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SUPERMOON: Best Moon Gazing Spots in Shekou

on 11/14/2016 - 01:20 pm

Chen Xiaochun of EYESHENZHEN today posted about the SUPERMOON event tonight where the moon "will appear up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than an average full moon."
With some of the clearest skies in all of China (for a city at least), Shenzhen is a great place to moon gaze. If you're looking for some ideas on where to do so tonight here in Shekou, consider the following:

 * the Eden Garden Rooftop Bar of the Hilton, with their stunning 270° views of Shekou (click here for photos). From there you'll be able to enjoy views of the moon overlooking Shenzhen Bay and even Sea World. They also have a telescope on an ...

Donate to Charity in November - Get Free Food & Drinks at Terrace

on 11/12/2016 - 08:55 pm

You've probably heard of Movember by now, or at least seen guys go unshaven during the month of November. But if you're like me, you may still be wondering what exactly growing a moustache helps to accomplish.

Throughout this last year, ShekouDaily has been involved with quite a few charity events across Southern China; more so as word spread that we gladly go out of our way to support charities. So it came as no surprise that we were approached by a few people asking if we'd get involved with Movember. In each of these cases, we asked the same question: "What is it we should do and how does it help the cause?" The answers were pretty much the same... "Grow a stache b ...

Shekou Weekend #45

on 11/11/2016 - 11:37 am

For months now people have been asking us to make more podcasts and videos. Last week we recorded a podcast of the weekend newsletter and we've done it again this week as well. If you prefer to watch a video instead, you're in luck!
This week is the first week we've produced a Shekou Weekend News Video. It's embedded below so just click play to start watching. We hope you like. Please Like, Comment, and Share it with others. We'd love to hear your feedback.

This week I'd like to start by congratulating the new President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. About half of U.S. voters are excited and can’t wait for you to take office. ...

EU Film Festival Comes to Shenzhen

on 11/11/2016 - 11:32 am

This is Europe, the Night of European Union Films. The 9th European Films Festival.
Sponsored by the Delegation of European Union in China and Mangonia, the 9th European Union Film Festival is coming to Shenzhen. 28 films contributed by European Union Countries will be screened across China.

Here we have chosen 2 films to be screened in Eden Garden, all films are in original language and with English and Chinese subtitles.

November 18 8:00pm onward Europa Language: German (with English and Chinese Subtitles)
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You Wanna Build A Snowman?

This is my first post for today, please pop back & check out my posts for Digital Delights & Sheepski!

I am here today, to share with you a creation I made for a guest designer spot over at C.R.A.F.T.  where I was chosen in there Top 3.

The theme for their challenge is....

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Creative Moments- Christmas in July
Little Red Wagon- Christmas
Cardz 4 Guyz- Christmas
Sunsational Stamps- Christmas in July
Aud Sentiment- Christmas in July with a sentiment

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Build A Snowman' by Melonheadz
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Skin- blush, 09 & 08
Jacket- caramel, 95, 94 & marine
Trousers- terracotta
Hat, gloves & scarf- marine, 72, 63, marsh green & 59
Boots- twilight sky, 120 & 118
Snow- 63 & 62

Papers & Embellishments
'turquoise' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'white' stamping card from Staples
Sentiment, computer generated

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'It's Snowing' embossing folder by Leonie Pujol
'C6 white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the girls over at C.R.A.F.T. for asking me to be guest designer this week. Make sure you pop over & check out there creations.
Hugs xx

Sandra H said...

Super cute card l love the image and the embossed backing paper is one of my favourites too! x

Karen Knott said...

Great card, love the embossed snow background and cute little character,
Kaz xx

Jane Willis said...

A really fun, happy card, although I'm now going to have the songs from Frozen going through my head all day! Thank you for sharing at Cardz 4 Guyz

JanR said...

Aw! So cute and fun! I love his smile. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

Sian said...

Great image, and a brilliant card! Thank you for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz. Sian.

Margreet said...

Those images of Melonheadz are so cute...love your card!
xxx Margreet

Helen said...

Love it, Shell - a great, fun design!

Thanks for joining us for the Sunsational Stamps Challenge and I hope we'll see you back again next month!

Helen x

MagsB said...

LOVE this, hun! I'm so glad you're a GDT at CRAFT!

love Mags B x

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Bloggers Challenge (Late) and D2D teacup bouquet

I had a wild week and am late for my Bloggers Challenge card......I also wanted to make a card for the D2D digi challenge in order to earn a free image for next week. (I have been playing along since December...if you make a card with the free image the first week of the month, you get another free image each week if you play and post a card to the website).
  These two cards are mirror image- and I think they look so different!  I used SU DSP and decided on a Yellow and Red color theme.
  The image is colored with Copic markers and I used Crystal effects on the cherries and in the centers of the flowers.
 Copic colors used: C1, C2, C3, YG63, Y11, Y13, Y15, R24, R27
**For More Bloggers Challenge cards, see the link on my side bar**
Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Blog hop for FCD Singing about L-O-V-E!!!

Welcome to the February Firecracker Designs by Pamela Blog Hop, where the Design Team is singing all about L-O-V-E-!!! That was not too hard for me, as my 23rd Wedding Anniversary is this Sunday! The Blog Hop officially starts Friday at 8AM, so if you arrive early, the links may not all connect yet.
  I have a fun song that we love to sing by Nat King Cole called L-O-V-E :
                               L is for the way you look at me
                               O is for the only one I see
                               V is very, very extraordinary
                               E is even more than anyone that you can adore
AAAAwwwwww  isn't that sweet??? The sentiment reads, " If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I'd walk in a garden forever".  Stamps are Paper Roses by Firecracker Designs by Pamela.

The background technique by the Technique Junkies- first I used 'Dabbed Shimmers', then 'Cuttlebug Highlights'.  (That BG paper started out white......).  Roses were colored with reinkers and the aqua brush, then highlighted with SU markers, and 'Whisped Edges' done on the main panel. The smaller leaves and gold embossed on White CS, and water colored, then carefully cut out.
Next, I punched out some flowers using Rich Razzleberry SU CS and Poison Ivy Iridescent paper and I stamped it with German Script from FCD. I put the layers together and used a brad in the center.  The Sketch is MoJo Monday.
  On to the BLOG HOP!  This is a circular Blog hop- keep hopping until you come back to where you started!  There is a prize- only Pamela knows where it, leave a comment on each blog for a chance to WIN!  To check and see if you won, check Pamela's blog on Monday.
  Next Stop is Tesa's Blog
Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Hope you enjoyed my card!
Shelly Schmidt

Monday, February 15, 2010

One World One Hop Winners

                                                   I offered three items for the One World One Hop event- and the winning numbers are:
#1 is 131 Vintage Crafter (Carol)- is taking the beaded amulet bag
#2 is 16 Wonderous Strange (Dorcas) Chose the 4 ATC's
and #3 48 Lorraine- will be receiving the crocheted flowers.

What fun- I was a winner, and wait until I post pictures of what I won -I won two things...... and I am so excited I am in Heaven!!!

 This is a scissor fob-since I do alot of needlework...or have a few aaaahhhhmmmm unfnished projects to work on- this is perfect for me. Sadie does a variety of stitching- here is her blog link.
And, I won a beautiful 8 x 10 collage from an artist in Australia- I am going to have it framed and have just the spot for it! Here is the blog link if you want to take a peek.

Have a Great day and thanks for participating and/or stopping by!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Technique Junkies Dabbed Shimmers and ATC swap

 I have been enjoying this new stamp set introduced last month by Firecracker Designs by Pamela called Got Chocolate?  I like Milk Chocolate...... and it is an invite to use Pink and Brown CS together and not use a Valentine..... I have my new TJ newsletter, and have been playing with a technique called Dabbed Shimmers (can you see the shimmer in the BG)?  And, Wisped Frames on the main sentiment.
Do you love the new SU Satin ribbon???  I really enjoy using it!

I think this card is a great card to send a friend instead of a Thank You card for dinner invites or for someone that does something nice for you.
  While I was Dabbing Shimmers.......I decided to whip up a set of ATC's- I used the same stamp set by Firecracker Designs by Pamela, and the same two techniques by the Technique Junkies I used Close to Cocoa )sparingly) and Creamy Carmel for the shimmer. I colored the truffles with Copic markers. I used Copics: E33, E35, E37, E49, R81, R83, R83.

 This set of ATC's will be in the mail on the way to Juliet A's for the TJ ATC swap!  I am trying to send one set a month, and this is my Feb Set.

  Here is a template for cutting ATC's out of an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper.

Hope you can join us this week- beginning the 19th for a FCD Blog Hop- There is usually candy involved...........

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Happy Bee-Day

  We have a slew of Birthdays in my family at the end of Feb. and all throughout March.  In fact, my older sister was born 3/9, next year a brother 3/4, next year another brother 3/9 (again)...and I came a year April.....Whew!  Did I mention my sister has a birthday at the end of Feb.?  Dad is in March too- we either have quarterly birthdays or eat alot of cake- that is our March dilemma!!!
  I used a digi image from Designed 2 Delight to make my first Birthday card for my younger sister- I made it early, so I had better not forget to mail it on time.......
  I used SU in-color Melon Mamba to color the scallops on the cake, and Pretty in Pink Flowers with rhinestone centers.  The bee's are colored in Barely Banana and shimmerz painted on the wings. I painted Silver shimmers on the platter as well. There is a touch of Barely banana ink on the candle tops and a dot of shimmers over that- does not show well in this photo.  (I get my shimmerz at Firecracker Designs By Pamela).
  I used Nestabilities for the sentiment. I tried Whisped Frames from the new TJ newsletter, but flubbed it up....but I am not totally unhappy with the card.

  My entire computer crashed this week- last week it was the e-mail....My husband got my computer running, but it is bare minimum- no Word or anything....... I have lost all of my e-mail contacts and all of my photo's- I had all of my digi images in my photo files.  Well, I now own a Flash drive!  Woo Hoo!

Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Julie- Mary G's niece-please comment on Mary's blog to raise $$$

This is a post I wanted to share about Mary G's niece-Mary is of my Blogging friends and here is a link to her BLOG

A little over 2 years ago, Mary's family lost their 31-year old niece, Julie, to cervical cancer. She fought a long hard battle, but in the end, she lost her fight. She would have turned 34 on February 2nd. In her memory, Mary will donate $1.00 for each comment that she receives on her blog during the month of February to the American Cancer Society. Mary's son, Brian, is captaining a team for our local Relay for Life event and she  will donate that amount to his team. Please help her out by commenting often. If you would like to make a personal monetary donation, please visit Brian’s personal fundraising page here. Thanks for your support!

Hope you can stop by Mary's blog and comment!

Designed2Delight Freebie and SU Workshop cards

  Here I am at the last minute making my D2D card......I had a killer headache earlier in the week, so no stamping, then working......  I got out the Copic Markers tonight- all browns, and whipped up a card and an ATC to meet the deadline for posting.
   Designed2Delight offers a FREE digital image the first week of the month, and if you submit a card, you get the next week's image FREE.  If you did not play the week before, you can purchase the image and jump in the fun of receiving Free weekly images.
  This week the image was these 2 Owls- my daughter is in a Sorority at Ohio State University- the Sorority Mascot is an Owl.  I love making her cards and sending them to her- they are called Little Hooters when they are chosen for the sorority- I know....but look at the sentiment I found to go on the card.

  I also made a matchnig ATC for a challenge blog called Fun with ATC's that was just started up- this week the theme is Purple and brown. I usually like to make my ATC's 'Technique' samples, so I added a Splash of Double Bugging (the purple CS) from the Technique Junkies newsletter. The BG behind the owls is called Milkpaint from the TJ newsletter- and there is a free tutorial on the TJ homepage- I did not add the lines as you can tell, and used More Mustard and Close to Cocoa.  (If you cannot resist joining, please tell Pat I sent you!).
  My friend Kim called and asked me to spend some time with her today, and was interested in going to a SU workshop-which I rarely attend because of time.  I do not see her nearly enough, so said sure.  This is what we made- and I have to say I am thrilled with the Go Green card- is that not too cute? The SU demo that held the workshop, Pam- her SCS name is Churchmama.  We had a great time.
  Thanks for stopping by today!  We are expecting snow in Chicago today and tomorrow- I hear it is alot, so we'll see!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Facebook Fun at Firecracker Designs by Pamela + Free Digital Images

Pamela at Firecracker Designs by Pamela is on Facebook and wants to have a celebration for reaching 100 members on the FCD FB page.

She is offering two specials and two freebie digital images

Share the LOVE of FCD Celebration!!!!

1. Just for being an FCD FB member, you'll have a chance to win a 10$ gift card. To enter, all you have to do is join the FCD fan page, before Feb. 14th!! Pretty easy to win! One randomly chosen member will win. If we reach 150 members before Feb. 14th, we'll draw TWO winners!
2. We are having a contest! Create ANY piece of art that uses ANY FCD image you have, submit it to the fan art by uploading in thru a post on the FCD wall, and you are entered to win a 15$ Gift Card! ONE entry per person, one randomly drawn winner will be chosen.

Don't own any of our rubber? No problem! You can use an FCD digital to enter! AND to kick things off, I've uploaded TWO brand new freebies to the digi page, so EVERYONE can play!! What are you waiting for? Go get creating!! (link to digitals is here) Deadline is Feb. 13th!

Drawings will be held on Feb. 14th!!

Have a nice Saturday - I will be working tomorrow.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Bloggers Challenge-It's a Color Challenge-Red, White and Black

It's funny, I am not sure if I would pick these colors if I were not Bloggers' challenged to, but I like the results!
I wanted to use this Digital Image by Firecracker Designs by Pamela- I think it is so pretty.... And, I was inspired by a card I saw on a Blog-by Theresa Momber- you can see it Here. Theresa took her Copics and colored a strip so she would have colors that matched her card exactly.  So, I decided to give it a go for my background which was going to be red- cause black and white would not work here, would they???
This was an interesting concept and something new.  I colored in the small hearts with R24 and outlined the edges in R27 and then R29 then blended them.  I colored the BG with just the R24 and R27in stripes-see photo below.  The color is so much better IRL.......
  After I colored the BG, I painted Shimmerz on the smaller hearts-love that stuff!  CAUTION- Shimmerz runs or bleeds on some digi's- do a quick test run on a second digi before you try this- AND, once you paint on shimmerz, you cannot color over it.  Next, I took a Sakura gel pen and outlined all of the flourishes and the outside of the heart.  I used a sentiment from the digital freebie Conversation Hearts by FCD- scroll down..... I cut out a the sentiment and cut it into a heart, then colored it in and popped it up on dimensionals.  I colored using a feathering type stroke- first in red, then Grey, then red- I wanted a darker edge and a lighter center.  Once I liked the look of the center heart, I added the Sakure gel pen to the outside of the sentiment heart.
Colors used: R24, R27, R29, C2, C3, C5  I colored the bird in the grays and decided to try to outline the inside edges to give it dimension-instead of the outside outlining I usually do.
  The background is Black, then real red.  The  red is done in a Technique Junkies Technique called Faux Painted Paneling.
  What do you think???
Here is the background shading:
I ripped a piece of card stock and just colored down a row at a time- hold your marker at an angle and use a thicker stroke on the edge with your new color to get a smooth line against the prior row, then finish the line in your circle strokes.  I think if you tried this in different colors, you would want to consider tearing a few pieces of CS together, and using a fresh piece for different colors so you would not get bleeding.

I wanted to participate in the Clear Dollar Stamps color challenge as well- Red/Black and White.

See more bloggers challenge entries by clicking on the logo on my sidebar- the Challenge starts Friday AM- I am posting early because I am working tomorrow....
I hope you have a great weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Go Green, ATC's and RAK's

I am experiencing another blasted headache today..........  Luckily, I made an extra background using the Spritzed Stone technique from the Technique Junkies last week.  I made a quick card using a new Stampin Up stamp called Go Green.  My Dad is 100% Irish, and I am always on the lookout for different Irish stamps (how many pots of gold and Irishmen jumping and clicking their heels can one stamper own.......?). When I saw this SU stamp, I had to order it........
   I colored just the clover on the stamp with my SU Glorious Green marker, and stamped it multiple times for the background. I like this clover- nicely done SU!  Anyway, stamped the sentiment, then punched out the SAB scallop punch and did the corners with the coordinating corner punch. I added a ribbon and a charm.

  It was like Christmas in my mailbox today!  Here are the ATC's I recieved from the TJ swap:
  The ATC's are as follows (Top row Lt-Rt):
Brayered Spotlight, Spritz and Flick-Laverne Wilson
Alcohol Splash-Tricia O'Brien
Acetate Swirl-Angji Pruente
(Bottom row Lt-Rt)
Ancient Paper-Cindy Trobaugh
Expressionistic Watercolor-Betsy Hawkins
Brown bagging-Juliet Arrighi
The TJ ATC swap is organized by Juliet Arrighi who is a multi-talented stamper and Artisan.  Please stop by and say hello- she was featured on Digital Two for Tuesday today and has a fantastic project that she shared!  Outstanding!!!
This is the card Juliet made recently that I commented on- how much I liked it- and it arrived in my mailbox- I just love it- the play on color on this card is very pleasing to me- and I will be posting this in my crafting room to admire!
Speaking of admiring......My Blogging Sis and friend Kathy (Will Stamp for Wine) sent me this wonderful card- she played along with the Greeting Farm CHA giveaway.  I tried to play along, but  posted my link in the gallery instead of in the comment section, so did not get this cute image.  I was really disappointed and whined about it quite a bit.....Kathy has 4 young children and knows about she sent me this RAK- I am a very happy camper now, and have to stop whining about it now!  (Even Chocolate did not make me this happy........!!!)

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a great week.

Watch for another Blog Candy this week- I am feeling very fortunate this Spring to have a loving family and a comfortable life-I only want for more stamping time!  I found some fun 'stuff'' today- fun Valentines themed stuff- including mailboxes from target. Plus- this is post #125!!!   I will be posting before the weekend.


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  • Model NO.: SP-FT091
  • Usage: Outdoor
  • Adjustable Thermostat: No
  • Overheating Protection: Without Overheating Protection
  • Installation Type: Freestanding
  • Material: Metal
  • Transport Package: Strong Carton Box
  • HS Code: 73211900
  • Color: Black
  • Certification: CE
  • Remote Control: Without Remote Control
  • Style: Modern
  • Type: Wood Fireplace,Stove
  • Trademark: Sinpole
  • Origin: Zhejiang
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Heavy Duty Deluxe Stone Fire Pit and Patio Heater

 Item No.:SP-FT091
  •  Huge Round Wood Burning Fire Pit
  • Attractive Stone effect body
  • Includes a spark guard and poker
  • Stylish design to suit any Garden or Patio
  • Dimensions: 92 x 92 x 64 cm
This huge wood burning fire pit has an outer diameter of 92 cm and measures 64 cm in height. The deluxe garden feature has a circular table edge surround for resting marshmallows on sticks for toasting. Comes with a protective wire spark guard and poker.
Makes an attractive feature in your garden even when it's not in use!
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Sunday, November 30, 2008

Yes I am a slacker....this is the board I made to deliver to my VT ladies (I won't tell when:). This was one of my favorite talks from conference and I knew I wanted to make a quote board with this quote on it. One of my favorites (now I just need to make me one!!)The size is 11x4 and just the vinyl is $3.50. Completed board is $6.00.

Glass Blocks

I know everyone has probably done these blocks. We recently did these for our Super Saturday and they were a big hit! I love the nativity scene on it. Please don't ask--I don't do a completed project on these--I don't cut the holes. A great project (if you can cut a hole in the glass block). $6.00 for the vinyl only.

Recipe Holder

This is a project that I did last year for a craft fair. I forgot about it until someone called to order these again. They are $7.00 each and it includes a magnet to hold your recipes. You can order any color and any saying. I had a lot of orders for "To teach is to touch a life forever"--as teacher gifts last year. You can also put "I am a child of God" on them for a cute baptism or child gift. They are cute 'frames' for displaying pictures or cards.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Not Taking Orders

Thanks for everyone who has ordered from me this year. It has been my best year yet (ok so I have only been doing this two years, but it was still better than last year:)!
This being the busiest time I year I regret to inform everyone that I will not be taking orders after December 6th. I will be enjoying the holidays with my family and will be trying to get some of my own things accomplished. Thanks again for all your orders. I appreciate the support.
The craft night will be picking up again in January. Thanks everyone who has asked!!
Have a great Holiday Season!! See you next year!

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Small Quote or Name Boards

These are the boards I made for the kids in my sons Primary class. They all turned 8 this year and this is what we made to give them at their baptism.

The other board is a cute addition to a basket or just as a small baby gift. The size is 3"x12" and I thought this one was a cute one for a new baby girl!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Chore Chart

As I told before with the FHE board my sister and I came up with the idea to make them and she found the picture she had of her chore chart. I love this one because you can totally personalize it to your family chores. You can put as many chores as you would like and have 2 magnets for each kid or just one and add mom and dad's name too. It is all made to your specifications. Love it!

Monday, November 17, 2008

Long Quote Boards

Here is another quote board that I have added to take to the 'Hen House'. It is just a different quote. I have also done the other ones with some different fonts. I can't choose which one I like best, I like them all. I hear these are a favorite item at the store!!

not the best picture--but you get the idea!

Name Peg Board

I am trying to play catch up here on this blog too! This is a peg board I made for my niece for her birthday. It has here name and daughter of God through it. I also put pegs on the bottom to hang things (all girls need places to hang things, right!!) It turned out cute with a few butterflies and flowers on for extra color.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

I am in need of some help. I need to be able to put my fonts on somewhere that everyone can look at them. That is the hardest thing to pick and choose especially when you can't see the choices I have (and I hate to pick for other people!). If anyone knows how I can put a list somewhere on my blog let me know. Thanks!!

This is all I could figure out was to take a picture of the lists I have and post them as a picture. If you can't see them very good click on them here in this post. Hope this helps a little.

Christmas Plate

I have been busy making some more things for the 'Hen House'. It will be opening up again on Monday. This is a plate I found and thought it would be fun to put a Christmas saying on it. A fun gift idea and not too expensive either! The plate is around $4.00 and the vinyl is $7.00.

These are some great chargers!! I love the color and you can put any saying on them and have a great gift. I made these for friends and family last year with a great Christmas saying and ended up making about 25 of them. These are fun ones to make for special days. Show your family that they are special or have had a great accomplishment by using this plate at dinner. You put it under the persons plate that has had a special day or done something special. Make sure they know you care!!


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Steven & Jaylene married! -Part 1

I’m not sure where to begin with this wedding. So I think I’ll let the pictures do most of the talking!

Just a little blurb; this wedding was extra special since Jaylene is my niece! Ever since she was a little girl, she’s had a love for antiques and started collecting them at a very young age! So it was only fitting that her wedding was all DIY with vintage items used everywhere possible! The wedding was held at my sister’s place (Jaylene’s mom), they spent all summer landscaping, cleaning up, and planting tons of flowers. The setting was gorgeous and the weather was perfection!

Steven & Jaylene share a passion for music so that theme was incorporated throughout their stationary. I designed the simple invitations for them and Jaylene made all the envelopes herself from music sheets!

They found an old piano for free and hauled it into the woods to use as a photo prop! It was a beautiful start to the day, hearing the piano music drifting through the woods!

The love these two share for each other was easy to capture. Lots of giggles and smiles.

I loved the old shack; aka “the stinkin’ ole shack”. Don’t you just love that basket full of wild flowers? Jaylene’s mom planted a small field of wild flowers which were used as all the decor and centrepieces!

The bridal party had a great time getting their pictures taken!

Of course I could not take my camera off of these 2 little cuties!!

Guests were ushered into a treed backyard and greeted with lots of unique and beautiful DIY elements! A wooden sign with the couple’s initials was crafted by my sister Layna (bride’s mom)!

Programs designed by One Plus One to match the invititations!

It was a beautiful, heart warming ceremony! Loved the pictures my husband captured of the flower girl and ring bearer sitting on their little bench.

Next up I’ll be posting the gorgeous reception! You don’t want to miss it!

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Anna BEAUTIFUL! Everyone looks amazing and the kids are darling. Also the ruffled sandals are super cute!

Irma Stunning. Every bit of it!

Lindzie H What a beautiful wedding. Thanks for sharing!

Kristin Awesome photos. Your style is so amazing. I’m in love. And she it too cute!

Kathy I definitely want a wedding like hers :]

joy harmon prouty OH MY GOODNESS. these are so, so great. especially all of the ones of the kids. stunning. just stop me in my tracks lovely.

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Ragman Rolls, 1291 and 1296

>From the April 18th "About Scottish Culture" newsletter:

Ragman Rolls
The 2000 signatories of the oath of allegiance to King Edward I of
England in 1296 produces a fascinating document for historians and
genealogists. Did your ancestors sign? Find out here!

The site has a brief introduction to the Ragman Rolls and an alphabetic list of those who signed in both 1296 and 1291 - including some named "Seint Cler (Sein Cler)" and "de Sancto Claro"  - based on the list published by the "Bannatyne Club" in Edinburgh in 1834.

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Tuesday, 25 March 2008

Our Easter Miracle

Now this isn't a miracle quite on a par with the resurrection of Jesus but still very significant all the same. The Prodigal Penguin returned to the fold once more. Eli's head nearly exploded with joy when he saw he now had three of his adored fatter Gee-Gee's and rushed to greet them all in one big Gee-Gee embrace. We don't know where he came from or where he has been but Eli is certainly happy to have him regardless.

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A M Y said...

I love reading about your kids, I feel like I know them even though I haven't met them...yet.


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Explore UT, the biggest open house in Texas, kicks off March 5, 2016.  Held annually each spring, Explore UT showcases students and faculty in a robust day filled with opportunities to explore, experience, and enrich.  Activities begin at 11 am and conclude at 5 pm.  All activities are free and open to the public – even the parking is free!

College of Pharmacy offerings include:

3D Tour of Drugs – a 3D tour of medications including how they fight disease

Drugs in the Pop Culture – Learn how different types of drugs are used or abused in pop culture and learn how pharmacists help address the potential misuse of drugs.

Health Screening Collaborative – Pharmacy and nursing students collaborate to provide basic health screening services.   Check your weight, height, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels.

Hogwarts Jungle Potions Class – Even if you have not been admitted to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, you can learn how medicines are prepared and create your own pharmaceutical products.

Junior Bevo Safari Adventure – Elementary-aged children can explore the jungle of pharmacy through games and other jungle themed activities.

Mapping Your Way to a Pharmacy Education and Career – Meet with pharmacy counselors to discuss academic choices and career opportunities in pharmacy.

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Sacrament of Holy Eucharist

The Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life, the Lord’s own sacrifice. In the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church namely, Christ himself. It is communion in the divine life. It is the culmination both of God’s action sanctifying the world in Christ and of the worship offered to Christ. It is the sum and summary of our faith. Eucharist completes the Christian Initiation.

Liturgical action of Eucharist is also traditionally known as the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It is central to our Christian faith. Holy Communion has a more complete form as a sign when it is received under both species of bread and wine.

Catholics are encouraged to receive the Holy Eucharist regularly.

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Any baptized Catholic child who has reached the age of reason (seven years of age and attended faith formation classes in the first grade and is now in the second grade) is eligible to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist, usually referred to as First Communion.

For children age 7 (second grade) and up will prepare for their first reconciliation and communion during this year.

We focus on reconciliation (confession) the first semester, and communion (Eucharist) the second semester.

First grade faith formation is required in order to make first reconciliation and first communion as a second grader.

If for some reason first grade was missed, please register for a class that coincides with the child’s grade level.  During the second year of faith formation your child will be prepared for first reconciliation and first communion.

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Friday, March 23, 2007

Drugs are Bad for Your Skin. Have you seen the pictures of meth addicts? If you look at a set of pictures taken over time, it's very frightening. It doesn't take that long for the irreversible damage to appear, either. For addicts, you've GOT to quit and get into drug rehab so you can get better. If you've tried other places with no success, please try Stone Hawk in Michigan. They have two very picturesque locations in the state and their success rate is over 76% which is great! Much higher than the 12-step program grads and other alternative methods.

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Lx said...

i love this angle: drugs are bad....for your skin. so quit it! brilliant!


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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Dye, dye, dye my darling!

I'm doing everything I can to hide my blond Scandinavian hair. Looks like I could use a shave as well ;-)

fivemagics said...

At least you can dye your hair. I'm in love with everything Scandinavian lately, including Swedish dudes with dyed black hair. I'm not sure how that fits into everything Scandinavian... But one day I hope to catch a picture with my alter ego's "brother". :)

Henriette said...

Well Skinny
Are you tired of had to put up your hair / body to Wiphlasher addiction to blood.
When he says in Swedish "Så blir jeg liten sugen på att se blod I era hår" I hope that my understanding of the Swedish language is correct? ;-)

P.I.G Andreas said...

I need black paint, because brown hair is growing

malokrovie said...

I actually always wished i was scandinavian so i could be blond(


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DJ @ The Rig

On the 14th of October I'm guesting The Rig in Borlänge, Sweden for a DJ set.
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look at this! XD

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A classic :)

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WORK, WORK, WORK! back to the grind, you never stop! Don't burn out, plenty of ebergy drinks, spoon full of sugar and litres of beer! :-)


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April 25, 2009
Smackdown: UK gets a strong episode of SD!
By JON WALDMAN -- SLAM! Wrestling

This week's episode of Smackdown emanates from the UK, with a loaded card that hopefully will be the last one to include Raw superstars. Let's see who had a jolly good time in the land of the queen.

Edge starts us off this week, cutting a promo on John Cena, quite possibly the best of his career. Seriously, YouTube it right now if you missed it.

Match 1 - CM Punk/Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy/Kane

Lita's former fiances join forces. Interesting. Jeff's sporting the paint tonight by the way.

Kane is really out of place here and should have been replaced by John Morrison for what could have been a fantastic high-flying match. As is, the bout isn't bad, but it could've been better. As is, Matt gets the pin on Jeff (third consecutive as JR and TG note).

Winners: Matt Hardy/Kane

We then get a video package of the Randy Orton/Triple H feud. Yippee.

Back to the ring, Big Show talks about his last match on Smackdown being against the Undertaker.

Match 2 - Big Show vs. Undertaker

Thank god this is the last one we'll see for a while. I enjoy the occasional Show/'Taker match, but you can't do it as often as WWE has done.

The two, to their credit, put it all out for the fans tonight in a pretty good bout, which Show wins after two Roaring Fists (the last one being to the back of 'Taker's skull) leads to a ref stoppage.

Winner: Big Show

Post-match, 'Taker regains his bearings and gets a couple shots in on Show.

Match 3 - Maryse vs. Gail Kim (Divas Championship)

Indeed friends, Canadian girls kick ass.

Maryse again shows some improvement in the ring, but is clearly outclassed by Gail, who, among other moves, pulls off a nice Hurricanrana. Maryse pulls off the win in the end with a harsh snapping DDT, nicknamed The French Kiss. Works for me.

Winner: Maryse

Backstage, Jeff Hardy cuts a promo on Matt. This was another good promo by Jeff, who showed real passion, something that has been hit and miss over the last few weeks.

Before we get to the next match, we look at clips from, of all places, The View, where they talk about MVP. Apparently one of the hosts will be on SD! next week. Oy.

Match 4 - MVP vs. Chavo Guerrero

Solid match here before both men head to Raw. MVP finishes with the Driveby.

Winner: MVP

Before we break, Dolph Ziggler comes out and cuts a strong promo on MVP. If there's any wrestler that needs a new name, it is indeed Ziggler.

Next up, we flashback to Zuperstars for a John Cena promo.

Match 5- Batista/Shane McMahon vs. Priceless

Some good tag team action here, including the faces using the Demolition Decapitation, and Rhodes holding McMahon down while DiBiase pulls off The Warrior's Way. Nice.

Near the end, DiBiase pushes McMahon into Batista which causes a bit of arguing before Batista gets the duke with a huge spinebuster.

Winners: Batista/Shane McMahon

Well, it was another strong show for SD!, with good ring action and better than expected promos. We'll see a new Smackdown next week after Backlash, as the Draft changes will be in full effect (hopefully). See you next week.


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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

I look at a lot of birds every year, and I don’t see many that are as cool as this one, a leucistic Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala). This striking bird is wintering at the end of Sandy Point, north of Bellingham, Washington, in a flock of its relatives, and I finally got around to checking it out in February. I found the flock feeding on rocks at the mouth of the marina there.

What a bird! From a distance it looked entirely white, but at close range elements of the pattern became visible, most of them very subdued. The more or less straight line across the breast identified it as a Black rather than a Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), which has a bilobed pattern of black there. There was also a Ruddy with the flock.

By comparing the bird with a normal Black Turnstone, I could see how much the melanin pigment was reduced on this bird, yet it wasn’t entirely absent. The darkest areas of normal pigment were on the rump and tail, but tan areas all over the bird, most readily seen in flight, gave me a good hint of typical Black Turnstone pattern.

The bird is definitely leucistic, not albinistic, because it has normally pigmented eyes. Albinism is the complete absence of melanin pigment. Because that pigment is what gives brown eyes their color, when it is lacking in an albino, the blood vessels in the eyes give them a bright red color. Leucism is a reduction of all pigments, but not necessarily their absence.

The bird presumably grew most of its feathers in July and August, the time of fall molt in Black Turnstones, so they were about six months old in February and showing their age. In comparison with nearby normal birds, the primary feathers were distinctly more worn. The tertials, the long feathers that overlie the primaries, were very worn, much more than on the other birds.

The bright orange legs of this bird contrasted with those of normal Black Turnstones, in which they are brown to dull orange. Presumably in normal birds, melanin masks what would be bright orange otherwise. The legs of Ruddy Turnstones are bright orange, and one wonders whether they would remain exactly the same in a leucistic bird.

Its behavior appeared to be the same as that of the other birds, and they must have accepted it as a flock member. However, when the entire flock flew away, startled by a jogger coming down the beach, the white bird flew in the opposite direction with two of the black ones rather than with the flock.

Such birds are extremely rare, and I feel fortunate to have seen this one. One thing special about it is that it could never be mistaken for another turnstone, thus always recognizable. If we could recognize all birds individually, we would know a lot more about them!

The white turnstone’s presence is being monitored closely, so we may know when it has departed for the north, assuming some local falcon doesn’t pick it out of the flock. It is well known that birds of prey will home in on odd-looking birds, as they are easiest to follow in a twisting, turning flock.

If it does persist into spring, local birders will be watching closely for it late next summer, when Black Turnstones return here from their breeding grounds in the Yukon/Kuskokwim River delta. Let’s hope it makes it back.

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How do you use assertions?

Barry Lapthorn joins the debate about assertions and how they should be used.

His first point is that the traditional "C++" style of implementing an assertion with the use of a focus-grabbing process-interrupting modal dialog box simply doesn't work in production systems. No argument here, and no argument from Len.

Barry's second argument is that you should be able to replace many asssertions with a unit test. I'm not convinced by this at all. An assertion implements a test where you don't know what to do in the event of failure. It tests for a condition that should never happen in production. There's a significant opportunity cost associated with coding and testing unit tests, which means that they're not necessarily what you want to implement for conditions that, in reality, should never happen.

Barry's final point is that many assertions should be replaced by defensive programming. See my original post for where I think you should you use assertions and where you should use defensive programming. I would add that a properly-implemented assertion logs the stack trace, local variables/parameters, and other important information at the point of failure, before any associated exception or other defensive programming has had a chance to destroy the incriminating evidence. And once again, is defensive programming the best choice for a situation where you have no idea what to do? In the face of an assert-type situation, you're basically SOL and all you can do is to try to rollback properly, possibly by throwing an AssertionException in addition to doing the assert.

Finally, Barry says: "If it's a modern system, don't use them [assertions] at all." I'm not sure where to start with this rather unusual viewpoint. It flatly ignores a rich history associated with assertions. But you should make up your own mind about when and how to use them in your code.

UPDATED: Unlike both Len and Barry, I'm not a C/C++ guy. But Raymond Chen, the "best programmer in the world" according to Joel, has just posted a C++ snippet showing a good use of assert.


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AODA Clinicians Can Do It
 Already trained to treat substance use disorders
 Know how to develop abstinence and harm
reduction treatment and recovery plans
 Understand medication management practices
 Skilled in motivational interviewing and cognitive,
behavioral and other therapies
 Experienced with 12-Step and other recovery
Dane County Tobacco
Integration Project
Created to begin the process of
integrating evidence-based
nicotine dependence treatment
in Dane County's 100% tobaccofree AODA treatment services
What Is a Tobacco-Free
AODA Program
A 100% tobacco-free
AODA treatment program
has two basic components
A tobacco-free facility and grounds are
100% tobacco free from all tobacco
products. No possession or use of tobacco
products is permitted. The tobacco-free
policy applies to all staff, patients/clients,
volunteers, visitors and guests and requires
a sign-off agreement to accept the
tobacco-free policy as a condition of
A tobacco-free program assesses and treats
nicotine dependence as a substance use
disorder of equal importance as alcohol
dependence and other substance use
disorders typically treated in Dane County
AODA services. Evidence-based nicotine
dependence treatment is included in
patient’s treatment and recovery plans. This
includes, assessment, referrals, education,
treatment and continuing recovery plans as
recorded in progress notes and records.
"We Support
DCTIP Ambassador Programs
Committed to Become
100% Tobacco Free Programs
 Connections Counseling
 Open Door for Change
 OceanHawk Counseling Alternatives
 ARC Community Services
 (VA Hospital-Addictive Disorder Program)
Connections Counseling
Together We Recover
5005 University Avenue, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53705
Phone: (608) 233-2100 Fax: (608) 233-2101
Connections Counseling…
Certified outpatient substance abuse and mental
health clinic successfully operating since 2003
Skilled and dedicated staff provide comprehensive
services for young people, families and adults, using
evidence-based practices
Our belief of “together we recover” is evident
throughout our philosophy, practice
and staff
Dane County Tobacco Integration Project
Connections Counseling is one of 4 Ambassador
programs in Dane County.
We are beginning the journey to tobacco-free
facilities and programs.
Our aim to support all of our clients in recovery
from nicotine addiction
Our journey so far….
Held Part 1 of 2 TIP orientations for our staff, to both assess and
build knowledge, skills and readiness; Part 2 scheduled midsummer
Slated a staff “readiness” discussion for early summer
Display “We Support Tobacco Free Recovery” posters
Expect to hold a skills training for staff in late summer or early fall
Plan for staff to attend Mayo Clinic’s Nicotine
Dependence Center (NDC) Tobacco Treatment
Specialist Certification Program this fall
Presented by Candace Peterson, PhD
Director of Operations
Connections Counseling
5005 University Avenue, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53705
Phone: (608) 233-2100
Fax: (608) 233-2101
[email protected]
Dane County
Tobacco Treatment
Integration Pilot
OPEN DOOR Center for Change, LLC
6502 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 206
Madison, WI 53719
A bit about us..
• Private practice, licensed under Chapter 35 but
provide dual-diagnosis treatment.
• Three partners (owners) and four employees.
• No admin staff. One staff dually-certified in
AODA/MH. The rest are MH certified only.
• Most have knowledge of and minimal training
in MET.
Starting point…
• Everyone on the staff except myself is a past
smoker. The most recent “quitter” was three
months ago.
• I was the only staff to have heard WINTIP
presentation or to have attended the kick off.
• YIKES!!!!!
• Get buy-in from the team that this was a
worthwhile endeavor for OPEN DOOR.
• Implement a plan for integrating screening tools
into intake and at least raising the question of
smoking cessation as a goal for people.
• Identify clients who were interested in quitting
and refer to QuitLine.
• Work toward having a certified staff member who
can treat nicotine dependence inhouse at OPEN
• All staff have agreed to the project in theory!!
• Signage displayed in our clinic.
• One staff member has met with Mac to discuss
treatment integration and will be attending
Intensive training by year end (applying for
scholarship, using stipend to offset cost of
• Three clients were identified as nicotine
dependent and all three were referred to the
Dane County Tobacco
Integration Project
OceanHawk Counseling Alternatives, LLC.
is committed to the kind of quality care
that respects and considers the whole
person. We attend to the ways in which
our clients' physical, spiritual, family and
relationship concerns affect their
emotional and mental well being.
OceanHawk Counseling Alternatives
provides a wide range of confidential
services to address a variety of personal
concerns. We serve individuals, couples,
and families of all ages and backgrounds
and is licensed by the State of Wisconsin.
Serving the Stoughton and Dane County
area since 2006.
Dane County Tobacco Integration Project
OceanHawk’s steps in implementing the
•Display “We Support Tobacco Free
Recovery” posters
•Completed a staff-readiness discussion at the
end of May
•Utilizing the Fagerstrom screening tool with
all new clients, as well existing clients who
identify as using tobacco products
Dane County Tobacco Integration Project
OceanHawk’s steps in implementing the
•Schedule a skills training for staff in late
•Plan for staff to attend Mayo Clinic’s Nicotine
Dependence Center (NDC) Tobacco
Treatment Specialist Certification Program
this fall
•Beginning in late fall OceanHawk will be
offering smoking cessation group sessions
•Potentially offering tobacco and nicotine
cessation products
Dane County Tobacco Integration Project
Our goal is to support our clients that
have mental health & substance abuse
disorders to become tobacco and
nicotine free.
We are working towards a tobaccofree clinic, which will include a nicotine
cessation program.
OceanHawk Counseling is one of four
Ambassador programs in Dane County.
Presented by
Jean Daute
Therapist & Clinical
OceanHawk Counseling
Alt. LLC
135 West Main Street,
Suite 207
Stoughton, WI 53589
[email protected]
608-873-7838 Ext. 1
ARC Community Services
ARC is a non-profit organization that
operates thirteen projects serving Dane and
Fond du Lac counties.
Each program serves women and their
children with innovative, gender-specific,
comprehensive wraparound care. All
programs are nearly100% grant-funded and
there is no cost to the participant.
The Problem
 Our new health educator was shocked at how
many of our clients were smoking-95%
 Upon further study she found that they were
smoking, on average, a half a pack a day.
Anecdotally, many of the clients reported
increased tobacco use upon entering treatment.
 From February 2012-December 2012, only 3
women enrolled in either the Quitline or Fresh
The Plan
Made Possible With WINTIP Grant
Paid to
•Incentivize women to enroll in the Quitline or First Breath
programs (gift cards)
•Create alternative break activities (crafts, Wii fit, nail polish)
•Foster development tobacco cessation culture (group quit
•All women will be screened/assessed for nicotine
•Pre-Treatment--Fagerstrom will be completed and
discussed in pre-treatment group
•Treatment—Add nicotine goals to treatment plan,
continue/increase groups on nicotine education, etc
The Results
Number Of Women Enrolled In Quitline/First Breath
Next Steps/Thoughts
• Continue to hold monthly meetings to check-in with
staff who are responsible for implementing the
• Keep brainstorming (staff AND clients) to generate
other ideas on how to further advance tobacco
How You Can Help
 Sign our Tobacco Integration Support
Resolution today as an agency or as an
 Consider becoming a DCTIP ambassador
 If you are an AODA provider, consider
applying for a $750 scholarship for Certified
Tobacco Treatment Specialist training at the
Mayo Nicotine Dependence Training
Contact Dane County
Tobacco Integration Project
David "Mac" Macmaster, CSAC, PTTS
(608) 393-1556
[email protected]

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