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Happy Friday, Supper Clubbers!

JO - I was happy about Max & Merle (especially happy for Max!) but have never watched an episode of Survivor. But I've heard many people are unhappy with the Tony win.

IRISH - when we're camping, we often make a foil packet meal of cut up chicken or a hamburger pattie, top with potatoes, carrots, onions, olive oil, seasonings, and plop them over the campfire while we enjoy a refreshing adult beverage (or perhaps two ;} ) while it cooks. Love camping cooking!

CAROL - I finished my Solstice quilt and put photos in the Photo section. and you're right - it DOES take a scant quarter seam. The pieces are so small that unless there were a whole bunch of things to frog, I just cut more. I can't imagine making the large version of this quilt! It would never fit on my 11' quilting frame even if I didn't go insane piecing it! When I have a project going, I pretty much do just that and nothing else until it's finished. Today I'll be doing a mountain of laundry and a long list of uglies as well as grocery shopping. And let's not forget the mess in the sewing room. . .

And I never heard of quilt sticks so I Googled them. They are 23-3/4" long flat sticks and range in widths from 1-1/2" to 5". They are made from pressed wood, textured on the back so to grip fabric, but smooth on top so as not to snag fabric. There are no measurements on them. They are just designed for cutting strips and are $8.99 each. (the smallest one is $7.99). And they don't ship by air. Yet. I think I'll stick with my 6x24" ruler. But these do have a certain appeal.

Now on to supper. We're going to friends for a small dinner party and all I'm making is an appetizer to take. I decided on smokey chipotle salsa over cream cheese with crackers. Easy peasy. I make this occasionally but usually use hot pepper jelly. The salsa will be a switch.

Be safe as our holiday weekend begins. And never forget what and who we are honoring on Memorial Day. The sacrifices of our REAL national heroes!

Good early afternoon from semi sunny, slightly cool,breezy Sw. Pa...When the sun comes out, it's great....

Mary, Jim has never been a camper, said he had enough tent living when he was in Korea, lol...But, our Terry and his boys love it and they and Kathy have taught me a lot of "camping" recipes..When Terry told me they were "baking" cakes over the camp fire, I was amazed...Jim's idea of camping is that very modern cottage in the middle of the woods with all the conveniences....

I've been working under a big tree and it's chilly...I've been in the wall building business today. I took my stone wall around this tree apart and built it up again and then did the same with another nearer the house..Along with building muscles, I've planted 2 flats of impatients and now I'm going to put a bird bath in the middle of my hostas and plant it with more impatients..While I'm on the computer, I want to look out the window and see pretty.....

And by the I need to start dinner I'll be too tired so who knows what we might have...I'm thinking a good bowl of cereal will fit the bill...Might even go up a level and have grilled cheese....

Happy eating..........

Good Evening All......you may be interested to know......the rain is still piddling down....and yes......got soaked again.....the umbrella was not big enough....could have done with a walking tent.....

Maryz....your CS is really lovely and it didn't take you half as long as mine is going to take me....of course if I only had some will power.....
now about those Quiltsticks...have to admit I am tempted......but I mustn't.....no I mustn't .......all running away money gone....maybe....hmm....maybe a US quilt show may be the answer....will have to think that one through......

so onto todays menu......S....n with Butter Sauce.....Creamed Potatoes....and Peas....Bread and Butter Pudding(again)for afters

Carol