WOW!! Getting closer to Christmas and you have Thanksgiving soon too!! Where has the time gone!!

I started threads for a few weeks, I'll only be away for 5 nights, just wanted to be sure there was plenty of threads open.

It's been another coolish day, a bit of rain around still, but only light showers, and not much here, I did get some when I went out for a bit this morning, but nothing here!
Feels quite humid though.

SANDRA I wish you had a good sleep like that every night, I don't sleep much these days either, I was awake so much last night, feeling it now, but I can't nap during the day. I have been doing a jigsaw Julie loaned me, I may not finish it, I'll try again tonight but it's awful, so many pieces can be used in multiple places, one I just tried fitted ( and looked correct) in FOUR places, it's a matter of trying each piece and the crossing fingers, I have only the sky and clouds to go, and in the last section of rocky mountains I had 4 pieces left, and they wouldn't go anywhere, had to fit somewhere, SO I had to keep undoing bit to see where they could fit, finished eventually, but it's not enjoyable, first time I have ever been totally stumped by a puzzle.

THERESA it does take time when you have done so much with no time to actually comprehend what you are gong through, you did the absolute best to care for your mum, you couldn't have done more, and please don't even think it, it was her time, and while it didn't end up the way you might have wanted it just happened that way ((((hugs)))) Enjoy that sewing, you have given me an idea to finish UFOs. I have a few I need to clean out!!

DEVONNE you are doing so well on your plan, as are HOLLY and SANDRA good for you!!!! I need to get back into eating properly, I have started making a baked oats thing for breakfast, and enjoying that , so I hope to make some plans for lunches, we are having a workshop at training on meal prep and planning next Saturday, I am going, see if I can stick to it.

I got lots of Gingerbread Men for John and me, I took his around, and today I got a dress up costume (cheap one) for our end of your party, it was all I could find, and I didn't care what it is, It a stripey thing from Beetlejuice, never seen the movie so no idea what it's about LOL while I was out I got jars to put jam and chutney for the girls for Christmas, they loved the jam last year, so some will get that again, the others the chutney, they are easy recipes, and I bought a jar funnel last year after making such a mess of spooning the jam into jars.
I need to find a label maker/printer. I know you can get some on Amazon, I'll start searching, I wrote on the last ones, I would like to print these labels. I have some address labels, I can experiment with those if I have to.

I've been messaging with my sis while typing, she flew into Hanoi, Vietnam yesterday, and is now in Halong Bay, the boat looks beautiful, she has never been to Vietnam, so they are both looking forward to seeing the temples.

Have a great night and even better Sunday.
See you later

I need to get my Prolia injection tomorrow, and the nurse will do my "fit to drive" test while I am there, doesn't need to be in till December, but may as well get it over with. It's the counting back from 100 that I have to concentrate on!! I can do all the others, but my drawing needs help, maybe I'll slip  a small ruler in my bag so I can do that LOL wonder if she'll let me!
 

SIGNS OF THE TIMES......
1.  ON A TENNESSEE HIGHWAY:  TAKE NOTICE: WHEN THIS SIGN IS UNDER WATER, THIS ROAD IS IMPASSABLE.

A COOL AND SUNNY DAY.  IN THE 40S RIGHT NOW BUT SHOULD HIT 50.

I JUST TRIED TO MAKE AN ORDER FROM MY LOCAL GROCER SO I COULD GET A TURKEY BREAST ON SALE.  I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING WRONG BECAUSE IT DISAPPEARED.  I WILL TRY AGAIN LATER.

I HAVE ROAST PORK CHOPS WITH TATERS AND CARROTS ON MY MENU TODAY.  I ALSO HAVE A BIT OF STEAK AND CORN LEFT FOR MY LUNCH SO I AM IN GOOD SHAPE.  AS FOR THE WAISTLINE, THAT IS GOING TO NEED MORE HELP.  I ADMIT TO SNEAKING MORE SNACKS THAN I SHOULD.  I AM BADDDDD.

WISHING YOU ALL A GOOD DAY.  HUGS, QB S

Theresa, it's hard to change from one mode of life to another, instantly, but that's what the loss of a loved one amounts to and it's a process to make that change--it doesn't happen over night.  Going from almost never being able to do anything YOU want to having that choice doesn't either, (happen overnight),  but you're making a good start and I know your Mom wouldn't want you to spend a moment of time in regret.  I  was always amazed at your resiliency and pluck, thru it all.   Love you...

Thank you, Holly.  Howard did deserve the quilt and I think he's still pinching himself.   He's been talking about the whole thing more than he ever talks about anything.  I didn't know they put a label on each quilt with the vet's name and details of his service time and who made the quilt.
There was one glitch that I didn't mention yesterday.  The poor substitute QOV rep got two quilts mixed up, Howard's and another man's.  We discovered the wrong certificates yesterday before leaving, but the quilts were switched, too, which was evident as those labels were seen, once we got home.  We called the organizer of the affair to tell him and the other man had just called him, too.   So, the organizer came by here this morning to pick up the quilt and was going to take it to it's rightful owner and get Howard's from him, (some 60 or 70 miles, round trip ) So, we've offered to drive into town to his house to pick up H.'s when he gets back, but haven't heard from him, yet.  

It's a gorgeous fall day.  Nippy, but with bright sun and the colors of the trees are lovely.

So with that, I close this and wish you all a good evening and sweet dreams.
Indy

 

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Gabriel is in the back with the red lights on his drum.

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Teresa- ❤️.
  The time change has never really bothered me me, except for the time that DH and I both changed the clock and I was an hour early to work!  lol
   Cold but sunny here again and my gardenia is still blooming! 🤷‍♀️ lol
  I’ve already been on the phone changing appts, etc.  I started this last week and no return calls yet, so I’m starting to over.  😡.
   When I was in NY our guild worked on QOV quilts once a month on a Saturday.  It was set up like an assembly line…about 20-25 …some cutting, sewing, pressing, quilting, making labels, etc.  It was very rewarding.  At that time I had an endless source of patriotic fabric through contacts at Moda and Kaufman. 
    Down here all this guild wants to do is charity quilts for battered woman and pillow cases for ?  They don’t even want to hear about QOV and other such groups. 

Howard thanks you both, QB and Holly.  And yes, he has his own labeled quilt, now.   We drove and got it late yesterday afternoon.  Poor  Don,  and his wife were leaving for vacation today and we offered to do that after he had to make that long drive for the exchange and also had had the responsibility of the Vet. Luncheon and  family company all weekend.  Sadly, the other man  told Don he really liked Howard's,  and this one IS prettier with more fabrics and a more complicated pattern.  But, you get the one they choose for you... 
The one thing I really couldn't wait to to tell all of you is, I know the maker, personally!    I wondered if I might at least recognize a name, but this is the sister-in-law of my aunt by marriage, Betty, who will be 100 this month.  
Gloria, ( the quiltmaker) is her brother's wife.  How about that?    I can't wait to tell Aunt Betty.  I don't know why, but it makes the whole thing more special, serendipitous.  I love things that seem like serendipity.   

Cheryl, you must be so proud of your band kids!  Thanks for the picture--the red lights, especially,  mark where Gabriel is.  

Another chilly, sunny fall day, here.  After 80s well into October, this takes a bit of getting used to.  So far, I've not seen any squirrels checking out my offering of water.  Wonder why?  Maybe just the timing since I'm not in here in the sunroom unless I'm on the computer.  

Holly, you have the best lunches and being able to stretch them like you do, makes it all more affordable...a good feeling.  I'm going to ask you an admittedly ignorant question.  What are the fabric bowls you are making exactly for?  I'm assuming for heating up and then to pick the hot bowls up and not burn your hands.  Is that right?  (Told you it was ignorant!) 

I'm loving the more leisurely feel of no long being on DST.  Just feels like more time in a day to me.  Granted, I don't have to be out in the early onset dusk and dark that so many hate.

Better quit and go.  Making chili for supper.  Have a good day...
Indy



 

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Afternoon y'all! 

Thank you everyone for your kind words.  I know it will take time, to get my life back.  At least a new normal! 

Holly I keep saying I want to make bowl cozies.  When I finally get around to it I will call you! 

Cold mornings and warmish afternoons here.  We planted the Rosemary bush, I had in a pot on the deck, yesterday along with 2 mums I had bought.  I put them in the backyard this time.  Tired of the deer pulling them up to taste test them! 

Had my 6 month cleaning for my teeth this morning, no cavities, then to the park, and home to finish taking down Halloween and putting up Thanksgiving.  We are going to move the lemon tree back to the deck, since it will not get below freezing for the next almost 2 weeks.  We will watch the weather, just in case!  

We had a cold rain yesterday.  It did not start until after we took Simba for his ride and walk, yesterday afternoon!  Silly dog loves car rides! 

Simba was helping me put out my stuffed turkeys, kept trying to take them from my hand.  I would not be surprised if a couple turkeys disappear! 

Nothing else new from my little corner of the world! 

Later my Friends! 

Good morning!

Dean and I went to vote.  Not many people were out, but then again, not many issues on the ballot; mostly school board members and judges.  

It is a lovely fall day.  My heels have been hurting the past couple of weeks, so no walks for a while.  I tried newer shoes, but that did not help.

Janet, that was a funny story about both you and hubby changing the clocks!    I  did not like the time change when I was working because it  gets dark at 4:30 p.m. and I barely had time to take the dog out before dark.  I have nowhere to go now, so not a problem.  I would not care if it stayed daylight savings all year though.

I have a load of junk, er....stufff...lol, to take to donation.  I hope to get it done today.  I have several items of Amelia's clothes that no longer fit.  She is only 12 but now wears a S/M in women.  She also had many baby dolls and all the clothes and accessories here, but I will keep them for a while longer.  She does not play with them, but many were expensive (American Girl, etc) and I hate to just donate them.  Maybe we can sort and put them on Facebook Marketplace.

Nothing else  to say, so will close for now.

 

SIGNS OF THE TIMES......
IN FRONT OF A NEW HAMPSHIRE CAR WASH:  IF YOU CAN'T READ THIS, IT'S TIME YOU WASH YOUR CAR.

50S TODAY, 30S TONITE BUT SUNNY DAY.  NICE.  I EVEN HAVE MY WINDOWS OPEN.

WELL, I PLACED AN ORDER TO HAVE DELIVERY SO I COULD GET A TURKEY BREAST.  THE SALE WOULD BE ABOUT DONE WHEN MY SON CAN SHOP, SO I THOUGHT I COULD GET ONE.  I ALSO OREDERED SOME OTHER THINGS I NEEDED AND CANNED GOODS TO STOCK UP A BIT.  WOE IS ME, NO TURKEY BREAST.  THEY ONLY HAD A LIMITED AMOUNT AND EVEN 3 DAYS INTO THE SALE, NONE LEFT.  
I THINK I WILL JUST MAKE A VARIED ROASTING OF WHATEVER I FEEL LIKE EATING THAT DAY.  MAYBE MEATBALLS, PORK CHOPS, BRACIOLE (STUFFED STEAK), OR/AND CHICKEN BREASTS.  WHATEVER I WANT I HAVE PLENTY OF IN MY FREEZER.

I GOT MY LATEST LIBRARY BOOK, HUGGER MUGGER BY ROBERT PARKER.  NOT A BIG FAN OF HIS, BUT HE'S OK.  AT LEAST ITS IN LARGE-PRINT.
WENT TO COFFEE MORNING LATE BUT JUST CHATTING.  I DON'T IMBIBE SINCE THOSE SWEETS ARE NOT ON MY MENU AND BESIDES, CAKES, DONUTS, MUFFINS ARE NOT EVER SOMETHING I CRAVE.  NOW CHOCOLATE CANDY, THAT'S ANOTHER STORY.

WHEN IT COMES TO TIME CHANGE, I NEVER MINDED IT WHEN I WORKED IN THE CITY.  I GOT OUT AT 4:30 AND CAUGHT THE BUS ABOUT 100 FEET FROM THE OFFICE DOOR.  IT WAS DARK AND I LOVED IT.  IT FELT LIKE A SOFT COCOON, UNTIL THE DEAD OF WINTER WHEN THE WINDS BLEW STRONGLY.  MAYBE THAT'S WHY I AM A NITEOWL NOW, NOT GETTING TO SLEEP TIL THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING EVERY DAY.

STAY SAFE LADIES.  HUGS, QB S 

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