Trip To The Vets And Stitching

 This morning, I took Sophie to the vets. We stopped at the credit union before heading there. I ended up spending a good 15-20 minutes there. Good thing I left early. I wanted to get some tea before getting there, but my time ran out and I ended up getting it on the way back. Sophie was good. She just wanted to hide. It was good seeing Bob again. He's wanting to go to Europe soon. I would love to go, but that won't happen with Patrick. Sophie was quiet when we got there. She meowed the whole time to the vets. Then we walked in and she shut up. When we were coming home, she didn't say a word. lol 

It was just a checkup, so it went well. 

Came home and listened to my book and played my games. I'm trying to decide if I want to continue playing the war games. It's not fair anymore. People who play on that game send thousands of dollars to get powerful things. Those of us that don't pay to play are left in the dust. If they offer things to win, then the powerful ones pay to win them. Never ending circle. 

After supper, I pulled the cross stitching out and got to work on it. I was surprised at how many stitches I missed on the cross-stitching part. 

I worked on the left side and then headed to the middle. I'm almost done with the middle area, then I need to add more to the right side. I rolled it once, but I may need to roll it again. It's coming along. I do like it. But it does have a TON, and I mean a TON of beads. There is a lot more to do. Then I will have to outline it as well, the closer I get to the top part of the body. UGH But I do like what I'm doing. 

At least I made myself get back to stitching so I could be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Movie Day

This morning, Patrick was up before me. He was sitting in the living room. I thought he was going golfing but remembered he said he had to go to Olympia instead for blood work. 

He left and I went downstairs to get to work on the wreath scraps to work on the wreaths. Cutting takes the longest on this. 

I was able to cut some but not near what we need. It's going to be interesting how we get all this done. I will try, but dang! 

Plus, I need to spend time on the computer doing research for BE. She wants that done by next week. I really don't want to be on the computer that long anymore. Yet I need to work on the genealogy again too and that's nothing but computer work. 

I called it done when Patrick got home. I will work on it before and after our meeting tomorrow morning here. 

Then Patrick suggested we go to the movie "Hoppers." I was all for it! I love those kinds of movies and there are more coming. I think it's interesting that we want more animated movies than the real thing. Guess we are tired of AI doing the acting. it was cute and fun. I enjoyed it. 

Came home and pulled my tablet out to play. I am getting frustrated with my war game. I seem to be in K3 kingdom more lately because I know what they are doing. But I have to translate it every time because they are German and Polish. Makes like interesting. I'm learning some terms though. In k11 they are busy and go fast for me. I can't tell what we are doing from one day to the other. I'm just trying to upgrade my troop right now. So, I go in, do what I need and get out. Then I play my search and find game to calm me down. lol 

Think I feel like Sophie! lol I wasn't really there today with crafts. Cutting fabric really doesn't qualify as being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

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!

Cleaning, Walking & Stitching

Patrick was off golfing. I was sleeping in. Then when I got up, I started doing laundry. Amazing how much laundry one does for 2 people. Go figure! I was also doing sheets and towels, but still!

I went walking around the neighborhood and I got in 3 laps instead of 2. I'm improving! It was nice to get out and walk even when the weather was a little cold. 

It was time to put everyone's names on the quilts that I need to take to the museum. I have 10 finished quilts in my back room. At least 4 of them will do for the panels to give out to the active duty. 

This is one that was given to us from Tri Cities. I finally got the quilts done and now they are ready to give out. 

Colleen's sister Janet did this quilt. It's a panel, so I may have to use it. It's different. 

Sophie had to get in on my putting the names on the quilts. 

This one is ready. I do like it; just wish I had made it a little longer. I wasn't reading the instructions very well. lol 

I got into playing my games while working on laundry. Then I had to recharge the tablet, which got me going on working on the cross stitching. I needed to replace all that I took out. 

I was able to fill in the left side that I took out, and I'm working on the right side to fill that in. It's coming along, and I'm back on track. I did enjoy working on this today. If was calming in a way. I will get back to my stair steps and get moving again. It's about half stitched, but there are a ton of beads that need to be added to this. That will be my last part. I don't think it has backstitching, but if it does, I will do them both at the same time. Will go faster that way. 

This weekend is our Nation Sew Days and it's at the house. I need to get ready for that, because my quilt room is a mess. That will be the next thing I have to clean. May wait till Thursday. Thinking of taking mom up to Costco for her hearing aids. Patrick said he will take us. 

I'm just thankful I'm getting back to being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Signed Up For A Virtual Class

 Here I go again. As if I don't have enough going on, I signed up for another Brazilian Embroidery Class! Just what I needed. But I do love the Stumpwork Glads that Loretta Holzberger designed and is teaching! She's so much fun. 

Today I was working on the laundry. Then forgot about it. I was playing my games and then decided it was time to get moving on my leg warmers. I seriously had trouble reading and seeing the pattern! The more I did what was told, the more it didn't look right. Once I figured out what and how I was trying to get the twist, it was easier to do. I don't like the "back" stitch method. So, I'm thinking I will do it the "normal" way next time and see which I like better. I can use a couple leg warmers and as much as I don't like the yarn, I have enough to do 2 sets at least. 

It took me a good hour just to figure out my stitches and where they went. When I started it didn't do what it was supposed to. I think if I did the double stitch again, it will be the front way and not the back way. I think it would look a lot better. 

While I was trying to stitch, I had a visitor that decided she wanted me to pay more attention to her than my crocheting. She even got a part of it wet for me. UGH! 

She had to relax on my yarn I was using. I keep it in the plastic because of this. Of course, she had to sleep on the plastic! Purring the whole time. 

The stuff I put up with! lol 

So, today was working on my leg warmers. I need to get the last round robin piece done but haven't gotten there yet. Which doesn't keep me from saying I was Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Trip To Olympia In The Rain

 Today, we had to be up and ready to leave. We needed to get mom to her appointment by 11 am. So, we went to pick her up at 10 am. 

We picked her up and had a few things we needed to do when we dropped her off. So, we took her to the dentist in Olympia that could take care of her root canal. They checked her out, then they came out to let Patrick and I know it would be an hour. I played on my phone for a bit and then got into my bag, that we have just for cases like this. I pulled out my embroidery. 

It's the hummingbird piece. I worked on the leaves. I needed to get the leaves done before I could move on to the next part. I worked on the leaves at the tip of the nest and then worked my way up where they were needed. I realized I should have done the top middle one first but thank goodness it doesn't look like I had it on top and not the bottom. I was working on the leave near the needle but didn't get much done. I will work on it more. I was surprised at how much I like this piece. Maybe I should move it to the embroidery bag and not the "just in case" bag. 

Took mom back home and took down her tree for her. Patrick boxed it up and has it ready to go up in the attic. I got the certificates from Nancy for tomorrow and was able to pick up my embroidery backpack I forgot at moms. 

Came home and started right away to get Patrick's cake done. He wanted his Chocolate Chip Date Cake that was his mother's recipe. Complaining he doesn't have anything to eat and yet, we have cookies, chocolate, popcorn and other stuff that was given to us for Christmas! Go figure! After the cake, I had to get the Chicken and Rice in the oven because it takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. 

At that point, I was done! Cooked and done! I was cleaning up the kitchen as I went. Then I put the Roomba 105 together. Katt got that for us and I set it up. App and all. 

Sophie wasn't too sure of it. She followed it as it mapped out the house. Then at 7 pm I had it running to clean the floors. It did a good job. It's a lot better than what I have been doing lately - nothing. It works great for what we need. 

I have been working on my game to get the rewards they have that end today. So, with about 8 accounts, it keeps me busy. I will get rid of a few if I can't transfer them where I am now. 

So, as much as I would have loved to do more embroidery, I'm happy with what I was able to do. I'm also enjoying myself by being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

A Quiet Day

Christmas is over, and it was just the two of us today. 

We pretty much, just enjoyed the day and each other's company. I didn't work on anything.  I got lost in the shows Patrick and I were watching. Later in the day, I brought out my tablet and played. 

We did go through some patterns for star beaded ornaments and I ordered one from Etsy. It's pretty and I think Katt will like it. Patrick found one but it wasn't on sale anymore, just showed up in Pinterest. So, we weren't so lucky on that. I really liked it too. 

My stomach isn't back to normal, but that's been going on for about a week anyway. I'm trying to get comfortable again. When I do, I will be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Don't I Know It!

Yea today was one of those days, I didn't do squat! Don't I know it! I have a ton of stuff I could have done but didn't. 

I did go and pick up my embroidery that was framed! I love it. But if I post it, it will be a gift that was "let out of the bag." So, I will post it later, after it's given away. I did do laundry - oh wow! As if I don't do that every day! 

I know! I have so much that needs to be done, and what do I do?! I sit and relax all day. I didn't do anything constructive.  I didn't even worry about anyone else. UGH - 

My list of things I could have done, well let's see, I could have finished the quilt on the wall, I could have worked on the round robins - yes 3 - I have, I could have worked on the cross stitching I started, AND OH YEA, I could have started to quilt that quilt that has been waiting on me for over 5 years if not more! And yet, I did nothing! 

Even Sophie was giving me the eye, wondering if I would do something or even just get up. NOPE! I did do my stretches, so I guess that something - BUT it's not being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!!!

Another Day Of Running Around

This morning, I waited till about 10:45 am to get moving. I didn't realize till after I left that I was an hour earlier than I wanted to be. I got the times messed up. My first stop was at Safeway for the nicotine patch; to find out they didn't carry them. Then I stopped at CVS and was able to get the correct patch that mom needed. Next on the list was the museum. I needed up waiting for a while to see if Chip could answer a couple questions for me. Yes, we will have a quilt for a WWII veteran and no, he didn't know if the Chronicle will be there. So, I put Debbie on it. Last stop was Walgreens for our Christmas cards. Now I have to do that as well!

I stopped and got tea for both mom and me. Since I had to stop by. I don't want to have to stop again for a few days. I'm tired of all this. She's doing a LOT better and she's feeling better. I think after she had the Ensure Protein drink, that helped her to sleep. She was in a lot better mood as well. I sat and chatted for an hour. Then I headed to my PT appointment. Bob is saying he thinks it's in my back more than it's in my ankle. It feels like it's in the ankle, but he knows what he's talking about. He hit a few sore spots around my hip area. So, I figure he knows what he's talking about. He is going to request my doctor do an MRI on my spine. UGH

Came home after all that. Finally got home around 2:45 pm. Patrick was already home. I just needed a break from everything. So, I played on my tablet. I will work on my ornaments by Thursday. I also realized I need to do my panel quilts if we have 10 active-duty members. They should get the panel quilts and not the regular quilts. That got me in the mood of - "not now." UGH!!

It's been an interesting few days. I'm not a caregiver and I don't want to be. Nancy stopped by and she reminded mom of the quilt group luncheon. Guess they are still going to have it, when mom can't go. I thought that was rude, because they use moms house to quilt, but when she's not feeling well, they go out to eat without her. If it was me, I would probably let them know I wouldn't care for that. 

I will be going to the casino tomorrow and that should help calm me down. I really am tired of all the work I have had to do. At times, I wish mom would have stayed with my brother in Vancouver, but I know she knew I would take better care of her than he would. Just my luck. 

I wasn't having a day that I would have like to have - being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

 Today we were taking it slow. We had to leave by noon to Vancouver. We actually got moving around 11:30 am. 

The traffic wasn't bad. It could have been worse. We didn't see a lot of trucks out there. So, I think that helped the traffic a bit. 

We arrived around 12:30 pm. They were getting things ready. Had a few things in the oven warming. My brother smoked the turkey, and it was resting. Mom didn't look good at all. We were told she was coughing up blood. Nate told her to take it easy and see the doctor tomorrow. As the time went on, she was getting worse and loosing color. So, we hurried and ate. Then Alicia and Christina took mom to the ER. The good news is that they got her in right away. We waited with my brother Patrick at their place for news on mom. 

Long story short, she has pneumonia and wouldn't let them do a CT scan. She wanted to come home. So, we brought her back home, put her to bed and came home. It's now 10:30 pm and the day is gone. I had a good visit with my brother.

Tomorrow, I have to go to Walgreens for mom's meds. It's going to be another long day tomorrow. Hopefully mom will get better. I need to make an appointment with her doctor and go with her. Then have my brother and Alica on the line so they can get involved in this as well. 

In otherwards, not a day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

A Day Of Quilting!

This morning, I actually slept in. I was surprised at how long I slept, but it felt good. 

Then I asked Patrick to heat up the fire downstairs. He had an appointment in Olympia this afternoon, and I decided since I don't go in with him, I would stay home and try to get a couple quilts done. 

First things first, I had to get this done. So, I added the white border when I was finished. I need to put the blue fabric with it, so they can use that for the binding. I think this gives me 5 quilt tops that need to be ready to be quilted. I will have to cut the batting and backing later. 

While I was ironing the top, I came to the table to get back to work, to find Sophie cleaning herself. UGH! Since I had to cut some fabric, I let her stay for a bit and then kicked her off my chair. 

Once that quilt was done, I needed to get back to this panel. So, I cut the strips for the borders. The stars were cut back down to 12 1/2." That was to make it easier for me. BUT I didn't have enough of the two-colored borders, so had to put more white in there than I wanted to. 

By the time Patrick came home around 4 pm, I had this much done. I need to cut the borders to size and add the stars to put it all together. Just looking at it this way, I think it's the size I need, but I may have to add another border if I come up short. I will try and work on it this weekend if I can. 

Miss Sophie made herself comfortable watching me. She was busy just before this. 

My table is a Kawala (sp) table. The place were the sewing machine sits, need to be replaced. The plastic around the wood, is cracked and broken. I really would like to get another table, but I am going to try and see if I can get the piece that lowers and raises the table. I need to get Patrick to help with get the right thing. 

After calling it done, came upstairs and worked on the salad for tomorrow. It's the pudding mix salad that has pineapple, banana, cherries, and Madeiran (sp) oranges.  It's Patrick's favorite. So, I made a double batch and split it in half so we keep one and take the other to my brothers in Vancouver. 

It turned our to be a great day to enjoy being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Busy And Not So Busy

This morning, Patrick went golfing. About the time he got home, I was heading out to the museum and then my physical therapist appointment. 

Met Debbie at the museum and we put the quilts that are done in the stacks. We found 2 of our quilts in the wrong spot. So, we need to let everyone know not to mess with the quilts there. Sam said she would pay attention if she sees a quilt go out of the storage room.  They were giving out turkey's to the veterans that could need one. I called Patrick to let him know Chip told us to take one, because there are still too many there. I got a butterball and not a Jenny-O. Then headed to Physical Therapy. 

I was having to walk upstairs at the PT area. I got a lot of walking in. Since it was raining, we stayed indoors. I have some exercises to do and just realized I need to do them again before bed. 

Came home and unloaded the quilts I picked up at moms while dropping off a quilt for her. Then I gave Patrick the turkey to find out it is just the turkey breast. Oh, well. It will do for us, it's just the right size. 

Then I took the rest of the day off. I was beat after Bob worked my leg! Oh, well, today was not my best day to be Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

A Fun Sunday

This morning, Patrick and I went to the casino (because I wanted my gift), and I got the grill that they were giving away. I wanted it, so made Patrick go today instead of Tuesday since he wasn't able to get the gift then. I'm still not sure which gift was given last week, could be the crock pot or the diamond electric skillet. I will see which one I get next week and will know. Like Patrick said, they are cheap, but they do work. Some of the stuff we get is really nice, others are crap. 

We must have played 4 hours! We won this time and brought home more money they we took. So, we can use that next week to play on.

I had to get the fabrics ready for the 2 quilts we are going to work on Wednesday. I need to have them cut and ready to work on when the group gets here. Plus, I need to clean up down there. 

Mom called and wanted me to come over tomorrow or Tuesday. I told her I was busy and then she said she needed to go to Olympia to get her hearing aid fixed. I told her that I would work it out, and we could go Tuesday morning. We would have to go straight up there and back. She said she wasn't planning on shopping and that's what she wanted to do. 

We got home after picking up a pizza from Pappa Murphy's. I stuffed myself with the vegetarian pizza and Patrick had the other half - meat lovers. I am still stuffed!! I ate too much, but dang that pizza was good!

Sophie wanted her attention as usual. 

 She doesn't like me on my tablet when she wants attention. I brushed her and couldn't believe how much hair she had! It's wintertime and she's shedding - go figure!

After playing for a bit, I decided to play my games. 

Tried doing both my beading and the games. lol I really do need to get this set done and start another. It won't take long, but it does take time. I thought of something else I needed to get done. Oh, the embroidery for my round robin. 

I chatted with Sux in Australia and asked what she thought would work for the piece. I love her ideas and she so good with her embroidery, gold work, and just plan handwork. So, when things calm down, I will sit down and do the flowers on the piece. But first things first, I need to get these done! At least I was able to find a little time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Yet Another Trip To Olympia!

This morning, I was getting things ready for our trip. Then I played some games on my tablet. 

We left by 1 pm because we needed to get gas and be in Olympia around 2 pm. Our appointment was till 3 pm but Patrick needed to get up there early for his blood tests. We got gas, and just as we entered Tumwater/Olympia area, it was stop and go. There was an accident that happened at 12:14 pm and traffic was touch and go. We didn't see any accident - thinking it was cleared up. Took us about 20 minutes to go 5 miles. 

We arrived in time, Patrick took his test, and we sat for about 25 minutes. He had his appointment, and I had mine with our oncologists. My appointment went really well. He did pretty good, but he's off chemo for a week and taking antibiotics. That's a good thing since we are leaving tomorrow and it should help him out. 

I asked to go to Dairy Queen after. We stopped and got a 4-piece chicken strip and split it. He seemed to be hungry! Then we had the peanut butter parfait which, I swear he was hungry!! He ate more than I did and was sucking it down like no tomorrow. I couldn't believe how fast he was eating it. I wasn't ready to start eating it, so he took a couple more bites before I even go any! Guess he didn't want to wait!

Came home and started getting ready for the trip. We filled the suitcase. I know I'm missing something. Funny part, I put my clothes in 1/3 of the suitcase. When I went back to add a couple things, it was FULL! Patrick added his stuff and there was hardly any room in there. Makes me think, I pack less than he does. OR I'm the better packer. I was shocked at how fast he filled that suitcase. I told him to get the backpack so I could put my stuff in that. No doubt he will have it full of his stuff as well. OMG! 

I packed my beading, so I wasn't able to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Out And About Day

This morning, I was up and playing games. I watched one of my shows and then Patrick walked into the house. It was early for him, since he was golfing. He wasn't feeling good, so he napped till it was time to go to his appointment in Olympia. 

At 2 pm I met with Sherry from Olympia, and we chatted in the rain. She gave me 8 quilts back from them. I went in to get my blood tests, to find out I didn't need to do that till the 21st. So, I waited on Patrick, then he got his blood tests, and we headed to moms. 

Dropped off the quilts at moms and headed to Safeway. I needed something for supper since Patrick only wanted cereal. I got something and we picked up a few things we needed. 

Came home, had supper and then Patrick watched Monday Night Football - Oh, WOW! What a pain! So, I listened to my book and played games. I was also thinking of what I want to take with me to Indiana that I could work on. I need to take my tablet and I will take my earbuds as well. More to think of. Beading too. 

So, all in all, today was a waiting game for me. Not much to do, not much to see. It was boring, and yet I was able to get lost in games. It wasn't my day to have fun being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

A Waiting Game - UGH

 This morning, Patrick tagged me to get up and get ready to go to Olympia for his scans. He had CAT and MRI done today. So, I was ready when we needed to leave. Would have been nice to sleep in but we were up by 8 am. Out the door by 9 am. Patrick's first scan was at 10:20 am and then we had to wait (and wait) till 11:50 am for his other scan. I took a walk around the medical facility. The last scan took longer and was about 40 mins. The first one was only about 10 mins. I played on my phone but wised I had brought something to work on. I need to put something in the car so I can pick it up and take it with me. By the time he was done, I had a bigger headache then when we left. 

We then went to Lucky Eagle. We did really well. Didn't go through as much of our money as we have been. We wanted to stay and try to get the jackpot, but after a while we decided we had enough. We were winning, so we didn't have to put more of our money in the machine. We have actually been behaving lately and making sure we don't overspend what we take. It's working out for us. 

Headed home but stopped at Wendy's for supper and got a drink at Dutch Brothers. Then we headed home. I was cold all day long, still am. So, I'm getting to go to bed in my heated sheets. Yea! 

We weren't home long enough for me to do any crafts. Plus, my headache isn't getting any better. So, we are calling it an early night. I need the sleep, and I think he's going golfing tomorrow. Something about it raining Friday, and he wanted to get some time in this week. I hope it doesn't rain like they say it will, because I have PT and moms on Friday. Oh, well. 

As much as I wanted to say I was, I wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Cleaning Day - Not A Craft Day

This morning, I was beat, but I think it's because I took Night Qual around 3 am. I slept till about 10 am today. Mom called and we chatted. Then I started cleaning the house. 

I felt the house needed some work, and Patrick was golfing till 2 pm since they didn't get out in the course till around the time I was getting up. I started with laundry and worked my way to vacuuming. I got a lot done, even with the dishwasher. 

Once all that was done, I didn't feel like doing ANYTHING. I played my games. More Seeker's Note than the war game. I'm a little discouraged with the war game, even though I knew I had a couple games to play today. Decided I didn't want to and called it done. So, I played search and find instead. 

Patrick went up to Olympia. He asked me if I wanted to go and I told him I didn't. I thought about watching TV but listened to my book instead. It's really good. I have 2 more books in that series and want to read them. I will when the book comes up on my rotation. I have another of C J Archers' book series, and I like to rotate them. Just so I don't end up reading them all together and wish I had enjoyed them more. Gives me time to think about where they will go from there.  I like the authors books. Makes them interesting and fun to listen to. 

I didn't even get supper. I just wasn't in the mood - but I did have some of my dessert that was in the fridge. Life today was just to relax before I have to get busy again. We have a play to go to this Sunday. I'm looking forward to that though. As for today, it wasn't a day 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!