Comments on: Smorgasbord

By: leslierich

leslierich — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:27:32 +0000

I think you’re better at this art stuff than YOU think you are! I’d love to see you keep trying and eventually WOW us all. It sure makes for some entertaining posts! You applied your new skills very nicely on your BIL’s card. Gosh, your SIL is a little bit like The Bionic Woman now, isn’t she? I hope she’s not feeling too much pain. Finally, your 7 things were very interesting! Sounds like you lead a diverse and active life–good for you!

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:12:47 +0000

You are a VERY interesting women! Today’s post was one of the BEST!
Glad you are giving the painting classes another chance, your card is adorable ~ I just love that puppy stamp, and I hope your SIL is feeling better. That X-Ray just looks painful!

By: Nan

Nan — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:06:11 +0000

I leave town for a few days and I come back to chaos!!! You simply CAN’T quit the painting classes…if I have to go - so do you! And you had more giveaways while I was away…what choice do I have now but to have one of my own?! I have no idea how random.org works so you’ll have to advise…also, what’s this about you owning a Harley? Scuba diving with SHARKS?!?! Oh Susan….I fear it’s time you upped your meds! I’m duly impressed by the way….if I ever see you riding your Harley in scuba gear you should know that I’ll have to report you. xoxo, Nan

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:16:56 +0000

I too read all the way to the bottom and enjoyed every word! You are far more adventurous than me! I don’t know if I will give you seven but here are the more interesting ones (IMO). 1. I brought my 14yr old niece from Oklahoma to live with me for her high school years — this is akin to swimming with sharks without the wet suit and oxygen! Oh, did I mention I don’t have children of my own? 2. I retired from a big corporate executive job (not by choice but because of health) and I am now a SAHM and stamper! I am loving it! 3. I have driven an 18 wheeler across country early in my career and had a great time doing it! 4. I have been on 20+ cruises, mostly with my good friend and cousin. 5. I have been dating a fabulous man for about those same 20 years. Maybe someday we will actually marry and sell one of our homes! 6. I built my own home. I was the general contractor, hired (and in one case fired) all of the subcontractors and picked out every single itty bitty thing in the whole place. One of my proudest accomplishments — on time and under budget! 7. There are only six interesting things about me!
Happy Easter!

By: jeannen2

jeannen2 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:54:13 +0000

Maybe I should think about art classes! You’re too hard on yourself! You are very talented! My beginning card sort of looks like where I am now, except now I use the stampamajig so things are straighter! LOL! You have so many interesting things that you shared in your tag! I’m not sure I could name 7:
I met my sweetheart in the library! Everyone thinks that’s cliche’ for something else, but no, it’s true! I always wanted to be a teacher, and my sister always wanted to be a nurse. I ended up going to nursing school because that’s all my family could afford. I finished nursing school on a bet!! (A friend of mine bet I wouldn’t finish when I passed out at my first dressing change in the hospital, which, BTW, I had never stepped foot in before my first day of nursing school!). I was attacked by a bull on my farm when I was 11 yrs. old — ruined my favorite dress too! I had 2 jobs as a teenager which I started the very same day — I decorated cakes in a bakery in the morning, then went to clean a printing shop in the afternoon every Saturday. Enough boring stuff about me now!! Have a great Easter! Jeanne

By: Pat (mspfd)

Pat (mspfd) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:50:37 +0000

I envy your art classes, and your ability to laugh at yourself. (Love the pompom!) I’m sure you will pick up many “pearls” that will enhance all of your creative endeavors. BTW, I thought your painting of the tulips was awesome. Mine would have looked like stick tulips.

Love the shading and lighting you were able to accomplish in the image above.

By: Pinky

Pinky — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:41:51 +0000

Susan, the classes will surely help your stamping, especially watercoloring, not that you need any help…I wish there was someone here that I could take from. I think it would be fun. Your stamping is amazing and I love that little puppy in the shoe card…

Pinky

By: marisa (whiterockmama)

marisa (whiterockmama) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:23:26 +0000

Keep up the good work with the art classes I agree with the comment re: looking back at your first card. Practice, patience and lots to learn…sounds like my stamping!

I’m thankful for modern medicine that could help put your SIL’s leg!! Ouch, it hurts just looking at the x-ray. Tell her she will feel cold where the plates are — mom always had a sock on her foot to keep it warm

Thanks for sharing some interesting things about yourself. You have had quite an interesting life! Quick 7 about me: I was born in Costa Rica, I can speak Spanish (well, past and present tense mostly, but can get buy), I worked with Billy Graham for a year, went to university in the US when BC had a reciprocity agreement with WA state and I got to pay in-state tuition — and the CDN Dollar was at par!! Took it 28 years to get back to par where it is now too!, I have lived in 4 countries, our neighbours cat adopted us and moved right in refusing to go back (try explaining that one to your new neighbours!), went to provicials in track and field twice and placed 4th in the discuss.

By: Bonnie aka raduse

Bonnie aka raduse — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:05:37 +0000

Susan, glad you went back to the painting class, and I love your party hat! Sure wish Michelle lived closer to me to give me lessons. Your DSIL is going to love the card BTW; and working in an xray department I can imagine the other pictures she emailed you. Ouch doesn’t even begin to touch it.

By: Carolyn King

Carolyn King — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:22:53 +0000

Glad you arent going to give up because I bet you will be great at it!
Love that little puppy card!