We Killed The Zombies!

September 3, 2017

Good morning.  Tis a bit gray and damp here today, but that's okay.  We need a little rain for the plants and lawns.  Speaking of plants, one of the Dahlias is getting ready to bloom.  Here are a couple photos that I've taken so far. 

Well, Deanne and I went to the shooting range Friday morning and had a great time shooting zombies.  That's zombie targets.  Deanne did really well.  I didn't do so bad either considering my arm isn't quite up to snuff and it's been months since we have been at the range.  Here are my zombie target sheets.

 

 

When you hit the face, the bullet holes show up green.  When you hit another part of the body, the holes show up yellow.  If you miss, the holes show up white.  As you can see I only missed twice.  Next time I'll try to do better.  We go back in two weeks.

Friday afternoon, Pogo and I went shopping at JoAnn's Fabric store.  After looking at all the beautiful things that were on sale, we ended up buying some ribbons for the dolly dresses.  As soon as the new dolly bodies get here (maybe by next week) I'll be able to finish up all the air freshener dolls and take photos. 

I've been asked to post a pattern for the neck scarf that I made last winter, so as soon as I can, I'll post it on the patterns page.  If there are any other patterns that anyone wants, do let me know and I'll try to post them on that page also.

I've also been asked for more of the gem quick pages.  I'll be working on them soon.  If you want any gem in particular let me know.  So far I have requests for Opal and Sapphire.  Eventually, I really should try to do all the gems. 

Friday night, I started a new hat and scarf set in one of Red Heart's new yarns (Stonewash).  I finished it yesterday and started another set in another new color (Almondine).  I'll take photos when I finish this last set. 

My shoulder doesn't hurt so much anymore.  I've been taking lots of breaks when I'm crocheting or anything else that I use that arm for.  This is good because I wasn't looking forward to getting another shot. 

My friend Beth tells me that Austin has a shelter that is taking in a lot of the rescued pets from Hurricane Harvey.  She and one of her sons has already been donating food, treats and toys to this shelter.  I like to know that my money goes directly to helping the animals so I've decided to send a check to Beth.  She and her son will go shopping for more food, treats and toys for cats and dogs and drop them off at the shelter.  This makes my heart feel good.

Today I have a new quick page for you.  This one is rather whimsical.  Have fun with it.

Here is your download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/bslj06pcdmjcudc/EB_-_QP_2017_-_25.zip

Now I'm off to make a fresh cup of coffee and do a bit of blog reading.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

It's Already September!

September 1, 2017

Good morning.  Tis a bit on the cool side this morning.  It went down into the forties during the night.  It was great for sleeping but a bit chilly for getting up this morning.  Today's post will be a short one because Deanne and I are going to the shooting range this morning.  I'm hoping that my shoulder is up to it.

Today is the first day of September.  Here's the September page from my calendar.

I should also give you Maxine's September page.  She has a point here!

Nothing special happening around here lately.  Yesterday I finished another dolly dress, this one in a yarn called "Rose Garden."   Then I started working on a new scarf and hat set.  Exciting, yes?  I also started checking my box supply.  It's time to make a list of the box sizes that I'll be needing for my holiday mailings.

I think Pogo is falling out of love with his doggie food.  This morning he only took one little bite and walked away.  Hmmm, I guess I'll have to cook him a hamburger tonight for supper.  Ah well, he's been good so I guess he deserves it. 

My friend Beth has had another eye surgery and is not feeling so good.  Beth, I hope you start feeling better soon.  Use your eye patch and try not to use your good eye too much.  Let Cisco lavish you with doggie kisses and hugs.  That will help to speed up the healing.

Before I leave I want to share this beautiful photo that my SIL Mac took on his way out to work one morning.  Such a beautiful sunrise!  Thanks, Mac, for sharing.

Well, now it's time for me to start getting ready for my morning appointment.  This is Labor Day weekend here so lots of folks will be celebrating with family and friends.  Don't forget to pray for the folks in Texas and the surrounding states who are dealing with loss and more because of the devastating storms. 

Till Sunday, be safe and have an awesome weekend.

Hugs, Edna B.

Say Farewell To Beautiful August

August 31, 2017

Good morning.  Today we say farewell to this beautiful month of August.  Hopefully, the super weather will stick around for another few weeks.  After all, it is still Summer.  Well, I'm a bit late in posting this morning but that's because I added a new page to my blog. 

I've had a request for the afghan pattern that I've been using.  It's an easy pattern and it looks beautiful.  So, if you look in the right side column near the top of the page, you'll find a link for the page "Patterns."  Any other requests, let me know and I'll try to publish other pattern requests on this new page.

Please note that I added the yarn requirements for both the double strand and the single strand, along with the different brand yarns.  I also added the pattern (color) arrangements that I've used.  Have fun.

Yesterday the new box of yarn arrived, and of course I just had to play with some of it.  Here's a photo of one of the yarns called "Cactus" and one of the dolly dresses made with it.  I just love this one.

This is another dolly dress that I'm working on.  This one is "Flamingo."  Another gorgeous color!

Of course, the dresses aren't finished yet.  I still have to put the embellishments on them.  I had to order a few more dollies though.  When they arrived, I'll put the dresses on the dolls and then finish the embellishments.  After that, I'll take new photos.  These little dollies are soooo cute!

Last night, DIL Janet was here and she brought some delicious dessert goodies with her.  The little cupcakes are so yummy!  Plus there was carrot cake and strawberry shortcake cake.  We both ate the strawberry shortcake cake first.  Ooooooooh!!!!!  So yummy!  I saved my carrot cake for later, and this morning I had one of scrumptious little cupcakes for breakfast.  (We only do this once in a while, maybe once every four to six weeks)

Pogo surprised us by eating his doggie food and asking for more.  Wow!  Will wonders never cease!  He also had a plate of doggie food for breakfast this morning.  God bless his little heart!!  Pretty soon, I'll have to start thinking about what Santa can bring for Pogo this year.  He has so much, that it's hard to think up something new. 

Maybe this year, instead of getting presents, I'll let Pogo go shopping and buy presents for a lot of doggies (and kitties) at a local shelter.  I'll have to make a few calls to see how many toys Pogo will have to buy. 

Today I have a new quick page for you. This one might be fun for some of your photos taken by the seashore.  Enjoy.

Here is your download link:
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I also have an image that I borrowed from the web to share with you.  I just thought this was such a fun image, and so very much like the "Maxine" attitude. 

Well, now it's time for a fresh cup of coffee while I think about what sort of mischief Pogo and I can get into today.  So till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Happy Belated Birthday, Kevin

August 30, 2017

Good morning.  Sorry for not being here yesterday, but I had a morning appointment with my orthopedic doctor and did a couple errands on the way home.  By the time I was able to sit down and type it was already mid afternoon and my arm was aching. 

My right shoulder has been rather painful for the past few weeks, and I needed to find out why.  According to my doctor, along with arthritis, I have Bursitis, tendonitis and impingement syndrome in my shoulder.  Impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons rub against the roof of the shoulder joint.  Well goodie goodie for me! 

It seems that all the repetitive use (crocheting, etc) has not been kind to my shoulder.  I ended up getting a cortisone shot in my shoulder.  OUCH!!  I am such a baby when it comes to needles!  If the pain doesn't go away, I have another appointment in three weeks.  I need to take more breaks while I'm crocheting, and do more arm exercises every so often during the day.

Well, my bad!  It was Kevin's birthday a couple days ago, and it slipped right by me.  I am getting so bad at remembering birthdays and anniversaries.  Kevin, I hope your special day was awesome.  Happy Birthday sweetie.  I love you.  Here's a birthday layout that Deanne made for Kevin.

Monday afternoon, around 2:30, Pogo went to sit in front of the door to watch for Joe to come home from work.  Joe usually comes in sometime between 3:10 and 3:30.

Well, Joe didn't come home.  Instead, he texted me to say that he would be quite late.  But Pogo did not understand this when I explained it to him.  So three hours later, he is still sitting by the door, waiting for Joe.

It was getting late, so I cooked Pogo a hamburger so that he wouldn't be so hungry.  Eventually, close to 8 p.m., Joe finally got home.  And of course, Pogo ran right out into the house to bark at Joe and get his turkey treat. 

That night, I finished the afghan.  My goodness, it is really quite pretty. 

Yesterday, while I was out, the box of new yarn came.  The carrier did not leave it though, so I called the Post Office and requested a re-delivery for today.  It arrived a little while ago.  Last night, though, I started a new little dolly dress.  This one with the Flamingo yarn.  Goodness, such a pretty color!

Now that the yarn is here, I hope to be able to finish up my list of projects in the next couple of months.  I'll need to run out today for a bit because I forgot to put the bills out in the mail this morning.  Joe is home and he may go out later, so maybe he can drop these off at the post office for me. 

I want to thank everyone for the responses about the pets and other animals being saved in Texas.  It hurts me to see these animals scared and suffering.  I feel much better knowing that a lot of folks and agencies are collecting all the animals and getting them to safety. 

Well, now that I've chewed your ear a bit, I think I'll make a fresh cup of coffee  and Pogo and I will sit out on the porch for a while.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

The News Of The Storm Is Not Good

August 28, 2017

Good morning.  Well, it is for us. But not so good for millions of folks in Texas.  I've been following news of the storm and the news is not good.  As of bedtime last night, there had been five deaths because of the storm.  The water keeps climbing higher, and the rain doesn't look like it's going to stop for some time.

So far, I have not seen or heard of any pets or wildlife being saved and I am heart sick over this .  I'm hoping that everyone who evacuated remembered to take their animals with them.  I'm hoping that all livestock has been moved to higher ground before the neighborhoods became flooded.

There's not much other news for today.  Pogo and I will go out to do a couple errands when I'm finished typing this post.  Other than that, I've made no other plans for today.  I have about fifteen more rows to put on the afghan and it will be done, so maybe I'll work on that later today.  At some point, I'll have to go pick up a few groceries as we're running out of a few things. 

The nights are pretty cool now, only in the fifties.  The days are getting shorter too.  The sun comes up later in the morning and sets a lot earlier in the evening.  So I guess that means that Autumn is right around the corner.

Deanne sent me a photo a few days ago of a "stick bug" that she spotted in her yard.   Phasmatodea are an order of insects, whose members are variously known as stick insects in Europe and Australasia;  and stick bugs, walking sticks or bug sticks in the United States and Canada.  They are also known as Phasmids, ghost insects or leaf insects.  They can also be kept as pets, and you can look this information up on Google.

I also have a photo that Joe sent to me while he was at the park.  He knows that I love all the water birds there.  Here's a cute photo of a pair of ducks resting by a rock.

I also dug a photo out from my archives of a yellow finch enjoying a patch of black-eyed susans.  I haven't seen any of these yellow finches around here for a couple of years now.  Hmmm, not sure why. 

Now I think I'll take my leave and get dressed.  I really do need to do a couple of errands.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

The Show Was Awesome!!

August 27, 2017

Good morning.  Ah, tis a lovely morning, and I'm in a great mood.  According to my latest check on the weather, we have a whole week of temps in the 70's coming our way.  Awesome! 

I've been keeping an eye on the Weather Channel to see what's happening in Texas with this horrible hurricane.  I do hope all my friends and everyone else in Texas stays safe.  I'll keep you in my prayers and hope that this storm winds down really soon.

You know, I've been spouting off about the need for water pipelines for years now.  If we had built them and put them in place, we wouldn't be having all this flooding now.  I'm surprised that no one in the legislature has thought of this idea.

Well, last night, I went to the dinner theatre with Deanne and Eddie and some of their friends.  Wowsie, what a great time I had!  I had a great seat and could see everything.  The food was pretty good, and the entertainment was awesome!  I'm thinking that I'd like to go back and watch this show one more time before it's over. 

I took a few videos, some of which I've posted on Facebook.  Do have a look and enjoy.  (my name on Facebook is Franny Loud)  Our Jazzy was just awesome!  The whole crew was awesome!  Here are a few photos from last night.  At the beginning of the show, Eddie got called up to the stage to help this young lady with her song.  He loved it!!

In the middle photo, Jazzy is on the right, wearing the black cowgirl hat, and of course that's our Jazzy in the last photo.  Gosh, I am so glad I was able to go last night.  What can I say?  Good food, great people and superb entertainment! 

During the day, I worked on my afghan for a while.  It's coming right along and getting really pretty.  It's about two thirds done now.  Here's what it looks like now.

Before I go, I have another quick page for you.  This one might be good for some of your summer fun photos.  Enjoy.

Here is your download link:
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Now I think I'd like another cup of coffee while I do a bit of blog reading.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Tomorrow Is National Dog Day

August 25 2017

Good morning.  I borrowed this fun image from the web and just had to share it here!

 

And that means that tomorrow night, I get to go out with Deanne and Eddie and a bunch of their  friends.  We're going to a dinner theatre where Jazzy will be waiting on tables and singing and dancing.  Hopefully, I'll be able to get some photos to share with you. 

 

I went looking in my photo archives  to see what the weather was like at the end of August a few years ago.  Five years ago, we had quite a bit of rain.  So much that the whole parking area, including the wooded lot, was beginning to look like a pond.  We haven't had very many days like this since then.

 

 

 

Today I have no special plans, but I should probably do some grocery shopping.  I should also do some laundry.  Yesterday, I washed the sofa cover (for out in the main house), and Dwarf Helen helped me put it back on the sofa after it was dry. 

 

Pogo and I sat out on the porch for a few hours enjoying the gorgeous weather.  While we were out there, the mail was delivered.  In it, was an envelope containing the colored rhinestones that I had ordered.  Some of these will be used to trim the dolly dresses.

 

I did remember to call my orthopedic doctor to see if I could change the date of my (December) appointment.  I was lucky and they re-scheduled me for next Tuesday morning.  My right shoulder has been quite painful lately and I need to find out what is wrong.  Most likely it has to do with my spinal problems or the arthritis, but I'll let the doctor figure it out. 

 

One of my late hubby's favorite things was a little back-scratcher made of bamboo.  Over the last few years, it has become one of my favorite things too.  Seems like my back is always getting itchy and I need to use this handy little gadget quite often.  Here's a photo of it, resting on one of Pogo's fuzzy blankets.

 

 

I haven't heard from one of my blog friends lately, and I'm getting quite concerned.  Angelica, if you are reading this, please drop me a line either in a comment or by email (pogosma@gmail.com) and let me know if you are alright. 

 

I won't be here tomorrow but I wanted you to know that August 26 is National Dog Day.  If you have a dog (or a kitty cat), give them some extra hugs and kisses.

 

 

Now I think it's time to sit out on the porch for a while.  Pogo has been waiting patiently by the door  for me to finish typing.  So, on that happy note, I'll take my leave.  Till Sunday, Y'all have an awesome weekend.

 

Hugs, Edna B.