Another nice morning here. I was out on the deck with my coffee but there are a few mosquitos out there. Not a lot but I hate mosquitos, so I moved inside. Yesterday was nice. A long hike in the Bark Park with the dogs. It's about a mile on the perimeter trail, plus we did some "cross country" trails through the woods because the dogs were having such a good time. It's a happy place for dogs! Then Jackie and I did a bit of shopping - I bought shelf liner in case my sisters get bored next month when they are visiting.
Today, Jay & Jackie are taking Bogey golfing at a dog-friendly course about 2 hours from us. So they will probably be gone until suppertime. Then we're going out for Mexican. So I will work on my Christmas stockings today. I am really liking how they are turning out. I have two made so far. I am using the old quilt as the front of the stockings and then Christmas fabric for the backs, linings, and cuffs. The linings don't HAVE to be Christmas fabric, but I have some old pieces of rather flimsy materials that I've kept for years for just such projects. I'm sure I bought it many years ago back when I was growing my stash. I'm happy to be getting rid of it! 
IRISH, I'm so happy to hear Tim is out of the hospital! What an ordeal this has been for them. Sorry you won't be seeing them on their return trip, but I imagine not much could keep them from home once they get turned that direction. My brother lives in North Pole, AK, about 625 miles from Haines. We've been to Haines a few times. And we've seen the eagles. They are amazing! And there used to be a lady in Homer down on the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula that had an eagle refuge in her yard. Lots of eagles there, too, fighting the seagulls on the beach for all the goodies that wash up. I am really missing our Hays Eaglets. I wonder how they are doing now. They shut the camera down a few weeks ago. And I wouldn't mind a piece of that cake myself!!
TINA - your kids are already going back to school?? When did they get out? Ours have only been out for about 2 weeks here. They go back after Labor Day. I've seen people with old family quilts cut them into pieces and frame the pieces and put the history of the quilt on the back of the frame. And then give them out to family members so everyone gets a piece of "Great Gramma's Quilt". Good news that Kevin is getting better. My massage therapist is still exhausted and has Covid brain. He had it last February. He has to take power naps when he can just to get through the day.
IZZY - do you make all your cheeses from your goats milk? If so, what makes cheddar different from mozzarella?
CAROL - happy belated birthday! I try to keep up on these things but you slipped by me! It must be your youthful attitude! How was dinner? Italian is our very favorite. And what kind of cake? White with chocolate frosting is my favorite cake. I hope it was white with chocolate frosting!
JANA - I saw that Cup of Cheer pattern. It's going to be quite a project! But you will love every moment of it. It looks pretty detailed. It's going to keep you busy for quite a while. Hope that fire stays where it is! Is anyone driving back to UT with Daniel or will he be alone on the trip? Is there any place else in the house where Kari could set up her computer if the broadband doesn't reach the basement?
Well, despite a fridge full of leftovers, we're off to Mexican restaurant tonite for supper. Jay & Jackie want to go. I think they are paying as a thank you for their stay here. They brought us a nice gift and a bottle of wine but they insist. We think they are leaving tomorrow. They are always such fun, stress-free guests and we love having them here! So no cooking tonite - or for a few more nights to come given the contents of the fridge!
How about you? What are your tastebuds craving tonite?
