SUPPER CLUB - Sat, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

[purrfect-lady]

Good morning!

Happy Halloween! Tomorrow is November. Where did summer go?? Only 55 days until Christmas. I say Bring It On! We do very little Christmas shopping and that is mostly done. I do want to give Bill something but have no idea what. He gives me NO hints and the things he wants are usually some specific kind of tool or electronics thing or something for the truck. ???? For someone who thinks in fabric that's not a lot to go on . . . If I do actually buy one of those things, it's always wrong and he returns it. I think he'd like a dash cam for the truck, but there again - which one?? Maybe my son-in-law can help me . . .

Yesterday I finished winterizing the deck - last of the cushions went to the shop. We leave the furniture but rearrange it to protect it from the bad weather side where rain blows in under the roof. (Think it's a coincidence that that's also the Vicki side?) Then I got into placemats and made a set of two for our friends (Tex & Annette) who are buying a new-to-them 2018 Arctic Fox fifth-wheel. They have an '05 Fox but now will sell it. Anyway, they get new placemats for their new rig and I also made a set for my sister's new Fox. I will quilt and bind hers today. We don't use placemats inside our trailer, but it's sure nice when you stop for a quick picnic lunch or short overnight to have something to put on the picnic table without having to rassle with the big tablecloth. And we never want to go without some kind of table covering. Have you seen the things people do on picnic tables?? Clean fish, brush dogs, spill stuff, plus birds hop all over them - and you know what birds do!! So placemats are ideal.

Today's big attraction will be showing downstairs in the laundry room. The hamper is overloaded and going down!! So this means that once all our clothes are clean, we'll be packing them into trailer. We always take at least 2 weeks worth of clothes. I also think I will start cutting some of my new Fox in the Pines fabric. Some of the pieces are quite large and will be much easier to cut here on my cutting table than in the trailer.

TINA - did you get the trim done? And while you're re-newing your room, will the curtains, if any, change? My room is pale yellow with white trim and white lace curtains. Been that way for many years and I still love it. So what do you do about PE for the kids? I'd hand that off to Grandpa!!

BECCA - that's too bad about all the limbs getting tossed on your side of the road. I'm wondering if that development has a Homeowners Assoc. A letter to them might be helpful. We have the same problem with some of our neighbors that border our back woods. And we really can't see what they are doing unless we thrash our way through the woods to check.

JANA - I've had projects like your Minnie where I end up not liking my original plan so made up a new one! Anxious to see your finished product! Glad your door is in! Are you going to replace the other door with another slider or french doors or sliding french doors, or?? I love the look of french doors but seems like they would be harder to clean with all the little panes instead of one big one. Also, we have a dog and he scratches the door to get out.

IRISH - thought of you on "your day". I know how those days can be. But how lucky for you to have had the best for so long! God bless. For a recovering "Covid-ite" you DID have a busy day when you cooked, cleaned the kitchen, and all after getting dressed, too! Because of you, I made chicken ala king a few months back. Used to make it all the time in my old life and forgot all about it! Yum!

LORI - thanks for the info on your reindeer quilt! For some reason it really appeals to me. I ordered it this morning! I probably won't get to it until next spring, when we come home to my stash (and I have all the fabrics I need!) but it will be fun to look forward to.

CAROL - a lot of folks are scurrying to get in appts that have been put off because of Covid. We are finally done with ours until we start over again in the spring. Hugs to you and your DH and your sweet little Amie.

Our pizza last night was really good. I piled on everything I could think of. We have leftovers for breakfast/lunch. I'm doing a beef roast in the oven for tonite. It's thawed and waiting for me. My mom always cut slits and inserted slices of fresh garlic. I'll do that, too, season it, and brown it before slipping it into a slow oven to finish cooking. I think I'll add roasted potatoes and brussels sprouts. I also have salad makings that need to be used. We're going to feast tonite! In honor of Halloween I should make a pumpkin pie but that ain't happening.

What kind of beast are you feasting on tonite?

[Becca]

Hello everyone sunny here
I made a quick run to town for my drug store pick up I was to get Thursday
I almost fainted when I got to bottom of Hill Since yesterday afternoon someone had cleaned all the tree limbs up & ground them I have no idea who did it Yesterday while I was picking up small limbs a car came by & saw me so maybe they got the ball rolling

Maryz yes they have a HOA & I was going to write a letter So grateful they cleaned it up
We don’t do TOr Treat either Too far out on dark road it’s light up here at house due to our big lights We have never had any except DGrands used to come

You can’t believe what Wyatt endured They FaceTimed last night He was even sedated 2 times because the first time the Dr saw it & decided he needed a Pediatric Orthopedic Dr so he had to wait from 3:00 Sat until Sunday morning It was unreal what he went Thru He is doing good

Jana I hope that little Minnie is nearing the end for you I know it’s cute Hope you post a picture Ivread about the covid case again What a mess they put you in

Carol Hope things are good at your House And DH can accept the Outcome of Kitty

Irish You must be doing much better if you are cooking I’m so happy you are getting stronger It takes time so they say &!it did for me Im still not my usual self & May never be

Lori Hope all’s well at your place
We have beans n rice leftovers I’m not doing a pumpkin pie lol Becca
Iplan to get back to my Nativity

[auntjana]

Good morning!

Quickie here - heading out to Wanship - to make sure the sod truck fits. Yes, Mary, you remembered right about one of Sarah's trucks getting stuck in a canyon behind me.

Tonight will be homemade pizza and Star Wars movies- Ethan's alternative Trick or Treating. We have Mug Root Beer and Dreyer's Rocky Road ice cream. Me - I will be watching BYU play football. We are currently undefeated!

Hugs,
Jana

[FarmChick]

Good Halloween afternoon! I keep trying to get here, and interruptions keep getting in my way. We have had the run of weather the last couple of weeks—it’s been an up and down and back again and over again—80s, 30s, 40s, and 60s. Some days were a 50 degree drop from morning to night. We are a sunny 61 today. The wind is the only thing that could be improved. But, I'm not complaining much after the ice storm! A couple days ago we were 30s with freezing rain and ice for a couple of days. Our power was off for 3 hours one evening. Since we are total electric, our supper consisted of bowls of cereal by candlelight. It wasn't much fun feeding Covid in the icy drizzle, but Covid came and I was happy to feed him! We picked up a bunch of windfall apples at DS's, and the cows and Covid love them. They are very special treats.

I have cookies and caramel corn made for trick-or-treat tonight. I’m only expecting 4 or 5 at the most. I’ll wear my Halloween apron and Halloween mask. Everyone will be safe.

DH is cutting and selling wood like crazy. He sold nothing when it was 80 degrees, but the next day when the high was 45, he had lots of calls. I told him no one thinks of it until there is a cold snap. I’ve been helping him load customers much of the time. And, I’ll help him unload from his trailer and stack on his rick racks.

When I have a chance, I’m working on the three Very Hungry Caterpillar quilts for the great grandbabies for Christmas. I’m beginning to start the quilting on them—doing assembly line: the straight line work on all of them first before doing the free motion on all of them. Eventually, I’ll get started on my other Christmas gift sewing. Nothing like working under pressure!

Becca—I thought of you when I saw the Zeta hurricane forecast and more wind and rain for you! So nice to have an angel help you with your yard work!!! Our T-or-T are friends who bring kids or grands and make a special trip to our dead end road and down our lane. It ‘s definitely a destination.

We had a quick get together last Saturday afternoon with all three great grands in their Halloween costumes. The oldest, Halli, was Little Bo Peep. She had a puffy yarn wig, and her dad had made a PVC pipe sheep pen (walker) for her to stand in. She pulls up but doesn’t walk yet. Ava (the silky dog) and Anna were little sheep. They were so cute! DGDIL had made their costumes using lots of cotton balls. Bo Peep was having fun with them! Our DGGS was a little raccoon. He is the happiest little guy! Everything makes him laugh. We are being careful with get togethers—masks, and for the most part socially distancing.

Irish—glad to hear you are getting back to normal! My sister had some residual fogginess, but she seems to be over that now.

Jana—enjoy your game. I’ll be there for root beer!

I’m hoping to get to my sewing room for a bit. I’ve been doing laundry and have everything put away—not my favorite chore.

Dinner tonight will be my favorite—leftovers! We have a choice of spaghetti red (chili over macaroni) or ham and beans and cornbread.

Bon appétit!

[Quilter7]

Hi Everyone,
This morning Amie was crying and twitching so we knew it was time and took her to the vet. The vet had a beautiful costume on. It was a pink long dress and she wore a crown. She looked like a Fairy princess. She knew Amie and knew we had taken extraordinary care of her over the years. She allowed both of us to be with her which was against their usual careful protocol. Amie went very quickly and we brought her home to bury her. We miss her and always will miss her.

Dinner tonight was chili and cheese biscuits.

[auntjana]

So sorry for your loss. Our furry friends are such a part of our lives and are missed when they are gone. You had many wonderful years and times with Amie.