Gizzy in Heaven!

Gizzy in Heaven!
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Softie Swap, Halloween Potholders and Banks Lake

Today, I am posting for the first time via Windows Live Writer because Blogger is not cooperating – or maybe it’s my computer’s problem.

I participated in the “Send me a Softie” swap hosted by Vanessa of The Clip Cafe Blog. My swap partner, Caryn from Smooch Designs has sent me these lovely items all the way from Australia.

One of her newest creations, a Wacky Bird:

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A red paisley Happy Hippo:

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and a painting of an image what looks to me like Gizzy with a lovely lady that must be his auntie because I don’t look that pretty … nor young. Doesn’t that little critter smile just like Gizzy?

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I also finished up a couple of silly Halloween potholders that could also be used as hot pads, doilies, dish cloths or wall hangings to decorate for Halloween.

Witchy potholder

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Batty Potholder:

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Both are for sale in my Etsy shop here: Honey Bee Crochet by SturmDM

Our friend and neighbor, Terri, took Gizzy and me to Banks Lake at dusk last night where we walked half way down the Nature Trail - till Terri got spooked about possible alligators – so we turned around. On the boardwalk I encountered an interesting caterpillar:

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We sat and enjoyed the breeze and watched as the boats came in for the evening:

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Gizzy enjoyed himself just being outside and having a change of scenery:

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It was starting to get dark and we left relatively unharmed as there seemed to be very little mosquitoes out last night:

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And this concludes my first post via Windows Live Writer. I must say this is very easy and so much better than using Blogger…anyone who wants to try this, you won’t be disappointed.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Our new stove and ME (by Gizzy)

Hello my friends - this is Gizzy, the dog. First of all, thank you sooo much for all your well wishes and prayers for my speedy recovery. I think I'm ok now and almost as good as new.

This is our new stove that was installed this morning. It's nice, but not as pretty as ME :-) I heard mommy talking about baking German Christmas cookies next month... now she can have at it!

Mommy told me that we are going to see the sunset at Banks Lake tonight with our friend, Terri, so maybe we'll get some nice photos to show you. I can't wait. It's been a long time since we went there.

Ta ta for now and happy thoughts all day for you and meeeeeee :-)

Monday, October 11, 2010

Laura's Hats with my snowflakes


Laura's Hats
Originally uploaded by Crocheting_in_Georgia
Today I wanted to feature a fellow Artisian who purchased some of my litle crocheted sparkling snowflakes to sew onto her lovely knitted hats. She has them listed for sale in her Etsy shop (http://www.TheCheekyGirl.Etsy.com) and I thought I'd show them to you since they look so adorable. If you want another color, just contact her to see what she has available. I am so proud to see my little snowflakes featured on these beautifully handknitted hats. Great job, Laura! Hope you sell a bunch :-)

REMEMBER to enter my October Giveaway!!!! It's open to everyone!

Gizzy is doing so-so. I took him in the shower with me and he had a burst of energy afterwards, like he always does. He wanted to play with his stuffed Miss Piggy, but was afraid to pick it up, so he must still be a little sore. I am giving him the amoxicillin as prescribed and have been handfeeding him since he still has not much of an appetite. He has always been a very finiky eater, but he still loves his treats, so it can't be all that bad ;-)

Sunday, October 10, 2010

My October Giveaway Prize

I just finished crocheting these cotton Halloween gosts of mama and four baby ghostlings. Momma ghost is amply sized at ca. 8" X 9" and can be used as a potholder, hot pad, dish or wash cloth or just a fun halloween decoration. The matching baby ghosts measure approx. 5" X 5 1/4" and make cute Halloween coasters or party decorations.

If you want a chance at winning this set, please leave a comment here indicating that you want to be included in the drawing, so I know you're just not leaving a comment, but actually want to be part of this Giveaway.

I'm making this short and sweet so that I can mail the prize to the winner in time for Halloween. Last Day to enter is Monday, October 18th, 2010. Anyone can enter, including previous winners and over seas friends. As always, my follwers get two tickets and if you blog about it or post this on your blog's side bar, you get three entries. (Please tell me if you do this so that I can add more entriesd in the hat for you.)

I hope you enjoy this Giveaway and Good Luck to you all!

Friday, October 8, 2010

He's watching you!


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Originally uploaded by Crocheting_in_Georgia
Isn't he the cutest? My neighbor brought him over last night so that he can live on my front porch where I have lots of plants for him to hide in. This morning this cute little tree frog was clinging to the wall watching me as I took his photo.

Also, a quick update on my boy: He woke up vomiting this morning and had blood on his paw and on his blanket. I called the Vet who called in some Amoxicilling for him and this afternoon he got sick again - looked like blood, so I called the Vet again. He said to give him Pepto and more Amoxicilling and try to feed him a few bites (he didn't want to eat much today.) Gizzy's been sleeping most of the day. I'm trying to keep him still and hope and pray that he'll be ok over night, otherwise, he's going back to the Vet's tomorrow morning.

Please say a little prayer for my boy's speedy recovery and I'll keep you informed. Hopefully it'll be good news in the morning.

I am working on my October Giveaway prize. It's Halloween themed, so I'll be posting it soon and have a shorter entry period (one week) so that it can get to the winner before Halloween.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

All I want for Christmas is...

well, you can guess! Mommy took me to the Vet's yesterday for a dental and look at me now: they stole five teeth (out of my 42) while I was sleeping - how rude! I don't think I want to go back there again...I'm counting on Santa to fix this for me.

Mommy said she loves me anyway, but still - what a shock! It'll take me a bunch of homemade hamburger patties to get over this ordeal! Keep 'em coming ma ;-)

Friday, October 1, 2010

A little angel and my newest addiction

It's been a busy day today. I had to go grocery shopping and that always wears me out. I can't believe I am actually complaining considering some people have nothing to eat or had to hunt and gather for their food - talk about tiring!

Anyway, I stayed up till 2 pm last night finishing up that little crocheted amigurumi angel for my neighbor. She's been very helpful since I lost my vehicle and has been taking me grocery shopping and offering me rides.

She also helps other folks in this complex, so she reminds me of everyone's guardian angel. It came over me to make her this 6" angel and will sew her name on the skirt with some small letter beads that I have.

I don't go out much anymore; therefore, I get excited over little things, like this decandent Lipton Vanilla Caramel Truffle tea...it's so delishious that I don't even need to sweeten it. Next time I'll have to get 2 boxes.

Please forgive me, but I'm tired and my feet hurt. I'm going to put my feet and watch a Netflix movie.