I was up very early this morning - 0330 - but then I went to bed pretty early, too, so it's not so bad. It's just that my fur-boys expect breakfast the moment my feet touch the carpet, and if I feed them this early, then they want their supper equally early. And it gets to be one of those vicious circles. They do run our lives.
It's very sad about the Queen; At 96, it wasn't unexpected, but it's still a shock. I know she was much beloved not only in Britain, but around the world. She looked a lot like my Aunt Jennie. Every time I saw Elizabeth on the news, I thought of Jennie.
KATHY - I hope you find a place for your desk. Do you have a guest room? We rarely had guests, so we got rid of the queen bed we had in there and it became my sewing room. Maybe, if you have a guest room, you could do the same - or at least get a smaller bed or just an air bed that can be set up when you need it. And boom! You have an office! I'm happy to hear your lawn is mowed! It is time to get busy with fall yard work, isn't it. I have a lot to do before we leave for winter, inside and outside.
SHERRY - looks like yesterday was lawn mowing day - here, too. I wonder if you would ache less if you split the mowing over two days?
MARY Q - you are always on the go - doing something, going someplace. Don't you wonder how you ever had time to work? Nice of you to give that jewelry cabinet to KC. She has room for it now that you've cleaned up her house! You halo is still intact!
JANA - today is dishwasher day - for you, anyway. Not me. I hope it gets fixed OK. If not, you have enough possible dishwashers in your household that your turn shouldn't have to come around until after repairs are finished! Sad story about the elderly lady Aaron came across. I fear it's all too common. I hope they are able to help her. But the super sad part of it is that she won't recognize it as 'help'.
LOIS - I love Halloween sewing, too. In fact, I ordered the pattern QIAD had on sale yesterday for 30% off and free shipping. I bet Rosie will love the topper you sent to her. My Bill also vac'd the carpets and mopped the kitchen 2 days ago. It was the first time I've known him to mop a floor. I wasn't home but my chore list was on the counter. Sometimes, wonderful surprises happen!
CHRISS - Any sign of cooling in your neighborhood yet? I made one mug rug from the little paper-pieced elf pattern you shared. It's so cute that I offered to make one for each of Autumn's staff for her to give as a little gift at Christmas. I should probably have asked just how many staff she has first. . . . I may have to hire you and put you on the production line! Have you made one yet?
JUDI - how is Ken doing? Did you get out to the quilt shops? You know - just to give him some piece and quiet so he could rest . . .
Yesterday I got most of my motorcycle quilt together. Now I'm going to piece the 6" letters I want to use for the bottom third of the quilt. Last night I did some math and measuring to figure out fabrics and final quilt size. So I'll work on that today. I also have an eye dr appt this morning. They always go quickly. I don't see much change in my vision but I would like new glasses. But can't justify buying them "just because".
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Secret Santa and then we get our Elf names! So if you're still thinking about it, think no more! It's time to jump in and join the fun! And it is always fun.
Mary z
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