May Investigation

May has been a crazy month, so busy, and it finally got warmer.

Not sure if you want to see my face here, but you get what you get. Nola is posing with me and my horse Rhubarb is in the background.

The beginning of May started off with my sister, Dad, and I flying to the capital. She won an aviation drawing contest, for the award we got to go to the capital were she would be awarded a trophy and get to go to lunch, also a tour of the airport. 

The capital building is where they had the awards/ a speech about the winners.

My sisters drawing is the first one to your left. The others are the winners of middles grades and younger grades. In that order. 

Me up in the next level of the building. We got to explore some. Also I got second place in the high school category. I got a trophy as well, smaller though. 

Flowers have started to bloom. Things are getting so nice. 

I only got one book read this month. The Boy Who Steals Houses, I did a review on it. I was hoping to start another book, but I have been extremely busy. 

 

Oh and yes it snowed again in the middle of May. It keeps going from 40s to 70s. Please help I do not like this. 

 Had some nice walks to the mail box. Course I have been sewing a ton and worrying that I wont get it done in time because more things keep popping up that slow me down.

 We branded cows on the 27th of May. It was a good day not too hot not too cold. If I haven't mentioned before or you don't know, I live on a cattle ranch.

We all have our own jobs. That person with the pink hat and long hair is me. I was the head gait shutter.- not sure if that is a word. *shrugs*

We got baby chicks at the beginning of the month, my picture moved on me.... They are for my 4-h project. They are market birds, I will be selling two at fair. 

I am still going on with the 100 for 100 writing challenge, I sure am doing bare minimum though. After things calm down maybe I can get some more words in each day. I have been thinking about some other writing contest stuff, not sure if I can handle it though. 

I have been trying to ride everyday. Even if it looks like it might rain, or it is very windy, I am still riding. It has been going fairly good; I have been riding my young horse, Rhubarb. He is almost 5 and I have been training him a few years now. We got lots to work on. It can be a ruff ride. The other day I got a bruise from hitting the saddle hard. 

I was planning on taking a week off from blogging in June, but guess what? I got so many ideas that I wanted to do that it ended up not being on my list. Oh, well, you will get some fun stuff this June, so stay tuned!

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Working on the Jacket and Starting the Skirt

I am back with another sewing post. This is the last week before fashion review. Wish me luck! I am not going to have much time to show the end results this month, so next month will have the rest of the project, don't worry you will get the full outfit soon. 

Okay lets get on with the sewing. :) Here is my other sewing parts of the project . 

After I finished cutting the boning, I cut out the base tap.

Next I sewed the base tap on the inside of the jacket. 

Than I pushed in the boning, and finished sewing it in place. 

Here is what it looks like on the inside.

After I got the boning on, I finished the raw edges so it wouldn't fray. This Velvet frays really fast. I should have finished the edges before I sewed the boning, but I didn't know how it would work out. It should be okay though.

Try on time. I did try it on before I sewed the boning, and ended up taking in the side a little. I than made sure it fit. It does, course it is a jacket so I didn't want it too tight. 

Here I sewed the sleeve parts together.

Got the collar sewed on. 

Cutting out the skirt. In the picture above I finished cutting out one of the back sections of the skirt.

This part of the skirt was on a fold, so I cut out the one side of the skirt, flipped the pattern piece over and cut out the flipped over pattern. The header picture shows the flip. 

Next I started sewing the back skirt together.

Sewed the zipper on the back.

Next I sewed the front part of the skirt to the two back pieces of the skirt.

My seam, if you care on what it looks like. Also went back and sewed the raw edges.

So I started the skirt because I needed the ribbon for my sleeve. I ordered the ribbon, and got it in a few days.

I lined up the ribbon and hand sewed it on. It was supper hard to line it up and keep the ribbon strait. 

Next went on to machine sew the ribbon on the cuff of the sleeve. 

Sewed the other side of the sleeve together. You can see my loose thread from the ribbon, I was ripping out the hand sewed thread so everything would look clean.  

I used a lot of thread. Here I am fill the bottom thread spindle. 

Onto hand sewing the sleeve to the jacket. 

Yay it is on, not kidding it took me three times of re-hand sewing the sleeve on, to get it right. You would think the little arrows would help, but not really. 

Both sleeves on now. I know it looks done, but I have a bit more to do, like the buttons. 

I sprayed painted the buttons to gold because they were silver, and gold is my color scheme. 

It has been fun, crazy, and I am still busy sewing! The dead line is getting so close! Stay tuned more coming soon. 

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What do you think of this so far? 

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Airtight Solutions (Part 5)

This months word is Airtight for the blog battles . I had to look it up and see if that word was used in the 30's, it was. I was so relieved. Okay enough about that on to the story.

If you have not read the other Parts go here:

Part 1 Flowers Have Mysteries
Part 2 Loss and Madness
Part 3 Mayhem at Dusk
Part 4 It Happened on the Night Shift

‘Word count 856’

Airtight Solutions

Heinz

By Rakayle Hier  

After I got the note from Hank I knew he had an airtight plan in mind.

I had a little under 24 hours to figure out my own plan; airtight was preferred but anything would do.

Of course I couldn’t be sure everything would work out. Like the fact that Lane was going to spend the night. I knew his reasons, but that didn’t make me happier.

I thought this while I cleared off the pile of papers from the couch.

A few escaped and floated onto the floor; there was a nice trail from the couch to the wall after I was finished.

Lane tried to get things a little more organized, but eventually gave up.

I smiled to myself pretending not to pay attention. I picked up a mixture of mine and moved it away from the edge of the table. Lane had already tipped over a jar of wax, no need to give him any more chances.

“How about we go out for supper?” I suggested, ready to get him out of my flat.

He looked up at me. “Ah, don’t you have a maid serves here? Couldn’t they send something up?”

I knew what Lane was avoiding, he thought Hank would be ready to strike.

I highly disagreed with his plan and told him so. The last thing I wanted was Mrs. Hardy coming up and making a fuss. That was her specialty.

“Come now Heinz, it is late.”

I think, I would rather starve, and be shoved into an airtight container, then have Mrs. Hardy come up to my room. I didn’t tell him my thoughts though.

He went over and rang the bell. Curse him.

Mrs. Hardy was right up. Lane opened the door and she came in.

“My, I am not use to this door being rung.”

“I didn’t mean to bother you, but we would like some—sandwiches brought up.”

An airtight plan could crumble with Lane around.

“Sandwiches would be fine.” She smiled. “A visitor?” The question was directed at me.

“Yes Mildred, please get us some sandwiches.”

“Alright, just don’t forget to return the dishes.”

“Of course.”

“And if you ask me this place should be cleaned up, right and proper.”

Here we go.

“How is one supposed to live in here?”

“I work here Mildred.”

“Yes, doing your experimenting I suppose. Don’t get any on the carpet.”

“You reminded me last week.”

“It still goes!” She gave a nodded and walked out the door, Lane slowly closed it behind her.

“Should I ask what that was about?”

I shook my head.

“Oh.”

The plan of not arguing with Mrs. Hardy just when out the window.

Nice of Lane to stop by.

I thought about throwing him out, but I needed him on my side.

If he went to the chief of police and told him about Hank it would ruin everything.

I fussed with my stiff shirt cuffs and subconsciously started tidying up; I forgot that Lane was in the room for a while. My thoughts drifted to my latest experiment, the purple liquid.

I brought out my airtight container, thinking on what it would feel like to be stuffed into it; I poured some of the liquid into the other jar, only putting a small amount inside. I closed the top and pumped the air out making it a vacuum.

I watched the liquid carefully. Nothing happened at first, it wasn’t long before I noticed something strange.

The purple liquid was eating threw the glass.

A knock came at the door and Mrs. Hardy came in; I quickly spun around setting the jar down behind me. I could painfully feel the suspicious position I was in. Lane took the sandwich tray and set it on the table that was a little too full already.

Mrs. Hardy glowered at me.

“Good day, Mildred.”

“Detective.” She tipped her chin and left.

I sighed and turned around to look at my glass. The purple stuff was gone and now I had a hole in my airtight jar. I quickly started looking for my leather book. I needed to write this discovery down.

“Heinz what are you doing?” Lane asked. I didn’t answer him, I found my journal and scratched down what had occurred.

“Want a sandwich?”

I looked over at Lane sitting on the couch eating a sandwich, watching me.

“I wouldn’t put it past Mrs. Hardy to have poisoned them.”

Lane frowned. “Don’t be so critical.”

I shrugged. “Better safe than sorry, I have a lot of enemies you know.”

Lane looked at his sandwich a little skeptical. He eyed me, seeing if I was being serious. I smiled.“Lane don’t be so gullible.”

He sighed and took another bite of his sandwich. I finished writing up my report and came over. I picking up a sandwich. “Alright Lane you ready to hear my plan?”

“That depends, does it involve poisoned sandwiches or something to do with Hank Wilson?”

“Ah, right to the point. Well, yes, Lane it does have something to do with ol' Hank. But more to do with a solution I have concocted, and a way to get an airtight plan out in the open.”

“Okay, sit down Heinz, I’m listening. Tell me your plan.”

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More things are coming up! This (airtight) was a hard word to use in the story. Let's hope the next one is easier. One can hope.

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GTW 100 for 100 Summer Challenge 2019

The Go Teen Writes 100 for 100 challenge is starting tomorrow! I am so excited, but kind of scared too. I have so much to do and I have to work this in too. I do try to write everyday.... Anyway I wan to talk about my project for this 100 for 100.

I said in another post that I was wanting to finish my WIP "West Rover" before I started this challenge. Well I did. I think the ending may need work once I start editing, but for now the story is done. I am both happy and sad. 

🔍Some aesthetics from my West Rover book:

Snips:

So pail, the moon would melt into the sea. The riddle went through his head. This was it! 

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There was a hint of annoyance in Cutter's eyes. West was suddenly giving the orders. He was beginning to think that letting Cutter go was a mistake. 

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West went inside the deep darkness, he had his whip in one had, a gun that Indigo had slipped into his satchel, and a burning torch in his other hand.  West walked forward slowly, loose gravel crunching under his feet. There wasn't much to see at first, but it wasn't long before he came to some stairs. 

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West saw Emmit scampering down the slope after him, his fluffy tail bobbing. "What is that martin up to?" West said under his breath.

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My new story I decided to do for the challenge is The Jake Detectives, book 3. I have been thinking about this one for quite awhile. The first book I finished writing, started this series. I am so happy to get back to Kayla, Joe, Ed, and Andy. 

I haven't talked about this series a whole lot. It is a mystery series, in 1973. The teens Kayla, Joe, Ed, and Andy are sleuths helping Detective Cartwright (Andy and Ed's father) solve mysteries. Sometimes they stumble upon their own mysteries. Pintrest board.

For now the name of this book third is "To Catch a Spy". To my surprise I came up with a name for this book before I even started it let a lone finished it. I am not sure if I will keep the name so.... We will see what happens.

🔍Here are some aethesics for you:

I did not get all the characters' boards done, it takes a lot of time...

🔍Meet the characters,

Kayla, most of the time she is the main character. She loves to solve mysteries and is happy to do what the boys like to do. Once in a while she will strike out on her own, but she don't always feel as confident as the boys seem. She is 16.

Kayla has auburn hair and brown eyes. 

Andrew, but everyone calls him Andy. He is the most sensible and likes to think things through. He will normally take over since he is the oldest. He is 18.

I don't have a very good picture of Andy yet. He has dark hair and brown eyes.

Edmund or Ed, Andy's brother is the most mischievous of the three boys. He would go out and do anything that came to mind if his brother wasn't around to slow him down. He also likes to work on cars. He is 17.

I am still looking for better pictures of Ed. He has blond hair and blue eyes. 

Joe, is in between Andy and Ed, he will think things through, but sometimes he will just go for it. He is learning to fly and doesn't always like to have Kayla along. Joe is also 17, but just a few months younger than Ed. 

This would be Kayla and Joe. Ever looking for a good pic of Joe. He had light brown hair and brown eyes. (Kayla is Joe's sister.)

*All pictures from Pinterest all credit to owners.

They are the Jake detectives. The reason behind the series name (Jake detectives) is explained in the first book. I am not giving any surprises away. Sorry. Also on another note I am planning to rewrite the first book.... at some point. Hee that is going to be lot of work.

Snips from the two previous stories:
🔍The Mystery of Jenkins's Treasure, First book:

Andy leaned back. “So, what is about the note? They must know we are on the case.”                    

“And how come it warns us, but not really you?” Ed asked.

Before Mr. Cartwright could answer, there came a loud crash.

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“Now what is this all about?” the gray haired lady complained, “I came here to stay-” she broke off and added, “you open the door and stare at me like I’m a criminal. Didn’t you remember I was coming?”

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No it isn’t,” Joe insisted.                         

“We don’t know that yet, anyway everything is evidence.” Kayla claimed.       

“Fine,” Joe surrendered “We can find out.”

🔍The Historian's Secret, Second book:

The Plymouth stopped just behind the blue car, waiting for the light to turn green, rain sprinkled on the cars. The small drops sat on the shaking hoods. The light blinked green and the Camaro gunned forward. His follower rolled forward seeming in no hurry, calm and smooth.

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“I found my answers, Joe,” he said quietly.

“That’s good because I need some.”

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“Yvette!” Victoria scolded. Yvette ignored her. “A person can get lost in there; around closing time someone switches on the maze. You can get lost in the endless paths, frightening things reflect on the ghostly mirrors.”The loud clang of a clock made them jump.“See I told you.” She shook a little. “The museum will be closing in thirty minutes.”

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Hope you enjoyed those snips and other book goodies! I hope I get a lot of writing done this summer! Will you be doing the 100 for 100? Maybe we could do some word battles some time, like on goggle chat. I don't have Facebook, so I can't do the word battles on there. Please tell me know if you want to and maybe we can schedule a time that works good.

I had a lot of fun with this post!

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