Sunday, June 13, 2010

I want to ride by bicycle!

Bicycle, Bicycle!
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike.
This bike, I found when we moved to the house on Pennsylvania. I cleaned her up that year, I found her and rode as much as I could. But then Kayden came along and last summer she just sat in the garage. When we moved last October she came with us and sat in the garage again.
Tuesday I took my bike shopping and she got a few adjustments. Had her handle bars adjusted, air up her tires and had the seat adjusted. I bought her a new bell, basket and Chromax to clean up the rust.
Yes, I know it is a boy's bike. I have always had a boy's bike, except for my first banana seat bike.

Before

After



Before I cleaned the handle bars.





After I cleaned the handle bars.
Tuesday it was raining so I couldn't ride by bike home. But Wednesday I rode from work to get my hair cut, then home. Thursday I rode to and from work. And I plan on riding a lot this summer, even if it's only to and from work.
Framed!
Thursday Bob and I had to go to Warsaw to give a demo on how to take care of a pool to the new owners of an In Ground pool that we just built. So, I texted Shari to see if that would be a good time to stop by her house and pick up the frames her hubby made for me. She also did the framing. I just added the extras to the frames. I love them! Thanks so much Shari!
The pictures aren't the best, I couldn't get a good picture with my camera so I used my phone.
I have one more frame, but I have to add the button to the stitching before I can frame it.
So, if your looking for some frames or a framer that is reasonable price contact Shari.


Stitching...
Continued stitching and beading on EarthDancer, until I started on the wed. I just started stitching the wed and it is way to hard to use a hoop or hold in hand so, I have put her aside until my stretch bars are free. Right now they are holding the Christmas Tree.



Dara's Graduation!
Friday night was Dara's graduation. She graduated with Academic Honors, I am so proud of her. My little angle baby has done well.


After graduation we went out to Applebee's. Picture of Dara and Kayden.
My baby girl (Dara) graduates from high school and my baby boy (Dylan) gets his license.
Beads

I have been wanting to do some beading, but I just haven't found the time. But I did order a few beads.


Chili Corn Crunch Salad

This is a good one. Bob even liked it.
Chili Corn Crunch Salad
1 (14-16 oz) pkg frozen white or yellow corn nib lets, 1 small diced onion, 1 green, red and orange bell pepper diced, 2/3 C mayonnaise, 1 (9.7 oz) bag chili cheese flavored corn chips, coarsely crushed and shredded cheese.
Place frozen corn in a colander and run cold water over to thaw. Set aside to drain. Meanwhile dice onion and peppers. In large bowl, stir together drained corn, onion, peppers and mayonnaise. (Chill salad until ready to serve.) Add the crushed corn chips to corn salad mixture, stir to combine add shredded cheese. Serve immediately.
Someone had asked me if I had a wish list. I do, but I just keep my list in my purse. Until now, I put up a wish list on the right of the screen. I also have a swap, trade sale album too, on the right of the screen.
Thanks for stopping by and if you have the time please leave a comment.

8 comments:

Sue said...

Debra, the bike is fantastic; great job!

Dara's graduation pictures are wonderful; making memories! Congrats to Dara!

Shari's frames are just adorable! Is that OUR Shari from ESC? I know her and Duane frame.

Your Chili Corn Salad looks YUMMO! Will have to try that; thans for the recipe!

Love all your bead acquisitions!

Cathy said...

Earthdancer is coming along nicely. I wish I lived closer we could ride our bikes together.

Mylene said...

What a great post, Debra!

EarthDancer is looking fabulous!!

and CONGRATULATIONS to Dara!!

Shari said...

the frames look great with the added stuff!!!!! Love it...
congrats on the bike! I am wanting to find a bike to ride too!
Congrats to Dara & Dylan!
Keep going..earthdancer will get done!!
The recipe sounds interesting!!

Meari said...

ED looks beautiful, Debra. The frames on your other pieces look great.

Congrats to Dara on graduating, and Congrats to Dillon on getting his license. A big WOO HOO to them both :)

Love your bike. As a teenager and young adult, I rode a men's bike too. They seemed for comfortable to me, dunno why, lol. LOVE the bell :) And thanks for mentioning the chromax... didn't know there was such a thing. You know, you should see if someone in your local freecycle group (or craigslist) has one of those pull behind child carriers so you can take Kayden with you on rides :) I found one for a friend that way.

Berly said...

The bike looks like it'll be a lot of fun. I'm looking for an adult trike for myself. ED is looking beautiful! That corn salad looks really yummy, I'm going to have to make it.

Vickie said...

Congrats to Dara for Graduating!! ED looks wonderful!!! I may have to dig Marks bike out of the garage and clean it up....great idea!!!

Angela said...

you're really brava, debra, and compliments for your sons.
your friend angela in StitchNSwap2@yahoogroups.com
from rome, italy