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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Well set the alarm for 9am this morning so that I can have my workout and breakfast done before they come to inspect all the apartments. John got up at 10:30 to make sure he was awake to talk to them. We waited all day well until 2:30pm and they didn't show up.

John was so mad because he only got in 2 hours of sleep since he got home at 8:30am this morning from working the graveyard shift. Poor guy, so he headed back to his room to get in a short nap of 4 hours before having dinner and then heading to go back to work. He started at 8pm tonight until 4 am.

I did see my landlord outside later but she wouldn't talk to me and walked away. So I don't know if we are going to get our apartment inspected or not.

They better not show up tomorrow because John will have a few words to say to them. I won't say a word but my look will say a thousand words.

I did however get in a great walk inside today making sure things were tidied and put away. Feels good to have a cleaned place. I even did about 8 hours of crocheting which is more than enough for today. My finger and wrist are a bit sore. So I will rest them tonight and tomorrow I will start to sew some of the arms and legs to the bodies of the dolls that I have made so far.

Any ways American Idol is on so I will leave you all and wish you a great night.

  

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PRAIRIECROCUS 4/28/2011 3:45PM

I hope that all will go well, tomorrow ! Report Inappropriate Comment

_LINDA 4/28/2011 3:00PM

So sorry they didn't show up :(( That is extremely rude :(( Good for you getting a clean apartment and your crocheting done! Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 4/28/2011 1:50PM

THansk all I am ready for them if they show up and I will be cool as a cucumber but John won't be if they wake him up. He just got home and went to bed 3 hours ago. Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 4/28/2011 12:13PM

If I were you and John, I'd be really pissed as well. They shouldn't make you wait and then not show up. It sounds like you had a nice day despite the aggravation. Report Inappropriate Comment

BOVEY63 4/28/2011 11:31AM

I don't blame you and John for being upset - that was so rude of them to not let you know they wouldn't be there. Hope all goes well for you today. Great job on all that crocheting - hope your finger and wrist are rested up. Report Inappropriate Comment

LASARRE 4/28/2011 11:28AM

That is really rude not to let you know. Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 4/28/2011 10:52AM

WOW! I would be so ANNOYED! That is incredibly rude of them to set that appointment and then not show up! I wonder if they'll show up today! Did you confront your landlord about it and ask? Comment edited on: 4/28/2011 10:52:52 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

TUFFYBIRD 4/28/2011 8:19AM

I think it's just plain rude when people keep you waiting for nothing! Report Inappropriate Comment

KMICHA 4/28/2011 7:22AM

Bummer! I don't enjoy the waiting game!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMA_BEAR_69 4/28/2011 2:31AM

Sounds like you had a good day!! Sorry the inspection didn't happen as it should have. Get some good rest tonight. Tomorrow is a new day. Praying for you and John. Hugs, Helen Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 4/27/2011 11:48PM

enjoy your night hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

Thanks Sparkfriends!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Hi Sparkfriends and thank you so very much for supporting me and giving me the support that I needed and still need today.

I am happy to report that my doctor says that my inner ear infection and sinus infection is now gone and that I can get back to exercising again but I need to talk it slowly so I won't have a relapse or get injured.



I am so happy to hear this. Sandra is back and now I can get this weight off that I gain when I got sick. I did a weight in today at the doctors office and I am down 2 pounds. That is totally cool. I don't know how it happened and I don't really care. All I care about is the next 4 pounds that I need to lose to get back to my gaol weight again.

I know it isn't much but it is a lot to me none of my jeans fit and I need to get back into them.

After the doctors appointment John and I were going to go and get the recycling done but John decided not too and we will get it done on Friday instead. So today it was all about housework and getting our apartment cleaned before the inspection happens tomorrow.

We made a list of all the stuff that needs to get fix and we took pictures to give to the home owner and the landlord. So we will wait and see what they say.

After we got the place cleaned enough to my satisfaction John left to go to work and I sat down to crochet it up and I did remember to set the timer for 55 minutes to go off. I got in a quick 5 minute walk or stretch or I did some weights. I did manage to get in 40 minutes total of exercise done and now I am tired and sore.

I will get more crocheting done tomorrow while watching Dancing with the Stars. What a great show it was last night and I have no idea who's going home tonight.

Today I ate healthy and light, didn't get in all my water today I am still struggling to drink all of them. Hopefully when it warms up again I can drink more. Today was cold and rainy.

Well that is all I have to update you on in Sandraland. I hope and wish you all have a great night and day tomorrow.

Take care everyone.

  

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LASARRE 4/28/2011 11:29AM

Glad you are feeling better! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMA_BEAR_69 4/28/2011 2:28AM

So glad you are feeling better. Hope that inspection goes well tomorrow and everything that is wrong will get fixed. Rest well tonight and get plenty of sleep. Report Inappropriate Comment

NANNER2121 4/27/2011 7:55PM

Good for you! Just take it easy, though. Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAIRIECROCUS 4/27/2011 5:21PM

Great to hear that things are fine, in SandraLand ! Have a good night, and a great day, tomorrow ! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERRY666 4/27/2011 2:00PM

Great to hear the ear infection is done......... on losing 2 pounds......... who cares how it happened...... I agree........ Hope the inspection goes over well........ good idea to take some pictures.... Report Inappropriate Comment

_LINDA 4/27/2011 11:39AM

So glad to hear you are doing better! Way to go on getting your exercise in between your crocheting!! Enjoy your programs! Report Inappropriate Comment

BOVEY63 4/27/2011 11:27AM

So happy to hear that you're doing better. Have an awesome day! Report Inappropriate Comment

TUFFYBIRD 4/27/2011 9:21AM

I'm so glad you're feeling better and I have no doubt those jeans will fit perfectly again in a week or two. It's also very exciting about your new knitting order (another step toward making your living doing something you love) ... way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 4/27/2011 9:19AM

Your day sounded nice and relaxing (well, except for the housework!). I hope you get some warm weather and some nice sunshine today! Report Inappropriate Comment

MALEXANDER4 4/27/2011 8:40AM

Glad your feeling better. I know what you mean about a "few pounds", when you get as close as we are that is a lot of weight for us. Your going to be back in those jeans in no time. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 4/27/2011 8:37AM

I'm glad that your infections have cleared up. Sandraland is back to normal now. Enjoy the crocheting and I hope the inspection goes well. Just ease yourself back into exercise and you'll be back to your goal in no time. Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDHOLM 4/27/2011 12:13AM

Glad you are feeling better!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 4/27/2011 12:02AM

way to go my friend Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 4/26/2011 11:03PM

Now that you're able to exercise, you'll get those 4 pounds off in no time. I know how it feels for the jeans to be just a little too tight. I'm glad the place is all cleaned up and ready for inspection. I'm sure it will go well. It's hard to get a lot of water when it's cold and rainy. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUNEAU2010 4/26/2011 10:54PM

Glad you're feeling better, that you got the green light to exercise. The Timer is a really good idea! Good luck with the inspection tomorrow! Report Inappropriate Comment

A good day despite the rain!

Monday, April 25, 2011

I had a good day today despite all the rain we got yesterday and today. I wished that I could wrap it up and send it to Momma little. She needs it there her land is so dry.

Woke up early this morning and got to work on my new crochet order and then John and I headed out to pick up the yarn and stuffing that I need to finish this order.

I must apologized I wrote yesterday that I needed to make 12 dozen of the sets of dolls. The 2 was added by mistake, typo error.

I am making 12 sets of dolls. Meaning 12 big dolls and 12 each of his three pals. A total of 48 dolls. Anyways it is still a big order.

I did get everything that I need for it and I saved a total of 25% off the total bill but now they add 12% for the HST Tax. bummer.

So now I have to add that tax to my customer's orders. I won't increase my prices to much because that is not me and what I am all about. I will try and keep my prices reasonable and it people don't like it well I am truly sorry about it. They do have a choice to offer a reasonable price to me and I can say yes or no. My prices are set in stone and I usually won't refuse an offer unless it is way to low and cheap.

Any ways got back home and found out that the landlord and property owners will be doing an inspection on all the apartments on Wednesday and I have to be home to let them in and I will tell the owners all that is wrong with my place and what need fixing.

Well that gives me tomorrow to get my place cleaned and tidied thank goodness john had tomorrow off and can clean up his mess and junk and I will clean up my office. I have yarn and crap all over the place.

Time to get cracking on the order now. So I will bid you all a good night.

  

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SHERRY666 4/26/2011 4:29PM

That's a big order Sandra.......... I'm so glad you got it.......... We don't have rain..... but lots of sunshine....... hope you get some too....... Good luck with the inspection....... don't know why they have to do those all the time...... but at least you can let them know all the problems..... Report Inappropriate Comment

BOVEY63 4/26/2011 11:41AM

So happy to hear about the order. Hope all goes well with the landlords and you can get everything fixed. Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 4/26/2011 9:32AM

Ahhh, Sandra, I wish it were that easy! I'd take your rain in a heartbeat! I'm so tired today! I am on a coffee crusade! I hope you have a good day with lots of sunshine!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MALEXANDER4 4/26/2011 6:04AM

Surprise inspection oh yeah....have a good day my friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 4/26/2011 5:09AM

I hope the inspection goes well. I hate them. It is a big order and you will be busy for a while now. It's nice to lsiten to the rain sometimes. Have a great week. Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMA_BEAR_69 4/26/2011 3:59AM

I know we won't be able to see the dolls and that's ok. Remember to set your timer as you are working. Hope that inspection goes well and they do get everything fixed...especially your heat. Have a great week. Hugs, Helen Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 4/25/2011 11:46PM

cant wait to see the dolls done Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAIRIECROCUS 4/25/2011 11:29PM

Good night ! Have a tremendous Tuesday ! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRAN0426 4/25/2011 11:25PM

Sandra hope you have evewrything written down and make a dupicates , one for you, one for the landlord and also the property owner---that way no one can say they aren't aware of the problems anymore. They don't seem to mind raising the rent, start making them heed to the corrections needed. I'm sure your customers should understand that when you pay tax for selling homemade beautiful crafts that the increase needs to reflect the selling price too. That order is still large even without the 2 behind the 1---should still keep you busy for a while. Report Inappropriate Comment

_LINDA 4/25/2011 11:16PM

Its only fair to charge the customers tax if you have to pay it. Everyone in business does it that way. That is just a hugemongus order and you are going to be so busy!!! Its about time to get on that landlord and owners about the crappy heating problem you have. Give 'em both barrels tomorrow!! Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 4/25/2011 11:07PM

That is a big order! I'm sure your customers will understand that you have to add tax. Good luck getting everything cleaned up for the inspection. Report Inappropriate Comment

SAFETYSUE 4/25/2011 10:02PM

Busy Bee! I have to say it is good to have busy hands...it keeps you from sitting around idle and eating because you are bored! Unfortunate that your landlord is coming when you need to be working on your dolls! Good luck...hope all works out well. Report Inappropriate Comment

Happy Easter!

Monday, April 25, 2011

I hope you all had a great Easter, my day was OK. Woke up early and started to spark right away. I knew I was going to be busy all day working on my new knitting contract and I wanted to get most of my mail and postings done and get started on my workout too!.

After a good breakfast and a couple of hours sparking John woke up and we headed out for a few hours to get the 18.9 liter bottles filled with water and then get some yarn for my new order. We got the water but not the yarn, Micheal's was closed today. Oh well I can get the yarn tomorrow I have enough yarn left for one day and night of knitting.

So after the water we headed back home to have lunch and I got to work right away with my knitting and I just finished an hour ago. I needed a break and I needed to finish up with my sparking before midnight.

Thankfully I am now finished and I can go to bed. I am tired and stiff form sitting. I forgot to set the timer for every 60 minute to get up and walk. oops I will do that tomorrow.

Anyways all in all a good day.

I hope you all have a great Monday. Good night all.

  

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MOMMA_BEAR_69 4/26/2011 3:55AM

Glad you had a good Easter. Hope your week runs smoothly as you work on your big order.. Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 4/25/2011 7:55PM

Sounds like a very busy day! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERRY666 4/25/2011 2:07PM

Sounds like you had a good day........... wonder why some of the stores are closed and our banks are open........ Weird or what....... hope you get your yarn tomorrow....... Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 4/25/2011 2:02PM

hope you had a great night and Happy Easter to you too Report Inappropriate Comment

AMYLOVESTZU 4/25/2011 11:53AM

glad that you had a good day my friend.. Report Inappropriate Comment

BOVEY63 4/25/2011 11:44AM

I hope your Monday is a great one too! Report Inappropriate Comment

_LINDA 4/25/2011 9:32AM

I was up late too, trying to get my Sparking in, didn't help it wouldn't let me load most of my photos :(. Nice you have a new order to work on! Enjoy your Monday! Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDHOLM 4/25/2011 9:22AM

Have a GREAT week!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 4/25/2011 7:28AM

I hope your week goes GREAT! I forget...what are you making for your new order? Report Inappropriate Comment

MALEXANDER4 4/25/2011 6:45AM

So glad you had a wonderful day. Report Inappropriate Comment

SAFETYSUE 4/25/2011 5:36AM

You are up late like me trying to get your last post of the day in! We had a good one too. Without having the kids here it was just hubby and I. We had a sunny day and our first barbeque of the season, it was a great dinner. Report Inappropriate Comment

DOROTHYBERO 4/25/2011 5:33AM

I hope you have a good monday as well! Report Inappropriate Comment

Lion, Picture And More Good Stuff!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

First off, I am feeling almost 90% better. Earache is totally gone and I am up five pounds from this infection and new meds that they put me on. Doctor assures me that it will come off once I get moving again and the meds leave my system and TOM goes away until next month.

I woke up early this morning again due to no curtain up on the window and the sun pouring in. My curtains are being washed and dried as I write this.

I spun a 25 on the today. and I received two new orders this morning. The first one is for my Monkey and it pays only $15.00 once every thing is over and done with. Not bad.

The second order is a big one and it is from the same company as the first big order that I did for them. I have to make 12 dozen O'berts and pals. . So I wrote back to Rhonda with my estimate on time it will take me to do them and then once my walk and upper body weight are done I will sit outside in the beautiful sunshine and crochet it up while getting in some natural Vitamin D.

Don't worry I have sunscreen on and my sunglasses on. Finally Spring is here and perfect timing for all those Easter Egg hunts and stuff going on this weekend.

My lion is finished, I finished it last night and I begun a second one. The second one will have a bigger mane on it.

I think he is roaring cute!

Here he is sitting and is about 9 1/2" inches tall.


and his back view.



So off I go now to get in my workout and get in some great sun. Back later to catch up with all my sparkies and new friend.

Have a great Saturday and thanks for stopping by SandraLand and this wonderful bright and sunny day here!

  

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KNITTABLES 4/25/2011 4:00PM

Sorry guys I meant to write 12 of each of the four dolls and not 12 x 12 sets. My mistake in my explanation. Report Inappropriate Comment

CJANSEN40 4/25/2011 12:30PM

hooray! but 12 dozen of each set? or just all together? Wow what a lot of work to do! you'll feel better and loose that 5 lbs! the sun is shining Report Inappropriate Comment

_LINDA 4/25/2011 9:36AM

So glad you are feeling better! That lion is too cute, interesting you chose white for him instead of the usual gold/beige.. 12 dozen O'berts and pals is going to take a lot of your time up! That is awesome news! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERRY666 4/24/2011 1:44PM

Oh that lion is so cute........... Well finally everything is coming your way again........ new order how great is that........ plus it's a big one....... your feeling much better....... couldn't get any better then this....... I'm happy for you Sandra..... Report Inappropriate Comment

JUNEAU2010 4/24/2011 1:42PM

Congrats on the new orders and on your spin! I LOVE the lion! Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAIRIECROCUS 4/24/2011 6:21AM

It was to hear all your news ! Happy Easter to you and yours ! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMA_BEAR_69 4/24/2011 2:32AM

So glad that you are feeling better. Enjoy soaking up the warm sunshine and Vitamin D. Remember that the sunscreen prevents you form absorbing the Vitamin D or so they tell me. CONGRATULATIONS on your new orders. Love the lion. You are so very talented, Sandra. God has truly blessed you. Have a Blessed and Happy Easter!!! Hugs, Helen Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 4/23/2011 11:25PM

Love the lion!! Yay for the earache being gone!! Yay for some knitables orders!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JEANUT 4/23/2011 9:31PM

Sounds like a great day I love your lion Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 4/23/2011 8:37PM

That lion is absolutely adorable! Report Inappropriate Comment

MALEXANDER4 4/23/2011 8:11PM

Easter is all about new beginnings. Your getting yours. YIPPY on the orders. Wow are you going to be able to knit all of that yourself....Hey you may be getting big enough to "hire" help...can your brother knit? lol. Just saying. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 4/23/2011 6:25PM

Lion is so cute. I am so happy for you with all your new orders. Woo Hoo! You deserve it. You will be one busy lady now and the sunshine will certainly make a difference to the mood. Have a Happy Easter Report Inappropriate Comment

FRAN0426 4/23/2011 5:18PM

Cute lion Sandra. So happy your felling much better. Congrats on landing a whopping huge order, that should keep you busy for awhile. Have a wonderful Easter. Report Inappropriate Comment

BYEFATNANNY 4/23/2011 5:00PM

Glad you are feeling better. That Lion is so cute. You do great work. Congrats on the new order too! Report Inappropriate Comment

BOVEY63 4/23/2011 3:41PM

Lots of good news - so happy for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 4/23/2011 3:32PM

he is so cute Report Inappropriate Comment