My Murphy's Law Day..

Picked up a temporary housesitting job.. sounds easy.. doesnt it.. well.. with the driving here and back.. and everyone and their cousin wanting me to drive them places (mind you I told everyone I wouldnt be available this week.. ).. and trying to finish off orders and get my stuff done on the computer.. working on the garden (before more stuff rot on the vines, etc).. and just keeping up.. I am exhausted.. and this day just hasnt been a good one..

First my brake light went out… so how did I find out.. lol.. a cop stopped me.. thankfully I didnt get a ticket.. so I had to get the bulbs.. my BF tried to put them on (I was suppose to already be at my friends to drive her shopping.. that I had to cancel twice before because of other stuff this week).. and of course it wouldnt work.. so I told him let me go to our mechanic.. he snapped at me.. and then I SNAPPED (very loudly) at him.. and he got mad.. sigh.. got it done.. and went to pick up my friend… who of course wasnt ready.. I melted down.. so she decided not to go.. lovely.. so went home.. got ready to leave for my housesitting job.. packed my meal.. hit the bank (cos I needed toll money).. and at each stop things just went wrong.. even the store I stopped at to pick up stuff I needed.. I couldnt cos their machine was down.. and I had exactly enough money I needed for everything else but the groceries.. UGH!! Makes me want to just lay down and cry.. 

More Pictures of the Fair..

 Besides the giraffe.. there were alot of items I liked and wanted to save the ideas.. smile..  More tomorrow...

More on the fair and a busy day!!

Busy day today.. had to pick up my cat, Gabby at the Vet today.  She had 6 teeth pulled... poor baby.. and she isnt even two years old. one of the typical problems with cats with Feline Aids.  Then after that.. I had to take my brother in law for his road test.. of course he wanted to drive for a bit too.. so by the time I got that all done.. and got to where I needed to be.. I was beat.. and took a nap.. Grin..

Pulled the Winner for my contest.. that I had up on Facebook.. for my Old & New Shoppe Facebook Page.. You can see about it here...  The Winner was Paula Smith.. just emailed her..

Now more about the fair.. while I was there.. of course I hit the craft area.. one of the best items up there as a Tricolor winner was this giraffe.. incredibly made by a 18 yr old girl named Abby.. I had to take a picture of it.. and yes, it is as big as it looks.. 8 feet tall.. Here is a blog entry at the Erie County Fair Blog about it..
what do you think about this?? LOL.. more coming again tomorrow..

Had a great time at the fair..

Well.. I wont put it all here today.. lol. very long.. we got there in time to eat dinner.. so first we had some hot dogs and Loganberry Soda from Louie's Texas Red Hots.. that really filled us up.. smile.. then we started walking.. first thing we saw were the clowns getting ready for the parade.. I had to get pictures.. smile..

Then we hit the Baby Wild Animal Exhibit.. unfortunely most of my pics didnt come out well.. (they dont like to sit still.. lol.. ).. but here are the best of the young cougar.. the tiger cubs didnt come out well at all.. :-(

Certainly reminded me of my kitties.. just ALOT bigger.. grin.. More tomorrow.. 

FACEBOOK CONTEST!!

Just doing a quickie here today.. since I dont have alot of time.. we are going to our fair today.. YAY!! so trying to get everything done before we leave.. I plan to take a ton of pictures.. smile.. so come back later tomorrow to see them.. 

Doing a contest for Likes on my Old & New Facebook Page.. I am raffling off a crochet pattern for free.. 

Contest: You can have this pattern for free for Liking my facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/OldNewShoppe

Bellefleur crochet pattern, thread pattern, size 10 thread
Directions to crochet 3 kinds of flowers
                                    http://www.buysellcommunity.com/sale/ZKBWVEAU/

Just like my page and tell me where you saw this ad.. smile. 

CLEARANCE SALE from The Cat's Meow Crochet

CLEARANCE ITEMS:

Decorative Pet Collars – Handcrocheted with a button enclosure. These are not to be attached to a leash or tieout.. not safe for that. Just a nice decorative touch for your pet.. can be ordered in your choice of colors.. ON SALE FOR $2 + $2.25 postage

Dog – 12 inch neck - purple with white/silver glitter and 5 gold bells

http://www.buysellcommunity.com/sale/WKEAXDUZ/

Also available a small dog./cat collar for a 9 – 10 inch neck. Looks like the dog one.. with one less bell

Microfiber Dishclothes - $.75 each, ON SALE FOR 2/$1

These are a triple layer of microfiber towel, edged in variegated 100% cotton yarn. Great for washing dishes, cleaning up in the kitchen and bath.. totally machine wash and dry. 5 inch square in size.

http://www.buysellcommunity.com/sale/BXQLDUKP/

EVERYDAY TOWELS: ON SALE.. NORMALLY $2 each, $1 each on sale to clear out.. no special orders. You can also buy all four towels for $3.50.. take an additional $.50 off.. you cant get any lower than that..

Towel E31 – Rose/Purple variegated blend

Towel Fabric – soft cotton

Crochet Topper – rose WW yarn, edged in variegated purple, lavender, pink, and tan worsted weight yarns

Button – Flower shaped purple button

http://www.buysellcommunity.com/sale/SNBQFPRJ/

Towel E32 – Rose/Country Variegated blend – two available

Towel Fabric – soft cotton

Crochet Topper – rose WW yarn, edged in variegated country colors worsted weight yarns

Button – round clear gem button

http://www.buysellcommunity.com/sale/GEXQEWTF/

Towel E38 – white with tan

Towel Fabric – Terrycloth

Crochet Topper – tan WW yarn, edged in variegated tan, peach, light and dark green WW yarns

Button – round peach button

http://www.buysellcommunity.com/sale/JDPJGUWK/

July Donation to Xmas Stockings For The Troops

Hi.. I have totaled this month's sales from what I sold from Old & New Shoppe - from Direct Sales (Buy Sell Communiity), Ebay and Etsy.. and have donated $4.50 this month.. I have added $.50 to help cover the cost of fees.. smile.. thanks for helping me make this donation..  

 

OLD & NEW - 10% OF ALL MY SALES FOR THE REST OF JULY AND ALL OF AUG WILL BE DONATED TO XMAS STOCKINGS FOR THE TROOPS  http://www.operationexpiration.net/