Happy Sunday Ladies....today is offical jammie day....I did some yard saling, craft store shopping and general house stuff yesterday before going to work...work was very busy which means good tips...lol which means more craft mola...so today I have decided I am not going anywhere so I can stay in my jammies all day as its my only day off this week. I have bread to make,some quilts to work and of course play w/ my new scrap book toy.
What are your plans today? whatever they are I truly hope everyone has a great day.
dee

Good morning all. I'm not sure I'm up to catching up on all that has happened since about Aug 3, so, I'm just going to jump back in and enjoy the company here.

August has been a crazy month for us so far. Started out getting ready to go to a quilt retreat in Springfield, MO on Aug 5. Left home Aug 4 and spent the night with DH's neice and family in St. Robert, MO. Wednesday am, DH and the great-neice drove me to Springfield, about 90 miles. I got checked in to the hotel and proceeded to have a great time with several other online quilt friends for the next two days. Friday evening, DH got a call that his Uncle had passed away. DH and his Uncle are only a couple years apart in age and were raised together by DH's grandparents like brothers. So, Saturday morning, DH picked me up, along with all of my sewing stuff and we headed to Raleigh, NC. Made a short stop at home Saturday night at midnight. Unpacked the car, repacked the car, took a two hour nap, showered, and continued the trip. Arrived in Raleigh about 1:00 pm. Visitation was scheduled for 5:00 but really started at 4:30. We stood in line with his Aunt until 9:00. Got back to the house and collapsed. Funeral was Monday at 1:30 pm. Lots of people came to the house afterwards. We were staying with his Aunt so had to be nice and visit. Did see a lot of DH's old friends from high school that he hadn't seen in over 30 years. Headed for home Tuesday am.

It was a good thing that I already had a doctor's appointment for Wed am for my annual physical as we were both sick. DH was all stuffy when he picked me up in Springfield. By the Sunday evening, he was miserable. Tuesday on the way home, I started coming down with it. The doctor worked him in with me. We were both coughing and all that goes along with a bad upper respiratory/sinus infection. She put us on antibiotics and we came home and went to bed for three days. We just existed and only did the bare minimum of cooking so we wouldn't starve.

Somewhere during all of that, I got bit by something on the side of my right calf. Since we live out in the country, it could have been several things. Went back to the doctor this past Friday to have it checked out. At first I didn't think it was a bite, but it's not a large red area and very itchy. So, I'm on another antibiotic. Not sure what it was except that the doctor said that it didn't look like the bite of a brown recluse spider.

Today, for the first time since Friday, Aug 8, I feel like sewing. I do need to clean up the sewing room first from where I just dumped things when we made the quick stop between Springfield and Raleigh so I can find the machine and cutting table. I did get my Happy Blocks made while I was in Springfield so that's done. Now to finish the new class sample for the quilt shop and get my BPS block for August made. As soon as I catch up a little more, I'll post some pictures.

I sure have missed everyone. Hope all are well and safe from all of the storms.
Barb Mcf

Good Morning ...

Dee ... your "jammies" day sounds delightful. I was out most of the day yesterday ... and my house is in a shambles. I am re-arranging all my sewing stuff while my machine is gone for repairs. I bought some in expensive plastic draw units to put under my desk units and am trying to figure the best way to organize my srash and scraps. This is all in a corner of my dining room so I have to make it look presentable.

And >>> the bathroom painting and redecorating continues ... this is not a major deal ... the floor, tub and fixtures are all fine ... except for the sink which does need to be replaced ... since we are planniing to keep the vanity, we just need to find a sink that will fit and look right and new faucets ... and, of course, my DH gets to do the plumbing. So there is some stuff from the bath that has to have been pulled out to paint behind ... what a mess my house is ... no one best come visit me now!!!

Barb {{{{{{hugs}}}}} .. what a time you have been having! ... and there I was hoping you were working on the moving and come back and say you were going to soon be settling into your new home ... I will be praying for you and yours health and well-being ... has the bite mark been itchy or just a large red raised patch that has spread outward in a ring???

Pammy ... do you know Cindy ...(Misisipimenace "Miss Tassels" ) ... from the forum here ??? ... she has not been posting much because she is looking to relocate to the Atlanta area due to her DH's job and I think she has been looking specifically at the Douglasville area ...

Good morning Pat,

I've actually did speak with Cindy awhile back about her relocating to the Atlanta area. But wasnt sure when that was going to happen. Do you know if she has found anything yet?

Pammy ... about Cindy ... I do not think so ... she is back home right now. I think ...

Cindy!!!!!! ...
come post ... we miss yoooouuuuuu ...

Hello everyone ) Sorry it is late in the day but here I am
Jennel it sounds as if your dvd sesson was fun I hope you all have a great day at the aquarium today I love going to those places
Dee glad you got ot have a jammies day
BArb I am so sorry to hear that you have had such a miserable time of things I hope all gets better soon so that you can come and play more.
Pat sweetheart do you still not have your machine back??? When do you go get it ? We can all throw a party in honour of its return Meanwhile have fun getting things the way you want them Hope your health is holding up

I have been sewing !!! WooHoo I am making myself a small lap quilt, its about 54" x 54" and will actually sit right on the top of my bed. It is in aqua and teal batiks and I love it I have the binding to finish yet but I am so happy with it apart from my BPS blocks this is the only sewing I have done in and AGE Oh it is a Carpenters Square, think thats what it is called anyway lol

Love and hugs to all who need them

Jacqui

Howdy Girls!

How is everyones Monday going? We had a great time at the aquarium, got to feed and pet the stingrays and sharks. I was really impressed with it (for Oklahoma) I'm sure there are much bigger and better ones in coastal states. My fav was a tunnel you walked thru with sharks swimming all around you! I wish I knew how to post clickable thumbnails for you. Maybe someday.

Barb, you sure have been run thru the mill girl! I hope you and hubby are able to settle back to normal soon.

Dee, I want a jammie day! It sounds like you had a wonderful day planned there. I'm hoping my Sunday goes a lot like that.

Pat... Big hugs for you I knew we should have just sent my old machine to you! This would be a good time to get lots of cutting done though! I have 3 one block wonders to cut out when I get past this brown thing.

I can't wait to see your quilt Jacqui! I like blue quilts, they are always so calm and peaceful. Don't it feel good to be sewing again!

Football starts Saturday here! Just in time for me to take Jeri to the airport and get stuck in traffic on the way home. Go figure. And I will probably miss the beginning of the game. Oh well, maybe I will stop in at the Casino and watch with my son that works there.

Now where is everyone today? I think I hear and echo in here.

Hi sweetheart Yes it certainly does feel good to be sewing again I want to make a couple of toppers to go with this quilt I am going to pop it on the top of my bed and have the toppers on the drawers in the room I really love the blue batiks I WILL find a way to post a pic of this lol
Hope all goes well
Jacqui

Now, Jenell, I'm a hockey fan myself, but isn't it better to be able to watch the END of the game, as opposed to the start (if you can't see the whole thing??) Besides, it might be on the radio, you can listen until you get home. See, there's a solution for most any problem!

Jacqui, I must have missed your post - going to look for it now! I'm so glad you're sewing again. How's the toe? Will that impede you any? Hope not!

Gerda

Jacqui, is that the same that HolyRowly (Debbie) showed us last year? It's a great pattern - I'll bet it looks smashing in those tones!!

Barb, hugs to you and DH! (((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))
Sure hope the rest of the year is better for you both! Condolences on the loss of hubby's uncle - it's always hard. My hubby lost his fave uncle (only 5 years older than hubby, and yes, they were basically raised together too, since my MIL was often hospitalized or sick). 6 years ago, ironically the same day/year our second granddaughter was born!

Gerda