I did it! My new blog is at: juliemcguffee.typepad.com It’s still on a “free trial” basis, so if I haven’t figured out all the ins and outs by August 15th, I’ll be blogging back here. I’m hoping typepad will allow me to upload lots and lots of photos, something I haven’t figured out how to do here……. Wish me luck!
Yours truly,
Julie 
Not really, but it makes for a catchy title…….. Just back from CHA. We filmed on the show floor yesterday and, drum roll please, I took lots of photos for you. Now I just need to figure out how to get them on this blog.
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Wondering if this worked. This photo was taken while we were setting up in the Flower Soft booth. This is such a great product. It’s totally unique – nothing else like it anywhere. It’s a British company (not that I’m biased or anything) founded by Susan Balfour. http://flower-soft.co.uk/ Noreen McKee (hope I spelled your last name right Noreen) did the presentation. They’re from Newcastle, which is even further North from where I was born, so when you see the segment you’ll notice her accent is a lot thicker than mine. I’ll add more photos later, but I have to publish to see whether this one is working out or not. If not, I’ll move over to typepad and post the link this weekend.
Have a good one!
Yours truly,
Julie
I’d forgotten how much fun going to the beach could be. Sand between your toes, splashing through the waves and just sitting in a deckchair listening to the ocean with a soft breeze on your face. I’d also forgotten how itchy a sunburn can be – in spite of SPF60. Fortunately it’s in places that aren’t likely to see the light of day again any time soon – doesn’t make it any less itchy though……. The grandkids had a blast. Jovie toddled right up to those waves waving her spade in one hand and a bucket in the other. I think she’s at the age where the ocean is just a big bath tub, whereas Dylan got right into wave jumping and body surfing. The latter was probably quite unintentional, but he had lots of fun.
My family always made an annual pilgrimage to the “seaside” at least once per year. We usually went to Bridlington on the East coast of Yorkshire and I remember the weather being nice and warm – 70 deg at least! We built sand castles, cottages decorated with shells and white stones and motor boats that I could sit in. Memories are wonderful things to keep in your heart. Yes, I even have photos. We visited Sowerby Park, Danes Dyke (to pick primroses), the lighthouse at Flamborough Head, and Thornwick Bay where the lifeboat was kept. I went back there to visit just over a year ago and it was like walking back in time. Some places really don’t change over the years thank goodness.
I’m heading to Florida at the end of this month to the CHA Summer trade show. We’re going to be taping some segments in manufacturers booths during the show, so you’ll be able to see a little bit of what a trade show is all about.
Have a sunny day!
Yours truly,
Julie
Hope you all had a a fabulous fourth! I’ve found that most folks are unaware that we have a 4th of July in England too – we just don’t celebrate…… My hubby and I live outside city limits so we celebrate with fireworks at home and have a great time. We have a tall flagpole in our front yard, so this year my husband flew the Stars & Stripes at the top and the Union Jack (the British flag) at half mast. I’m not really sure how I felt about that, but I was a good sport and offered to have a tea party on the front lawn complete with scones and jam butties. It certainly amused the neighbours……….. the flag part, I didn’t go through with the tea party – way too hot. In case you’re wondering, I still drink hot tea in hot weather, it’s amazingly refreshing apart from the fact that I wouldn’t know how to start a day without my morning cuppa.
I’m off to Orlando at the end of this month to the CHA Trade Show. This is the first time the summer show is not being held in Chicago. It’s also the first time the trade show will be followed by a consumer show, so if you live in the area I’d definitely encourage you to stop by. It will be at the Orange County Convention Center on Friday & Saturday (July 31st and August 1st). Wish I could tell you I’d see you there, but I head back home Thursday evening. Barb Bosler, the glass etching lady will be there though, so please stop by and say hello. You really need to see her demo – she’s awesome.
We’re off to the beach tomorrow for a few days R&R. It’s been years since I dipped my toes in the ocean. I love the beach. It brings back many fond childhood memories of sand castles, sea shells and sailing. There were always donkeys on the beach where we used to go and Punch & Judy shows. The donkeys are still there, but I’m not sure about Punch & Judy; maybe they were censored for being too violent……
Well I must pack, or I’ll be going nowhere fast…………. have a great day!
Yours truly,
Julie
