Karen's Insane Rants

October 2004

The Four Faces

Sunday, 31 October 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

I found this book as an ebook from the Project Gutenberg site. As I needed a 'Q' book (amoung others) I decided to give this one a go.I really enjoyed this read. Based in England in the early 1900's this mystery is worth a read. Michael Berrington is

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 91

Sunday, 31 October 2004 4:43 P GMT+01

Unconscious Muttering October 31stWeek 91Right now:: I am bloggingHalloween:: PartyProvider:: ISPRescue me:: MadonnaConfidence:: SelfFungus:: Athletes footCandy corn:: PopcornReunion:: MeetingWinner:: ChampionTradition:: history

Category: Memes

Email mirth...again

Saturday, 30 October 2004 11:47 A GMT+01

One of the city's top cardiac specialists died. At his funeral, his coffin was placed in front of a huge replica of a heart made of red roses. When the pastor finished the sermon, and everyone said their good-byes, the large heart opened up,

Category: Funnies

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Zapped!

Friday, 29 October 2004 7:53 P GMT+01

I went to have my laser treatment this morning for the spider vein on the bridge of my nose.As you can imagine I had to wait a little while, not too long though - once in the room I was there with these goggles on to protect my eyes and laying on thi

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Thusday things

Thursday, 28 October 2004 11:00 P GMT+01

What to blog this evening - I don't know actually. I am just sort of here finished work a little early and swung by to collect a little mail gift - Lulu and JJ sent me the meme pieces from the Anniversary meme - I adore them! Thank you soooo much - I

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Lulu's Lines, No 41

Wednesday, 27 October 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

No. 41 - Journeys ........ ..... can be so much funwe visit here and theresome people like to bathe in sunor stroll without a careI like to visit places newand learn stuff from the folksYou always will find things to doand maybe learn some jokesTher

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Stitching Bloggers Question of the Week

Tuesday, 26 October 2004 8:07 P GMT+01

This weeks' question is....Whatcha doing?What are you working on right now?Hmm well aside from my meme piece, and soon a Christmas ornament, I have a long time WIP - the Quiltmaker. I am also doing some knitting

Category: Cross Stitch Stuff Memes

New Presidential Candidate?

Tuesday, 26 October 2004 2:36 P GMT+01

I think this is someone I could support in the upcoming US election... What do you think?Quoting from this site:LONDON (Reuters) - Doughnut-chomping, beer-guzzling Homer Simpson may not be the model father but he has won the hearts of British TV fans

Category: Things to contemplate

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It has been a long day...

Tuesday, 26 October 2004 12:00 A GMT+01

... and the last thing I needed was to have a stupid fight with my man, especially when he is on the other side of the planet!Ah the joys of relationships I guess - I know it will pass but god its annoying!Time for bed, my feet feel like they belong

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Meme 28 - Scary

Sunday, 24 October 2004 10:54 A GMT+01

The meme theme this fortnight was Scary, so I decided to draw a piece to stitch....The result was this ...

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 90

Sunday, 24 October 2004 10:43 A GMT+01

Unconscious Muttering October 24thWeek 90Blackout:: Last ThursdayPlatinum:: CardLeather and lace:: Silk and Steel Court:: Room DramaMind your own business:: butt out!Gambling:: AddictionLily:: of the valleyEvasive:: elusiveTurn-on:: turn-offSuspect:

Category: Memes

Competition Reminder ----- Win a Theme

Sunday, 24 October 2004 12:00 A GMT+01

The competition to win this fab Patriotic theme is closing soon. A winner will be chosen at the end of this month so if you are interested in getting a specially made blog make-over please leave me a comment - more details HEREThanks everyone for the

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Friday Night Fun

Friday, 22 October 2004 9:10 P GMT+01

Well sort of..... this afternoon on my way home I decided to buy myself a hair colour for 2 reasons - to cheer me up for one, and second so that I can try to dry my hair out as it is really oily and I hate that it looks awful after less than a day. W

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The £25,000 London Sound

Thursday, 21 October 2004 1:45 P GMT+01

Anyone reading my blog that listens to Capital Radio will be familiar with the London Sound.... this one has been going on for a while, below are the wrong guesses....Capital's LONDON SOUND:The London Sound - 25k Guesses 20th October 2004Taking out

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Lulu's Lines, No 40

Wednesday, 20 October 2004 9:23 P GMT+01

No. 39 - Noises ........ ..... that I love to hear would be - the theme from friends, the theme from Charmed, the sound of thunder, the click of the kettle clicking off when it has boiled (tea time), the sound byte for 'You've got mail', the sound l

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and the answer...

Tuesday, 19 October 2004 10:44 P GMT+01

I spoke with my boss this morning and though he didn't say yes, he didn't say no either so not so bad I guess. He said when things pick up to speak to him again. We shall see I suppose, in the meantime I am just cracking on.This evening I joined a ne

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and the proof...

Tuesday, 19 October 2004 12:00 A GMT+01

In case you were curious, here are 2 photos of mine, one is the river Arno in Pisa at dusk - I think the tower is the Guelph Tower.and the other is under the Eiffel Tower

Category: Chatter

Take a deep breath...

Monday, 18 October 2004 10:39 P GMT+01

I found this by way of Catriona and ChrisThe rules are simple.... BOLD the ones you have done..... (I might omit a few) ** denotes things I want to do, very much!01. Bought everyone in the pub a drink *dads pub LOL02. Swam with wild dolphins **03. C

Category: Quizzes Chatter

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Just here....and off again

Monday, 18 October 2004 4:41 P GMT+01

A busy day - Just finished work and off to er, work. This evening I will be at my part time job again. I don't mind it actually. Tomorrow I must talk to my boss about my wages, 1 pay rise in 4 years is not that wonderful now is it? i like my job m

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Some Old Lover's Ghost

Sunday, 17 October 2004 9:14 P GMT+01

I grabbed this book from my dads bookshelf as part of the Alpha challenge. I needed an 'L' book and this one looked ok.It has been a delight to read. In this book we meet Rebecca, a small time biographer, who is asked to write the story of Dame Tilda

Category: Books and Bits!

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 89

Sunday, 17 October 2004 1:22 P GMT+01

Unconscious Muttering October 17thWeek 89Dimension:: fourthRoger:: DaltryCSI:: Never seen itPassenger:: 57Thankful:: GladHas-been:: Famous onceBambino:: NonnaWrinkles:: from smilingCable TV:: Rip off (here anyway)Voicemail:: You have One New Message!

Category: Memes

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For Sale

Saturday, 16 October 2004 10:30 P GMT+01

I thought it easier to make a page.... have a look

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very late meme

Saturday, 16 October 2004 10:13 P GMT+01

I have fallen behind a few memes including my own cross stitch meme....The theme that ended last Sunday was Anniversary - now this I chose because a 7th Anniversary is wool *click to enlarge*

Category: Cross Stitch Stuff Memes

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Stitching Bloggers Question of the Week

Friday, 15 October 2004 10:35 P GMT+01

This weeks' question is....Stash enhancement: You've just been given a $100 gift certificate to buy anything cross stitch or needlework related - what would you spend it on right now?Hmmmm descisions, I like those wooden cabinets for storing bobb

Category: Cross Stitch Stuff Memes

What is in a name

Thursday, 14 October 2004 11:04 P GMT+01

I was exploring the Lines via LULU and saw Linda Rae's Blog which had some cool things on that I had to try....My Hobbit name is Esmerelda Burrows My Elvish name is Inwë SáralondëMy Vampire name is Sophie Drownand my Fairy name is Hex Goblinfilte

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