Worked - But Doesn't Feel Like It

This morning, I slept in. I was up at 7 am and went back to bed. Then when I woke, I felt good. 

We got busy with getting the place cleaned up a bit. Then I had my stack of paperwork on the computer test, so I decided to get busy and work on that. I needed to get the information in on the family history. To my surprise, I worked on the WINELAND, TRUE and BROWN families. Brown isn't part of my line, but it is on the branches off my line. I was filling in places. Bryan said he has Brown on his family tree, so wondered if I kept going if it would connect to his side. I will wait and see on that. I have an extra line of TAYLOR and BROWN that connects to mom's side. I don't know if those Taylors are connected to us, but it will be interesting to see how far back I can go on that line.  Genealogy is fascinating to me. I didn't get to live near family and didn't get to hear the stories of our family. So, I want to learn as much as I can. I don't have any idea how to put it in a book, but who knows, I may do it yet. 

Then I was working on laundry as well. I was able to get a lot done, but it doesn't look like it or feel like it. I didn't work on my embroidery, which I need to. So, tomorrow I will put all my effects into getting that close to done. I will see. 

Still need to finish this. I will try after my class is over on Thursday. I just realized I need to do something for Colleen tomorrow. UGH I forgot. 

Today just wasn't my day for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

What A Day! And It's About Over!

 This morning, I slept in again. I'm surprised I'm sleeping so late. Patrick said I snored all night. lol Poor guy. Allergies are back. UGH

I got moving this morning. Didn't play games but did get a few things done before meeting Sandy at the British Tea shop in Centralia. We had lunch there. Talked a good 2 1/2 hours since we haven't seen each other in over 6 months. Please we talked about her heart issues that she's dealing with now. Also talked about everything under the sun. 

Came home around 2:30 pm and Bryan called. He's wanting me to use a new program to be able to contact him and pass on the family history. We talked about mom not wanting to talk to him or write to him. I told him, I really didn't know what moms' problem is, and I think my brother got her going on thinking he might come and kill her. I didn't tell him that though. I really don't know why he's in jail and I don't care. I know him as he is now and that's good enough for me. I told him that too. 

Then I worked on my genealogy. I need to get a few things done. I added more information today and have some more to do. I was cleaning up the cookbooks and got rid of a few. Got rid of the magazines we had too. That took a bit for me. 

Then I took out all the work I had done and started it again. I didn't like the Iris floss for this. Now I'm using Glory and I'm thinking I'm going to double it. I just hope it will work if I do. 

I went downstairs and added the muslin fabric to this piece. I wanted to use the hoop to make the work come out tighter. I think it looks a lot better. I have a lot to get done by Thursday and there is a good chance I will. I'm just hoping to get this part done right. I have the stems to do as well. That may be done on Monday at our meeting. 

I had so much I wanted to get done. At least I did get the embroidery part fixed. I need to work on genealogy, but that may have to wait. My cabinet is now cleaned up. I have more to do and my list is long! I want to get my beading out and get to work on that as well. It may have to wait till after Thursday. IF I can get this part done, then I may be lucky enough to get it all put together on Thursday and call it done - WISHFUL THINKING! That's way I need to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Embroidery & A Movie

This morning, I slept in till about 9:30 am which surprised me. I thought it was earlier than that. Patrick was up and heading out golfing. Bryan called me as he was leaving. 

Bryan wanted me to get working on the program that helps me send things to him. I'm not on my genealogy lately, but now I guess I need to get moving on it. He also wants me to help him with getting a job. So, there are a couple reasons why he wants me on that program. It was complicated but Patrick helped me out when he came home. 

When I came back in from my walk, I decided to work on my embroidery piece. I'm not happy with it. I am going to try using Iris thread instead of the Glory I used. It's too big and bulky. I may end up taking this out, we will see. I want my piece to look good and not crappy. I may do the satin stitch and then go back with the buttonhole. I have a couple things I can do and will see what I like better. 

Patrick was cleaning up the yard. I was walking to get my steps in. Then we decided to go to the movies. Went to see "Heil Mary" which turned out to be awesome! I really enjoyed that. 

Now it's late and I'm thankful I had time for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Stump Work Class Today

This morning, I was working on cleaning up my "inbox" and worked on some genealogy before me class started. I was on the computer when the phone rang, and I was late for the class. I thought it was at 10:30 am but it was at 10 am.  So, I joined up. I didn't have everything I needed, duh! Before Patrick went golfing, I was searching the house for the pattern! I thought I misplaced it, but I didn't. I had it with another stump work class I did a few years ago that's in the drawer here. I re-looked and found it. Thought it was the other class pattern. 

I then was having to get caught up. I think I work a lot faster than others in that class. I had to take stuff out and try again. Once I got my "groove" on, I was on it. 

The pattern is on the top. I was able to get this much done when the class was over. It's more than most did and they were there before me. lol We were told to make a big piece and a small piece for next week. Then we were asked to try and get the greenery done as well. So, I'm going to be busy for a few days to get this all done. 

After class, I pulled out all my STUFF from this cabin that has to do with beading. I needed to put stuff away and organize it better. I had magazines that are cooking magazines that we bought years ago. I'm going to go through those later (tomorrow) and get them ready to give a way. At least I could get my cabinet side organized enough to be able to find things for beading. I still have a bowl of beads behind me, but that is for the Sophie tapestry. I will need to get back to her soon. 

Then I went and sat down to work on my homework. 

I realized as I was doing this, I need to get a lot closer together with the stitches. I am getting better as I go. This one may have to be redone if I don't like it. lol 

This is my stopping point for today. I like working on it. It's coming along. I will be having fun working on this as I go. Woo Hoo!

So, for the first time in a while, I was Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Back To Wednesday's Casino Day

Today, I had a ton of stuff that needed to be done. Patrick went golfing. So, I got up and headed to the Department of Licensing for a new Driver's License. I got there with 2 people already at the desk. I used the computer to sign in. As soon as I was done with that (it said it would be about 10 minutes), the gal called me over. I looked around and said, "me?" She said, "You're the only one here." Too funny, was thinking, "Here's your sign!" I got up there, gave her all my information. Then had to take my glasses off and get my photo taken. Yea, that never turns out good! I think I only had 1 of my DL's that had a good photo, the rest, well I won't say how bad that was!

After that, I headed to moms. I dropped off the box for Mary to do pillowcases. Mom wasn't home at 9:00 am. So, I headed to the car wash. Then an iced tea at Dutch Brothers. Once that was set, I headed to Micheal's to get the floss I didn't have. Then it was home. I got the Roomba to do the dining room and sat down to play my game, when Patrick came home. 

We headed out to the casino. I told him he smelled a little "ripe." He didn't believe me. Funny too, because he thought since he showered yesterday and "just played golf," that he shouldn't be ripe. When we were at the casino, he realized I knew what I was talking about. LOL We played for about 4 hours and then went to Caesars' Pizza right there at the casino for supper. It was really good! We may be doing that more often. We came home with almost as much as we did Sunday. It was nice to be that far ahead again. Hopefully we will stay ahead through April. 

Came home. I then pulled out my floss box and got to work on getting my flossed organized. 

 I had 4 of the plastic bobbins. I thought I had more. So, I had to order more. Just what I need!! Anyway, I wrapped the 4 flosses that I had to wrap. When the bobbins come in tomorrow, I will wrap more. I may even wrap the ones from Maderia. My Maderia is a mess and needs to be wrapped. I will put the DMC number on it, and that should help me out. I just hate buying DMC when I don't want to. But man! Online to buy DMC or any other floss is expensive! Hard to believe floss went from 25cents to 79cents. What the heck! 

Tomorrow is my stump work class on the computer. Should be fun! I look forward to it. That should be a day of Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Finished Taking Quilt Apart

This morning, Patrick decided not to go golfing. Darn! So, we spent the day together. He napped half the afternoon. But I worked on the laundry and my cross stitching. Oh, baked a cake as well. Patrick was bugging me for his "Lazy Daisy Cake" that his mom made. 

First things first. I was able to get all the quilting taken out of this quilt. Then I separated the top from the backing and batting. Now I have to go and cut a backing and batting for it and get it ready to be quilted again. 

Then I decided to work on my cross stitching. I know everyone wants me to do other stuff, but I decided to do something for myself this time. 

I enjoyed working on this. I did find that I had the wrong number for the gem in the hand. So, I will pick it up tomorrow. I need to get my Driver's License, so I can swing by Michael's and pick up the floss I need. I worked on the skin in the upper part. I'm working my way down. I got about 200 stitches in today. That's not bad considering I haven't been spending enough time on this. 

It was a busy day and yet it was a quiet day. It rained all day. So, it was easy to feel tired half the time. That was fine with me. I could enjoy Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

From One Thing To Another

I was up early today. I wanted to go to the Driver's License department to get my license renewed. So, I was up and out the door by 8:45 am. When I arrived, it was closed. Sign said it was closed on Mondays, but open at 8:30 am Tuesday to Saturday. Guess I will go later in the week. 

Then I went to get a tea for myself. They didn't get it extra hot, so made another one. Told them I would pay for the other one, as mom was 90 years old and love chai tea. They gave it to me, no charge. Then went to moms. I was there first. Sandy V showed up later. We had a good visit. Mom and I were taking out the quilting in the QOV quilt that I did with the 250th Birthday panel. 

This is about all I have left to do. I worked on it today. One that is done, I can get it ready to be quilted again. 

After moms, I went to get the car washed and vacuumed. One my way to Colleen's a big wheel truck went by with muddy tires. So, it splashed on my car! Talked about being ticked! It didn't last 10 minutes of being clean!

After that, went to see Phil and then came home. 

Got supper ready for Patrick to put in the oven and then had a virtual meeting trying to help BE get more members. It was an hour and we did get a lot done, but then they needed more work. I told them I have enough stuff with QOV that I can't do much work on this. It's too much time I don't have. So, I think I am finally out of that committee. Plus, I'm done with BE. I'm not going to renew my account. Too much time and energy to stay with them. 

So, I sat down and watched TV while pulling the quilting threads out of this quilt. Then mom tells me she has Ethels quilt that needs to be quilted for Emily. She asked me to get it started. AS IF I have time to do all the stuff she DOESN'T WANT TO DO! I'm getting frustrated with her! She keeps finding things for me to do for her! I'm getting tired of it. I told her we will look it over later and decide how we want to quilt it. I MIGHT START IT, MIGHT NOT. She's driving me crazy! Now she's talking about going to OK to live because she's getting lonesome. In other words, I don't go over enough. I may have to tell my brother and see if he can find a place for her to stay awhile. lol 

At least, taking out stitches can be Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Casino Day

This morning, we did the usual cleaning before heading to the casino. I had to run the Roomba down the hall. I was going to run it just before we got home but forgot. May run it in the morning. 

We headed to the casino. The pans that they gave out are well worth going to pick up. This coming month has cleaning stuff, and we are not interested in those. So, we will move to Wednesdays for casino days. We had an awesome time! I won $856 on the Mega Bonus. I was shocked but it was fun! We had won a lot today. I had 3 $150 wins in Good Cents. By the time we called it a day, we had $1,200 in our pocket. It was a good day today. This will keep us going for a while. At least we didn't spend our money! lol 

Came home around 6 pm and had supper. Patrick didn't want "grease" for supper. That meant coming home to find leftovers to finish up on. 

We watched "Death in Paradise" for a bit and then he started watching "Family Feud." So, I came in here to type. lol 

It wasn't may day for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Trip To Olympia And Cross Stitching

This morning, we headed to Olympia for both of us to get our blood drawn. I got one back already but haven't seen the others yet. 

After that, we went to a doughnut shop in Lacey. It was pretty good. I needed something to eat after waiting about 15 hours of fasting. 

Came home and then I walked around the neighborhood. I was able to get 6 laps in, but the last one wasn't as easy as it used to be. I enjoyed listening to my book on tape. It was a good walk. 

Then I sat and played my games. After a while, I decided I would work on my cross stitching. 

I am getting a little closer. I was working 2 steps at a time, so I have a few things to get done. I probably took out more than I put in. It's coming along, so I'm okay with it. When I have mirror images of the stitches, it can be confusing to someone like me with dyslexia. Not fun. I found that I did the stitches right from what I can tell. I just had to be care and make sure I had the right color. It's getting close to being done. Then I will have the beading to do. OR outline first, then beading. Depending on what mood I am in. 

So, at least today, I could enjoy Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Dinner Near Shelton

 This morning, I was sleeping in. I had gone to bed early last night. I must have slept a good 10 hours. It isn't my norm. 

When I got up, I got laundry going and then came into the computer room to work on a few things. I had to send a letter to a veteran to see if he was still interested in getting his quilt. Then I had to rework the application form as well as our Help Needed flyer. 

Then I sat and played my game for a bit. Patrick was home after getting soaked golfing. We sat and enjoyed listening or reading our books. He took a quick nap and then it was time to go to Olympia. 

Patrick had his blood drawn to see how his calcium was doing. Then we headed to the BBQ place we like to eat at. Love that food!! We both had ribs. Then we got a coconut pie to come home with. As we were coming back on I-5, we received a phone call that Patrick needed to go to Urgent Care for an infusion. So, we headed there. It was 4:30 pm by then. 

We arrived and they got him in. 5 hours later we got home. Faster than last time!

I got to work on my leg warmers. I decided to make the pattern this way on this one. I tried to do the cable work but couldn't remember how to start it. So, I went with this design. 

Then I was tired of crocheting that I went to my embroidery. 

Just as I finished one leaf and started on another, they came in and said he could leave. So, I was able to do 1 1/2 leaves. I'm almost to the point of having all the leaves done. I keep hoping each time I will get them done, but not today. 

Talked to Debbie on the way home. We have a few things to do. I mucked up. But hey, at least I was Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Quiet Friday - Relaxed Day

This morning, I was up and had to get ready to head out before my war game challenge. I had a few things to do today. 

First stop was to the church to pick up a quilt we gave them and one that Linda Nelson did for us. She does such beautiful quilts for us. 

It's a little short but it's awesome! I love this quilt!

Then I went to Safeway to get a few things. Stopped to say hi to Phillip. 

With all that done, I was ready to come back home. I really didn't want to do much! I took a photo of the cut cat my great niece made for me. Had to send it to Phil. 

She's so talented! I love it!

Then when Patrick started watching "Death in Paradise," I pulled out my cross stitching. I was surprised that I wanted to work on it. I really have a few other things to do first, but this was more relaxing. 

I didn't get a lot done, but I did get some work done. It felt good. I enjoyed putting a few stitches in. That actually made my day Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!