We're 39* and cloudy this morning, and going to a high of about 46*. Typical for PNW this time of year.
Chickie sent me pictures of their burned shop. Its a total loss. Their UTV (which I've ridden in!) was in there along with, tools, tool chests, an antique cedar chest Doyle had just finished refinishing, and so much more. They were insured but it's still heart-breaking. Chickie got her sewing machines set back up yesterday. Doyle had grabbed them, running out of the house because they thought their house was going to go, too. And it almost did. One door to the outside was scorched clear to the inside of the door and the frame. So scary for folks who almost died in a previous fire.
CHRISS - I always cook in larger portions. More meals, less cooking. Nothing wrong with eating the same thing two nights in a row. And having a freezer full of leftover meals is a big YAY! in my opinion. Doing all your windows at the same time just might be worth it, but getting bids for all, some, and single is a good idea. Weren't you thinking about lowering or raising the living room windows? Did that happen yet? And on furnaces - Our old furnace was still going after 47 years, though it was starting to "chug" a bit. We replaced it two years ago. Maybe you just need ducts cleaned or repairs. The cost of a new one is kind of eye-popping. Glad Dad is doing better. Antibiotics are a wonderful thing. And are you going to your cardiac rehab???
MARY Q - I checked out the Fat Cat Bee Happy BOM just to see what you were excited about. Did you sign up for it? It's not my thing, but then I don't have bees on my door. I think that's a cute idea for your fourplex. I would love a laundry room, too. I just have a cubby behind bifold doors. Open the doors and there's Mr. and Mrs Maytag! Along with the hot water heater and a laundry tub. All reachable with a single step.
JANA - I hope you get your snow if you want it. When I was 16 my English class went on a field trip to see Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at a theater. Being one of the few with a driver's license I drove 4 other girls. When we came out, there was 3" of snow on the ground! Yikes! I'd never driven in snow. I learned quickly! I had to deliver all those girls to their homes, then go pick up my aunt at a car dealership, then drive across the 1.25 mile long Narrows bridge. My aunt was freaked and crawled over the seat to sit in the backseat where she thought she'd be safer if we crashed. Once we got to Gig Harbor her driveway was 1/4 mile long down a very steep hill with deep ditches on both sides. Somehow I got down that hill and back up againl. I was the only one in both our families to have never skidded into that ditch! And that is the story of how I learned to drive in snow. I know how, but I don't like to. I'd rather stay home.
VAL - sorry TG dinner didn't set well with your tummy. You have a lot of different projects going on! I lost count. You must wear a cape when you sew! I can only work on one quilt at a time. If I try to get more going at once, I just spin my wheels and don't make much progress on anything. Plus, I simply don't have room for more than one quilt.
LORI - I've got my wooly mittens set in place. My fusible didn't fuse so I'm going with Plan B. The directions are kind of funny - they mainly say trace, cut, fuse, embroider. I'm going rogue!
LYN - Is Garry making any progress? So sorry about the insurance. Remember, over the ENTIRE insurance industry, their secret motto or business plan, if you will, is to Deny, Delay, Defend. Plus, they all want to close as many claims as they can before the end of the year. Keep fighting. In the meantime, have you found any facility close to your house? How far is Georgetown from Sunrise Beach? Praying still!!
TINA B - you need a secretary!! And a sewing room. How is that project coming along?
LOIS - how did your gingerbread cookies turn out? Did you make "g-men" or just round cookies? I have to tell you, gingerbread is pretty far down my cookie list, so if you were planning to send me some, you really don't need to.
JUDI - yesterday we had almost identical errands! P.O,, groceries, pharmacy. It's always the same errands. Is all your shopping done now? Mine is, though I want to order a green ride-on tractor for Little Miss Amara. She sure loved her tractor rides when they were here!
Yesterday I worked on Christmas cards, trimmed my KTVC, and got my wooly mittens, courtesy of Lori, all set and ready to go. Only my fusible didn't hold so I'm going to put a little spot of fabric glue to hold everything in place until I can embroider it. In the evening, I worked a little bit on my Cathedral Windows. I'm coming down to the finish line on this one, but it's become slow going. Stitching them really aggravates my carpal tunnel. I try to remember to wear my brace which helps. And I stitch only in short time spurts now.
Today - It's Lulu Day!! Yay!! I'm going to label and bind my Vintage Christmas, write more cards, and fiddle with my wooly mittens. About 3:30 we're leaving for Bremerton with Lee & Lara to meet Drew for dinner. And to say good bye to him. The Naval Shipyard is sending him to Japan for 4 months. He leaves Saturday and this Nonnie is going to miss her "little" grandson (who somehow got to be 32 yrs old!).
22 days left! If you're sewing for Christmas, you better hurry up!
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