I am out on the deck, coffee next to computer, listening to the neighbors' chickens. Their little ones are just learning to cluck and crow. I'm loving it! Such a concert I'm getting this morning! As to our neighbor on the other side, Miss Vicki, the state, in their infinite wisdom, has deemed her capable to remain living on her own. Her family is beyond frustrated and vow to keep trying. She has cleaned up most of the kitchen garbage that she's thrown around outside, which is our big deal - it draws the rats, tempts our dog and really decreases the value of our property. She hasn't been too annoying lately, though right now she is outside banging on something - her way of sending us a message expressing her feelings about us.
Yesterday was grocery shopping at Costco and Fred Meyer (our Kroger). Took us 'til suppertime to get it all inside, wiped down, and put away. But our freezer and pantries are full now, though I need to tidy them up today and pack the trailer. We'll only be gone 3 nights this trip - Mon, Tues, Wed - but we'll be leaving again Sept 3rd for Yellowstone for another two weeks - so I'm keeping that in mind as I'm stocking the pantry out there.
I got the binding on RWB yesterday morning and now Dizzy Daizy is on the frame. I HOPE to have it all finished, too, by Sunday. I will quilt the next few tops myself, freehand. First one up will be my yo-yo quilt.
TINA - You'll be so happy to have your house all purged! It's a great, light feeling. My massage therapist was closed for 3 months. And now he cleans everything meticulously, has to change his clothes between each client, takes temps, and asks questions about travel and contacts. He had to buy 22 new sets of sheets and blankets for his benc, and does 3 loads of laundry every day after work. His office is in a hotel here and now his clients have to wait in the lobby until he fetches them instead of his tiny reception area. He wears a mask, of course, and so must his clients.
BECCA - Your bears will be a hit, I know! They are adorable!
JANA - that's a lot of pot holders! (I called them hot polders when I was little and that still slips out sometimes.
) But they will be much loved, I'm sure. Pairing them with a goodie will make a purrfect gift! I hope the FIL mess isn't as bad as it sounds like it could be. I was given a 5-ring Betty Crocker cookbook for a shower gift in Jan, 1971 (almost 50 years!). Also, BC's "Dinner for Two" cookbook. I was given updated version in 1988, so Autumn now treasures my first one. And I still have Dinner For Two (signed by my Mom!) - singed and still smells smokey after 35 years, but it's intact and fun to use!CAROL - when you find a good anything, it bears repeating!
Tonite's supper is going to be Yankee Dip sandwiches (French dip made with burger instead), corn on the cob, and a salad. Pretty easy.
What's YOUR easy idea?
