SUPPER CLUB - Sunday, February 4th

[purrfect-lady]

Good morning,

Yesterday was a pretty day after a stormy night. We watched Amara for four hours while her parents were out on their date. (I think they went to a winery. There are lots of them springing up here in the last 10 years). And while they were gone we found a new tooth! That makes four now! After a bottle and a turn on the dance floor, she slept for 1.5 hours so I spent that time cutting sashing and borders for Fab Farm. When she woke up we took her out to the patio and had a little picnic. She loves being outside. We took some photos of our picnic. We're taking a lot of photos and plan to write a little book, "Nonnie and Pop Visit Amara", add photos, and send it to a company to print the book. So she won't forget us. Hopefully we'll get it done in time for her birthday, April 7. We'll get a copy for ourselves, too.

We aren't babysitting today so we plan to clean house. That only takes about a half-hour in our 200 sq foot tin box, so I'll get a pot of chili going in the crockpot and start putting Fab Farm together. It's supposed to be a cooler, windy day so there won't be much patio time today. When the weather is nice, I put relaxing on the patio with a book ahead of sewing because I won't be able to do that when we get home. But today will be a sewing day, I'm pretty sure.

LORI - It's so nice that your dad's neighbors will help keep an eye on him. Between them, you, and maybe some in-home visits from a home care company, maybe you'll be able to keep him in his own home for a while longer. I'm so sorry Jonathon lost his beloved friend. That's the hard part of having pets. They don't last nearly long enough. But for what they give while you have them in your life, it's worth it. Your son - and you, too - have my sympathies. Boxers are such sweet dogs.

BECCA - you do fill your days! Did you play cornhole or were you 'in the bleachers', cheering them on? Is it played like horseshoes? I really don't know the rules. I see a lot of RVers playing cornhole, but I think it's kind of a big item to haul around in an RV. You are making fast progress on that quilt. I guess you will be off to Joann's one day soon for that Wonder Under. What day is the baby due?

TINA - all good news coming from your house! End of Paxlovid! Negative test! You cooked! That's a lot for one day. You better lay down and rest! And yes, I think both of my girls had a good day. I think the A-Team went to a winery and I got to talk to Lara for her birthday. And I sent her some photos of Amara. Lee & Lara made a visit here last October, so she has at least met Amara (and Antonio, too!).

CAROL - I think I'll be wanting to see a photo of that poppy block when you get it finished. It sounds intriguing. Sorry your DH keeps picking the oranges. How long will they last on the tree? I saw a recipe once for an orange pie. Maybe you can find other recipes for them. (hint: they are good in Sangria . . )
And yes, we've seen a lot more of the kids this year. We've stayed a month longer than usual. Plus, we babysit every day. It's our joy and they are thrilled that we are willing to do it. In years past, because both A & A were working, we only saw them once a week on weekends. When we leave next Sunday, Antonio will start working from home again which is difficult with an almost toddler. He mentioned that he sure wouldn't mind if we stayed even longer! lol! First rule of anything is to leave them wanting more!

Tonite we're going to have our chili and cornbread, too. I mix up all the dry cornbread ingredients at home and put them into a zippie bag and write the rest of the recipe on the bag. So it's easy peasy. I'll freeze extra chili and cornbread for one or two travel meals.

What will be on your plate (or in your bowl) tonite?

[maryq]

Ok Maryz... Here I am!!!

What's for dinner? Probably left overs of some kind! I had tacos last night, so there is that, though I did have thoughts of throwing the leftover meat in the freezer for another day. Now that I have a full fridge from getting groceries, I do have other options, like maybe fish? or Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, or peanut butter toast and hot cocoa... OR even an Bacon & Egg McMuffin!

I'll have to go back a few days and catch up with y'all that post here. First thing every morning I go over to Sew In and by the time I finish chatting there (usually takes me a while to complete my thoughts) it's time to get butt in gear. From my desk I can see the messes I have and I dare not dally too long. This morning a challenge awaits me as I need for a place for all the wonderful fabric my neighbor has given me. I sorted last night, one full tote of the most beautiful flannel, and one of misc fabric for either scrappy quilts, tote bags, pencil cases or pillowcases. I think I might have to either stay up later or get up earlier to have more time to sew all the things I'd love to make!!

I'll try to peek in here more often... maybe I'll get some good ideas of other things to fix as I get bored with the same old thing.

See you in Sew In!

[Quilter7]

Good Morning,

I decided to undo all of the hand quilting I had done on the table runner and just start over. (It is the one the cat had ruined.) I got it all unsewn yesterday and sewn back together today. It is now awaiting quilting. I need to do some putting away today. However, the car needs the gas tank filled and I need some tape for my label maker. I think I will go do those two errands. The rain is supposed to arrive shortly.

Dinner will be Garden Vegetable Soup, Pizza and Ice Cream.

Carol

PS We refer to F--- as Mac and Cheese. Maryz really cannot stand it!

[Becca]

Hello everyone Been a busy day Went to Church Then came home did laps A few phone calls Then Dinner
Maryz I play Cornhole The aim is to throw bean bag in hole in Board Believe me I am never fast on a quilt & certainly not here
You throw against an opponent and the aim is to hit hole & not knock his bag in
Maryq How great to see you join us We love having you Come more often
Carol Glad you got your table runner fixed
Lori Sorry about your sons dog That hurts
I had tomato basil soup and salad
Tomorrow it’s pasta and I don’t like that so Zi choose the same for tomorrow night Just different soup
Becca

[gershwin64]

Hi all!
I was here earlier but then got busy disinfecting my bathroom and bedroom, I can only do short cleaning times.
Mary, how far did you get on Fab Farm today? That's on my to do list.
Maryq, hey lady nice to see you at the table! Did you find a place to put all that wonderful fabric? Do you eat peanut butter toast heated? I do, I make toast regular then put my peanut butter on it and heat it about 18 seconds in the microwave, I love it but don't eat it very often. It was a fav when I was a teenager.
Carol, are you going to post a pic when you're done? That sounds like a lot of work to take out the hand quilting and redo it all. I bet it's beautiful.
Becca, I really like cornhole, they always have it set up at the reunion every year. We have ring the ladder and a few others I like playing too.
We're having the last of the chicken enchiladas and beans tonight. I'm pretty tired from disinfecting today but it makes me feel better to know my house is getting really clean.
Tina