as frankly Dar-r-r-ling, keeping up with everything and everyone is exhausting, especially when we are travelling by bicycle (just as well I took the time to 'get into shape' all those weeks ago - when the Sumo's came to the TeaParty!!
Can you believe that we are heading to The Tour De France! Cindy has told us just to look for the riders and that's where we are and to bring our bicycles, our fastest one! Apparently we are going to give this racing a shot - oh Cindy Dar-r-r-ling - ahemm - dream on, there is no way this 'toned butt' is going to be subject to that 'tiny seat' for any length of time....you my fearless Leader...are delusional!!!! Now this is sounding more rational - just in case we get bored with riding, we need to have a little basket attached to the handle bar so that when we blow off the Peloton to do some shopping, you'll have somewhere to carry all your stuff!! No back door for me this week dar-r-r-lings...as you can see I have my bicycle and basket, which you may notice is NOT on the handle bars but on the back - that is because TECHNICALLY, you can balance more in it!! LOL!! You see I have had time to think things through on the trip here!!
I did bring a few little 'friends' with me, my gorgeous puppy Molly, who just loves being part of things....and a darling little joey (baby kangaroo) I found at the airport - just couldn't resist!! I thought he would make a great gift for someone...maybe even Miss Peggy...who has a 'soft spot' for Australia in her heart!! Please keep your eye on that mouse riding the snail...I hear they are everywhere in the race - I think one may have crossed Peggy's path too...maybe others!!
So dar-r-r-lings, thank you so much for dropping by, I do love to see that you have been, your comments make my day - while 'in my mind' I am in Paris, In reality I have been 'cleaning house' and started with the kids rooms, after an hour, I had only succeeded in filling my washing machine with all the clothes that they lovingly had NOT hung up - when I found a gardening tool under one bed...I realised that I really didn't need to be doing this...so think of me today...I am not going to have one happy child after school when she realises what is ahead of her....LOL...or NOT!!! God bless you!! There is more of me on: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com
EDIT - This is also my first card for the 365 Cards Challenge, you can find it here:
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 9:42 PM
OH oh oh oh oh oh MY GIDDY AUNT but this is delightuful - I really do have my mouth hanging open in awe!! Imagine combining a bella and a penny black on one card - and succeeding!!! Fabulous job ! That's just delightful!!! So cute!!! Love your Australia embeliess along with your Parsian Flavour!! Your card definitely has that Paris Je'ne sai quoi - that sans souci, that chic factor going on!!!
Madame Linda - this is one fabulous card!! Tres Magnfique Carte!! et tres bien.
Registered: June 18, 2007 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4857
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 11:31 PM
Oh, what a fun card!! Your Bella is beautiful!! I love the stylin' outfit you gave her, and her pretty hair blowin in the wind!! What great details with all your little extras.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131984
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @ 2:41 AM
My, Linda - there are so many amazing details in this - it's just wonderful. Looks as if you and Peggy can enter you mice into a race all of their own, with Molly as the chief cheerleader.
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @ 4:18 AM
Oh fly me to Paris, right now! I just love your work here sunny Australian friend. WOW, the details, the Bella, the little image I know and love so much, mine was bigger. I just love yours so much better.
Glad you made it to the party, took you so long, your hair had time to grow so much right! LOL I just loved that you joined us, now, not only Sabine has another potential "fianc�e", but the little mouse is a guy mouse is he...Have fun, we are having what Americans call "spiked tea", we call it "real tea". LOL
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Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @ 4:19 AM
Is that your fastest bike??? Snort! Hi Linda, as usual your card is just Lovely!!! Looks like you thought of everything even though you were really thinking of your daughter's bedroom. You are good at multi-thinking!! Hee!
Your card is just precious, so nicely one! You arrived at a time when we are in the last leg of this race, betcha did that on purpose! So pedal on over to that quaint little shop with the pretty flowers out front and we will be there in no time! Glad you brought a back-end basket, it looks bigger and I might need to put my stuff in there too. My basket got knocked off my bike and rolled down a cliff when I passed Lance Armstrong! Sometimes you just have to sacrifice a little in these big events!
Thanks for coming! I love reading your stories and your cards never dissappoint! You and Peggy are quite the pair! Giggle!
Registered: October 10, 2008 Location: Inverell, NSW Australia Posts: 4
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @ 6:33 AM
This is beautiful Linda. I really love all the dimension of the whole card. Great take on the challenge.
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 @ 7:17 AM
This is fabulous, Linda! Just love all the neat stamps you used! What a delightful collage for our trip to France! I'm with you - I prefer the shopping and eating to racing so let's take a leisurely ride and browse the shops before we have tea!