Category Archives: Crabby All Year

All Buttoned Up

We’ll start with Crabby and move more and more off topic as we go… Obviously still in need of a wash & iron, but it is done! Made progress on the in-laws Christmas gift: Those two hours I spent down … Continue reading

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Pecked to death by ducks

It’s just been one of those days. One annoyance after another. 1. My car is “fixed”. Yes they did it for free. But they had to fix it for free. 2. The changed who can use a room at the … Continue reading

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There's just something about pom-poms

I love ’em. Is it because of all the wonderful pom-poms my great-grandmother put on the top of every hat she made me? (When I was little she made us great-grands a new sweater & matching hat every winter.) Is … Continue reading

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Taking a break

From the laundry and sewing. Since last blog I’ve managed to get a bit done: November’s block is done! I stitched this up while watching Charlie Wilson’s War, Shooter (what a turd!), and 30 Days of Night last night. One … Continue reading

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I may be crazy

I’ve gotten a lot accomplished this weekend (so far). I’ll try to do this in chronological order so I don’t forget anything. First the weekend started out great with my Pinkeep Exchange arriving from Catherine in Quebec: Love the teeny … Continue reading

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I love Halloween

Still haven’t put up my decorations… but I really do love Halloween. Thursday was nail day, and I went a little nuts: China Glaze Flying Dragon with polka dots of OPI’s Tangerine Scene. And yes, they’ve already gotten a good … Continue reading

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Insert your own title, I got 'nuthin

Caught up on Crabby All Year: All together: I’m on a bit of a DIY kick. Well in the sense that I’ve lived in this house for 4 years now and it’s long past time for me to make it … Continue reading

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Just a bit crabby

only because the September block isn’t done yet. It is a *perfect* day here in Houston. Maybe Mother Nature’s way of saying “Sorry about the rain, here have a nice day.” We’ve turned the ac off, the windows are open … Continue reading

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Finally I can sit down

First chance I’ve had to sit down all day. Well except for my mani/pedi – ’cause it’s Thursday dontcha know. Princesses Rule! by OPI, the pedi matches so no need for a pic of my fugly toes. Aren’t you lucky? … Continue reading

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Crabalicious

Fergie ain’t got nothin’ on me. I’m Crabalicious. I’m also caught up! Bunny!!! And lazy daises. I love stitching those. And the carrot, so cute… I have also just scored my very own copy of Nigella’s How To Eat and … Continue reading

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