Where Are Norma's Rugs????

Please be aware these rugs are missing.  Hand hooked works of art, and someone decided they wanted them.  They did not work on these rugs for hours, their heart felt labor is not in these rugs.  Perhaps the person/persons who took these are regretting it and if that is so, there should be some way for them to be returned.  I suppose it could happen....they could appear at the Church they were taken from perhaps.

I dream, I like to think well of everyone.  Please keep these rugs in your mind's eye and notify Norma Batastini if you see them.  ......................................

There was no rain in site the morning I started painting the deck.  It took me two days....ok, I'm a bit slower now than a few years ago :)  It rained 4 hours after I was finished...didn't ask me...just decided to rain.  The rain caused to no harm....now when my husband decided to wear his farm boots across it the next day, well he came to no harm either....it was just a fleeting thought ...really.

Today I sent in two applications, one is a new member application, the other is a supplemental (a member who has found another Revolutionary War Patriot).  Genealogy is addictive....helping a person find their ancestors is "cool beans".  The NSDAR is a service organization and information can be found on line.

 My night blooming cyrus had one bloom.  There have been as many as 12 on this old friend of mine.  Early evening it began to open.  Though the later photo isn't a good one, the bloom was full and our house had a wonderful fragrance.  I can see neighbors traveling by horse and buggy to see and celebrate the occasion.  By morning they are wilted....

 

 The sun was shining on this early this morning when this photo was taken.......Pip and I are changing colors on the rug that will hang above one of the doors. It should be done soon, welllll if I quit changing things.  The room it will be in is a bit dark, with little natural light. 

Pip and I wish you a lovely Summer........

Decoration Day 1912

Today is Memorial Day 2012.  Posted above is a postcard that belonged to my Great Great Aunt of Pleasants County WV.  Decoration Day first began following the Civil War and has continued in to what we have today. Look closely at the medals displayed on the jackets of the gentlemen of the back row.

The above headstone is of Jonathan Bayard Morgan.  His resting place is over looking Fredericksburg.  He died in the "ambulance" according to his Civil War Records.


This small country cemetery overlooks the Middle Island
Creek in Tyler County WV.
Rest well our veterans....you are remembered.

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The new background photo is dedicated in memory of a classmate and friend.  She knew I wanted a mimosa tree and saw that I got one. I know she is watching over her family and friends.

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 Cedar Lakes Rug Camp of 2012 was blessed with very nice weather.  To the left you see Susan Feller discussing planning with one of her students,Lanna . Susan's rugs are displayed on the wall.
Below is my sister, Carol, in the pink with other "happy" rug hookers, Susan and Patsy, in Susan's class. The light poured through the windows, the energy flowed, designs were drawn, and smiles and laughter all combined to make this a wonderful experience.  With only one problem: it was over too soon!

I wanted to share photos of the rug show but the photographs were so unlike the rugs, soooooo..... Watch out for Teresa Nieberding and her Peacock art rug!  There were wonderful rugs in this show of all sizes and colors!  

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 WV hay time....

and a deck to paint, and since we can't naturalize here without disappearing....ahhhh can Sauder Village and August be far away :)

But as you see Pip has a different view of Summer............hook on!

Shirley's Vacation!

Shirley took a vacation to Myrtle Beach.  However the week's weather was soooo nice she spent most of her time resting on the bed.....the sun, and yes, food called us away often.

 .....so many jelly fish beached.

A photo of a shy friend.









We got to visit with our daughter and the lovely Lucy.  There are dog people, but in this case Lucy is a dog-person!  Don't you love the way she sits on the couch?

It's Spring on the WV ranch. There is some catching up to do following our get away.  There is a deck to paint, some landscaping to do.  I'm working on genealogy to assist members in to our DAR Chapter and looking forward to DAR Conference.  Also there is a High School Class reunion ....our small town doubles in size for the long weekend...
And soon, very soon, joining my sister for her first Rug Hooking Camp.  OK, I admit, I'm behind .....and am truly looking forward to the catching up!

Photo taken by "my husband" :)

 Blessings to all ..... I'll be back....sometime....Happy Spring!

Ahhhh Spring!

The Spring Hook In of the Buckeye Rug Hookers Guild ....held in Ohio at the Loveland Artists Studio...it was a wonderful beginning to the rug hooking year!

 Carol, my sister, and I traveled 4 hours and 20 minutes to join the fun and meet and visit with the BRHG members and friends.  The view out of our window at the hotel was indeed in full bloom. 

Carol and a few chairs :)

On the way back to West Virginia...across the state of Ohio....we stop for antiques.  The photo above is one of two hand made rugs that we spotted.  I do not know the pattern.  If you do please write in and tell us.

 

We loved the unique colors on our friend above.  I have seen many peacocks hooked in rugs, now I see the colors up close and personal I understand the force behind the patterns.  Carol took this photo.

On the home front, here are the blooms that have graced our yard for as long as our home has been here.  They bloomed earlier this year than I can ever remember.

This sentinel of our home was weary and we said good bye to him before a strong wind or storm could fell him and damage our home.  This tree will truly be missed by the family.

Zoom through the window....hanging bird feeder.

 May you have a wonderful Spring and all the time you need to work outside and enjoy the blooms!   Ahhh, but don't forget to pick up your hook.