Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Gitter Done - Volume 4


Welcome to


"Gitter Done!" - volume 4

I gave you permission HERE to walk away from the computer to get some overdue DIY or non DIY tasks done and over with so you could blog allll about it.

Today's the day to reveal all your hard work! I can't wait to see what you've got. :)


For a long while, I've been feeling a little sorry for myself. For my son's sake. I was wishing some guy friends could get my son involved in the quad or dirt bike world.


And then it happened. Woa... be careful what you wish for!

We got invited on a group wilderness quad themed camping trip, complete with it's own bambi's and teddy bears. ( if you get my drift)


It was the kind of campsite you could park anywhere and call it home. My ride is to the right, my bed is to the left; for we even got towed! (BIG deal for me, thankyouverymuch)


And this is what we saw from our campground. Everyone, meet beautiful Davis Lake, located in BC Canada. This location is near Merritt.

The getaway came with the most unique road traffic ever. Cattle roam the grounds freely and are commonly found on any and all ATV trails.
 And make the weirdest pies ever. :)


Here's one of the road trips... to the top of the mountain. Exquisite and so quiet!


The teddy bears didn't come out here, but the moo moos did. This fella was cool. He/she?? just wanted to look. I like lookers just fine!

Did you know loud clapping scares bears away from my trailer?!? Just thought you'd be interested...


So many beautiful things to take pics of, resulting in too little ATV time. So off we went again! (the guys were WAY too patient to allow a photographer type amongst them..)


I LOVE this picture of Gord outfitting my son. Gord and Rosie took us up. Not only are they generous with their time, they're good drivers and cooks too! :)

The kindness and generosity towards my son and I simply took my words away.


 And yeah... I drove one too. :) (Thanks Wendy and Gord!) We fit into this annual event like a well worn glove.


It was the ultimate experience for both of us. And here I had planned to build a closet, tweak an armoire or paint some furniture sitting on my patio. Can I just hear an AMEN on how THIS one turned out?!?

I'm entering this one in GD because this dream has long been a goal/hope of mine. And when it came true in lieu of the other duties, it was a total given. Thanks Gord and Rosie for the invite and amazing trip!

Plus... ya gotta be home to do your chores of course.

I also did something else LONG overdue. I'm staging my friend's house as part of a much larger makeover I promised you a year ago. We aren't done yet but got a good start. :)

Ok, and then my palette desk was a doozy. I'm so happy with that silly salvaged thing.

It's been a good summer. :)

So, what did you finally get to this round?  Let's see whatcha got in the linkup below!


Next Gitter Done Event is
~ Wed Oct 6 ~


Rules for the Gitter Done Challenge:

1. This is an exclusive linkup event. (not to be confused with a regular link event) Please link up only if your project was inspired by GD. 
  
2. In your post, please tell us how GD inspired you. 
   
3. Your linkup does not have to be DIY related, just something you've been stalling on. You'll thank me later. :)

4. Please include a before and after pic, so we can appreciate all you did!

5. Please link back to the event by text or button. (see BUTTONS section in header area if you desire)

6. Please keep the 'jest of your project' new to the net until your GD reveal. (teasers or shoot off posts are fine!) This will give us all a reason to wish to tune in to see what's brand new!

7. Linkup will be active for 1 week so check back often!

I can't wait to see whatcha got done. :)



14 comments:

  1. Well, I have nothing! Ack! It's been a month since I wrote on the last GD and how I finally started my half bath addition. Well, we (they) are still not finished. They have started the tile floors but good gosh it's been slow going. What happened to this past month? I seemed to lost a week or two somewhere. Anyone find them, let me know.

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  2. I've been working on something just for this. But not quite done! I will be done by the end of this week! Glad it's 9 days till submissions end!
    gail

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  3. We vacationed in BC Canada last year, we flew to Seattle and rented motorcycles and drove up through BC Canada. We crossed over at Sayward and went to the West Coast of Vancouver Island to Chamiss Bay. We watched Salmon spawning, and the sunsets were breathtaking. It was amazing - a trip of a lifetime. We did not make any reservations - we just ask the locals where we should go, stay and what we should eat. Everyone was so friendly. They loved our accent. Your pictures truly capture the beauty of BC Canada.

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  4. Chores and projects can wait, but kids grow up super fast. You might have only three years left where he is willing to do things with you. You looked super relaxed in the next to last picture and he looked thrilled in all his pictures. Most of the year I live about twenty five miles west of Vail, Colorado. We live in a 7000 acre area like a nature preserve. We have had a few bear visits lately, (but no mountain lions this summer) so when I go out with the dogs at night, I have to take a pressurized boat horn with me to scare the bears if they come near us. Some people take these things with them on hikes. I want to Gitter done, but I don't have a blog. I did buy a lot of paint and stuff at Home Depot. I am going to act like I am submitting something. Ann

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  5. That is so awesome that this dream you had for your son came true!! The projects and DIY's will always be there waiting for you. Nothing wrong with putting them on the back burner for a little while. :)

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  6. Thank you, Donna, for hosting this!
    Without you, I wouldn't have finished the kitchen!
    But, truth be told, you had much more fun and made more memories on Volume 4 than I did!
    Was your son actually TOUCHING the "pie"?
    Ewwww is right!
    Hugs,
    ~me

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  7. Beautiful pics and I can just imagine how much fun your son had!! You too for that matter! I am glad you went too!!!
    I have never ridden an ATV and would love to have an adventure on one of them. They look like so much fun!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  8. I am glad you posted something like this. I have been trying to do more with my son and less on the computer. The memories you created will last longer than any project.

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  9. i thought for sure i would see a picture of you lassoing ( spelled right?) a moo moo!! looks like a great time and we all know you enjoy your time with your son which i think is awesome.

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  10. I am SO proud of you for opening yourself up to such a great experience. I know I am sometimes guilty of saying "Maybe next time."
    I did get a project down. Whew! I am worn out. :)

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  11. What a wonderful blessing. Taking that opportunity for your son and yourself is so much better that a GD day - the gitter done projects will wait. It looks like you had a wonderful time! Glad the teddy bears stayed away. :)

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  12. Lucky U to have such great friends. Luv the pictures. Such a good time for spending time with family & friends & nature.

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  13. Sounds like a great time. I'm so glad you two got to go on such a wonderful trip! Wish my Gitter Done project had been so much fun LOL!

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