Can you believe August is 1/3 over? I just finished saying goodbye to July! It's been a warm August so far, though not particularly hot compared to the rest of the country. But last night a T-storm moved through and now we have rain! Big, LOUD rain! I'm loving it! I should take my coffee out on the deck, wrap in a quilt, and listen while I sip. But I can't take all of you with me so first - Supper Club.
We did nothing yesterday after Bob & Betsy left but drive to Seattle to visit Bill's uncle in the hospital. 45 miles each way, mostly on I-5, and half of that trip is always 5 lanes of stop and go traffic, plus a lot of heavy construction. Uncle Ernie is still out of it most of the time, is confused and agitated when he is awake, which isn't often, and restless when asleep. I believe they will soon have to move him to a long term care facility. Bill's cousin, Fredd, has durable power of attorney. He says he's found a facility close to Ernie's home. He's led a normal, active life until now. We are praying he will snap out of it soon.
We are taking the weekend off from our demolition work. Maybe Monday and Tuesday, too. Next week we'll have to remove the toilet, vanity, washer, dryer, and hot water heater. With a hand truck, I think we can do it all ourselves. Plus a lot of small incidental stuff like end table, floor lamp, ottoman, etc.
I did get in a bit of sewing time yesterday. I've been working on 14" log-cabin blocks. Strips are 1-3/4" and there are 5 rounds of 'logs'. Takes a long time to do 8 blocks, and I'm on the home stretch. And discovered I've been making 9 blocks! lol! Guess I'll make a matching tote for 'presentation'.
IRISH - glad your sister's operation is behind her. From all you say, she's a trooper and will be good with her therapy. So nice the PT lives so close to her! And something fun to look forward to on Monday! Your family needs that! The day after Uncle Ernie's surgery Bill's sister had a new grandbaby (boy) that came a day earlier than his scheduled C-section delivery. It happens!
JANA - our news is full of your rain and mudslides in the mountains. I hope none of your family ran into any of that! But I always think of Aaron . . .
BECCA - Nice that things are calming down enough that you can get back to the quilt. Maybe the babies can come home from the hospital wrapped in your quilts. I always felt that going home outfits and blankies are extra special. I still have my kids'!
TINA - We have a family member we refer to as a "waste of skin". They pop up from time to time in all families. I'm so sorry you have one, too. At least ours doesn't have kids. Did I see correctly that you've been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy??
CHICKIE - you've been busy, busy, busy. Like the Energizer Bunny! (I love him!) I'm amazed you had time to finish quilting that quilt! But now - on to more fun stuff - BABY QUILT!! Can't believe with everything else you are mowing the rentals! I say hire a high school kid or let the renters mow their own yards. But that's just me. I'll do most anything that needs doing but (even windows!). But I do not mow.
After three days of tacos, wrap us up in a tortilla and call us done! haha! I need new, and very different food. Maybe burgers. I'm kind of in a meatloaf and mashed potatoes mood.
What mood are you in?
