May 24, 2011 |
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Sorry for the delay in posting! We had some internet issues and then a very busy day in Ketchikan (which was quirky and beautiful!)
Our pillow gift yesterday was 2 pairs of sunglasses! One for both of us and we headed down to the Post to pick them out. FUN gift! Thank you SU!
In the Stampin’ Up area of the ship, called the Trading Post, we have displays boards filled with cards shared by the demonstrators here. There are no names shown on the cards so I cannot give proper credit now but if you see your card here, just leave me a comment and I’ll update your name under your project! Just wonderful ideas and I wish my pictures were better. Between the boat rocking and people waiting behind me to take pictures, I rushed a bit!
Remember you can stop or pause the slideshow anytime, right click and save if you want. I don’t have the internet time to post individually or give details about stamp sets or supplies but enjoy the stamping scenery!
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May 20, 2011 |
There’s nothing stamping related today to share. For those that want to read on about our day here in Seattle, sit a spell! Tomorrow we board the cruise ship to Alaska and there might be some stamping things after our meet and greet in the evening.
I have to say, Seattle is a hummin’ place! There seems to be more people walking around than driving. It’s about 6:00 pm here and with Matt taking a snooze behind me and the windows open, I hear lots of commotion outside our hotel. The breeze is fabulous here!
This morning: Matt, Jan, Darrell and I woke up early to head down to Pike’s Market for a good bagel breakfast. Great Tully’s coffee! Strolled thru the market, smelling flowers and fish!
Speaking of fish, the FISH throwing guys were a blast and if you haven’t seen their motivational video of how they got famous, you can watch a clip here. Just a bunch of guys who wanted to bring more fun into work so they started throwing fish to eachother and interacting with customers in a whole new way!
Pike Place Market’s unofficial mascot, Rachel, a bronze cast piggy bank that weighs 550 pounds, has been located since 1986. Rachel was designed by local artist Georgia Gerber and modeled after a pig (also named Rachel) that lived on Whidbey Island and was the 1977 Island County prize-winner. Rachel receives roughly US$6,000–$9,000 annually in just about every type of world currency. (and I did my part!)
Jan and I saying hello to Rachel the Pig
After we left the market, we took the local transit to a Japanese Garden located within the Washington Park Arboretum. A 3 1/2 acre formal garden designed and constructed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden designer Juki Iida in 1960. Koi fish, bridges and tons of plants and trees I cannot pronounce the names of – breathtaking!
- Jan ‘almost’ walking on water!
Yeah, pretty much just want to live here. I took way too many pictures so I’ll just stop here.
So then we took another ride to the
Space Needle to ride up to the top and have lunch. Really amazing views as I had an incredible salmon lunch:
605 feet in the air and while we were rotating during our lunch, this was one shot from the table.
The 360 observation deck was amazing and the weather was perfect!
Then after that, full and happy, we walked over to
EMP museum. Matt being a drummer and lover of all music, this place seemed like it would be fun so we took a shot. Lots of interactive booths with different instruments to play, Nirvana exhibit, Hendrix, and some other displays.
For history about Pike’s Market and more than you would ever really need to know, go HERE.
Linda
May 18, 2011 |
Matt and I are heading to Alaska with Stampin’ Up this week! I am really excited about this trip. Colder weather (great for this hot flashin’ woman) and whales and bald eagles and moose and grizzlies…seriously, I’m in danger of becoming a permanent resident.
I’m so grateful to my faithful customers and downline who helped me earn this trip!
I’ll be posting when internet permits and Stampin’ Up has said we can show our completed make and takes so I’ll be sure to take pics of those.
A few weeks ago I received my travel info and luggage tags from SU. I always look for clues to upcoming new stamp sets in the design of the wallet:
Ok, over the top cute! A rubber stamps sewn onto the front cover!
There are 4 of these tags, and the bird is really whimsical…maybe he will be in the new catty in July?
And the inside with the itinerary and things to read on the plane!
On with the wrist bands, the Bonine, and green apples! (i get sea sick but this will be worth it!)
Linda
