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Thursday, 24 August 2006, 14:09 | Category : Life in General
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It is so dark and rainy out today! It keeps the temps down, but it just looks so depressing! We don’t really have a whole lot going on around here today. We’re stuck in the house because my husband’s car is in the shop, and he had to take mine to work today. That’s OK though, I don’t really like dragging Jordan out in the rain anyway.

 

I don’t think that I mentioned that my husband, at the age of almost 35, is going through some sort of mid-life crisis. As long as I have know him, which is about 11 years, he has always driven a truck. Trucks just “fit” him - KWIM? Well, a couple of weeks ago he called me and told me that he’d found some awesome deal on a Corvette. This is some anniversary, special model, blah, blah, blah…. That’s what it sounded like to me, because I am just not a “car” person. As long as it’s a decent car, and it works, it’s fine with me! Well, he already had some special edition Super Sport truck that he just “had to have!” So he wanted me to trade my Trail Blazer in on the Corvette and drive his truck. I told him I didn’t want to drive a truck! It’s an extended cab, but still not very convenient for carrying groceries and stuff. I tried to talk him out of the car, partly because it’s just not him, and partly because the payment was going up quite a bit. The Corvette is a 2003, so it’s not like it’s new, but still, those cars are not cheap.

 

Well, long story short, he bought the car. Of course all the guys at work love it, and he gets comments on it everywhere he goes. We have yet to go out in it as a family, and you know why? Because there’s no where for Jordan to sit!! See… not very practical for a family - he doesn’t think about things like that! Anyway, he went out yesterday morning to go to work, and the steering wheel wouldn’t turn, and there was some kind of warning light on. So he calls the Chevrolet dealership, and apparently there was some kind of factory recall, and the computer in the car needs to be “updated.” So, they send a tow-truck to come get the car so they can fix it. Luckily it is a factory recall, because it won’t cost us anything to have it fixed. Since it’s a 2003, of course it’s not under warranty anymore. See, there again, he didn’t think about that either! And you know it can not be cheap to have work done on a Corvette! MEN!! Sometimes they just don’t use their noodles! OK, now that I have vented that frustration….

 

Check out the items I added to Scrapbookgraphics yesterday:

 

Remember the old door I told you about? Well, I got few pics of the “before” state of it yesterday. Look at the ornate carvings!

Here’s what the whole door looks like

The glass is missing, and I will have to scrape off all of the paint. I know, considering the age of the door, that the paint probably has lead in it, and I can’t have that in the house with Jordan. The paint pretty much just falls off though, so it shouldn’t be that much work. I have no idea what exactly what I’m going to do with it. Phil told be to put glass back in it and do the Gallery Glass - you know, the fake stained glass stuff.

 

OK, onto the freebie for today. Since it’s so dark and dreary here, it has me in a Fall mood. Fall is my favorite season. I just love all the colors in the leaves and the cooler weather. So, today’s freebie is a sampler of Elegant Harvest. I will be adding this set over at Scrapbookgraphics in the next couple of days.

HERE is the link to download the freebie. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THIS LINK! Love please?? ;-)

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN MY FREE DAILY DOWNLOAD SERIES. THIS PARTICULAR DOWNLOAD HAS EXPIRED!

 

59 Comments for “:: A Dark and Dreary Day ::”

  1. 1Maisie

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:20

    This is so beautiful!!!
    Thank you!
    you are just so generous!

  2. 2Debby

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:28

    Thank you very much.

  3. 3cindiaskew

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:28

    wow, never been the first to comment. cool. love the door, you are so lucky to had grabbed it from your MIL. can’t wait to see what you do with it. the window were awesome. thank you for the freebie. appreciate your talents & labors. love the purple frame & beads.

  4. 4kallen1105

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:30

    Thank you so much for sharing… love the beads and colors… I love the door please show the after pics… you are so talented and creative….appreciate it!!

  5. 5vjdyer

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:34

    Thanks you for the lovely freebies. The door will be beautiful when you finish it. Please use a mask when removing the old paint. If it has lead in it you do not need to breath without a mask to protect you. Looking forward to seeing the finished results.

  6. 6jan

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:35

    Very pretty!! Thanks so much!

  7. 7Suzi

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:35

    Love the colors! This is really nice. Thank you for sharing it!

  8. 8debra8898

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:40

    Love the fall colors… and I feel ya on the hubby without noodle thing! What is it with corvettes and middle aged men?!!

  9. 9Aimee

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:50

    Fall is my favorite season, too…thanks!! Can you believe we have to start planning Halloween costumes next month? Where do the months go…?

  10. 10Gill

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:53

    lovely colours in this sample, Thanks

  11. 11DawnMcD

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:57

    Thank you for this yummy freebie, can not wait to see the kit!

    LOVE that door!

  12. 12Stephanie

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 14:59

    First of all, thank you for sharing such nice items. It’s fun to come check and see what is up for the day! Juat wanted to mention that, when you sand down the door, please wear a mask and googles! The lead dust could harm you also! But it is a beautiful door and will look neat when you are done.!

  13. 13Abby

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 15:03

    Ohhh, fall is my favourite season too! This is gorgeous - thanks so much for sharing!
    Hope your husband settles down soon - seems they all go through it and some are way more expensive than others during the transition LOL!!

  14. 14Michelle

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 15:30

    That door is beautiful, would definately put some stainned glass in it. It’s going to look great when it’s finnished.

    Men what can you say!! I think they all go thru that stage. My hubby is 45 and is going thru it. And you just can’t reason with them, LOL. I hope it gets better for both of us.

    Thank you for the beuatiful freebie. I love purple.

    Michelle

  15. 15Carla

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 15:34

    Cool door! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
    Thanks for the awesome sampler! Love it!!!

  16. 16Lime

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 15:44

    Can’t wait to see what you’ll do with the door:-) Thanks for the freebie and we finally have a sort of sunny weather after tons of rain the last couple of weeks.

  17. 17Christine McGee

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 15:51

    Wow! Thanks for the freebies!! The window project turned out amazing!! :) I agree with the PP about the door. Lead dust is much more harmful than chips, and you don’t want to track the dust indoors after you scrape the door. Be careful, oK? :)

  18. 18ramona williams

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 16:03

    thanks for the kit — beautiful colors! Your window project is a creative and great idea. I’ve been thinking of new ways that I can creatively display my projects in my office.

  19. 19Erin

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 16:37

    Beautiful kit! Thank you for sharing. Your husband needs a clue-by-four upside the head. Buying a new vehicle is not the kind of thing you do without discussing it thoroughly with your significant other and *agreeing* to buy it. I’d be livid if I were you. The door is just beautiful! As someone else mentioned, the dust is worse than the paint, so be sure you wear a mask or respirator when you clean it.

  20. 20AJ

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 16:53

    Thanks for the freebie (:

  21. 21Rebecca

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 17:07

    GEEEE ORGEOUS colors! Just love that purple! Thanks so much. And that door is just as gorgeous. I know the wood will probably be so gorgeous on its own. May be look into doing some lead glass window embellishments. They really aren’t that expensive and its not hard to put together really… especially for someone like yourself who’s good with making things. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! :D Thanks so much for the freebie!

  22. 22Shawna (aka: shawnyrvr)

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 17:24

    WOW!!! Ok I have to admit… I’ve been not downloading too much freebie wise as of late…since I’m down to only 2GB of space left on my HD… I need to really go through my PC and clean it up a bit… anyways, sorry off the subject at hand, lol… but… I absolutely HAD to HAVE todays freebie you have up for offer. It is gorgeous!!! I love the colors in it… they are to die for… so rich and vibrant. THANKS so much!!! Fabulous!!! Shawna

    PS I wanted to say I KNOW I would LOVE your house… You are doing some of the exact things I was planning on doing. I bought about 5 of those windows out of an old house… not exactly like yours but similar. I am having my DH paint 2 of my favorite Photographs I’ve taken onto 2 of them and I was thinking of using the others for scrapped pages… and I have to say I was nervous about the idea… but you have proved I can do it!!! I LOVE THEM!!! and your huge Inspire in the middle… Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! And OMG I LOVE that door, what an AWESOME find that was… I definitely can’t wait to see how it turns out. Fabulous Job on them! TFS!!!

  23. 23Vicki

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 17:27

    Love this sampler! Thanks so much. BTW, that’s a great door you have there too. Ü

  24. 24Erin

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 17:44

    Thanks so much Traci! I love Fall too — I can’t wait to start decorating the house! LOL

  25. 25julz

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 17:52

    Awesone door Traci! Where do you f ind these things? No, no, no you silly girl! It’s not a special anniversary something or there.. blah blah blah…. It is probably a silver anniversay special edition collectors item! beautiful! What a truck guy wants with it is beyond me… I can relate though… my DH.. 45 always a “dads” car guy since I have known him (15years) now is drooling over the new Charger… nit as much $$ as the vette; but, still more than we need to spend. Even though he is painfully aware of this, I still can’t help have the feeling that one day he is foing to come home with it…. back to the “glory days” ya know!

  26. 26marietta99

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 18:17

    Thanks for the fall kit. Love the colors. Hang in there. Unfortunately, a mid-life crisis can reoccur over and over again. Men typically buys sports cars when they go through one, and women usually change careers, go back to school, or take up digital scrapbooking.

  27. 27nanasdinky

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 18:38

    Well your sampler sure is cheery!! Thank you so much! Its so pretty!!!

  28. 28Judy

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 19:31

    I love your windows and the door! I’ve been keeping some old windows myself, trying to decide what to make out of them. Thanks for the inspiration!
    I can’t download the new gift, though. I’ve tried MANY times to no avail. Anyone help?

  29. 29Joy

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 19:37

    OMG… I love that door.. beautiful… thank you for sharing.. and thank you for the freebie.

  30. 30Laurie

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 20:19

    Traci, love the funky colors, and really love the beads. And wow, that door is to die for. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.
    Laurie

  31. 31Carrie

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 20:47

    I can’t wait to see the finished door. Thanks for another great freebie. As for the Corvette, well, hang in there. I swear it should be the “why” - NOT the “y” chromosome that men have.

  32. 32Suzanne

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 20:51

    Thank you very much… I’ll dream of the door…

  33. 33Gret

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 20:52

    Gorgeous freebie, Traci! Thanks so much for your generosity.
    Love the door! Will look fantastic when done. :) I loved the windows you did as well!
    re: Men…can’t live with them, can’t live without them, lol. Hopefully this phase will pass soon!

  34. 34Risa

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 21:10

    Traci, guys are funny, and it happens at any age. My husband was “older” when he bought his “corevette boy toy” and the model he bought was also really old (looked like crap and needed alot of work). It had already fallen apart many times and naturally had no warranty. I was thrilled as you can imagine. But he got it for a great price (I’m making a sarcastic face now) and decided that it would be “his” summer car. Since he’s has a background as a licenced mechanic and still has “friends” in the business, he figured it would “be okay” he said to me. Have you ever seen a 40 something, 6 foot, 200++ man (we won’t deal with the weight thing right now) skqoosh himself into a wee little sports car? Are you laughing yet?? Says it all. Here’s the best part (NOT). As a result, we can’t list our son (teenager) on our insurance as a secondary driver because we now have “TOO MANY VEHICLES” according to our insurance laws! So don’t get me started on this topic. Now the kid has to pay 3 times the amount he could have paid. I not kidding!! Grrrrrr!

    Thank you for the really nice freebie again today.

    BTW - does your insurance increase on that vehicle also because they catagorize it as a sports car and based on the year? Anal? Did i say that? What? I need get a calm-me-down pill now. Ooooooooh - man. So forget about it all and take it easy. Like me LOL. Everything will be fine. :)

  35. 35Amy

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 21:11

    Thank you Traci. I love the flower element. You’re so nice to be so generous with your designs. Thanks.

  36. 36Lori

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 21:17

    Thanks Traci!

  37. 37Sharon

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 21:33

    Traci
    I know how you feel with the Vet thing when my husband was alive he was alway’s telling me when we hit our 50th anniversary he was going to get me a Gold Vet. LOL
    I was able to buy my first brand new car after his dealth and look at it as a gift from him Not a Vet! It was a 2002 black convertible Toyota Solera and I love it!

    Anyway thank you for the sampler!

    I love the door!
    You could put a family picture in place of the window!

  38. 38AstLin

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 21:36

    Thanks so much!!!

  39. 39Michelle

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 22:12

    Thanks for the freebiws!! And I love your door project!! Now all I have to do is find one….

  40. 40Deb

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 22:25

    Thank you so much for the freebie!!! Its beautiful!! I love fall too, so am really looking forward to summer being over! LOL

  41. 41Jill French

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 22:37

    Thanks Traci - love your work always!

  42. 42JoAnn

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 23:37

    OooO! I love it! The colors are so pretty! I love the beads! Thank you!

  43. 43Lilaclady

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 23:42

    Good luck with the car thing…I’m not a car person either…I can only distinguish cars by their colour mostly,lol! We don’t have a corvette, but we are in debt up to our eyeballs because my DH just HAD to get a brand new car…it’s just a guy thing…if only they could be as tolerant of our “girls things” Freebie is gorgeous as usual, :)….I can see a nice b+w in that frame….tfs!

  44. 44Marilyn

    wrote on 24 August 2006 at 23:53

    Thanks for the freebie!

  45. 45Dixie

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 0:38

    Thanks so much!!

  46. 46digicropper

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 1:12

    That door is the coolest! I love your whole desk “inspire” area too….oh and the sampler is great too! Sorry about the mid life crisis car, but MEN. Who really understands them? Besides other men and they dont’ really count!

  47. 47Luke's Nana

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 1:47

    Great looking kit! Thank you!

  48. 48Leanne

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 2:16

    I had to laugh as I was reading about your husband’s new toy:) Boys are all the same aren’t they?! My husband comes from a car mad family so I know exactly what you are going through and I must admit it’s nice to hear that my husband isn’t the only person that acts before he thinks!!! Can’t wait to see what you do with the door and thanks for the freebie.

  49. 49Linda

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 2:20

    Thanks so much for the mini kits. Fall is my favorite time of year and I am so ready for this hot summer to be over!

  50. 50Margaret

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 2:49

    I love the rich colors in this Traci! Thanks!

  51. 51Cathy

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 3:35

    Thanks for the great freebie…….love the colors. I must comment about dream cars. My husband wants a Hudson convertible so bad he can taste it. He has found only 1 in the last 40 years, chased the car down to talk with the owner and then came away without his telephone number!!!! I keep encouraging but all he can see is the dollar signs. He is so conservative he won’t pursue his dream. Do they give youth serum shots?

  52. 52Kori Dorn

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 5:27

    Thank you for the mini! I love purple and those flowers are wonderful! That door is awesome! I love old ornate buildings, they just don’t do that artisian work any more sadly. I hope they renovate it, please post more photos if they do!

  53. 53Kimberly

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 5:42

    Thanks so much. Can’t wait to see what you do with that door!

  54. 54nicole

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 7:03

    Thanks so much - this freebie is beautiful!!!

  55. 55Kelli

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 8:28

    Thank you for the gorgeous fall freebie! I think the Corvette must be a rite of age that comes with 35 for men. Just demand your turn and enjoy it too!

  56. 56Brenda

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 14:09

    Wonderful colors! Thank you.

  57. 57Dawnie

    wrote on 25 August 2006 at 19:34

    Thank youfor another fantastic freebie! I really like what you’ve done with your INSPIRE letters and your scrapping windows. I also can’t wait to see what you decide to do with that wonderful wood carved door. I like your idea of stained or leaded glass. Have you ever done glass etching? I really think you’d love the look you could create for the door. It’s just an idea for you to consider. I am sure whatever you do will look great like all your other projects. You are so crafty…reminds me of Martha Stewart, lol.

  58. 58Tamalita

    wrote on 26 August 2006 at 11:27

    The elegant harvest sampler is beautiful! thank you so much! and I am inspired by your INSPIRE! Great idea!

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