October ORT Report

Howdy!

Today my TUSAL model is Mimi. She was wondering why the heck I was disturbing her nap with this stupid jar. I took my pix, gave her a little rub, and she went back to sleep, none the worse for wear.

I'm telling you, I will easily get the entire year of orts into this bottomless pit of a mason jar.

I'll see you tomorrow with the last of my Heroic Hunks! Tune in!

Hunky Hulky Hero

This is week 4 of 5 in my homage to the hunks of The Avengers.

Who doesn't love a big, green guy?? The Hulk is played by Mark Ruffalo in The Avengers. I sometimes call him "Mark Scruffalo," because he tends to be unshaven and he has some seriously crazy hair.

Please enjoy the Scruffy hunk!

Peace out, Mark!

September WIPocalypse - Epic Fail

I have no idea what happened. I just couldn't get any darned stitching done. I must've had a lot more available stitching time this summer than I realized because once school started, I got nothing done.

This is it. Two round robin pieces, and I only just finished the Joan Elliott one today, so it doesn't even really count as September.

Catherine's RR - Scent of Old Roses

Additional flower section on Catherine's RR

 

 

Jo's Joan Elliott RR - Lily

I'm just glad it's over. I hope I can make a better showing of it next month. (I'm not holding my breath, though.)

Another Hunky Hero

I know I haven't posted for WIPocalypse yet. I will probably post my pitiful performance tomorrow. :(

We are at week 3 out of 5 of the Hunky Heroes of the Avengers.

Here is Chris Evans, who plays Captain America. I first noticed him in a movie called Cellular, with Kim Basinger and Jason Statham. My hubby loooves Kim Basinger, so he had her to drool over. I, however, had two delicious hunks. We both really enjoyed that movie!

Until next time!

Happy Birthday to meeeeeee!

Yes, I'm 29 again! (as if)

Thank you for all the b-day wishes! We actually did most of our celebrating yesterday. We left the kids at Grandma and Grandpa's, and were stunned at how nice and peaceful it was in the car. The dear hubby then took me out to a movie. We saw Expendables 2, full of all those wonderful action-movie hunks. Yummy! We did a little shopping: he got some shoes and I got a new purse and wallet. And then...we went out to dinner at Port Edward, where I had, get this...lobster bisque, prime rib, lobster tail, and for dessert, Bananas Foster. Wow!!!

The fun doesn't end there! Today I got a card from the hubby, and a present full of stitchy stuff. Woo hoo! Now, let me explain to you how to get the perfect stitchy birthday presents for yourselves. First you go to your LNS and get all the stuff you want, then hand the bag and some wrapping paper to your DH. He can probably handle the rest, and he'll likely be thankful that you received what you really wanted without his having to figure it out. Tee hee!

But, that's not all! I received the best birthday card ever!! My dear, sweet Jo from Serendipitous Stitching sent me my very first cross-stitched birthday card, and is it beautiful! It has beads, metallics, and variegated threads. Swoon! Jo said that the blonde mermaid is supposed to be me, and the dark-haired one is her. I love that!! Thank you so much, sweet Jo!

And, if that weren't enough, I received some fabric on Friday from Leslie's Under the Sea Fabrics, and they are absolutely exquisite! They came out even prettier than I pictured.

Cosmos Opal Belfast

Cordelia Opal Belfast

Ah yes, I'm a lucky girl. The only thing that could make this any better would be CHEESECAKE! Oh, Sweeeeeetieeeee...........

2nd Heroic Hunk

I don't have much time. I have lots of errands to run today because the DH and I are spending tomorrow celebrating my birthday. (The actual day is Sun., but I've got scout stuff to do on Sun. :-b ) My WIPocalypse post will probably have to wait, too.

Just dropping a quick hunk for you.

Continuing the hunky Avengers theme...today we have Jeremy Renner, who played Hawkeye in the movie. He is another that is not a favorite of mine. In fact, I've seen him in many things and, until I saw The Hurt Locker, I found him somewhat...well, creepy. But then there was Avengers. He's pretty darned cute in that movie. He is also in Bourne Legacy, but I haven't had a chance to see that yet.

I hope you enjoy Jeremy.

Hunky Hero Friday

Hello, Dears! I'm actually on time this week. Will wonders never cease?

I'm so excited that The Avengers is coming out on DVD next week. If you are one of the rare people that didn't see this movie in the theater, now's your chance. I think it was the best superhero movie in quite some time. There was a plethora of hunky heroes in it, if you're into that kind of thing. ;-) Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Mark Ruffalo were all quite hunky and heroic.

I think I will spend today and the next four Fridays on each of the best hunks of the movie.

Today I will give you my least favorite, and perhaps build up to my most favorite, if I can decide by then which one it is. Robert Downey Jr. is one of those that people either love or hate. I was never especially into him myself until he was in Iron Man. Then I was sold! I have to give him credit, too, for overcoming his very big issues. He really cleaned up his act when so few are able to get clean and stay clean. Congratulations to him. But, I digress.

Without further adieu, here's RDJ:

My favorite pic. So intense!

I'll see you next week with another superhero hunk. Have a great weekend!