So about a week ago, Vann mentioned that his driver's license was up for renewal in February. Hmmmmm, thought I, maybe I'd better check and see if mine expires this year. So I dug around in my wallet and found my license and guess what? It had expired last March. I've been grounded ever since the discovery. But yesterday, Vann had time to drive me to the DMV so I could renew. I'm now able to drive again--legally.
Alabama doesn't send out renewal notices for drivers license. And since they come due only every four years, how do they expect me to remember to have them renewed? How does anybody remember?
Last year, I was involved in a Journal Quilt Challenge in which I was supposed to make a quilt each month for the whole year. I only got five made, and I plan to finish the challenge this year.
I found these notescards in the Winter 2008 Somerset Studio Gallery and went crazy for the one with lace. I've decided to use the idea to make a journal quilt as the seventh in the challenge. I have lots and lots and lots of laces and trims. Here's what I have laid out so far.
I hope to work on it this afternoon.
We had thunderstorms last night and about and inch of rain, which we need desperately. I stayed up until about midnight reading Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. It was nice listening to the rain and thunder while reading and exciting book. That has always been one of my favorite times to read--during rain and storms.
Playing Card #2/52
This is the second card in my weekly altered playing card challenge.
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On 01/09/2008, Trudy Neill of Windemere Farm said ...
It is good to know you are "legal" again, Susan. Here in Indiana they have now made it every 6 years to renew. The lace project looks interesting...lovely selection you have. We had terrible storms here last night which resulted in mass flooding. I could paddle a boat all the way around the farm...in fact, it was up to 3' in some areas. Today it has gone down nicely, but sure is a muddy mess. My dogs feet are a challenge to be sure. Just wanted to say hi and look forwar to your new projects!
On 01/09/2008, Debra Spincic said ...
Love this playing card!
On 01/09/2008, Sister Cage said ...
Re: Pillars of the Earth - Don't you love that book? I read it over again every few years.
On 01/09/2008, Fitzy said ...
Oh, get this...my Arizona license is good until I'm 65. Do you suppose I'll look the same? Glad you checked yours!
On 01/09/2008, phyllis king said ...
Wow! Glad you didn't get ticketed for the license...ours is 5 yrs. here and I'm sure I won't remember when that's up! LOVE the lace projects.....you're gonna make me dig out some and start sewing or felting or whatever!Thanks for sharing......
Phyl in N.C.
On 01/09/2008, Susan Tuttle said ...
You have been a busy, creative bee Susan! I love your journal quilt--the colors and textures are so appealing! Great atc--love the colors.
Reading during a thunderstorm--that sounds so cozy--I love doing that too!
Susan
On 01/09/2008, nita said ...
Love the card!! The journal quilt is going to be marvelous. Sorry I have not visited for awhile. I have been so busy. Hopefully things will settle a bit now that the holidays are over.
I have missed visiting..
xoxo Nita
On 01/10/2008, nita said ...
By the way, you are tagged. xoxo Nita
On 01/10/2008, Perry said ...
I like your playing cards and your postcards. One of these days I am going to do postcards. I keep saying that, maybe someday I actually will, lol.
On 01/10/2008, Gayle said ...
I'm moving to Alabama. They take nicer DMV photos:-). So glad to hear you had rain. Your altered card turned out great. I can't wait to see what you do with the lace.
On 01/10/2008, Nicole said ...
Your photo on the license even looks good! I look like Humpty Dumpty in my picture. I would love to renew it, just to get a new picture taken.
Beautiful altered playing card!
On 01/10/2008, Sarah said ...
Oooo! The lace is lovely all laid out like that! Can't wait to see! Another beautiful card!
On 01/17/2008, Terri said ...
There's #2. I must be blind. I really like the soft pastels on this one and the postage stamp.
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