Summer in Mid Mo!!!!!!!

Well, all is going well here in Mid Mo.  not as  hot as it has been and according to the computer it is hotter in the North than here, rather strange!!!!  And the drought is really getting me down, the whole place is crispy!!!!  My garden has failed part the heat part we don't know what we are doing here!!!  Something has been eating my kale and tomatoes but now all the okra tops are gone, we have been blaming the deer but now we think maybe a ground hog.  So far we are entertained by a herd of deer, maybe 10 or so and new fawns, armadillos, millions of squirrels, a few rabbits, ground hogs and the foxes!!!!  We are really taken with the foxes, there were 4 or 5 kits but we're only seeing 3 now and the mom.  They come out and play in our front yard and drink from Abbey's water bowl.  They come right near us and even Abbey doesn't bother them, she watches very carefully!!!  All the wildlife is really stressed in this weather and no food so we'll see how they fair!!!

And we had a wonderful weekend with a visit from Jo Lynn and Bob, Jo and I parasailed, what a blast!!!  I had never done this before so I pretty scared at first but then the view takes over and it's a real WOW!!!!  Highly recommend this event for everyone!!!!!  Jo had done this before so she was a pro!!!  The guys that took us up are friends with my son Brandon so we got the extra stuff like dipping us till we needed snorkles, so much for the "we dip you to your knees!!!"  What a hoot!!!

Then we hit a few shops and found this really cool clock made from silverware, just love it, a tad steep at $139.00, at least for me!!!!  This shop has the most fabulous bathroom done in tile,  it is amazing.

Life is going along quite well, I am sewing alot for Denise and she is moving right along with her consignment shop, inside Crafted Creations.  It is chock full of really nice women's clothing, accessories,shoes, etc.  Now to get the shoppers!!!  And Patti is moving along with the Upscale Creative Collections of upcycled gifts, clothing, accessories etc in the downtown area of the Lake.  And she too needs all the shoppers!!! 

 Business is not as usual in this economy!!!!

Well, time to fix some vittles and get in my chair for tonights wildlife show, beats the heck out of television!!!!!

WOW is it HOT!!!!!!

 104 on our deck, it is like an oven and this will go on for the whole week!!!!  

 No rain in sight, oh well, I always say I love the heat and I really do!!!!  

And as much as I do not like air conditioning I have to admit is is really nice!!!!

I just can't leave the scarves alone, not sure why, too hot to wear them but.....here's another fun, quick idea!!!  

Take the scarf and wet it and twist and roll it up and leave it out to dry, I just stuck it in the space on this table top, Dave thought it was a snake!!!!  Hee Hee!!!! 

 And we all know how much he loves snakes!!!!   Such a deal!!! 

 I'm sure you can do this with any cotton or silk scarf or skirt or whatever!!!

Here is a pile of t-shirts I  saved, all totaled about $3.00 also five skirts made from the pile. 

 The t-shirt skirts have been around for quite awhile, at least in the Madison area.

  I haven't seen any down here in Mid. Missouri.  These are simple, just cut up the t-shirts to show off the best print or pattern,make an a-line cut smaller waist larger hips.  Then I just serged on a piece of 1" elastic a bit smaller than the actual waist, the hem is serged or raw or cover locked, a few I used the t-shirt hem.

  This project is another one with no rules, just have fun!!!  The old t-shirts are really comfy and the skirts are really fun and cute, wash and wear just like you fav t-shirt only now it is a skirt!!!!!

And last but not least, my doggie

Dog days ???

Miss Abbey swimming at McCubbin's Point at Lake of the Ozarks.  Since we do not have a boat we are in search of fun places to hang out with our dog!!!  This is primitive camping and boat launch on the Glaize Arm of the Lake, mostly State Park and very nice, not the usual boat traffic, cleaner water and just very relaxing!!!

                                           
     
     
          Fourth of July is just around the corner, be safe!!!!