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Yesterday @ 9:56 am
Morning folks. I have to vent something here b/c there's no one else I can tell about it. Small - but irksome. My SIL texts yesterday and invites us to a BBQ on Monday. I am going to be quite busy packing but figure we should go as a way of saying goodbye etc (we are going to pack our moving truck Wed night next week btw). So then when I tell her we can come she replies with 'could you bring dessert?". LOL! Most of my stuff is going to be in boxes by then and I won't have time to bake something. I just replied
 
 
 
I just replied with 'yes' and rolled my eyes. I just plan to buy something from the store to bring. So happy to leave!!! Happy Friday folks!
Yesterday @ 9:56 am by cakesbycarla
The good news is...you will soon be waving "bye bye" and going home to your own folks. Sil will just be an annoying memory. How rude she sounds!!!
Yesterday @ 12:02 pm by Sally Hackney
I will be doing a happy dance in my car as I drive away - you have no idea LOL!
Yesterday @ 12:12 pm by cakesbycarla
That is what I would do Carla just buy something, glad you got your house sold where are you moving to?
Yesterday @ 8:11 pm by Sandys Sweets
Carla buy a brownie mix to be baked at her house with her pans as your are packed. Pi k up some ice cream and have fun your moving
Yesterday @ 10:09 pm by kathredtiaraprincess
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Thursday @ 8:10 am
Hi all. Well...sunshine again this morning. Cooler temps and hopefully it won't rain all thru the weekend. They keep changing their minds on that it seems. I keep worrying about the baby robbins getting knocked out of the nest. I think any day now they will be flying away.
 
 
 
BTW when you hand paint modeling chocolate do you use gel colors with lemon extract or lemon juice? I know it's hard to get a really clean, smooth finish with just regular petal dusts, etc. I'm not nearly ready to start painting yet but will need to know when I do. Have a great day all!
Thursday @ 8:14 am by Sally Hackney
Morning Sally, powder color and coco butter works the best.
Thursday @ 10:29 am by kathredtiaraprincess
Happy to hear you have some sunshine Sally!
Thursday @ 10:45 am by janell
Morning Sally! We had rain this morning, now sun, but the winds are picking up and its getting a bit grey out!
Thursday @ 12:04 pm by cakeswithcharacter
Kath where do I buy cocoa butter that isn't already colored? I saw the colored ones at GSA but they weren't the colors I needed. I didn't realize I could add dust to them. I'll go back and see if they have white and I can then get the dust colors I need. Do you use just regular petal dust???
Thursday @ 12:42 pm by Sally Hackney
Liz Marek mentioned once you could use regular veg oil and powders or luster dust to paint modeling chocolate. Maybe experiment on a piece and see how it works?
Thursday @ 12:58 pm by cakesbycarla
Sally I use lemon extract or vodak with my petal dust, if it seems to runny give a minute and it will thicken up for you . Not sure how it will work on chocolate , haven't done that yet.
Yesterday @ 12:24 am by Sandys Sweets
There is a free tutitorial on craftsy, on painting on cakes from Erin Schaefgen.
Yesterday @ 12:27 am by Sandys Sweets
Hi Sally! A beautiful start to the morning here today! It's so much easier to get up when the sun shines!!
Yesterday @ 1:54 am by Justin Lynch
Thanks Sandy. The vodka and dust don't work well on chocolate. I used that when I did mother nature and it didn't adhere well to the chocolate.
Yesterday @ 7:36 am by Sally Hackney
It's that whole oil and water thing - chocolate is oily so when you apply something water based it won't take. If you try the oil route tell me the results. I hope it will work.
Yesterday @ 9:43 am by cakesbycarla
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Thursday @ 4:17 pm
It seems so unfair to the poor people of Moore, Shawnee and Newcastle that the weather continues to be horrible pouring with rain and thundering while they are trying to clean up and salvage. Anything that might have had a chance to be saved will probably be ruined by now.
 
 
 
Continuing to keep them in our prayers and for better weather. Mother nature needs to give it a rest, Oklahoma has suffered enough!
Thursday @ 5:17 pm by janell
Mother nature can be cruel indeed.
Thursday @ 6:19 pm by Sally Hackney
Yes she has been Mother Rampage this week!
Thursday @ 6:50 pm by kerry
Walking in the yard the ground is so saturated and flooded and still raining with no end in site!
Thursday @ 6:52 pm by kerry
Yes very hard to recover.
Yesterday @ 12:16 am by Sandys Sweets
There was a programme on tv here last night about the tornado, it was heartbreaking! Some of the stories were awful. All the people pulled together and helped one another along which was warming.
Yesterday @ 1:52 am by Justin Lynch
Yes Justin, they are amazing and resilient.
Yesterday @ 2:01 am by kerry
I am still shaking from the video of the elderly lady being interviewed in front of her destroyed home and then hearing her little dog cry from the rubble and them pulling him out alive. Bless their little hearts.....all of them.
Yesterday @ 7:34 am by Sally Hackney
This has been a really crazy weather week. I just can't imagine experiencing that.
Yesterday @ 9:39 am by kathredtiaraprincess
My heart goes out to all those victims. Heartbreaking.
Yesterday @ 9:41 am by cakesbycarla
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Yesterday @ 1:50 am
Morning all! My favourite day of the week; what a busy week it's been! Got a wedding party tomorrow, it's the couple for whom I made the cow topper, can't wait to see them on the cake, which was not made by me! Happy Friday!!!
 
 
 
Have a happy day my boy!!
Yesterday @ 7:36 am by Sally Hackney
Sounds like a fun weekend planned for you. Have a great day Justin
Yesterday @ 9:38 am by kathredtiaraprincess
TGIF! Enjoy the wedding!
Yesterday @ 9:40 am by cakesbycarla
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Thursday @ 7:16 am
Sorry I've been incognito but I m in the midst of cake hell for the next week and 1/2. trying to get SO MUCH done in such a short amount of time! And to top it off a customer finalized their order at the last possible minute and its a doozy and its my daughters graduation as well. Give me strength!!!!!
 
 
 
Never would have known it from Sarah's cake. It was AMAZING and soo yummy!!! Good luck and congrats!
Thursday @ 7:34 am by Robyn Perlmutter Goodman
Good to see you popping back in Jeannie girl. I don't know how you do it all. And your cakes are always so amazing.
Thursday @ 8:07 am by Sally Hackney
Thanks and so glad you enjoyed!!
Thursday @ 7:52 am by cakeswithcharacter
You've got this Jean, just put on that Super Cake Woman cape! :)
Thursday @ 10:46 am by janell
Jean, take a deep breath and pull in the family to assist where they can. Good Luck
Thursday @ 10:23 am by redtiaraprincess
Trying. Trying to get help where I can and doing as much prep as I can. Just really frustrated that some people can leave things for the last minute, so selfish that they are the only order and that I don't have other things going on!!
Thursday @ 12:05 pm by cakeswithcharacter
Sorry to hear of your cake hell Jean! Hope things simmer down soon for you.
Thursday @ 1:01 pm by cakesbycarla
You can do it Jean. Call me if you need help...I'm off Mon & Tues next week
Thursday @ 12:22 pm by Jackie Mckenna-Barber
Feel your pain!
Thursday @ 1:18 pm by Micheline Cummings
Sending you energy Jean !
Yesterday @ 12:35 am by Sandys Sweets
Jean the machine is still going strong! Take some rest when you can!
Yesterday @ 1:54 am by Justin Lynch
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Thursday @ 10:49 am
Great news!! Crutches are gone, pain in my foot was NOT from the fracture (which to find out was an old injury), it's plantar fasciitis and can take up to 11 mos to heal. Mark got a call he has been offered the job back with county Parks & Rec. It's a $400 month pay cut but worth every penny. So happy right now!
 
 
 
I was also cleared for low impact cardio! Mark didn't hear anything back from the other job he applied for, then the parks one opened up and they begged him ot come back. So this week has ended on a sweet note!
Thursday @ 10:52 am by janell
I am happy to hear your good news. Now for the plantar fascitis, I have that and it is painful. Take a tennis ball and every morning roll your foot over the ball. It helps the reconective tissue to re-connect. I also take collegen pills every day. We do not realize it becaus they always tell us calicum calicum, but they fail to tell us our bones, skin, muscles, hair and nails all need collegen. We lose collegen as we age (think of everything droopy). It is wonderful for our reconnective tissue.
Thursday @ 11:25 am by kathredtiaraprincess
Thank you for the info Katharine and I didn't think about the collegen, I'll pick some up next trip out. They offered me the cortisone shot this morning but I said no. They told me if I felt I needed it all I needed to do was call.
Thursday @ 11:46 am by janell
Always wonderful to hear good news!!!
Thursday @ 12:03 pm by cakeswithcharacter
Janell I had a corisone shot between my toes for a neroma tumor and I about came up off the table when they put it in. I take pain really really well but that was a doozy!! Plus...it never helped.
Thursday @ 12:44 pm by Sally Hackney
"cortisone"
Thursday @ 12:44 pm by Sally Hackney
Love hearing all this good news - congrats!
Thursday @ 12:57 pm by cakesbycarla
This is good new Janell so happy for you!
Yesterday @ 12:19 am by Sandys Sweets
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Wednesday @ 9:42 am
Good Morning Cake Junkies, I hit the ground running. Max was not himself this morning, Mike is home doing a few things around the house and keeping an eye on Max. I think all the hammering, walls coming down and the list goes on is taking a toll on his quiet life. I think we have a few days to go before I can do a deep cleaning. So far I am happy with the remodel. I can't wait to see how the tiles look in this bathroom.
 
 
 
Oh I hope Max is okay. Believe me I understand the worry associated with a sick pup. I'm sure the upheaval hasn't helped but keep a close eye. They can go down hill so quickly. Good thoughts!!! I know the remodel is going to be awesome!!
Wednesday @ 10:10 am by Sally Hackney
Best wishes for Max. Have a good day!
Wednesday @ 10:21 am by janell
Hi Katharine! Everyone seems to be busy with redecorating.
Wednesday @ 10:34 am by Justin Lynch
Can't wait to see pics. It will be lovely I'm sure.
Wednesday @ 11:57 am by cakesbycarla
Have fun, I usually can't wait until everything is done!
Thursday @ 7:14 am by cakeswithcharacter
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Wednesday @ 9:43 am
Well, maybe all my good stress is catching up with me. I came down with some crud on Friday night and still fighting it. The sinus infection/coughing combo type. Feeling some better today but still tired and I have so much to pack and do around here. Going to take some cold medicine and drink some coffee. Have a good day folks!
 
 
 
Morning Carla, sorry your not your normal self. Use a nedi pot , it works very well for the sinus. I will send you some espresso with a big hug to make you feel better. Remember one box at a time.
Wednesday @ 9:45 am by kathredtiaraprincess
Oh Carla...I'm so sorry. What a time to feel awful. It's probably the weather messing with you. Take care my friend.
Wednesday @ 10:11 am by Sally Hackney
Hope it passes quickly Carla. Like Katharine said, one box at a time.
Wednesday @ 10:20 am by janell
Hi Carla! Hopefully the lurgey won't hang around too long; you can collapse and flake out when you arrive at your new home!
Wednesday @ 10:33 am by Justin Lynch
Thanks everyone!
Wednesday @ 11:57 am by cakesbycarla
Feel better Carla. Stress will definitely do that to you!
Thursday @ 7:13 am by cakeswithcharacter
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Wednesday @ 7:40 am
Morning my friends. Starting out gorgeous here but will turn to rain later today. A few storms passed by yesterday (remnants of the tornado storm) but they weren't severe. Now they're saying we may have rain all the way thru Memorial day. Swell. Hope you all have a great day!! Take care.
 
 
 
They had us under all kinds of alerts yesterday (unusual for us) and we ended up with a few light showers. Not complaining, but the worry was nerve racking to say the least. Hope you get some sunshine in there. Have a good day!
Wednesday @ 8:27 am by janell
Morning Sally, we have light showers here also. I hate to day it, but we really need the rain.
Wednesday @ 9:31 am by kathredtiaraprincess
We were in severe thunderstorm warning and tornado watch for a few hours last night. Luckily it was just a half hour without power and that's all the trouble we got from it. Hope you have a good day Sally - try not to let it get you down.
Wednesday @ 9:39 am by cakesbycarla
Hi Sally! Lovely weather here too today; we have a bank holiday weekend; will it be a washout? Watch this space!
Wednesday @ 10:35 am by Justin Lynch
Hi Sally! yes, we have that weather due here this afternoon. Bringing cooler temps too.
Thursday @ 7:14 am by cakeswithcharacter
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Tuesday @ 10:13 am
I took a picture of the baby robbins on my arbor. The mama got really mad at me when I took it but I couldn't resist! They are getting so big!! Hope it shows up....I tried to zoom in as well as I could.
 
 
 
Hi Sally, you are lucky moma robin didn't attach you. LOL
Tuesday @ 10:48 am by kathredtiaraprincess
Momma robin will get over it, they are precious.
Tuesday @ 10:59 am by janell
How sweet.
Tuesday @ 11:12 am by cakesbycarla
Lovely pic Sally!
Tuesday @ 2:05 pm by Justin Lynch
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Tuesday @ 11:00 am
Good Morning Cake Junkies, it is a beautiful morning here, we are expecting some storms, but nothing major. We are all praying for friend/families affected by the tornados in the past two day. I saw there are many ways to help thru valid donation sites. We need caution when wanting to help as there are many crewel people who will set up scams to steal from you as you are acting on emotion. If you decide to donate $ go to the American Red Cross and other sites set-up thru your local news stations as they wi
 
 
 
Sad but true. Have a great day Kath. I know you are smiling :0)
Tuesday @ 11:12 am by cakesbycarla
Such good advice Kath. Crooks love to take advantage of tender hearts.
Tuesday @ 12:03 pm by Sally Hackney
Hi Katharine. I was watching the story of the tornado on the news this morning; it's just awful and saddening!
Tuesday @ 2:04 pm by Justin Lynch
Very true Katharine. I do hope that those in need are taken care of and the money that is raised does not go in to any organizations pocket.
Wednesday @ 8:31 am by janell
Truly devastating what happened!
Thursday @ 7:14 am by cakeswithcharacter
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Monday @ 10:03 am
More bad weather for us today keep your fingers crossed!
 
 
 
Keeping you and Mr. V in our thoughts and hope all this bad weather passes quickly! I can't stand tornado season! Thank you for the updates. Stay safe. x
Monday @ 10:16 am by janell
Oh gosh Kerry...I will keep them crossed for sure. Stay safe and well my friend.
Monday @ 10:36 am by Sally Hackney
Hope you weather the storms okay!
Monday @ 11:56 am by cakesbycarla
Stay Safe, yesterday was a rough one
Monday @ 3:03 pm by kathredtiaraprincess
Hoping the storms don't affect you too much; I can't imagine what they're like! Stay safe!!
Monday @ 4:31 pm by Justin Lynch
It breaks my heart to see the news reports. Continuing to pray for all. Looking at the weather report it's not over yet. Continue to stay vigilant.
Monday @ 10:04 pm by janell
Hoping everything is over now!
Thursday @ 7:15 am by cakeswithcharacter
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Monday @ 12:38 am
i keep getting booted off Fantourage does anyone else have that going on?
 
 
 
I have been super busy and haven't had the time to re-do my account to get back on! grrr frustration setting in.. it seams to work fine and then nothing works. I have missed all my cake buddies and hope everyone is safe and sound during those storms!
Monday @ 12:40 am by Dianne Holgate
seems to be working this time. 4 cakes this week to keep me busy, have a wonderful and safe week everyone
Monday @ 12:49 am by Dianne Holgate
We've missed you too Dianne! Have a wonderful week.
Monday @ 8:07 am by janell
Hey girl...nice to see you back! Are you still working at the clothing store?
Monday @ 8:18 am by Sally Hackney
Hi Dianne, I had the same problem. Do not log off and you should be okay
Monday @ 8:39 am by kathredtiaraprincess
Hi Dianne - you know I had to switch computers and for some reason after I did that Fantourage doesn't keep me logged in anymore. It might be my browser - IDK! LOL! Hope you're doing well. Glad to see you're back to say hello!
Monday @ 9:46 am by cakesbycarla
Hi Dianne; glad to see you back! Hope you're keeping well!
Monday @ 4:34 pm by Justin Lynch
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Monday @ 8:08 am
One picture of the bathroom with new paint. The socket cover is being replaced to match the rest, we bought the wrong one.
 
 
 
Very nice!!
Monday @ 8:18 am by Sally Hackney
Very nice.
Monday @ 8:39 am by kathredtiaraprincess
Looks great!
Monday @ 9:45 am by cakesbycarla
Very bright there, that'll wake you up in the morning! Lol.
Monday @ 4:34 pm by Justin Lynch
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Monday @ 8:09 am
Another pic of the bathroom. So glad to have some color in the house after 5 years (this September) of white walls. This color is a bit wild for me but it's color! Have a great day!
 
 
 
Cute monkeys!!
Monday @ 8:19 am by Sally Hackney
That is color all right, love the green but the monkeys are too cute.
Monday @ 8:38 am by kathredtiaraprincess
Thanks Katharine, I think the monkeys make it. Mark calls the boys "monkey bunch" so it fit in great!
Monday @ 8:41 am by janell
Very playful and fun! It'll wake you up in the morning for sure :0)
Monday @ 9:44 am by cakesbycarla
That's super funky Janell! Lol.
Monday @ 4:33 pm by Justin Lynch
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