TGIF!

This is the first "real" weekend with no work at all on it that I have had in almost four weeks!
I'm so excited.
No it is not a long weekend here in Canada, but I know my friends in the US will enjoy their Memorial Day weekend.

Plans for this weekend are pretty relaxed. We're going to MEC (an outdoor store) to get some hiking supplies tonight, then a dinner and movie date with my B/F tomorrow. Even though we live together we still make a point of having "real" dates every once in awhile. So looking forward to that.

Otherwise...sleeping and of course stitching!
I stitched a bit more on part 2 of the papillion SAL. And hope to have that part done by the end of next week. And then I really need to concentrate on Judgement and allow myself to fall behind in the SAL. As judgement is for my uncle and I have a commitment to him on it.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Coming up:Part 2 of the Papillion SAL to be completed, more progress on Judgement.

Hiking, Stitching & Me

Well it's been awhile. We did get my magazine out the door... late but alas still out after four 12 hour days in a row (and a 16 hour one in there too!). So needless to say that my stitching has suffered.
I do however have two photos to share. I"m about halfway through Part 2 of the Papillion SAL (and part 3 came out the other day! I'm so gonna become behind on this one).
Here is my progress so far:


And the second stitching photo is rubber ducky. Still not ducky looking. But starting to have some colours in it.


I have worked on Judgement, but not enough to warrant a picture just yet.

After my crazy epic days on Sunday I had a chance to spend some time with my B/F and we went on a short hike to the "sort-of mountains" we call these the sort-of mountains because they are on the edge of the Rockies. We are only about an hour and a half away from Banff in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. But where we went here is called Elbow Valley and not officially in the Rockies.

Anyhow, it was a nice day. And good to get out.
Here are some photos to share of you.... and *gasp* my first posted picture of myself. :)


This is Elbow Falls a popular destination for tourists (and a paved walkway for those who can't hike far!)


The edge of the Rockies... there is still alot of snow up there!


Some of our hike was along this creek.


And yes that is me. I am a real person, not just someone random on the internet. :)

I have so enjoyed getting to know all of you and appreciate all your comments, so I figured I was at a comfort zone that I could share some hiking photos. :)

Coming up: Hopefully more progress on Judgement and finishing Papillion SAL part 2.

What a nice surprise!

Well in the middle of my insane week. I have had something very nice come across my blog.
From Margie I have received an award.



Here is the meaning of the award ...

"This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY-nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. "

So sweet Margie! :)

I am supposed to pass this award on to 8 others.
I have made a list... (this was really hard!) and tried to pick those that have not gotten the award yet...

I am very pleased to give the award to these eight ladies. Though I must tell you it was impossible to try and pick. I love speaking with all of you and seeing your progress on your stitching as well as your comments on mine.
Truly it is a magical cyber world of stitching we all live in.

Sharon
Rene
Gabi
Linda
Alicia
Dianne
Tammy
Jen

Again, thank you to these ladies for their lovely comments in the past and conversations. And I always look forward to reading everyone's blogs as well!

Coming up: One day I will get to stitch again... our deadline is pushed to Saturday now. Here's hoping on Sunday that all I am doing is sleeping, eating and stitching! (cause wow am I tired of working!)