Chilly this morning at 41* but we'll be going to 64 by this afternoon. And sunny! Having several beautiful fall days in a row! I finished up my laundry yesterday, and got my sewing room re-organized, plus finished my woolie project. I'm pleased with how it came out and am ready to start another one just for fun. I will put one in my SS gift and keep one for myself. Any my DDIL, Emily, would like this, too, and I happen to have her name in our Christmas draw.
We had a interesting morning yesterday - We tried to file a complaint on-line with Sheriff's office on things Vicki''s done over last 3 weeks and they said anything that involves people has to be made in person to a deputy. So they sent two officers to our house. One has been here 2 or 3 times before re Vicki and assured the "new guy" about her living conditions, her mental state, etc. I believe he's the one who called an ambulance last fall after talking to her for just two minutes. Anyway, they were surprised that APS will do nothing and advised us to file for a civil restraining order. He said, she will violate it, of course, and then the courts will be forced to step in and at that time, we can submit all our documentation. A judge will then determine what to do about her. Maybe she will receive help through that avenue. We will do this on Monday. Bill has to go to Seattle today. Ironically, yesterday was national Mental Health Day. Even though her issues are a result of Huntington's Chorea I'm pretty sure Vicki qualifies as mentally ill! We also learned yesterday that her brother died a short while ago of the same disease. As we walked the deputies out a car arrived at Vicki's - a friend who we had met many years ago in Vicki's saner past. She was driven away by Vicki, but just started coming by again recently to check on her. I thought it interesting that she immediately assumed, when she saw two sheriff's cars in our yard, that it involved Vicki and so came over and talked to us all at length. She said Vicki was sleeping and never saw the cops here. She checked the yard, deck, and patio for us and said the axes have been removed, probably by V's DD. That was a relief.
LORI - you know the new old saying, "Live is short, eat dessert first!". Well, of course you do!! You had cake in the afternoon! I hope it was white cake - my fave! We've had Monte de Oro wines and we've had Tempernillos (which we loved), but I don't think we've ever had Monte de Oro Tempernillos. A new one to watch for! We like honey on our oatmeal, too. We add peanut butter as well and it 'sticks to our ribs' better. What Christmas project are you starting?
JANA - only 8 flakes?? You got cheated! My sister north of Denver got 2 inches. I think we've driven by some of those sod farms Sarah works with. You are really going to town on those skinnies and wall hangings. I assume the one for Sarah is a surprise? I won't tell! You will enjoy being able to see more of Sarah!
BECCA - no LQS yesterday?
At least you have something to look forward to on Monday! You will be busy next several weeks getting ready for the fund-raiser! I think Chickie's suggestion of lighter-weight fusible is better than mine. How are the twins doing? They had eye exams on Monday, didn't they? Eyes are checked periodically on preemies to make sure they aren't getting too much oxygen, which can cause damage to eyes. Most preemies' eyes can't take the 21% that we breathe so their O2 is carefully measured and eyes routinely checked.CHICKIE - we love caprese salad. Maybe I'll make that tonite when company comes for spaghetti . . . The quilt show sounds like just the right size. I like them to be small enough so you can really enjoy the quilts. But I also like the vendors!
I'm glad Odie gets to go to Gramma's with you. He's good company. Jake from State Farm at the halloween party. That's funny!! Sso how many adult females in the family now? Are the Michigans not finding out what the baby is? They should be able to know by now - if they want to. I'd rather wait, but not sure I couldn't keep from "peeking".TINA - I'm coming looking for you!! I know your tests were 'clear' and you have an appt with a neurologist Nov 21st. And Preston just has his 3rd (?) birthday! Will he start pre-school next fall?
Our beans and pork last night were pretty good! I added onion, garlic, one Hatch chili diced, bullion, and ground pepper. We have just enough left for one more meal. Tonite our friends, Doyle and Susie, are coming over for supper. They've been out camping in various places for about 6 weeks so we're looking forward to seeing them. Spaghetti is on the menu. As is a little sprucing up in the house. I need to hit the grocery store, chiropractor, pick up the mail, and then get my sauce made and simmering. I like Chickie's idea of caprese salad - something a little different than plain old salad, which we have almost every day.
Happy Suppertime!
the dizziness has passed and I seem like I only shake when I get tired, Today was one of those days. I have a Dr's appointment locally the 28th and then the neurologist in Cruces on November 21st. I'm really thinking I had a bad heat or Sun stroke. I really thank you for asking and caring 