When life gives you scraps, make a quilt.
Jul 2007
Welcome to Parronthood
31/Jul/07 09:05 PM
I got all 3 quilts completed and turned in for the auction at my work. I took some pictures, just having taken them off my camera yet. I have 1 more that I am going to try and get finished before I call it quits.
I am starting to feel a little overwhelmed with all my projects going on right now. I really don't have any more than what I normally do, so what's different about this time? I guess just pressure from myself, and dead lines. ugh!
Indie has discovered that Jasmine is afraid of him, despite the fact that she is twice his size. Jasmine has a basket that she enjoys while visiting with me in my sewing room. Indies cage is in the sewing room, so he doesn't have a basket. But he wants Jasmines, just like kids, right? Well he keeps flying over to her basket, which scares the tar out of Jasmine and she flops about trying to get anywhere but where she currently is. This isn't good, cause now Indie is finding it very fun and amazing, and continuously repeats this act. Needless to say I didn't get much accomplished over the weekend with this reoccurring scene.
If Jasmine would only stand her ground, I just know that Indie would stop doing this to her. Its not that he really wants the basket, he is just having fun. AUGH Fids!
Well since this has been occuring, Jasmine has clammed up. She acts like she is out of place, I really hope that she is ok. I just know that something is wrong, cause she isn't acting her goofy self anymore. I feel so bad for her, I just want to comfort her and tell her its alright. Actually that is what I have been doing. She doesn't want to be any where but sitting on my shoulder, cuffled up to my neck and face.
After this happening again tonight several times. I finally told Indie that was enough, tonight I clipped his wings again. Thing is there were only two flight feathers to clip, so I don't know how long its going to last until he pushes the fact that he can STILL fly! Until he figures this out, Jasmine is safe from the BIG Blue monster.
I am sad to report that after only owning my mouse for almost 2 years, it has decided to kick the bucket. Why am I telling you this, well cause its a very sad thing when you wonderful cordless eight button mouse dies.
So until I can afford to get a new one, I have pulled out my wonderful one button mouse from Apple. ONE button, thats so sad. I really miss my back button that I had programed into my EIGHT button mouse.
I have many photo of the birds, and video and also those pictures of my quilts that I mentioned earlier. I will try to get those pulled off my camera and upload them onto the website just as soon as I can get around to it. But if Indie decides he is going to try and scare Jasmine again, than it might be a while, I can't get anything done with these two around.
Well time for me to tuck the fids in and put myself to bed as well.
I am starting to feel a little overwhelmed with all my projects going on right now. I really don't have any more than what I normally do, so what's different about this time? I guess just pressure from myself, and dead lines. ugh!
Indie has discovered that Jasmine is afraid of him, despite the fact that she is twice his size. Jasmine has a basket that she enjoys while visiting with me in my sewing room. Indies cage is in the sewing room, so he doesn't have a basket. But he wants Jasmines, just like kids, right? Well he keeps flying over to her basket, which scares the tar out of Jasmine and she flops about trying to get anywhere but where she currently is. This isn't good, cause now Indie is finding it very fun and amazing, and continuously repeats this act. Needless to say I didn't get much accomplished over the weekend with this reoccurring scene.
If Jasmine would only stand her ground, I just know that Indie would stop doing this to her. Its not that he really wants the basket, he is just having fun. AUGH Fids!
Well since this has been occuring, Jasmine has clammed up. She acts like she is out of place, I really hope that she is ok. I just know that something is wrong, cause she isn't acting her goofy self anymore. I feel so bad for her, I just want to comfort her and tell her its alright. Actually that is what I have been doing. She doesn't want to be any where but sitting on my shoulder, cuffled up to my neck and face.
After this happening again tonight several times. I finally told Indie that was enough, tonight I clipped his wings again. Thing is there were only two flight feathers to clip, so I don't know how long its going to last until he pushes the fact that he can STILL fly! Until he figures this out, Jasmine is safe from the BIG Blue monster.
I am sad to report that after only owning my mouse for almost 2 years, it has decided to kick the bucket. Why am I telling you this, well cause its a very sad thing when you wonderful cordless eight button mouse dies.
So until I can afford to get a new one, I have pulled out my wonderful one button mouse from Apple. ONE button, thats so sad. I really miss my back button that I had programed into my EIGHT button mouse. I have many photo of the birds, and video and also those pictures of my quilts that I mentioned earlier. I will try to get those pulled off my camera and upload them onto the website just as soon as I can get around to it. But if Indie decides he is going to try and scare Jasmine again, than it might be a while, I can't get anything done with these two around.
Well time for me to tuck the fids in and put myself to bed as well.
Just soaking in the moment
17/Jul/07 06:27 PM
Went to "Bird World Pet Village" today after work. Had to get some more pellets and pick up a few new toys. I really am having a hard time finding a really good bird store here in Utah that has wonderful bird toys and are not expensive. (not asking a lot, am I?) There are only two stores out here that carry the brand of pellets I purchase, and neither one of them is close by. Anyway, the point of me telling you this story about me going to the pet store, is because they had in 3 new baby birds. Oh OH and can you guess what they were? ok I will tell you, they were beautiful Rose Breasted Cockatoos. They were only about 4 months old and one of them was so friendly, it was practically trying to squeeze through the bars to get to me. I just stood there and told him/her how pretty s/he was and scratched its head. I was just oohing & ahhing over this little guy. Of course I could never afford to purchase one, they wanted $1399.00 which was on sale from $1799.00 But they are so beautiful. Plus just a real sweet heart, my heart just melted, s/he was much more lovable than my Jasmine is, but I realize that would change once it hits sexual maturity. oh well dare to dream, just soaking in the moment.
They also had a baby Indian Ringneck, a blue one, but it was much bigger than Indie, not just in size but also it's beak was larger. I have to think that maybe this wasn't an Indian Ringneck, but I haven't ever seen an African Ringneck in a blue color. But what do I know.
Got some of that "pluck no more" for Jasmine. It is a herbal remedy that has been proven to help stressful birds not stress so much and stop plucking. I just got it yesterday, added some into her water. Anyhow, its only been a day so there isn't much to report on how its working yet, I will post updates on her progress as time goes by. I actually purchased what is called "Stress Control" by King Bio, it is the same product as "pluck no more" just at a better price.
If anyone out there knows of a good place in Utah that sells wonderful bird toys let me know, I just can't seem to find a place that I really like. I realize there are all kinds of places on line, but then I usually have to pay shipping, plus I can't actually touch and see the toys in person.
Found out today that there is going to be two auctions held at my work. The first one I knew about, that one is taking place in August, but the 2nd one is in October, which means I have more time to get more quilts finished if I want to contribute to both of them. I told the lady at work that I would contribute to both, so I guess I have my work cut out for me.
Until next time, take care, and have fun.
They also had a baby Indian Ringneck, a blue one, but it was much bigger than Indie, not just in size but also it's beak was larger. I have to think that maybe this wasn't an Indian Ringneck, but I haven't ever seen an African Ringneck in a blue color. But what do I know.
Got some of that "pluck no more" for Jasmine. It is a herbal remedy that has been proven to help stressful birds not stress so much and stop plucking. I just got it yesterday, added some into her water. Anyhow, its only been a day so there isn't much to report on how its working yet, I will post updates on her progress as time goes by. I actually purchased what is called "Stress Control" by King Bio, it is the same product as "pluck no more" just at a better price.
If anyone out there knows of a good place in Utah that sells wonderful bird toys let me know, I just can't seem to find a place that I really like. I realize there are all kinds of places on line, but then I usually have to pay shipping, plus I can't actually touch and see the toys in person.
Found out today that there is going to be two auctions held at my work. The first one I knew about, that one is taking place in August, but the 2nd one is in October, which means I have more time to get more quilts finished if I want to contribute to both of them. I told the lady at work that I would contribute to both, so I guess I have my work cut out for me.
Until next time, take care, and have fun.
You are The Moon
11/Jul/07 06:35 PM
This was fun, try it yourself and let me know the results.
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You are The
Moon
Hope, expectation, Bright
promises.
The Moon is a card of magic and
mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems,
particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the
window.
The Moon is all about visions and
illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do
with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card
in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and
falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of
great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You
may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if
you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking
your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will
cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in
great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and
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The Grudge Continues
09/Jul/07 09:20 PM
It has been so hot here and no rain in sight. There is a huge massive wild fire that has been going on strong here in the state for a while now, and its not helping with the air, the heat or anything else for that matter. Why am I telling you this? Well its not helping with Jasmines dry skin, so I have to giver her showers and soak her down. But for some reason the grudge that she once used to let go after a couple of hours is lasting much longer these days. Jasmine is so mad at me and just glares at me with her evil eyes. I tell her I am sorry and that I lover her, but she still continues to remain perched up high on her cage top and won't give me the time of day. I not sure how to correct this, but sooner or later she is just going to have to get used to it. I really don't understand where this attitude has been coming from, its not like I have changed anything since I brought her home. She was starting to tolerate "bath time" and would dry off and love me like nothing ever happened, until this last weekend.
In other news, I am starting to lose my motivation in making all these baby quilts. I have one finished, one that just needs binding and another still on the frame. But as of right now I don't see myself making any more. I am not sure what happened to the fire that was burning under me to keep me moving. I still have another baby quilt that I am making for a girl friend who is due in August, maybe that's why I just can't stay focused? I need to just get hers finished then I can go nuts on these others for the auction that I committed myself to helping out on.
Not much else to report on these days. Lets hope for rain real soon, it may even help put out this wild fire. Until next time, keep a sewing and loving your Fids.
In other news, I am starting to lose my motivation in making all these baby quilts. I have one finished, one that just needs binding and another still on the frame. But as of right now I don't see myself making any more. I am not sure what happened to the fire that was burning under me to keep me moving. I still have another baby quilt that I am making for a girl friend who is due in August, maybe that's why I just can't stay focused? I need to just get hers finished then I can go nuts on these others for the auction that I committed myself to helping out on.
Not much else to report on these days. Lets hope for rain real soon, it may even help put out this wild fire. Until next time, keep a sewing and loving your Fids.
No Mom, I Don't Like You Today!
07/Jul/07 10:16 PM
This morning started like any other weekend morning. Get up, let the dogs out, go let Indie out of his cage, and uncover Jasmine, make the coffee, and go get Jasmine out of her cage. This were swell, until it came time for a shower, and I took Jasmine in with me, which I do every other day, but today was different. Jasmine isn't too fond her bath time, to be more honest, she HATES it, but she tolerates it. When I first got Jasmine and I would give her a bath she wouldn't have anything to do with me for pretty much the rest of day. She has gotten better about that, and once she is fully dry she has gotten over the fact that mom gave her a bath and ready to carry on with the rest of the day. Not today, oh she was pretty mad at me, and wouldn't have anything to do with me all day.
Jasmine and I usually take an hour or so and sit on the couch in the evening and play and have screaming time and of course there is also loves involved (cuddles and head scratches.) She is a blast during this time, and I am trying to teach her that there is a time to scream and it is during play time. She been really good about this and enjoys it. She has also picked up on some of the little games that I play with her, and she just loves to play them. She will hang off the back of the couch and I will say "where is Jasmine, where did she go?" and when she jumps back up I will respond with a "there she is" while she screams in her own manner of "here I am!" She does this over and over again, she just loves playing this. The other thing she has learned is that I will suck in some air while making a "aaaahhhh" sound and then when I look at her and go "BOO" she responds and usually beats me to it with a "AAAAAHHHHHH" scream. Then she jumps around and runs back and forth on the couch and just has lots of fun. Not tonight! Oh no, its that mean old mommy that gave me a bath, I am not going to play with her tonight! She just would sit there and glare at me, with a pretty mean look on her little face.
My dear husband said something to me tonight, I was hoping and waiting for this moment when he would realize this. He said "I have never known a bird to be more human like than what Jasmine is." He continued with "She has her good days, her bad days, mood swings and her favorite person for the day." See Jasmine hasn't been on dad's good side for the past couple of days, she has been mean to him. But today now that she's mad at mom, she just wants to be with him. I told him thats what a lot of people don't understand about parrots, they think they are like dogs or cats. They are actually more like kids. I told him "the only bad thing about it is we are going to have a five year old child for the rest of our lives."
Oh well enough of my sobbing story about how my birdie doesn't like me today. Tomorrow is another day and all will be forgotten, and Jasmine will be back to her normal goofy, silly self and she will love her momma once more.
Jasmine and I usually take an hour or so and sit on the couch in the evening and play and have screaming time and of course there is also loves involved (cuddles and head scratches.) She is a blast during this time, and I am trying to teach her that there is a time to scream and it is during play time. She been really good about this and enjoys it. She has also picked up on some of the little games that I play with her, and she just loves to play them. She will hang off the back of the couch and I will say "where is Jasmine, where did she go?" and when she jumps back up I will respond with a "there she is" while she screams in her own manner of "here I am!" She does this over and over again, she just loves playing this. The other thing she has learned is that I will suck in some air while making a "aaaahhhh" sound and then when I look at her and go "BOO" she responds and usually beats me to it with a "AAAAAHHHHHH" scream. Then she jumps around and runs back and forth on the couch and just has lots of fun. Not tonight! Oh no, its that mean old mommy that gave me a bath, I am not going to play with her tonight! She just would sit there and glare at me, with a pretty mean look on her little face.
My dear husband said something to me tonight, I was hoping and waiting for this moment when he would realize this. He said "I have never known a bird to be more human like than what Jasmine is." He continued with "She has her good days, her bad days, mood swings and her favorite person for the day." See Jasmine hasn't been on dad's good side for the past couple of days, she has been mean to him. But today now that she's mad at mom, she just wants to be with him. I told him thats what a lot of people don't understand about parrots, they think they are like dogs or cats. They are actually more like kids. I told him "the only bad thing about it is we are going to have a five year old child for the rest of our lives."
Oh well enough of my sobbing story about how my birdie doesn't like me today. Tomorrow is another day and all will be forgotten, and Jasmine will be back to her normal goofy, silly self and she will love her momma once more.
Happy Hump Year
02/Jul/07 06:15 PM
Today is exactly the middle of the year. So Happy Hump day to all!
It is also hatch date for Indie. So Happy Hatch Day Indie. My little big boy is 1 year old. He is such a good boy/girl, that a bird mama could be proud. Still don't know if he is a he or if he is a she. Based on the male dances I have seen, I am leaning toward male. Plus I think I see some black feathers coming in. WOOT!
Jasmine has been just a doll. She has really been behaving very well the last week or so. I don't hear her scream as much nor has she been biting me very much either. For my husband it has been a different turn of events, she has been biting him. He also hasn't been home so much, so I think Jasmine is just getting excited when she does see him.
Quilts, I have one quilt done for the auction and just about to put the 2nd one on the frame. Now that I got my messed up stitches all picked out and did some tweaking to my quilting machine I am back in business and the machine is humming a beautiful song.
Well thats about it for now. Short and sweet and to the point.
Hope you had a Happy Hump Day!
It is also hatch date for Indie. So Happy Hatch Day Indie. My little big boy is 1 year old. He is such a good boy/girl, that a bird mama could be proud. Still don't know if he is a he or if he is a she. Based on the male dances I have seen, I am leaning toward male. Plus I think I see some black feathers coming in. WOOT!
Jasmine has been just a doll. She has really been behaving very well the last week or so. I don't hear her scream as much nor has she been biting me very much either. For my husband it has been a different turn of events, she has been biting him. He also hasn't been home so much, so I think Jasmine is just getting excited when she does see him.
Quilts, I have one quilt done for the auction and just about to put the 2nd one on the frame. Now that I got my messed up stitches all picked out and did some tweaking to my quilting machine I am back in business and the machine is humming a beautiful song.
Well thats about it for now. Short and sweet and to the point.
Hope you had a Happy Hump Day!