Now, I did it!

My first (maybe last) podcast is on the right of the post. It is called Arlene Tats and Knits. I hope you all will like it...I am using the conversational style versus instructional. So what we will chat about is what is on the shuttles, needles and how it is in our lives today. I am NOT morbid in any way, nor (too) dirty!! So, the first episode is about when it all began and where it is going. Sounds VERY profound. Please leave messages and if it really sucks email me privately on gjdiwpx@aol.com!! The first episode is about 29 minutes. Thanks and good luck!!

Errata: I think I said Sue Hanson was the coordinator of the exchanges. Dummy, that would be Mary Donahue who can be found at Icela's world. Sorry! I need to take better notes!

Yeah! I did it.

To the right you will see a link to my new podcast called Arlene Tats ans Knits. The first episode is up. It is about 29 minutes so sit back and relax with your shuttles, if you dare. This process is complicated to me right now, so I hope you will bear with me. Looks like I will have to pay for any more casts beyond a very limited number soooo, I will prob do that. It appears to be inexpensive. It took me days to figure it out, but I hope it takes off. I listen to knitting podcasts all the time. It covers me on the way in to work

Daughter in getting married...someday!

Nope, He is not my son, (mentioned on the 25Motif blog) it is my daughter marrying him. However, I will say he has been accepted as a son ever since they started dating! This pic is proof she belongs to me...don't we look alike"? The other gal in the gargyle is my older daughter and I have another in Arizona. My post now that I re-read, does not really say who is my kid though does it? Nope, thank goodness I had daughters. I would have sooooo messed up a boy baby! I don't get boys. A professor used to refer to them as testosterone poisoned! They would hve been gals except for that surge!! Hee hee.

They did it!!

They did it! My baby and her honey of 5 years are gonna get married! Oh Goodness, now what! I am hoping they are not gonna do it tooooo soon...My baby is too young (24) I think they should wait until she is older....like 40? Nah..he is a great guy and I wish them many years of happiness and good fortune. Now, I can give her that surprise you see below! Hope she is not reading this!! If so...Sammy!! Don't you peek now!! They got engaged at a place in Pittsburgh called Phipps Conservatory. A local landmark, and one of their fav spots. They are currently showing a Chuhuli glass exhibit. It is a remarkable display. The third pic is an example...all glass! Looks so real you would think glass actually did grow from the ground!!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!!

I can not believe I had not posted since October!! Trust me, I have been tatting!!I sent out all my packages to Mary...Her last exchange. I really have fun with these!! Especially the Christmas one. When I am busy shopping for every-one else, it is nice to get a little somethin, somethin to make the holiday fun for me too!!


My Christmas tree is VERY heavy after 30+ years of accumulated ornaments. It has never fallen over until....last night! 3am just as I actually went to bed...CRASH!! Only a few broke which was miraculous!! No real special ones...on a scale of 1=10. Every one have a nice day