I've been better about hunting down the items for this year's Summer Photography Scavenger Hunt. Today is the second link up, kindly provided here by Mary-Lou who generously creates the list as well as a link to others participating.
Number 1 on the list was a favorite piece of jewelry. I actually have a collection of favorite pieces, most of which were purchased during travels or were special gifts. This necklace (should have looked to be sure it was centered before the photo was taken) started with a purchase of the beautiful hand-made beads at a craft fair we just happened upon in Spring Green, WI on our cross-country road trip 13 years ago. I added them to a black cord necklace, and have enjoyed them ever since. I was inclined to buy all black and white beads, but the creator talked me into these colorful ones, and I'm so glad I listened to her.
Something with a knot (#2) was found in my son's backyard as part of the playground equipment they have for the three girls.
A toy you play with (#4) was easy to find in my craft room.
Also found in the craft room was Something You Have More Than One Of (#5). Anyone who knows me will expect the next photo. These are actually among my oldest stamps, and don't see nearly the use that the newer acrylic ones get. I've been stamping for over 25 years, and when I started these were all that were available. They look great, however, as a decoration in the craft room.
Something That Starts with the Initial of your Name is #9. I'm using my last name for this one.
Number 10 is Something Smaller Than a Paperclip---another find in the craft room.
I had to go to the basement to find #10---Something That Needs to be Thrown Away. We have a set of metal shelves which hold plants that need more light that we can give them in the winter. My husband takes excellent care of them, but totally neglects anything that ends up there for the summer. I can't blame him, however, because he does water all the outside plants nearly every day. It's hard to see in the photo, but even the bottom portion of the green plant has died. It will be gone before winter comes.
Number 12 is one of my favorite summer single-use items in the kitchen---my iced tea pitcher Hold My Favorite Beverage--and makes it as well. The insert holds tea bags. You pour hot water into the pitcher, insert the holder and the tea steeps on the counter. Then the holder is removed and the tea goes in the fridge. I bought my first one in Oregon when Sarah lived there 9 years ago. Last summer I bought a newer version with a longer holder.
And lastly for this round, #13 - An Elastic in Use. Tracy uses bungie cords to attach our bikes onto the car carrier when we take off to ride bikes on the nearby canal or trail. To get anywhere from our house requires riding on the road. I'm not a fan, so we usually drive to our starting point.
I have just four items left on the main list and two of the alternates to find. I ought to be able to finish up by the end of the month, our next link-up. Thanks, as always, to Mary-Lou for hosting!
