Author Archives: civilwarrose5

My Gardens 2016

Posted on June 26, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I haven’t been posting a whole lot lately because I just don’t have time. When it’s nice outside then I am trying to play in the dirt. When it’s not nice then I’m usually doing housework or trying to work … Continue reading →

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CNC Router – Military Style

Posted on June 25, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I realized that I hadn’t updated you on any of the CNC Router projects that Jay has worked on lately. Believe me, the machine has NOT been idle. While helping a local kid fix his quadcopter the kid saw the … Continue reading →

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Mr. and Mrs. Somebody

Posted on June 20, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Last weekend I was in my sister’s wedding and I wanted to share with you some of the pictures that Jay took while I was busy participating. Please note that the following story is completely made up. I just felt … Continue reading →

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Bistro Chairs Re-Covered

Posted on June 8, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Jay and I have a bistro set in our library. It’s nice to sit at when sipping your coffee in the morning, or when refilling your tank for your ecig. Unfortunately, all of that sitting created a tear in the … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 6-2-15

Posted on June 2, 2015 by civilwarrose5

It appears that I haven’t updated you on my Dresses for Missions since the end of April. I don’t know where May went, but as you can tell from the picture both Chester and I are exhausted! I am exhausted … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – Weeks 17 & 18

Posted on May 31, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Weeks 17 & 18 Weight Change: Lost 4 pounds Total Weight Loss: 20 POUNDS!!!!!! Mood: Jubilant!     I’ve been wanting to do some baking, but these cookie cutters are the closest that I’ve managed to come to it. It … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Garden Center!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by civilwarrose5

It was Memorial Day weekend and one thought popped into my mind: It’s time to plant! Where I grew up you didn’t dare to plant your gardens until Memorial Day weekend because there was still the chance of a killing … Continue reading →

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Summer Cross Update 5-22-15

Posted on May 26, 2015 by civilwarrose5

It seems like with everything else going on that I wouldn’t find time to stitch. However, that just does not seem to be true. If I don’t get my 20-30 minutes in the morning to sit and stitch then I’m … Continue reading →

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Yellow A-4 Skyhawk Project – #6

Posted on May 25, 2015 by civilwarrose5

It’s been a while since I last posted an update on this project. That is mainly due to the fact that it got put aside once the 3D printer and CNC router made their appearance. Poor little A-4!     … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – Week #15 & 16

Posted on May 17, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Weeks #15 & 16 Weight Change – +2 lbs   😦 Total Weight Loss – 16 lbs   I guess that overall having lost 16 pounds is not such a bad thing. It’s just that I was hoping to go the … Continue reading →

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