I'm so glad to be back...I've missed all of you dear bloggy friends and will be so pleased to visit each and everyone of you! The problem seemed to be related to my Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. At one point it looked as if I had lost my current favorites list. My eyes filled with tears and I told Computer Guy Tom, I had to have them back. It took him more time but he got them all back and neatly placed in ABC order on my sidebar!! I'm using firefox now and it seems to be going well.
The kitchen is also going well...all sorts of things happening....mostly good but a few nightmares. Painter moved the refrigerator and tore up nice flooring?#!!%! Installed the counter top yesterday and discovered the stainless steel sink was damaged so I had to run and get a new one (I don't run well!) I went with (budget concerns) a Wilsonart laminate stone finish and it turned out so well...actually beautiful. Today they installed glass top cooktop, dishwasher and now the disposal. I have spent the morning reading manuals on use and clean-up. When they finish hanging the cabinets, I will take photos. Very pleased.
I am still missing the studio. I haven't stopped thinking but thinking isn't the same. I do sit at my table writing....brushes are clean and ready... now all I need is for everyone to finish and go home! In the meantime I will visit your sites and admire and enjoy all your posts!
Welcome back! You were missed. :-)
ReplyDeletehey lady - well, good grief! what a dilemma but sounds as if things are coming together a bit now - i know how beside yourself you will be to be all back together - literally - just wanted to say hello - have a wonderful evening -
ReplyDeletehow beautiful your little house will be when this is all over. I'll bet it will feel so good to make art in a tidy and new environment.
ReplyDeleteYou will soon want to chase them all out with a firehose. Hope you enjoy your beautiful new kitchen. We did the same 12 years ago. What fun! Unfortunately, parts are looking as if they need to be updated already. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteshe's baaaaaaaack!! we're happy!and your faves list intact. hoooray for the computer guy!!
ReplyDeletelooking forward to seeing your new posts/kitchen/studio back .... just noted wilsonart ... this could be in my future.
Karen, Thank you...missed the whole process!
ReplyDeleteGypsywoman, Great to read your encouraging words...have a great holiday weekend!
Suki, It was pretty grim around here but yes, the place is looking better and better!
Kim, They won't be back until Monday so I have some relief.
Nancy, Great to be back and with my sidebar full of my favorites!
Glad you're back Mary Ann and what a wonderful photograph to make your entrance back into blogging. Nothing like a container full of paintbrushes to start the creative juices working.
ReplyDeleteI think Patrice had problems with foxfire as well. She lost her "favorites" list too, I think. You know all this computer things are so important and once solved, you tend to forget. Glad to hear about your kitchen. It will be wonderful and you can be a "Chef" extraordinare". Tea Please!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mary Ann. I did miss you! We have some updating to do one day in the future and I will use something like Wilsonart laminate too. I can be seduced by a high end display at the stores, then I come to my senses with a thought like "how many hours do I want to go to work to pay for the kitchen counter top?" Not many!I'd rather make art and blog!Maybe your studio break will lead to more good things....
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Thanks for you comments on my blog--they are much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your work when you do get back to your studio!
love the shot of the clean brushed waiting...such promise! Good luck on it all..and I will get a post going of red yurt, maybe tonight.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Ann, love your opening image...great to hear you sounding positive with the kitchen reno's too.
ReplyDeletecomputer problems can be so frustrating--- mine is getting old and I have to give it rests when I am trying to post comments and so on...
ReplyDeletebut I got a new fast computer today--- just have to transfer stuff.
My studio is still in a mess but step by step getting back to normal. today the carpet guy came. have a good weekend.
Glad to see you back..Sounds like the kitchen is going good..Always little things that get in the way.
ReplyDeleteCan not wait to see the kitchen when complete.
Katelen
Glad you're up and running again! Like you, I'm anxious to get back to work...artwork that is!
ReplyDeleteRobyn, What memories these paintbrushes hold! Glad to be back!
ReplyDeletePat, This computer stuff seems to be going around! I'm still a little nervous around the glass cooktop...still reading instruction manual!
Leslie, The Wilsonart laminate was a big surprise as I got the expensive look without the price.
So glad to be back!
Elizabeth, So nice to be out visiting and I'll be happy to begin new work!
Maggie,Anxious to see the red yurt!
ReplyDeleteJo, Yes, I'm upbeat today...today it all seems possible...then there was yesterday...ugh
Donna, Step by step...yes that is the way to make progress...moving through the maze of remodel!
Katelen, I have really stayed with a budget and it has worked well...now to finish, I'm making a list for the fellows.
Lia, Big difference,...work and art work...I'm so looking forward to having the workers out of here! ha
..that's a nice collection of brushes...
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Mary Ann. Technological glitches can be maddening.
ReplyDeleteAlso kitchen renovation--but it all sounds so beautiful!
Oh, all those yummy brushes just waiting for a workout with you! Great picture... Aren't computer problems just the pits, but sounds like you are back in business and soon you'll be back in your studio.
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