File Under: Bizarre

So, many of you know about my "Counterfeit Crochet" Dior that I made, oh, a few years ago.  I think I have sent out email updates about how it has traveled in an art exhibit to Manila, Istanbul, etc.. But, until today it didn't really hit home until I saw the photos. 

Seeing your picture tacked up on the wall in Istanbul next to a "thing" that you created is a weird experience.  Please visit the new website and see for yourself: Counterfeit Crochet Website.  

I am the blonde in the green shirt and brown skirt with the tan Dior.  I also made the pink Chanel that you see photos of-- I gave it to my Mom for Mother's Day a couple years ago, so it did not travel abroad.

Love,

Carrie, 

Your International Crochet Superstar

Group Planning

As most of you have heard, the Official 2008 Halloween Party will be held October 18 in Bluffton, South Carolina this year. To make a day of it, we'll go up to Charleston and do the Race for the Cure there and then come back to the B-town to get ready to party. SO... to get the party started, we need a team name for the RFTC and a party theme for costumes. Ideas? Suggestions? Anything you would absolutely hate? There was a suggestion given a couple nights ago that the RFTC take place in short plaid skirts, but while an attractive option (especially for JMJ's legs), it didn't come with a team name... I'm excited -- missed having the party last year, and Sam was sad she didn't get a new costume!

The Van's Dominate!

The Van's dominated Italy yesterday in the EuroCup 3-0! As a Van, and while on a conference call, I thought it a good idea to publish some facts about Van Land, aka The Netherlands, dba The Netherregions.

1. It's a constitutional monarchy
2. Aruba is owned by the Dutch
3. Jazz flute was invented by the Dutch
4. It's a founding member of the European Union and NATO
5. It is home court for the International Criminal Tribunal, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and the International Court of Justice. Big Picture: the Dutch rule.
6. Like Memphis, The Netherlands has a big delta, resulting from the Rhine River
7. LeeAnn Rhines is a famous Dutch country singer
8. The Netherlands best Italy 3-0 yesterday
9. The Dutch East India company colonized a lot of places around the world, which resulted in many of the problems facing developing countries today.
10. Dutch mints are the most popular candy world wide

Holy Cow!!!!

Why is today taking so long? I've done everything I can think of to keep myself on task, and the clock seems to have just stopped moving. HELP!!!!!! Any tips on staying on task when you're hot, sleepy, and certain your clock broke?

Camping Trip

NEED: Camping Trip

WHERE: Mountains of Eastern TN or Western NC

WHAT: Tents, friends, rafting?

WHEN: June/July timeframe

WHO: Friend Family Tree Members

Big South Fork National Park--waterfalls, hiking, and lake.