Showing posts with label Race. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Race. Show all posts

Monday, May 28, 2012

Science and Motion!

**Added Tuesday, 5/29/2012
There are several comments about the performance of the pens that indicate that cold temperatures make the markings reappear.  Washing may help to remove them permanently.
Also -- the pens may bleach some darker fabrics and they should be tested.**

First the science.  I recently bought a few Frixion pens and thought I'd give a short report.

Here I have marked some machine quilting.  I know, I don't need it for swirling background, but I don't like getting in a corner, so I mark it roughly.


This shows the quilting I've done.


and with one swipe with a hot iron - it's gone!
It's a miracle!!


click here to get to Amazon where you can order some or see what they look like.  I didn't find them at Staples, but I haven't checked anywhere else.

Now Motion!

After training for 2 months I completed my first 5K race here in town.  It's a big event with runners from all over the world and after 9 years, I joined in.


I have less than a week to say I'm 49 and I thought doing this race would be a great addition to my Jubilee Year.

It is very hot and humid (not my kind of weather, at all).  Here is me and Mr. V. heading to the race.


I'm hot and tired, but remain undaunted!


Relief and satisfaction!  You know this will call for Champagne this evening!


We decided to round out our Memorial Day morning with a puppy wash - poor coco.


I love these scooby-doo ears!


She is not into it.


She relents -


Will she ever trust her dog pool again?


I hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day.