Another Day Of Garage Selling

 Today I had a little more time before heading to the garage sale. I stopped and got some tea. 

I arrived around 9:20 am and the doors were already open. Colleen was already there. It wasn't a busy day. It was so slow that I wondered when 5 pm would come around. It was Colleen and I for a while. Then Debbie arrived around 3:30 and mom arrived around 4 pm. I called Patrick to come get the TV stand because it didn't go. The TV went finally. We sold a few bigger items but not enough to make it a really good day. We ended up with only about $250 but we did make over $800 for the 2 days. It made for a good garage sale. We left a lot for the thrift shop in Rochester at the Methodist Church. When we were looking at all the boxes we didn't fill back up, it felt good that we sold that much in total. 

I stopped and got a burger at Wendy's. Then I came home. It was around 6 pm by then. It really did make for a very long day. I was thinking I should have taken something to work on while I waited for customers. At least we got a couple donations as well. 

Long day = a tired day. AND NOT a day of Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Garage Sale All Day

This morning, I was up around 7:30 am to leave by 8:30 am. I thought our garage sale was at 9 am today but found out it wasn't till 10 am. So, I was a good hour and some early. 

All the vendors were there, so at 9:25 am we decided to open the doors. We had a good run of stuff going out the door. Then when Debbie showed up, she brought stuff she had and we put that out. A lot of stuff was being sold at cheap prices. We sold the guitar, trunk and a few other things. 

It was a quick day till about 3 pm then it took forever to get to 5 pm. I took Debbie home and then came home to supper ready for me. Patrick fixed supper and it was really good. Then I sat and counted the money from the sale. We made about $600 and have another day to go. It's going to be another long day for me tomorrow. 

I'm beat but at least the sale doesn't start till 10 am. I will try and get there around 9:30 am just in case they open early again. 

I didn't even have time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Getting Ready For The Garage Sale AND Trip To Olympia

 This morning, I left around 9 am for my dentist appointment. I had a cleaning appointment, and it went well. I do like my new dentist office. 

Then I headed over to the garage sale and found one of the big items was marked really cheap and sold. So, I couldn't fix the price. lol I did fix the price on the guitar as it was too cheap also. We sold some stuff even before we started. I brought home the money to put in the box. It's ready to go for tomorrow. 

I baked the bread I had made yesterday. I wanted to bake it before we got back. So, I was a little late in getting to moms. But the bread (sourdough) was really good!

I used the new pot as well. It's perfect for the bread I make. I had a grilled cheese sandwich for supper today. lol 

Then we headed to moms to pick her up. She needed to go get her hearing aid fixed. Patrick drove up and decided to wait for us in the car. Mom took off her hearing aid, and we got eggs and chips that she wanted. It was funny! I made her walk with me to get the eggs and chips. When we had to go to a different place for the chips, she huffed and really didn't want to walk that far. I made her walk. Then we picked up her hearing aid and checked out in the self-checkout area. Texted Patrick we were coming out. We then headed home. Dropped mom off and came home. 

It was a "quick" trip that took about 2 hours, but we didn't mind. Then I was trying to decide what I wanted to do. Ended up playing games. In otherwards, it wasn't my day for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Getting Garage Sale Ready

This morning, Patrick and I loaded up the truck. Then we dropped off 2 quilts at the church. Next was at Phil's to pick up the stuff he had to go to the sale. 

We arrived at the grange to unload. It was A LOT! And they told us when we got there, we couldn't take any more stuff. So, I needed to send an SOS to stop bringing stuff for the sale. We unloaded everything. There is a lot of stuff, and I just hope we get rid of most if not all of it! 

 

It's piled high and it's even under the tables. If we can get rid of the bigger stuff, it will make room. We have a TV and stand as well. 

Once we dropped off, we headed to get the money for the sale and wash the truck. Then we came home. 

I worked on some bread baking and will have that ready for tomorrow. 

Then I played. Once that was out of my system, I pulled out my cross stitching. 

I filled in a couple areas that were missing. Then I got to work on the way down with the steps. I'm in the light green area. I think I'm back on track, looking at the phone. I hope to get some more done soon. I'm enjoying this. I just wish I could get myself to work on it more often. lol 

Today was busy and fun. I got a lot done and got a ton of stuff out of the house/garage. I even found the time to enjoy being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Casino Day

Today, I didn't want to get up. I figure I'm still trying to get rid of whatever it is I have. Trouble is, I talk like a frog and everything else is fine. So, who knows what this is. 

Patrick was golfing, so I played for a bit. When he got home, we left for the casino. We started out with some money to play on. Of course. that didn't last long. We played on our money and when we finally found a machine to play on, it kept us going for a while. It was nice. We played a good 4 hours. Then we ate at the deli there. Their food is good and we only pay from the card. So, it really isn't costing us - or at least it seems that way. But when you spend as much as we do, we are actually paying for it with the money they give back. NOT a win, win, but it works for me. 

Came home and had to get 3 quilt tops ready for quilting. I picked up 2 from Martha but one of them was really short. I'm glad she didn't finish it off, because it needs more rows. I will work on it later. I have 2 quilt tops to work on now. I have to add the border to the one Mary brought me a couple months ago too. This one I got today will take a little longer. Once the backing and batting was cut, I started washing the backings. I will drop 2 of the 5 tops off at the church to be quilted. The other three I will take with me to the garage sale for Colleen or Kelsey to pick up. We have plenty that need quilting. So, I need to get moving on getting the other 2 done. 

We watched the "state of the union address" and I won't say any more. I was happy to see those honored - at least most of them - but the rest was - well let's not say. 

It's been a decent day. I should have been doing something but just didn't feel like it. This thing I have, has taken my energy. Which put me in the wishing stage of Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Not Feeling Well Today

This morning, I woke to not feeling well. I went back to sleep and woke at 9:30 am realizing I needed to get moving. I called Georgie and told her I wouldn't be coming. Found out Bonnie couldn't make it either, so got a hold of Gerilyn and cancelled. I'm just hoping I'm not getting the crap that is going around. 

So, I played on my tablet and just took the day off. Patrick got in after golfing and was surprised I actually did what I said I would do - stay home. 

We both took a nap around 2 and didn't get up till a little after 4 pm. We watched TV and that was about it. Nothing to do. I'm still a little off but not as bad as I could have been. 

Patrick found out we made the paper. Our presentation was in The Chronicle.

Not anywhere close to being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Oops! Missed A Day

 This morning, I was cleaning up. Had things to do and get done. 

Once all that was done, I played games. Watched TV and played games. Wasn't in the mood to do much till around 2 pm. 

Then I pulled out my cross stitching.

I worked on the upper left area. Now I'm coming back down. I had to take out a good part of the area in the top left where the green is. I had the wrong color there. So, I ripped it out and put it back in. 

I was having fun with this; I must have put 400 stitches in today. I think it looks better in the photo right now. At least I can tell what it is. The arm is coming through now. I have more to do on the dress and then I will be heading back down. I was off a couple times today but figured out what I did wrong and got back on track. 

Yesterday, we had the presentation of the 9 active-duty personnel. My brother did an awesome job, but we had some trouble with the person before him. She doesn't want to let go of the position, so I need to work on that. 

They were awesome to work with. I have photos but will post them on Facebook first before I post them here. It was like being home again, in a way. I do miss the military life and always have after I was no longer a dependent. At 19 years old, my life turned upside down. It wasn't easy, and even today, I still have a hard time with not being on a base. But life is good! 

At least I was able to get more done today and be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Another Trip To The Casino

This morning, we decided to go to the casino. We didn't have any plans, and Patrick hasn't golfed for a couple of days. He really doesn't like the cold weather. So, this gave him something to do. We played first with their money and then ours. I ran into Bev and her husband Robert. Robert used to work at the museum but lately he's cut back there. We chatted; it was good to see them both. They apparently go on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. If Patrick wasn't golfing, chances are we would go that often too, but this is enough. I think we were there 3 times this week though. 

Came home around 4:30 pm. I had to work on my speech for tomorrow and chat with my brother about times. Then I had to work on getting stuff ready for Donna as well. I think I'm ready for tomorrow but just need to read and re-read the speech before I will be comfortable. 

We had supper when we got home. I decided to play. I didn't want to work on anything since I am a little nervous about tomorrow. I hope it goes well. Donna asked the news people to show up as well as the newspaper. So, I hope it goes well. 

It was a quiet day for both of us. We just relaxed when we got home. We are going to meet with my brother's family tomorrow after the presentation. Patrick told them about the Rib Eye steak house, and I think we all will be going there afterwards. 

So, as much as I would have liked, it didn't turn out to be my day of Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

I Tried!

 This morning, I was up and playing my war games. Then Patrick came home and I was playing my war game "war" for an hour. Once that was done, I kept playing. 

I did bake a "Better Than Sex" cake today. 

I started to work on my cross stitching. Then after supper I sat to work on it some more - till my phone rang. Judy called me from WI and wanted to talk to me about being on a committee for Brazilian Embroidery. I told her I wasn't happy with the way things are going but would be willing to be on the committee to talk about changes. The meeting is the 2nd of March. So, I will try it out. If I can help, I will renew my membership, but if not, I won't. Didn't comment to the membership part. We ended up chatting for over an hour. 

Patrick went to his meeting and was back before I was done with Judy. 

I went back to what I was working on. Then Sophie moved over on my lap and decided she wanted to play with the threads. When that didn't work, she put her paws in the way. So, that pretty much stopped me from doing much more. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. 

This is how it works, put the paw there, then fall asleep so I can't do squat. Must be nice! I could throw her off me, but tonight I know she would be back because I shut her out of the computer room while I was on the phone. She seems happier with me this way. Otherwise, I could get the moving around me, getting in my way - other ways - and then climb on me and get in my face. Trust me, this was easier. 

I guess I can just be happy I was able to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

From Busy To Lazy

This morning, I needed to get stuff ready and head out the door. I had to redo the certificate and get it ready for the male. Then I had to get the quilts in the house done with labels and get them ready to go to the museum. I had to stitch down one of the labels, but that wasn't hard. I was hoping to be out the door by 10:05 am but had to wait till 10:30 am. 

First stop was at Jo's to pick up the panel quilt. Then it was off to the museum where I met up with Debbie. We put the quilts away and will decide on Saturday which ones we will use. Then I had to head to Walmart - not my favorite place but was able to get in and out without any trouble. Then headed to the post office to mail the certificate. Next Safeway, I had to get my heavy cream to make ice cream with the new "My Mug Ice Cream Maker" that we got at the casino. Off to say hi to my son and then home. 

Got home and fixed lunch. I was hunger. Then I sat and watched TV with Patrick while working on the laundry and playing my games. It wasn't my best day playing but I have a way of ticking people off! lol 

It's been busy and lazy today. But it hasn't been Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Presentation At The Chehalis Tribe

Today, I was sleeping in. I didn't want to get up. 9 am was the time I decided to move! Patrick was already in the living room. 

We left around 11:15 am. Patrick dropped me off at the Elder Center and he went on to the casino to play. I didn't think about it, but I could have dropped him off and then came over. 

We had lunch with the Elders. Then we did the presentation for 2 veterans. It was awesome! We were holding up the quilt forever while the first veteran talked about being a Green Bera (sp?). He served in 1965-1967. It was fascinating to hear his tails. Then he went from Vietnamese to English with ease. It was awesome to hear. 

 Our presentation was quick and sweet. The longest part was listening to the veterans who told us what they did. It was well received and they want us to come back and honor more veterans. This is a good relationship with the Chehalis Tribe. I'm looking forward to honoring their Tribal members. 

Debbie dropped me off at the casino and then I played with Patrick. He said he wasn't doing very good. So, I played with him and he was doing better. At least he didn't lose everything he had. lol  Only about half. 

Came home around 6 pm. I was tired the whole time at the casino and now. I'm thinking of calling it a night early. I need to stop yawning! lol 

So, my day wasn't anywhere close to being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!