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Wednesday, December 11

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gershwin64
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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by gershwin64 » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:03 am

Good morning :o)
Well I'm going to try and work on my sewing room today, not sure how much I'll get done because today is a half day for Jaz and I get to pick her up and she's staying the night. I also need to get some hot chocolate and dog shampoo, depending on how busy I am before Jaz will depend if I go before I get her or after. Starting tomorrow DD, Easton and Jaz will be staying here for a week while he goes hunting. I am biting my tongue not to go on a full blown rant......behave Tina, Behave!
I hate to do such a quick post, I did read everything though and I'll check in throughout the day to see what all is going on. Maryz, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that today is your day! (((((HUGS)))))
I hope you all have a wonderful day! Prayers for those in need.
Tina

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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by maryq » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:11 am

Good Morning Girls


Seems all I have time for lately is a "fly by" Over slept a little this morning--drat! It's 3 below here and it was so nice and warm in my bed. But the sun is shining and that's a good thing.

So my wish for you all today is to be safe from snow storms, warm heat in the house, good roads for driving, great sales for shopping and a little time to sew!

Tomorrow morning I promise a nice long (boring) greeting as I don't have to work! YIPEE SKIPPEE! Will head out to do my shopping at the outlet Mall 2 miles from my house! Hopefully get it ALL done and wrapped and under the tree and a box or two to ship.

Merry Christmas

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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by FarmChick » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:17 am

Good morning! We are like Judi—a balmy 19 degrees today. Everything is frosty. I will be putting out more bird seed since nothing melted. Yesterday I was watching the little birds out the back window and noticed some movement by the porch steps. It was a mouse scuttling out and grabbing a seed then scooting back under the step to eat it. Very cute… as long as it stays OUTSIDE and not in my house! If that happens, the outcome won’t be good for the mouse…

Suzette—be careful today!

Mary-Rosebud—I hide my stitches in the binding, too. I’ll take a back-stitch or little knots every 8 to 10 stitches so that if it happens to pull out, only that section will need repaired. I use hand quilting thread for my hand sewing as it seems to be stronger and slides through the fabric easier.

Lois—that’s how I like to bake cookies, too. I start mixing the lightest dough first and work to the darkest, most flavorful. I don’t wash the utensils or bowl in between batches… talk about a lazy cook!

Vicky—sounds like you and Shannon had a delightful day out together!

MaryZ—Scottie is so funny! Dusty used to bark at every game show “ding” or doorbell “ding” on TV. Odie barks when he hears dogs on TV, too.

Velda—That Mary can be quite inspirational! I’m wondering, too, how you get it all done so quickly… Even if it’s cool in South Texas, it’s freezing up north—enjoy!

Judi—too funny about your “talking” kitty! Tinker Bell lays on the floor and stares at her bowl until it gets filled. I hate going out in the cold and shopping, too.

Chriss—I’m sure I would like Jerry’s fruitcakes. I make it in the little pans, too. They also freeze well. The dogs were so funny yesterday. TB lopes along with a huge smile and her enormous tongue hanging out. Odie charges full tilt to keep up with her. Rennie, the gigantic lab/? (great Dane) cross from next door hears the ATV start up and comes over to get to go along. She and TB “play” together and romp through the woods. It was cold, but fun to watch all three of them.

Tina—enjoy your time with Jaz. Oh, you get to have Easton, too… Grandma Heaven!!! I’d be grabbing every chance to see them and chewing my tongue raw—hang in there!

CindyB—you are having the same issues with your mom and visitors… Mom can’t handle more than an hour or so… definitely not “staying” guests. We have to plan our fuel stops too—15 miles for us as well to the nearest gasoline.

Becca—Enjoy your day! Did you get much snow or cold temperatures… must be some if you are putting on the flannel sheets.

Stay warm; stay safe! Enjoy your day!

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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by cindyg » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:18 am

Suz - It's great that you got out to your studio and enjoyed yourself. Take is easy on the ice.

Lois - I still have gifts to buy, too. We went to the mall last night and took care of two of them. The rest I can get on line or at stores that are close to me.

MaryRosebud - I use a slip (disappearing/blind) stitch about 1/8" apart on my bindings. I usually use single thread but on my Christmas quilt I am using double - never again! It doesn't disappear as well as I want it to and it tangles up worse. You might have better luck with double.

Vicky - Yummmmm Broccoli cheddar soup. I love it but my DH doesn't so I can't make it at home. I'm glad you got to have some yesterday.

Maryz - I think you should have named him "Barker". He sounds so cute. Does he still have a puppy bark? My boss's son is getting a Boxer puppy. It'll be ready to come home with him on Jan. 14 and he'll bring her to the office every day. I can't wait. Ryan wants me to go to Petsmart with him to tell him what all he needs to get. I'm even excited for that. My name should be "Goofy". LOL

Velda - my Schatzi and Scooter don't pay any attention to the dogs on TV either. If a burglar broke in, they'd lick him to death unless they rang the doorbell first - LOL. The dogs go crazy when someone comes to the door. It's good to hear your excitement over your Secret Santa. It is fun.

Judi - you are so lucky to be able to see your grandkids in their programs. Mine live too far away. Enjoy yours.

I'm at work so I'd best get at it. Have to do a payroll today and add in the guys' Christmas bonuses. That'll take a while.

I hope we can all fondle fabric today.




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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by billizzy » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:22 am

Chriss here is the blog site for Celtic Solstice: http://quiltville.blogspot.com/p/celtic ... stery.html


Maryz be careful loading wood but have fun outdoors:)

Tracy I read your post yesterday so sorry for your loss. As a speech therapist I know the difficulties your dad was having after stroke. Just know the two are now together again:) I will keep you in prayer over the holidays:)

Well at work it is soooo cold here. My car frosted up on inside LOL yeah. My trunk has a leak and I guess water is in wheel well so DH is going to shop vac it tonight. Moisture builds up and frost on inside of windows. what can I say car is 13 yrs old and has 300,000 miles but still looks good and runs. I refuse to buy a new one with all that fandangled computer stuff in it. Can they not just make things to do what they are suppose to do: drive LOL I dont want to have a conversation with my car each time I get in LOL Crazy world we live in.

Watched el last night too funny. I fell asleep at last few min and woke to the reveal of everyones quilts they made. So pretty. Did you all see the wonky ruler that orion designed Its really neat. El said pattern and ruler are available now; You all should check it out pattern is called wonky log cabin :)

Ok got to get back to work. DH and DS checked out farm last night and no damage and all the straglers were gone from the trailor too. HUMMM interesting but at least they moved on.

Have fun sewing all. got two more lap quilts tied last night while watching el. This weekend will finish binding the 15 I need for next wed delivery. Will take photo first and post for all to see what I created with all your donations:))

God bless and happy thoughts
Izzy


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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by billizzy » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:26 am

Here is orions ruler and the pattern shows there too:)
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/r ... uler/55131

Couldnt put link in previous post lol
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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by scrapquilter48 » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:32 am

People stop for hot coffee, wearing skiboots, weather is fridgid this morn. But weather is around the world also..

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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by scrapquilter48 » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:34 am

Maybe I'll have 2kids to babysit for 2014, met mother on transit who was tiresly struggling long travel to subsidized daycare, thought I could be of some help, don't know if I can tolerate but worth a talk.

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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by purrfect-lady » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:40 am

VELDA - I'm here to please! I'm so happy you liked your gifts! You really know how to make a Santa's heart swell!

JUDI - I'm very curious to see your blocks! I love kitty-talk!

CHRISS - yes, Scottie protects us from everything - knick-knacks, Christmas decorations, sleeping past 0430, eating all our dinner, leaves. . . . He's a very brave little dog. When my kids' dad was killed, Autumn was 8 and she said the same thing as your Rich - "you can't have a better guardian angel than your own daddy." Kids are wise.

BECCA - You and Judi keep reminding me I'm past due on stripping our sheets, too! But not today! And the wood is only beginning. After we get it all over here from our friends' house (7 miles away) we have to split it all. Then we have to stack it all. It's enough for us for next winter so it's a LOT of wood. Beautiful, free wood.

CINDY B - there is a rule of thumb in the medical field that no visit should last longer than 20 minutes. It exhausts ill folks. But those ill folks don't have the strength or will to call a halt. It's usually the nurses in the hospital or family at home that have to stand up and be the tough guys and thank people for coming, but 'it seems Mom is tired now so you are going to help her to bed.' Or something like that. Or you could put out a widespread e-mail or simply hang a sign on their front door telling people their visits are valued, but to please keep them short. If someone gets miffed, too bad! Their visit wasn't about your mom at all, then, but about themselves. That's my nursey soapbox schpiel for today.

TINA - what hunting is there in mid-December? At least you get your DD and DGK's to yourself! Maybe they will like it and stay . . Hope you get your sewing room squared away today. Because I'm touching fabric and playing with all my toys, I never think of cleaning that room as an 'ugly'. Thanks for your good wishes. Maybe they will bring me luck.

MARY Q - so happy that you have some days off to look forward to! Happier yet that I don't have to go to any malls with you! Christmas is ready at our house, now the wood detail this, and then my DS and DBIL will be here next to visit until after Christmas. After that we can pack up and travel south, though DH goes for the weather and I'm not sure he'll be finding anything better than we've got here - almost 50* later this week!

IZZY - so glad your 'visitors' have moved on. Love your farm stories. I grew up on a farm and love being outside, doing outside chores. So while our wood is hard work, I'm quite happy getting the exercise, smelling the fresh cut fir, and seeing our woodpile grow!

CINDY - actually, "BARKER/BARKLEY" were on the list of possible names, but when "SCOTTIE" came up, we just both knew it was the one. And he learned who Scottie was the very first week he had us. But GOOFY sometimes fits him better! His bark is maturing, but I'd still call it more of a 'yip'. Sheltie barks aren't very deep anyway.

CHICKIE - Nice to see you! Seems I'm usually gone by the time you log on. But I know you're not sleeping in! lol! Snickers was funny with the TV doorbells, too. Dominoes used to have an ad every evening about 6pm during the news. They'd ring the doorbell in the ad and every time Snick would jump up, barking, and run for the door and he wouldn't be quiet until we answered the door and let him out to bark his silly head off at an empty driveway. maybe all dogs should be named Goofy!





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Re: Wednesday, December 11

Post by suzette58 » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:49 am

Thanks for the wishes on the roads. I am lucky that my travels are on major roads which were dry. But, I was still careful. Better safe then sorry.
Vicky - I have missed you lately. Good to see a post from you.
MaryZ - my Christmas quilt may be one of those "Christmas in July" items. :)

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