I don't know where this month has gone. It's been filled with activity, not the least of which is keeping up with breadmaking from two different sourdough starters! What have I gotten myself into? Loaves are being gifted continually. I've branched out into English muffins, cinnamon buns and multi-grain breads too.Without a lot of words or explanation I'm going to catch up with a post
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I don't know where this month has gone. It's been filled with activity, not the least of which is keeping up with breadmaking from two different sourdough starters! What have I gotten myself into? Loaves are being gifted continually. I've branched out into English muffins, cinnamon buns and multi-grain breads too.Without a lot of words or explanation I'm going to catch up with a post
read moreWhen the cold settles in I am grateful for central heat and a garage for the car.
I had an ophthamologist appointment on Monday. Hooray! Cataract surgery is scheduled for February.
Stevens turned 84 on Thursday. He was pleasantly surprised when I told him that my FB post about his birthday ... read more
Generally, we spend New Year fairly quietly, but we had a family birthday celebrate. This year we spent a very wet New Year’s Eve with my nephew Shane who was turning 60. Shane is the eldest grandchild on the maternal side, the first child of my late sister Kathleen and hubby Dennis. It is a tradition in this family to prepare and cook a hangi for special occasions, and this Shane did with a little help. Not a “hole in the ground” traditional hangi, but rather one cooked in a stainless steel container, heated with gas, but still using ...
read moreHappy New Year! Our theme for this month is “Party,” so I thought a fun and simple crown block would be the
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read moreWe recently attended the last Probus meeting for the year, held in the local Cossie Club, followed by a wonderful catered meal. There was a big group of about 80 members present, and the restaurant certainly did us proud with the menu. Hot ham and chicken, plenty of veggies and salad, followed by sticky date pudding, custard and cream, with meringues and fruit salad too.
Enjoying our Probus Christmas lunch
There was talk around the table of going back home and having an afternoon nap, as most of us would not be used to consuming such a hearty meal in ...
read moreThere was excellent news for Robin at his appointment with the orthopedic surgeon last week to check on his knee replacement. There were x-rays on the monitor showing the replacement pieces, and everything looked nice and straight, we were told. The wound has healed nicely and Robin’s knee movement is excellent. We were told that slow improvement will happen over the next year or so, but everything looks fine, and he can do away with the sticks. Yes, he is cleared to drive, so a caravan trip will be happening in the near future. Yippee to that!
We had ...
read moreWhen I first started on my sock knitting adventure a few years ago, I declared I would never knit socks for others as it took so long. That changed when my granddaughters asked if I could please knit them a pair of socks, so of course I did, making an extra pair for my daughter as well. Knitting three pairs of 4ply socks for Christmas really kept me busy. All through this, my hubby Robin kept reminding me that I’d never knitted him socks either! Oh dear, guess he was next on the list – so some extra secret sock ...
read moreThanks to everyone for the birthday wishes!! I had a great day and spent it on the phone talking to family or on Zoom chatting with friends! Oh -- and I did spend time with DH and the girls! Now, how much more could one person want?
I actually accomplished a fair amount, considering all the interruptions. I started off by quilting that Barbie quilt.
Community project quilt - DONE |
We've taken another road trip, albeit a quick one. Augie continues to excel as a traveler, we never could have asked for a better car companion. Since last Sunday was both Father's Day and my mother's 90th birthday we drove up to New Hampshire to celebrate the joyous, double event with my parents. It was a beautiful day. Mom and Dad live in what is known as the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, as
read moreWe've taken another road trip, albeit a quick one. Augie continues to excel as a traveler, we never could have asked for a better car companion. Since last Sunday was both Father's Day and my mother's 90th birthday we drove up to New Hampshire to celebrate the joyous, double event with my parents. It was a beautiful day. Mom and Dad live in what is known as the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, as
read moreOur beautiful Birman Gemma is five years old today, happy birthday! To celebrate she is having her favourite meal tonight, Jimbo's beef, which she adores. She is a bit of a drama queen and likes to lay stretched out on the floor, so that we have to bend down and rub her tummy! And tell her how beautiful she is too, of course.
Waiting to be admired, stretched out on the floor
When I saw this machine embroidered tea towel recently, I just had to buy it for her birthday, that’s Gemma through and through. Of course, she ...
read moreSpring is just around the corner and today I have some fun new releases to share with you!
First are 2 new Colorful Cats, Morning Glory and Violet. These are floral themed cats each with a button, one from Mill Hill and one from Just Another Button Company. Perfect for Spring and Summer stitching!
I also have some whimsical Happy Birthday Bookmarks. These are great little gifts for any book worm!
All new designs feature beautiful, glittery Kreinik metallic threads.
In other news, the Spring Mandala Mystery Stitch Along now available for purchase in my Etsy shop. The stitch along ... read more
I've been as busy in the sewing room this month as an active puppy will allow me to be! Never a dull moment around here. I've begun cutting out all the pieces for "Stars and Snowflakes" by Wendy Sheppard. The trial block is shown here, under construction. I hope to have this all cut and prepped to take along for stitching together at an upcoming weekend retreat. While preparing all the pieces for
read moreI've been as busy in the sewing room this month as an active puppy will allow me to be! Never a dull moment around here. I've begun cutting out all the pieces for "Stars and Snowflakes" by Wendy Sheppard. The trial block is shown here, under construction. I hope to have this all cut and prepped to take along for stitching together at an upcoming weekend retreat. While preparing all the pieces for
read moreIt was our friend Dot’s 75th Birthday today and a several of us were meeting her for a birthday lunch. Now, where was that parcel I had wrapped and carefully put away?
All wrapped up and ready for gifting
We met in a local café, four of us. Dot as the guest of honour, Thelma, Annette and myself. Sadly,I forgot to get a group photo of us all. Here is the birthday girl with her goodies. Dot was a little overwhelmed but as I said to her, turning 75 is certainly something to celebrate!
Happy 75th Birthday, Dot ...
read moreI've been catching up on the two block-of-the-month programs that I signed up for at the LQS. Being gone for just a little over two weeks seems more like two months when it comes to catching up on what I missed while we were away! The Cream and Sugar class (left) required two more identical blocks for November and the Aspiring Stars class offered another block this month which I was able to
read moreI've been catching up on the two block-of-the-month programs that I signed up for at the LQS. Being gone for just a little over two weeks seems more like two months when it comes to catching up on what I missed while we were away! The Cream and Sugar class (left) required two more identical blocks for November and the Aspiring Stars class offered another block this month which I was able to
read moreI really am behind, so here goes.It was Avery's birthday last month.He loves "Dinys" so his party was dino themed.Here are a few of my favorite pics from the party.Picked up a used Cozy Coupe and brought it with us all the way from MI!He LOVED itPlaying trucks with papa.With both grandmas and one of his great grandma's on the left.Gigi and Papa picked up the balloons.I had the get the "Diny"
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