It's about 38* here this morning and I think we're going to 45*. Dry today, but rain is on the way later this week. Our landscapers are returning this morning to finish the job. Should take them about half a day, I think. Yesterday I got my FGV ready for the quilt frame. It's now Bill's UFO!
And he DOES know what a UFO is. He has 4 waiting on him now and by end of business today, he'll have my Nov lotto quilt for a total of 5. I have NONE! I have two WIP's (yo-yo's and scrap strips), but no real UFO's. After a massage appt this morning, I will piece a backing for the lotto top, and then clean my sewing room.Yesterday Bill and a helping friend were out finishing up the site for our new RV shelter, measuring, leveling, etc. Vicki was at her open window, keening, chanting, or singing. We're not sure what to call it. Trying to drive way the evil spirits. And it worked! That's about the time our friend, Doyle, left! All our activity has really got her agitated but she has remained on her own property and has not confronted us verbally or physically. Just watches from the window or sometimes out in her yard.
BECCA - so sorry to hear you lost a third cousin - your third this month. Also sorry your day was such a rough one. So nice to have your Marty there with you, though. I hope today is better. Great news about the twins - 7 pounds!! They are really thriving!
CHICKIE - happy birthday to your DGS. 21! Where do the years go?? My BFF's son's birthday is today, too. He's 48. I remember when he was 7!! Can I really be that old?? Sending wishes for best possible results for Doyal's kidney U/S today. Sounds like you are managing to get Christmas almost all caught up! The Broncos lost their game. My poor DBIL considers THAT the tragedy, not the 'Niners' loss!
He/they are having a lousy year. So nice that your DS and his GF work the holidays so others can be home with families. I used to do that, too. Made me happy to be able to make others happy.TINA - our Christmas forecast is 41* and rainy. I'd love a bit of white, but maybe our new plants wouldn't appreciate snow so soon after being planted. And we'd really like that new shelter up and our trailer under it and the pick-up back into the cozy shop before any snow flies. Right now the trailer is parked in front of the shop so the truck is out in the woods out of the way of the work trucks and equipment. Glad you've just about got Christmas "in the box" - the gift box, that is.
Easton sounds like a little fashionista. What are you getting Frankie? We're only doing a few small things this year - we think the yard and shelter is more than enough. But I did get Bill 2 pair of jeans that he REALLY needs. And a laser level. Not the $150 one that he borrowed from friend, Doyle, but a $26 one. I hope it works OK. But I never know what to get him and he never gives any hints, even when I ask him outright what he wants.JANA - sounds like your train job is a pretty important one. Is it an 'honor' that can be given to one of the grands one year? That's a great whopper Aaron and Kate are telling Lila and Gracie. lol! Nice when they are still young enough to buy our stories! And yes, the last game of the year, my Hawks play your 'Niners. Let the trash talk begin! lol!
IRISH - Didn't you say that Kathy and Tim are arriving Wed, as in tomorrow?
I did get my pinto beans into the crockpot yesterday but it was late so I cooked them on high for the afternoon and that worked. We had them over boiled potatoes. I used a can of "pulled pork" that we bought in a pack of 6 from Costco - like in big tuna fish type cans. I wouldn't bother buying that product again. Ugh. Just sayin' . . . . But the beans were flavorful.
Is there a plan yet for your supper?
I didn't give Frankie any ideas for this Christmas for me but I did tell him and Holly both that next Christmas I'd love a scan and cut, I love doing applique but the tracing gets to my fingers sometimes. At least I'm giving them a full year to save for it LOL