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Dragon Terrariums

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Four more days until the dragon!

In addition to the regular roadtrip preparations, I’m also preparing terrariums for the trip. I’m donating one to the MINI Skirts booth to raise funds for a local breast cancer charity, and donating one to the event for a bingo prize. I’m also making several to sell while I’m there.

Here are the containers I have so far. And yes, the treadmill doubles as a terrarium staging area.

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I cut a pattern and started making the roadways and mossy areas.

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Then I started planning the layout. I’d like to include 3 plants, a dragon figurine, a highway 129 sign, and of course a MINI.

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I need more drainage gravel and plants, so I’ll pick those up Monday when the nursery is open. Until then I’ll be busy making highway signs and preparing the cars.

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of putting terrariums together.

Make a Wish

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This morning I delivered a yoga terrarium for a donation to the Make a Wish Foundation of Central and North Florida. They will be auctioning the terrarium off at their Wishmaker’s Ball next weekend. The board member that contacted me about making a donation chose the yoga theme, but did so based on the only 2 themes I have on my website right now: yoga and MINI Coopers. Next year I plan to make a special terrarium themed for Make a Wish; I’m thinking children playing outside, a mother hugging her child, a father holding his child up in the air – something along those lines. But for now, I’m hoping this yoga terrarium generates a decent bid for donation to Make a Wish.

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Back on the 10k wagon

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Ok, so after taking 2 day off I’m back on the 10,000 steps/day wagon. It’s especially difficult to do during the workweek, but I’m determined to make time.

Here’s today’s count:

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Let’s see how long I can stick with it! 🙂

My Countryman’s First Mods

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My beloved car “Phineus” has been in the shop getting some mods. Some small, some large, some unfinished, and some to be undone… Here’s a summary of the changes; check the descriptions for details.

Oh wow – how cool is THIS!

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I can blog from my phone using the WordPress app! I know, probably old news to you, but I just discovered it today – haha! Here’s the view from my office right now: It’s a nice sunny day here, but Continue reading Oh wow – how cool is THIS!→

My mom is on her way here!

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I’m so excited; my mom is on her way to Orlando for a two week visit! Unfortunately she’s not here under the best of circumstances – her parents are having health issues and her condo was trashed by irresponsible tennants Continue reading My mom is on her way here!→

Crankin’ up weethrive in preparation for MOTD!

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In two weeks, the boys and I will be at the 10th Annual MINIs on the Dragon event in beautiful North Carolina! This week I’ve started ramping up my little terrarium business (weethrive.com) in hopes of some visibility among the Continue reading Crankin’ up weethrive in preparation for MOTD!→

FitBit Challenge

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I’ve been wearing a fitbit for about 3 weeks now, and recently decided to challenge myself to walk 10,000 steps per day. The first day I did great: 11, 023 steps! The second day, I wasn’t feel well and only did Continue reading FitBit Challenge→

Winter Park Road Race 2012

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The Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe Winter Park Road Race consisted of a 10k and a 2-mile, both starting on Park Avenue in Winter Park on 3/24/12. I of course only did the 2-mile race. This was by far my worst time Continue reading Winter Park Road Race 2012→