My OUTLANDER Purgatory

Monday, February 13, 2012

The Outlander Quilt

Check out Sooz's latest creation! Isn't she amazing? MaryFaithPeace has a great write-up of it here.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Back in December, I posted about an idea that MOP friend, Susan ("Sooz" for those who know her on chat) had for a present for Herself, Diana Gabaldon.

I was rather vague at the time, because I didn't want the info to get back to Diana and spoil the surprise. So I put together this blog page, explaining the specifics and told you all to email me if you wanted to get involved.

I found out Diana received her present...so I can finally let the cat out of the bag!

Sooz is a huge fan of dachshunds and heard Diana's family loves them, too. She decided to make a Dachshund, using all the colors of Diana's Outlander series books for the body of the dog. We decided Sooz would make and give the gift to Diana for her birthday on January 11th.

Look at the little tags!

At any rate - Sooz finished the project and sent off an adorable dachshund named MOPPY to Diana. In addition, she made one each for Tracey and me (which was a complete surprise!) and also made us little babies to go with them.

Gratuitous shot of my kids
holding the new pups.

PLEASE join me in saying THANK YOU to Sooz for being a wonderful friend of MOP and a very talented creator of these adorable little dachshunds (which I've told her she should be selling over at Etsy!)

And thank you to all of you who showed interest (and Tracey for trying her hand at some crafting circles!) Some of you asked about getting involved later on down the line...and I will surely keep you posted. :)

Referendum on Scottish Independence

IPhone and Scotland: Perfect Together

This includes a wee bit of cursing. But holy crap, it's hilarious. Be warned!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Tracey Tries the Haggis: Round 2

The chardy swig at the end is PRICELESS!!

Monday, January 30, 2012

Outlander Chat Tonight

Outlander Chat Tonight - 9PM Eastern!

"I Know That Dude!"

SPOILER ALERT: Dinna read unless you are 48% through The Scottish Prisoner.

I know the Twilight fans will appreciate my giggling when I read "the Auld Ones" last night. I couldn't help but picture Carlisle, Edward and the gang hunting in the woods in their suspenders and fedoras. Yeah yeah...that was "the Cold Ones"...but still.

OK so TELL me I didn't sit right the hell up in bed as I was reading about "a most philosophical sort of Jew" named Sterne and his fascination with all things Harvey Klinger (aka BUGS for those non-Brady Bunch loving Outlander fans.) WOW. Didn't see THAT coming. I love how Diana throws us these little bones so we can have some fun. So Jamie heard about him before Claire ever met him in Voyager! Outstanding!

Lastly for this post - WHY did Jamie have the feeling someone was behind him while the Abbot was telling him about the hand (and subsequent body) found in the peat? Please do NOT answer that if I will find out later! (Spoiler Freak, party of 1?) If it doesn't come up later, please do comment away! :)