tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.comments2023-10-16T08:43:00.343-06:00Costumes by meRenee Nefehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comBlogger5880125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-73634503699736793322022-03-02T11:08:08.383-07:002022-03-02T11:08:08.383-07:00If you're wondering about costumes...I haven&#...If you're wondering about costumes...I haven't had a costume gig since Feb 2020. Since the virus most theaters have either shut down completely or gone to a skeleton crew to keep things under control. I have taken on some sewing jobs (I have 3 right now that I should be working on instead of blogging.)Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-48722798101686093832016-06-05T14:22:49.607-06:002016-06-05T14:22:49.607-06:00I watched a lot of bee swarm removal videos online...I watched a lot of bee swarm removal videos online and I know that not everyone uses a vacuum for them, but some do. It didn't look like the set up was all that complicated.<br />all that comb only fit on one frame.<br />and yeah we thought it was very cool to have that great view. A friend at church was worried about us getting stung, but we weren't outside much...and even then these bees were pretty calm.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-21449958664214780792016-06-04T22:54:38.261-06:002016-06-04T22:54:38.261-06:00I didn't realize they vacuumed them! That is s...I didn't realize they vacuumed them! That is so interesting. And very thoughtful of your bees to give you a front row view of the proceedings. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-59639690346065112952016-05-13T04:17:09.991-06:002016-05-13T04:17:09.991-06:00So much more fun to do it yourself! Well done. So much more fun to do it yourself! Well done. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-90334861769555830742016-04-03T04:35:22.837-06:002016-04-03T04:35:22.837-06:00Oh dear, poor Lilly. It is so hard when they get o...Oh dear, poor Lilly. It is so hard when they get old. Sounds like she's especially attached to you. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-82771053338557911722016-01-26T09:43:44.501-07:002016-01-26T09:43:44.501-07:00From one terrible consumer to another, well said!!...From one terrible consumer to another, well said!!!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-69362712934573141202015-12-12T02:42:56.338-07:002015-12-12T02:42:56.338-07:00Good grief. No wonder I don't trust those folk...Good grief. No wonder I don't trust those folks.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-40159650605536961082015-12-07T07:48:04.243-07:002015-12-07T07:48:04.243-07:00and I just realized that when I cut and pasted tha...and I just realized that when I cut and pasted that big saga portion I forgot to take out some of the stuff...that was from the email that I sent to the director of the conference.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-91784022214256722602015-12-06T17:21:07.446-07:002015-12-06T17:21:07.446-07:00What a fiasco. The non-communication is pretty muc...What a fiasco. The non-communication is pretty much the mark of incompetence. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-14930097060998924632015-11-30T21:34:35.340-07:002015-11-30T21:34:35.340-07:00I also tried using a heating pad to keep the food ...I also tried using a heating pad to keep the food warm, but that failed. going to have to employ more heating devices so everything stays warm...I did leave the yams in the oven because those who eat them have them after the rest of their meal, like an early dessert. And the brining is easy...loads of recipes for it online. I use Alton Browns...or a close version of it as I typically do it from memory now. ;) veggie broth, brown sugar, salt, all spice, peppercorn & ginger.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-39404863365379131262015-11-30T18:08:44.253-07:002015-11-30T18:08:44.253-07:00You had a feast! I love the idea of using the croc...You had a feast! I love the idea of using the crock pot to reheat mashed potatoes. Very clever! i love mashed potatoes too and will have to remember this trick. I need to learn how to brine a turkey too. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-91557317459981429162015-11-22T21:08:29.853-07:002015-11-22T21:08:29.853-07:00I totally agree with you on all counts. and I did...I totally agree with you on all counts. and I did send a gift, but that was mostly because his mom would be upset if we didn't.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-85246935979530071222015-11-22T04:38:16.391-07:002015-11-22T04:38:16.391-07:00That's a tough one but I can only see it as a ...That's a tough one but I can only see it as a debatable issue for younger children, who undoubtedly don't get or enjoy the occasion anyway. I've heard of some offering childcare during the ceremony. After seeing a couple of wedding videos where you can't hear anything but a child in full-blown temper tantrum mode, it's understandable. But an older teen? That one doesn't make sense. Maybe they only want you to send a present.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-68061940765874789422015-11-08T07:53:12.059-07:002015-11-08T07:53:12.059-07:00we didn't get much snow here...although I noti...we didn't get much snow here...although I noticed it still on the ground in some parts of the city...in the shade or such.<br />I did get the sewing gig...I posted it on Facebook. It was just the little tooth fairy pillow. She paid me way more than I asked. Perhaps I need to reconsider my rates. ;)<br />Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-29959324827888303102015-11-08T03:04:16.416-07:002015-11-08T03:04:16.416-07:00I thought about you when I checked Accuweather thi...I thought about you when I checked Accuweather this morning and they reported all that snow in Colorado!<br /><br />Sounds like things are busy as usual, but really going in some very interesting directions. A scholarship would be wonderful! (So would a nice sewing gig). Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-30702522096589819792015-09-20T04:16:34.593-06:002015-09-20T04:16:34.593-06:00... and on and on ... LOL... and on and on ... LOLLeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-28630463948434565572015-09-13T15:01:17.812-06:002015-09-13T15:01:17.812-06:00I never got a Twitter because I didn't want th...I never got a Twitter because I didn't want the blow-by-blows...but I can't seem to escape them.<br /><br />I also need to find and post a if you need a message to go to a person privately send it privately...do not post it on their Facebook wall for all the world to see...and then if you send a PM don't post on their wall that you did it, they'll know. sigh!Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-41413516979601261072015-09-13T04:20:06.286-06:002015-09-13T04:20:06.286-06:00Great explanation! But I must live in a cave - the...Great explanation! But I must live in a cave - there's social media out there I've never heard of. OTOH, I have no time! I can commiserate with you however. The blow-by-blow is the reason I abandoned twitter. I just can't keep up ...Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-54159446227425587432015-09-07T09:25:01.661-06:002015-09-07T09:25:01.661-06:00Darly didn't get the part in the "improv&...Darly didn't get the part in the "improv" show. A blessing in disguise I'm sure. and her Real Improv show went great...one of the biggest crowds I've ever seen.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-80988337993799280962015-09-07T09:22:53.159-06:002015-09-07T09:22:53.159-06:00we got a late freeze this year that got all the fr...we got a late freeze this year that got all the fruit blossoms. No apples or cherries on my trees...no berries for the bears. Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-36874842154890395172015-09-06T04:28:18.562-06:002015-09-06T04:28:18.562-06:00Bears! Yikes, although I would assume that the ber...Bears! Yikes, although I would assume that the berry bushes freeze every winter so that part didn't make sense.<br /><br />Gosh, Darly is busy - you too!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-48125247015295835572015-08-21T03:56:30.035-06:002015-08-21T03:56:30.035-06:00Yes for the nap! Sounds like a well thought out de...Yes for the nap! Sounds like a well thought out decision about the film roll. Being able to discern good opportunities from not so good, is an excellent life skill. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-20785476923061163742015-08-16T03:33:03.515-06:002015-08-16T03:33:03.515-06:00I agree so much about giving kids opportunities. S...I agree so much about giving kids opportunities. Some things they drop fairly quickly, but some things they stick with. That's one of the beauties of homeschooling, it gives them chances to explore life. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-17831745621054151502015-08-09T23:29:58.451-06:002015-08-09T23:29:58.451-06:00I don't think that Darly has really decided, b...I don't think that Darly has really decided, but she does like acting a lot. She would like to continue to do it for as longs as she can, so we'll keep looking for opportunities to do that.<br />Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532063.post-52460626392780878232015-08-09T03:36:35.876-06:002015-08-09T03:36:35.876-06:00Wow, the film opportunities sound exciting! I know...Wow, the film opportunities sound exciting! I know it will be a very different experience from stage, which is great. Does Darly think about going into acting as a career?Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.com