Ann The Gran Community

jalcumbrack:

I only have one favor to ask of all the ladies out there,please go get your mammograms! Had Pat gone one month earlier she would still be with us today.She had a very aggressive *** cancer.

I'm only a young'un, I know, but I have to echo Judy's sentiments. You would not be reading this right now if it were not for early cancer detection with a check-up. I was diagnosed about 5 years ago as a young man with three young kids but was extremely fortunate that it was early enough to be fully treatable. After my surgery, I immediately sent out an e-mail to all my male friends (who are at risk for similar cancer) and told them to haul themselves into the doctor regularly for tests.

So, as Judy says, even if you hate seeing doctors, go out and get your tests!

Great advice!! Ladies...get on your hubbies, significant others and sons to have themselves checked...and you go along for your check up too!!!!

Just some FYI for those of you going to the luncheon...I found another place to visit if possible. Check out the Fabric Warehouse...here is their link. http://www.fabric-warehouse.net/   They are located about 52 miles S.W. of Orlando, right off of route 4.

 I haven't been there, but when you check out their site, you will see it would be worth the trip if it is not too far out of the way. Of course, it's not as close as JoAnn's in Orlando, but they have three locations within eight miles of each other...w/ every type of fabric you can imagine!!! (so their site says....:o)  )

Hugs...Kath :o)

 First, for those backing up embroidery designs on flash/pocket/travel/thumb drive, buy.com has 4 GB drives on sale for $14.95 with free shipping. I'm not endorsing or recommending buy.com, but I have purchased from them in the past and been very satisfied. Ditto that Kingston is a reputable brand.

Second, Kath, I've been thinking of Fabric Warehouse as a good destination for a day trip some time in the future. With the magnitude of my fabric sta . . . er . . . I mean collection, I'd be going mostly to look and stroke and wish. Living in the city, an hour's drive to a fabric store would be a special, not a daily event. At least at JoAnn there's a plethora of products other than fabric. 

It's been many years since frequenting Fab Warehse and it's surely grown, I'm happy to see Becky and mom Dody are still running the show, in the first pic of them in front of the sign the short darked haired girl, I want to say her name is Deb runs the sewing machine end of the business, They are super people and with the expansions I've seen listed, I might even start making day trips for classes again. 

They seem to offer things I use to do at my fav shop in Mich. they cover all the bases, heirloom, embroidery, quilting, sewing 101 and just other fun stuff. Took me 1 1/2 hrs to get there as well.  Might be a rendezvous for a day trip gals????

With so many of us out here I am sure Judy's journey is under the protection Angel's wings from all our our prayers and wishes.  Many of us know what she is going through so more prayers be with her as she is away from the comfort of her home. May she be strong for herself and those that need her strength.

Great news on the 4 GB drives...I have been paying $22.00 plus for a 2GB, so that is a very good buy!!

On the Fabric Warehouse...I agree...great day trip..however; we are coming 2 1/2 hours north for Orlando luncheon, so an hour backwards, towards home, isn't bad for us!! Snicker! They also have lots of trim, yarn, craft ideas and decorative fabric...so their site says....sooooooo, we were just thinking of incorporating all in a day.

Besides...with my hubby along (I am having him bring a book and a thermos of hot tea) maybe he will leave Eleanor and me alone long enough to do at least a quick trip through!! :o) I have never been to the Fabric Warehouse...so will be a first.

Thanks on the 4 GB flash drive info...I will check those out now!

Kath :o)

Boy the website sure is quiet today.. Where are all of you ??  if you aren't on here I hope you are busy sewing on your name tags.

Kath if you are 2 1/2 hours north of Orlando that would put you up by me near Ocala.. I was thinking you were on the east coast.  My mistake.

Ha

yes, does seem quiet, my husband has finished his name tag and we are reworking mine.  I guess we all miss Judy being on the blog

I've been down the last couple of days with bad allergies and sinus headache.  I've been playing around with my software and I think I've come up with a name tag, just have to stitch it out to see if it's going to work.  Will let y'all know.

I am jealous of all of you have your name tags made or even envisioned.  I am at a loss the only thing I know for sure is my name

I guess I had better get on the stick

Hope you're feeling better Roesbud

 off to do laundry

the 19th can't get here soon enough!!!!!

Marsha

I miss Judy too.  I am thinking positive thoughts for her and her family.

You ladies are all so terrific!

Pat

Lynn,

I AM on the East coast...by Palm Beach...and it is 2 1/2 hours NW for me to drive to Orlando, so you are correct. If I drive back home...the Fabric Warehouse is closer to my home than Orlando is. Sorry if I confused you. :o)

Kath

Kath,

Last time I knew.. Lakeland was on the extreme west side of Orlando south of I-4.  I use to go up from Lake Placid to Z-hill to visit my friends and that's where Lakeland was. It's by Dade City

I was commenting about the news the other day, they show Dade City on the weather map but don't show Lakeland and it's A LOT bigger than Dade City.  Also when storms roll through our area they show Moss Bluff on the map, and there really isn't any town so you knew you were in Moss Bluff.

Anyway, like someone else said I can't wait for the 19th, it's on 17 days away.. lol

I guess that wouldn't be a bad drive out of your way if you go home via hwy 60 back to the coast,,, worth the day trip when you are making a day of it.  Too bad it isn't strawberry time being it's so close to Plant City  LOL

Yummy!! Fresh strawberries!! I love 'em...I agree...too bad it is not the time for strawberries. :o)

Also about Lakeland...I am totally confused now. LOL  I will just punch it into the GPS and hopefully it will direct me there. I will be happy to report back to the "group" about my trip there.

Kath :o)

Lakeland is south on I-4 west of Orlando, you keep on 4 until you exit on Hwy 98 and go north to the new store.  It looks like it will be a nice store.  Lakeland isn't that far from Orlando, but it's a bit out of your way but not bad on your way home with a loopty do.

LOL..okay, Lynn...you have to raise your right hand and swear that you will not mention "out of your way" a little to my dear hubby, as he only needs a nudge to decide not to go there. :o)

 If you get a chance, go to the forum pictures and check out the last three I posted....Taylor Nicole, Sara and Kenna. Two of those dressed were "smocked in the hoop" on my Brother Embroidery machine...the one on Kenna is hand smocked w/ a mederia hem. The girls were really "hamming" it up for the photographer...who is their auntie.

Hugs...Kath :o)

Wlhat ...Lakeland isn't the next town over, just a hop skip and a jump... LOL  you won't hear a peep out of me except maybe.. gee, wish I could go with you.. HA

I hunted for the pictures.. couldn't find them, give me a clue on where to click to get to where you have them at.. sigh

Found them TERRIFIC...

Lynn,

I think this link will take you to the photo page and they are the first three little girls. :o) http://www.annthegran.com/cs/photos/projects/default.aspx

Kath

Thank you...sorry, I read the last one first...or something like that.

Glad you were able to find them.

Kath :o)