My Easter Photos with anticipation for Spring

~~ GOOD MORNING! ~ How are you doing, in your corner of the Earth. Have you nice weather coming up for the weekend? Here in Wi., it has warmed, the wind has died down. I am not sure if there is a chance for rain, which usually happens at this time of year. I don't mind though, cause I think we might need some rain [ not snow, lol ] Easter, rain, and spring run together in my mind.

You know what, just maybe Spring is around the corner. Easter always is the forerunner for anticipation of Spring for me. I even went out for some pics. As a result of that excursion, I took some inside photos too. I have stretched out a few here, as they seemed a little small.??

You can see here a high table? With a birdcage. I love these fake birdcages. I was able to find at a Crazy day's stop [on a whim] on a trip through New Ulm on the way to my Mothers. That little habit is a blog of itself. So I won't elaborate right now. The plant inside getting west filtered sun is the White geranium from last summer. If I move it back to southern exposure, it might start flowering soon. It's a secret where I found some hard boiled Easter eggs.!! Well you never know who your readers are.! I do wish I could have had a decent palm tree for this shot. Mine has suffered this winter, cause I left it out in the sun last fall. You can see by this shot that I was setting the mood for Easter.

Another version with less flash. I wasn't able to crop or do any of my editing on any of these pictures. Except for the one photo, which I lost above. I had painted part of the photo on the table scarf mom made with Rudolphs red nose to brown so he could become a Bambie.

I decided to add it there. at the last minute. The idea was of course of babies born in spring. Remember Bambi and Flower. They are all a twitter about spring love. {Spring - See note 1}
Does this object look familiar? Yes it is the same high table ... or podium .. or even yet .. It is a Pulpit. Very Easter fitting wouldn't you say? I removed the top slanted book holder with a light, which, will come in handy at another point [wink] and time. Do you see the object to the left. I found it the same time that I found the Pulpit for free. I could have gone back for the desk they put there this week. But I told a friend about that, and I hope he gets over for it. No one seems to want it as it was there for a few days. You can't beat free.

I spent a little time on Photographing Easter this year. In spite of the fact that I had computer problems galore. I am running Windows xp professional, and I don't have my Kodak program for editing, that I usually use. But at least I was able to upload digital photos from my camera. [I am trying to get used to the new features of my new cheap laptop. ] If you look at my profile, you will see my other blogs have various types of schemes. I am saving one more for after Easter.

note 1 : A friend of mine in the past mentioned to me his theory about Easter and Christmas. He always said they were like mixed up. He said for birth, etc which happen naturally in many countries in the spring. so Christmas should be in the spring. I do agree with him, as it would be nicer too. Of course if we never had known Christmas with Snow.


We know from historical accounts that December 25 th - Christmas is not really the actual time of Christs birth. Maybe it was spring in the old countries.

But to me then, Easter in religious
sense is a renewal of life or spirit.
My belief is that Jesus arose from the dead, thus
being a renewal.
Just as the dead grass and the seemingly dead plants come
alive again.
I do think Easter is just as fitting to be in the
spring.
As one does some spirit renewal at new years, I think spring is that way
for me. It's a second chance for my cottage. There are always
special new plans from winter dreams of all sorts for
my garden,

Note 2: [As wll as my personal plans of self renewal which happen as the weather warms and I reflect back to ideas brought on before with the old new years resolutions] Save that for another blog.


With that thought of things to do, I really must get some housework done, before the children get home for the Holiday. Groceries haave to be gotten, some cooking has to be done, etc.

~ ~~ HAVE A NICE EASTER ~ ~

What is a Netbook computer? | Defensive Computing - CNET News

This knowledge could be useful for my selection.

Netbook is a new type of laptop computer, defined by size, price,
horsepower, and operating system. They are small, cheap, under-powered, and run
either an old or unfamiliar operating system.
Netbooks run either Windows XP
Home edition or Linux (not only is Linux unfamiliar to many, but the versions of
Linux on Netbooks are not the mainstream popular distributions). They do not run
XP Professional, Vista, or OS X. Microsoft arbitrarily restricts Netbooks from
running the Professional Edition of Windows XP. Likewise, Apple arbitrarily
restricts OS X to Apple hardware and it has never played in the low-end realm
that Netbooks occupy.* Vista requires too much horsepower to run well on a
Netbook. HP has been the only company to offer Vista on a Netbook. The price,
however, was so high that it's debatable whether such a machine qualifies as a
Netbook.
What is a
Netbook computer? Defensive Computing - CNET News: "Update: On October 24,
2008 CNET's Ina Fried reported that Microsoft has plans to make Windows 7, the
upcoming version of Windows that will replace Vista, available on Netbooks.
Size-wise, Netbooks have 9- or 10-inch screens, weigh from 2 to 3 pounds,
and sport keyboards sized from 80 percent to 95 percent of normal.
Price-wise, Netbooks start at about (all prices are rounded off and
approximate) $330 for a Linux-based model and $350 for an XP-based machine. The
high end of the Netbook price range is debatable. To me, anything over $500
isn't a Netbook. Still, many companies are marketing computers they refer to as
Netbooks for more than that. When HP first released their Mini-Notes, prices ran
from $500 to $1,200.
Update: As of October 15, 2008 prices at HP's website
range from $400 to $780.
Despite a huge proliferation of Netbook models,
these specs seem to be standard:
Screen resolution 1024x600
Intel Atom
CPU running at 1.6-GHz
Wi-Fi B and G
Ethernet at 100Mbps
A slot for
a flash RAM memory card
External VGA output jack
Integrated graphics
Two or three USB ports
Built-in camera
Headphone and microphone
jacks
What's missing
What's missing is just as interesting.
For one
thing, there is no optical drive. CDs and DVDs had to be thrown overboard to
reduce both the size and cost. Another omission is the now legacy PC card (aka
PCMCIA) slot. Most Netbooks don't include Bluetooth. And, while they do have
Ethernet and Wi-Fi, they don't include the fastest version of Ethernet (known as
gigabit Ethernet), the latest version of Wi-Fi (N) or the older 'A' version of
Wi-Fi.
I understand these omissions and many people can live with them.
However, I think....."
To read more click the link.

The best computer for blogging is........

I have been looking at computers this week. There are so many facts to keep in mind while searching.
And most of all what is best for a blogger, besides high speed.

So readers, tell me what is the best kind for you.

Confessions

I confess today,

I have always loved Rosanne Barr's humor!
I have always disliked Tom Arnold, except now he has found his niche on Redneck weddings.
I confess I enjoy viewing "Redneck Weddings". At times I get a little upset with Tom Arnold and how he says things.

And it is one show that the husband would sit and watch with me. I think he is sitting there thinking he wished he could have gotten by wearing cowboy boots or having an outdoor wedding in his blue jeans.

Of course I enjoy watching some drama shows or should I say reality shows. I enjoy watching regular weddings on some channels. I like the wife swap shows as well. I kind of like the process of Top Model and some of the Hair dresser swaps. etc. Occasionally, I watch the Bad girls club.

I think though, I watch for the content and not the process that they go through to get down the isle. Sometimes, I think, I would rather just record the show and zip through it later. I guess, I have spurts for different shows at different times or moods.

Have you seen REd Neck weddings. I can't tell you what time I see them on or what channel. It's more or less hit and miss for me.

More to come.
Watch for my Red necked Easter!!

Bad bad paper!----Sonoma Dream Home Giveaway | PressDemocrat.com | The Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA

So very untrue spoiler.!

Sonoma Dream Home Giveaway PressDemocrat.com The Press Democrat Santa Rosa, CA: "CHRISTOPHER CHUNG / PD HDTV will announce tonight who won the fully furnished, custom designed Sonoma Dream Home.

By MEG McCONAHEY
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT


Published: Friday, March 13, 2009 at 3:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 2:55 p.m.
Someone, somewhere in America, got the lucky news last week that they will be moving to a fancy dream house in Sonoma.
Or at least, they will have the opportunity — if they can pull together the taxes"....read more there...

Note:

There was suppose to be a picture of the beautyful home, sorry, it didn't show up.



No matter, I still believe I can win.

Either way, my vcr is set to record. While I work. If I win tonight they will find me there. Watch for me?

Irish Cottage Dreams

...........Cleary brothers Irish pub.com

Irish cottages that come to mind is exactly like that you see to the left. Maybe cause of those Posters. It makes me think of something we read in grade school, it was pictures like this but back then it had a goat on a rope on the roof of the cottage.

And this kind of pic as well.

You betcha I am blogging today about the Irish. I have no Idea why, do you?

I doing a three for one on a Thurday deal. It might be the luck of the Irish for you today.

This Young Kimme''s blog is telling us what she has been doing to fulfil her desire for a Irish cottte in small village in Ireland. I understand her dream and drive, and the sacrifices she's going through to get her dream fulfilled. To read more click below.
http://irishcottagedreams.blogspot.com/2009/01/pictures-for-sunday.html

Minature Gardens

A small portion from the enchanting Enchantment Gardens web blog.

Have you ever had a project that became a true thorn in
your side? That was certainly the case for our latest addition, our miniature Irish cottage pictured above. The
problem? We could not achieve a thatched roof that worked with our tiny
miniature structure.

I loved the header picture and as I kept going, I found more and more posts to love. I am saving still more for another day. So I have added them to my reading list. I just know you will enjoy it if you love minatures and cottages.

I love mossy stones and gardens, and the cottages. So I win altogether with this blog.

http://fairy-gardens.blogspot.com/2008/03/irish-cottage.html

And a bit about mining moss at this blog.

http://simplymarvelous.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/irish-moss-gathering-prince-edward-island/

Many blogs about the Irish.

http://clearybrothersirishpub.com/photogallery.aspxhpub.com/photogallery.aspx

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55638904@N00/204168077/

http://buttercupelffly.blogspot.com/2008/05/lithasummer-solstice-crafts.html

http://tamsminiworld.blogspot.com/

http://www.hollowsurfboards.com/Ireland2008.htm

http://lifeinthetwilightzone.blogspot.com/2008/08/being-lazy-person-that-i-am-i-havent.html

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/bonnie-cook.html

http://www.redbubble.com/search/irish

http://celticmemoryyarns.blogspot.com/2007_05_01_archive.html

http://thesecretgardner.blogspot.com/2007_11_01_archive.html

aleshaschutz.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.html

http://caitoconnor.blogspot.com/2008/07/full-moons-images-and-words.html

peregrinesbirdblog.blogspot.com/2007_04_01_ar...

goballycastle.com/blog/index.php?blog=2&m=2008

www.eunansweeneyphotography.com/blog/

Coming up on television, Don't forget John Wayne with Mareen Ohara at Dublin. It's a classic old film. Perfect to top of the evening of fun.

More on the Irish.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78099783@N00/2253403614/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78099783@N00/2253403614/

www.imagekind.com/showartwork.aspx?imid=8289e..

http://money-from-photos.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html

No pics of the blog allowed...sorry.

Below is the image at: greensunrecycling.wordpress.com/ from Enchanted Gardens

Pamela in Dublin also blogged about Kimme's dream. She had this to say...
Update: I have just been to Kimme's blog, Irish Cottage
Dreams, see sidebar, and I see that her dream is getting ever closer!
WWhaaaa!! How exciting is that? She has spun a dream out of wishes and made it
happen.
One of her ideas to raise the money was to make fingerless mittens
and she does a wonderful job of them. I got some for Christmas presents and they
were a big hit. Very reasonably priced too $12 including postage...pop over and
have a looksee! These are the must have mittens this year. She also knits and
donates items to an Irish charity to raise funds for them. Good on ye'
Kimme...what goes around comes around. .......
http://whitemorn.typepad.com/my_weblog/my_website_for_vintage_items_and_clothing/ Not only that, but this wonder woman is living in Ballinamore, she has a blog, a dog and a great sense Schoolhouse and Liz Biz ..see sidebar)

Her pictures are so vivid. I kind of liked her shopping pictures. of humour!
Who knew a small town in rural Ireland would have, at least, three bloggers (meself, Angie Old

Another bloggers take....

This just goes to show there is plenty out there about my bloved cottage, in Ireland, if one cares to look. I got a little carried away. So Enjoy.

jo

The Original Fairy Name Generator - Not a sweet little fairy.

I used my daughters code name and came up with this fairy name. I wonder if she would like being told she is chilly? Icy?
The Original Fairy Name Generator: "Your fairy is called Feather Iceshimmer
She is a bone chilling bringer of justice for the vulnerable.
She lives in high places where the clouds meet the earth.
She is only seen when the first flowers begin to blossom.
She wears pale blue like the sky. She has icy blue butterfly wings.
If you have a website or a blog, cut and paste the below text to display your"


I appreciate this site, but I wonder how she does in sales with such negative names. thorn, chilly. I saw her pictures and the names seem negative to me. But then she belongs to a vampire and fairy ring???? I wonder which way would be better received. whom an I to judge? I will see if most sites in that ring are bordering on the darker side of mood.

Cottage BlueBird: I wanna be a HOMIE

There was something special about this cottage. When I opened the site, I could have sworn I heard a blue bird. But it must have been my imagination.


Cottage BlueBird: I wanna be a HOMIE






Something else I noticed about this blog as I went to her slide show. The outside of Her house looks just like the one I wanted to buy for a few years. Or should I say, like the one, I would have loved to have peeked inside to see. Actually it was painted just like this one. The difference betwen them is that in front view like this it had a gable with a window. Later on it was for sale and sold within a week! That goes to show you what great curb appeal does to us women.

I think they did great things to the back yard too. Though impossible to see. Though, while I was at the thrift sale, I did get to my utmost ability a good look. But I don't think there is another blogger here, like mine in western Wisconsin.

I love blue all shades as well as pink. In fact I have been thinking of a change in a kitchen like something I saw on hgtv. They used blue toile and a deep shade of a dusty blue. not real gray. I should see, just so I know, what the color was called. If I can recall the name and even the host of the show.

So, with all this in mind, I think I am going to enjoy blue bird as it progresses.

Sorry, I Haven't Posted Lately.

But I do have a good excuse.

The dog ate my blog.


just me.
sources: Flicker uploads

I MADE A CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHENT and FINNISHED THE KILT KIT BAG

I used the above picture and then went up into accessories to use a couple of 'notebooks' to copy what I wrote below. I printed it, cut it. Then taped one on top of bordered certificate paper. Then I scanned it several times.
If I could have found my metalic gold pen, I would have used it to copy over the embellishments on the end copy. I didn't have it, so I used my yellow pen highlighter which had picked up the black ink.

CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARD
This certification certifies that _________________
__________________ has been instructed in the proper methods of Kilt Lifting.
Thus licensed and authorized to freely transact according to Doctrines of Kilt Lifting. Said person has been issued equipment needed to officialy conduct Kilt Liting should it come up to find an answer to a question in regards to the kilt wearer. Then Said person may implement proper research acording to training here certified.

Academy of World Wide KIlT LIFTING GUILD.

I put it all into the KILT KIT Bag bag pictured below.



Into the DRAWSTRING bag went a print out of Instructions found at the website. The certificate above. A shoe Polish, A tiny bit of velcro, a hanky, and two auto mirror. The mirror has self sticky to be attached to the shoe. Thus only one use. I included two circles that can be strung through shoe laces and the mirror can be attached to it. I like the domed mirror, though. I guess all in all a couple hand held mirrors as originally suggested might have been the way to go. I did purchase some mirrored sunglasses which would have worked also. Then all one had to do was insert it in between the shoe and the toes. Either easily found at the dollar store. You could make a small cut out from a lid with places for lacing which could hold the auto mirror. Or even cut to serve as little inserting handles to slip inside the shoe by the tongue of the shoe.

Now more I should haves or should I still. Project done.