Sometimes it's good to add photos that are more related to Clay and not me. This is a photo from the hunt he guided down on the peninsula. (Clay on the left)
The lunch box class went pretty well. Working with the Mod Podge on the tins is always a challenge and I think some of the ladies were disappointed at how the paper wrinkled, but it just doesn't seem to smooth out well. Most covered up the wrinkles with embellishments and I think were basically happy. I was given a really nice gift for doing the class. These gals are the best and I'm looking forward to going back and doing more classes. Next month I'm going to attend one that Shelly is teaching on a bamboo skewer scrapbook.
News from Jake...he traded in his Durango for a Subaru. I can't remember which model it is, but it's a 2002 and is the coupe version of one of their sporty cars. He says it's silver and he sounds like he loves it. He went in looking for a BMW and the salesperson talked him into the car he bought. Jake is now on his own for all his finances. I know he'll do well.
Lauren is still trying to sell her Protege to get the money she needs to fix both it and her new little Chevy.
We are still undecided on whether or not Ches will join us on our trip to NV. I'll be calling the airlines today and getting more answers. We have not practiced with him in going in the carry-on bag, nor have we given him melatonin to see if it will actually aid in calming him. I'm really procrastinating with this, but it's in his best interest.
We had another snow last night and I plan to take some photos today of the results. It was just a couple or so inches. It's still lightly falling, but didn't sound like we'd get much more until Tuesday or Wednesday.
Other local news...there was a shooting just less then a quarter mile from our house on Friday night. Apparently during a party a dispute broke out and someone had a gun. It looked like CSI:Crime out on College Rd. yesterday.
That is about the news of the day.

This card did not scan well for the color. It's actually vintage violet and I made it for a purple and black card swap. At first I had the trick or treat card inside of the mini envelope, sticking out so you could see to pull it, but it made the rest of the card look very plain so I glued it to the top. I think it looks much better now.
We had a small skiff (sp??) of snow last night and it is cold enough (27) to keep it from melting. It's nice to see the ground white again. I love the cool temps too.
I have a more relaxing week at work coming up so that is nice! Wed. is a state holiday for us, Alaska day, and I took Friday off work. I want to get things ready for the altered lunch box class I'm teaching on Saturday.
Everyone is doing well I think. Heard from Jake on Friday and he was finally getting a pay check. He said his training would end early and he was happy about that. He sounded very upbeat. Lauren is lagging pretty far behind in her classes. I wish I could help somehow, but I know better. When I help even a little she takes advantage and she doesn't want to work anymore. It is better for her to learn this way. Clay has a new supervisor at work and this guy is trying to talk Clay into being a driller leadman again. Clay said not without a sufficient raise in pay. The guy said "you got it" and Clay said as soon as he sees it on his paycheck he'll start doing it. We'll see! The increase in pay is always a big help!
I have had a very hard time relaxing and sleeping this weekend, probably because of how jacked up I was for the flu shot exercise. There are still some things I am having a hard time letting go from my mind. Some folks really dropped the ball in ways that affected me and my team's performance. I've learned a lot, but doubt that I will work in the same capacity for it next year if they do it again. I have a hard time working beneath leaders who are control freaks and then freak out when a little mishap occurs.
Time to go rest for a bit and then I have lots to do again for the new week ahead!!

This is a card I made for a swap yesterday. Nothing special, but it was fun to do!
We bought our airline tickets yesterday to fly down to NV to see the folks. We'll be flying out Nov. 2 and flying hom on the 9th. Hopefully all goes well! We are going to try to take Chester with us, but have to research whether or not they will allow us to have him in the carrier. I refuse to let him fly in cargo so that is not an option. He'll be going to the vet soon for a shot and a wellness certificate in case he is allowed to fly.
Only 2 more days till we put on the mass dispensing flu exercise! I will be so glad to get this thing overwith! The people at work are fit to be tied!! Also...I'm so tired of turning the elderly away because we can't give the vaccine prior to Friday.
I'm off to exercise this morning and then it's Chester's day at the groomer!! Poor kid. I brushed him pretty good last night so he shouldn't have too much stress.
I don't hear from the kids much these days. I guess they are just too busy!!

The pattern for this little purse is in the November 06 issue of Paper Crafts magazine. It's just big enough for a mini chocolate bar. It kind of got smashed in the scanner, but you get the idea!
I have a teeth cleaning this morning so am playing hooky from going in to work early. I really needed the break.
It was raining earlier and I hope that is over with because it quite possibly turn to freezing rain, which can be very treacherous.
I'm off to the shower!!

This is Chester yesterday. It was such a beautiful, chilly day. I couldn't get him to really look right at the camera, but the did pretty good.
We are all doing well here. Jake is surviving his training. Both he and Lauren are looking forward to dividends on Wednesday. Lauren wants to buy a car and Jake just needs cash. Clay and I will be putting ours toward our trip in February. Nothing new on the house, but at least some people are still looking at it so that is good.
Clay will be heading out north on Friday for his trophy caribou hunt. I wish he had someone to go with him. Had I known that I could have gotten the time off I might have put in for it, but things have been so sketchy at work for a couple of months now. I will make plans to go next year and by then I'll have my archery certificate too.
It's October and time is just speeding by. Soon it will be Christmas and then a new year.
Off to work again today. I hope it's going to be a good week.