HAPPY DANCE HAPPY DANCE

I finished my exchange!!! I was afraid I wouldn't get it done before it was due. I will mail tomorrow or thursday. It is due by 31 May. Hopfully the mail is moving well. I will show a pic when I know it has been received.

MEMORIAL DAY

We must always remember our fellow Americans who have served with Honor and Dignity. Some gave their All for us to be free.


Myself and son. Formal Awards Dinner. I was in the Army and am now in the Civil Air Patrol, Rank of Mjr. Loren was US Army and now Civil Air Patrol, Rank of 1st Lt.


My Son, Pfc US Army. Came home and joined the Civil Air Patrol USAF Aux.

My Father, on leave during Korea. Came home and joined the Coast Guard.

My Grandfather, 1st Lt, US Army while on duty in Germany after WWII. Now gone but not forgotten.

Totally Useless SAL

This is my May entry into the Totally Useless SAL. Go here to enter. This is great fun.

What A Week!!

Well, the funerals are over. The exchanges are behind. I have to get going if I am to finish and get mailed out by next weekend. I have not been stitching on anything but exchanges so no pics for now. I did get an ATC done but forgot!!!! to take a picture of it. My partner is a blogger and posts a lot of pics so I know she will put it up when she receives it. Well, back to the needle and thread. Keep smiling, Keep stitching and always remember to ENJOY.

Squadron 103 has new name!!

The Commander of San Luis Obispo Sq 103 USAF Civil Air Patrol, has recommended that we rename the Sq. to Bob Beevers Composite Sq 103. This was meet with a resounding yes by all members in attendence at his memorial this afternoon. I can not think of a better way to honor him.

Honor Guard!

LtC ROBERT BEEVERS5/25/1927 - 5/17/2009
Robert served as a Deputy Sheriff for 30 years in Orange County, Ca., and continued his career as a policeman in Morro Bay, CA.

In retirement, he continued his community service by co-founding Civil Air Patrol Squadron 103, San Luis Obispo in 1983, where he attained the rank of Lt. Col.

LtC Beevers joined CAP as a cadet during WWII. He served as Squadron Commander, active in Emergency Services as a Pilot, Observer, Ground Team, and UDF. He arranged Sq 103’s current facilities at Camp San Luis Obispo.

“Col Bob” was active in Recruiting and promoting CAP everywhere he went…

He recruited (Col) Larry Myrick… who became Sq 103 Commander, Central Coast Grp CC, CAWG CC (twice) and is now our Pacific Region Commander.

His support of youth was legendary. He founded the 1st Police Explorer post in the nation in Orange County and was always there to support SQ 103 CAP Cadets in Wing schools, encampments, and activities.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations, to be used as a memorial fund to help cadets, be made to:
Explorer Post 103
1687 11th St
Los Osos, CA 93402

Cards may be sent to the family:
Mrs. Ernestine Beevers
248 Montana Way
Los Osos, CA 93402

Robert is survived by his wife, Ernestine; children Lynn, Susan and Jennifer; and grandchildren Loren, Jessica, Timothy, Emily Rose and Alex. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Luis Beevers, and granddaughter, Camille Grace.

Mass & Memorial Service On Wednesday, May 20, 2009MASS @ 10:00 am

Little Chapel in The Old Mission Cemetery, SLO

UOD: Blues

On Higuera Street behind McMarthy RV dealership

101 Bridge St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone 805-541-0584MEMORIAL @ 12 Noon

SQUADRON 103... O'Sullivan Army Airfield If coming and get lost call

Sq 103 CC Capt Rich Bingham, 805-471-2740 (cell)

directions on our web page http://sq103.cawg.cap.gov/

Hwy 1, west of Camp San Luis Obispo - Behind Cuesta College Refreshments will be served

Spent the day on the phone organizing an Honor Guard for the Col's Funeral. Particulars are above.

Sad Day!!

It was a very depressing week end. My friend and mentor, 80+ passed away after contracting meningitis's. He had been in declining health the last couple of years. He is the reason I joined the Civil Air Patrol and made the rank of Major. He will be sorrily missed. RIP Bob, love ya

Received these from the oldest son, Lee, his wife and Cayden for mothers day. Loren my youngest took me to dinner.

This is Cayden Lee at 4 months old. From so little, 6lbs + to a whopping 13 lbs. All in all though a great Mothers Day.

Great Give Away !!!!

Bronny is having a giveaway for gaining followers. You can join in the fun here. The pattern she is offering, is so true, and a piece of hand dyed fabric too boot. Go on over.

Happy Mothers Day to All Mothers

Borrowed this from someone else but the sentiment is still very real. We all cherish our children.

As such we should all encourage them to get mamograms. Click on the link to help those who can't afford them, receive them. We don't want even one child to go without a mother to cherish them.

Prayers for the Fire Victims

May all those who have or are being effected by the Jesusita Fire in Santa Barbara, CA. return safe to their homes and businesses.

May Ornament Done!!

Star on Top-freebie

Blue Ribbon Designs

18 ct Oatmeal Fiddler Cloth

DMC my choice

Unhappily you can't see the snow very well. Will finish when I have more to do. Can't see dragging the sewing machine out for just one ornament. Now on to my exchange that is due May 31. Happy Stitching :)

This is the pinkeep from my first exchange. I guess it isn't common to stitch both sides. I had a great time figureing out what to stitch and how to finish it.

I put my partners initials in the thimble and mine in the heart on the cat. I learned a lot and know that the next one will be even better. I am looking forward to the next exchange which is a Just Nan piece. I have already started mine and am just waiting for my partners name.

Current WIP

This is my current piece. I am almost done as you can see. I hope to finish tonight. I will make it into an ornament when I have more than 1 to do.

Great Drawing!!

Edger is having a Blog Anniversary. He is giving away a surprise item. Go have a look at his finishes. Fantastic!