Devonne, congrats on the weight loss.  It is a very difficult thing to do for sure.  Yes, I have made chaffles.  There is also a recipe around for chocolate ones too.  Do you use them as "bread"?

As for sushi, all four of my grandkids love it.  Dean and I do not.  lol.  I think next to crab, it is Amelia's favorite.

Judy, have fun at Texas Roadhouse!  It is probably my favorite restaurant too.  Always good service and good food.  Just a long wait to be seated most of the time.

The days have been just beautiful with 72 degrees and sun, but we sure could use rain.  We are in a drought here.  The deer have now started to eat my hydrangea.  The one on the side of my house is down to the stalks.  They have eaten most of my geraniums.  I think I have a zoo in my yard since the ground hogs have eaten my hostas. 

Happy birthday to Carter!!!

Here I am yet again apologizing for my absence, but it would likely be more of a surprise if I were here and commenting regularly at this point.

I pray you are all well!

Our deck is done, for the most part, with just a few finishing touches to be done. The contractor finished their part long ago, of course, and we couldn't be happier.  Hubby has had to take the last couple of weekends off from working on the deck for other things, but we will get the final touches done very soon. (Hubby has had 4-day weekends all summer)🎊

Last weekend, we went and visited a friend on his birthday. We always meet around his birthday and mine, and then again around hubby's birthday, but he had another tumor, poor man, so we went to his house.  He's in good spirits, the surgeon feels he removed all the cancer, and we continue to pray that is the case.

We also saw Mom on Sunday.  She is 93 and slowing down now, and my sister still lives with her.  Mom has never liked to be alone, and it now makes her feel anxious.  One of us is with her to give my sister time to shower, run errands, etc.  We always take food when we visit, and I always bring jigsaw puzzles to help keep Mom busy.  She also enjoys reading her Bible, and she and I maintain our long phone conversations each day, even on the days we visit. 😄❤️

The bad vertigo I've experienced is mostly gone, although I had an episode on Sunday at Mom's just as I approached the hall bath.  Luckily, Mom didn't see as I quickly (and fortunately) grabbed the doorframe.  I held on and leaned there until it subsided.  Hubby was annoyed with himself that he didn't see, but i was fine.

Anyway, speaking of the vertigo, they think it was the crystals in my ears, along with issues with my neck.  I finally see an ENT this morning so I better get ready. 

Sending up prayers for all! ❤️🤗🙏🏻

waiting for the new bed, the driver is 4 stops away but all the way down the shore! It’s an air loom brand, we went firmer. Instead of a box spring, it has a frame with a motor, you can raise the head or the foot. Will make it easier to change the sheets! 

I put together the top for a table runner that Manda requested, and laid out the other one for her. I like to lay them out and let them sit for a day, then check to see if I want to move around any of the squares. 

Judy, the only steak I like is filet, which I rarely get because of the price. How was your dinner? 

Deciding what’s for dinner. We have some leftover quiche, or I might make bacon and tomato sandwiches. Or both. 

I’m reading Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena. A 9 year old girl disappears. 

 Cheryl, this was a local restaurant called Kelsey's.  I again chose the 7 0z. Filet mignon and it was delectable.  Howard got prime rib, but he asked for it  cooked medium well and wishes he picked medium, like I did.  I also had seafood bisque instead of salad since we've been eating lots of tossed salads.  For dessert we both chose cheesecake.  They are huge pieces and  waiting in the frig.   As is most of his prime rib.  I ate ALL of my meat at the restaurant. 
So...I won't be cooking supper for the 2nd night! 

One of our friends who is leaving today  with her hubby for a river boat cruise in Europe was delighted to tell us that she won't have to cook for 11 days.   That's how I feel when we go to Howard's sister's for a even a few days. 

I've been upstairs in my sewing room this morning to get some loose filling for a pillow Howard is reconstructing.  It's the same mess it's been in for ages, but one thing I found while poking around were 10 signatures blocks from our 2006 exchange on the HGTV board.  I made one siggie quilt with many of them but  for some reason I saved these  which  are special because all of them are from some of you, HERE--including ones from Ashley, Marilynn, and Sandie.  I'm thinking I'll make a fabric book with these since I've already made a quilt. We'll see...mostly, I change my mind about anything and everything. 

Trish, sorry Dean's a bit under the weather.  Especially at exam time.  I wouldn't trust shushi here because of the distance it has to travel from the oceans.  In Chicago, being a cosmopolitan city,  it would be much fresher and therefore, safer. 
Where you live, Cheryl is inland, too, so maybe I'm off base about the whole thing???

Going back upstairs to see what else I can dig out...
Indy
 

 

 

Last edited by indyanny (9/11/2025 12:31 pm)

OMG! Sh**ting at Stockton University today. Julie was already home, Eddie was in lockdown. Atlanticare Hospital where Heather is at work, shares a parking lot with Stockton, and they were also on lockdown. This is just too scary.

WONKY ADS......
1.  WANTED: 50 GIRLS FOR STRIPPING MACHINE OPERATORS IN FACTORY.
2.  WANTED: UNMARRIED GIRLS TO PICK FRESH FRUIT AND PRODUCE AT NIGHT.

ANOTHER LOVELY DAY HERE.  NO COMPLAINTS.

I'VE CHOSEN FABRIC FOR A SNOOPY WH.  I HAVE TO DECIDE WHICH SAYING I WANT TO PUT ON IT.
MADE PEPPERONI/HAMBURGER PIZZA LAST NITE AND SHARED WITH 2 OTHERS SINCE I AM WATCHING MY INTAKES.  I STILL HAVE SOME FOR LUNCH TODAY AND THEN MAYBE SOME POTATO PANCAKES FOR MY SUPPER.  I HAVEN'T MADE THOSE IN A WHILE AND I LOVE THEM.  I WILL, OF COURSE, LIMIT THE NUMBER OF TATERS I USE SO I CAN'T MAKE TOO MANY OF THEM OR I WILL HAVE TO EAT THEM ALL.  NOT THAT I MIND, BUT I REALLY SHOULD BE MORE CAREFUL WHEN I MAKE THE GOOD STUFF.

HOLLY......I HOPE THE JITTERS ARE BEHIND THEM AND THEY FEEL SAFE AGAIN.  HOW SAD.  SUCH TRAGEDY.

THERE IS TOO MUCH WORRY IN THE WORLD.  SUCH WEIRD AND NUTTY PEOPLE TO BE SHO..TING AND MAI.MING SO MANY OTHERS.  THEY HAVE TOO MUCH TIME ON THEIR HANDS.  THEY NEED TO BE BUSY DOING GOOD THINGS INSTEAD OF THINKING UP HOW TO DO DAMAGE.

THAT'S IT FROM ME LADIES.  BE SAFE.  BE EXTRA CAREFUL.  HUGS FOR YOU ALL.  QB S 

Last edited by quiltbea (9/12/2025 10:27 am)

The incident took place on the main road in front of Stockton, road rage. Two guys, one shot a girl in the face and they took off into Stockton’s parking lot, drove around and ran into the woods between the college and the hospital. Girl who got shot called 911. She was taken to the trauma center. Cops and helicopters all over, college and hospital put on lockdown. They got the 2 guys. Eddie was at a buffet lunch on campus when the lockdown happened, not a bad place to shelter in place! Julie was already home, but was really upset. Heather was at work at the hospital. 

we like the new bed, we raised the head just a bit. This morning I had PT, then we stopped at a local place and brought home chicken cheesesteaks for lunch. He had a half, I had a quarter, so we have dinner too! 

I haven’t said anything because I didn’t want to jinx myself, but as of today I’ve lost 30 pounds since May. It’s going slowly, and the whole month of August I was up and down the same two pounds. Since September 1 I’ve lost 5 pounds. Down a tee shirt size and 2 pants size. I’ve got a way to go, but I’m making progress! 

The pizza bake didn't taste much like pizza. I used too much pizza sauce. I forgot to buy italian sausage, so I added bacon along with ground beef. I doubt making it again. Greg told me Marco's has a crustless pizza.



Holly, keep up the good work! 30 lbs. is a really nice weight loss. I need to cut back on my portions if I want a loss when I weigh Monday.

MANGLED MODIFIERS.......
HE RODE HIS HORSE ACROSS HIGHWAY 12 AND UP AND DOWN THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE SALOON A GOOD HALF HOUR BEFORE DEPUTIES ARRIVED, SHOUTING OBSCENITIES AND BEING OBNOXIOUS.

WHERE OH WHERE ARE THE RAINDROPS.  NOT HERE, THAT'S FOR SURE.  WE NEED SOME.  BUT THE DAYS ARE LOVELY WHILE WE WAIT.

HOLLY......HOORAY FOR THE WEIGHT LOSS.  I KNOW ITS NOT EASY.  BUT IF WE STICK TO IT, WE WILL GET THERE.  YOU ARE DOING WONDERFULLY WELL.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
DO YOU SERVE YOURSELF SMALLER PORTIONS?  THAT OFTEN WORKS.  AND THERE ARE PLATEAUS WE HIT BUT WE CAN'T GET DISCOURAGED.  THE WEIGHT WILL SLOWLY MOVE OFF IF WE CAN OUTLAST THAT PART OF THE PLAN.
SORRY THE FAMILY HAD TO GO THRU ALL THAT.  THAT POOR GIRL WHO GOT SHOT IN THE FACE.  ITS A MIRACLE SHE COULD CALL 911 AND GET HELP.  

CHERYL.....I APPLAUD YOU FOR PUTTING OUT FRESH WATER FOR THE DEER AND WILDLIFE AND NOT GETTING TOO STRESSED OUT THAT THEY ARE EATING THE BIRDSEED AND THE PLANTS.  THE FLOWERS WILL GROW AGAIN.  I BELIEVE WE MUST HELP OUR WILDLIFE WHEN NEEDED.  AFTER ALL, WE USURPED THEIR WILD LANDS WHEN WE BUILT OUR HOMES IN THEIR ZONES.

WELL, I HAD TO ORDER A NEW IRON.  MY WATER CAP BROKE OFF (ITS PLASTIC OF COURSE) AND THO I STUCK A PAPER TOWEL IN THE HOLE THE WATER KEPT SLOSHING OUT ON MY FABRICS.  I ORDERED A NEW BLACK N DECKER STEAM IRON WITH THE CORD REWINDER FROM TARGET.  THEY DON'T LEAK WHEN YOU USE THE STEAM.  MY FAVORITE IRON.

I NEVER MADE MY POTATO PANCAKES LAST NITE.  I WAS BUSY SEWING DOWN A SNOOPY FOR A DOOR HANGING.  TOOK A LOT OF TIME.  BY THEN MY BACK WAS ACHING. I HAD TO REST SO JUST MADE MYSELF A PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH FOR SUPPER INSTEAD.  I WILL TRY THE PANCAKES TODAY.  I ALSO HAVE SOME PORK CHOPS DEFROSTED SO I THINK MAYBE BAKED CHOPS AND POTATOES MAYBE TOMORROW WITH THOSE.
MY DEAR NEIGHBOR CONNIE IS MOVING OUT TODAY TO LIVE WITH HER DAUGHTER.  ITS BEST. HER DAUGHTER WATCHES HER DIET FOR HER VERY CLOSELY.  AND SHE WORRIES ABOUT CONNIE.  SO NOW THEY HAVE BUILT A BEDROOM ON THEIR HOUSE IN THE NEXT TOWN OF LIMINGTON.  CONNIE WILL BE WELL TAKEN CARE OF.  SHE HAS SO MANY HEALTH ISSUES AND RARELY COMPLAINS.  SHE'S ALSO SO THOUGHTFUL OF HER NEIGHBORS.  I GAVE HER A BATTERY LANTERN FOR A GOING-AWAY GIFT.  SHE'S MOVING TO THE COUNTRY AND IT MAY COME IN HANDY.  ITS A GOOD ONE.  I HAVE ONE FOR MYSELF THAT I USE WHEN OUR POWER GOES OUT.

THAT'S IT LADIES.  THIS AND THAT ON MY SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.  I DO NOT PLAN TO OVERDO IT TODAY.
HUGS FOR YOU ALL.  QB S 

Last edited by quiltbea (9/13/2025 10:13 am)

Cheryl,the Lapena is worth reading. Halfway thru, you’ll say “Oh poop!”. And the ending, wow! 

Sandra, yes to portion sizes. And only one glass of sweet tea, the rest water. And only one snacky thing. And I brush my teeth after dinner, and don’t eat anything after dinner. 

I got the top of Manda’s second table runner assembled, that was enough for today.

Sandra, I love the Snoopy!