I know a lot of you are colder than we are here in Texas, but gosh - this is TEXAS! Our outdoor thermometer says it's 19* but my phone says it's 16* "at my location". With a feels like temp of 2*. I think I want a new phone!
CHRISS - so sorry Jerry isn't doing well. Scary that he is starting to fall. Funny about Moose barking at the walker. Our Snickers used to try to bite at the feet of a friend's walker. She had put tennis balls on them! I'm glad you enjoyed the concert with your "uber friend". At the end of the year you will have a whole file filled with fun patterns if you collect them every month.
LORI - I've seen those attachments and wondered if they really work. After several years my bindings have gotten pretty good - not great, but at least I can sew a straight line on them now. I sew the binding on the back of the quilt, fold it over to the front, and stitch down the very edge of the binding on the front. My back seam runs along the back of the quilt, not on, but next to the binding, so I match the bobbin thread to the backing fabric. That's my method. If you get the attachment, I'll be very curious to see what you think. Have fun at R2C!
KATY - I guess I need to get out my Illinois map so I can look up where all these towns are in relation to you. So the plan is to move Jim to FL to be near your DD? Is she the one who was in the hospital last week? How is she doing? Glad the car sold. What is his "buggy"? We called our Polaris RZR a buggy, but I'm having a hard time picturing your Jim in an ATV. I hope your driveway is cleared soon in case of emergency. Don't forget to double check the direction of your pinwheels on your lotto blocks. A few of us got them going the wrong way. I made a similar mistake on one of my Dec lotto blocks, too. Arghh.. So easy to do - make mistakes, I mean. At least it is for me!
SHARONA - hope today is the day you turn the corner. The RIGHT corner, please!!
MARY Q - I use tongs at home to reach things in high cabinets (not my crystal stuff!), but never thought of them for Aut's washer. I just stretch and stretch some more. And yes, Antonio especially seems happy to have us back. He's already got us on his quarantine/testing protocol. Seems his folks don't arrive until next Sunday so he wants us back babysitting ASAP. lol! He told us when they were leaving (Jan 27) but never said when they were arriving. And we came back from FL early thinking they were here. Guess we all need to go to communication school. You aren't messing up that sparkling clean house, are you?!? I owe you a text. Got busy yesterday and it's still too early today. But you are on my texting list for later.
VAL - good news about Josiah! I've never heard of juvenile rehab before. Does insurance cover it? Is your blue quilt the one your DH picked out the fabric for several months ago? Seems to me that was blue. Sorry you forgot about R2C. You've had a lot on your plate. I'm surprised you remember to breathe! How did your dr appt go the other day?
JANA -Sorry the bar stools didn't work out for you. I wish you better luck assembling your beds. Bill hates doing that. I'm just his lovely assistant. But every furniture kit we've ever bought in the past was either missing hardware or had broken pieces which necessitated a second trip back to IKEA. So, now he refuses to buy anything from them or anyone else that requires some assembly. Our IKEA is a 50-mile, traffic-riddled, four freeway trip each way. Makes for a grumpy DH. I hope you have better luck!
FLO - deciding to keep or sell a beloved RV can be a difficult decision. Some of our friends are going through that right now. We will, too, one day. Do you enjoy camping? It's hard to go anywhere for long when you have chickens or other livestock that needs caring for.
JUDI - I know you are having a good time getting ready for FL! What day do you leave? My DBIL says it's nice, though they had HARD rain yesterday - at 76*! Who all will be there with you? Are you going to a different Air B&B than last year? It feels good to get those cabinets all cleaned a purged even if you had to sacrifice a sewing day to do it. Will be a nice 'surprise' to come home to.
LOIS - did you get your Cats quilted yesterday? How are you planning to quilt it?
Yesterday was in the teens most of the day but finally climbed up to 25* before it started to drop again. Today is supposed to be a bit colder. We cleaned the trailer and I reorganized some of our storage areas. Then I spent the rest of the day cutting out Cats in PJ's. I got all the background and the 12 cats cut out. Today I'll cut the PJ's. I saw Trump won the Iowa Caucus. Last night I dreamed he named me as his running mate!
I hope tonite I dream I get a new wardrobe!Be safe, warm, and well!
mary z
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