It has been a hectic and busy summer so far around our house and it doesn't show any letting up in the near future either. DH and I got home from our storm chase vacation and found all sorts of things to do to keep us busy for the rest of the summer but...well I just never seem to get caught up. The car is back in the garage having the same issues that it was having in May when I put out $4300 to get it fixed. I am hoping it doesn't take them 3 weeks this time to get it repaired and that it will stay repaired this time.
Thought I would share a picture of DH and the award he received on his trip to Helsinki the beginning of June. Chuck is a research scientist...a severe storms meteorologist and has been working with a group from the European Severe Storms Lab for about 10 years now to get a system set up similar to what we have here in the US. Actually better!!! Chuck worked closely with Nikolai Dotzek, a friend of his who was the head of the lab, advising and teaching at seminars etc in Germany. Unfortunately Nikolai passed away about 3 years ago from a heart attack at a young age leaving two young children and a wife. This award is honoring his commitment to the ESSL and the scientists who are leaders in the field. Chuck is the second recipient of the award and is so proud to have received it.
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| it is hard to see but the award/trophy is actually a replica of a giant hail stone. |
I don't have any pictures again of the desk or room as I haven't been doing any crafting of any sort and all the fun goodies I bought at the scrapbook convention are sitting gathering dust! Speaking of the room of doom...it looks like an absolute pit and to borrow a biblical quotation "looks like it has been fruitful and multiplied" while I haven't been working. The horizontal surfaces are all covered with this and that bits and to go in there and do anything I really will have to get in there to clean, pick up and put away! It is nice to have a lot of fun stuff but if you don't keep up with it and God knows I am a procrastinator it becomes overwhelming. I have to apologize for the not having sent the ATC yet...thought I had sent a few out but...they are sitting in the room waiting final touch up. I promise to have them out before Christmas or send a Christmas card with them. Sorry!
I hope to be able to post some picture of the garden tomorrow so stay tuned! Have a great week and hope all my American friends have a happy and safe 4th of July!
Sounds fab, well done to your DH on his award. Take care Zo xx 69
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your DH, I bet you are really proud of him. Bummer about your car. Hope you get to crafting soon.
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Von #14
Many many congratulations to your DH; he looks so happy and proud in the photo! What a great honour and recognition. Do hope you can get that craft room licked into shape and start some fun and therapy crafting soon! Happy 4th July to you for tomorrow. Julie Ann xx#54
ReplyDeleteI hope the car gets fixed soon and stays fixed
ReplyDeleteI bet you're very proud of your husband and he is very proud of what he's achieved
You get to do some crafting soon
Jackie 38
Hi Vickie, so glad you got back safely from your holiday - I was worried about you! Massive congratulations to your hubby on his award which must have very emotional meaning to you both.
ReplyDeleteYour comment about Christmas cards and ATCs made me smile - sometimes it all gets a bit out of hand doesn't it? Hope you get back to your crafting soon. Sending hugs MMx #47
What a wonderful well deserved award for your hubby.. give him a big congrats from me in Australia wont you.. Hope you get some time to get in and dig out your crafty supplies soon..
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Sandy :) #42
congrats to him, what a wonderful award.
ReplyDeleteGill x #110
Well done to your hubby. A great achievement.
ReplyDeleteHope you catch up soon. I know the feeling, I've shut the door on my craft room and not been there for ages. Mojo has left and I don't know how to get him back!!! ;-(
A huge congrats to your hubby! And yes, it's a known fact that supplies multiply when they are not used! ha!
ReplyDeleteWell done to Hubby for his award. Fingers all crossed the car doesn't cost you any more money. Happy woyww Jill #48
ReplyDeleteWell done Hubby! Lovely story. I have a word for you, I picked it up on SCS, Pro-craft-inator! definitely applies to most of us, I think. Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #41 xx
ReplyDeletewonderful photo! congrats DH!
ReplyDeletehappy WOYWW and have a blessed week :)
no. 35
Very well done to your hubby. How great to get recognition for your work. It sounds as though it would be good for you to get stuck into that craft room clear out so you can get in there. All that lovely stash is just crying out to be played with. Kate x #113
ReplyDeleteGlad you have got home safely from your storm chasing and congratulations to your husband. Xxx Francesca #53
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your hubby. thanks for stopping by. happy crafting #12
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your DH, a lovely photo. Anne x #65
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it home safely! Congrats to your DH on his award. :) I sure wish I could come down there and help you get that room in shape! I would also have to play with some of your new dies, of course! lol :) Hope you've gotten caught up and get some time to play soon. Ooh, how awesome is this cooler weather we are having?! :) Have a happy and safe 4th dear! Deeyll #123
ReplyDeleteWell done to Chuck, what an honour. Hope you get your car sorted, I don't have one (couldn't afford to run it, and I hate driving) but I know they just eat money, lol! Helen, 2
ReplyDeleteIt just is not Wednesday unless I have been to your desk...Well now I understand why you went of in a "fit of madness" to chase storms...Its what your hubby understands! Well done to Chuck. Hope you get some crafting done in your break, I only have this week and have made a card a day. Not bad considering I have the kids to schlep around too...#49
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki so glad you came back safe from your storm chasing - didn't realise you had your own personal storm guru !! Know what you mean about the stash being lovely but overwhelming ! I just can't seem to resist though !!
ReplyDeleteMy advice - get a box, scoop all the clutter into it, clear a space. Breath deeply, sit with a cup of tea (we Brits can't live without our tea !) and enjoy the space. Create & make you heart happy. Slowly tidy through the box a bit each day ... well it worked for me !!! Hugs Ali x #28
Storm chasing sounds fun! Congratulations to DH on his win too. :) #118
ReplyDeleteRoom of doom sounds like my desk and room right now!
ReplyDeleteI have watched TV programmes about storm chasers, I wonder if you were on them? It sounds like an amazing thing to do!
Cazzy x
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Storm chasing sounds so dangerous but also fun, I really don't see why people put themselves in danger like that but I am happy to see reasons why and consider it. LOL Congrats to hubby what a fantastic thing to receive, you must be so proud. Read that you were passing my DF's place but didn't stop for a cuppa, please do that one day for me will you. I would so love to come for a cuppa with you both.
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Hugs Eliza & Yoda 81
Happy 4th Vicki! Am absolutely sure tha tonce you turn your back on your desk, stuff starts growing out of it...it seems that as soon as summer calls us away. My word the better weather makes everyone so much busier!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your fantastically clever husband..I wish these sorts of awards were more generally known about. Especially as they point to such important work. Still, I guess really there is no greater reward than being recognised by your peers.
You are not alone with the pro-craft-inator (clever shaz) it is something we all experience. At the moment I am in a buying frenzy!! Clever hubby and lovely to see he is getting recognition, well deserved.
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Well done Chuck - a very proud moment. x Jo
ReplyDeleteI Hope your car is back with you very soon and not cost you any more money if it is the same fault you have already paid for.
ReplyDeleteBig Congrats to your DH what a great award
Happy WOYWW enjoy the rest of your week
Ria #52
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment on my blog. :D Congrats to the DH. I have been having car issues too. I just spent $1700 on a rebuilt tranny, they had my car 4 weeks and it's still not running right. UUUGGGHHH!!!! I feel your pain. So I was reading through your blog, I LOVE the purple hair, the pics are awesome. I love Gentleman Jim. He is so talented. All those goodies,…left me drooling. Have a great weekend. (((HUGS)))
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WOYWW# 18
Wow... congratulation to your DH. What a great achievement. Thank you for sharing. :)
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