Another Interesting Day

 First things first. I was at PT today. I took Bob some veggies from the garden. Afterwards I went to moms for the applique group meeting. I had been there first, but no one was there. So, I really didn't expect much when I went. I arrive to find Micheale there with Jeanine. Jeanine didn't have anything to work on, so I gave her mom's block that I was working on. Conversation went to the back basting issues. Jeanine doesn't do back basting, and she didn't know what to do. We explained it to her, and she did fine. 

I worked on the baby blocks. I'm still shocked at moms' attitude towards doing the blocks. She stated she doesn't want to do another, nor does she want to help with the ones that are doing one. That's not like mom, but who knows. 

I pulled out the Swade that I needed to get this one finished. The tough and the feet need to be done and then I can finish the back stitching. 

This one is mine, and I finished getting the left ear on. Now I'm putting the collar on. Next will be to work on the face and then start the back stitching. It shouldn't take long. I just need to get it done. Plus I have another dog to do. I'm surprised at how long it's taking the group to do it, since they agreed to. Not my problem, I guess. Trouble is, I may end up being the one doing all the work. Don't want to be that person because it wasn't my idea. 

I left early to go with Patrick to the casino. He wanted the day away. We played till about 5 pm and then went to the deli for his Prime Rib. I had a burger, but it really didn't taste like a "ground beef" burger. I was surprised. Not a burger I was happy with, but ate it. 

We came home and watched the rest of the Mariner's game!!!!! WE WON!!! 15 inning and we WON! So, cool!!

So, my day was fun and interesting. Plus I was able to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Quilts of Valor Presentation Day

 Today, I got ready for the presentation. Debbie called and needed a ride, so I picked her up. Then we went to Dutch Brothers for our drinks. Headed to the museum and it looked like there was stuff going on. We didn't mess with the "drama" as we were there for the veterans. 

Marilyn came down from Tacoma to help honor our veterans. She helped present the quilts. It was awesome. 

Kenneth Proske, Kathleen Powell (sister to Kenneth) are on the left. I can't remember the next 4 and the one on the end, but they were Lester Dow, Carroll Hill (his the fourth from the left) Alan Pierson, Wade Sampson. From the right, #2 and #3 are brothers - Tim Tidyman and Wayne Tidyman, Jr. 

It was a lot of fun with this group! We had a good time and have enough quilts right now to give them out for the end of the year. The ones that come in will be ready for next year as we are done after November 11th - Veterans Day. 

I stopped and got gas, then came home. I worked on the 2 certificates. One was needing a change, and the other was needing to be sent out. Kathleen was presented when we found out she served as well and wanted to honor them together. 

The rest of my day was sitting and watching TV. Plus chatting with Patrick. We have our new chairs coming on Saturday. He wants to go to the casino tomorrow, but it will have to wait till after my PT and being at moms. He wants me home around 1 pm. lol 

I wasn't in the mood today to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Working On Family History And Meeting Night

 Today, I was up and ready for Val to come over. When she arrived, I was chatting with Debbie on the phone. We were working on Quilts of Valor stuff. Val won't be able to make it tomorrow. We'll see her next time. Our sew day is next week. 

I then got to work on the family history. I wanted to work on Patrick's family some more. I added about 200 names to the Wiltzius tree. We now have 4,600+ names to his tree. I have more to work on, and will probably try to do that this weekend. I worked on my Taylor family tree yesterday and it's over 14,000 names. The research is fun. I did find some had different dates than I do, but I decided to keep the dates I have because it's usually wrong when I get the dates they have. 

I then played on my tablet and relaxed with Patrick. His brother, then sister called, so it was easier to play and listen then it was to work on the trees. 

After supper we had a water meeting. Only 4 houses of 24 houses showed up. We have to up the fees and we had sent out a message to everyone they needed to attend because of raising fees. It's amazing how many people don't attend these meetings. Scott and Patrick do all the work, and they still won't come. Oh, well. They will be getting a bill her shortly. 

We got back at 8:30 pm, so I didn't have time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Been Thinking Of The Past Again

This morning, while showering, I had a thought about toilet paper and toilets. Weird how we think of things while in the shower! This of all things! But I found myself thinking of the past - yet again. I do miss my father!

I remembered the story my dad told me about having to go out to an "outhouse" to use the bathroom. I knew of outhouses, but thought toilets was before his birth. Guess not. Anyway, I remember him telling me that they didn't have toilet paper like they do today. When I questioned, "then what did you use?" He came back with "magazines and corn cobs." I was shocked. Corn cobs? Then we laughed about how rough it was to use a corn cob and if you weren't careful with the magazine the ink would get in places you wouldn't want it to. lol He even told me of how they would jump out at each other when they wouldn't expect it, and playing pranks. I can imagen what dad and his siblings would do to each other! They loved to play games and prank each other. 

 Then my brain went to when I was 5 years old and we were traveling to WA from MD. We stopped at dad's cousin's place in ND. Adams, ND was where my grandparents were from. I remember I needed to go to the bathroom and asked mom where the bathroom was. Both mom and dad told me it was "outside." I went around the house looking for the bathroom and came back. I asked again, and when the rest of the family figured out what I was asking, they all laughed. Dad took my hand and walked me out to the outhouse. I smelled it, turned around and said, "No, that's not a bathroom." I refused to use the outhouse. So, they brought me back in the house and his Aunt told them I could us the "chamber pot." A CHAMBER POT! Ok, that didn't go over well. She pulled it out from under the bed. I looked around and said, "nope." Dad then told me, it's either the outhouse or the chamber pot. Nothing else. I looked around in this big room and was embarrassed of going in such a big room. I couldn't figure out how to use it. But in the end, I pulled up my dress and went. I was more embarrassed when they took the pot out to clean. I learned how to use a chamber pot while we stayed overnight. 

I also thought of my great grandmother who lived in LaGrande, OR. We would go visit every time we came back to the US. Between dad's military service sending us overseas most of my life, we would come back to Seattle and visit. We made time for great grandmother as well. Her bathroom had a toilet with the tank in the wall about 8 ft high. It was one you pulled the handle on standing up. You had to look at the toilet and reach for the pull handle off the tank. The pipe ran down from the tank into the toilet. It was a 2-piece toilet, not like todays.  All of this was part of my growing up. Things change. My children have probably never had to use an "outhouse" or even a toilet like grandma's. I haven't had to use magazines or corn cobs to wipe. I wondered when toilet paper came to be. I do remember the brown toilet paper we had to use in the 60's. That wasn't soft, closer to sandpaper then what we get now. 

Again, I was thinking of the past. And yet, it kills me, that I think of stuff like this! I don't think of interesting or memoirs that are of places I've been. I think of everyday things that make me wonder where they will improve on them. I may have to blame my husband for working in the Wastewater field for having some of these thoughts. And yet, life goes on. 

Okay, we were gone most of the day. I had my physical therapy and then we went to the casino where I got a pillow for the gift. We played on their money for a long time. Then we played another hour or so and came home. 

We stopped and had supper at DQ. My chicken was dry in the sandwich, so the sauce was good to have on it. Patrick had the strips and he liked that. We always get a peanut buster parfait. That's aways good. lol 

Now I'm finishing a few things for Thursday's presentation. I did find one of the ones we entered to receive a quilt went to Mossyrock and should have come to us. I'm going to let it go, don't want to deal with Cindy on that. 

Now the day is gone, and I'm sorry to say I was not Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

 

Got Busy Today

This morning, I decided to head into town and get a few things done today. We didn't have our BE meeting because Geralyn was at her Wool group. Looks like things are getting harder with us meeting. I have had to cancel all last month and now it looks like we will be canceling part of this month as well. Oh, well. 

I was in town, stopped to see Phil while I was in town. I got some stuff at Safeway, and the chicken looked good and fresh, so I bought some. I had to keep it warm - in the bag - till Patrick got home to have lunch with me. He was golfing.  Colleen texted while I was out, to ask for backing and batting. I was sorry I didn't get that before I left. 

Then I played on my games and watched TV while he mowed the yard. I was doing laundry while he was outside. I cut the backing and batting for her. Then washed the backing.  I let her know I would drop it off tomorrow on my way to PT. My appointment is at 11, so I hope to get there around 10:15 am just in case. 

After supper, I charged my tablet and then pulled out my beading. 

Number 2 of 3 is done. I started number 3 after I finished this. I am close to having the first set of ornaments done. It will be fun to get started on the next set. It's Oct, so I am a little ahead. I hope I can keep that up too. 

At least I found the time to get my butt moving and do something! It makes it easier to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Still Not There Yet

I'm getting tired of this cough! I'm getting better, but it's driving me crazy! 

I slept in today, because I could. lol I went to check on the game I was playing and found I was getting points for just sitting in the towers. I'm okay with that because I didn't want to play the war game today. I did play my Seeker's Note game. I'm still trying to get it done. 

I really haven't been in the mood to do anything lately. Not sure if it's just not feeling good, or if there is something else going on in my head. I will keep working on it. 

I did pull out the beading for about an hour. 

I was able to get half of this piece done. I don't have far to go to finish it. I had to re-wire it and get more done. Decided I was done with it. Sophie was hoping I would let her sleep on me when I pulled it out. 

When I booted her off me, I got this attitude from her. She wasn't happy with me. 

It did make it easier for me to get some beading done. That was a short time of Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Just Not There Today

Yep, just not there today. I wasn't in the mood to do much. I'm still coughing and getting tired of it! I'm still not 100% better. My ears started popping, so it's getting better instead of worse. 

I pretty much played my games. I did go out and walk once around the neighborhood. It hurt when I got down by Ron's place. So, I stopped and chatted with Dustin. We talked about how Ron is doing. Then I came back home. I was able to do one lap, but it's only about a half a lap and not a full one. Little bit at a time. 

Then I went with Patrick to see the garden. The deer had a feast. The kale was all gone, carrots missing their tops and the beats were missing their tops as well. It was funny looking at it. Patrick was clearing the garden anyway, so it was fun to see what was chopped off. The tomatoes were a little but not much. Guess the tomatoes aren't as tasty as the rest of the garden. 

I baked some White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. I got the recipe from online. I liked the cookies, but I think I want the old Chocolate Chip recipe and then add in the nuts and chocolate. This recipe was good and had the butter turned to brown butter. I would do that. I just couldn't find my original recipe. I will have to do more looking and make sure I put it in my book. 

We pretty much just enjoyed the day by watching TV. I was listening to my book when Patrick started watching something I didn't want to. Oh, well. 

Sophie wanted her attention. So, I had to get her to sit still for a while. Then when she was happy, she got up and went to the couch where Patrick was. 

Looks like we won't be doing embroidery on Monday. We will next week. I have QOV presentation on Thursday. Should be interesting this week. As much as I would love to say I was, I wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

A Nothing Day

 From interesting to nothing. Not bad! lol 

Today, I was coughing still. I hate this mess I have! I have been coughing so much that I get a headache every time!

I cleaned up the kitchen, house and whatever else I could find. I worked on laundry. Then I played my war game that took 2 1/2 hours. It was fun and we won. So, I'm shocked I am moving on to the next round. It's interesting. I'm learning a lot but I'm still staying in the middle of the pack. Each round they eliminate those who don't reach the right level. It's fun. 

I played my search and find game as well. It's almost over with the new aviators and I would like to get them. Probably won't though. It's still fun to try. Better Halloween is the next theme. 

Sadly, I wasn't anywhere close to being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

  

Interesting Day

This morning, I needed to go to my PT appointment. First, we had a war game, which I could only play part of. I played for the first 25 mins, then when I got to the appointment, I played another 10 mins. 

 Texted Bob and told him he needed to come and get the veggies because I couldn't carry them. I brought the walking poles that I borrowed from mom. I was told I can try and walk on them around the neighborhood. I was going to, but then on the way home, got a text saying my credit card was hacked. So, I asked Patrick about it. Since he was going to the credit union anyway, I went along to see what was up. 

We got to the credit union. I asked about my credit card, he checked it out and gave me another card. I asked about the charge, and he said it wasn't on the card. I'm okay with that, a new card works for me. Patrick's card had been blocked, so he gave him his card as well. I think my card that we shared was destroyed last time, so I didn't get one this time. Oh, well. 

Came home and I played for a while. I let Patrick sleep while I listened to my book and played my game. Had another war game. At least we won them both. 

Charged my tablet and then sat down to work on my applique for the baby quilt. 

Of course, Sophie had a different idea! 

Applique is easy enough. I'm getting a lot done on this. I have to finish the left ear, then the tie. Once those are done, I need to add the noise and eyes. Embroidery will be last. I was surprised I got as much done as I did. I haven't been doing applique in a long time. At least it's coming along. I ended up with the other dog for this pattern. So, once this is done, I have the next one to work on. Oh, well. Mom's group is lazy when it comes to doing stuff for others. Mom won't even do the other dog, and she got her pig done first. Nancy and Carmen haven't even started and are on a cruise till after the 10th. So, it's going to be interesting if anyone gets much done for this quilt. AND it was THEIR ideas. 

At least I was able to find the time to do some applique, which made me Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Trip To Olympia To See Sheryl

This morning, I had an appointment in Olympia. Sheryl and I worked out getting together for her group to quilt 10 of our quilts. She also gave me 8 quilts from her stuff. I told her to feel free and take any of the quilts I brought for their group. They aren't the prettiest, but they will do in a pinch. She is getting those quilted for us. 

I had my appointment and I'm comfortable with what the surgeon said. I was asking about the fluid in my breast that was where the cancer was. It's common to have. He said if they tried to take the fluid, it would fill back up, if they took it out, chances are it would come back. As long as we keep an eye on it, it should be fine. So, like everything else, I have to just keep an eye on it. Self-breast exams as well. I was happy with what he said and will just watch it. The radiologist would be able to determine if there are changes in that area, but otherwise, it's common. Good to know. 

Then we headed to Costco. By that time, I was hurting! We got stuff for both mom and Phil. Then we dropped them off at mom and Phil's. I wear a mask to make sure I didn't pass it to mom. Patrick and Christine were there helping her with USAA. She all set now. Then we stopped at Phil's and dropped off his stuff. All's good. 

Then we came home. I played on the tablet a bit. Then I pulled out my beading - need to get moving on this! 

Didn't get a lot done, but I did more than half of this part. I wasn't all there. Had to do a few other things as well. I'm busier than I want to be. We got plane tickets to visit Patrick's sister. We worked on getting our chairs scheduled to be delivered. So, a lot came up today. 

I'm just happy to be able to get back into the mood of being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

After Two Days Of Sleeping

 Today, I was getting ready to get back to normal. No such luck. I was up and sore. I had my PT today so didn't do much till it was time to go. 

Gave Bob all the information I had from my last appointment. Told him to keep the information. I didn't need it. He worked on my hip and then he told me I need to walk with a stick. I walked with one he had and we talked about it. I could order one, but just not sure if I want to. I may not use it much. We will see. I will check with mom. 

Came home and we left for the casino. We got the gift after we were done. It was interesting though, because the sign was up, they were out of gifts. I'm glad I had a ticket for mine. It's a pizza oven that can be used in a grill. Interesting. If nothing else a gift at Christmas time. lol We stayed about 3 hours. Played pretty good. But after a while I was just tired and worn out. So, we came home. 

I was telling Patrick I had point at McD's that needed to be used today. He told me he didn't feel like McD's today "but maybe tomorrow." I could have kicked him! No worries, but it bugs me when I bring things up and he says, "maybe later." Then we miss out of free stuff. UGH, MEN, they don't get it!

I'm still under the weather. I even wear a mask when I went to see my PT. Didn't want him to get what I have. He told me his daughter and whole family have COVID. The baby is only a couple months old too! I pray they get better soon. I didn't think of covid, so I didn't test myself. 

I played search and find tonight. Not in the mood for my war games lately. I will do my daily but won't be working it for a while. 

Tomorrow I'm dropping off quilts in Olympia. I am going to give her a bolt of fabric that we haven't used. Maybe she can use it with her group. I haven't done anything even close to being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!