Bike trip

Dean, Jasmine and I bicycled along
Lake Mendota bike path today. Chuck
the anti photographer snapped our
picture. It was about 55 degrees and
overcast.

Blues Garden

The necklace had been
strung less fringes and
at last the fringing has
been added. Lots of
pressed flower and leaf
glass beads. Also used
some large blue pearls.

Jennifer's 23rd Birthday

I crossed stitched and framed
the cross-stitch sampler after
Jennifer's birth. Jennifer
celebrated her 23rd birthday
yesterday. We went out to eat
at the Olive Garden last night.

Two unfinished projects

I have two unfinished
projects that I am
working on.

My favorite bike trail

This is my favorite walk/bike trail not
so far from my house. I photographed
some flowers, ducks at the pond and
still life in late September and early
October.

Cycling

Jasmine's favorite past time is cycling.
Her choice of bicycles is Cannondale.
Her flannel coat, Petsmart. My favorite
past time is cycling. I have lost 30 pounds
by dieting, walking, working out 3 times
a week and spinning class at the health
club. Spinning replicates the cycling
experience.

Autumn Snow

Last week this autumn leaf was covered with
sleet and snow. Now all the snow is gone.
I was so busy with two art fairs in October and
November in Alabama and Wisconsin. I don't
have any more shows thru Dec.

Last pictures of Demopolis, Alabama

I love the washed grey wood with white shutters.



















Some of the buildings are empty.













Railroad track













Old white church

I love the color of the paint on the brick, dark blue
sky and an old rusty truck.













I also love the mixed color of the bricks,
old door and old steps.



















On duty

Demopolis pictures

I walked alot around the town to take pictures. It was
a hot day.

One day visit to Demopolis

My girlfriend and I went to Demopolis, Alabama.
She had a show at the beauty salon all day long.
I explored and took some great pictures of old
buildings. It is about an hour drive from Northport.

Show Reminder from Shooting Star Beads

Please plan to join me for the Winter Art Festival
in Madison next weekend Nov. 11-12, booth #16.
This is a wonderful show over 144 Wisconsin artists.
This year I made alot of new flower earrings and wire-
wrapped jewelry. I look forward to seeing you there !
Jean

Romanesco Broccoli

The apple-green head of Romanesco broccoli resemble
clusters of tropical coral. I bought it from Farmer Market
last Saturday. Descripition: created a great deal of interest
when grown at the Scottist Horticultural Research Institue,
yet it is very widely grown in northern Italy. Should be cooked
and served individually with melted butter. Dean and I walked
around the capitol.

Two Blue Garden Bracelets

I made two blue garden bracelets last week.

Blue Jean Garden













Midnight Garden

Walk and Bike

I have been getting up to walk early each morning
at a nearby park with Jasmine. They have all these
great walking trails and I have started to ride my
Cannondale bike.

What a busy week !

Tuesday was my birthday. I cooked dinner
for our family. I didn't feel like going
out because I am on a diet. I have lost
ten pounds over a month.
Wednesday I went to Milwaukee to a bead
tour and I bought some gems and pearls.
Thursday I lunched with my friends, Lisa
and Georgia.

Georgia was showing Lisa her Silpada jewelry.













Here is a self portrait of our bead circle.
Our friend Mary Ann is missing as she passed
away from ovarian cancer at the age of 58.
Joan moved to Florida.

More Mushroom Pictures

We found two big puff balls larger than
basketball.

Mushroom pictures

Sunday afternoon we walked in the rain at
the Southern Arboretum. The mosquioes were
out in forest.

Saturday Night

Last Saturday night we were invited to Jenni
and Bill's apartment for dinner. Jenni crafted
a hot flame curtain for the kitchen and used my
ribbons to make a curtain for her living room.
































Jenni and Bill has a salt water fish tank
with coral and starfish.