Saturday, December 31, 2011

Redwork Club

I can't believe time has gone by so quickly! this is Novembers meeting!!! Yikes, sorry ladies..... I had to post because some really wonderful stuff!!! here is Susan. she made this little wall hanging for a contest on a blog. she won!!! I think the machine is all filled in with french knots. click on the pic to make it bigger! she also embroidered these blocks.......

this is a cross stitch or crewel project


and a basket block!


behind her you can see next years project!


This is a pumpkin penny rug I finished.. lovely pic of me, don't you agree? LOL...... this is a little wall hanging pillow for November. or I should say it hangs on a door knob!



and this one, is my favorite quilt I have made in 2011. it's just the top so far. I am thinking I will add another border or two to make it big enough to fit my bed! I LOVE this quilt. the pattern is Just Ask.


this is Margie with her table runner.....


and a matching table topper......


and a couple of ornaments she finished........


and another table topper......


this is Marti and her twisted heart. didn't it turn out wonderful? She was the guinea pig for how I will teach the class. which is coming up! I love the technique!!!!!


Jancye made this heart block...


and Eleanor striped quilt.


thank you ladies for all of your support! and making Redwork club so fun!!!


Lorene

Monday, December 12, 2011

happy birthday Dad!

My dad's birthday was over the weekend. 78 years young! My Dad can do anything. If I need something done, he is my go to man. he can figure it out. When I was dating he would always intimidated my dates. now I know it was a good thing! LOL.... he loves his children with all his heart and loves his grands. he is a pretty easy going guy. but if he gets his dander up - watch out! he has a great sense of humor too. he is a good guy! I love you dad!!! Oh, did I say he was a good sport? He is a very good sport. we went to Joe's Crab Shack. and look what they do if it's your birthday!!!! sorry the pic is sideways. not sure how to fix that.




hope you had a great b-day Dad! we love ya!!!


Lorene

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Gilmore

this is the road leaving Salmon. the road goes on forever! at this point is a ghost town called Gilmore. it's an old mining town. many of the buildings are still there. dating back to theearly 1900's.


this old building is completely covered in pressed tin. it was sooooo pretty.



was all intriging to me.....



so much history......











now someone has come in and bought the land. and they are selling lots starting at $3400! you can live amoung the old buildings. if you buy there you promise to not distroy anything. you have to preserve history. so there were new homes amoung the old. interesting.....

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Salmon River

we took a drive along the Salmon River. we saw lots of fishermen out on the river. I just loved this part of our trip. soooo beautiful. enjoy






and this pic is my very favorite one. so beautiful.....


Monday, October 31, 2011

Wagonhammer

There is a place by Salmon called wagonhammer. not sure about how it got it's name. but on the road is a little place. water comes streaming out 24 ours a day. cold and pure. taste sooooo good. then there is a little stream that runs right into the salmon river.









we took our kids there when they were young. it's hasn't changed much at all.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Idaho Candy

while in Idaho, I saw lots of these. so I had to try it. candy made with potatoes. hmmmmm, it was OK. this is an Idaho spud candy, also has potato in it. I believe. soft center, chocolate on the outside with coconut. hmmmmmm, OK....





I guess I like doughnuts made with potatoes, rolls made with potatoes, and bread made with potatoes. candy - um, no.........LOL.......

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Tower Creek

Bruce took me to Tower Creek when he took me up there for the first time many, many years ago. here is the road. it hasn't changed in all this time. everywhere you look, there are these towers. I think they are volcano vents. but it looks pretty cool.

almost like monuments......



and then a single one once in a while......
this one is waving to us......



and then a whole row......


fascinating!!!

Friday, October 28, 2011

Sites in Salmon

Unless you are family, you might not be interested in this update. but there are some pretty pics..... this is the house where Bruce lived while in Salmon. it was brand spanking new. they have changed a few things. Bruce says they have added on quite a bit. being a AZ girl I haven't seen much in the way of fall trees. so i had to take this pic of a fall tree in front of Bruce's old high school. it is now the Jr. High.

this is in downtown Salmon. I thought it was an interesting way to represent the town of Salmon.


I took this pic because they have different numbers for each county. do they do that in all states? anyway, small numbers!


this is on the bridge over the salmon river. right in the middle of town. this is only part of the river.


this is a better picture of Bruce's old high school.


these are part of the mountains surrounding Salmon. isn't that just darn beautiful!


as we were driving around - maybe a block from downtown. we saw these deer. in town, in someones front yard! Bruce said as I was taking the picture, why don't you look to the right?


and I saw these! oh my goodness. sorry about the glare. but I didn't even think to roll down the window. I guess my city girl is coming out. now you know, I am a city girl! LOL.....


Here is the chapel where Bruce went to church.

and here, the hallowed ground where Bruce played football. may we have a moment of silence please.........



Bruce had a wonderful time finding his old haunts, reminiscing. and telling stories. I enjoyed listening......