LOST IN TRANSLATION......
1.  ADVERTISEMENT FOR DONKEY RIDES IN THAILAND:  WOULD YOU LIKE TO RIDE ON YOUR OWN ASS?
2.  ON THE FAUCET IN A FINNISH WASHROOM:  TO STOP THE DRIP, TURN COCK TO RIGHT.

NICE SUNNY DAY IN THE HIGH 40S.  ITS NICE FOR US IN MAINE.

CHERYL......I CONTINUE WITH MY DAILY PRAYERS AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS FOR YOUR DARLING DEAN.  WISHING RELIEF SOON.  I ALSO KNOW THAT YOU ARE DREADING THIS TIME.  A WIFE 'FEELS' FOR HER FAMILY.  HUGS GIRL.

WELL, I BLUE DAWNED MY SHOWER.  I AM SO GLAD I LEARNED OF THIS METHOD.  ITS FAST, EASY AND NO SCRUBBING.  MY SHOWER SPARKLES.
DID MY LAPS THIS MORNING.  I LIKE TO GET THOSE DONE EARLY.
MY CHORE LIST FOR TODAY ISN'T BAD.  LIKE I SAID, ON THE MONTHLY CHORES AS WELL AND THE WEEKLY, THE FOLLOWING TIMES ARE SO MUCH SIMPLER AND FASTER.  NO RE-ORGANIZING NEEDED USUALLY.
I ORDERED SOME FARMER'S CHEESE FROM MICHIGAN.  I WANTED THEM TO ARRIVE BY EARLY NEXT WEEK, MY BIRTHDAY WEEK.  THEY USUALLY SHIP ON MONDAY TO BE SURE THEY GET TO THEIR DESTINATION QUICKLY AND BEFORE A WEEKEND.  I PLAN TO INDULGE MYSELF.  I WILL ALSO BE MAKING BUNDIES THAT WEEK.  AS FOR CHORES, ITS A 5TH WEEK OF THE MONTH SO NO MONTHLY CHORES AND THE WEEKLY ONES CAN GET SKIPPED ONE WEEK.  I WILL BE A QUEEN BEE, EXCEPT I WILL HAVE TO COOK MY OWN MEALS UNLESS I SEND OUT FOR THEM.   PERSONALLY, I ENJOY MOST OF MY OWN COOKING.
ITS BINGO NITE.  WISH ME LUCK.

NOTHING ELSE EXCITING HAPPENING HERE.  ANOTHER NICE DAY IN MAINE.  STAY SAFE.  HUGS, QB S 

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Does anyone use MCT Oil? I ordered some MCT powder to mix with my coffee. The powder is supposed to be easier on the tummy.

When I moved to the cutting table to cut these strips, I had to move an emb. hoop box. Underneath it was my wool mat; now I have two, lol. I have 47 blocks done, but the main blocks are 3 rows each. 

I have ordered so many blouses from Amazon, I ordered the same one twice, lol. It's my favorite fit and they are black, so I'll keep both of them.

Went to Goodwill and found nothing, then a trip to Walmart to return earrings that fell apart when I opened them. Back home and finishing the blocks so I can start sewing the main blocks together.

Cheryl, thoughts and prayers continue for Dean.

 

Last edited by DownSouth (3/25/2026 1:20 pm)

Holly- 100 yards? I don’t have a container that could hold that much? Confused 🤔

ORDER IN THE COURT.....
Q.  DID YOU STAY ALL NIGHT WITH THIS MAN IN NEW YORK?
A.  I REFUSE TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION.
Q.  DID YOU STAY ALL NIGHT WITH THIS MAN IN CHICAGO?
A.  I REFUSE TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION.
Q.  DID YOU EVER STAY ALL NIGHT WITH THIS MAN IN MIAMI?
A.  NO.

ITS HITTING THE 50S TODAY AND CLOUDY.  SOME RAIN TONITE THEY TELL US.

I WAS SURPRISED THAT MY FARMERS CHEESE WAS DELIVERED ALREADY, THIS MORNING.  I JUST ORDERED IT ON TUESDAY.  FAST WORK.
WENT TO CRAFTS AND FINISHED THE HAND QUILTING ON MY VICTORIAN LADY IN BLUE.  I NEED TO ADD THE BINDING.  THAT I WILL DO BY MACHINE.
I THOUGHT I MIGHT HAND QUILT SEVERAL OF THE VICTORIAN LADIES AND GIVE THEM AS XMAS GIFTS THIS YEAR, AT LEAST TO THE CRAFT GROUP.  I TOLD THE GALS I HAVE ONE HANGING ON MY BATHROOM DOOR SINCE ITS A 'LADIES ONLY' BATHROOM IN THIS HOUSE.  THEY LIKE THE IDEA.  I ALSO LIKE THE IDEA OF HAND QUILTING DURING OUR CRAFT SESSIONS.  
I'M NOT COOKING TODAY SINCE I HAVE TO MAKE THE CHICKEN RICE SOUP FOR OUR POTLUCK DINNER TOMORROW.  THERE WILL BE OTHER SOUPS AND A CHOWDER I THINK ALONG WITH ROLLS, CRACKERS AND DESSERTS.
THAT'S IT MY FRIENDS.  NO LONG STORY FOR YOU TODAY.  HUGS FOR YOU ALL, QB S 

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Yesterday was my busy day.  Had a echo cardiogram,  then, a stop back at  W-M to exchange regular Tylenor for the 8 hr Arthritis strength. ( I carefully wrote on the list for Howard exactly what to get on Tuesday,  but he folded his list in half and you know 'the rest of the story'! ) In the late afternoon, ML picked me up and we went to the funeral visitation followed by the funeral.  Saw many acquaintances from the past and caught up--seems to be the pattern for funerals now.

ML came over on Tuesday and we spent two hours in the spare room and accomplished about what we did the week before.  You can actually close the two closet doors and walk freely in the room.    She was surprised at all the cards from you girls over several Christmases.  The way the internet works, and even with all I've told her, I don't thinks she exactly gets the depth of our friendships, but those cards helped with that.  Saving things like that are part of my clutter problem so after I look through them again, I'll probably save one from each of you, but not all, as no one else will ever apreciate them. I'll always keep any  pictures, though.

In that same vein, I'm letting go of many of the many  small, but space-stealing knick knacks and books I've bought at  yard sales, antique stores, etc. through the years.  Once again, ML has offered to take ANYTHING I part with to Goodwill or the like.  That's big for me as those things can pile up in the garage and never get any further.  You can imagine how that irks the man!  ...
who  is 'prowling' around in his short sleeved shirt.  Claims he got too hot.   That's the way spring is:  rainy and chilly or beautiful but too hot, too soon.   He's waiting for Fed Ex to deliver his computer but they keep changing the time. 

Cheryl, I know you've said before you're not social.  But, since we are now 'family', I'm glad you feel comfortable  and close with us.  Praying for Dean every day and you, too, of course.  

That big pot of potato soup served us very well.  We got two supper meals  from it and yesterday, we finished it up, individually--me before ML and I left and H. when he got hungry.  I also want to make QB's Tater Tot Sausage Cassie, too. Beef Mart has delicious homemade breakfast sausage so I want get some of that, first. 
Closing this to go walk in the driveway before it starts raining...
Indy
 

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I just finished a long phone call with my cousin's wife, Judy, in S. Carolina.  She says it's in the 80s today.  It's in the 30s here after being 75 for awhile, yesterday.   I got in 4 laps in the driveway, then, but may not go out today because it's so windy, too.  

QB, you are so right.  When ML leaves, I feel  a definite lightening of my feelings and I can find some things already because they've shown up as we sort.  Your potluck suppers sound wonderful and you don't have to haul the foods too far.  

Many must be busy or out and about today.  Not many posts, yet.  We're home and Howard is fighting with the new computer at the dining table.  And he's plenty crabby so it'll be a quiet day.
I was going to cook my St. Pat's corned beef.  (I had no carrots on the day)  But, I want to do it in the crockpot and I waited too long, so tomorrow...  Have to figure something else out for supper.   I sail along for several days, then hit a roadblock and don't know what to make.  Guess we all have those times. 
Going to say goodbye for now.  Have a good day.
Indy

 

Went to UPS store with Amazon returns. I have one more order to place and I'm going to cool it with Amazon orders for awhile. 

Gary lives 4 miles from Walmart so I called to see if I could stop by. He let his hair grow out and has a beard. I just love how it looks, but he said it's too hot. For years, he has kept it cut really short.

Holly, I saw that bird feeder a few months ago and thought what a wonderful Christmas present that would make! I love watching the birds. I might have to drop a hint come Christmas time, lol. 

I am going to sew some more, then go watch TV. I am watching Alone on Netflix. It's a competition where they are dropped off in the Arctic Circle with limited resources. I'm on Episode 1. I can watch this in my sewing room, but for movies I need to pay more attention.

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YOGI BERRA SAYS......
1.  I MAY NOT ALWAYS BE RIGHT, BUT I AM NEVER WRONG.
2.  ANYBODY WHO GOES TO A PSYCHIATRIST OUGHT TO HAVE HIS HEAD EXAMINED.

ITS NICE AND SUNNY, BUT ONLY LOW 30Sf TODAY.  BRRRR.

I CUT SEVERAL COLORS FOR BORDERS FOR MY LADIES SO THEY ARE READY.  I ROLL THEM UP ON USED TOILET PAPER ROLLS.  KEEPS THEM IN PLACE.  NOW TO FIND THE TIME TO ADD THEM TO SOME OF MY LADIES.
TODAY I SKETCHED ANOTHER SNOOPY WITH THE SAYING, "I  AM A MULTITASKER.  I CAN LISTEN, IGNORE AND FORGET ALL AT THE SAME TIME."  SEEMS SO PERFECT FOR ME.
I HAVE SO MANY IDEAS IT SHOULD KEEP ME ALIVE AND WELL TIL I AM A HUNDRED, AT LEAST.

TRISH......DID I FORGET TO MENTION I WON $4.50 AT BINGO THIS WEEK.  THAT'S 2 WEEKS IN A ROW WITH A WIN.  I LIKE THESE WEEKS.
SORRY FOR ALL THE PROBS WITH SIS.  HEALTH ISSUES CAN GO ON AND ON.......AND ON. NO FUN FOR THOSE OF US CATERING TO THEIR NEEDS.

DEVONNE......YOU ARE ON A ROLL.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON THAT QUILT.  I HOPE TO SEE A PICTURE OF IT FINISHED SOON.

THOSE OF YOU NOT FEELING THE GREATEST, WE JUST HAVE TO TAKE OUR DAYS ONE AT A TIME.  SOME ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS.  ENJOY THE BETTER ONES TO THE FULLEST.

I DID MY LAPS AND SORTED MY WEEKLY PILLS.  I HAVE TO START ON MY BORDERS SOON.  
WE HAD 11 OF US AT THE POTLUCK AND SOOOO MUCH FOOD.  I SUGGESTED NEXT TIME WE BRING A DOGGY BAG, LIKE A SACK WITH SEVERAL SMALL COVERED CONTAINERS SO WE CAN BRING HOME LOTS OF DIFFERENT LEFTOVERS.  THAT'S WHAT I PLAN TO DO NEXT TIME.  MY SOUP WAS ENJOYED BUT I STILL CAME HOME WITH LEFTOVERS ENOUGH FOR A COUPLE DAYS.  WE MAKE MUCH TOO MUCH FOOD AT THESE THINGS.

I THINK THAT COVERS IT ALL.  I'M HEADING OFF TO CHECK ON THE POTATO SOUP RECIPE.  I LOVE MY SPUDS.   HUGS MY FRIENDS.  QB S 

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We had a lovely afternoon at Mike and Donna’s. Not a huge crowd, so we got to visit with everyone. Baby Boone is crawling all over the place. I took the Mary Poppins wallhanging and zipper pulls, and everyone loved them. 

Devonne, the birdfeeder I got was one of the less expensive ones, and he’s loving it. It has a solar battery for the camera, and sends him a picture of the birds. He’s talking about getting them for the girls, but I reminded him that Manda can’t put one up due to the bears. 
I was talking to Britt, who is Donna’s niece who lived with them most of her life. She lives in Delaware and her 13 year old is being home schooled because of bullying. They found an online school organization that provides them with lessons and some videos. She said the poor kid was so stressed about being bullied, and the school did nothing, which is no surprise.

And my late nephew Joseph’s son Joey is now 13 and as tall as I am! He’s such a good kid. Every time I see him I slip him some cash and tell him to get ice cream, LOL. His mom Ali told me he really appreciates it.