Penny Black Saturday Challenge Week 103

Morning folks and I am still recovering from my mega stress day yesterday....but more about that later....it's Saturday...time to look out your Penny Blacks for another challenge over at Penny Black Saturday.
A fabulous response to last week's challenge and boy did you all rock the "Lots of Dots" challenge...I apologise if I didn't get around to visiting you all towards the end of the week due to broadband going AWOL.
Sadly we are saying goodbye this week to our lovely guest designer for the month of May....the mega talented Janiel....it's been a pleasure having Janiel on the team and like me I'm sure you have enjoyed all the gorgeous inspiration she shared with us all.

And the last challenge for the month of May is......

IN THE GARDEN

I bet you have all been spending lots of time recently in the garden

and hope the weather where you are is still summery.....we are now in monsoon season here I think...but you may need your shades to view my card this week....I have gone all bright and sunny

Papers: Prima Rusted "Laguna Beach"

Image: Penny Black....Gifts For You

Flowers: TH Alterations...Tattered Flowers overstamped with Hero Arts Tiny Jubilee Dots

Sentiment: Letraset Rub-on Alphabet

Velvet Ribbon....American Crafts

and we have another fabulous prize for one lucky winner

15% lifetime discount voucher from

where you will find a huge selection of our beloved Penny Blacks

Now onto the broadband saga....well believe me folks this card will not be sent to BT....they certainly didn't fill my day with sunshine.     Just as I was getting ready to upload this week's card....do my post and the one for Penny Black Saturday....I discovered I had no broadband connection.....according to my computer....everything was OK but the only light showing on the hub was the power light.    So I started doing some checking.....restarted the hub....no go....checked the phone line and all extensions..all working...checked the ASDL's....all OK....so it was time to brace myself and call Broadband Help.   And of course....they treat you like a 2 year old.....crawl under your desk...unplug this that and the other.....well I was having none of it....didn't have time to spend hours on the phone whilst I had a 3 year old running riot around the house.

Explained that I had already done all these checks and although I am by no means a computer expert....I ain't no numptie either...and I suspected that there was a fault with the line.   Off he went to check and called back 15 minutes later.....yes I was right...he would pass it on to the Network Connection team.....they would investigate and have me reconnected within 48 hours......well that was like a red rag to a bull.....no way Jose....I am paying a princely sum each month for my broadband connection and I am not waiting 48 hours to be reconnected....so it was time to use the ploy that worked so well last time....if it isn't back on by tonight...I will be moving my account.....and hey presto back in business by 10.00pm....so take note folks....if you ever have to do battle with BT...the money trick works every time.

And a big thank you to my lovely teamie Jacqui for doing today's post and saving me from a stress induced heart attack.....boy oh boy I was in major panic mode.   But all's well that ends well and I could then enjoy the rest of the day singing and dancing along with Oliver while watching our favourite film...Jungle Book.  Can't wait to see what you all create this week and will be popping over to pay you all a visit.

Today is a rather special day.....my little Sis has just joined the ranks of us Senior Citizens.....or the Old Farts Club...whichever way you want to put it.....can't post her card yet....as I know she creeps across here sometimes for a read.....but will share tomorrow and if you are reading this Sis......HAPPY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY...LOVE YOU LOADS and will see you later today for a big birthday hug.

Happy Crafting

Hugs Kath xxx