Harley does a Rad

"Rad = A basic unit of an absorbed dose of radiation"

Yes, you guessed it. Harley demanded that I take him to the third radiation treatment so he could see where his mistress was disappearing every day at 8:45 am. And so he decided to take matters in his own hands and navigate the way to the Reston Hospital Center.  Down into the depths of the basement!

Checked himself in with the scanner - but guess what, he didn't have a bar code! OH no.

Sat down on the "bed" and decided to take a pass while covering his little boobies.

Just a close up and then we rescued him.

Later in the day after we went back to work we calmed him and took him to lunch at Vie de France and went shoe shopping and then back to work.  And that was our day and our week so far. No side effects yet. We saw trainer James three times this week: Monday/cardio; Tuesday/workout; and tonight/cardio.  Dinner is baking and getting ready for ---- DRumROll - SuRviVor with Boston Bob and Russell. Be still my heart!

However, I need to show you something creative before I sign off. Something that no one has seen on this blog and I will give you, my peeps, a peek.  It is my Lizzie Borden Brown Bag Book made after my visit to the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, MA.  OMG - what a wonderful trip that was in October 2007.

Okie Dokie - will check in with you later, probably on Friday - taking that day off to have a long weekend with the President's Day holiday!  Hugs to all.....

Breezing in the Honeysuckles!

Some of you know and some of you don't - but yesterday was my birthday and Harley, Larcy and me stepped out and went to run errands yesterday at the Mall.  First stop was to pick up my "radiation" bracelet. Tomorrow I will begin the 18 rounds of radiation that will take about 3 1/2 weeks. Not bad and better than having to do chemo (ugh : p).  So Harley, of course, helped pick it out.

It is one of their really affordable bracelets and looks "pink" in this photo but is really silver. Love it.

Went to lunch.....

What part of don't drink the water does the little red tail dog not understand?

Stopped by a book store.

And then last night went out to dinner and a play with friends. All in all a fantastic birthday day. Thank you to all of you for just being here with me, especially the last six months! *wink*  love you all!

Today I have been working on my 6 x 6 swap and working on Elizabeth's "rusty" bits and stuff pages. Got three pages done and will be done with the fourth and able to put in the mail next week sometime.

Just a few little peeks for you,

and several bits.....

Enjoy your week and I will check back in with you around the middle of the week!  OK, do you think I can talk my trainer into getting a black light to see if I glow in the dark!  whoop whoop. LOL. Here's to little blue boxes!

Whadda Week Special

The whadda week special is here and it really  is a really whadda week .... been at my trainers every night after work for the last three days. Hmmm, Monday was cardio (45 mins), Tuesday a workout (30 mins), tonight was cardio (45 mins), tomorrow is workout (30 mins) and Friday is cardio (45 mins).

Oh my. However, I have also been getting some creating done!  Remember the little red machine binderie book?

Well, finished it! Whoop, whoop!

A few ladies on that beautiful 7 Gypsies paper,

A touch of burlap,

Two paper Whimsy girls with paper leaves found at Michaels,

One blue

One pink

and then the cover,

And how was your week, my little peeps?

How does your Rust Garden Grow?

In the beginning there was rust,

and it was good,

as the winds blew and the rain and snow came and the ice formed on top of the rust,

the rust rusted more,

and then it was time to hoe and work the garden, bringing up the beautiful pieces that morphed in the rust and are are now set out to dry.

This Friday is a good one and I am ready for the weekend. Larcy and I were headed over to Queen's Ink in Maryland,

but with the weather outlook of a little ice and rain and sleet tomorrow, we are putting off the date with the Queen for now. Been working on the red binderie book and this mix is ready to begin to be served up -photo is a bit fuzzy but you get the idea,

These two pages are waiting for additional jewels and whatever!

and bought some beautiful new paper from 7 Gypsies!

OK, will wind this post down while Harley is deep in thought since I came home from work remembering a time a number of years ago,

when he was hangin' with the man, Little Stevie Van Zandt. (He begged me to show this photo which I found at work today. Harley works hard when he works.... However, he knows how to work a crowd!)

And now, speaking of work, I need to get off my duff, fix dinner, and begin to work on Elizabeth "rust" pages.

 Have a great evening and stay warm! And hugs to all and to all a great night.

Punxsutawney Phil WHO?

OK, OK, today is Groundhog Day and we hear, Punxsutawney Phil did NOT see his shadow? Well, guess what - Harley didn't see his shadow either and the Red Dog is predicting an early spring. N e w s f l a sh - Phil is claiming the same thing, however, this is only the 15th time Punxsutawney has not seen his shadow in 125 years. What does that tell you? It tells the Rat, Huxley, that something is wrong with Phil, very wrong. Huxley is totally devoted to "everything Harley" and if Harley says it is --it is.

Bottom line, Harley is correct and me and the Rat are standing by our guy. We can only cross all our fingers and toes that early spring is on the horizon!

Also wanted to touch base with you all after my appointment on Monday afternoon with the CT scan. Got my three tattoos. Shucks, three pen pricks - I wanted cool tats boys and girls, cool tats. Think I will have to get out my black Sharpie! So I will start the first of 18 treatments on Valentines Day. So here's a question for you... Ready? Do I get my radiation bracelet before the treatment or after. It is calling to me....

 I already got my cancer bracelet..... hmmm, these decisions are taxing me.

Just have to show you two more pages I have created in my new Binderie Book - such a cool little red machine,

The artist and the cathedral along side the,

Stone angels and old French men.....

The week is going well, we dodged the blizzard that is striking the rest of the country. Had some ice yesterday morning and rain last night and it was up to 48 degrees today. So most of our ice was washed away by this morning. To all my friends in the blizzard's way (and especially my Oklahoma City family and close friends) - please stay safe and stay inside.

PS, Oliver didn't see his shadow either! Arf Arf! Translated:  No No No....