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Pretty sure this is Midnight Sun Madness

Posted on July 8, 2012 by perlgurl

Started the day with coffee on “the veranda” as Michael called it. Lovely. So much done today and I am pretty tired, but happy. Got two coats of paint on the walls and I am still smiling about it. Moved … Continue reading →

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Busy, busy me!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by perlgurl

Started the day with coffee and a coffeecake-like thing for breakfast on the deck. Lovely. Posted trooping pictures to outpost site and fan page. First thing crossed off the list! Then I started with gardening. I replanted three inside plants … Continue reading →

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The Force of July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by perlgurl

The duality of my life: I am currently enjoying the warmth and comfort of my Starfleet Academy sweatshirt on a chilly evening after a day of trooping which was good other than it included wearing my old, bad boots that … Continue reading →

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Midnight Sun brings ceilings of blue

Posted on July 3, 2012 by perlgurl

Gallery images of painting the ceiling starts here Spent the weekend painting our dingy living room ceiling nice bright blue. The ceiling is made from acoustic tile and after painting the same type of ceiling in the upstairs hallway with … Continue reading →

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First River Float of the Summer

Posted on June 17, 2012 by perlgurl

Gallery images of kayaking trip Went out on the river for the first time of the year.

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Bringing bright colors to our home

Posted on June 10, 2012 by perlgurl

Started painting the hallway last night as part of the main floor painting project I plan to achieve this summer. First thing to do was pick the color palette. We used two very difference greens in the bedroom and upstairs … Continue reading →

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Making media work on the internet

Posted on May 25, 2012 by perlgurl

To convert a DVD for internet publishing (usually a performance) 1. Forget what you used the last time. Search on PC for at least ten minutes for the a DVD ripper or converter to use with Movie Maker and try … Continue reading →

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another mother’s day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by perlgurl

In the past week nearly everyone I know has asked how my mother’s day went. These days to me it is just another day. When my daughter was small it was easier and magical; a hand-made card and her beaming … Continue reading →

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Crepes and Cake

Posted on May 12, 2012 by perlgurl

May 12, 2012. Opening Day of Farmers Market. We arrived just before noon and immediately went to get food to eat since we had not had breakfast yet. I went straight for the crepes: This new vendor was directly across … Continue reading →

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Back-breaking work is good for the soul

Posted on May 6, 2012 by perlgurl

Images of all my work thus far this year is here Gallery images of 2012 gardening. My thumbnails creator on the gallery seems broken for now, but clicking on the full size of each image works. Got to work on … Continue reading →

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