My friend
Connie at The Cottage Loft recently bestowed the "Honest Scrap" award on me and I must say it fits my place to a T because... honestly, there's a lot of scrap around here!
In fact, Hubby and the neighbor boy have hauled off about 10 trailer loads of it this summer.
Now that's
What Connie didn't know was that I also received this award a while back from Laura at Amongst the Oaks. I'm thrilled that I have two now because they look so nice on my mantle. That is where you keep your awards, right? I would take an Honest Scrap award over an Oscar any day! I'm so proud of them 'cause I do believe in keeping it honest!
As part of my acceptance speech I'm supposed to tell you 10 things about me you don't know. I think I've already given you two:
1. I have an acre of sss-crap.
2. I'll collect and display anything.
so here's the rest
3. Did I mention Hubby and I both come from a long line of hoarders. I mean collectors!
4. I'd like to learn how to do that strike out thing that makes it look like you made a mistake.
5. I'm seriously thinking of hiring a professional organizer. Do not laugh. I am being totally honest.
6. While I'm at it, I could use some time management help too.
7. I can NOT multi-task. One thing at a time please.
8. I have a degree in Journalism. STOP laughing! This is my blog and the one place I can throw rules out the window. So what if my participles are dangling.
9. When I was about 13 I used a special bag I had been saving to decorate the back of a small bookcase in my room. The paper was from Cuttings Golden Horse in Fresno, CA. They had a giant golden stallion statue rearing in front of the western wear store. Their bags were navy blue with gold rearing stallions. I proudly showed my parents and Dad asked if I glued it on.... No. I taped it on. It can come off... I lied! I had glued the heck out of it, just like wallpaper. (Do I have to give the awards back? It was a really long time ago...)Where ever that little book case ended up I'm sure that paper is still on it! Sorry dad, but you have to admit, it was much prettier with the golden stallions!
10. I often get sidetracked and don't get a projects finished for a long time.
Now, I'm supposed to pass this on to 10 other bloggers but since I recently did that and I'm crunched for time I'm going to leave it on my left sidebar for all of you to admire. If you know anyone you would like to give it to please take it and pass it on. I love seeing what 10 things people tell about themselves!
Edit: I almost forgot I wanted to mention that Connie lives in Big Bear Lake, CA and has a vacation cabin she rents out. She also has a 2nd blog on all the activites you can find going on near Big Bear Lake. It sounds like a great place to visit. Please stop by and say hello.
Looking pretty shabby!
All cracked up and sliding down hill.
By Friday night it will all be water under the bridge.
I'll never forget you, at least not until the new patio/BBQ area/walkway is poured on Saturday.
Yes, the sun is setting on your pecan covered past but not to worry, you're being recycled. You'll be "green", you'll be trendy, you'll be useful again! And really isn't that what we all want? To have a purpose in life! I know, I know, becoming a concrete footing isn't exactly glamorous, but someone has to do it, right? 
