HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY !

My July 4th celebration will be the same as it has been for years now, non-eventful.  But back in the day I (we) couldn't wait to get to Assateague Island and celebrate with our friends, watch fireworks, eat and drink until we were stuffed.  Hard shell blue crabs were always my favorite and didn't leave a morsel of meat in the membranes.  

Independence means a lot more to me today than ever as it seems we Americans are losing some of it and our freedoms little by little.  

Moving on, I won't bore you with all my patriotic items, just a few.  Below is a design by Polly Minick she named Sam's Hat which I hooked in 2007.  I gave it to my son to raise money for the local American Legion.

An Uncle Sam doll I design and made tons of when vending.  Don't have any left for myself and no desire to make another as I've lost my dollmaking mojo.

And I love this We Folk design by Vermont Folk Art Rugs.  

Yesterday I worked outside for over an hour and noticed blooms on a bush I've had for years.  It has never had such beautiful blooms as this before.  Anyone (Lauren?) know the  name of this bush?

Another view; there are two of those bushes in there.

I  then moved over to another area of the front yard as some scraggly limbs needed to be cut off, unwanted climbing vine on said tree needed to be removed and bent over to pull a couple weeds on my way there.  Unfortunately I disturbed a yellow jacket nest underground, the bees followed and swarmed around me so I dropped everything.  

One bee landed on my hand but thank goodness I was gloved, had on long sleeves, long pants and had sprayed myself before going outside.  My glove hadn't been sprayed and the sucker didn't sting.  I left everything and later carefully went back and removed the trash container first.  After half an hour went again to pick up the tools.  The yellow jackets were still buzzing about so got hornet spray and deluged the hole in the ground.  Hated the idea of killing something but I don't want to get stung either.

Happy 4th to all of you and hope it is a safe one.  It will be happy hooking for me today.

Saundra

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July 4th Holiday

Yes, it is the celebration of the Independence of the United States.  When I was a kid this day was all about the parade and picnics.

(this rug has recently been sold ~ a Design by Polly Minick hooked by me)

As a kid it was also about the fireworks display.

(Sam's Hat for sale ~ Design by Polly Minick hooked by me)

And for many years even into adulthood it was about enjoying the beach and celebrating with family and friends.

(Patriotic Sand pails for sale ~ Design by Polly Minick hooked by me)

And however you spend your Independence Day celebration, please be safe.

(Uncle Sam Doll by Saundra)
 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!!!!!!!

Saundra

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Hope everyone has a happy and safe July 4th.  It's raining here in Delaware as I suspect all the east is getting it because of the tropical storm.

Here are a couple designs by Polly Minick which were hooked by me, Boy Pulling Dog.

Sam's Hat and Stars, design by Polly Minick and hooked by me.

This is a Vermont Folk Art design called Wee Folk and hooked by me.

A mohair bear and decorative hat I made.  Well, dang; I took the picture with my camera tilted and even tho I rotated it with the Paint program it still came out sideways.  Sorry.

And lastly, an Uncle Sam doll, my design and made by me.

Saundra