Wanna Be a Steader!

I'm FREEZING!!!!!!!! Is it Spring Yet?!

I know it's not ALL that cold - it's in the 20's - but it's that bone-chilling, windy kind of cold that just comes in from weird places into the corners of your house and keeps you all humped-up and walking in quick jerks instead of smooth strides.   

Which makes me ask - IS IT SPRING, YET?

Cos if it is then we get to go to our time-share in Florida!!  So, if you're cold like I'm cold, I'll show you something to warm you up...

This is the view from the front door

Yep...below is a hot tub, a lovely pool, 100 yards of white sand and THEN...the Gulf of Mexico!  Ahhhhhhh!!!

Here is my view from the beach-side of the pool.  When I look up from my book and slightly to left I see this...

When I look up from my book and look slightly to right I see this...

But one of my favorite 'things' to see at the pool is THIS...

...That happy vacation smile.  Is it spring, yet?!

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

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02:43, 2009-Jan-13 .. Posted by stitchnchick

Can I squeeze into your suitcase, please? :-)

Amy

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03:20, 2009-Jan-13 .. Posted by Schatzi

Looks awesome...and I definately am feeling warmer just looking at the photos:o)..thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Connie

Spring yet?

03:54, 2009-Jan-13 .. Posted by TwoLittleBlessings

Not yet, but it sure feels like it here too. *smile* That or late fall. *smile* I like the pictures of the water and the sand. Just beautiful. To see the joy of a loved one no matter the place it wonderful and always welcome to me. *smile* Take care and cuddle up with a nice book. *smile*
Winter blessings.-me-(Mommy of two little blessings)

Cheddar Chowder Recipe Correction

06:27, 2009-Jan-13 .. Posted by Anonymous

Hi, Kim,
I just wanted to let you know that there is a correction to my Cheddar Chowder recipe (I'm sorry!). I made a mistake and left out the milk from the white sauce, which is 2 cups. The corrected recipe is posted now.
Karen
http://homespunsimplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-recipe-for-cheddar-chowder.html

Hey..that's torcher!

06:58, 2009-Jan-13 .. Posted by inthemeadow

Can we go right now? LOL! I'm longing for some warm sushine on my skin.

Lovely View!

09:19, 2009-Jan-13 .. Posted by Anonymous

Yes! the view of the ocean, the pool, and the lovely Palm trees sure looks inviting and warm! Brings back memories too as I used to live in Florida, but on the other side. I used to clean for some very wealthy ladies who lived in condos and had pools much like yours pictured. They were so sweet--would let me bring my family to swim whenever we would like!
What a joy that you have such a special place and time to look forward to!
About the sheet music--To age the edges--I don't cut the paper, I tear it. I then use a Sepia or chocolate brown ink stamp pad and swipe the edges of the torn sheet music (or any kind of paper you would like to use). Its quick and easy. I often save and use apple sauce, olive jars--or any jar I think might have an interesting or vintage look to it-- to repurpose for art work. Thank you so much for your interest and kind comments--much appreciated!
Blessings to you! and keeping your Mom's Pastor and family in my prayers.
Claudia O.