tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48230728281405998172024-03-18T04:55:27.643-05:00www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.comSam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comBlogger1644125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-63557318482764965352020-07-12T12:07:00.000-05:002020-07-12T12:07:14.279-05:00YOP Week #2 <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kFf15-AZU9s/Xws5dHxZLJI/AAAAAAAAejQ/vYK33eBcXv4lj1-q8Y5eudsyU2wPHy9TQCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/yop20202021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="500" height="255" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kFf15-AZU9s/Xws5dHxZLJI/AAAAAAAAejQ/vYK33eBcXv4lj1-q8Y5eudsyU2wPHy9TQCNcBGAsYHQ/w500-h255/yop20202021.jpg" width="500" /><br /></a></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>I started off week #1 with a finish and I have another one for week #2! I hope I can keep this up for the whole year! Yeah, right! LOL!</div><div>Here's my second finish for this year..............the cell phone cover for my daughter as one of her Advent gifts. I think it turned out cute. It was easy and quick so if any of you are looking for gifts to give this is a good one. You wouldn't have to use those colors. It was in the Boho Crochet book. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vOoKXSjbJSA/Xws7FEfq5pI/AAAAAAAAejY/3_LXzMW1TXIcGrRts4ekSSyUL3O3Cp4zACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3864.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vOoKXSjbJSA/Xws7FEfq5pI/AAAAAAAAejY/3_LXzMW1TXIcGrRts4ekSSyUL3O3Cp4zACNcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DSCF3864.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div>I started Candy Kisses (on Ravelry) only about 7 times!!! I found the pattern and even her tutorial to be very confusing but I must be the only one as all the comments were how easy it was and how clear her instructions were! Huh? Betsy Queen took a stab at them and she had no problem either so it must be me! I finally rewrote her instructions in a manner I could understand and tried again. I know there are mistakes and there is a little buckle in the middle but I'm forging ahead. I love the yarn but the only problem is that when I tried to undo my crochet to start over it kept knotting and I couldn't undo it so much yarn was thrown away. Hopefully, I'll have enough to finish. This is not a pattern I would use again.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqyG7a7A0_I/Xws8tfA5NwI/AAAAAAAAejg/GnZRMgderv0WzPox6_c0SFbK8ak55_b-wCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqyG7a7A0_I/Xws8tfA5NwI/AAAAAAAAejg/GnZRMgderv0WzPox6_c0SFbK8ak55_b-wCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3863.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>Now, on the bright side, I am LOVING the Brill shawl. I love the Quince yarn for sure and the pattern for the edging is adorable! I am really loving the knitting even though it is not T.V. watching knitting but the process is very enjoyable. When this is done I am going to do more of the edging to tack to my shelves. I love it that much! I have 5 complete patterns out of 33 to complete the border of the shawl. So, I have 28 more of 14 rows each to finish. Wouldn't that make the cutest shelf edging? Another rabbit hole I would like to go down right now but I won't. I promise! I am enjoying having some finishes and I already have one lined up for next week!<br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4A_Qi7VGmVA/Xws9l2CA5AI/AAAAAAAAejo/1CtVWM0Y63A7PApuJJXrMyqAhVbuEL0XACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4A_Qi7VGmVA/Xws9l2CA5AI/AAAAAAAAejo/1CtVWM0Y63A7PApuJJXrMyqAhVbuEL0XACNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3862.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> For Jolly July I have been working on Chicken Joy................a free pattern by The Real Housewives of Cross Stitch........</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nT5jvGWk02U/Xws-kV4fFuI/AAAAAAAAejw/gYrvbaZCyE4USgN-QpOtJaKqtl3jOjxKQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nT5jvGWk02U/Xws-kV4fFuI/AAAAAAAAejw/gYrvbaZCyE4USgN-QpOtJaKqtl3jOjxKQCNcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DSCF3865.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div>I did work on a few other projects but not enough to photograph. I ordered some needed supplies for the Mexican tray project, and I cut fabric for Amy's Frida Kahlo basket only to realize I didn't have enough so I was able to find more and I ordered it. <br /></div><div>I did get some "treasures" this week.................some Stylecraft Special DK acrylic yarn<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x_z-ognkd5w/Xws_Sg9JrMI/AAAAAAAAej4/V3Zy8XhDovU2q2LLarcHMgR3JIvqGjsQQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x_z-ognkd5w/Xws_Sg9JrMI/AAAAAAAAej4/V3Zy8XhDovU2q2LLarcHMgR3JIvqGjsQQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3859.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>The first pattern of 12 in a mystery SAL through Fat Quarter Shop by Lori Holt................</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q3_ram_CuBc/Xws_14dUDJI/AAAAAAAAekI/6hJrUmG3a_Al__OwdUx5we1NwZLJe06vwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3858.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q3_ram_CuBc/Xws_14dUDJI/AAAAAAAAekI/6hJrUmG3a_Al__OwdUx5we1NwZLJe06vwCNcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DSCF3858.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div>Some undyed sock yarn for me to dye!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hw4H4x5mM2M/XwtADKyDtaI/AAAAAAAAekM/5Aso8Dj1IZ4y3a00FhS05dC_FK6JCK0sgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hw4H4x5mM2M/XwtADKyDtaI/AAAAAAAAekM/5Aso8Dj1IZ4y3a00FhS05dC_FK6JCK0sgCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3849.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>My 4th of July sock yarn.........these are both from Knit Picks<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gm-DZCbDUCQ/XwtAboJz-WI/AAAAAAAAekc/XtFRD4jfXa8GvOo7JJdapsnqFE_kuuX3QCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gm-DZCbDUCQ/XwtAboJz-WI/AAAAAAAAekc/XtFRD4jfXa8GvOo7JJdapsnqFE_kuuX3QCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3850.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>and then these beautiful minis from Hue Loco........slowly accumulating minis for a project way down the road.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lcQ-zJb5OL4/XwtAxbusAtI/AAAAAAAAeko/VwX-YoB4zqsW-9EzB5gNHZK5a8WV7VXMwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lcQ-zJb5OL4/XwtAxbusAtI/AAAAAAAAeko/VwX-YoB4zqsW-9EzB5gNHZK5a8WV7VXMwCNcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DSCF3851.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>That's all for this week. I had a good, balanced week with regular chores, some outdoor progress and indoor too. I hope you had a good week and stay safe!</div><div>Happy Trails!!!<br /></div><div>.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kFf15-AZU9s/Xws5dHxZLJI/AAAAAAAAejQ/vYK33eBcXv4lj1-q8Y5eudsyU2wPHy9TQCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/yop20202021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com119tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-28845870554389871032020-07-10T15:48:00.000-05:002020-07-10T15:48:25.028-05:00Working on secret projects so there's not much to show until Sunday <div>I did get my loppers ordered and some other "supplies" for various projects. I got my walk in this morning and did some raking of grass to use for mulch. It got hot fast but it's like a greenhouse for the plants and the tomato plants and beans are growing like crazy even though I got them planted late.</div><div>I also got 2 more tomato plants transplanted and that was the extent of my outside work today.</div><div>I did get another treasure delivered last night............</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YT7kdKStJyo/XwjScjDwltI/AAAAAAAAei0/a4Oydo9puzUhj0TvLUKByBvkMg4GXn7rQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3860.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YT7kdKStJyo/XwjScjDwltI/AAAAAAAAei0/a4Oydo9puzUhj0TvLUKByBvkMg4GXn7rQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3860.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>My Hint naturally flavored no sugar or carbonation water! I got 36 bottles for $1 each and free shipping and a free sunblock stick SPF 30! What a deal! I got 3 different flavors; watermelon, clementine, and peach. So far, I like them but I probably will flavor infuse my own after this but it's a nice refresher for the summer. I'm actually fine with plain water.</div><div>Today I have been crocheting on about 3 different projects and hoping to finish 2 of the 3 but we'll see.</div><div>I hope you've had a nice Friday!</div><div>Happy Trails!!!<br /></div>Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com104tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-52327805948157591642020-07-09T14:43:00.000-05:002020-07-09T14:43:42.971-05:00Ran into 3 brick walls!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What a day but I did, like Edison, discover how not to do some things. First, I discovered my Black and Decker Alligator, which is like a chain saw in scissor form, would no longer charge its battery. So, I tried looking for a new battery only to find out they no longer make that model or its battery! So, I did find a pair of loppers I will replace it with.<br />
Next, I tried to work on a sewing project and discovered I didn't have enough material. Thank goodness I found more of the same so I ordered that. <br />
Then, I got my yarn order from Deramore's...........only to discover it wasn't the right color blue I needed to finish a project! ARG! So, I had to order more yarn, and to make it worth crossing the pond I ordered some sock yarn too! Whew! But I am blessed to be able to replace the items and "move on down the road"!<br />
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I also received a pattern for a SAL with FQS and it is a mystery so this is just the first one by Lori Holt........love the first one! You can either do them all separately or make them into one big picture. I'm doing them separately.<br />
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I did take my walk this morning and although they predicted rain this afternoon, I watered outside anyway as they're usually wrong. Plus, if I didn't water it would for sure not rain. So, it did rain this afternoon and it was a nice little storm with wind and thunder and driving rain. I always like it when it rains after I mow. It just seems like it would be soothing to the lawn.<br />
I baked bread this afternoon from dough that I put together last night. Now, I'm going to go clean something and then I'll probably call it a day!<br />
Happy Trails!!! </div>
Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-37707197981658458242020-07-08T15:22:00.000-05:002020-07-08T15:22:45.856-05:00Working Wednesday!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today was a great day as I got out early and walked and mowed the lawn! It was wet grass but considering it was going to be in the 90's and feel like 100 degrees.....I mowed anyway. I never used to mow if the grass was wet but down here.....I don't care! LOL! I am not going to be out there when it is really hot! I finished at 10:30....the grass was still wet and it was 87 degrees F. Not bad!<br />
I came in and did chores and then went uptown and got my prescriptions.<br />
There are no pictures today and now I am going to go take a nice bath and wash my hair and get my jammies on and relax in the AC! Hopefully tomorrow will have something worthy of getting the camera out! LOL!<br />
Happy Trails!!! </div>
Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-18899346069884161702020-07-07T15:28:00.000-05:002020-07-07T15:28:31.104-05:00Tired Tuesday.......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I got 2 phone calls last night AFTER I was asleep. By the 2nd one, I was up and disconnecting the phone! By then I was wide awake so I read and I read and I still wasn't sleepy so I got out some knitting and worked on that. Finally, I was ready to lay down again and it was 10:00 p.m. I had to be to Walmart by 7:00 a.m. I woke up about 6:30 but I have been behind all day. I did get all the groceries unloaded and disinfected and put away. I also got my daily chores done and I painted another coat on the kitchen door to the garage. I'm making it into a blackboard but not sure if it will need another coat or not. It's very dark there so I wore my headlamp but painting black is hard to see.<br />
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I also made Cheesy Egg Wedges that is a recipe I got from A Home Grown Journal on my sidebar. It's delicious! Just search for the recipe on her blog and it will come up. She used to own a restaurant so all her recipes are really good!<br />
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I'm going to call it a day now. I hope you had a good one!<br />
Happy Trails!!!<br />
P.S. The grands got their birthday present today.....I bought them a pool.....not big enough where you need a fence but hopefully they can keep cool! They're in the 90's in Iowa too. Since they can't go too many places this summer and they love coming down here to the lake I figured I'd combine their presents into one for both of them. They're busy clearing an area on their patio and putting a tarp down underneath it. Amy said they were really excited! That makes me happy! </div>
Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com101tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-80296451533271529922020-07-06T16:03:00.000-05:002020-07-06T16:03:53.960-05:00Books and more!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> I finished this book........very good! Her mysteries are very intriguing and not formulaic like some series. These are really different. I'll have to order #4 now <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sswBTGOQMeY/XwOI4ukhQSI/AAAAAAAAecE/Ck21OjI16IAkm_ADO0ZoBfII4-xP7jGgACK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sswBTGOQMeY/XwOI4ukhQSI/AAAAAAAAecE/Ck21OjI16IAkm_ADO0ZoBfII4-xP7jGgACK4BGAsYHg/w300-h400/DSCF3805.JPG" width="300" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm still reading Cider with Rosie and it is good........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-faUUi0dlY6w/XwOJmb1hGVI/AAAAAAAAecc/vsdYHtE5DbIsJpFRupDn30yPaLMLPIXmwCK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-faUUi0dlY6w/XwOJmb1hGVI/AAAAAAAAecc/vsdYHtE5DbIsJpFRupDn30yPaLMLPIXmwCK4BGAsYHg/w300-h400/DSCF3804.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm still reading National Wildlife Federation magazine too....I am so tired at night I don't get much reading done....I guess I'll have to go to bed earlier! LOL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nL6wPKVb8jU/XwOJ79MAxnI/AAAAAAAAec0/cDUbxSzuNpYMw2TAxzr7W4ez18wVQIUCACK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3803.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nL6wPKVb8jU/XwOJ79MAxnI/AAAAAAAAec0/cDUbxSzuNpYMw2TAxzr7W4ez18wVQIUCACK4BGAsYHg/w300-h400/DSCF3803.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>I did start another fiction book...........it's a goody! My favorite series! This is book #9 but she has like 27 I think so I have plenty to read yet.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZStw4gHWKGU/XwOLJP0g5tI/AAAAAAAAedU/2FOr1WcYsJgzRVD4n23cR4LZOySX00UvQCK4BGAsYHg/s346/Blog%2B-%2B070620%2B%25231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="216" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZStw4gHWKGU/XwOLJP0g5tI/AAAAAAAAedU/2FOr1WcYsJgzRVD4n23cR4LZOySX00UvQCK4BGAsYHg/w250-h400/Blog%2B-%2B070620%2B%25231.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As for t.v. I have found another series on Acorn T.V. that I adore! The Yorkshire Vet who is a modern day James Herriot working in the same area and town and whose partner used to work with James Herriot. It is spellbinding to me as I wanted to be a veterinarian at one time. He is exactly the type of vet I wanted to be too...taking care of "all creatures great and small". Don't watch if you're squeamish but other than that it is excellent!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7w_wLn89wxU/XwOMrGN2HgI/AAAAAAAAeds/ghhhyo1wPjYZfk3fsKBWpm--NsXyTF6tACK4BGAsYHg/s103/Blog%2B-%2B070620%2B%25232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="103" data-original-width="103" height="251" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7w_wLn89wxU/XwOMrGN2HgI/AAAAAAAAeds/ghhhyo1wPjYZfk3fsKBWpm--NsXyTF6tACK4BGAsYHg/w251-h251/Blog%2B-%2B070620%2B%25232.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm still watching Miss Fisher but I am truly taken with the Yorkshire Vet right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is summer here; 90's every day. I went early and got my walk in. I then raked some and burned and mulched with weeds and trimming. No nice mulch this year. I was going to transplant another tomato but the pest control guy showed up so I went in and he sprayed the outside. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I got treasures in the mail today!!! <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some very pretty minis from Hue Loco. I am saving up for a future project. I can only afford them every so often so it will take me awhile......... <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KzddyDRx0ko/XwON27PFTjI/AAAAAAAAeeA/muNbsE5X0Bkphq3HRAADGjU9G6eQuaT1gCK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KzddyDRx0ko/XwON27PFTjI/AAAAAAAAeeA/muNbsE5X0Bkphq3HRAADGjU9G6eQuaT1gCK4BGAsYHg/w300-h400/DSCF3851.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then some things from Knit Picks......my 4th of July sock yarn,,,red, white and blue!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aygTx0lliEU/XwOOa-lbzbI/AAAAAAAAeeY/CjdJ4KuGDi4QwpKJAFLQDhFUoi1GjHFegCK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aygTx0lliEU/XwOOa-lbzbI/AAAAAAAAeeY/CjdJ4KuGDi4QwpKJAFLQDhFUoi1GjHFegCK4BGAsYHg/w400-h300/DSCF3850.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some plain sock yarn for dyeing............naturally..........<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qJ14m4lJi6c/XwOOqsjIdrI/AAAAAAAAees/TW5P9xTSTosmjdTVOuQHJA_0hT4olP36QCK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qJ14m4lJi6c/XwOOqsjIdrI/AAAAAAAAees/TW5P9xTSTosmjdTVOuQHJA_0hT4olP36QCK4BGAsYHg/w400-h300/DSCF3849.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and my needles so I can start my Brill shawl! Be still my beating heart!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1_374e06Z70/XwOPDG5Z2VI/AAAAAAAAefA/iN1d3nIMB_MleUDWkmVYAkFrQDcMTPF2wCK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1_374e06Z70/XwOPDG5Z2VI/AAAAAAAAefA/iN1d3nIMB_MleUDWkmVYAkFrQDcMTPF2wCK4BGAsYHg/w400-h300/DSCF3852.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not much to see yet but so far so good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z87iAoPGBaI/XwOPNw5uiAI/AAAAAAAAefQ/6859jwrILPcWkwibg6KZqQlNcYlUI8TAACK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z87iAoPGBaI/XwOPNw5uiAI/AAAAAAAAefQ/6859jwrILPcWkwibg6KZqQlNcYlUI8TAACK4BGAsYHg/w400-h300/DSCF3853.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hand wound the ball and I am using Quince yarn for the first time and it is wonderful! I think it is a reasonable priced yarn for the quality. This will probably be the yarn I buy for sweaters and more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spent the afternoon making my menu and grocery list and now I need to order my groceries so I can pick them up early tomorrow morning.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yqHrPx-Dzp4/XwOP14au6xI/AAAAAAAAefw/kzgRsgff2g4oj6wczwPvN8fzctQtdLzPgCK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yqHrPx-Dzp4/XwOP14au6xI/AAAAAAAAefw/kzgRsgff2g4oj6wczwPvN8fzctQtdLzPgCK4BGAsYHg/w300-h400/DSCF3854.JPG" width="300" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you had a wonderful Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Trails!!!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sswBTGOQMeY/XwOI4ukhQSI/AAAAAAAAecE/Ck21OjI16IAkm_ADO0ZoBfII4-xP7jGgACK4BGAsYHg/s4288/DSCF3805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-70753465512606912002020-07-05T07:21:00.000-05:002020-07-05T07:21:23.495-05:00YOP Week #1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br /><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0nzR-3C2Aw/XwBhym8CWbI/AAAAAAAAeXM/2G9QHkE1zoMFmAbuaik_1_FSYX81kL3VACK4BGAsYHg/s500/yop20202021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="500" height="204" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0nzR-3C2Aw/XwBhym8CWbI/AAAAAAAAeXM/2G9QHkE1zoMFmAbuaik_1_FSYX81kL3VACK4BGAsYHg/w400-h204/yop20202021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;">Here
we are...another YOP! So exciting as always! Every year I think I
will get more organized and get more done and this year is no
different. Hope is a wonderful thing!</div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;">I
have categories and a long list of projects I want to make in each one
but for now I am only listing 1 or 2 projects for each category and then
as I finish them they will be replaced by a new project which could be
an old WIP and most probably <strike>should</strike> will be! So here goes....get on your mark, get set and GO!!! Happy YOP 2020-2021!</div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>ADVENT </b> (12 or 25 gifts that my daughter and I exchange, we haven't set the rules for this year yet) <br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;">
1. Dahla Horse pin cushion - This was part of Stitch Maynia 2020 so it
is a WIP It is a purchased pattern from Helen Philipps on Etsy. My daughter has a collection of Dahla horses<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yj2LGwoJLYQ/XwBn_WSOSTI/AAAAAAAAeXc/EPy5pZBHHZQlOM_D6KY8_H4vHqEGtDwygCNcBGAsYHQ/s340/Blog%2B-%2B2020-21%2B%25231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="340" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yj2LGwoJLYQ/XwBn_WSOSTI/AAAAAAAAeXc/EPy5pZBHHZQlOM_D6KY8_H4vHqEGtDwygCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Blog%2B-%2B2020-21%2B%25231.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> 2. Cell Phone Cover - This is from the book Boho Crochet published by Martingale Press featuring a variety of designers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OEWUsP3wOwU/XwCKZRe9INI/AAAAAAAAeX0/CfTjPa2LAqss-_QJ4FscNLzii-WvYuGDgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3827.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OEWUsP3wOwU/XwCKZRe9INI/AAAAAAAAeX0/CfTjPa2LAqss-_QJ4FscNLzii-WvYuGDgCNcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DSCF3827.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>APPLIQUE</b><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> 1. This is a Buttermilk Basin pattern that I have had but have not started......</div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4zGYoUL1e_E/XwCNoDQrxDI/AAAAAAAAeX8/EgJYDyxdbQUMhKkZ6ECEIf5sk_yi3KMJACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3828.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4zGYoUL1e_E/XwCNoDQrxDI/AAAAAAAAeX8/EgJYDyxdbQUMhKkZ6ECEIf5sk_yi3KMJACNcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DSCF3828.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div> <b>CRAFTS</b><br /><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;">
1. Mexican metal tray - you'll have to wait and see what I do with
this! I have 5 of them so if it works out I may make more.<br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> I picked these up at a garage sale a few years back as I loved the bright colors.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OlssKldjzUg/XwCOTnkdD3I/AAAAAAAAeYE/U08YAprLzBQjLuEiD9p7nD5gdlCwNlv0QCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3831.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OlssKldjzUg/XwCOTnkdD3I/AAAAAAAAeYE/U08YAprLzBQjLuEiD9p7nD5gdlCwNlv0QCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3831.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>CROCHET</b><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> 1. Candy Kisses Scarf (Ravelry) plus there is a free pattern on her website and a You Tube video</div><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-whT7SJ6ymoE/XwHAJLC324I/AAAAAAAAeaw/T77KPPKjay0q-Mbf9d5-m7EwemO55w3RACK4BGAsYHg/s320/Blog%2B-%2B2020-21%2B%25235.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-whT7SJ6ymoE/XwHAJLC324I/AAAAAAAAeaw/T77KPPKjay0q-Mbf9d5-m7EwemO55w3RACK4BGAsYHg/Blog%2B-%2B2020-21%2B%25235.jpg" /></a><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>CROSS STITCH</b><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> 1.Jolly July - Chicken Joy This is a WIP leftover from last Christmas<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oGfGSnt0Jgs/XwCR_IdxoyI/AAAAAAAAeYM/NTLY-SSql4sS-67YKeyb8MSKkS4ln2R1QCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3840.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oGfGSnt0Jgs/XwCR_IdxoyI/AAAAAAAAeYM/NTLY-SSql4sS-67YKeyb8MSKkS4ln2R1QCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSCF3840.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> 2. Stitch Maynia 2020 #1 - The Luck of the Irish; another WIP<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WioNyAalcY4/XwCSdM26xtI/AAAAAAAAeYU/yi3BaRpmNhIoO5vFrR1dPIPpj2v8XVqyQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3838.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WioNyAalcY4/XwCSdM26xtI/AAAAAAAAeYU/yi3BaRpmNhIoO5vFrR1dPIPpj2v8XVqyQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3838.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>EMBROIDERY</b><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> 1. This is a WIP also........<br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TmmSYhKu4J4/XwCSx5ZGrlI/AAAAAAAAeYc/pgh-IvyObw4GJyvhRSKgl24jEtoc_CjIgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3832.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TmmSYhKu4J4/XwCSx5ZGrlI/AAAAAAAAeYc/pgh-IvyObw4GJyvhRSKgl24jEtoc_CjIgCNcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DSCF3832.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>GIFTS</b><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> 1. Amy's Frida Kahlo basket - WIP<br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XIneZOmWD-I/XwCX-GzEv0I/AAAAAAAAeYk/c8n2QXv3kcshdM-FyUSy-CltnwuDGPFLgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3841.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XIneZOmWD-I/XwCX-GzEv0I/AAAAAAAAeYk/c8n2QXv3kcshdM-FyUSy-CltnwuDGPFLgCNcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DSCF3841.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>KNITTING</b><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> 1. Brill Shawl from Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 8: Spring 2014<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tBXXMB0jtg0/XwBxaQbV7zI/AAAAAAAAeXk/ClrF18c-YaoiQXBzYIDyiuIRrArhdaOJgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Blgo%2B-%2B2020-21%2B%25233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tBXXMB0jtg0/XwBxaQbV7zI/AAAAAAAAeXk/ClrF18c-YaoiQXBzYIDyiuIRrArhdaOJgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Blgo%2B-%2B2020-21%2B%25233.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>PUNCH NEEDLE</b><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"> 1. I finally have all my supplies for this endeavor so I should be all set to go on this new project! I love the pattern!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WSIdcGS0oug/XwCYQewInvI/AAAAAAAAeYs/QdqOk9OPdJgjl5oxeQF0O5Zjo2RsVGOkACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3829.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WSIdcGS0oug/XwCYQewInvI/AAAAAAAAeYs/QdqOk9OPdJgjl5oxeQF0O5Zjo2RsVGOkACNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3829.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ByYU-jyHm0c/XwCYVs_vHHI/AAAAAAAAeYw/77A4yDQ2A6kRg3eb6TK-5SraqOHeW3rPwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3830.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ByYU-jyHm0c/XwCYVs_vHHI/AAAAAAAAeYw/77A4yDQ2A6kRg3eb6TK-5SraqOHeW3rPwCNcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/DSCF3830.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>QUILTING</b><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;">
1. I know and you know that I have other quilting projects on the go
but I am desperately in need of a quilt for my bed. The one that is on
it now I won in a raffle about 10 years ago and it is falling apart. I
have made quilts for others but never for my own bed! Duh! I think
it's time and I have all the materials.........this will be a summer
quilt and hopefully I can make others for the different seasons but for
now this one is enough. Lots of 30's fabrics which I adore! <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n4dQHjKBN1I/XwCYuNyUkGI/AAAAAAAAeY4/uceKFfqBAaswchHSscWKsl9hTyanXgXrACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF3835.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n4dQHjKBN1I/XwCYuNyUkGI/AAAAAAAAeY4/uceKFfqBAaswchHSscWKsl9hTyanXgXrACNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCF3835.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;"><b>RUG HOOKING</b><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;">
1. This is a WIP that I am sure some of you will remember. I need to
sew more strips together and get busy! I also need to start cutting
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-25993524962687425462020-07-04T15:03:00.000-05:002020-07-04T15:03:16.758-05:00Happy 4th of July!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Just wanted to drop in and wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! It's been sunny and then stormy on and off all day.....I'm inside cooking so that's fine with me!<br />
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Here's the rain........pouring down! I'm glad I didn't plan on grilling out! LOL! <br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-30983931725049933242020-07-03T15:33:00.000-05:002020-07-03T15:33:55.473-05:00Frying Friday!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Whew! It's hot! I got out early and took my walk but the mornings are really humid and then the heat of the day dries some of it up but then it is so hot.....give me cold and snow any day! I was able to finish trimming and raking up the base of the tree. I still need to trim low-hanging branches but I have some more to burn first. I was able to burn quite a bit this morning and I transplanted another tomato plant or 2. The one yesterday was either a Brandywine or Cherokee but the stick went missing somehow so we'll have to find out later. The one I planted today is a San Marzano. A good paste tomato. Once again the camera lens was fogging up! <br />
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After my outside work I came in and did regular chores and started gathering my projects for YOP 2020-2021. I don't have everything but I have a good start. I'm still waiting for things to come in but I have enough to move ahead. This is the fun part; the planning and looking ahead to this next year's projects.....I'm trying to keep all of them together as much as possible so they'll be easy to grab and work on. Be sure and stop in Sunday to see everyone's plans or join up and show us yours! It's the Year Of Projects Group on Ravelry and it's all free! Even the incredible inspiration you get from everyone else's projects! Plus, there are gobs of rabbit holes to go down! So please join us! All crafters and crafts welcome!<br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-58367214521789706892020-07-02T15:44:00.001-05:002020-07-02T15:44:58.210-05:00Outside early before the heat!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I got my walk in this morning and then got the trimming done around the tree I was working on. It still needs some low hanging branches trimmed. I picked up a lot more twigs and branches from the storm yesterday too. I transplanted a tomato but I only have one more cage left and still lots of tomatoes to transplant. I better just plop them in where ever I can at this point! It is humid even when I'm walking early....ugh! So humid that when I go out my camera lens fogs up!<br />
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This afternoon I worked on YOP plans and I made some grape nut cookies with oats and cranberries in them too. Very good!<br />
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I ordered some HINT fruit waters. If you go to their website they have all kinds of offers for free shipping and big discounts! I got 36 bottles for $36 with free shipping. I got watermelon, clementine and peach flavors but there are more. They are natural flavors with no sugar. They do have sparkling also and some with a little caffeine but I got the plain. I have some recipes that I was going to try for flavored waters but I thought I would try these at such a good price. It will probably be just a one time purchase especially if I can make them myself.<br />
I worked some more on my Chicken Joy for Jolly July..................<br />
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Happy Trails!!!</div>
Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-23284867483246372172020-07-01T15:37:00.000-05:002020-07-01T15:37:09.792-05:00Jolly July and Stormin' Norman!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What a great day! We had an awesome storm come in this afternoon and it was a perfect time to make my minestrone soup..........it was what they call around here a "frog strangler".....it was pretty fierce and the power went off twice but came right back on again. It is still raining and lightening and thundering but the wind isn't as fierce. <br />
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Today was the start of Jolly July so I picked up an old Christmas WIP to finish........it's called Chicken Joy and it was a free pattern from Priscilla and Chelsea; The Real Housewives of Cross Stitch, last Christmas time....... I'm working on the tree but I'll have to change some colors as they used black fabric and I'm using a sparkly green which isn't going to show up some colors. The light is very poor today with the storm outside so you'll just have to take my word for it for now! LOL!<br />
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I got a treasure in the mail today too! Supplies can't arrive too soon for Jolly July and YOP 20-21!<br />
I can't wait to start the new year!<br />
I did get my walk in today and changed sheets and did some laundry and I didn't have to water!<br />
Happy Trails!!!</div>
Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-2263671991639874982020-06-30T16:22:00.000-05:002020-06-30T16:22:30.739-05:00Tuesday...summer is here!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Whoa Nellie! The heat and humidity have moved in! UGH! I didn't get out there early enough so I didn't get my walk in this morning. I did get the last birthday gift off to the grands and now just have to send cards. I prepped for Jolly July which starts tomorrow but I will be doing mostly WIP's and the ornaments for the grands. Except for big cross stitch projects I am going to try and work on projects until finished so no, there will not be 31 projects started in July! Heaven forbid!<br />
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My daughter's sons, Sam and Grayson are taking classes via Kahn Academy. At least an hour each day so I told them I would do the same. It's good for my brain but I am doing simple math refresher classes and will move on from there. It's been many years but I love learning and I love math so it is enjoyable for me. Plus, I think it's good to keep the brain active and challenged as we age. Kahn Academy is totally free and on You Tube and there are classes in anything and everything! It is a wonderful resource.<br />
The garden is doing well considering I am so slow to get things in the ground.........second planting of bush beans as the first never came up......old seeds evidently..........these are doing really well! Planted in my old horse trough.<br />
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tomatoes on the vine......cherry tomatoes...........<br />
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basil.........................<br />
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rosemary that needs transplanting..........<br />
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cilantro........<br />
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lettuce.............<br />
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and old fashioned tiger lilies................they remind me of my childhood...........<br />
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These cute little buttons are going to be used in a project but you won't see that until Sunday....<br />
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No treasures today either and it is a race to see which supplies get here first as to what may be my first project of YOP 2020-2021! Stay tuned! I hope you are staying cool and enjoying your summer!<br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-18446342204194077342020-06-29T15:21:00.000-05:002020-06-29T15:21:43.852-05:00It's Monday, what are you reading, watching, and listening to? <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Back to work! Even though I am retired, I schedule my tasks and priorities for the week loosely based on the weather. It was supposed to rain today....80% chance but so far nothing so I'm glad I went ahead with my plans. I got out early and took my walk and then came home and did some trimming, picking up sticks and burning.<br />
I did manage to finish a book this past week! I finished Key Lime Pie Murder.....another winner from Joanne Fluke...now I have to go see what the next one is...............<br />
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As for what I am reading right now............this magazine.........<br />
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This non-fiction which is a childhood memoir of growing up in the English Countryside post WWI......<br />
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and for my fiction; book #3 (I think) in the Dr. Nightingale mystery series....pretty creepy! But good!<br />
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I'm still watching Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries on Acorn and I'm on Season #2... so good! So, what have you been watching, reading, and listening to this week?<br />
I just harvested some lettuce and I'm cooking up some bacon for BLT's tonight. <br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-84007199576200765722020-06-28T10:03:00.000-05:002020-06-28T10:03:20.499-05:00YOP Week #52<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Finishes for this past year. There isn't a lot and in going back through the year I know why. I lost my 2 girls (canines) and my son and those events truly threw me into a tizzy. I'm lucky I knew my name! But handwork and making are also what kept me going. Hopefully, this year will be a better one in all respects. I didn't really follow my YOP goals but I kept "making" which was healing along with all your friendships.<br />
I loved this pattern and the result so I will be making more of these!<br />
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I finished this Helix hat and I should make more but I think I need to change the brim as it seemed a little loose. For one of the grands<br />
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a washcloth.....<br />
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the color tipped scarf............Iowa Hawkeye colors for one of the grands<br />
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A Halloween wash cloth.............<br />
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Some little tiny pumpkins..................<br />
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Halloween pillowcases.............for the grands<br />
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a rectangular knitted scrubbie...........<br />
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finished this nemesis! It still needs a final finish but the worst is over! <br />
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more kitchen items.............gifts<br />
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cosmetic pads............a baker's dozen (not all pictured), gift<br />
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There were actually 4 Collectable Christmas Ornaments as I made one for myself and the grands...........<br />
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Some memorial ornaments..............<br />
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a towel binding!<br />
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a baby gift of bibs........<br />
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a cowl................<br />
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Some little crocheted hearts for Valentine's Day.........<br />
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a Feather and Fan washcloth.............<br />
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more scrubbies...........<br />
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My ironing board cover....................<br />
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another washcloth............washcloths are palette cleansers in-between bigger projects.........<br />
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another cowl...this one's for me!<br />
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The Miss Marple scarf!!! L O V E!<br />
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and this past week............2 of the previous scrubbies I showed above needed ends woven in and then I made another with the remaining yarn. <br />
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I finished the wasp nest but need to hang it outside still...........I need to install an "S" hook in the eave so I can hang it<br />
The instructions weren't the best and I had to wing it after a while or I would have run out of yarn. I almost did! It's not the best but if it works that will be great!<br />
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I can't remember if a few of these were in last week's YOP but forgive me if they were. I know I made several this week.......I'll give you a total count next week..............<br />
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That's my "wrap-up" for YOP 2019-2020. This next year will include cross-stitch as a goal and a lot of my projects this coming year will be finishing WIP's from the past! I will start out with some new projects as that is what is so fun about a new year of YOP but then I will get serious about finishing! <br />
I hope you are safe, well, and enjoying a look down YOP memory lane!<br />
Happy Trails!!!<br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-35342690499344000142020-06-26T15:38:00.000-05:002020-06-26T15:38:02.864-05:00Fortunate Friday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I went early to pick up my groceries and of course, it's an all-day project. I did hear now that they are saying it is not necessary to "disinfect" plastic, paper, or groceries....really? I did it anyway.....next week they'll come out with something else. I had to go pick up prescriptions today and I washed a load of laundry and hung it outside. I've already picked and folded it and brought it inside. It was supposed to rain/storm this afternoon...thunderstorms.....so far nothing! Then I heard the stupidest weather forecast....thunderstorms otherwise partly sunny! Huh? I could forecast that one!<br />
I finally got some breakfast.............it was yummy.............muesli with coconut and fresh raspberries. I made the muesli myself and it's very good for you too. I use almond milk and it is filling.<br />
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This afternoon I washed all the produce..........I got peaches for the first time this year.....yum!<br />
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This afternoon I made veggie cassola which I love...............I haven't put it in the oven yet but soon<br />
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I'm pretty tuckered so I think I will get my jammies on, kick back, do some handwork, and watch some news and podcasts while dinner cooks. I'll have it with homemade bread toasted and then I'll have a non-dairy salted caramel ice cream bar for dessert! Great Friday!<br />
Happy Trails!!!<br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-7466483739444868872020-06-25T16:03:00.000-05:002020-06-25T16:03:48.952-05:00A miracle X 2!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was getting ready to go out and go for my walk this morning when I heard a mower going. I looked out thinking it was my neighbor's lawn man but it wasn't.....it was someone mowing my lawn! Specifically, my culvert that they dug out and now it is too steep for me to mow. I couldn't believe someone was so nice and who? Well, I didn't want to go out there with COVID and all so I waited until he was leaving down the street and I yelled thank you. Wrong! He turned around and came back and did not practice social distancing! I tried covering my mouth but not sure that did any good. I thanked him and he said it was the city trimming trees along the roadways and he needed to cut the grass and weed whack before they could get in and trim the trees! (snakes love tall grass don't you know!) These are the trees I've been getting ready to trim and also weed whack etc. It was like a dream come true! They did it all.....all day and it looks so nice! It would have taken me all summer! Plus, they took all the branches with them!!! Now, just say a prayer that I don't get COVID!<br />
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same with these.............<br />
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these are little pink ones close to the ground<br />
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these are big ones on stalks<br />
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these, I think, are wild roses...so pretty!<br />
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this looks like a bouquet already with baby's breath, cowslip and black eyed Susans<br />
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these are purple and pink and all shades in between...........<br />
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these are magnolia blooms on my neighbor's tree............they're huge flowers......<br />
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this is from my hibiscus tree which is also called a Rose of Sharon tree/bush<br />
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I did get my lawn mowed and while they were out there I made my menu and grocery list and got my order into Walmart to pick up bright and early tomorrow morning! I've off to soak in a hot tub right now and get my jammies on!<br />
Happy Trails!!!</div>
Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-88079780271550404472020-06-24T16:47:00.000-05:002020-06-24T16:47:00.910-05:00Well done Wednesday!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Finally, there was some progress made around the homestead! I did laundry and hung it outside, I burned a bunch of weeds and old papers. I cleaned the bathrooms and the frig and more! I also planted beans and watered and took my walk and got some treasures in the mail! I also got the boys birthday presents ordered and on their way to Iowa and a few very necessary supplies for myself like coffee and knitting needles and yarn.<br />
Here are the treasures I got......a highly recommended quilting book..........<br />
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with some lovely inspiring photos......and the patterns to go with them.......<br />
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and then one that I picked out as I love the vintage quilts of the 30's -50's......and when I opened it up it was autographed by the author, Darlene Zimmerman in 2006! I got all these books from Thrift Books.<br />
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I love this green quilt!<br />
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I also got another Dr. Nightingale mystery...#3 <br />
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I took a bunch of pictures on my walk today but I will share those with you tomorrow. It's getting nigh on to suppertime!<br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-69169926059371667192020-06-23T15:40:00.000-05:002020-06-23T15:40:23.642-05:00Trailing Tuesday.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Every other day I am productive and today was not that day. I did take my walk and do my daily chores but yesterday was so productive compared to today. I must admit I did some online shopping which takes time and you have to coordinate items and where you shop for them plus trying to qualify for free shipping as often as possible. It's a big job! I had birthdays to shop for and I also spent a great deal of time prepping for YOP 2020-2021 via Pinterest, magazines, books, and Ravelry. So many beautiful things to make and create. No treasures came in the mail today but I did work on my wasp nest. I notice that when I focus on one or 2 things it doesn't make for very interesting blog posts.<br />
This is all I have.............I made this bread yesterday......<br />
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Here's the wasp nest...starting to decrease now............it looks like a hat............<br />
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I did weed my old horse trough and I will be planting beans in it tomorrow....bush beans. I need to transplant my tomatoes too.<br />
I hope you had a good day! Stay well!<br />
Happy Trails!!!<br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-62727032658103443652020-06-22T15:42:00.000-05:002020-06-22T15:46:17.757-05:00Book Monday.........<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I cannot believe I passed by the anniversary of Nitty's death. I got it mixed up with Jim's and thought it was the 24th but it was the 14th of June and Jim's was the 24th of July. This was the last picture I had of her in 2018. As she got sick I didn't take her picture. I still miss her and Annie terribly and I guess there are just some things you never get over. She died June 14th 2019.<br />
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Now, on to books before I spend the rest of the day crying. I finished a book; Dr.Nightingale Rides the Elephant............4 of 5 stars........this is the 2nd book in the series by Lydia Adamson<br />
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I started 2 new books.............book #9 in the Hannah Swenson mystery series by Joanne Fluke......<br />
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and the first book in the Kopp Sister Mystery series by Amy Stewart...........<br />
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I finished a National Geographic magazine and I'm now reading A National Wildlife magazine......<br />
as for t.v. I just finished the first series of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries...so good! You can buy them on Amazon or subscribe to Acorn for $6/month and get Miss Fisher and so much more!!!<br />
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What are you reading and/or watching?<br />
Happy Trails!!! <br />
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P.S. I forgot to update you...I have now read 19 of the 75 books I challenged myself to read and I am 16 books behind! Oh my!<br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-62713828386564354282020-06-21T11:40:00.000-05:002020-06-21T11:40:07.835-05:00YOP Week #51<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been spending more time planning YOP 2020-2021 than I have on "making" this week. But I got a few things worked on. I made 3 more lattice squares............the red is the first time I have repeated a color but it won't be the last.<br />
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I finally got the 3 buttons sewed on this cross stitch.............<br />
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Although not very interesting looking I did make about 1/2 of the black tie for Uriah from that skein of wool I found. <br />
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These are the skeins for the other 2 ties.....navy for Sam and pink for Grayson.....<br />
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I got some other stash too.............these 3 beauties are the ingredients for my first YOP project for 2020 - 2021!!! I can't wait!!!<br />
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This is an add-on project but it is to discourage wasps around my house and I hope it works! You crochet a wasp nest and stuff it full of plastic bags and hang it under your eaves on your house. We shall see and I will report back to you!<br />
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Next week, if I have things right, it is our "wrap-up" week of all the projects we've finished from this past YOP year. My list will be short! LOL! Is the first week of the new year our plans? Do we show projects? I can't remember. I'm getting excited for YOP 2020 - 2021 plus I am getting ready for a SAL with a friend, and Jolly July for cross stitch ornaments. I think there's going to be lots of crochet this coming year as I have been very inspired by Betsy Makes who has a podcast and a blog and has many lovely and inspiring projects. She's also a great crochet designer. I hope you are enjoying planning this coming year and please feel free to join us on Ravelry in the Year of Projects group!<br />
Happy Trails!!!</div>
Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-3125008599451588872020-06-19T17:10:00.000-05:002020-06-19T17:10:45.348-05:00Fantastic Friday!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm so sorry I haven't visited very well this week but it was a busy one for someone who is retired and doesn't go anywhere! LOL! I had my telemedicine call with my doctor and he proclaimed I am one of his healthiest patients! I told him my weight and he said don't worry about it...you're fine. I didn't say anything but in reality, I don't worry about it. I've never been on a diet and I don't plan on it! LOL! I eat fairly healthy and exercise so that's the best I can do at my age. In fact, if you ever have to be hospitalized it's better to have a few extra pounds to get you through!<br />
After that, I worked on my taxes as when they were deferred because of the pandemic I put them off. But they are finished and electronically filed and I am getting a refund from state and federal! I must have been a good girl this year! I could use a little extra with birthdays and Jolly July and the new YOP year all looming! I got some supplies in the mail today............aren't they gorgeous? They are already committed to my first YOP project of 2020-2021............you'll have to wait and see what it is.<br />
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I'm also doing a SAL with Jeanna of Slammin the Screen Door blog....I won the Liberty pattern and she already had hers so today I ordered the floss and a few little "extras". <br />
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Yesterday I planted and transplanted and burned and weeded and trimmed! Then last night I started a wasp's nest..........to keep them away..........they suggest gray or brown or evidently by the picture...blue too. We'll see how it goes. It's a free pattern on Ravelry, I think?<br />
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I hope you had a wonderful day today and enjoy the weekend!<br />
Happy Trails!!!<br />
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Sam I Am......http://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823072828140599817.post-69742722627652344632020-06-18T16:13:00.000-05:002020-06-18T16:13:28.714-05:00Terrific Thursday!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I must have needed sleep because I went to bed early and slept great and woke up ready to tackle the world. I took my walk and saw some lovely new blooms............little tiny daisies<br />
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and then bigger ones..........<br />
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there's a whole bunch of them along the roadside even though they mowed them down once they came back! <br />
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some very tiny yellow flowers......<br />
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Black-eyed or brown-eyed Susans are up............<br />
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I have no idea what the rest of these are but they are pretty...........<br />
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God does a better job in the ditches than I do in my yard.....here's what's blooming in my yard.....<br />
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and my cherry tomato plant has flowers!!! Can you see them?<br />
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My eggplant parmesan was wonderful last night with a spinach and kale salad.........and the great thing is there are leftovers!<br />
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Happy Trails!!!<br />
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So tired today! I'm taking my vitamins, getting my rest, and exercising so what's the problem? Tell me it isn't old age!<br />
Other than daily chores I have done little. I did call City Hall and found out that they still charge for picking up yard debris. She said they must have made a mistake. Lucky for me they did!<br />
I'm also online shopping for birthdays.<br />
I am making eggplant parmesan...one of my all-time favorite meals. I just finished roasting the eggplant.<br />
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Now I need to go put it all together so I have something to eat tonight!<br />
Happy Trails!!! <br />
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Not a lot going on today. Just little chores like watering plants, filling water bottles, cleaning litter boxes. Just one of those lazy days where progress is an uphill battle.<br />
I got my other book from Thriftbooks today...............someone recommended this book but I can't remember who.....it's a non-fiction memoir by a man growing up in the English countryside in the early 1900's.......... <br />
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I ran across a nice skein of yarn I didn't know I had...wool no less!<br />
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I also used my new blood pressure monitor and it was all good! I found my scale and weighed myself and that was not so good and I have been walking every day! Dang it. But then I haven't stopped eating either. Maybe walking gives me a bigger appetite? <br />
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Happy Trails!!!<br />
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I had a worrisome evening and day today though because I misplaced my glasses! I never do that and I searched everywhere! Plus, tomorrow is garbage day but I was afraid to throw it out for fear they had accidentally fallen into the garbage. I was not looking forward to going through garbage bags! Ick! But, PTL, I found them this afternoon, did not have to go through the garbage and was able to get all the garbage out to the street along with a bunch of cardboard boxes. Whew!<br />
Aside from that, it was a great day! I took my walk early and then trimmed, weeded, and burned outside. I planted up a pot of flowers and prepped a few more pots for planting. I got the mail and there were treasures!<br />
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Yums arrived from across the pond! I ordered this box to try them out and I thought it would be a nice treat to try things from around the world since I won't be traveling. Can you guess where the first box came from?<br />
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Yes! The U.K.! They all look pretty tasty except I'm not sure about the Welsh Lamb and Mint potato crisps....we shall see but probably not today! LOL!<br />
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It's a subscription box for $15 a month. Not sure if I will continue but at least the snacks from overseas do not use artficial anything and good ingredients. <br />
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It was also very timely that I got my book order in the mail as it is Book Monday! This is the first book in a new series that Lavender Dreamer recommended and we are always on the same page when it comes to books! Excuse the pun! LOL! I can't wait to start this one!<br />
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and I got the 2nd book in the Dr. Nightingale mystery series about a veterinarian. The first one was great!<br />
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I finished Murder Gets A Life by Anne George. The Southern Sisters book #5....I am waiting for book #1 to arrive. These books are hysterical and a good mystery too!<br />
So, I have read 18 of the 75 books I challenged myself to read this year. I am 16 books behind at this point. <br />
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I have been watching Stitching The High Notes daily vlogs and watching Betsy Makes podcasts and reading her blog. I'm also watching Miss Fisher's Mystery Club on Acorn t.v. All of the above are really good! I got all kinds of ideas from Betsy Makes and have started my plans for YOP 2020-2021.<br />
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I heard some rustling in the other room today and guess who I found................Miss Peeps! LOL!<br />
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She is my daytime companion and sleeps at night while Grace sleeps during the day and is up at night. Actually, Nitty and Annie did the same thing. I think they take turns being "on duty". :)<br />
That's all for today folks. I hope you had a good one!<br />
Happy Trails!!! <br />
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