The diverticulitis has come again so I am "laid low"....I'm actually hoping to feel better soon but meanwhile I am taking antibiotics, pain meds and back to a liquid diet. I am also sleeping...A LOT! I have no desire to do anything but hopefully that isn't permanent. I just thought I would hop on here and let you know where I've been......in bed.
Happy Trails!!!
I made my corned beef dinner yesterday and I will be eating it again tonight along with an old fashioned chocolate soda!
Here's a video of William and Kate and the Irish Guard today.........
https://youtu.be/Kr0250V95D4
Here are a few jokes for St. Patty's Day.....
I hope you enjoyed these and I hope you enjoy your St. Patrick's Day!
Happy Trails!!!
It was another busy week, doctor appointment, grocery shopping, and a leaky porch roof....again! It's lasted about 7 years. I called the roofers but nobody has gotten back to me plus the oven is not reheating so I think maybe the other coil has bit the dust. I think he only replaced one last time. I may just get a countertop oven that has everything...toaster oven, regular oven and the new fryer capabilities. We'll see.
So, I didn't get a lot done. Well, rather, the things I got done took me a long time. Plus, I have not had a final finish for 2 weeks now!
I'm trying to finish the Irish XS piece.......it is slow going at 36 count and several 1 over 1 parts. I am not enjoying this and I will be glad when it is finished.
The doctor appointment went well. They gave me an oral test to see if I had alzheimers and/or dementia or had suffered a stroke. I passed with flying colors! Yay! He told me it is basically to get a baseline so they have something to compare to when I get tested again....to see when I start "slipping"! LOL! Since I am sort of nutty anyway, I'm not sure they would be able to tell.
This next week I need to get the car in for an oil change and a check up. I need to send the grands some St. Patrick's Day "treasures" and get the ingredients for corned beef and cabbage! Yum! I'm hoping to get Block #2 done, and finish and final finish my Irish XS. It's supposed to be rain free for the majority of the week so I would like to do some trimming and burning outside.
Do you have plans for St. Patrick's Day?
Happy Trails!!!
Every time I hear the word "terrific" I think of Tom Terrific from back in the day. I can't even remember if it was a cartoon or a comic strip. There wasn't much on T.V. when I was young. Anyway, I had a productive day of cleaning and organizing. I am getting rid of stuff and some just goes to the basement while other things go to the car to be dropped off at the thrift store. Nothing photo worthy but it sure feels good and looks good....to me at least.
I did receive my first Flower Letters letter.......I'll read it tonight when I go to bed..........
Well, the day is done for me and time for pj's and supper and handwork and reading my Flower Letter plus watch a few podcasts!
Happy Trails!!!
Sunny, blue skies, and 78 F!!! This is how it goes down here.....heat straight to AC! It was a pretty productive Monday. I did laundry, got the garbage out for pickup in the morning. I made cinnamon rolls, and Rice Krispie Treats. I had some calls to make and more tomorrow. The oven is on the blink again and the porch roof is leaking as of the rain storm the other night. It's always something when you're a home owner!
I did get some treasures........the fabric for XS finally arrived and I started Grayson's wolf..........
I also ordered a prim bunny and egg pattern on Etsy and I'm hoping to make some before Easter. they look simple enough.
That's all for today....I'm going to get my pj's on and watch some podcasts....The Sew and Sews have a new one and also I found The Primitive Stitcher and she's really good. She has tutorials too.
Happy Trails!!!
The trees and flowers are blooming so Spring is definitely showing up here in the Ozarks! Of course, we also get the severe storms in the Spring but so far so good here in my town. Prayers go out to those further South who had some deadly storms and also those with the severe snow storms and no power!
I had a good week but didn't get a lot done. I'm still plugging away. I did not get Block #1 done as I ran out of thread! LOL! I couldn't believe it. I had to make an emergency trip to Walmart! So, hopefully, I will finish Block #1 today and get Block #2 cut out for my Red and Cream quilt. I was so proud of myself as I made flying geese which I have never done before and they turned out!
I worked on my Irish XS and figured out how much to do each day so I would have it done and fully finished by St. Patrick's Day. So, this is my focus piece until done. I am ahead of schedule so I will work on my Sabbath Stitch today. This is not a very good picture.....
Block #2 is Orchard House...
I've done wool applique before and I really enjoy it..............
Something new that I am looking forward to that I have never done before is basket making..........I have ordered a kit for a market basket from Joanna's Baskets This is the one I have ordered but the painting and antiquing supplies do not come with it but she has tutorials on her website for how to do everything. I found out about it from Michelle at Farmgirl Drygoods and she has done several and says the instructions are wonderful and very clear.
I did do a bit more decorating for St. Patrick's Day............here's my Irish cow that my daughter got me years ago.......
my little Irish cottage direct from Ireland..........looks like the one my relative's had....unfortunately I lost the picture of it.........
this is my Lucky Charms porcelain box from Ireland..........
Sam, returned from the Academic Decathon for state and his team got 2nd place in Science! He is a freshman but was on the Varsity team.....I think he was happy about it! LOL!
Congratulations to all who participated, especially Sam! Way to go! Grandma is proud of you!
Here's a little "funny" that I thought I would share with you........
First of all, please say a prayer for my daughter who is having some health issues and we're hoping it turns out to be nothing but she has to go to GI doctor to see. I'll keep you informed.
Other than that the grands are doing fantastic! I'm not usually one to brag but this time I have to....no credit to me....they deserve the credit. Sam is a freshman in high school and is doing great. He is very smart and is on the academic decathalon team and now they are going to the state competition! It is grueling, in my opinion, but he loves it. It is tests and essays, and speaking. I always had test anxiety but Sam loves it! Better him than me. It's this coming weekend in Urbandale, a suburb of Desmoines. I'm sending many positive thoughts with him and his team.
As for the other grand, Grayson. He won first place in the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby! He also graduated from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. They had a celebration dinner and the boys had to shop and cook the dinner. They made walking tacos.......
As for here, I have been doing some serious cleaning and de-cluttering. I also decorated for St. Patrick's Day. I don't have too many decorations for it but I managed...........oh, I forgot my Irish cow and trinket dish plus my Irish cottage from Ireland.....I'll post that another day. I did have a Belleek dish that my Computer Science professor and his wife gave me when I graduated but Miss Peeps broke it.....
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It's been raining this afternoon but per usual, the real storms won't show up until after dark. There are wind warnings, flood warnings and tornado warnings but they are west and south of here and I hope they stay there! I always pray no one gets hurt and no damage to homes. So many here have no insurance. I hope you are safe and comfortable where you are!
Happy Trails!!!
