Author Archives: Karen Ford

November 23, 2011

See what I started,,,

By Karen Ford

For whatever reason, I decided to want to decorate the outside of the house this year for Christmas.  I guess it’s partly cause I want to show off the new flower bed my hubby made for me.

Decorating for Christmas

So once I had the cider done, I realized that I didn’t have enough lights to do the rest of the front deck.  After a few days, I went back to the hardware store where I bought the first set of red lights, and picked up the second set.

I was going to wait for hubby to put it up for me, but I didn’t want to wait, so I done it myself.  But just having the red lights on the tree and deck, there was still something missing.

We ended up having to go to another hardware store and that’s where I seen the perfect addition.  The stick decorations.  Only the lights on the tips of each twig blink.  Seeing as we are due for some nasty snowy weather over night tonight and into tomorrow, I’ll try and get a small video of the lights twinkling.

Hope you like what I got done so far.  Once I start on the inside, I’ll get pictures for ya.

Until next time. xo

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November 21, 2011

Best Morning Ever !!!

By Karen Ford

If anyone tells you, you can’t be friends with a celebrity, then tell them it’s not true.  Especially ones you get to meet via Twitter.  I’ve made a lot of acquaintances thanks to tweeting with people.  But lasting friendships is what I call a bonus.

Well today started off a bit hectic.  Brett almost missed his taxi for school, then I was rushing Denise to get a move on so she wouldn’t miss her bus.  Then when they were gone, I got a cuppa tea and something to eat.  Until I noticed a red and white van driving past the house.  I immediately ran to the mailbox and yep, I had mail.

Though, I was extra excited cause I was waiting for a certain package.  My awesome friend Brian McCaig had sent me a little something.  Was supposed to have arrived by Friday, the 11th.  I told him not to worry until the mail goes around Monday (today).

And if you’re wondering who Brian is, he is the very one I interviewed with Wormholeriders.  He was in Sanctuary, working along side Amanda Tapping.  Plus he was in Stargate Universe working along side Lou Diamond Phillips.  And I’m honored to say that he’s a really good friend of mine. 🙂

But onto this BEST MORNING EVER topic.  I got his package he sent me, although I had to wait for him to come online.  He wanted to see me open it.  So waited I did.  Though, not before I sent him a DM that it’s finally here, along with a text.  I hope I didn’t wake him up, LOL. Sorry Brian if I did, just a tad excited. LOL

Well after a bit of time passing, I get a text back from him, telling me to go ahead and open them.  Well I wasn’t long ripping the package open, LOL.  Even though I sort of knew what it was going to be, I just wasn’t sure of the look.  Actually we were texting a few times.  Wanted to be sure.  But we’ll get to chat later I’m sure. 🙂

A gift from a great friend

In case you’re all wondering, Yes I’m still wearing them. 🙂  With it he sent me a Thank You card for the friendship we have developed.  So anyone who says that it’s not possible to be friends with celebrities, I say not true.  They are just like you and I, just with a way cooler jobs. LOL.

Thank you too Brian, I’ll treasure our friendship forever. xo

Until next time. 🙂

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