Firestorm '07 and a new Freebie

I have relatives in the San Diego firestorm area. Luckily, they are among the few that have not had to evacuate - yet. If you have friends and family in San Diego, too, there's a great Google map showing where the fires are and all the latest evacuation news. I've also been watching a live news feed from a local Fox television station featuring in-depth and up-to-the-minute news and photos.

Probably as therapy while I waited for news, I created a mini kit for those hundreds of thousands of folks affected so, when they are ready, they can scrap these hard memories. It's also for anyone who has ever had a fire in their life.


But, I included some other fun word art titles so you can use it for layouts of a "Fire Sale," or someone you think is "Hot Stuff," or even a "Firefighter" in your family. [link disabled]

Remember, do not share files...just send your friends to this page to get their own copy.

Slainte! [Gaelic for "Cheers!"]

Digital Scrapbooking Day Shirts

These cute shirts are available from Martini Sweeties. They come in white, brown, black, and gray. And best of all, the profits will be donated to Susan G Komen for the Cure.

What a great way to support your favorite 'sport' and a good cause. I ordered mine!

Digital Scrapbooking Day is Coming 3 November!

A new "holiday" is coming next month: Digital Scrapbooking Day! This inaugural event, launched by the makers of FxFoto Creative photo organization and digital scrapbooking software, will celebrate all that today's technology does to help preserve our precious memories. They want to encourage scrapbookers, photographers, crafters, and genealogists to set aside some time to preserve, document, and archive their memories digitally.

Susan White, Director of Marketing for Triscape says, "While we get excited about all the fun digital kits and techniques, we also know that digital scrapbooking isn't just about creating digital layouts. Digital scrapbooking also means sorting and organizing digital photos, scanning and restoring heirloom photos and memorabilia, creating a keepsake recipe album, learning new editing techniques, and experimenting with new graphics software (such as FxFoto Creative). We want Digital Scrapbooking Day to be an annual reminder to make sure your memories are documented and archived safely, creatively, and more efficiently."
Read more about it here.

Aye, matey! It's Talk Like A Pirate Day!

I dug up some FREE booty for all you landlubbers! Yarrr!

You might recognize me treasures...they were offered as freebies a while back. Now, I've complied them all into one big treasure chest fer ye! So grab yer mouse and click to find me goodies...remember, X marks the spot!

I don't want to see any of you swingin' from me yardarm...so no piracy from ye...ARRR!
Just give yer mates a map to me treasure so they can dig for it themselves, aye?

Slainte,
Cap'n Cat

Clans, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancers, Athletes! Come one, come all!!

If you ever considered visiting Scotland, NOW is the time!!!
[I'll be there!]

Some of you may have already heard of The Gathering in Edinburgh 2009. It is planned as a massive international gathering of the clans and the largest Highland Games EVER held in Scotland. The dates are set for Saturday and Sunday 25-26 July, 2009.

The Gathering will be one of the key events of Homecoming Scotland. This spectacular event will be made even more unique with a special clan parade on the Royal Mile culminating in a commemorative pageant on the magnificent esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. Many Clans and Scottish associations will attend this celebration of Scotland's rich history and cultural traditions.

Contact info:
The Gathering 2009 Ltd
27 Queen Charlotte Street
Edinburgh EH6 6AX
Phone: +44 (0) 131 561 1323
Email: info@thegathering2009.com
Web: www.thegathering2009.com