I woke up at 4am and that was it for my night. However, since we put everything out on the deck yesterday for carpet cleaning, there was no where to sit inside! We piled so much stuff out on the deck but we left each of us a place to sit, so here I am, computer on my lap, coffee on a footstool, surrounded by chairs, boxes, shelves, books, stereo (yes I still have one of those) and QUILTS! The guy that cleaned our rugs came an hour early, which was nice. And start to finish it took him less than 2 hours to do the entire floor (3 rooms, hall, living/dining) plus two couches. He was so nice and did an amazing job. For about $300 less than the company we have dealt with in the past. I did manage to get my R/W/B quilt top finished before we dismantled our house. I will try to post a photo in a bit. And I spent the afternoon washing and hanging out laundry and sitting on the deck with my audio book, embroidering. I got another state bird block finished. 40 down and 10 to go.
Today will be putting our house back together. And as I look around me at all the stuff stuffed onto our deck, I'm thinking a lot of it doesn't need to go back inside - I see more purging today! How can I save stuff for years and years and then suddenly a light dawns and I ask, "Why??"
JANA - Poor Ethan! But perhaps he learned something . . . but he's a kid, so probably not. But he will have an experience to share some day with his future kids when they are running in the house.
Today is tile day!! Happy Happy!BECCA - your day yesterday was pretty productive. You reminded me that I needed to do laundry, too. Thanks a heap!!
CHICKIE - What a lot of pickles and peppers you pickled! Yum! The wedding sounds nice. Were many people there? Glad you didn't topple in your high heels! I'm not sure I could wear them anymore! lol! And you got RAIN! And of course, it would be when you were out in the pasture. How much longer until Covid can stay overnight with his friends? Happy birthday to your sis and to your baby!
IRISH - and happy birthday to YOUR baby, too! I'm glad Kathy is taking up your canning traditions! My DD#1 makes jam occasionally, but I think that's all any of my kids do. I love canning, but don't do a lot of it anymore myself - in a big year I do applesauce, peaches, pears, tomatoes, pickles, and several batches of jams. I have jars enough to do a lot more, but I don't. So often we travel in winter and jars aren't too RV friendly. Welcome Home to your friend! And you got a bunch of new books! Score!
ROSEBUD - Chili and tortillas sounds so Southwest! I texted Chriss yesterday but didn't hear back. I texted her again this morning and just as I started this sentence, I heard back from her. She said she is OK, but is taking a break from life right now. No specifics.
CAROL - you'll have those Christmas stockings done in plenty of time, I'm sure. Would you like any fake white fur to trim them with? I have 64" of 36" wide and no use for it. I'll send it to you if you like.
Yesterday I put chicken parm in the crockpot. I've never done it that way before but used a recipe from TOH magazine. (it's got a lot of good recipes this month!). It was delicious! And there's enough for tonite, too. I served it over angel hair pasta. Yum!
Hope your supper is just as tasty!
