tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34279949540401117202024-02-06T22:02:59.503-06:00Double D Design Custom StudiosMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-12771020353810739512011-02-03T21:05:00.009-06:002011-02-03T21:43:38.476-06:00Snow Day Foods!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_w0ViUeNPzF1SIG3bZoavhruVePZRrmTdJHcljpSB3muRox-1nyJ_oo7oBU9n4ewkxjWhlfS5QyGgCCCRPONhgKVyFYwdZtAmdID_92XPO7apiR-YfxzhtXzkcslfxIxE1zq9IvYbKUk/s1600/100_6071.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_w0ViUeNPzF1SIG3bZoavhruVePZRrmTdJHcljpSB3muRox-1nyJ_oo7oBU9n4ewkxjWhlfS5QyGgCCCRPONhgKVyFYwdZtAmdID_92XPO7apiR-YfxzhtXzkcslfxIxE1zq9IvYbKUk/s400/100_6071.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569667696289385778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We have been snowed in since Monday night with wind chill in the minus teens for days. On Monday it started with a few hours of rain then turned to freezing ice, then sleet, then snow...by Tuesday morning all schools and a lot of business' were closed due to over two inches of ice and 4-6 inches of snow, something West Texas is not use to. The kids played in the snow on day one and I baked peanut butter cookies and added chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Basic recipe<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"> Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe </div><div id="recipe-ingredients"> <h3>Ingredients<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADiWzJ8gdX8s6dfa7ceY3GGO-Jbnp_GnuaWka3EM9WX-_OigIssARFYs038NPymbGCC2dX0nPsi0SGa_9pTm9oGfZlm5xVFEBxoQDZWMXHNmTxS2t9Wq1uWKQM-dHhwvaYkmlYnL-mnw/s1600/100_6073.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADiWzJ8gdX8s6dfa7ceY3GGO-Jbnp_GnuaWka3EM9WX-_OigIssARFYs038NPymbGCC2dX0nPsi0SGa_9pTm9oGfZlm5xVFEBxoQDZWMXHNmTxS2t9Wq1uWKQM-dHhwvaYkmlYnL-mnw/s400/100_6073.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569667206049782242" border="0" /></a></h3> <ul><li>1/2 cup sugar</li><li>1/2 cup packed brown sugar</li><li>1/2 cup butter, room temperature</li><li>1/2 cup peanut butter</li><li>1 egg</li><li>1 1/4 cup flour</li><li>3/4 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>1/2 teaspoon baking powder</li><li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li></ul> </div> <h3>Method</h3> <p><b>1</b> Cream the butter for 2 minutes. Add the sugars, cream for 2 more minutes. Mix in the peanut butter and egg. Mix together the dry ingredients - flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir into the sugar butter mixture.</p> <p><b>2</b> Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours.</p><p><b>3</b> Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten in crisscross pattern with a fork. Bake until light brown, 9 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for a minute; transfer to rack to cool completely.</p> <p>Makes about 2 dozen cookies.</p><h3><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCDMc_nSekuSnEthSTJ3OxixfEXsOHzMIn7z1YJsCK4S4eZJY9eWiTJv-jVZDQJbfmyDtmVBdsAokPwOEva7Sb_XFp-wMM8v4ob0laol50JkjvbU7RD7-l399mKYxVQI7xPIF_nruQ1U/s1600/100_6077.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCDMc_nSekuSnEthSTJ3OxixfEXsOHzMIn7z1YJsCK4S4eZJY9eWiTJv-jVZDQJbfmyDtmVBdsAokPwOEva7Sb_XFp-wMM8v4ob0laol50JkjvbU7RD7-l399mKYxVQI7xPIF_nruQ1U/s200/100_6077.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569669689116928098" border="0" /></a></h3> <p>For chewier cookies, bake at 300°F for 15 minutes.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The dogs even enjoyed playing outside but loved curling up inside to keep warm and Roxie, our rescued Spitz, lays in the oddest of places. Last night I walked into the family room to fi</p> <p>nd her on the back of the love seat behind my Husband's head....she's a silly lovable dog that brightens any day.<br /></p> <p>Today the kids did not even think about going out and the dogs only go just for business purposes. After dinner, I decided to give the kids something special and my Ri</p> <p>ce crispy treats. A while back Seddy on her blog had made some and I had had them on my mind but I must admit I do a bit different. The last time I went to Wal-Mart I found A French vanilla flavored marshmallows and I made them with cocoa crispies instead of the plain and I made a batch of peanut butter and cocoa rice crispies. Yum-Yum! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3eNfg-HP35xadQzkKKldpDNM4hT06vJKaztQXvE7QMpt2uHmdO8SVgu50CK30LanwY5FRCi1LGU71xkN2ct3cqmKYocpUB4p98SbdYPQJMfyBSva4G2eNH-ShTsZFtWOA2C3op1gdfk/s1600/100_6229.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3eNfg-HP35xadQzkKKldpDNM4hT06vJKaztQXvE7QMpt2uHmdO8SVgu50CK30LanwY5FRCi1LGU71xkN2ct3cqmKYocpUB4p98SbdYPQJMfyBSva4G2eNH-ShTsZFtWOA2C3op1gdfk/s320/100_6229.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569673810060139538" border="0" /></a></p> <ul><li id="whyUseRK"><div id="whyUseRKContent"><div id="whyUseRKCopy" class="png"> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSD4ihd9HBAbPjywGouayKPbXMCFBJ8K1PtZu-yJQR7QtnmU9-kwk_I00MQ-y1Fnr9KJQ-IYIN6WUG2_xFtwotev2PfCW7zLMkKzeeMNjXhlx1GwOxt8Sp0JZX2hO4Hp2G9V9ALPlcQ0o/s1600/100_6230.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSD4ihd9HBAbPjywGouayKPbXMCFBJ8K1PtZu-yJQR7QtnmU9-kwk_I00MQ-y1Fnr9KJQ-IYIN6WUG2_xFtwotev2PfCW7zLMkKzeeMNjXhlx1GwOxt8Sp0JZX2hO4Hp2G9V9ALPlcQ0o/s200/100_6230.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569672702718082434" border="0" /></a></p> </div> </div> </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are the recipes</p><p>Peanut Butter Rice Crispies<br /></p> <ul><li> <span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> <span itemprop="amount"> 3 tablespoons </span> <span itemprop="name"> butter or margarine </span></span> </li><li> <span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> <span itemprop="amount"> 1 package </span> <span itemprop="name"> (10 oz., about 40) regular </span></span><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="name">marshmallows</span></span>- OR - </li><li> 4 cups miniature marshmallows </li><li> <span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> <span itemprop="amount"> 1/2 cup </span> <span itemprop="name"> peanut butter </span> </span> </li><li> <span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> <span itemprop="amount"> 6 cups </span><span itemprop="name"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">cocoa crispies</span></span></span></span></li></ul> 1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted.<br /> 2. Add <strong></strong>cereal. Stir until well coated.<br />3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.<br /><br />For the <span style="font-weight: bold;">plain </span>use the same recipe but exclude the peanut butter.<h3><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEive36ysHYnMifEIY5SxRmws3l4QiH1UreM-IDLtlCE2LZ2XsJFx7XiuQtyQpHH01xMQa3Cd4pFoDUE2T5ToMOT7BlL0sYGHuroWfenzQCGZTSAjE1HOIF7VBCEAZw1qYlTlawGeP2gO18/s1600/100_6228.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEive36ysHYnMifEIY5SxRmws3l4QiH1UreM-IDLtlCE2LZ2XsJFx7XiuQtyQpHH01xMQa3Cd4pFoDUE2T5ToMOT7BlL0sYGHuroWfenzQCGZTSAjE1HOIF7VBCEAZw1qYlTlawGeP2gO18/s200/100_6228.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569673074287261762" border="0" /></a></h3>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-60684188969133137482011-01-18T08:07:00.004-06:002011-01-18T08:25:06.995-06:00Pottery studio...Pugmill and New/Used Wheel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOQqQwYdXW9NEMPoHj7LDiOHMA_Uvt2CgCXxdYeqMGyWEI9-Q8n7h3ELrkDlyClHmF2SiKkQVtGScxr52L7ZLpNQciN3uPaynIdigAaku3wGRJwOiewczGnBIg05xQyg7c6fEULnqH_A/s1600/100_5739.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOQqQwYdXW9NEMPoHj7LDiOHMA_Uvt2CgCXxdYeqMGyWEI9-Q8n7h3ELrkDlyClHmF2SiKkQVtGScxr52L7ZLpNQciN3uPaynIdigAaku3wGRJwOiewczGnBIg05xQyg7c6fEULnqH_A/s400/100_5739.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563531823210935666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_ctHC_JoP3-Q3FLizMI6mARqrFBwA3VSKWYHCYII3AbUPI2FEiRLz3TD4sh7n_siyCHbViq2xeZJIdVjjSPu3mVJcA63eVkEAMZken606wb4g1BBBAxF5CVFJ2bUWUryfU_pzRnh-fA/s1600/100_5738.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_ctHC_JoP3-Q3FLizMI6mARqrFBwA3VSKWYHCYII3AbUPI2FEiRLz3TD4sh7n_siyCHbViq2xeZJIdVjjSPu3mVJcA63eVkEAMZken606wb4g1BBBAxF5CVFJ2bUWUryfU_pzRnh-fA/s400/100_5738.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563531699025269442" border="0" /></a><br />Well, I have not cleaned the inside studio out yet but I have to get in there and get it done! By golly I have orders! BUT, I also have to get back in the pottery studio and it was clean until my Dear Sweet Husband drove from Texas to Arizona for some great deals! He bought me a barely use clay boss to add to my Pacifica GT800 (which I love) I did want to add a Brent CXC to the mix but we found this clay boss like new for 500.00 with bats and glazes and it is the 1 horse power. I now have another to be lazy and go from high fire to low fire without just micro cleaning the wheel down and my son Devin (age11) can now throw opposite me. He has been working clay since he just turned 6, in fact he has been doing it longer than me.<br />He went with mt Husband, John, on this mission to get a pug mill, I found a nice lady that goes to auctions and buys then out. SHe bought a couple of pug mills but did not know what they were, she called it a clay kneader. But, what I called her about was she had wheels for sale for 100.00 dollars each and of coarse they were gone! But, she told me she had a BLUE BIRD deairing 800 clay kneader and would sell it for 300.oo dollars and she claimed it worked, well, we decided if it did not we wanted it. John and Devin loaded the car with movies and the dvd player and left on a Sunday morning to make their rounds. They came back on Monday by 2pm, Devin skipped school (he makes straight A's) and went right to bed and John and my oldest Dylan unloaded the car and we played and touched our new toys. I have been dreaming of a pugmill but I must admit I might not be ready for such a big one. I really would like to have two bluebird 400s or two shimpos that size..to run low and high fire clay. Time will tell maybe this will be easy to clean once I take it apart for it first cleaning. But right now its LUCKY, LUCKY me!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-83266333104131794332011-01-15T10:31:00.005-06:002011-01-15T10:47:55.394-06:00I need a CLEAN STUDIO!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwNH-IrHv_Jb49fa2pf3osaRfr8KOUbkekqWaM-nO4CB9U-Qw1RR8N3StJZCShIxTKqXWnPjL5J8l3oY6es9l8BJicjFbLdRcnI71qRCNSC6ix2YIsMNk51Q80iBFMZh0hBwPcvg0KJg/s1600/100_5735.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwNH-IrHv_Jb49fa2pf3osaRfr8KOUbkekqWaM-nO4CB9U-Qw1RR8N3StJZCShIxTKqXWnPjL5J8l3oY6es9l8BJicjFbLdRcnI71qRCNSC6ix2YIsMNk51Q80iBFMZh0hBwPcvg0KJg/s400/100_5735.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562455092604609890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWd3OMN92jqp0nhFw_ETsxzqCad-PuoofNOrH3X0zz1Btf50uzThBCpfCyoqklCGghHqHDR-yjPWw14GKgrDaqzQ7En6UoDv9BHz2xCGobaJx31Kmztgo5ixa3HmB9HHQYw3t_sq2XVio/s1600/100_5734.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWd3OMN92jqp0nhFw_ETsxzqCad-PuoofNOrH3X0zz1Btf50uzThBCpfCyoqklCGghHqHDR-yjPWw14GKgrDaqzQ7En6UoDv9BHz2xCGobaJx31Kmztgo5ixa3HmB9HHQYw3t_sq2XVio/s400/100_5734.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562454977512655042" border="0" /></a> MY BIG OLE" MESS<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwctW_E4VSy-wGFoHu4OkLoVUq5RpcR1dqGi-dbX3R-EdxhbkrWzIvW1L8L7Y7H6H_ctHrChWVCibWV_44dHfSHt_kwBwi6EHv3yHaI3uL_7YnhEqCh-pFaM1qo8aqajA5Lk3NGzf3x4/s1600/100_5733.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwctW_E4VSy-wGFoHu4OkLoVUq5RpcR1dqGi-dbX3R-EdxhbkrWzIvW1L8L7Y7H6H_ctHrChWVCibWV_44dHfSHt_kwBwi6EHv3yHaI3uL_7YnhEqCh-pFaM1qo8aqajA5Lk3NGzf3x4/s400/100_5733.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562454781471261298" border="0" /></a><br />Most people know that I went back to school after years of nursing! Since the Fall of 2008 I have been driving to Angelo State University to up my education in pottery-mainly high fire reduction and jewelry (lost wax casting). Well, the end is near! Classes were finished last semester and this semester I just have to do a student show...NO BIGGIE!<br />What does this have to do with my studio you ask? After classes were finished it was time for the holidays and the house had to be cleaned and of coarse the studio was ignored for the time being and it went to hell in a hand basket and QUICK! So here are photos of it! YUCK!!!<br />I am cleaning it up and posting goodies, things I will not do, or try, want to do, tired or moving around or tried and don't want to do. Like what? Solder memory pendants. Blag! Not my thing, a 65 dollar iron and the copper tape and all the extras (some a friend gave me after she stopped doing lead stained glass but most I bought) and now it is all in a box and going to be sold on etsy.<br />And a beads, broken jewelry, ceramic pendants...I am going to make my creative life easier and more organized.<br />I have always been able to pick up a hobby/art and be able to do it well but I have so many things I do or can do but I can not spread myself out like this so, I will sell off the supplies and stick to what I love and just get better at that...pottery and jewelry making!<br />I feel empowered and will use this blog to start off my new life.....next we will look at my pottery studio and the new purchases. Cheers!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-85662779261250180812011-01-14T20:57:00.004-06:002011-01-14T21:28:06.328-06:00January 2011 Pepper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIHxUpm3rEWF-pnoVosgehuK6PQwnJ2qKEfvIboj1mKGDcJtjE86pJScnAQchzac8p-yuKrcBjfViA87SMRxzlJJIC3q-kUsKglZcW5ByJxu3V675Nqtxe5YKq63QgkAaaqSu0utKJVs/s1600/100_5554.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIHxUpm3rEWF-pnoVosgehuK6PQwnJ2qKEfvIboj1mKGDcJtjE86pJScnAQchzac8p-yuKrcBjfViA87SMRxzlJJIC3q-kUsKglZcW5ByJxu3V675Nqtxe5YKq63QgkAaaqSu0utKJVs/s400/100_5554.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562248805777661266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRY7shbIPJSR9lAmavQuZHM69ErmdORljULBNrsNhx5QV2sMptu03IEj5gx-GWeqjpFC50OXAwBvYXtGkpRMXLYLaQQpNtIA_JbXaHcDNffx2UbClIrjNNwJrzoOjnQEaAneJqnuTB4Jw/s1600/100_5741.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRY7shbIPJSR9lAmavQuZHM69ErmdORljULBNrsNhx5QV2sMptu03IEj5gx-GWeqjpFC50OXAwBvYXtGkpRMXLYLaQQpNtIA_JbXaHcDNffx2UbClIrjNNwJrzoOjnQEaAneJqnuTB4Jw/s400/100_5741.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562248164769840866" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry it has been awhile. One of my New Years resolutions is to work my blog! Today Pepper went to the Vet, the surgeon was in town also. The xrays show healing is now, finally taking place. On his right leg, where the ligaments were torn and the wrist was broke his leg sways back. This is permanent damage and it was causing stress to the other leg and it was not healing. This was a set back, a brace was bought and we used it and have seen a improvement...in fact, several. He has went one full month without breaking the right splints and healing is finally progressing. He does not like the brace and he chewed it and found ways to pull it off. It has velcro on it and if he gets on something like the couch and the velcro attaches he can pull it off. I will sometimes lightly coban the brace to cover the velcro. He is a turd and can be sneaky so, if he leaves the family room we know he is going to take off the brace. His weight is still a issue, it has yo-yo'd and funny, it seems to yo-yo with my husband's work schedule! June 18, 2010 was when this happened and the reward was over 1000.00 dollars and now it has been put to rest. I am sad to say people have been in a up roar and wished us well and know us and Pepper by sight BUT, no leads on who did this! Animal crimes are on the rise everywhere and we need to make people accountable....Please read this story....<br />http://bigcountryhomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=330856<br /><br />Pepper is alive but handicapped, he is a indoor dog only, now hates men...all men! Except the family like my husband and sons but, my Dad is one he dislikes now and my Uncle,who, both love animals. He is scarred emotionally, he hates thunderstorms, laundry, the vacuum cleaner...if these items come out he runs and hides. And lets take about cats, for some reason now he runs.<br />He has changed in some ways but his love for us and strong will to live is still in tact.<br />Here is a new photo posted of him and a old one of him prior to the accident. We keep his hair short to be able to get rag baths due to being in splints 24/7....he not as pretty anymore but his eyes are full of love. I will start keeping this blog up to date on Pepper's recovery for I am done with school and now he and I are in the studio daily.<br />Michelle and PepperMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-15213983970798211312010-09-07T17:02:00.002-05:002010-09-07T17:12:16.019-05:00Pepper Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikv7qF5X253KoE8ytn-E5Oia8YaVvW5ZhEPMdueNY0taSsumxBPziv1BGz3I7OJRaImDTume4uH0e6R98yllhpSc3P7B57hoyfh8n_MTXpnD-9Vby_UsRwUJBG5QIWxetA6L-JE1qVQDE/s1600/100_4553.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikv7qF5X253KoE8ytn-E5Oia8YaVvW5ZhEPMdueNY0taSsumxBPziv1BGz3I7OJRaImDTume4uH0e6R98yllhpSc3P7B57hoyfh8n_MTXpnD-9Vby_UsRwUJBG5QIWxetA6L-JE1qVQDE/s400/100_4553.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514297767562811090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-a3ycQHa2ZCN02KwQBhjDVwzRGe1czEpapfjMEE9-w59Ka0dh5sFqQn8h-RfhLuZkXDRBTY536xfooHJJByBExcgQOs0rFrmySNFpq8DJsVIsesrmKC_fV0h6_fFfLJoRyenqgwsAG0/s1600/100_4551.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-a3ycQHa2ZCN02KwQBhjDVwzRGe1czEpapfjMEE9-w59Ka0dh5sFqQn8h-RfhLuZkXDRBTY536xfooHJJByBExcgQOs0rFrmySNFpq8DJsVIsesrmKC_fV0h6_fFfLJoRyenqgwsAG0/s400/100_4551.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514297760721431810" border="0" /></a><br />So sorry for those that follow Pepper's care...he has been on a up and down battle or at least we have!!! He is happy as long as his belly gets rubbed! He breaks the splints so often that now we replace them every 10 days instead of 14 but he still breaks them. We may need to push to 7 but, our wallet say NO! But, his health has been the #1 factor so, we do what we have to! He now has a new style it is the indoor doggie do! He got to be a mess and since he will be a indoor dog from now on....photos will be posted.. and tail was left intact. He is gaining weight even though we watch his food intake...though the boys have been sliding fries off their plates. His neck is as large as his shoulders and his growing. He is near 30 lbs but should be 20, this will not be good for his legs but, since he is down and hardly eats...I guess what he does eat just goes straight to the neck, belly and thighs!!! I know how that feels!<br />This weekend I wanted some homemade peanut brittle and made it...it is so good and I do not need it but I had to have it for a sweet tooth! No, Pepper did not get any! I promise to do better here and on face book but the esty link is up to date http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?page=13&thread_id=6558905<br /><br />pop back and read some!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-20244764906112107532010-07-18T14:27:00.003-05:002010-07-18T14:35:04.000-05:00Surgeons reportNext Friday the surgeon will do a last effort surgery to repair the leg...the damage was so bad in the first place and his leg is so small and now three pins are pulled out and he has a fracture that runs lacteral down the leg....they will try to wire the plate in place, he will have to be down immoblized ...right!!! They don't know this dog! He understood that some dogs just can not be kept down and stated that smaller breeds are the worst. If this does not work they will do one surgery to remove all metal work and let it heal as it will and we will get a custom made doggie wheelchair. He is too lively to be put down. Removing that leg is not a option and the other one will never be able to hold him even with the wrist fused. If he wasn't so loving and happy maybe putting him down would be a option but it is not. Again, Thank you for the support. MichelleMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-3155880709540915262010-07-15T18:23:00.002-05:002010-07-15T18:30:29.239-05:00New Hit!!!After one week of us knowing that pepper has been down, not feeling well, after the splint change...I called the vet and told the what was up. They told me to bring him in. I told them he has been down, does not use the left leg, hardly eats, and will just stay in one spot if you are there all day. They checked him out...temp. - okay, no smells, splints - okay...lets x-ray, bad news...plate and half of the pins are pulled out and vet does not think surgeon can repair. A call is been made and we are waiting to hear. We will take precautions like he will have surgery in am but we will not know one way or another until the morning. If it can not be repaired, it can not be removed due to the other leg can not hold him due to its injuries. He will have to be put down....this has been a hard hit. After all our family was attacked....and now after all we have done we might lose him.<br />Thank you for all your support, MichelleMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-76687034831260323562010-07-11T16:33:00.002-05:002010-07-11T16:41:28.858-05:00Thank you and new update!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwXuG3Z8QrblO1dC0HgpWqH_ukeaTMrzeff_e1D7dnB3dnGwWaeQ4bvDhSY09xpUoPRlq_Otf0mxuUEEBQKMOc06ZSg0ziA2juloEFuBSB2b1LIH3aUMrKqA4AcfcfZzl3wYhkjTpdBY/s1600/100_4137.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwXuG3Z8QrblO1dC0HgpWqH_ukeaTMrzeff_e1D7dnB3dnGwWaeQ4bvDhSY09xpUoPRlq_Otf0mxuUEEBQKMOc06ZSg0ziA2juloEFuBSB2b1LIH3aUMrKqA4AcfcfZzl3wYhkjTpdBY/s400/100_4137.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492766981786189586" border="0" /></a><br />Thank you for all the support, it has been great during this hectic time! One thing is it is hard to keep this dog down...he broke a splint and had to go back to vet and be sedated and re-splinted. He has been on additional meds to keep his pain level down for his is really in pain on the left side, the one he broke the splint on. Of coarse I got a lecture on how we have to keep him down and I told them it is hard he will not stay down nor in a cage. In the kennel he goes crazy, but there in the kennel they said he is sweet and quiet....then a tech came up to the front and said ...OH! you are here that may be why he is crazied...he is hitting his splints on the walls and his head and shoulders whinning and howeling..no one said anything else to me! They now saw it, he wants to be right in the middle of the family at all times! He drooled for nearly 24 hours after the sedation I think it did not wear off so fast. His eyes were wide and he just laid and we had to hold him up to potty...12 more weeks of this!!!!! Lord help me!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-52439195344368144982010-07-05T14:38:00.002-05:002010-07-05T14:46:44.195-05:00How this has effected everything!This accident or act of violence on our dog/family member ahd just really effected all...I have screwed up where it cost me money...I had some sales and was giving a costumer her discount and them shipped the items later I noticed I refunded the full amount! That is was I get for being tired and over worked and doing business, well, I explained to the person and they said they understood with all I had going on and would pay and NOTHING...this is not a time for us to be able to soak this up. What have I done to get this karma. I have a husband working 60 out of 72 hours to get us out of dept and we are all effected...my kids are disappointed no holidays this summer or even a trip to the local movie theater but we are thankful to have Pepper. It would be nice if we could have the people who did this, I feel tired and bad about the whole situation but then I go off and do something that dumb and I am lucky enough to get a dishonest person. I am thankful for a the family and friends that have been here for support and a few kind words. When I have felt like giving up you guys have been here...Thank you.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-44511769004959829822010-06-29T20:00:00.002-05:002010-06-29T20:01:38.320-05:00Called vet at 8 am, Pepper went in at 8 am was suppose to come home but they never called, was asked what was up staff just said he pooped and peed and they would have vet call when he got in. Hour and half later he called, they got busy and the whole ordeal took longer than expected and they had to sedate him, first they just tried a shot and that wasn't<br />enough so it was late after they were done do he stayed...yes I was like a call would of been nice, he had a raw spot at the top of the splint so they cut down the height, he doesn't need it to be that tall on that leg. He now hates riding in the car, we noticed that today...wonder why? I really dislike what those people did and there have been no tips...I guess as far as the system goes they may get away...While my dog suffers and we are suffering money wise like you don't know. We got the bill today and my folks helped pay it but I wanted to cry my dad works so hard in his shop ...6 days a week in the heat or cold 12-14 hour days...we were already behind due to my husbands surgery now this made it worse...STOP, just listen don't think I am asking for anything, I just need to get this off my chest..all day I have had to hear about the bill collectors calling my folks...I have talked with them and made partial payments but they still call. I just can't help but ask why did we keep getting kicked while we are down? I know we are not the only ones. I just feel defeated....<br /><br />Sorry..got off topic..he can stand to potty but we need to carry out, we need to kennel him in the house vet afraid he wants to go and afriad he will hurt something. Dog wants to move, he said we can confine in a small room and let him move around just no other dogs, running, jumping, and I had to buy puppy food and put him on that, vet said formula better for bones. Still on pain meds, antiinflamatory meds and antibiotics....and in week another sedation and bandage/splint change....I will take photos to post in am. Bad, bad day...I can't stand this crap!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-74180765222620887182010-06-27T12:57:00.002-05:002010-06-27T13:16:41.538-05:00Peppers First Trip to PetSmart SInce AccidentOkay, your asking yourself ...why? My hubby has been working to to get the money we need to pay his bill so, he has been on the ambulance every minute he is off from the Abilene Fir Dept. but,<br />yesterday he had 10 lovely hours off. Did he want to spend with us? NO, he went and spent some time at my Dads shop, important person he is going to loan some money to help pay this bill but we must pay back, bad thing is I hear it is my Mom s new kitchen sink fund! I know Pepper is more important even to her but it doesn't make it easy on me and the fact that the thugs that did this are still free. Anyway, the vet call and said Pepper could come home Because Sunday he did not have a full staff and he must remain of his feet and we are home and with me being a nurse he felt we could take care of out little buddy. We got him BUT he went into hubby's arms, I drove home but told hubby I had to go to PetSmart to get Pepper a Belly Band, I needed some dog food, some wet for Pepper, some pink turtle food (people tell me turtles are color blind then it must be the sent but he likes the pink one only sold at P/S) and I needed new chew toys, tug toys, milk bones...staple treats... for the all the fur babies and one shell baby. Hubby still carrying Pepper so many knew who he was, they took photos, cried, coo'd, or was just down right mad at what happened to our baby boy ( the only boy dog in the pack-and I am the only girl in our pack...LOL!) He was nervous with men but not so much with the women but alittle due to them being strangers. He was treated like a little king. Tomorrow he goes back to the vet for bandage and splint changes.<br />He slept with me but when hubby came home at 5 am for a hour and half nap being at the foot of the bed was not enough he worked his way out of his belly band and up into my hubby's arm up under his arm pit.<br />This is the mean doggie that someone threw from a truck! I hope they don't tell what they did to the wrong person they might find themselves in a bad situation...some of the people we have met or have contacted me have some strong feelings about this.....I just can't get that way. I don't think it would be good for my house hold but I feel so cared for. Thank you fro caring....... Michelle and PepperMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-84274612043685403232010-06-26T17:32:00.002-05:002010-06-26T17:50:13.781-05:00Pepper- AccidentOkay, I am learning <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">alot</span> about myself from this accident and that I am a strong woman....the other day I acted out and posted a stupid post here I took my anger out like a child when the forum was closed on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">etsy</span> so I could not "talk" with my life line. They did follow the rules and yes there are other rules everyday we see that other break, they don't catch, I turn the other cheek because I know I always get caught and never get away with nothing----I don't try either, it was by accident and I am not a forum junkie but, it was were I turned during this time and I am thankful it was there for me!<br />BUT, on the other hand I have had some stupid people to deal with....I had a customer buy A strand of beads, I emailed her I was a few days long at mailing them (should of mailed on Monday but mailed Friday)I know It is sob awful of of me, I sent a email, said it was mailed, why and I am sorry. She sends one back with caps and tons of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">explanations</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">points</span> that she need to make 12 necklaces ( out of one strand of beads) and was just not nice and after mine she sent another say she has as business and business is business she knew she sounded rude...all I could say was yes you were but I sincerely hope you never walk a mile in my shoes.<br />Am I wrong...maybe. Anything other than is attitude I would of refunded her some of half her money back. Why have I had some people just act like this is nothing ..like go on it is just a dog and a few people just said why make a fuss it is a animal it does nothing for us. These are the people that are only a bit better that the ones that did this to my dog.<br /><br />I will apologize now for my rant...just in-case I hurt anyones feelings. I just wanted to blow off steam.<br /><br />Now, Pepper is home, total bed rest, Monday he will return for new splints, check up and clean bandages and US? The bill, the vet was going to work on it this weekend.<br />I will take photos and post.<br />Just to recap...he had a two hour surgery that placed a plate and 7 screw in one leg and the day prior he had a procedure to reduce the wrist and yesterday it still looked good when they re- x rayed it.<br />Thanks for your support. MichelleMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-44293083334757012992010-06-24T22:59:00.002-05:002010-06-24T23:16:57.383-05:00etsy and stupidityOkay, so they closed the thread so I will turn here. due to<br /><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td rowspan="3" style="padding: 0px 15px 0px 0px; width: 75px;"><table style="width: 8px; height: 40px;"><tbody><tr><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 5px 0px 0px;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyMichelle"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">HeyMichelle</span></a> says:</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 15px 0px 20px;"> I'm so sorry to hear about what happened. I hope that your dog will be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ok</span>...<br /><br />We can't solicit donations in the forums though, so I am going to close this thread. Thank you...<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I never asked anyone for anything except friendship or a shoulder I guess this was seen as too much. I asked for help in getting the person/persons that did this. I believe you followed a flag or skimmed this thread and did not read it because <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">somedays</span> it was a life line for me to my sanity.<br />I found a support group and you found a silly thing to shut it down.<br />Everyday people on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">etsy</span> do thing that don't follow the rules and I never say a thing...I am trying to keep the rage from building after stupid people attacked a helpless animal who is a member of my family and you shut down my life line because you think I am soliciting.<br />People sell items they did not make, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">soapers</span> selling potters mugs and soap dishes, others selling flip flops from the market but you turn the other cheek...why maybe because you get a piece of that pie. I asked for nothing but friendship and ideas and someone to listen.<br />Who are you?<br />I have asked why did this happen to us and today I was told by a complete stranger.......<br />it is because I am strong enough to get up everyday and fight for my family with nothing I am going after these sick <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">individuals</span> to stop them from doing it again! I did not and will not just lay down. AND you will not put up a stupid speed bump because that is what you did....you let people talk in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">etsy</span> forums about sex, drinking, and other non professional items yet my thread is shut down and you paste <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">do's</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">don'ts</span> and a I'm sorry....You did not read it or you would of read what it meant....he is not just a DOG, he is a family member would it of made a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">differance</span> if <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">it</span> was my son and then you would still cut me off from the people that care?<br />You read your own rules! Throw me from a speeding truck why don't you.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-45336697699041329622010-06-22T22:46:00.002-05:002010-06-22T22:55:08.895-05:00Interview on 10 O'clock New About PepperHere is the link...please I know I looked awful sounded bad with the tears and snot, my son was mad, my Husband just talked with the vet and was getting over a cold sweat! Pepper looked good and you can see some of my other babies, the large blue merle is Abbie is our australian shepard and the red tri is a mini aussie, Ginger and the white dog is the new member a american eskimo spitz, Roxie<br />http://bigcountryhomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=263195Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-80684607256783273102010-06-22T17:10:00.000-05:002010-06-22T17:11:14.357-05:00etsy linkHere is more info and a long post on Pepper<br />from etsy!<br />http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6552600&page=1Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-10944015525522457212010-06-22T10:59:00.001-05:002010-06-22T11:01:33.954-05:00Facebook<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Z6h8TjSwarhr1FIeGZu6rbZG6F0i275f2GT8xxxpuuMQZ1Kdkkh-0paOysOab_HTG8uUuAePXfOxlrtMMhDRW0aRvL2jObpf3dbZ3cZ-9CYBvTMiwF7gRap_zPQ2CK1kfr4dxxuu67c/s1600/100_3991.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Z6h8TjSwarhr1FIeGZu6rbZG6F0i275f2GT8xxxpuuMQZ1Kdkkh-0paOysOab_HTG8uUuAePXfOxlrtMMhDRW0aRvL2jObpf3dbZ3cZ-9CYBvTMiwF7gRap_zPQ2CK1kfr4dxxuu67c/s400/100_3991.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485628707014382754" border="0" /></a><br />Additional photos seen on facebookMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-25833394425545834962010-06-22T10:16:00.005-05:002010-06-22T11:04:27.408-05:00PepperBefore<br />accident<br />our<br />BabyMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-13821081634464358872010-06-22T10:16:00.004-05:002010-06-22T10:39:58.161-05:00PepperI am now going to post here instead of in the esty etc forums. Even if this just becomes nothing more than a journal for me atleast I can express myself and not just sit and cry, my eyes are painful and swollen. Right now I can take crap from someone that, to me, sounds like it comes from a self centered person that has never had the love of a animal.Animals give love and nevr ever ask for anything in return. I am trying to take care of my family and him, some of my families items like dinner at a decent time or that my kids clean clothes are still in the laundry baskets on the love set...we have a show coming up on the 4th of July weekend...I need to finish up my pottery that is on the drying racks!!!! And jewelry I need to make! Stuff I need to pack, will he be able to travel, if not who will watch him? I had three deaths in my family last December, the only family left and here is my MOM and Dad and they will be come too and they have 4 cats.<br />Its after 10am I have not heard from my husband so I do not know if any or how any interviews went yet.<br />The local cruelty officers are trying to help but it is paperwork and statements...not complaining. I am doing it.<br />Pepper is in got spirits and wants to be loved, really wags his tag when we come to in to the room to take turns taking care of him. He ate a full meal last night...first one since be fore accident.<br />No b/m yet but I am waiting bought baby wipes and more puppy pads and will go and get a male pee wrap thing from Petsmart http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3830111 would rather buy handmade but time line here is short I hope it will not be held against me...I think this will be better for him. Thank you to DoodyPops who gave me the idea...so many etsy folks have helped with great ideas in his care!<br />Love to you all I will post more Later...Michelle and PepperMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-63036805821658614772010-01-24T14:54:00.002-06:002010-01-24T15:08:54.254-06:00A late New YearMy blog has been just sitting here going stale! What have I been doing? School, trying to finish that BFA I wanted to get and be a Mom, wife, Daughter and run a business...plus a artist. I had a chance to do some watercolors for ASU musical and jumped on it for the experience and the fact that I found I love watercolor BUT finding time. During the holiday break we lost my dear loving Mother in law. What to do without her? She is the rock in the family for so many and I know the heart for my husband for it has been hard on him and making it hard on the rest of our family......I hope it can calm down or Lord, help us. My Grandmother fell and broke her hip, elbow and shoulder and had surgery but, never recovered. All just prior to Christmas Day. Christmas was bleak but atleast my oldest was with me, he is a big part of my heart. A friend of the family died the day after Christmas to make matters worse. My Mom is sick and I now have to be a nurse again a help over see her care. Due to her prior illness it is making what is wrong more difficult. It will all work out. I have found time to make jewelry again, paint and start up my wheel and play in the mud!<br />Life can throw us some real pot holes now and then and we have to slow down and keep going.<br />So, take time do the things that keep you sane and slow down it will get better....that is my advice.....LOVE, HUGS, and KISSES! MichelleMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-72794116212466121322009-09-13T13:05:00.001-05:002009-09-13T13:07:38.191-05:00Thank youThank you for all the support I have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">recieved</span> during Dylan's recovery. We will be listing new pottery for the Christmas season<br />http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30861786<br />check it out and Thank you MichelleMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-11727425033782426212009-08-17T16:45:00.002-05:002009-08-17T16:52:33.247-05:00I am Back, BABY!Okay, thia has been one of the worst summers I have ever had in my life.....family deaths, a beloved pet dies (that is a killer in itself) a kiln melts down and now my oldest son at 15 years old get a motorcycle a 250cc and gets his motorcycle license, two weeks ago today. He went three houses down the street and crash! We found him spread eagle and in bad shape...the firedept and ambulance was there quick but with hubby a paramedic and me a nurse we knew atleast there was a broken collar bone and a totaled bike. He is getting better after surgery but is was rough going for awhile and mentally there I was a mess! He is a drummer in the school drum line so that is on hold and it was his right arm and he is right handed. more later.....Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-31464397074208037652009-07-16T00:48:00.002-05:002009-07-16T00:50:39.646-05:00New KIlnOkay I have gotten a new digital Paragon and we are firing!!!! First load is being listed now on ETSY site! Check it out!<br />http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27894631<br />Drop a line tell me what you think. The old kiln will be outfitted for a raku kiln at a later date so nothing goes to waste. Hope all is well....I have tons of work to get caught up with! Love hugs and kisses!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-4343358636643137902009-06-23T11:41:00.003-05:002009-06-23T11:45:52.518-05:00KILN on DRUGS!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO5WS0mpnJ-iwj7_ypjWhI630jU_bnjPWEIskJskg6g8NQZezdOl2K31Qrb9UlY61ZpyGrPwDqw9SogswKOsUUflfm-t4jJV_5v-WIrqDnDmKUcUVcbKAjVKo25XYq1Y7VIUESaiyuCo/s1600-h/100_0283.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO5WS0mpnJ-iwj7_ypjWhI630jU_bnjPWEIskJskg6g8NQZezdOl2K31Qrb9UlY61ZpyGrPwDqw9SogswKOsUUflfm-t4jJV_5v-WIrqDnDmKUcUVcbKAjVKo25XYq1Y7VIUESaiyuCo/s400/100_0283.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350564941297215538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vtz2SJlBVu8QEb9s7i6BNR3F9QRNJlmr6b9qUJXCbM_BvjKtWLxaLQPd9LcJndD7csaJHVoaoqgQWxJqDNmr5lbyXIVdH_Cusv6aHjz1CGeFO0LOY48a9IGXNQFVt80ClikJqBjuW9M/s1600-h/100_0282.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vtz2SJlBVu8QEb9s7i6BNR3F9QRNJlmr6b9qUJXCbM_BvjKtWLxaLQPd9LcJndD7csaJHVoaoqgQWxJqDNmr5lbyXIVdH_Cusv6aHjz1CGeFO0LOY48a9IGXNQFVt80ClikJqBjuW9M/s400/100_0282.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350564936756145746" border="0" /></a><br />Okay, after I cried and the feeling of wanting to vomit left me here is what I found after opening my kiln! It was set right, what went wrong...after a million firings...one wrong. That was a week of work and 3 new shelves that had new kiln wash on them and furniture...boooooo!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-66117027110688410812009-06-16T17:56:00.002-05:002009-06-16T18:03:08.943-05:00DPSLORD! Have you spent a little over two hours hanging out at the DPS ? Well, I did today with my oldest to get his drivers permit and yes he did pass and get it so, WATCH OUT! Another teen out and about on the streets this summer! But, I met a few ladies there...funny how you can meet people at the strangest places! On lady was older and nice, she lost her husband in November, you could tell she was lonely and another was there for three hours yesterday but had to leave to go to work before they called her number...and she came back! The lady we first came to was in need of more coffee to say the least but the ones in the back were real nice but I was glad to get out of there...then it was time to get the youngest from summer school to go to pottery and get the oldest new drum heads....needless to say I would love a nap but I just a few minutes prior to having to get up and get dinner going. You know I did have planned to get in my studio today! WHAT ABOUT ME!!!?????!!!! Love, hugs and kissesMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427994954040111720.post-79317069204434847082009-06-11T15:36:00.000-05:002009-06-11T15:37:31.626-05:00Dr.Pepper 118th birthday in Dublin TexasCOME JOIN US IN DUBLIN TEXAS FOR DR.PEPPER DAYS THIS SATURDAY JUNE 13, FREE BIRTHDAY CAKE (118TH FOR DR. PEPPER) AND DR.PEPPER, TOUR THE LAST FACTORY THAT MAKES DR. PEPPER THE OLD FASHION WAY IN BOTTLES WITH PURE CANE SUGAR. see link<br />http://www.dublindrpepper.com/birthday.aspx?odrd=true&setuser=Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218451622993466335noreply@blogger.com0