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This morning I was getting the quilt and my box ready to take to the Veterans Day presentation at the museum. We didn't do our usual presentation, but we did do a presentation. We were honored to honor 5 veterans today. 

They were Thomas "Skip" Greenwell, Army Ryan Michael Foreman, Army, Steven "Skip" Craig, Coast Guard, Carl Stone, Army, Tabitha Hopp (guest speaker) Army. 

It was an awesome ceremony. We had most of our group there. 

Came home and played. First I got supper going since it was 4:30 pm when I got home. Then I sat to ...

 This morning started out with heading to Connie's to get the quilt I need for tomorrow's presentation. Then off to moms for our meeting. Of course, mom had to mention "your news" to everyone. I told her I really didn't want it spread. We had a disagreement about it, but I told her since she mentioned it to everyone, she might as well tell them. She said some of it, and I told the rest. I really didn't want that conversation. 

I worked on putting the label on the quilt for tomorrow. We now have 5 ...

This morning I slept in till 10 am. I needed it after the last 3 days of being up around 7 am. I love my sleep. lol - I would sleep better if I just didn't stay up till 11:30 pm! But, hay, I like to listen to my books and play games. 

After exercise and walking, Patrick was done with golfing. It was cold today! I don't know how he can stand golfing when it's that cold! I walked and got my relaxing in. I listen to the music on iPods. 

Came in and got lunch ...

 Today I slept in. I didn't feel like getting out of bed. When I did, I worked on my exercises and went out to walk. As I was walking, I received a text that my tests were in. At first, I thought it was for the biopsy. When I didn't get called, I thought it was for the regular paps test that still hasn't given the results yet. Then I realized it was the results of the biopsy. 

The nurse called about 5 mins after I realized it was the biopsy and didn't like what I ...

I had to have a biopsy on my right breast. They don't think it's cancer but just wanted to be sure. So, we waited. The longer I waited the more my brain was going off in different ways. The nurse told me ...

 Today I was happy to be able to have the day to myself. I slept in. Then mom called to see what I was doing today. Told her I was getting laundry going and cleaning up a bit, other than that I wasn't doing much, "Why?" She said she wanted to do something different, and could she come over after she gets her nails done. That didn't bother me, so I said, "Sounds good."

While I was waiting for mom to call back after her nails, Victoria, who is a family member, called. She wanted to tell me ...

 This morning Patrick went golfing, and I went to the grange to have embroidery. I arrived early and Gerilyn was already there. We got the place warmed up when Cindy arrived. Sandy said she would be running late so Cindy decided to get the drinks. As it turned out Sandy was only 10 minutes late. So, they both had drinks for us. I was thrilled to get 2 drinks, one hot and one cold. 

I decided to take my beading today. Wasn't in the mood for embroidery. I worked on my panel and finished it just as it was ...

sitting on the easel on hall table already!

light neutral scraps sewn improv fashion. Raw-edge applique bird, machine quilting, and hand beaded around the edge.... I call it Quiet Tweety-bird   and am entering it as my offering into Joy's Table Scraps for this month! 

I talked about this last week, that post is ( here...) including the inspiration for the bird

instead of batting I used peltex which is stiff but easily machine quilted. I put binding on the bottom edge so it can sit well on a mantel or easel. Then I used size 8 perle cotton to do ...

 Today started out with Patrick golfing and telling me it was 8 am. I got up and was out the door by 9 am. I had to stop at Connie's to get her the bags of scraps from that mess we had. I stopped and chatted with her. She then gave me 5 quilts that were done. She even did the binding on them. So, I now have 6 quilts that need labels. I will do that this week. First, I need to do more labels. Then I can get them on the 6 quilts. I will need to ...

 This morning we both slept in. I headed out for my 11 am walk with Ron. 

Then came in and pretty much wasted the day away with playing games and watching movies. We watched a Disney movie that was really good. A good Halloween movie. 

I did try to get something done today. lol 

Today I was up and working on my exercises. My hip is giving me fits again.  I am beginning to wonder if the massage therapy is really working. I go in tomorrow and will decide then. Sitting doesn't help though. 

I realized today that I actually had the whole week to myself. I didn't bother with QOV. I didn't worry about what I needed to do. I just did what I wanted to do. I didn't try and go crazy about what I had on my list. What ever happened, happened. 

I got a call from ...

 This morning I was up (earlier than yesterday) and ready to go walking. I called Ron to make sure we were walking since he didn't show up on time. He wasn't sure if we were walking. I can confuse him when we talk about to many days in a row. 

Afterwards I came in. Patrick arrived shortly after. He went to Safeway for stuff for supper. Then he sat down. Said he was going to go out and work in the yard since it was a good day today. Next thing I noticed was he fell asleep. So ...

 This morning I slept till 10 am. I took a Zyrtec last night and didn't feel like getting up. It makes me sleep, so I really didn't mind. I haven't been sleeping very well lately. 

Walked with Ron at 11 am. The came in to find Patrick was still golfing. I made a hotdog and then went to get supper out of the freezer when Patrick arrived. So much for the "me" day. I let him do what he does and I worked on my cross stitch today. 

 This morning we were up early and on the way to Olympia. Since our doctors are up there, that were we go. Of course, today was my "physical" and we all know what that means. At least us women do! I was told if all goes well, I won't have to have the "Paps" done again. Like a graduation! I liked that idea. Fingers crossed I will graduate!

We then went to get meds for my Grand doggie! After that we had one more stop. I was told to come back in 30 mins, so Patrick took me to ...

 This morning I woke early to get stuff ready to go to my BE meeting. As I'm getting the QOV stuff ready for Allie, I received a text. Cindy said she wasn't coming today. I then contacted Sandy V to see if she was coming and she said she texted Sandy E last night. Sandy E is in Canada. I contacted Gerlyn to let her know it would be the 2 of us, and I was cancelling. 

It wasn't 5 mins after I cancelled that I got a call from one of the new gals who quilts ...

 Today I slept in and it felt good. Patrick even slept in longer than me. 

Once I got moving - later in the day. I got to work on the kitchen, kitty litter, and general cleaning. I wasn't in the mood but found the time to do it. Just realized I started laundry and then just left it in the washer. I better move it to the dryer before I call it a night. 

I then wanted to work on genealogy but that didn't happen because Patrick wanted to make plans for December. He called Katt and Sue to ...

 Today I was doing the usual in the morning. Around 11 am Ron was out walking. I ran out to meet up with him. He thought I was not going to walk today. Told him that was tomorrow. So, we walked. Then came in the house and got ready for my Brazilian embroidery class with Loretta Holtzburger. 

First things first. We had to put a stem stitch on so that we could work with the flower. This is done with colonial knots. I was able to get that much done. I have about 1/4 of it done. I also ...

 This week is working out for me....or not. I decided to enjoy the day. Patrick went golfing and I slept in a little. After I got up, did the usual. Then at 11 am I headed out the door to meet with Ron. We walked the loops. It takes us about an hour to do the walking. I can do it in about 35 mins when it's just me. I'm okay with that. My hip doesn't like it sometimes, but he feels better after. 

I received my monthly beads today. I will have to work on ...

 This morning I slept in. Not too late, but not 7 am. I was getting ready to go for a walk when Ron called to see if I wanted to walk today. I tried to go at 10 am but he said 11 am would be better. He was out there waiting for me at 5 to 11 am. We walked till around noon when Patrick got home. At least we got our 2 1/2 miles in. 

I gave Patrick a few things to deliver on his way into town. I had him pick up some bread to make ...

 This morning I was taking my time with my exercises. Patrick left for golfing so my day was mine. I enjoyed it. I was surprised that Patrick didn't get back home till around 2 pm. Good thing I started the stew for supper way before that. It needed to simmer a long time to make the meat tender. It turned out really well. I added small potatoes and added Patrick's carrots from the garden. Easy peasy!

When I finally felt like doing something, I started working on my last angel for set number 3. 

I started and finished ...