Casino Day

This morning, we left around 10 am to go to the casino. We like to play games in the morning to afternoon. Nighttime is just too crowded and I don't like crowds. Plus, fewer people try to get me out of my chair so they can play the games we are on. 

We played on their money for about an hour, then we put some in. We ended up playing on that for a bit and put in a little more. We only did that about 3 x total. Patrick won the Mega at $1,126 and we played on that. I won a big pot as well. We played for a good 5 hours, and we still came home with $200. We could have come home with more, but we wanted to see if we bet higher if we could win the bonus wheel. NO SUCH LUCK. We do better where we are when it comes to the betting. So, chances are we won't do that again, unless we have money to burn. We played on the casino money all day. It works for us. We tried a new game and won some money there. Patrick won the $750 from Good Cents and then we played on that for a while. It all worked out. The funny part of all this, is that we are still playing on the money we won for the past month and a half. I know it will run out eventually, but right now it's fun to have it to play with. Plus, we aren't taking any money out of the bank. We ate at the casino. Patrick had a yogurt and I ordered French Fries. I wasn't too hungry and French Fries sounded good to me. 

We got home around 5:30 pm. I wanted to play my games but decided I needed to work on finishing my cross stitching. I know it will take a few days to work on, so I got a few more beads in. 

I finished up on the flower beads. Then I got started on the "train" or hanging piece. 

The beads are interesting. The change in the gold to the pink are so slight you don't really notice the change in color unless you are seeing it with your own eyes. The camera makes them blend in too much. I have the last set of flowers to put on that "train" and then I can go back to the middle and work from there. It's fun, I just need to make sure I "x" all the beads and not just put a "/" there. The "x" holds the bead in place and is an added protection from getting cut or pulled out by accident. I'm having too much fun with beading this! Keeps me Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Olympia And Back

 This morning was another trip to Olympia. My biopsy was today for HPV-16 virus. Oh, what fun!! Not my favorite thing to do, but once a year, I can deal with it. Three years in a row so far. I hope it goes dormant soon, I'm getting tired of this. 

Before that I stopped and got my blood tests that my doctor wanted. I've been getting messages all day of what the results are but will go over them on the 2nd with my doctor.  

We stopped at Costco to get a few things. I was limited to time because I wanted to be back by 1:30 pm for my war game. Since we were done sooner than I thought, we were able to go shopping at Costco. Had to pick up a few things for Phil and us. We got what we needed. They didn't have a couple things we were looking for, but we got most of the stuff on the list. Then headed to Phil's to drop off his groceries. 

I made it back home in time for the game to start. I was about 15 mins before it started. The good news is that I didn't pass on to the final game. I made it to the semifinals and I'm okay with that. Since I didn't spend the money to be a top player, what I played was closer to the bottom. I couldn't get on rallies, so I helped where I could. I'm not moving on, and right now I'm okay with that. I don't have the power to move on anyway. 

After supper, I figured I would do some stitching. Actually, it was both stitching and beading. 

The beadwork takes some time. I had to finish the stitching where it was needed. I did the green stitching where the beads are. Once that was done, I added the beads. There is a lot more to do, and I hope by the time I get this part done, the floss I ordered comes in. Right now, it's "pending" which means it may be another week before I get them. UGH. 

At least I could find time for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Spending The Day Stitching

This morning, Patrick went golfing and I went for a walk. I haven't done that in a few days, so needed to get it moving! 

I ordered some fabric for our group. I worked on a few things that needed to be done. When I sat down, Patrick got home and later went to work in the yard. I was playing my war game and then decided I wanted to work on my cross stitching. 

Listening to my audiobook and stitching. I was able to get the headdress area done. I then went and got SOME outlining done. I found that I needed another color in the Kreinik threads, so ordered it. I was shocked that I have to pay more shipping costs then what I bought! I wasn't happy about that. 

After the headdress was done, I got to work on the purple Kreinik thread to do the overlay in the brown area. It was fun to get that part done. 

Till my threads arrive, I will be putting the beads in. The bottom areas is where I added the beads. I figured out that I missed adding the green floss in the empty squares, so I'm adding those and then I will go back and add the bead in the corner. There is a lot of beads in this, so I will be busy. I need to make sure I "x" through the beads to make them stay and look lined up and not floppy. It's coming along great. I did the bottom area in about an hour, so that tells you how long it will be before this actually gets done. I did enjoy having fun with Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Sew Day & Stitching

This morning, I took my time getting ready to go downstairs. Patrick had the fireplace going, so I didn't have to worry about getting it warmed up. 

Colleen was first to arrive. Mom called today she couldn't make it. Then Peggy and Martha showed up. Both of them had quilt tops done. Martha needed a border to one of hers, so we cut some fabric for that. Then we got busy and getting the pillowcases done. 

Thirteen pillowcases were completed today. Eight of those were for the 250th Anniversary quilts. I have them ready to go. The rolled-up quilt in the back, was a quilt given to us on the passing of a veteran. It was donated to us to give out. Since it was rarely used, I said we would take it. 

After the pillowcases were done, Peggy had to leave. Colleen and Martha were here till 2 pm. Colleen was ironing and Martha and I pulled out the quilt she wanted to get the borders on. 

She had everything already done, so we just had to add the blue and white borders. It didn't take but a hour to get them done. It was originally a square quilt. We needed it to be 60x80" so we added the borders on the top and bottom. Turned out better than I thought it would. I need to order material tomorrow, now that I'm looking at this.  

Once they left, I came up and worked on ordering labels and panels. Then I got my bookkeeping up to snuff. 

I decided to work on my cross stitching. I was about halfway working on it, when Scott came over and chatted for a good hour. So, my time on being able to get much done wasn't there. 

I was able to get some of the hair done, but not much. I really do want to get started on the outlining and beading. The sooner I get this done; I can start on another one. 

At least I was both Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Tuesday Trip To The Doctors

This morning, Patrick went golfing. I got started on the laundry and then sat and listened to my book on tape. 

I went downstairs with a couple patterns and put one kit together. I need to add the border fabric but forgot about that. 

My appointment was at 2:20 pm and we were early. I got in early. We ended up waiting till past my appointment. She had a student come in and chat with me. Then she left and they came back later. It was a good hour visit by the time we were done. I talked about my sprain not going away and I also talked about my swelling in my legs. Now I have a few more things that need to be done. I'm going to have to see more doctors at this rate. Not what I would like, but at least I'm taking care of the issues as they came up. My sprain is my main concern right now. 

Came home about 4:30 pm. Didn't feel like doing much after we had supper. I had thought about stitching, but it wasn't meant to be. Oh, well. 

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

Spending My Birthday With Mom

 Today I was up and out the door. I needed to go to Safeway and then see Phil before I headed to moms. I stopped and got a sausage biscuit from McD's. Then I picked up my free drink from Dutch Brothers. I arrived at moms before everyone else and I was just on time. 

Georgie was the only one that came today. Gerilyn is in OH and Sandy V had a few things to do. So, it was just the three of us till about 12:15 pm. We worked on trimming the quilt blocks that they are putting in a quilt. It will probably be done later today. 

Mom and Georgie were "learning" how to square up the quilts. Georgie was helping mom in this photo. 

After Georgie left, we finished with the squaring up and then left for Bill & Bee's in Centralia for a hamburger and root beer float. Once we finished eating, we headed to Rochester for mom's plants she wanted to put around the house. 

We went to Lael's Garden Center and mom was having fun. She asked the gardener what he would suggest, and he told her of several bushes that won't grow too tall. 

She decided on the English --- bush. It works there. Now she has to get them to plant it for her. 

Mom bought 3 of these. They are going in those pots next to the garage and another by the front door. They are pretty. And they won't grow too tall. She paid for them by the "how old" they were. 

After I brought her back to her place and took the plants out, I headed to Colleens to give her another quilt. Then she gave me one back. I got one from mom's, so I came home with two more quilts done. After I left her place, I went to Safeway for my Birthday cake and some ice cream. I bought a "Black Forest" cake. Got milk for Patrick as well. 

Came home to find some flowers waiting for me. 

Phill not only gave me flowers, but they also gave me a gift card as well. Emily keeps Phil up on dates to remember! lol I love them. 

Before we had supper, Colleen showed up to pick up some material to get some pillowcases ready for Wednesday. We have our sew day then and she's getting the pillowcases ready for sewing. We need to get more pillowcases done since we are running out. 

After she left and dinner was over, I was beat. I sat in my chair and played my games. I figure working on the blocks mom had would count for being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Cleaning And Cross Stitching!

 This morning, Patrick and I were cleaning around the house. We took the vent in the washer apart. This time more water came out then before. We were trying to figure out why water was left in the drum. The vent was clean and clear. Go figure, but the water was plentiful. I used some of it for watering the plants. Didn't want to waste it all. 

Then I played games for a bit. Got tired of that and started to work on my cross stitching. 

I was able to get her face done and worked on her hair. I thought it wasn't as late as it turned out to be, or I would have finished the top of her hair. It's really getting close. I need to decide if I want to outline her first and then bead, or bead and outline after. Chances are I will outline first. I will make it easier. The closer I get the more I want to finish it and then start the cat one my daughter gave me. 

I cut the backing and batting for one of mom's quilts. Not sure if I will give it to Colleen tomorrow or not but will have it with me just in case. Mom has me busy tomorrow. She called today and asked me to pick up a cake for my Birthday, and she would pay for it. I told her, no, she can take me out to lunch and that's good enough. It's going to be interesting tomorrow. 

At least I was able to find the time for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Casino - For Early Birthday Dinner

 This morning, I didn't want to get up. So, I slept till about 9 am. 

When I did get up, I played my games for a while. Then around noon we headed to the casino. 

Our dinner was at 5 pm as we made reservations for the Steak House. Patrick brought money to play with while we waited till 5 pm to come. We were running low on what we took after about 2 hours. Then Patrick won the Mega bonus which was $1,1--. That was a shock but nice to have. We played on that money for quite a while. The he wanted to play another game, which was crap and got us down a bit. We went to dinner. It was really good! It was costly, but since we have a player's card, we were able to pay 50% from the card. We had enough money on the card, so it was really nice. The food was very good. I didn't care for the rice they had, but the veggies and steak were really good. I enjoyed it. It was for my Birthday Dinner, since my Birthday is Monday and I'm having to cater to mom. She wants to get her plant for the front yard and insists I take her. So, my Birthday will be more about mom than me. 

We went back to play for a bit. We were down to the last $100 when I won the Mega bonus that was close but not as much as Patrick's. So, we played a few more times when I won it again. It was at the reset level, but I'm not complaining. We decided to call it done when we were about $500 up on what we brought. So, that gets added to the amount we already have from the previous month's winnings. We are up quite a bit. I'm happy. 

We finally made it home at 8 pm. Poor Sophie hadn't eaten yet, so feed her. Now we will sit and watch our Saturday shows. It was an awesome day. Now I have a war game to play and then hit the hay. And, No, it wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Movie Today

 This morning, I was happy to sleep in a little. 

Got up and got laundry going. Then I listened to my audiobooks. I decided on the one I was listening to last night, wasn't worth listening to the other half of the book. Too much sexual content that seemed to be everywhere in the book. Thinking it, doing it and saying it. Not worth waiting to see how it ends. I like stories I can enjoy, even if some sex is in it, but not every page. 

I played my war game and was shocked to find I'm in the Semi Finals. I didn't think I did that good. Plus, I'm ranked 350, so that's not the top 200. So, one more week, and then I'm sure I will be done. I can't compete against people who pay $$$ to play the game. They want the biggest and best and are willing to pay for it. 

We left after my game was over. It was a 4:30 pm movie. We saw the Sheep Detectives, and it was really, really good. I really enjoyed it. Patrick liked it as well. 

Came home and watched the Mariners. Sorry to say they didn't win, but it was worth watching. 

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

QOV Presentation Day

Today was presentation day. 

I was out the door and stopping at Safeway before meeting everyone at the museum. Seems a couple of the veterans beat me, even, to the museum. 

We had one guy who didn't show. We will try and get him next time. 

Jeff Moulton, father-son team - Jeff Galliaspie & Justin Gillaspie, Larry Granville, - Seated - Michael Hayes and Candance Sonner. All were presented a quilt today. Having Ret. Col. Patrick Taylor do the honors of presenting them with the quilts has been awesome for us! Thank you for your service, and thank you for letting us present you with a quilt!

Came home and I was able to finish up the star ornament. I'm not happy with it, but I will try and do a bigger one. If that doesn't work, I will go back to working on the other kinds of ornaments. 

I just had to work on something when I got home. That way I can say I was Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Casino Day - Wednesday!

 Today, Patrick slept later than I did. lol 

We were out the door before 10 am. I had to make a deposit at the credit union and then drop off the electric bill for the water system. Plus, we had clothes that needed to be dropped off at the boxes in Rochester. We had a couple bags worth. So, we dropped them off before making it to the casino. 

We were there till about 4:30 pm. I wasn't real hunger and neither was Patrick, so I just got soup for supper. Patrick got a yogurt. We started out with "Good Cents" and ended up losing the money so fast it wasn't funny. Don't think we are going to keep playing that game anymore. We then went to "88 fortunes" and went through some money before we started to win. By the time we were done, we came home with half the money we lost last week. Which means, we are still way ahead with our winnings this year. We won't be able to play next Wednesday because of it being sew days. So, we will probably go on Saturday, since we decided to go to the Steak House at the casino for my Birthday meal. I'm okay with that. At first, he wanted to go Sunday, but they are only open on Friday and Saturdays. 

Got home and Patrick brought in the quilt that was in the back of the car. I needed to label it and get it ready for tomorrow. 

This is the kit that I bought for the group. There were 2 and waiting for the other one to come in. It turned out great. We are getting plenty of panel quilts lately. I have one downstairs that I need to get the backing and batting for. I'll do that this weekend. I need to work on cleaning up the quilt room downstairs to get ready for Wednesday. The patten we will use for some of the other panels. Turned out awsome!

So, it wasn't my day to have fun and work on something. I did have fun playing games today. Tomorrow is presentation day and I probably won't do anything then either. Who knows when I can get back to Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!