The bad, the good and the primitive

Normally I am a very cautious person when it comes to my computer....  I don't like anyone else using it, but will be gracious if I have to be and allow someone, but only if there is no other way, LOL - but, seriously, I immediately delete any e-mails which look even remotely suspicious, but, and I do say BUT, on Wednesday I made a really big boo-boo.  The previous Friday I had sent off a parcel to my darling grandchildren, so when I received an e-mail from "FedEx" (and of course it wasn't from them) saying that the parcel couldn't be delivered because of an error in the address and if I clicked on this label I could have it re-delivered, yes, I very foolishly did.  What I should have done was to call my daughter-in-law to check if the parcel had been received.  I have learned my lesson.  Next thing, computer was running erratically loading up all sorts of trojans and malware and I couldn't do a thing about it.  I was so ticked off at myself.  Anyway, be warned - I know you are all very cautious, as am I, but sometimes we do the unthinkable!!!  I have all sorts of names I would like to call the people who go out of their way to make the lives of others miserable, but seeing as I am a lady and I do lady things, I will be decent and put the blame on myself for being distracted.  Enough said, you get the picture.  I called a local computer company (Joe's Clockwork Computers) and they immediately came to my rescue and were wonderful - what a service - can't praise them enough.  Now on to fun stuff...............

Last weekend I was fortunate enough to be informed of an estate sale taking place just a short walk from where I live.  The people were moving out of town and were trying to downsize and getting rid of much of their collectibles.  I would say that these people bordered on being hoarders as their home was plastered from top to bottom with stuff, not a square inch of wall was to be seen.  This is what I acquired for less than $20, a veritable trunk of treasures................

I also picked up these two glorious items.............



The week before that, Carol, a dear friend of mine and the creator of the most delightfully refinished, colourful chairs and footstools, found, whilst rummaging through a box at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, this beauty...........

I'm starting to rack up a pretty good collection of primitive items myself.........

Okay, enough of that.  Do you want to see what I have been up to lately?  I showed you my hand-painted crow pillows in my last post and this past week I have been busy hand-painting "inspirational words" on newly sewn cushions.  Check these babies out.........

and this is what the reverse looks like....

I also picked up this delightful birdcage from The Queen's Cupboard a couple of weeks ago.   Can't remember if I included this one in any post....

I have more that I could write about here but I should leave something for another day.  I'm usually at a loss for something to talk about in my blog but when I start I find that I have quite a lot to waffle on about, LOL  Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Don't forget to drop me a line to say that you are reading my blog.  I love to hear from you all.

Two of my most favourite people in the whole world, apart from my own kids of course.... Katherine and Rhys, the best grandkids.

Thanks also for your prayers for Laurie's hubby.  Please continue as he is going on Monday out of town to have a stent inserted.  God willing, he will be better than ever when he returns.  Laurie says thanks also.