Dumpster Save of the Day…..World War II Photos

Memorial Day weekend and I’ve been working on curtains (new ones to match my newly painted living room), the garden (weeding and harvesting), and my poodle posse (freshly groomed). I even built a newsletter for the shop (I refuse to say “I wrote it”…I built that darn thing). I’ve been pretty busy and then the hubby came in with an old scrapbook that once belonged to a friend who passed away about 10 years ago. My busy day came to a screeching halt when I saw the book. Seems this scrapbook was destined for the dumpster when our eagle-eyed nephew noticed it and rescued it. Good thing he did, too. Part of the book had clippings from 1946-1960’s of the Gold Star Mothers. Interesting. The rest were incredible photos taken during WWII by our friend who served in the Aleutians and then “somewhere in the Pacific” before the war ended. After the war ended he was stationed in Japan (he gave me a Japanese doll and some fabric from then, treasures). Anyway, here’s some of the photos. 

I’m not sure where this picture was taken but he donated a copy of it to our local DAV.

This is Warren. I knew him when he was gray haired.

 

Thank you, to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. God Bless you all. To those who serve now, thank you and stay safe.

Post by Eileen Patterson

Grooming the Poodle Posse

This weekend marks the start of summer, maybe not officially but Memorial Day weekend means grilling, beaching, and taking out those white shoes you stashed away during the winter. In my world of sewing patterns and fabric, Memorial Day weekend doesn’t mean eating a burger out by the pool. It means my dog groomer went on vacation and might be gone for six, count them, six weeks. That also means leaving my redneck, digging in the dirt, looking for frog poodles still need haircuts and baths. After being attacked by blood thirsty fleas, having poodle wool up my nose, and re-cleaning the bathroom, they are somewhat presentable. Not as good as Miss Shirley (she is truly gifted with clippers) but at least there are no more mats, a few less fleas (where’s the Advantage?), and one less tick (EWWWW!) to attack the posse….that is until they go frogging again.

Fred and Annie. Salty ’s sitting on the porch swing.

Don’t forget to check out the Judaic fabrics listed. There’s new ones. Lots more patterns for sewing, knitting, and crochet, too.

 

You could crochet or knit a blanket while at the pool. Pick out an easy one and knock it out over a weekend. Fun and a wonderful sense of accomplishment.

 

Oh, and here’s an idea for Father’s Day…..a vintage fishing lure key chain from MetalWoodsnWater.

Have a great weekend and don’t forget your sunscreen!