More Driving… ALONE
Posted on | May 7, 2010 | 15 Comments |
First I want to welcome WPlus9′s two new DT: Hannah Craner and Heather Pulvirenti. Both of these gals are very well known in the paper crafting and stamping community and if you don’t, you need to go check them out!! We’re very excited to have them join our team and we all can’t wait to see what they create with WPlus9′s sets.
Now, can’t do a WPlus9 announcement without a WPlus9 card, right? Here it is. I used Woodgrain Silhouette and Kisses and Cuddles. The little strip of paper is My Mind’s Eyes and the orange is Making Memories. The ribbon is PTI and burlap from Etsy. To adhere the burlap the Fabri-Tac fabric glue was used. It’s been a while since I played along but today’s card was inspired by a 2S4Y sketch. Laura and Kazan has three new DTs of their own. Great choices and I know for sure Kelly will not disappoint – congrats, girl!!
I went driving again. The second time I did with hubby and it was a longer drive. I did pretty well (that’s my own opinion… hubby’s got his own). Thursday I had to drive again… alone this time! It’s not that I wanted to but it was cause I had to. Jovie got sick. She started getting a fever on Tuesday but we couldn’t see the doc Wednesday because we weren’t in the system yet. Since Jovie didn’t look like she was dieing we just kept her on (un-recalled) Tylenol and Motrin. Thursday we got an appointment and guess who was at work and who was available to drive? Despite the fact that I drove alright Tuesday I really wasn’t ready to go solo yesterday but sometimes you got to do what you got to do. So I drove.
It wasn’t bad. I only turned before the interstate exit so Daniel had to recalculate and on the five way roundabout (this thing was busy too):
I did splendid!! I almost kiss the front of a bus but I took care of that. I forgot how small the roads are here and I didn’t slow down enough while the bus was turning. Just imagine a semi turning from the road to the left of you onto your road. You’d have to give this semi some space so not to hit you. Same deal. So I had to push the brakes pretty hard because the front of the bus was on my lane. But besides that, it was good.
Today I got brave… well it was because I had to go back to the base to pick up a package (Jovie’s better too). In the U.S. there’s no way I’d be able to negotiate with a delivery driver to meet me somewhere other than the address on the box but I guess in the UK the delivery folks are more flexible. I had to pick the package up from the delivery person because only the postal service can go into the base. Anything else you’d have to meet them at the gate. Well it takes me 20-30 minutes to get to the base and so we negotiated on a noon meeting (he called me at 9 a.m. but M had a program at 10) at the Birmingham pub in Beck Row which is outside the base. When I got to Beck Row (which isn’t big) I couldn’t find this place. There’s some Shakespeare place and a Bird and Hand. A minute after I got to Beck Row the delivery person called again and asked where I was. By then I was parked on the side of the road – lost. I told the guy my location and literally five seconds later he was right behind me. I apologized and told him I couldn’t find the place. He then pointed to a pub just yards away and said that he was waiting there. OOOOOH, he said Bird and Hand and NOT Birmingham!!! Crap, I felt stupid for not understanding him. I really need to get use to the accents (there are a few I noticed)!!! He was so nice too.
For today’s drive I took the side road (yesterday was Interstate). The drive was GORGEOUS! I loved the small villages that Jovie and I passed by. All very charming and quaint! Some churches I could see from the road and they’re just beautiful, old, and serene. I passed by a few farm shops (plan on stopping at each one of them the next four years) and just many many lovely homes. The only thing I didn’t quite get was how the heck you Brits drive 60 miles/hr on these itty bitty roads? I went 50 and I thought I was going way too fast. You all need to slow down {::SMILE}. Some of the sharp turns were nerve wreaking and I kept hoping no big truck/bus would meet me. Eek!! In town, this is what I have to dodge around:
This is not a one way road. The silver and blue cars on the left were parked. The blue car on the right was parked too. It is common to find rows of car on this road so when you get on this road you need to stop behind a parked vehicle, look to the right to see if a car is coming and then go. Sometimes you need to zig-zag a bit because somebody might also park (temporarily) on the right… half the car would be on the sidewalk. Trucks park on the side too! Oh, in case you’re wondering, cars face whatever direction when parked. That’s why the silver and blue cars are facing each other. I’m not sure if there’s no law or the police just gave up {::SMILE}. I thought in my driving book they’re suppose to face the traffic direction. Not sure…
I look forward to spending some time in many of the villages that I passed by today. There are markets and events in each of them every weekend. Definitely lots of exploring in store for us just here locally!!
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Such a lovely card! Glad the driving is going well.
Add a CommentLOVE all the precious colors on this card, too sweet! That driving kills me girl!! Thanks for sharing…love to learn new things about the unknown world that I will probably never get to visit! Great photos!
Add a CommentHoly crap girl, better you than me! I swear I’d become a recluse if I moved there. Either that or I’d be one fit mama, as I’d be doing a lot of walking. Hmmm…maybe we should move. LOL
lovely card, and I love hearing “Savitri’s Adventures”. Keep ‘em coming. ;o)
Add a Commentthis card is just lovely. I would love to learn to make cards with much pattern paper, a lot more stamping. I love the gorgeous colours and I love the journey of adventure in your new place.. sounds gorgeous.. have a great weekend.
Add a CommentWhat a gorgeous card! I loooooove the texture of the burlap! Good for you for being brave and getting out there and driving…I’m pretty sure I’d be paralized with fear.
Add a CommentI love your card, as always. I did not realize that you had moved. Your round-about drawing was great. I lived in Scotland in 1993 and had the experience of driving there for four years. I did not have too much trouble, except when I came back home and found myself driving on the wrong side of the road after a turn. Fortunately no one was coming the other direction. Travel! There is so much wonderful to see and the trains are great for outings with the kids! Have a ownderful Mother’s Day!
Add a CommentLovely card my friend! Oh my goodness you crack me up with your European driving!
Add a CommentThanks for playing at 2S4Y!
Laura
in a word…WOW! seriously gorgeous
Add a CommentSuper cute card! Love the orange and pink and different textures! I’m loving reading about your driving stories, I’m so impressed with you! I don’t think I could do it! They need to take those round-abouts out and put up some stop lights! lol! Sounds like a pushy American, huh?! But good for you! Funny about the delivery driver too!
Add a Commentgorgeous card! love the driving lesson.
The recall thing is scarey. I can’t believe it is not localized to specific lot numbers anymore.
Add a Commentwow girl,you’re brave! :) yay for settling in, i’m looking forward to hear more of your adventure.
Add a CommentHi Savitri,
I love the great colors you used on this card! It’s fabulous. The burlap adds a great detail.
Girls, I don’t know how you are doing the driving thing in the UK. Those roundabouts look confusing. LOL!
Add a CommentLove the card! The colors are so beautiful! And the stories of driving and exploring in the UK are so fun. Thanks for sharing!
Add a CommentSo pretty! I love the colors and all the textures! :)
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