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!

Slept All Day

Woke with the cold that everyone has. I got it from someone, and I have a good idea who. OR I got it from staying at the grange those 4 days. 

I pretty much slept in the afternoon, and now I'm heading back to bed. Patrick was watching football and football and then news. Football and then Funniest Home videos. So, not even worth getting out of bed for. I told Sandy in a text to "shoot me now," for having to watch all that stuff. The cable guy came out and fixed our cable. Now it's supposed to work better. I'm sure it will. 

That's how I felt today! Wasn't even Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Another Quiet Day

This morning, I slept till about 9:15 am. I wanted to keep sleeping. That's fine. Maybe next time I will. When I'm not feeling well, I just want to sleep. 

I played games today. I wasn't in the mood for much else. Till after supper anyway. 

Patrick slept on the couch for a couple hours and I just played my games and chatted with friends on the game. I'm learning a lot, and one actually helped me. So, I may be getting better at this yet! 

Then after supper, I baked a blueberry zucchini bread. I'm not sure where Patrick got the recipe. It turned out really good too. 

I also decided to get some applique going, since I needed to get a couple things done. I pulled the dog out. 

 I changed the thread I was using and started over. I got about halfway when Sophie decided she wanted me to pet her. She climbed in my lap and licked me to get my attention. I will add the ears and tongue when I get it appliqued down. It is coming along okay. The black outline will help it. 

Other than that, I didn't do much to make me Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Think I'm Getting A Cold

This morning, I woke with a stuff head, sore throat, and a headache to boot! So, I told Patrick I would be home sooner than planned. 

I got up around 8 am and got ready to leave. I need to go to the new CVS store (which doesn't take the insurance needed) and picked up some prescriptions. I then stopped to drop off some veggies for Phil. Had a bucket full. Made him come out and get it, since it was too heavy for me. He gave me cucumbers and zucchini. I dropped one of each off at Colleens when I picked up a quilt she did for the Gala. I also took one of the quilts to be quilted so I could give it to Olympia. That way I don't have to get another top done asap. She's headed out tomorrow. Told her NO hurry. I think I gave her a relief when I took the quilt from her. lol 

Then I went to moms. Nancy and Carmen were packed and ready to go on their cruise. They came to the meeting and then left after to head to Portland to get on a flight to Boston. I didn't stay long. There was only Georgie, Nancy, Carmen and mom. I didn't give hugs because I wasn't feeling good. Come to find out a couple of them were feeling pretty bad a few days ago. Just what I needed to hear. I picked up Georgie's duck to work on it. I found she needs to add more applique, so will get it to mom to finish it up for me and then I can finish the backstitching. 

The feet need some yellow in it. I brought it home to do the outlining. 

I stopped at Applebee's to get a gift card. Then I got the car washed. Got home and figured out I took the WRONG receipt! It was the accounting receipt that they need at the end of the day. I called and told them I would drop it off this weekend. Then I felt really bad about having the gals till off, that I went back and dropped it off anyway. 

Got home in time for my war game. To my shock, I'm in the quarter finals and everyone's castle is higher than mine! I don't have enough troops either. I thought I would be out after today, but I made it to the quarter finals. That's next week. 

I decided to work on Georgie's duck. 

I need to add the tongue. Then I have to have mom add the yellow in the feet. Once that's done, I can finish the back stitch. I like how it comes to life with the black floss. It has more character. 

Now, I'm tired and going to call it a day. I can sleep better. Not worrying about the receipt needed to go back to Applebee's is a great relief for me. I did leave the gal a $1 tip for doing that for me. Just wish I had paid more attention before I left. 

As much as I wanted to do more, at least I enjoyed being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Enjoyed The Day

Today, I was playing war games twice. We didn't win either one. lol 

Then I enjoyed watching TV while Patrick was golfing. I was able to get a few shows in before he got home. 

Then he went outside and worked in the garden. After that, he slept on the swing. He needs his naps during the day. lol 

I was able to work on my beading. 

I received my Round Robin today. Erin Ferre sent this. I need to think about what I want to add. We can add anything we want. It will take me a bit, but I will see what I come up with. May have to look at the old crazy quilts to see what I can do. 

I finished number four. I was doing this during Seahawks game and it wasn't helping me!

Started number five. 

I had to go watch the last of the game, so this was on hold while I kept running back to the TV to see if we won! YES! WE DID!! Awesome!

Since my day was pretty much stitching and watching TV, it turned out to be a very good day. Tomorrow is another story, since I'm heading to moms. I have a few things to do before and after. It will keep me busy. But at least for today, I was Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Two For One Day

This morning, I was up earlier than usual. Patrick stayed home. It's his "day off" for golfing. He will be back at it tomorrow. 

I spent the morning downstairs, cutting backing and batting for 7 quilts. I have been washing the backing all day. Since I wash them in hot water, it takes about 2 hours to get them washed. So, I put 2 or 3 of the same color in at once. Had 3 loads today. I will be taking 10 of them up to Olympia next week. I need to do another one or two. I'm waiting on more bigger quilts instead of the small ones that we can't use. 

Came up to watch TV when Patrick decided to go outside and washed the windows. So, I couldn't watch my show for very long, because of the water hitting the windows. I had to pause off and on to be able to hear the show. 

I was working on my beading while trying to watch the TV. 

Have more to do but at least I'm getting there. I was able to get this far and realized I needed to get the dog ready for Bob's grandson's quilt. 

I do a lot better with "back basting" and I pulled out my light to get it ready. I'm going to use some felt and embroidery to finish him off. Which made him easy, I just do one full piece, add the felt and then do the outline stitch in black. It will be perfect. The hard part is getting it marked for embroidery. I may have to use the light box again to see if I could mark it. We will see. 

Once I get moving to applique this down, then I can get moving on the felt in the places it needs to be. I love the color. Not sure if I have thread for it but will look. 

Today was a 2 for 1 days because I was both Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Usual Casino Day

This morning, I slept till 9 am. I didn't want to get up. I was up for a bit just before Patrick left to go golfing. If I was smart, I would have gotten up when he left. That way I could have the morning to myself. But, NOPE, I slept. 

I played on my tablet till he got home. I was watching my show when he arrived, so I told him he had to wait about 30 minutes for my show to be over. Then I got ready to leave. 

We headed to Lucky Eagle Casino to play. We were gone all afternoon. This time we got a "summer" sleeping bag. I don't know if it's any good, but I'm sure one of us will us it one day. I could always give it to Phil. At least Katt took the bags we got last month and the tent. I think next month is sheets spread out for 4 weeks. We did okay, but not very well. What we own went back into the games. 

I did drop off the certificate for one of the veterans, at the post office. Then I went to the bank and got a cashier's check for the amount of money we got from the garage sale. When we got home, I got that ready to mail as well. 

We talked about going to Costco when I have my doctor appointment on the first. I realized it's next week. So, I sent a message to Sherry to let her know we will be up there. I need to take 10 quilts up to get quilted. Trouble is, I only have 4 ready, so I need to do the batting and backing for the others. I will try and do 4 of them tomorrow and the other 2 another day. It should take long, I just need to do it. I'm glad I took the time to mark the sizes in order to cut the fabric and batting. That's a job for tomorrow. 

Which made today a day that I wasn't Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Another Monday Without Embroidery

 Today was BE day. It ended up that the others were busy, so we cancelled yet another. I believe this is 3 x this month. 

So, I slept in while Patrick went golfing. I got up and played for a bit. Then I got laundry going. Only one load. I believe it's still in the dryer. lol - Guess I will "fluff" it up tomorrow and then fold the clothes. 

We didn't do much today. Patrick and I watched some TV. Then we watched genealogy. I worked on my genealogy before the show. I also got a message from a family member on the BIRGE side of the family. We will work together to get more done on the families. 

I then charged my tablet and pulled out my beading. 

I guess you can say, I'm halfway done. That's like saying the glass is half full. I'm looking on the good side of things. lol Three done, three to go. Then do that 2 more times at least. Should be interesting to see if I can get them all done. I will try.

I did start number four. lol 

Not much going on. Katt left early this morning. She was gone before I was up. 

I have been doing better with my leg and back. Not as good as I should, but it's getting better. 

I did receive the Lewis County Court summons for November. I decided to get out of it because I'm over 65 and have trouble sitting for very long. Plus, at this age, I have better things to do or what to do. November had a couple days of appointments, and we are always gone on Tuesdays. So, it would have been hard to say I wanted every Tuesday and the dates for my appointments. Plus, if I get back to PT, then those days would have to be listed. Too much trouble, even though I would like to serve on a jury. I did it about 4 times in my life. 

At least I found time today to get back to Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Enjoying A Visit With Katt

This morning, I was just being lazy. Then I needed to get a few things done. So, laundry was started, and I cleaned the kitty litter (tmi). 

Once I had all that done, with the dishes washed and put away, I sat down to play. Once I was done with the war game, I came in the computer room to work on genealogy, since it will expire in a couple days. I was okay with that. It costs way too much to keep it. 

About the time I was getting a few things straightened out, Katt arrived in her Coke truck. 

I love the truck! She was working in Edmonds yesterday and today. Then in the morning, she's heading to Wilsonville OR. So, we took the time to enjoy her company. 

We played games and laughed! It was so much fun! I don't think I laughed so hard for a long time. We talked about what we did in the past. Places we went to and things we did. It was a very enjoyable day. Unfortunately, not a day of Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Final Day Of Garage Sale

 This morning, I was out the door by 9:15 am. I arrived early and Colleen beat me there. Debbie showed up around noon. We stayed all day for the sale. It was slow. I was surprised at how much we made because we didn't have much in the way of people buying - at least that I saw. 

Around 4 pm, a gal come in and bought half of the fabrics we had left. She was on video with her daughter, showing the fabrics to her on zoom. They picked them together. It took quite a while to get it done. All three of us were working it. We gave her some deals as well because they were doing it for WSU's medical center. Her daughter sews surgical caps, blankets and other things for their unit. So, she did good! It would have been over $500 more if we stayed with the prices. We marked everything down in half. We halved the prices because we didn't want to take all that back. When we were done, we left the odd fabrics and some of the other stuff like threads, with the grange. 

We are planning to be in the next garage sale in February because we had a few people say they have more fabric they want to give us. Some are cleaning out their parents' fabrics etc. It works for us. 

Mary came and helped out the last hour. We loaded the stuff in our cars and then went to Panda Express for supper. We must have chatted for over an hour. Then we unloaded at Colleen's. As I was pulling in the drive, I had a text from Patrick asking if I was okay. I think he really wanted his peanut brittle I was bringing home. lol 

Does it count that I was selling quilting fabric; in order to say I was Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching?

First Day Of The Garage Sale

 This morning, I headed over to the grange for the garage sale. I was early and waited about an hour for the rest to show up. Colleen was there at 9:30 am and was moving a few things around. We were given another table to use, so that came in handy. We have a few things that needed to be seen. 

The first hour of the sale, it was packed! We had so many people come and check out our fabrics. We also sold a ton of it but still have plenty left. I just posted on Facebook what is left and hope more will come for the rest of it. I left after the first hour. Mom and Nancy showed up. Mary was to come later. I decided to let them have fun and I would go back later for the money. lol 

I stopped at Phil's on the way home. Love to say hi to my son! 

Got home and just relaxed. My back needed it. It doesn't like the chairs at the grange. Mom was so excited! She was telling me about how they sold a lot of stuff. I was glad to hear it. We paid for the tables and still made out! It was awesome! Patrick came with me. We decided to go to the casino after.

 I didn't know we had some Daisy Kingdom stuff. That is hard to find anymore. 

This is only a part of what is left. We hope to sell more tomorrow! I will get some fabrics ready tomorrow when we are done, to give to the church. Colleen wants to do another sale, and at this rate, we can do it. 

We headed to the casino. I had to figure out how to hide the money from the sale. I took it out of the box and then bagged it in another area of the car. It worked. No one broke in. lol We didn't do very good though. No worries. We are getting used to it. The noise was LOUD, and we were done after about an hour and a half. I like it better in the daytime. Friday nights are for drinkers, and we are not that. 

Came home and decided to call it a night. Katt called for a bit. We will see her on Sunday. I need to get her bed made for when she gets here. 

It's been a long day and I'm beat. The noise from the casino is still ringing in my ear. UGH And again, NOPE, I wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!