Every day something different

I haven't been procrastinating or dragging my feet with posting--really.  I just haven't felt like it nor have I felt as if I've had any thing worthy of posting.  In the last so many years I seem to be repeating myself.
BUT the only good thing at this age and for others of the same is when I do..it seems like new NEWS.  HA!

Be that as it may I have tried to put my focus on getting my office ready, studying up on subjects I seem to know only half halfheartedly, or tend to my niece and great niece in residence.
Now that's  new, 2 family members have relocated to the sunshine state from the red and grey   I wouldn't say life has been  boring except for on those days where the rain is thrashing against the windowpanes more oft than not.  No trips to the beach either since moving  due to the crowds and rain.  I've decided there won't be either until school opens it's doors.  Besides it seems once you move here that seems to cease..it's not like your on vacation only if you are on vacation.

And speaking of my office, I am amazed at the timing of God., some call it coincidence, your choice.  I had a renter who recently moved out, who was great at paying her rent on time and considerate in many ways, but towards the end there was some things going awry.  Smells were emanating from the abode upstairs, conversations awaited to be discussed and when they did she gave the discussed amount of time to move and a blank check for replacement. 

unedited photo of table cloth

In the end and past a whole lot of unpleasantness and a new  understanding of people and rules, past many trips to Home Depot I now have my long awaited office.  To say it was worth it makes me pause.  I do believe there could have been other ways to getting there so I hesitate in hip boots of thought. 

Gold and Rhinestone clutch

But the other day I was taking photos  for my website "Our Vintage Table" and noted how nice it was to have some space  designated for my stuff and not worry about it when I walk out knowing It'll be there when I go back in, to carry on as I left it.  If only I had had that when I was baking, a whole other work space for all my pans etc.
I've had people ask ,"Will I ever rent again? " Yes I will, but my rules have been revamped and to those I rent to have changed as well.  As crazy as this sounds I'd prefer a college student..they are real, work, study, hang out, party...and the last one won't happen within my walls.  FER SURE MAN.

Practically Wordless Friday

GPa Hawk, Bathia, and Uncle Ad

Before the Roar, Grandparents and pilot

Junior Whidden gator catcher and ass't

Since I've no idea what to write about I think I'm going to have a practically Wordless Friday.  Have I started something new?  Probably.  So I'll add some photos and a caption or too and leave it at that.  Comment if you like, I love comments.

Walter E Lunn III, "Buster" Grad Photo in front yard.

Cory, many years ago, petting alligator from the lake.

Pictures and other things to do...

I've been tearing through stacks of  picture albums dating ..way back--- trying to locate certain people to pass these photos on to because I haven't a need for them any longer and I thought they might like a photo they probably forgot about........ and tossing others I never really cared about.

Bus stayed for a while

  Some photos are of people I never had a close connection too..I suppose you could say I tolerated them because of my ex.......  Some held an image of a tree in the middle of a forest...I must have been on a pain pill from a recent surgery when I took it..I'm sure everyone has a bevy of photos like that.    There were others from a parade,  a good time I'm sure,  but I don't need photos of a band I can't hear let a lone from a different era.

A freak out party

Summer break from school has been great. This is what all the hoopla is about, I know I'm going to be crazy busy involved this coming school term and subconsciously I'm cramming for life's ...well I really don't want to say finals, it sounds too final. if you know what I mean, but I am trying to accomplish a lot and whether or not I finish it all  I am enjoying the process because I really don't feel rushed or have an urgency that my life is gonna fall apart if I don't.  I'm enjoying the moment.

Barbie Jo having a good time

Today is going to be a smörgåsbord of editing my book, cleaning, personal affects of nails and such, and maybe I'll dust a table or two but other than that I will have a good time a long the way.  There will be time enough this coming school year to freak over an assignment due or rush to memorize the terminology.  At this stage of the game life is a process and not to be taken lightly.  It is a gift of the most Supreme kind.

A barn recently torn down to everyones dismay

I'll share a few photos I've found or sent a long to their rightful owners...Have a nice summer and stay cool.

Gloria in the day

 

Featuring Melanie from A Cosy Living AND a Giveaway

I have a dear blogging friend whom I've never met,even though we've "talked" and shared Christmas cards, conversation and the like.  

                                                         * Melanie, creator on a cosyliving

She lives in  England ,where they say things like telly-- not television, loo--- instead of well...you know....and royalty like Her  Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth  instead of the President,  like we do here in the USA.
Swearing  sounds so much better there than here ,, it's like someone bled in the grass (bloody and sod off) ... 

She'll think I'm daft after reading this. lol 
These differences are what make us interesting.   
Boring..No Way! 

                                             * Featured on a Cosy Living, "Cakes and Ale"
                                             Do you see why you need to visit her blog?

I "met"  Melanie about 3 or so  years ago on Brocante Home, a lot of us were sharing info about vintage items and vintage housekeeping and stuff.  Don't even ask how I found the site, I have no idea.  I also connected with Ali,  a dear Canadian born and bred girl living in England, as well.  I'm still connected with her (please click on her link, she also has a wonderful blog ), the others have since scattered like the wind.   It's unfortunate, but life sometimes takes unexpected turns, and time, well, there's just not enough of it to stretch out in a day.  

Sometimes people are like fish, ya just gotta let'em go.  

Melanie is a youngun,  in her early 20's married to a man named John, he's a photographer.  She's mad for him.  Flipping crazy madly in love.  Well anyway... she's a domestic goddess in every true sense of the word..  Mel has a  blog, featuring her family, animals, , home life, and what's happening in her life presently. Martha watch out!
She is bonkers over crocheting and even has a store on her site. 

 If anyone perhaps needs a new scarf or a baby blanket, she'll whip one up for you in no time.  She's the go to girl for your crocheting needs. 
 If you need a doorway into other blog sites, there are quite a few listed and interesting too, then enter in.  For whatever reason please visit Melanie's site and say hi, tell her Barb sent you.

 Just for doing that you can enter into my Give Away.   You'll be able to visit a Fab site and have the opportunity to win some of these awesome goodies.  (Goody photos below)

Here's the rules:

1.  Read this post and then go to Melanie's blog to answer this question.   

"What is your favorite Holiday and why?" 

2,  Come back to  The Barbara Show  and "check in" to tell me what # you were on her list.
3.  Winner will be hand selected from a hat or a bowl, probably a bowl, I don't have a hat. 
4.  You have until April 6, Wed. 2011, midnight. USA time 

Sounds crazy...that's what these giveaways are...kinda like a scavenger hunt or a wild goose chase but a great way to check out another site and win something.   Since I live in Sunny Florida, I thought these vintage maps would be ideal to give away, there are 5 of them.   I also have quite a lot of books and thought the classic, "A Streetcar named Desire" by Tennessee Williams would be awesome.  I can hear Stanley now...STELLLLLLLLLAAAAAA!...  

                                                                 Vintage Maps of Florida
                                                                 (approx. dates  '65-72)

                                             Meet Blanche DuBois (on the cover), she's crazy.

Thanks for stopping by.

Barbara





* used by permission

Snappin' Opportunities

I seem to find myself lately waltzing down the picture aisle of memory lane.  I need to snap some photos of the present but what happens when the presence presents itself as a need to gaze on times past.  I suppose a good balance of both is in order.  The only problem is I can't run and snap a photo of my son, he's out of state.  Even my daughter is way across town, photo ops aren't ops unless they're in your face.

Ah but it's that time of year when the weather outside is frightful and I am so delightful, but it doesn't snow snow snow here.. LOL..it's Christmas time in the city.  It will soon be a haven for cameras of all shapes and sizes and I look forward to my presence becoming my present. 

In the meantime enjoy these photos of times past and present.

Cory..Starboy



My dad and chemo



Lauren and her dad



Easter on Trenton



Me and my Slide





Gator Catchers in my backyard



It was hard not to go on and on.....

Merry Christmas y'all!