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Have yourself a very Merry Christmas!

Christmas is roaring down on us like a runaway freight train this year. My motivation has flown the coop so I have dragged my feet doing much of anything to prepare for the holidays. I did start my shopping even before Thanksgiving and this year is…

on Wednesday

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on GiftedGrandma's blog post 'Merry Christmas and Happy New Year'

I love the lights! Out here in the country there aren't many places that decorate for the holidays - heck, most of us don't even turn on porch lights at night! The only time we turn the porch light on is when we know we'll be home after dark and don…

on Wednesday

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on omshanti's blog post 'Merry Christmas!'

Kate, What a great weekend you had! And what a wonderful idea to give away free Christmas trees. I love how it looks! Have yourself a very Merry Christmas! Hugs Brenda Split Rock Ranch

on Wednesday

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch replied to Jill's discussion 'Competitions Challenges Prizes and Rewards' in the group Creative Cafe Entrecard Members Group

Jill, Thank you so much for the 250 credits. I think everybody is super busy right now getting ready for the holidays and celebrating with friends and family. Add to that the fact that we just had the shortest day of the year here in the northern h…

on Wednesday

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's blog post 'Happy Winter Solstice (From a Lawyer)!'

OMG - What a HOOT! I'm going to be totally and completely non-PC and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

December 22

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's blog post 'Are you snowed in? No THIS is snowed in!'

Yep, that is definitely snowed in! I'll have to remember this one next time I complain about the snow we get. Stay warm and safe!

December 18

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's blog post 'Solve your mental health problems: Grow another brain!'

Wow is right! Who couldn't use a new brain?! Maybe we need to buy a bunch of these and send them to our politicians, who lately seem to have completely lost their brains!

December 16

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on omshanti's blog post 'o.O'

Awwwwww, the boys look soooo sleepy! I want a long winter's nap, too! That's great that you've been so busy. Maybe I should have another sale and see if I can spur some more sales. Although I haven't posted anything new in the store for awhile becau…

December 16

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's blog post 'Nek Chand's illegal secret palatial sculture park'

The weekends always seem to fly by too quickly! I think we should lobby for longer weekends and short work weeks. ;o) Thank you for hosting my Entrecard ad today! Have a great week Jill. Brenda

December 14

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's blog post 'Nek Chand's illegal secret palatial sculture park'

Wow - amazing story! Kind of like The Secret Garden...for real. Thank you for sharing this Jill. I hope you're having a good weekend.

December 13

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's blog post 'Creative Cafe sends YOU this Happy Holidays Card today!'

Hi Jill, What a cute card! Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays as well. Warm hugs Brenda Split Rock Ranch

December 10

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's blog post 'Very Creative 3d Street Art'

WOW - Those are absolutely incredible! I thought I had seen all of the sidewalk art but I hadn't seen these yet. Thank you Jill for sharing the link with us!

December 7

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's group 'Creative Cafe Entrecard Members Group'

I don't dispute the fact that we've all connected with some fabulous blogs through Entrecard. I was just commenting that the "powers that be" (whoever they are now) have yet again done something they said they wouldn't do. I guess it shouldn't surpr…

December 7

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's group 'Creative Cafe Entrecard Members Group'

Has anyone else noticed that the "paid ads" on Entrecard seem to be running a LOT more than the 15% they quoted? I have had to refresh my blog 5 or 6 times to get the credit paid ad to show up. And I've had to do the same thing on the blogs where my…

December 5

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's blog post 'Pets are good for our mental health.'

Oh Jill, I absolutely agree with you on this post. I cannot imagine my life without my companion animals. We have 5 dogs, 8 cats, 2 rabbits, 3 horses, 1 Cockatiel and 30+ llamas here at Split Rock Ranch. Our companions provide us with affection, amu…

December 2

Brenda - Split Rock Ranch commented on Jill's group 'Creative Cafe Entrecard Members Group'

Thank you for the credits Jill! SITS can be found by clicking on the link. It is mostly women bloggers but men are also welcome. I've gotten a lot of traffic and plenty of comments from these ladies - my SITStas!

November 30

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Hometown and Country

Colorado Rockies, USA

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Married

About Me and my Creativity.

We have a small llama ranch in the Rockies Mountains of central Colorado. We harvest their beautiful fleeces every spring. These fleeces are either sold raw to other fiber artists or I process them into rovings, batts or handspun yarns. I am a handspinner, felter, knitter and crocheter. I love all things fiber!

Likes and Dislikes

Love natural fibers.
Especially love llama and alpaca fibers.
Love big bold colors - partial to purples, teal greens and deep russets.

Website:

http://www.splitrockranch.etsy.com

Do you have any disabilities that affect your creativity?

I have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in my left shoulder and dislocated my right shoulder over a year ago (but didn't go to the doctor for months) so that never did heal right. Then a broken left foot and ankle that still hurt like the dickens. Add degenerative arthritis to the mix - all these things make it difficult to spin, card fibers, knit and crochet some days.

Where did you hear about Creative Cafe? If you heard about Creative Cafe from another member please say who as those recruiting most new members will win prizes.

I discovered Creative Cafe through Entrecard. I have enjoyed blogging through Entrecard and encourage others with a blog site to join Entrecard and get to know other bloggers. There are LOTS of extremely creative people out there with blogs.

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Enjoying summer!

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Have yourself a very Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2009 at 7:53pm —

SALE in the Split Rock Ranch Etsy store this weekend!

SALE in the Etsy store this weekend! 10% off any order. 15% off orders over $50. 20% off orders over $100. 1/2 price shipping on every item after the first item. Just complete your order and I will either refund your discount via PayPal or convo m… Continue

Posted on November 29, 2009 at 3:30am —

My Latest Custom Fiber Blend Batts

My latest fiber blend batts have been in the planning stages for weeks now but I have been so busy filling custom orders that I haven't had time to get these blends done...until now!

Up first is Treasure Chest -

This Custom Fiber Blend reminds me of a treasure chest jam packed full of gorgeous preciou… Continue

Posted on November 23, 2009 at 10:50pm —

Catnip Stew

I have no idea why Lalo likes this old roasting pan to sleep in. It leaks so I just set plants in it - maybe he likes the sunshine that comes in the east windows in that room.

Posted on November 12, 2009 at 3:07pm —

Holiday Advertising - Holiday Shopping

I've been doing some advertising on-line lately and it has brought a fair amount of traffic to my Etsy store and some sales, too. I've al… Continue

Posted on November 7, 2009 at 7:30pm —

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At 8:27pm on November 30, 2009, Mandy Lawrence said…: Evening Brenda

I can relate to how your son feels. My family always had to struggle to make a go of Christmas around my illness. I usually ended up going into hospital, at least, every other year over a ten year period and always between December and January. I won't go now though. These places make me feel worse and with Dad in acute care waiting to go into a care home is all too much to think about. I am literally taking it one day at a time here.

Em was very tired today so we are going for a coffee and pad around town, tommorrow, after my visit to doctor.

Glad that your daughter is now closer to home and she and her boyfiriend get more support. Is very important.

Having a quiet evening here, ssnuggled up to hot water bottle and reading my new book.

Enjoy your day.

Hugs xx

At 7:44pm on November 29, 2009, Mandy Lawrence said…: Hi Brenda

I am having to post apologies to my cafe member friends. Problems with email account and some to do with myself. Have a lot of self sorting to do....because have hit a trough and become incredibly insular. Mental illness doesn't help..especially when depression comes and stays because interaction with the outside world is difficult. On the plus side am going out with my daughter tomorrow and she always puts a smile on my face when she is around. Anyway, hope your weekend is a good one and your crafting is going well. Warmest wishes x

At 7:39pm on November 14, 2009, Christina Wigren said…: Dear Brenda,
Thanks for writing. Writing a list or lists is a very good idea. It is important to be able to cross things off that are either done as planned or resolved some other way. Everyone needs a pat on the back in order to keep at it. People who do a lot of hiking in the mountains always say that you need to stop and take a look at the view and where you have been, every now and then on your way up the mountain, order to have the mental strength to continue.

I managed to do a PhotoHunter-post today on Anna's Adornments. I was late with it because the children and I went to a music lesson in the morning. But that was alright, because the theme for this week's PhotoHunt is just "Music"! So I have pics of Erik and Elisabet and their teacher.
Hugs
Christina

At 12:30pm on November 11, 2009, Christina Wigren said…: Dear Brenda,
Thank you for writing. It's nice to know that I am not the only one who does not always know what to do first.
Your work with mixing different fibers and dyeing them different colours is really interesting. It makes me wish that was a better knitter. My mother belongs to that generation of women who knitted their own sweaters and sock etc for WARMTH. But since Daddy passed away I have tried to get her to teach me. So I have learned the basics. My daughter wants to learn, so I hope Mother is well eanough and lives long enough to teach her.
One thing you and I have in common is a love of colour! I am amazed at the colourd you dye your wools and silks.
I'm glad you mentioned the carmelin necklace. I don't have any such beads right now, but it would go well with the antiqued copper. I do have some reds that might do alright. We shall see how I do!
Thanks for your advice. I think I need to take a nap now!
Hugs
Christina

At 1:41am on November 11, 2009, Jill said…: Hi Brenda

You are Day 5 winner of the Cheer Up Competition and I will be sending you 5000 Entrecard points as your prize. Thanks so much for being such a great Creative Cafe member and for your brilliant blog posts and all your lovely comments.

Bye for Now
Jill

At 12:58am on November 11, 2009, Christina Wigren said…: November 11th, 2009 two minutes to one a.m.
ear Brenda,
Thank you for writing. I am still not used to how Jill's Creative Café works, but I am sure I will get the hang of it, with a little practice.
I am sorry if I wrote alot of complaints in my last letter. Actually I have so much to be thankful for. It all takes time, but I am finding solutions to different problems.
I am not going to worry about having to have to move yet. We are certainly in agreement that moving is no fun.
Right now I am trying to put aside my worries about practical problems and think about new pieces of jewellery. I would imagine that you would have a similar feeling if you started working with new fibers. What to do? On one of these Etsy-forums or maybe it was some other social crafts forum I read about the problem of getting started on a new project or picking up the threads of earlier work that one has laid by the wayside for a time. Someone wrote that you should start by just looking at your tools and your raw material and see if you see some potential there.
I have recently purchased some antiqued copper chain and findings. It's a newmetal for me, but I am excited by the warm brownish hues for fall and winters necklaces and braclets.
That is what I would like to do.
But right now I am afraid that I must say "Good Night" for now as it is almost one am.
But we'll keep in touch.
Best wishes
Christina Wigren
Best wishes

At 9:32pm on November 10, 2009, Mandy Lawrence said…: Hi Brenda

Long time no catch up. Love the picture of the blue wool bowl/basket. Striking.

Hope life is treating you kind and your animals are all well and happy.

Am looking forward to some cyber cake as celeberation of 2 years of the cafe. Glad to see the place is buzzing and much creativity being shared.

Warm hugs for you x

At 5:17pm on November 4, 2009, Christina Wigren said…: Nov. 4, 2009
Hi Brenda,
Thanks for writng here. I love your blog. All those wonderful photos of your animals and your fiber-products.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to do everything that I would like to do with my blogs or with networks like Jill's. I have had trouble with my computer and some practical problems on the home front.
I hate to say this, but I am afraid that I might have to move to a new location in the next six months or year. I hate moving, especially when I like living where I am.
But it's still up in the air. So maybe I can put it off a bit more.
Sorry I don't have time to write more right now. But I'll keep in touch with you.
Best wishes
Christina Wigren (alias "Anna", "Sara" and "Tina")

At 1:45am on October 22, 2009, Jill gave Brenda - Split Rock Ranch a gift…: Disco Ball
You will need this mirror ball for life in the world today Brenda!
From the Gift Store

At 11:46pm on August 28, 2009, Jill said…: Hi Brenda

Your side picture design challenge winning picture is finally up now. I think I missed a week in there somewhere! Anyway thanks for such a lovely entry and I will be sending you your $10 prize asap.

Bye for Now Jill