Hello! How are you doing? We continue to have fair weather and I'm loving it. Last year this flower below, a Bellflower, was growing up out of the gravel by our barn. Kristi picked a stem for me and I asked her if the plant and roots were still there, she got the rest of the volunteer plant and I planted it in this pot. Not only did we enjoy more blooms from the rescued plant, but it came back this year! Isn't that cool?
Shhhh.. don't tell Kristi.. but I bought some colorful cotton as I want to do some fun colorful crochet work. I got it from KnitPicks and it's Comfy Worsted which is 75% pima cotton and 25% acrylic. Stay tuned for some results of this yarn. It's so soft!!
They also have a new line called "Curio" - it's a cotton crochet thread for doilies and such. I have gotten inspired by Betsy and Pammy Sue to do some colorful doily making. Isn't it shiny and pretty?
Shiny, pretty, soft.. fun!
Yesterday we left home bright and early (for us) and headed to a car dealership in Forest Grove that had the car of my dreams. Oh my goodness, it takes a long time to negotiate an agreement on a car. Below are two of my photos that I converted to watercolors using the app "Waterlogue". Yes, I was bored and I had run out of Scrabble and Words With Friends on my iPhone.. :-)
My pink rose.
Dayle and the salesman with the obligatory man thing of looking under the hood. :-)
We came to an agreement, trading in the Thunderbird, and after mountains of paperwork were completed and 3 and a half hours in the dealership, we finally were ready to leave. The guy showed us how to Sync my iPhone and the sound system in there ROCKS! We started my favorites playlist and the first song was Alicia Keys singing "Girl on Fire". I think the salesman was surprised by my eclectic music collection. And it was booming, too. :-)
Details? It's a Ford Flex Limited, color - Ruby, it's got an EcoBoost 3.5 with a 6 speed automatic, charcoal leather interior with seating for 7 people! Back up cameras, blind spot indicator light on the side view mirrors and all the bells and whistles.
An obligatory bunny shot.. I actually saw a big bunny and little bunny frolicking around in the back yard this morning.. round and round they went. It was cute. Well, time to pack up the swim bag and head to swimming with Gracie. It's a gorgeous sunny day and I can't wait to drive off in the sunshine! I hope you're having a wonderful day, too. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Oh your car looks awesome! You two look just perfect sitting inside that snazzy new ride! Congrats! Love the bunny pics....and the yarn/thread porn....I am looking forward to seeing what you create. ((hugs)) and blessings, too.
ReplyDeleteWow, nice ride!! Love the color. Now if you can just keep rocks from falling on it! Congrats on getting it. I absolutely hate the process of getting a new car. It should be simpler. Your yarn is gorgeous too! I've never used the Knit Picks thread before. Let me know how you like it. Have a good swim!
ReplyDeleteHello Teresa thanks for popping by to visit me so nice see you :-) The car is awesome. Love the colour ( that's a proper female reaction isn't it :-)
ReplyDeleteThe yarn is fabulous - really like that 'Curio' yarn -I love pretty and shiny :-) told you I'm such a girl !!!
I've just ordered some more yarn - very naughty I should use what I have stashed away. Hugs Anne x
Love you new car <3 I hope you enjoy it for many miles of smiles :)
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Ohhhhhh..... Pretty.......flowers, yarn, thread, CAR, bunny :) Thanks for sharing your happiness,
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Beautiful new car Teresa! I wish you lots of happy miles and safe travels!
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Your new car is handsome and has lots of smart features. When I bought my Ford Focus I was amazed by how many features it has, and thought "this car is almost smarter than me!" LOL. The yarns are a great array of colors and I like your rescued bell flower; it looks kin to the Canterbury Bells I posted about this week.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great car. We drove one as a rental, while traveling, about a year ago. I know you will enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new car Teresa--I love red! Love the flowers and yarn...and your bunny! Sadly I have seen NO bunnies here this year. Ugly, creepy-crawly snakes yes; cute, adorable, wonderful bunnies no:)
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Aimee
Nice car! I have a Ford Escape and I've been very happy with it. The cotton yarn is so pretty. I've been thinking about trying that brand myself. I look forward to seeing what you do with it. You might have to make something cute for Kristi first. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the beautiful new car! And red too, my favorite color! It suits you! And what a perfedt first song to play too!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the looks of that yummy cotton from Knit Picks! Happy crochet, and enjoy the new ride!!
xo Kris
Pretty crochet thread and yarn Teresa! I love the colors. And your new car is beautiful. I can just see you speeding around the hills of Corbett in that shiny RED car! :-). Pretty, pretty.
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Betsy
That is one snazzy vehicle. Love the color! Yay for volunteer plants and sweet little frolicking bunnies. Sounds like you are keeping busy running out and about and also have some lovely yarns to keep you occupied, too. Enjoy! Tammy
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty colors of yarn! Can't wait to see what you make! I love the crochet cotton too. I've seen those pretty threads in their catalog and have been thinking of ordering some. The colors are unique and wonderful. It'll be fun to see what you make with those too. Congrats on the pretty new car. My daughter has considered a car like that as they seem big enough to transport her harp. Enjoy your new car and all those pretty yarns! :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you for the congratulations.....coming from an already grammie it makes me sooooo excited. You know the JOYs....your yarn is so pretty! I love the RED car and you look so good in it. Happy weekend and enjoy all the blessings around YOU....your watercolour creations are so lovely. xoxox
ReplyDeleteGreat day on both counts ...... new yarn and new car - how good is that? Hope you enjoy everything. Love the colour of your cotton and yarn - also that of your car. xox
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Car Teresa love that deep red color!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations..:)
Gorgeous yarns, gorgeous flowers....and a gorgeous car! My hb is the car fan in our family and I will show him this picture :) So glad the negotiating got done in the end, I would have been like you too! Looking forward to seeing your new crochet.....such a lovely collection of new colours you have chosen there! Happy weekend!
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Congrats on your new car - it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see what you make with all that yarn...
Helenxx
nice car for you.....too big for me...I prefer my much smaller ford which gives me 50-60 miles to the gallon.
ReplyDeleteLove your new car, I drive a red car too and I love it.
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Meredith
Your new car looks lovely, Teresa! That bunny looks cute, we have two pet bunnies and I could watch them running about all day. It is very relaxing. I love the colours of that yarn and look forward to seeing what you make. :)
ReplyDeleteyou had me at charcoal leather
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great car! I bet you will have lads of fun with that. And your cotton is, of course, gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou look great in your new vehicle! Can you go through Troutdale now? I love yarn as well, I just knit. I need to get to it so I can have something warm this winter, sox wise. Bought some yarn in April at Foothills Yarn and Fiber, out of Hood River. One is for a pr of sox for Phil, one for me! Nice flower!
ReplyDeleteWow my friend... You and Dayle look so chic on your new car... Very, very cool. The color is very you. I think you are going for some long rides this summer, aren't you ??? I also loooove all of your yarn. I think I'm going to take a pick at knit picks against ... Gave a great weekend and enjoy your beautiful new car :)
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