Category Archives: Life

Snowpocalypse

Posted on January 30, 2011 by ThePaintedTiger

I know the country has been hard hit by snow and cold this year, including places that rarely see that kind of weather. We’ve actually not had much snow here in Eastern Iowa, but that is supposed to change this … Continue reading →

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Let’s take a spin….

Posted on January 6, 2011 by ThePaintedTiger

I’ve been feeling lately like I haven’t done anything for awhile, so tonight I have a date with this here stuff…… The batts are ones I’ve recarded (with my Big Tom carder) from my misc. box of Brown Sheep mill … Continue reading →

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2011 – The Year of the Lion

Posted on January 3, 2011 by ThePaintedTiger

It’s the dawning of a new year at our little retreat in the woods, and time to think of what 2011 might have in store for me. You may ask….why year of the Lion? Well, take a look at my … Continue reading →

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New Toys!

Posted on November 19, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

Last week was a pile of work, RiverChor had their first concert, which meant practice, practice, practice, stress about dresses being in, and getting ties and scarves ready to hand out. It was also starting to get cold and dreary, … Continue reading →

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All We Like Sheep…

Posted on September 24, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

Why yes, it IS my birthday! My MIL doesn’t believe one should make one’s own birthday cake, so she borrowed my DD yesterday and they returned with this. Thought you might like a slice, too!

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Still Kickin’!

Posted on September 9, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

Hi All, It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything of substance, and I apologize for that. The longer it got, the more I felt I needed to post something AMAZING, which meant I put it off even more! LOL. … Continue reading →

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How does your garden grow?

Posted on May 23, 2010 by ThePaintedTiger

I admit, I haven’t done much constructive gardening this spring. Between beating back the garlic mustard, stinging nettles, poison ivy, and the super-prolific mystery weed; I just haven’t had the time. So instead I’ve been enjoying what has come up … Continue reading →

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Autumn Fog

Posted on October 27, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

It was beautiful this morning….had to share! Click on ‘em to go to Flickr and see them huge!

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When it rains….

Posted on October 22, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

It has been quite the Thursday. We do library story time this day, and for once we were early. Or not. Cub 2 left the backpack with the essential DUE TODAY or ELSE videos in it. So one round trip … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Posted on September 16, 2009 by ThePaintedTiger

This past weekend I went to the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival. It was my first such event….and wow I wasn’t disappointed! We entered the first building of the Country Store, and didn’t make it any further for awhile, as … Continue reading →