Zel's Gypsy Caravan

Quartzsite, AZ 2009

2009-02-03T11:51:00.000-08:00

Our latest jaunt was out to Quartzsite AZ and I took 178 photos last weekend. I'll share a few here. We camped in our truck out in the desert. I admit I had a hard time sleeping. When my face gets cold, I wake up. Or when anything on me gets cold for that matter.

Here is some poetry I wrote about the journey.

2008-09-08T11:55:00.001-07:00

I just signed up for Tagfoot. http://ping.fm/lfV6m Come see all my links and comments and my wishlist.

2008-08-31T22:36:00.001-07:00

Want to join ping.fm too? Go to http://www.ping.fm.Use the code 'legendofping' and you could have the luxury of posting to all your blogs in one fell swoop like I do. Way more efficient than doing it one by one.

2008-08-31T22:33:00.001-07:00

I'm not sure what 'ping my default' means but I guess I'll find out when I hit send.

2008-08-28T13:39:00.001-07:00

The week sure went by quick. I had a lot more planned but didn't have the energy to do it. My hands are still sore from woodcarving, and so I've had to lay off the knitting and crocheting. I'm looking forward to the weekend. My daughter may visit. We'll see.

2008-08-27T10:08:00.001-07:00

Come view my Flickr photo stream. Over 3000 photos I've taken are waiting there for your pleasure. http://ping.fm/3TTAi

2008-08-27T09:53:00.001-07:00

I just signed up for Ping.fm to make social networking more effiecient.

San Luis Obispo,CA

2008-08-02T10:26:00.000-07:00

Next weekend I'm going back to San Luis Obispo to do face-painting at a company picnic. It will also be like a little summer vacation for me and boy do I need it. Anaheim is the most depressing city I've ever lived in. I'll be happy to be far far away from here, if only for a few days. I'm taking the train to and fro.

Happy New Year 2008

2007-12-22T17:01:00.000-08:00

Free Comments & Graphics

Yuccadoo

2007-11-09T23:07:00.000-08:00

My boyfriend started making a new yuccadoo (a didgeridoo made out of yucca)and then he told me he was making it for me to paint and decorate. First he cut it in half lengthwise with a big knife. Then we scraped out the pithy interior. Then he glued it back together, sanded it, and poured a coating of Envirotex inside it to seal all the bug holes and weak spots. Then we let it dry 2 days and now I can paint the exterior. Lastly he can add the beeswax mouthpiece so it's easier to play.

Goodale Creek Campground

2007-10-24T12:14:00.000-07:00

I took a lot of photos.

Going on a trip

2007-10-10T14:51:00.000-07:00

This weekend I hope to be traveling to the CA desert. I will probably take some of my knitting and crocheting. I'm looking forward to dancing in the wide open spaces and firing some pottery in the ground.

Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning.

2006-06-30T10:56:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning.
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

A photo montage made with PSP5

Coming up

2006-06-21T19:39:00.000-07:00

I ran into an old friend of mine on http://www.tribe.net and she said there is going to be a new Renaissance Faire starting in Idyllwyld, CA and she is looking for guilds to participate. I don't know the exact date and location but as soon as she knows, she'll let us know.

This weekend is the 10th Annual Gourd Art Festival in Fallbrook, CA at the Welburn Gourd Farm. See http://www.gourdfestival.com for details. I hope to be there on Sat. so if you see me please come and say hello.

What is Amigurumi?

2006-06-15T00:21:00.000-07:00

I learned a new word this week. Amigurumi is a Japanese word for crocheted dolls and animals done in a spiral in single crochet. Also, some amigurumi are knitted. And some amigurumi are not dolls or animals, but weird things like cacti and cupcakes. I remembered how to spell the word because it starts with A mi and ends with a 'mi' and has a guru in the middle. Ami-guru-mi. If you like cute stuff you'll love amigurumi.

Why Sock Monkeys Are Better Than Men

2006-06-15T00:12:00.001-07:00

Why sock monkeys are better than men:
1. They never try to take over the conversation.
2. They never take credit for your ideas.
3. They are happy to cuddle anytime without any expectations.
4. They will go to the ballet without complaining.
5. They are always the life of the party but never get drunk.
6. They don't care when you dance with someone else.
7. They don't hold a grudge when you ignore them for a week.
8. They like to dance with you.
9. They don't watch sports.
10. They never tell you your dress makes your butt look too big.
11. They never hog the covers.
12. They never snore."

Why sock monkeys are better than men.

2006-06-15T00:07:00.000-07:00

Why sock monkeys are better than men.
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

I couldn't resist.

Enchantress Trading Card

2006-06-07T09:31:00.000-07:00

Enchantress Trading Card
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

Learning to use the Flickr toys.

Matisse meets South Park

2006-06-07T09:29:00.000-07:00

Matisse meets South Park
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

I stayed up until 2 am working on this silly project.

flickr mosaic 2006

2006-06-06T15:43:00.000-07:00

flickr mosaic 2006
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

I used to make mosaics the hard way, now I just use the Flickr.com tools.

Happy 6/6/06 everyone. Name your poison.

2006-06-06T15:41:00.000-07:00

Happy 6/6/06 everyone. Name your poison.
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

Cheers.

Happy 6/6/06 everyone. Embrace your dark side.

2006-06-06T15:40:00.000-07:00

Happy 6/6/06 everyone. Embrace your dark side.
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

Got blood?

veiled

2006-06-06T15:38:00.000-07:00

veiled
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

Have you danced with your veil today? Don't let it get lonely without you.

Still Life

2006-06-02T16:19:00.000-07:00

Still Life
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

Art for the Den.

St. Patrick's rose

2006-06-02T16:11:00.000-07:00

St. Patrick's rose
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

Stop and smell the roses.

Blue eyes

2006-06-02T16:10:00.000-07:00

Blue eyes
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

Adding my portrait from Flickr.com.

Welcome to Zel's Gypsy Den

2006-06-02T16:04:00.000-07:00