I'm out on the deck, coffee at my side listening to the tinkling fountain, the roosters next door, and the traffic (or could it be a rushing river???) in the distance. Ok, it's traffic, but I can pretend - at least until a big truck uses his jake brake.
We're going to about 84* today.Yesterday I pieced backing for my Star Bright and it's ready to go onto the frame. Then I got label and binding on the Irish Chain and it's ready to be boxed up for Christmas. I pulled it off the machine just as our friends were driving in the driveway in their fifth wheel. Purrfect timing! After a short visit they got themselves settled and went off to do a couple errands. So, with a bit of free time on my hands, I cut a Christmas stocking out of an old quilt I'd made for my massage therapist and he'd used so much it had big holes in it where he massaged through it. He gave it back to me to use for whatever I could think of. So I got an idea from Judi to make Christmas stockings for all his grandkids. (15!! I hope there's enough quilt!). It turned out cute so I'll be working on that project for a while.
The guys are going to the Top Gun movie today and Jackie and I are going to Home Goods and probably Marshalls and maybe even Michaels (they are together in the same shopping center along with the theater where the men will be). After that, we're going to take the dogs to the Bark Park. They have a mini-Aussie named Bogey (Jay & Jackie are golfers, hence Bogey). Tonite Tex & Annette are coming over for campfire and burgers.
CAROL - Glad you straightened me out on that receiving blanket. I was scratching my head.
LORI - You are Wonder Quilter, quilting quilts on your machine. I gave up anything but tablerunners and smaller on my Bernie. My neck and shoulders just can't take it. It was expensive, but our long arm was so worth it for me. Have a wonderful, relaxing time at your retreat! It will be nice to see your friend.
TINA - That's so great that you got rain! I'm sure your parched land sucks it up pretty fast though. A movie with a granddaughter beats doing laundry every day of the week!
JANA - haha! my parade wave! I remember you do your receiving blankets with a crocheted edge. Arghh! That is way beyond my capabilities! But I know they are pretty!
Supper tonite is going to be grilled burgers. Jackie is making coleslaw, I'm making 5-bean salad, and Annette is bring a Costco apple pie. I also have leftover blackberry crisp and vanilla ice cream. It should be a yum-fest!
What sounds yummy to you for tonite?
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