Dilemma of the day......

I'm soooooo trying hard to get on with my Soul challenge, and may have to type this weeks challenge as it's a challenge in itself to grip my pen!! This weeks challenge for me is the deiveway! After doing Soul over the last few weeks, I can no longer choose to ignore things as I did in the past - such as dead-heading the roses! 5 years ago roses were deadheaded on the way to the mailbox every morning (prior to having the shop) then once the shop came along, roses were deadheaded by my hubbie - once a year - with a chainsaw. With me still being at home - it's like the deadheads are "staring" at me! aaaaagh....BUT I can only hold the secateurs in my left hand and I'm right handed. Before the SOUL , this would have seemed like a bloody good excuse, now it's just adding to the frustration because they have been "noticed!"...But alas, I see 2 boys running up the drive off the school bus - what do you reckon - 1 cent per deadhead - they'll think they have a bargain and I can get it photographed - adding to the rapidly expanding pile of "to do's" that have been compiled in just a few weeks.... Now to put my plan into action.........

Sneaky peek!

We just KNEW that Priscilla wouldn't be able to resist doing this!!! What she is wearing in her hair is actually one of the embellishments from our upcoming December crop box!! (Yes, we know she is a little 'different'!!!)

Halted In My Tracks....

Well more drama from the queen!! Monday morning saw me being rushed over to Waikato with the possibility of a slight stroke!! I soooooo tried to explain to them that it was the effects of working with my lot at the shop - but they wouldn't have it and insisted on an MRI !! All of my "FRIENDS" then text John to say that I wouldn't be out for the next year because they'd still be looking for my brain..How does the saying go about friends and enemies???? I'm getting them back by having my slaves at home pandering to my every whim!!! But all is well - or will be when I can walk properly again, and stop people from thinking that i'm drunk all of the time... The girls at the shop think that it's funny to skite but they haven't seen the mounting pages in the project book here - even if it doesn't look quite so appealing because it's been drawn with my left hand - lol.....Maybe that's what is wrong - I've just got brain overload...A few more revivals should do the trick - you'll have to keep looking out for them in the "WHAT'S NEW" section of the shopping cart.

Until next time..I'm off for my nana nap!

Wait a minute....

Hey does this looked like they struggled with the mushy peas to you?????????

Guy Fawkes Celebrations

Well, our Annie sure knows how to throw a Guy Fawkes celebration!! There was hot pot, toffee, mushy peas, there were people everywhere and a fantastic fireworks display (that Annie nearly got divorced over when her hubby found out how much she spent! - but it was well worth it!)
And then there were sparklers for the kids ............. and the not so small kids as you can see by the photos of Christine and Priscilla below!!
What did you do for Guy Fawkes?? we'd love to see your layouts in the gallery - and remember that there is a competition going on in the gallery - we want to see your halloween layouts!!

We've extended the current
time limit on the competition in the gallery
for Halloween & Christmas
The idea is simple -
load your projects into this category
and ALL names/projects (with the exception
of mine of course) go into the hat
and one lucky winner will be pulled out of the hat
to win $100 prize pack.

Closing date is now Thursday November 23rd
Winner announced Friday November 24th
it will give you chance to scrap your Halloween photos..
or just click online to get some ideas!

Get busy!

This came in from WILMA and we just had to share it....

Pregnancy, Oestrogen and WomenPregnancy Q & A & more!

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes university.

Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?

Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labour, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labour?
A: Not unless the word "divorce" means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's nappy very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in university.

"OESTROGEN ISSUES"
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "OESTROGEN ISSUES"
1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate to your cheese omelette.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your mobile phone to dial up every car sticker that says: "How's my driving- call 0800-".
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space".
8 You can't believe they don't make a tampon bigger than Super Plus.
9 You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday..

TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10. Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colours.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.
7. Fat clothes.
6 Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time.
5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.
AND,
the Number One thing only women understand:
1. OTHER WOMEN

It was just a little somenthing that made us laugh.........

Managed 4 days.......

WEll that's me done till next Monday!! I managed 4 days and I can hardly keep my eyes open LOL......We've worked like mad for the crop boxes to be leaving tomorrow, and we've all found it sssooooooo easy to work with. The gallery has been well loaded this week, and we have quite a few people coming for bonfire night with the traditional English bonfire fare of hot pot and mushy peas, treacle toffee and toffee apples - so loads of photo opportunities on that night - most probably the screwed up faces of those eating REAL mushy peas and not those from a can LOL.... I've finally finished off the fairy challenges that were started before my surgery and will be working through the rest when i'm back on track - but you can view them here on the GALLERY. The new SOUL challenge will be posted below once it has gone out on the
G & T eNewsletter and don't forget to keep an eye out for the new listings on the gallery for this month's crop boxes....