I'm making up for lost time !
Today is Happy Homemaker Monday so here goes:
The weather: Warm, sunny and breezy. It's 71* with a 25 mph "breeze."
Right now I am: Writing this post!!
Thinking: I SHOULD be working on my sewing project for the week...shortening those jeans.
On my reading pile: The new issues of "Better Homes & Gardens."
On my TV: Nothing...see previous post.
Favorite blog post this week: Kat's Retirement Journey
Something fun to share: My Grandson always wants to go walking if it's a warm day. We have really good times on our walks. His sister is a true alley cat...she loves to walk the alleys! You can get a different perspective on the type of people that live there by looking at their backyards! So keep your back yard neat and tidy too...you never know when the Alley Cats might walk past!
On the menu for this week: Cleaning out the fridge leftovers
On my "To-Do" list: Take care of papers to be filed, shorten jeans, make a batch of "Same-As- Bisquick."
What I am sewing, knitting, crocheting, crafting.... Sewing machine cover, shorten jeans, card
Homemaking Tips: Fill the sink with water and dish soap when you're cooking and wash those utensils as you are finished with them. When you are finished there's no mess to deal with.
Looking around the house: I see Daisy, my Mini Doxie, asleep in "her" chair.
From the camera: nothing this week
On my prayer list: A very special friend that is battling cancer, my family, the political situation.
Bible verse; Devotional My all-time favorite Bible text is Isaiah 65:24, "Before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear."
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Greetings!
I FINALLY made it to Texas! Just before Thanksgiving. It has taken me awhile to get settled and get my own internet, no TV yet but at least I have internet!!
Back in August when I was down here my granddaughter asked me if I'd make her a Care Bear quilt. Things got put on hold when I decided to move, and then the settling in. She asked if I could PLEASE have it done by Christmas. I was just using one of those quilted panels for the center and putting border strips around that. I thought a few days...um-hmm...I have been working steadily on it, with a day off here and there. It was finished this past week! I hadn't done mitered corners for so long, I was having to re-think just how to do one.When it finally all came back to me I made a small sample and put it in my Tips & Tricks book for future reference.
Here is the finished quilt!
I thought I'd taken some photos of the beautiful sunrises we've enjoyed here but evidentialy not. I didn't find them. I'll remedy that situation!
My 1/2 Dozen Daily
has a Sunday Night Chit-Chat. These are the questions asked each week. Join the fun! In my comments post a link to your blog and let me know. I'll come visit your page and leave a comment.
What I'm doing: (what I was doing last night)
Back in August when I was down here my granddaughter asked me if I'd make her a Care Bear quilt. Things got put on hold when I decided to move, and then the settling in. She asked if I could PLEASE have it done by Christmas. I was just using one of those quilted panels for the center and putting border strips around that. I thought a few days...um-hmm...I have been working steadily on it, with a day off here and there. It was finished this past week! I hadn't done mitered corners for so long, I was having to re-think just how to do one.When it finally all came back to me I made a small sample and put it in my Tips & Tricks book for future reference.
Here is the finished quilt!
I thought I'd taken some photos of the beautiful sunrises we've enjoyed here but evidentialy not. I didn't find them. I'll remedy that situation!
My 1/2 Dozen Daily
has a Sunday Night Chit-Chat. These are the questions asked each week. Join the fun! In my comments post a link to your blog and let me know. I'll come visit your page and leave a comment.
What I'm doing: (what I was doing last night)
- Reading--My Bible
- Watching--nothing, my TV isn't hooked up yet
- Listening to--neighborhood dogs barking
- Baking/Cooking--does a pot of coffee count?
- Happy you accomplished this week--finished THE QUILT !!
- Looking forward to next week--getting my jeans/pants shortened so I don't walk on them
- Thankful for today--sunshine and warmth...it's 30s and snow in WA..70 here in TX
- *BONUS QUESTION* What chore around the house do you dread doing the mostIt used to be cleaning the fridge (that was my punishment as a teenager. The dislike still lingers.) I can't really think of anything other than changing the sheets. With my present situation it is very difficult. Don't ask, it's a LONG story!)Glad to be back online at last!
Monday, November 5, 2012
And STILL Here
but getting closer to being gone!
After what was turning into an I Love Lucy episode we finally got my RV home! Now I'm busy getting it cleaned and loaded ready to go. I haven't moved in nearly 30 years, so deciding what I REALLY use vs. what I THINK I need is a challenge.
Unfortunately, my sewing machine has barely been touched for several months. I'm sure that will all change once I get settled in!! My daughter usually has a small mountain of mending for me. I'm hoping that this delerict mother can FINALLY teach her adult daughter to sew...simple mending at least.
This morning there was this beautiful sun glow on the pine trees making them very fall-ish looking. Yes, the sun is casting a glow on the GREEN trees, they aren't naturally that color!
Today I'm thankful for... beautiful sunrises like this, and my few remaining days here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
After what was turning into an I Love Lucy episode we finally got my RV home! Now I'm busy getting it cleaned and loaded ready to go. I haven't moved in nearly 30 years, so deciding what I REALLY use vs. what I THINK I need is a challenge.
Unfortunately, my sewing machine has barely been touched for several months. I'm sure that will all change once I get settled in!! My daughter usually has a small mountain of mending for me. I'm hoping that this delerict mother can FINALLY teach her adult daughter to sew...simple mending at least.
This morning there was this beautiful sun glow on the pine trees making them very fall-ish looking. Yes, the sun is casting a glow on the GREEN trees, they aren't naturally that color!
Today I'm thankful for... beautiful sunrises like this, and my few remaining days here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Still here...
Unfortunately my living room and most of my house still looks the same. Very depressing. Sunday we drove over to pickup my new home, a fifth wheel...well...the trailer has a goose neck hitch and our pickup has the fifth wheel pin, so it's still sitting there. Disappointing, but our fault, we didn't think to check that! Here's my new home.
It's an '03 Cardinal with three slides, the other one is also in the living room on the other side. It's not as long as I would have liked but it has plenty of storage...and REALLY how much stuff does one little semi-old lady need?
Down-sizing is VERY hard! Please have empathy for the elders when they have to leave everything to go into a care center. I thought the house I have was small...now I've gone from small to smaller.
I can put things in perspective though when I look at the weather down there vs. up here! They are in the 80s. I'm in the 50s-60s.
My sewing machine is still set up but all my sewing things are packed away, so I still can't sew. I can only peruse the quilt magazines/catalogs with yearning!!
I won't be on the farm any longer so I need to have a new name. I like ladybugs and my dog is Daisy...so..drum roll...Ladybugs on Daisies...how does that sound? Or, I could be Cramped Grandma's Quilting LOL just kidding!
One of these days it will all actually happen, right?
I'm going to miss the trees and my mountains. Mt Hood and Mt Adams have always been "my" mountains. And my Yellow Canary...
it may become my granddaughter's car if she can "lower" herself to drive an obscene yellow vehicle!!
Ya'll have a great day! (practicing my Texan!)
Down-sizing is VERY hard! Please have empathy for the elders when they have to leave everything to go into a care center. I thought the house I have was small...now I've gone from small to smaller.
I can put things in perspective though when I look at the weather down there vs. up here! They are in the 80s. I'm in the 50s-60s.
My sewing machine is still set up but all my sewing things are packed away, so I still can't sew. I can only peruse the quilt magazines/catalogs with yearning!!
I won't be on the farm any longer so I need to have a new name. I like ladybugs and my dog is Daisy...so..drum roll...Ladybugs on Daisies...how does that sound? Or, I could be Cramped Grandma's Quilting LOL just kidding!
One of these days it will all actually happen, right?
I'm going to miss the trees and my mountains. Mt Hood and Mt Adams have always been "my" mountains. And my Yellow Canary...
it may become my granddaughter's car if she can "lower" herself to drive an obscene yellow vehicle!!
Ya'll have a great day! (practicing my Texan!)
Thursday, September 27, 2012
I'm Baack!!
I spent most of the month of August in Texas visiting my children. I had a wonderful time and hated to leave. It was nice to be with my children and grandchildren... and actually get warm!
Now I'm in the process of going through 30 years accumulation of STUFF trying to decide what to keep, what to toss, and what to take with me. As of this writing I am planning on getting a reasonably priced 5th-wheel and going down to be near my family. What a HUGE project! This is what my living room looks like, and that's not ALL of it! Doesn't look like much in the photo but realize this takes up almost all of the living room!
I still have three storage sheds and the shop to go through. I know I can't take all my books but it is SO hard to part with them. I can't take my piano either, which REALLY makes me sad.
Obviously, I haven't been doing any sewing! Just some mending.
Just thought I'd stop by and let you know what's happening in my world and why I haven't been posting.
Today I'm thankful for:
My daughter that keeps me going when I get discouraged.
My best friend who does the same.
The last few warm days before the cold time comes.
Now I'm in the process of going through 30 years accumulation of STUFF trying to decide what to keep, what to toss, and what to take with me. As of this writing I am planning on getting a reasonably priced 5th-wheel and going down to be near my family. What a HUGE project! This is what my living room looks like, and that's not ALL of it! Doesn't look like much in the photo but realize this takes up almost all of the living room!
I still have three storage sheds and the shop to go through. I know I can't take all my books but it is SO hard to part with them. I can't take my piano either, which REALLY makes me sad.
Obviously, I haven't been doing any sewing! Just some mending.
Just thought I'd stop by and let you know what's happening in my world and why I haven't been posting.
Today I'm thankful for:
My daughter that keeps me going when I get discouraged.
My best friend who does the same.
The last few warm days before the cold time comes.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Wonderful time in Sacramento, CA
I just noticed this post was still sitting in my Drafts folder. Sorry about that! Graduation was June 6 so it's a LITTLE late LOL
I spent the past week in Sacramento, CA. It's a beautiful city and the Municipal Auditorium (I think that's what it's called) is absolutely beautiful! See the inside yourself!
No, it really doesn't lean like the Tower of Pisa LOL But the photographer must have been holding the camera crooked!
This is a closer view of the artwork and statuary on the roof covering the portico.
I was standing by a circular rose garden that was all faded due to the lack of water. There is a long street lined with palms leading straight to the capital building. I remember orange groves on either side next to the palm trees. Sadly, buildings have replaced them. Progress, I'm told. Is it really?
We spent two days at various thrift stores where we bought way too much stuff we really don't NEED. But I got the cutest LITTLE red wagon. Not a radio flyer but it will look cute holding a potted plant. A new tote that will NEVER be mistaken or lost! It's from Hawaii and has VERY BRIGHT tropical fish. For $1.39/lb I just couldn't let it go to the landfill!
And to make this post somewhat about quilting, I also found some red gingham fabric, and also a piece of green. No, I don't know just what use I'll make of them at this point, but they should be good for SOMETHING.
I spent the past week in Sacramento, CA. It's a beautiful city and the Municipal Auditorium (I think that's what it's called) is absolutely beautiful! See the inside yourself!
I attended my granddaughter's high school graduation, which was the most fun graduation ceremony I have EVER attended. As their names were announced kids bowed, did the champ thing, a couple even slid in! Does that mean they barely were able to march? It was a really good time.
Here's a couple photos of the capital.
This is a closer view of the artwork and statuary on the roof covering the portico.
I was standing by a circular rose garden that was all faded due to the lack of water. There is a long street lined with palms leading straight to the capital building. I remember orange groves on either side next to the palm trees. Sadly, buildings have replaced them. Progress, I'm told. Is it really?
We spent two days at various thrift stores where we bought way too much stuff we really don't NEED. But I got the cutest LITTLE red wagon. Not a radio flyer but it will look cute holding a potted plant. A new tote that will NEVER be mistaken or lost! It's from Hawaii and has VERY BRIGHT tropical fish. For $1.39/lb I just couldn't let it go to the landfill!
And to make this post somewhat about quilting, I also found some red gingham fabric, and also a piece of green. No, I don't know just what use I'll make of them at this point, but they should be good for SOMETHING.
Somewhat of a Lazy Day
I was having a perfectly fine lazy day until my younger daughter called. She informed me she had already been up to the school track and done her two miles for the day. And what was I doing productive today? She then challenged me to walk to the highway and back. I'm sure I wouldn't have made it that far, let alone the two dogs!
One is a Mini Doxie
(she was lagging behind on the way home as it was!). So I did about 1.25 miles total, round trip. Now can I be lazy? LOL
I don't know what i did to cause the blue underline so I can't make it go away! I tried clicking on the underline button and also on the font color button. Nada.
Lately the weather has been absolutely perfect. A little warm late in the afternoon but otherwise very nice. I'm lovin' it!
I haven't done much of anything with my sewing machine for awhile. I've been so busy trying to keep up with the yard work.
I did go out and lounge in a chair yesterday and read some in a book and do a little embroidery. Jenny at Elefantz is posting a series of Bible verse embroidery, which, like all of her creations, I love. My intention is to put them all together in a throw for my big wicker rocker.
I observe the Bible Sabbath (Saturday), so I call that my Sabbath Embroidery. I refrain, as much as possible, from doing ordinary work and celebrate my relationship with God. Doing the embroidery helps me really stop and think about the verse and its meaning.
OK, I really do need to go get productive at something other than the computer!!
You all have an awesome day!
One is a Mini Doxie
(she was lagging behind on the way home as it was!). So I did about 1.25 miles total, round trip. Now can I be lazy? LOL
I don't know what i did to cause the blue underline so I can't make it go away! I tried clicking on the underline button and also on the font color button. Nada.
Lately the weather has been absolutely perfect. A little warm late in the afternoon but otherwise very nice. I'm lovin' it!
I haven't done much of anything with my sewing machine for awhile. I've been so busy trying to keep up with the yard work.
I did go out and lounge in a chair yesterday and read some in a book and do a little embroidery. Jenny at Elefantz is posting a series of Bible verse embroidery, which, like all of her creations, I love. My intention is to put them all together in a throw for my big wicker rocker.
I observe the Bible Sabbath (Saturday), so I call that my Sabbath Embroidery. I refrain, as much as possible, from doing ordinary work and celebrate my relationship with God. Doing the embroidery helps me really stop and think about the verse and its meaning.
OK, I really do need to go get productive at something other than the computer!!
You all have an awesome day!
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