Beau Maris Castle in Wales

 

Wow! It's been a while.  I've made a post like this before, but this time I'm really hoping it sticks.  I pay way more attention to my life when I'm thinking about making posts.  They are solely for my entertainment, but I hope someone finds them fun, interesting, entertaining, etc.  I am a blessed woman.  Things are not always perfect, but God is always good :) So here we go again with postings from my oh-so-imperfect life.

I used to carry my DSLR everywhere. (It was a sweet, humongous Sony Alpha 100) I remember going to NYC with friends a few years ago.  The only souvenirs I was interested in were the pictures I'd come home with.  Sadly, that trusty friend went belly up and I was left with cell phone photography.  While it has its merits, the joy of snapping cell pics just doesn't come close to the feeling of using an actual 2 pound camera with all it's paraphernalia.  I replaced my beloved friend with another Sony Alpha last year, but I joined the up-grade club and got a 700.  I lack the determination and brain cells to use this camera to its full potential, but I get by and love reviewing the memories I capture.

This past June, my daughter and I got to travel to Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.  I'm not gonna lie, it was pretty fantastic! (Although Texas is still the best place in the world :) It's been a long time since I've used BlogSpot so it will take a little more time than I have now to get familiar with how to easily manage and upload my pics, but don't worry, you'll get the unabridged story of our trip soon.

You may also encounter a few political rants, summaries of books and T.V. shows and movies I love, random pieces of glorious junque I find and, of course, many snaps of my extremely cute children.  Comments are always welcomed.



Balcones Fault

Balcones Fault from underneath...

Just. A. Little. AWESOME!!!

Monahans Sand Hills

Jubilation

There's something about the beach that makes us happy.

Screw You, China

Last year a friend and I were discussing a conversation she and her husband were having about all the products made in China.  It's ridiculous.  It really is.  I made a half-hearted effort to be more 'aware' of the origins of the products I bought, and damned near everything is made in China!  I went without an electric can opener for months because every single one was made in China. (I caved and bought one in the end, but guess what-the damned thing isn't even working properly after only 3 months use!!!)

I'm jumping on the boycott 'China' products bandwagon.  Clearly, it's a small bandwagon, but I am hopping on.  I know it will be hard, but I am committed. 

Join me, advise me, counsel me and console me.  I pledge to buy Made in the USA. 

I will TRY buying local, too :)

The End

After 18 days the show is over and I am almost settled into business as usual at home.  I love the 'junque' but the best part of being at antiques week(s) is the people. 

This is Grady Lee.  He is one of my favorites.  He sells primitives and keeps us entertained with his stories and his music.

 Here is a link I found to him on youtube: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4cIa0USLOI 

This is Tom and his friend Rie.  They are from Georgia.  They have a dog named Little Buddy that liked to look at us on our back porch from the window.   Tom claims he is the great great grandson of Buffalo Bill or Wild Bill or some kinda Bill.  You need some moonshine? He'll hook you up...He also taught us that hanging out with crack ho's will get you into big trouble. Imagine that.

 There are several characters out there: Sue from England-she likes getting 'pissed';  Bernie from South Africa who joined us for 'fags'; Sharon (from Texas) who is the glitter queen and creates the most beautiful things; Danny, a retired principal, drives us all crazy ringing his big bell, and, and, and...Maybe next time I will remember to get a picture of them ALL.

Can you guess which one is our happy home away from home?  Julia's husband asked if it 'popped up'!  Nope.  It doesn't. 

 The camper is about the same size as a Suburban.  If only it had a toilet...

Till next time you motley crew of antiques peddlers...

Here We Are Again!

Round Top, Texas

Old Depot Antique Show

Yes, here we are again and life is good.  It's great to be back among my people!  We set up a week earlier than usual and so far, are glad we did.  Most of the time we hurry, throw it together and spend hours re-arranging.  That is part of the fun, but it does wear you out soooo this time, new approach.  Here are some vignettes from around our ever growing empire: