Our Tuesday Picnic

My darling husband, my dog and I went for an off road adventure (or should I say misadventure) on Tuesday.  The plan was to go up in the woods to explore some of the little lakes around where we live.  We were going to scope out the roads to see where we would be able to take our trailer and camp.

Our journey began on some terrible washboard gravel, but it only lasted for about 5 minutes so we continued on.  We made it up the hill to our first turn off... Peachland Lake.  It was really quite beautiful and serene.  After exploring a little ways, we decided to turn back.  About half way back, Pat thought the steering was a little off.  The wheel kept pulling to the left.  He hopped out to check it out.  Roxy and I hopped out to check out the woods.  We had only taken a few steps when we heard the hissing... no, not a snake,  a flat tire. ARGH!!!! We drove out of there to the road before the tire was completely flat.  Once at the road, we managed to change the tire (no easy feat, as the jack was too high, and so we had to back our flat tire onto a rock).

Roxy at Peachland Lake

Flat tire

So, we continued on.  We would not let one little flat wreck our day.  We went up to a beautiful lake called McDonald Lake.  We explored a little, and then added it to our list for where we plan to camp.  I saw the biggest mushroom.  It was 12 inches across.

Tree that had a googly-eyed monster face!

MacDonald Lake

Big mushroom

MacDonald Lake

Next up, more driving.  We went in search of another lake, but could not find it, and the road was getting too rough, so we gave up on that and went on to the next spot.  We found Pinnacle Lake.  Here we had a nice picnic, threw sticks in the water for the dog and checked out the tadpoles.  It was pretty fun.

Puppy picnic

A few more lakes and a lot more driving, and then I thought I heard something dragging.  I imagined our running board was dragging so I asked Pat to pull over.  I jumped out of the truck to see, and to my dismay.... a second flat.  WHAT!!!!  Now, with the spare already in use, and no cell service, we were left with no options, but to drive on it.  We were still about 10 kilometers away from the nearest forestry store/cabin.  Long story short, we found a nice old man in a cabin with a cell booster and were able to contact my dad (MY HERO) who filled up his air compressor and came and saved us.

Hidden gem... oh so pretty in there.  If we didn't get the second flat, I wouldn't have seen it!

Me walking the dog, Pat waiting to be rescued... second flat was the passenger rear tire.

The moral of the story is GO HOME AFTER YOUR FIRST FLAT TIRE!!!  Lesson learned!

Things have been better since.  Our tires have been replaced and we are no worse off.  Plus, we have a fun story to tell.

-Elisa

My busy week

My job tends to have really busy times and really slow times.   Right now is a really busy time, which sucks because the weather is beautiful, and the beach is calling.  However, even in this busy time, I have still been motivated to do some crafting.

This crafty spirit is mostly due to me being enrolled in Wild Olive's beyond fabric and floss class.   I'm working on the projects.  Not all of them are finished, but I have done quite a few. 

Here are a few of my badges that I've made.  I didn't put pins on the back, instead I think I'll make them into magnets for on my craft board.  They're great because I can finish them pretty quickly, and they are somewhat easy to do.

I also made my sunglasses case.  I chose to embroider this image because it is summer.. can you guess what I've been craving!?!

I've also done some contact paper for my composition book.  I like the embroidery, but the fact that it stays puffy kinda bugs me... I'll think about it, and maybe work out some of the bubbles.

Finally, I've been baking.  These coconut cookies are really yummy.

One last pic for you today... it's one of my clematis.  I love the colours, especially against the green colour of my house.

I still have one page left to do in my journal from the 30 day challenge (it's more like a 60 day challenge becaue of this page!!! YIKES!!!)  Once it's done, I'll show more of the pages.

Hope everyone is enjoying the last of their weekend.  The work week seems to come too soon!

Cheers, Elisa

Stationary Swap

Oh, one more thing that I realized I forgot to blog about... Jamie over at Inspired Mess is holding a stationary swap.  Basically, you buy some stationary for someone, and mail it to them, and you get some in return.  She has the rules and contact info here.  You should go and check it out... I've already bought what I am giving away.. it's super cute!

Have a great day,
Elisa

Busy, busy, and a confession!

I have a confession to make... my husband doesn't know about my blog.  Crazy huh?  I just don't think he'd approve.  I know I might as well tell him, but I don't like getting in trouble.  He probably wouldn't like the idea that I share anything personal with the world, after all, he does work in the security field.  All well, I'll probably save that confession for another day.  Until then, I'll continue my posts while he's at work, or napping!

Aside from that, I've been busy.  Summer is always busy at work, and everyone and their dog visits us here in the "Sunny Okanagan".  I got to spend part of the day with my brother and his family at the beach yesterday.  It was great... hot and fun!  This is my summer:

My family and the beach

Cherries off the tree

Blueberries for breakfast

Could it get any better?

This week I am determined to finish the two pages in my 30 day journal challenge that are still incomplete.  I just seem to have writers (or sketchers) block.  Then hopefully I can figure out how to make a collage to post.  I've also joined Wild Olive's Beyond Fabric and Floss course.  I'm so excited.  Today I started my projects.  I want to get caught up in that course (I joined a few days late).  I need to mail my happy mail for the month.  It's all packaged up, just need to make that trek to the post office.

Last, but definitely not least, I have a load of gravel in my driveway that needs to be shovelled into a wheelbarrow, and taken to the back yard.  It's so hot though, I really don't want to!

Hopefully I can keep all the balls in the air, and not drop any this week!

Cheers,
Elisa

ARGH!

I just created a post, and had it delete on me!  Now I have to start again.  I was already feeling sorry for myself because I have a sore throat, and because my husband was "fixing" the computer last night and now we cannot receive emails.... we can't even open outlook.  I'm feeling so cut off from the world.

So instead of checking my email, I uploaded more of my journal pages to flickr, and took pics of the dog playing in her wading pool.

While going through my June photos, I realized I hadn't posted the photo of the happy mail I recieved from Melanie.  She absolutely spoiled me.  She sent me things that she enjoys.  I especially love the lip smacker.  I had never tried this type before, but am thrilled with it.  And who could complain about a Tim Hortons gift card.  I haven't used it yet, but I think I'll get an iced cap. Mmmmm!

I also realized I hadn't shown anyone the before and after shot of my hair.

Before (taken while out for dinner on my birthday)

(that's me on the right... lol)

After

I know, neither are the best shot of my hair, but it's the best I could do while holding the camera.  I was too lazy to set it to timer and find a spot to set it.  I'm in love with my hair colour.  I think it really makes my eyes stand out.  The cut is also so easy to do.  My hair dresser is amazing.

Well, that's all for now, after all this is the second time I've posted this today.  Hopefully this time it'll work!

Cheers,

Elisa