Monday At Moms

Yesterday, mom turned 91. So, I went to Safeway this morning and picked up a cake for her. I thought there would be more at our meeting, but as it turned out, there was only three of us. Georgie, mom and myself. 

I took my beading. I also took some fabric for mom and Georgie to work with. They almost have one of the panel quilts done. Since mom had to go get her teeth cleaned at 11 am, Georgie and I chatted. I was able to get part of the next ornament done. 

I finished three of them there and the last one was while watching TV. Georgie and I pulled out the panel quilt her and mom were working on. It was a little off on the one side. So, when mom came home, I showed her and she tried to fix it. Even with taking part of it out, it still needed help. We ended up taking part of the side of the panel out and trimming it so it would lay right. Once we did that, it was sewing together a lot better. They just needed to add the borders on it and then I will be getting it ready to be quilted. 

After Georgie left to head to Wal-Mart, mom and worked on getting some "Blair" clothes for her. Once that was done, then I had to show her how to do the borders. She said she hasn't put a quilt together in a long time, so needed a reminder. We had the two sides done and were putting the top border on, when Jo showed up with some stuff for the garage sale or for anyone that wanted the stuff. Its quilt related, so it's going to go pretty fast. I stayed and chatted. Then around 3 pm I left. 

Came home and worked on the Polish Sweet Bread that I was working on before I left. It turned out good actually. At first, I wondered. There isn't a lot of "sugar" in it, so it turned out pretty good. 

I got to work on another beaded ornament and like I stated above, I finished one of the five parts. 

Life is good. Mom is still going strong. We had a good meeting, and I actually had time for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Mom's 91st Birthday

This morning, we were up early. I couldn't believe how slow the day went. At least the morning seems to take forever to move. 

I worked on my cross stitch after getting some cleaning done. 

I worked on it for a while before it was time to go to moms. We took some fabric for the quilts her and Georgie were working on. I brought one home. We also took mom so flowers from the garden and 2 pots of flowers for her front door. She was happy to get them. We sat and talked to her for an hour or more. She was telling us about Nancy having heart issues. She's supposed to go to the cardiologist on Tuesday. Mom's doing a lot better. She looked good today. I will probably stop and get some cupcakes for her Birthday tomorrow. Our meeting can celebrate as well. 

We stopped at Safeway and I got some food for supper. I bought the chicken and tatter tots. It was good, but I needed something less greasy after I was done. 

Then I played my war games and beaded.

I was able to get 2 of the 5-star points done. It's fun to do. I will work on more. I'm not sure how many I need to make for a tree, but our small tree would do with about 10 of them. lol - Which means I have a ton to make. I may change the colors after 10 each. It takes about a day to do them, and I only worked on them this evening. It was a 2 for 1 day! That's how I stay Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Back To Some Beading

This morning, I wanted to sleep in but couldn't. 

Got up and played my war games for a bit and then got some laundry in. 

Once that was going, I listened to my audiobooks and watched a YouTube video on the 3D beaded star ornaments. I wanted to do another one or two.

I was able to get this done today. It took all afternoon, but it was fun to do. I have decided I will do more. I think my tree will look great with these. I may have to make a couple sets for my kids as well. It is the size of a quarter or just a little bit bigger. I think it looks cute. I have other ones that are bigger, and I did the bigger one for Katt a couple years ago. She may need more, so I may do those for her as well. 

Something fun to do, even though it takes time. Plus, it turns out to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Now To Remember What I Did Today

I didn't want to get up this morning. Lately it's more fun to just stay in bed. But I am always up by 8:30 am now anyway. 

I enjoyed an hour before Patrick came in from golfing. When he got home I took my walk. Got in 7 laps which is 2.39 miles. Not bad. Then I was waiting to see when 1:30 pm came round because I had the war game, I'm still in. Before the game started, I worked on my cross stitching. 

After the war game was over, Patrick and I went to the old Sunbirds and got some flowers baskets for our deck. We also picked up a couple plants for mom for her Birthday (Sunday) and Mother's Day. We filled the car up and it swelled wonderful! lol 

Then came home and got a few more things done before I got back to my cross stitching. 

We have a bird that loves to chirp at us while the screen door is open. So, I was going to take the picture, and as I clicked the photo, it flew away. He doesn't seem to mind us being around. It's fun. Maybe next time he will be in the photo!

I was able to work on the right side some more. I am getting closer to the face. I will be getting more done this weekend. I've decided I need to finish this and get it off my list of things to do. I will then pull out my cat beading and work on it. They both need to be finished. I enjoyed working on the right. Sophie was trying to help me from time to time but didn't work. She's been in my lap more than usual lately. I was still able to enjoy being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Thursday - Not My Favorite Day

Was up early this morning. Had a phone call from Kaiser and I'm having to go back in for my HPV16 virus showing up. 

Then I relaxed and played games. I didn't feel like playing the 1 pm game today, so wasn't in either groups. I do have the challenge tomorrow at 1:30 pm and looking forward to that. 

I really didn't do much all day. I was answering calls, texting and just trying to enjoy the peace and quiet. Patrick worked out in the yard. 

It's about time I finish this up! So, I pulled it out and worked on the right side. I'm getting closer. It's taking time, but I really do enjoy working on it. I wish I had thought about it sooner today to get more done. 

So, as lazy as I was, I was also Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Casino Wednesday

This morning, we left around 10 am. I needed to pick up a quilt from the church and then we went to the casino, like we do every Wednesday. 

We arrived around 10:30 am and left around 5:00 pm. We spent most of the day there. Partly because we wanted to get a pizza and they don't open till 4 pm. As usual, we played our favorite games and a couple we haven't played in a long time. One of them we figured doesn't pay as good as the others, so we didn't stay there very long. We got so far ahead that we were able to play on that money for a couple hours. We actually came home with the money we lost last week, so we are still ahead and "even" as far as that goes. Patrick wasn't feeling that great, but he did pretty good. The bigger wins were his, and the smaller ones were mine. Some of the bonus' didn't get a big pay out, but it's enough to keep us playing. When we were way ahead, we decided to play a couple hundred at $5.88, which I choke on when we do. It says you get a better chance at getting the wheel. Here's a good hint - DON'T DO IT. The bonus never came. When you bet higher, the less chances of you getting a bonus as often as if you played less. When we went back down, we hit the bonus right off. The "hook" is to make you want more chances at getting the bonus, but in reality, you don't get them. One keeps hoping it will "hit" and it doesn't. I watched one guy play low, up his bid, win, up his bid again, win, and then go for $10 a spin. He lost $200 in a blink of an eye. Then he got out. I see more people (mostly elderly ladies) win big with a 50 cent bet. They sit there all day and win or they sit there all day and loss. Sometimes I have more fun watching the players then actually playing. Depending on the day. 

The ones I hate are the ones that see us playing together. They come up and ask if they can play on the machine I'm sitting on. If there is a sit next to Patrick, I will let them, but some are RUDE and want me to move when there isn't a chair on the other side of Patrick. Not only that, when I tell them they can take the chair next to me and play, they get pissed off and leave. I found that they want the game we are playing on, and they will see if I will move. I had to stand one time, and then we left. Sure enough the gal moved into the game we were playing. She wouldn't stop playing the game I was sitting at. So, after a half hour of standing we left. I won't do that again. If they want my chair they will have to have a place for me to sit before I will give it up. I should say, "Are you serious? Where am I going to sit if I give it to you?" That's life I guess. People have become ruder over the last few years. Common curtesy is out the window. 

We have been home a bit and I'm enjoying my games. I even went to listen to some of the people I play with in the war game. It's fun to hear their voices. I enjoyed it. But I didn't take time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Took The Day Off! LOL

 Okay, so I'm not working, just retired. 

Which means I can do whatever I want to. So, I slept till about 9:30 am. Patrick got home around 10:30 from golfing. So, I was getting laundry going - and this time I really did do laundry. 

Then I went for my walk. I should have eaten or drank something before I went, but I didn't. So, I texted Patrick to bring me water. I ended up doing a lap before he came out with the water. I then did 2 more laps and called it done. I was able to get 6 of 7 laps. I just couldn't do the 7th lap because my body wasn't happy with me. 

I got a call from Bryan and took it. He was asking me to get some information for him. I don't do AI and I don't want to add that to my computer. So, I wasn't much help. 

Then Debbie and I went to DB to get some coffee. I got hot tea for me and peach tea for Patrick. We talked about get a group for the Muckleshoot tribe. We now have a contact for them. 

Came back home and just played games. Patrick was sleeping on the couch and I let him. If I moved too much, I would wake him. So, I spent the day "off." I didn't go anything at all. I did get my forms ready for the fair this year. I'm going to be judging again this year. 

And that's what a day off is like - Nothing special, just lazy! And not Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Almost Done

This morning, I had to go down and cut batting and backing to take to Colleen this afternoon. 

I was out the door and at moms about 10 minutes late. Sandy from Ocean Shores beat me to moms. We had a good visit with everyone. I was working on my rose piece. Mom and Georgie were asking about the quilts they are working on and are almost done with. 

 I worked on the beadwork on the leafy areas. The right side is almost done. I have the top and left side to do. Then it's done! It looks a little better than I thought it would. I'm liking it more the more I get done. 

Was a block from Colleen's when Debbie called asking where I was. Told her at Colleens and she sent me off to the museum. The museum is closed and Ted's cousin was waiting for me. I was there in about 10 minutes. He gave me 15 applications for quilts. As I was getting ready to enter them, I found that they are from the Muckleshoot (sp) tribe in Auburn WA. So, I'm waiting to see what we will do. We contacted a quilt group up there that can handle them. Now we have applications for them. Debbie is going to get that done for us. So, I'm holding on the applications. 

Stopped at Colleen's and picked up a quilt. Dropped off the quilt I got from mom today. So, chatted for a bit and came home. 

Got home and Sophie was wanting attention. Once I got started with her, I didn't feel like doing anything else. I have more to work on, just need to get moving on them. Gave mom my quilt kit. Came home with some green fabrics that she didn't want to deal with since they were in a bag. I was okay with that, since some of it was mine. 

I'm just happy that today turned out better than yesterday. I'm back to Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

I Have Been Trying!!

Today, I was up early. The sun was up really early and that wakes me up before I want to get up. Patrick doesn't like to sleep in the dark (MAN! Do I miss that!!) so we get the sun coming in every morning. Better when it's raining, then I can sleep longer. lol 

I got laundry going - just one load because I forgot I started laundry today. Anyway, I worked on my family history. I worked on the BROWN side of my family and was surprised at how far back I was able to go. But it wasn't on the other BROWN branch that I really wanted to research. Chances are they will hook up eventually. I spent the afternoon and added about 50 more names to my tree. 

Then I decided to work on my beading......and work on my beading......and UGH!

Do you see?! I took the ✔ off, then I tried to fix it. And I tried to fix it and fix it. I ended up with less done than I had yesterday! I spend a good 2 1/2 hours trying to get another V done. Yea, nope! I may have to just start all over and see if I can do it without stopping. Then I can try and figure out what I did wrong on this one. How in the world can this be hard?? Photos of every step, step by step. I get this far, take a break and I'm so confused my brain needs cleaning out! OH! I know!! Find something else for an ornament!! Dang!!

So, as much as I would love to say I had fun. I didn't! I took out more than I put in. So, in no way was I Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Interesting Day

 This morning, I couldn't go back to sleep, so was up at 7 am. I woke around 4 am and kept waking up every few minutes. So, gave up after a while. 

I was enjoying the morning, by playing games when Patrick reminded me of the Zoom meeting with QOV state coordinator. Our President was also in the meeting. She talked about the changes and what to expect in the next year. I didn't realize it was her that became President of QOVF. She's with my old group in Olympia. She's also an attorney. So, we are in good hands. Cindy talked about how things were going for WA. There was only 6 of us today. Cindy said 13 came to her Zoom yesterday. I was going to, but we were coming back from the casino, and I didn't get back in time. 

After that, I went for my walk. This time, I made it to 7 laps. Then we went to Safeway to pick up a few things we needed. It's amazing how expensive it's getting at the grocery store. For what we got, a year ago, we could have paid about 2/3's of what it cost today. Patrick had to look over the receipt because he couldn't believe we spent that much. We were also talking about how gas here in WA has jumped to $5.65 a gallon from $4.90 last week. One of the gas stations had it at $6 a gallon. Prices are getting really bad. I don't know how those who go from paycheck to paycheck can afford gas. A lot around her commute to Olympia or Tacoma for work. That is getting expensive for them as well. 

Came home and I played my games. I wanted to play for a while. Then when my tablet ran out, I charged it and tried to get back to my ornament. I can't believe how confused I got with this piece. 

I was making the bind in the V, and for some reason, I couldn't remember what to do. I checked the book that has the pattern, and I tried again. I only got this far! I took that ✔ area apart so many times, I had to finish my thread and tomorrow I will start a new on. The thread was splitting so much that I had to take it out to fix it. Just not my day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

War Game And Casino

 This morning, I could only get 6 laps in on my walking. My watch said I did 1.99 miles. lol I should have walked a few more steps for 2 miles. lol 

At 1:30 pm we had our war game with all the kingdom players. Or at least 1200 players. We are trying to see who's the best - and it's not me. lol I ended up playing against Sux who is in my alliance. It's funny really. I didn't realize it till I saw her big castle. My team beat hers though. We came in second. 

After it was over, we headed to the casino. Patrick wanted to play and was waiting on me. We got to the casino around 3:45 pm. We played till 8:30 pm. It was fun. We won some and lost some. Luck was on our side, but we wanted to keep playing. So, instead we lost $200. Not much compared to what we have from winning the last month and a half. No skin off our noises. It fun and it's something we like doing. We don't do much in the way of travel or spending money. Patrick and I just don't buy a lot. This way, I can spend what I want and don't have to leave it to my kids. lol

Got home and now it's time to listen to my audiobook and look forward to sleeping in. EXCEPT I have a zoom meeting at 10:00 am with QOV. Not looking forward to it, but I will attend. 

In otherwards, I was NOT Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!