After a few days in the upper 60's, we're heading back into the low 80's this week. Nice! Almost too nice for this PNW gal! We have leaves starting to fall and colors are starting to turn here. No doubt about it - the seasons are changing.
Yesterday I got most of the laundry done. Today I'll do one misc load. When we come home, we'll be bringing 2 weeks worth of dirties with us and so will my sister. I want no "seed" in the hamper when we return!
Bill put my second plaid quilt on the frame and it's about 25% quilted. Not sure if he'll get it finished today but it will be a good start when we return. I got the labels made for both quilts and they are ready to be sewn on.Today's to-do list is long - besides one last load of wash, I need to vacuum, sweep, clean both bathrooms, prepare house plants to leave, grocery shop, make brownies and pasta salad, pack trailer fridge, pick up mail. Oh - and clean up sewing room! But first - coffee and thou(s)!
BECCA - I hope you're feeling up to joining us at the table soon! and you can even eat any banned food you wish if you want!!
CHICKIE - so happy to see you again! You've been missed! Sorry Doyle missed out on a birthday party for his important milestone. He's in a pretty big club - no birthday celebrations for anyone this year! Sorry to hear he wasn't feeling well. Any news on that front?
TINA - here's to your doggies!! Praying the med does what it claims. So confusing, the kids schooling. I think a short break between assignments/classes is a good idea, especially for young ones like Easton. (and for grammas!
) I saw a segment on the news last night about a new app for schooling where the kids don't even have to be at a screen. The plain old workbooks of old would sure be nice right now!IRISH - I'm not sure I can keep up with you! I am wondering if the folks in Barrow for last 3 years were orginally from your area or someplace else? My brother, Gene, is one of the truckers who brings in the supplies that get shipped up there. And yes, burger prices (and all others!) are astronomical. Gene jokes that when you stop to get a burger at the truck stop you always buy two - one to eat and one to throw to the polar bears so you can run to your truck! lol! He might have been trying to pull his little sister's leg on that. But maybe not . . . .
CAROL - Yes, your recipe is making the rounds! I shared it with a neighbor and with Gene. I think it would be great with chicken, too. I would add just enough red pepper flakes to give it some zip but not enough to make it hot. I keep my rulers in an old LP rack I found at the Goodwill. I have a smaller one for smaller rulers. They work great!
JANA - No worries! The flannel sheets are freshly washed, line dried, and most importantly, on the trailer bed! Also a warm comforter and a quilt folded at the foot. And our Arctic Fox trailer is insulated for winter camping (which is why we chose that model). But the first 4 nights of our trip will be in HOT weather! lol! But we'll survive. Love that you are getting Home Improvement Tim to do those jobs at your house. A quick fire exit is essential! Just ask Chickie and me!!
Supper last night was delish! Homemade pizza with alfredo sauce, finely chopped veggies (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower), chicken, bacon, mozz & parm cheeses. I also seasoned with S&P, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. I pre-cook my crust in the oven and then we put the pizza on the grill outside. Next time we'll use a lower grill heat. lol! But it was still tasty and we have half a pizza left for tonite.
Happy Suppertime! The cat will be away for 2 weeks, so have fun playing with your menus! Really - the cat is going with us. He's all packed and spent the day sleeping in his bed in the trailer!
