Hi Jaba,
Not really on vacation, unless being parked out in the backyard this past week, because the weather was so beautiful, I was pressing and cutting a boatload of 2 1/2" squares for the 2 1/2" Candy Swap, is considered a vacation! It was so nice outside, but who knew 'Candy' would take so much time!!! I was out there for 4 days! Lol! Plus all the other things I had to do that get in the way of the fun stuff, kept me from getting on the 'putter. I made myself a promise, though, to stay off the computer and finish my 'candy'. I get so easily distracted when I get on here. Kind of like now. I'm supposed to be working on Boom blocks! Lol! I guess I'll get to them in a little while. : )
So, I wasn't really ignoring you, or on vacation. I just wasn't on the board. I'm more of a FB user, and only check in here once a week or so. If I go away, my other half is generally always here to get the mail. He's one of those that likes to get the mail. He's so OCD about it, he will wait until after the mailman comes, before he leaves to go anywhere. Confession: When he's really irritated me, I will bring in the mail just to get his goat! Lol! I know, that's small and petty, but it puts a smile on my face and pleases me, so I will probably keep doing it whenever he's acting like a grumpy old goat! : ) If for some reason we both will be gone, I will certainly let you know.
I have received both of the blocks you sent and they are gorgeous! I can't wait to get started on them, but I have Boom blocks to finish first, so it will be awhile before I can start. I did find my center block, after hours of looking, and will try to send it on Monday. I may have to send it a few days later though, because after reading through the rules again, the posts again, and receiving the two blocks with the label and notebook, I have to regroup.
My center only measures 22 1/2", so I will have to add to it, and I think I will want to send a label and notebook. I'm getting a better idea now, I think, of how this will work.
Oh yes, one more thing. At first I thought I wouldn't like pics of the progress, but I'm already anxious to see the next rounds and I haven't even sent mine out yet! Also, I love how you all are posting and asking for suggestions, and 'What do you thinks?' And getting great responses! So, yes to the pics for me.
Hugs,
Shelley : )