Perhaps A Bit Of Rain For Us?

October 8, 2017

Good morning.  Today is rather gray, but warm.  Temps are in the low seventies, and the wind is a bit brisk.  Actually, it's quite nice even though we're expecting rain later today. 

Goodness, time has a way of running away when you're having fun.  I bought a few new scrap kits this morning, and I just had to start playing with one of them.  I guess I'll be busy this afternoon making some new quick pages. 

Friday, Pogo and I had a grand time out doing errands.  The first thing we did was to stop at the Post Office to mail a couple of packages.  Guess what?  Postage for packages has gone up again.  Wow!  What a surprise!  If they keep rising these prices, folks will have to stop mailing packages.  Then what will we do?  Hmmm, maybe Amazon could start a shipping department for goods not bought from them?  Just a thought!

Next, we went to the Jewelry Salon to pick up my rings.  I have to say, my little guy is always on his best behavior when we go there.  After sniffing around for any new scents, he sits quietly by my feet and waits for me to finish my business. 

This is one of the rings that needed a new band.  I wore it so long that the band got very thin and then just split.  This ring was a gift to me from my dear friend Mary.  She's gone now, but I have so many beautiful memories.  The ring was given to Mary by her sweetheart, Bob, as a friendship ring back in 1934.  They married, and she wore the ring for many years before putting it away in her jewelry box.  Before she passed away, she gave it to me.  It's an antique gold setting with an African Amethyst stone.  Isn't this just beautiful? 

After we had been home a while, and Pogo had his turkey treat from Joe, I went to the market to pick up some groceries.  It wasn't that I wanted to go out again, but the larder is getting a wee bit bare because I haven't shopped for food in a while.  Now it is full again.

Goodness, I'm looking out my door, and it looks as if the wind has been picking up a bit more.  The leaves on the big tree out front are doing a spicy hot salsa dance.  Hmmm, this would be a good time to make a fresh cup of coffee and head for the porch to await the rain.  Yup, that's what I think I'll do.

First, let me post you the first of this year's Halloween quick pages.   All of Mother Nature's critters are ready for the upcoming magical moments.  Have fun with it.

Here is your download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/8v2x4aalm7b5gl7/EB_-_QP_2017_H001.zip

Now I'm off to make a fresh cup of coffee.  Pogo is in a hurry to get out on the porch, and me too.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.

Hugs, Edna B.

A 40% Off Shopping Spree!!

October 6, 2017

Good morning.  It's early, but it's going to be another gorgeous day here in New England.  Temps will rise to almost eighty degrees, with lots of sunshine.  Pogo decided that eight o'clock was late enough for me to sleep this morning.  My little guy was hungry and wanted his breakfast.  He's eleven and a half, so how many more mornings will I have this privilege?  Lots and lots and lots, I hope.

Well, yesterday's plans went by the wayside, what else is new?  The burner clean out guys called at 1:04 p.m. to ask if they could be just a little late.  Are you kidding?  They were already late!  I said okay as long as they weren't much longer.  At 1:45 p.m, I called the jeweler to ask if I could come by today instead.  He said no problem.

By 2:20 p.m, the guys were still not here, so I called the company and told them to cancel me out for yesterday, and reschedule me for next week.  Now they will be coming next Tuesday morning, sometime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.  By now, though, it was really too late for Pogo and me to go out and do all our errands.  Even if we only did one or two errands, we wouldn't be back in time for Pogo to have his turkey treat when Joe gets home from work.  So we waited.

After Pogo had his turkey treat, we hopped into the car and headed for the bank.  Then, just to make it a fun outing, we headed for Ocean State Job Lot store.  Oh my!  Oh my!  What a treat!  When we got to the store, we found a fantabulous sale going on.  To celebrate their fortieth anniversary, everything in the store under ten dollars was forty percent off.  Wowsie! 

Did we have fun??  Of course we did!  We were there at least two hours, going up and down every aisle so as not to miss anything.  We filled our shopping cart with all sorts of goodies from household items to food items to gift items.  Woo Hoo!  We were in forty percent off heaven!

The sale is on through tomorrow, so you know I'll be going back.  I want to pick up some more bags of bird seed and a few bottles of laundry detergent.  Today though, I want to go pick up my rings.  I'm also getting a new appraisal for a couple of my rings.  Maybe later I'll make a quick trip to the market to pick up some groceries.  If not, I'll go tomorrow.

Today I have some photos that I took yesterday.  These first two show my dahlias that are still blooming.

Another plant that is looking good is the mosquito plant. (Citron)  When I put it back outside this year, I cut if way back.  It's looking really healthy right now, so we're going to bring it indoors again this winter. 

I also took photos of my new little dancing solar witch.  The first photo here is my new witch.  The second photo is last year's witch.  (Can't tell I love witches, huh?)  Aren't they cute?

Sad to say, in a few weeks, it will be time to pack up all my little solar thingys and start putting up the winter coverings on all the screens on the porch.  I'll have to stop by Home Depot and pick up another roll of heavy duty plastic for the front portion of the porch.  At the same time, we'll have to dig up the dahlia bulbs and store the big planter pots.  I guess they can stay on the porch for the winter. 

Well, my coffee cup is empty now, so it's time to make a fresh cup and do a bit of blog reading.  After the mail comes, Pogo and I will be off to see the jeweler.  So, till Sunday, Y'all have a fantabulous weekend.

Hugs, Edna B.

It's Not Too Early To Give Santa A Helping Hand

October 5, 2017

Good morning.  Gosh!  I was so tired last night that I slept really good.  I woke up this morning around seven and decided I was not ready to get up and so I fell back to sleep.  I guess I must have really needed that sleep. 

Today is really lovely.  The sun is shining and the temperature is 71F degrees, with promises of reaching eighty degrees this afternoon.  For the next five days, temps should be in the upper seventies.  Woo Hoo!  I love it!

The jeweler called yesterday to say that my things would be ready by mid afternoon.  One of his children is in the hospital, so he has been getting a bit behind on his work.  I told him not to worry, I'd wait until today to come by.  So that's what Pogo and I will be doing this afternoon.  At least that's the plan. 

I still have to wait for the burner clean out men to show up.  If they don't get here by 1 p.m. then I may have to change my plans till tomorrow.  The late afternoon traffic gets rather busy, not to mention the school buses are on the road and that slows the traffic down.

Yesterday was a nice lazy day for Pogo and me.  Then DIL Janet came by after work and we had a lovely visit.  We ordered spinach pizza for our supper, and then crocheted while we watched TV and chatted.  I finished the red and black hat and scarf set.  This afternoon, I'll try to take a photo of it to share. 

Pogo and I went out in the yard for a while yesterday to see what is still blooming.  The pink Knock Out roses are still looking rather pretty.  There were a few other stragglers hanging in there too. 

The dahlias are still blooming too.  I did take a couple photos of them but I still have to crop them.  I'm hoping that next year I will be able to spend more time taking care of the plants.  I really love looking at them when they are in bloom.

Yesterday, I received an envelope filled with goodies from the children at St. Joseph's Indian School.  It also included a letter with photos of some of the children, along with their wishes for Christmas.  They want the same things that all children want.  A bike, a Barbie doll, a board game, a basket ball, roller skates, a skateboard, Legos, a bead set, a jewelry box and a remote control car.  This is just a few of the things they will be hoping that Santa will bring this year. 

My next few trips out to shop, I'll pick up a few of these things to give Santa a helping hand.  If anyone is interested in donating please visit the Children's Wish List online at www.stjo.org/wishlist.
You'll feel good about it, Santa will really appreciate your help, and the children will be so very happy.

Now I think I'll freshen up my cup of coffee and do a bit of blog reading while I wait for the burner cleanout men to show up.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.

Hugs, Edna B.

A Hunk Of Yarn And A Crochet Hook Makes Me A Happy Little Camper

October 4, 2017

Good morning.  The sun is shining, and temps are a bit warmer this morning.  Temps are currently in the mid fifties, and later they will rise to the seventies.  Pogo and I have to go out today, and it's looking like a great day for a ride. 

Well, yesterday I was hoping for my newest box of yarn to arrive, and it did.  The mailman can tell now from the weight of the box that it's yarn.  When he handed me the box, he said "I think this is the yarn you've been waiting for.  You have a great day!" 

Of course, I ripped right into that box and took out the two skeins of red and black yarn.  My afghan got set aside so that I could start a new hat and scarf set.  Woo Hoo! This one is awesome!  I'll take a photo when it is finished.  Meanwhile, here's a photo of the contents of the new box of yarn.

One of the greens is for my Lemon and Lime afghan, and I'm thinking that I might use the pinks for a future afghan.  The red, of course, is for making February baby hats.  I have no plans for the other colors yet.  However, I'm sure I'll think of something. 

I took a photo of the Lemon and Lime afghan to share.  Isn't this pretty?  And the yarn feels so nice against your skin.

Last night, I took photos of the new scarf that I'm working on, but for some reason I can't get the red color to come out right.  I was using my cell phone camera, so later today I'll try taking another photo using my regular camera.  Hopefully, that will make a difference.  Some colors are just difficult to photograph.

Today Pogo and I will go to the jewelers and pick up my rings.  Maybe on the way home we'll stop by Ocean State Job Lot to see if they have anything that we absolutely must have.  hahaha.  One of these days, I want to take a ride out to the Trader Joe store.  Their recent flyer shows some pretty tasty pumpkin products.  Plus, I've never been there and I'm curious. 

Last night I wrote out some bills.  From now until February, I have some heavy hitters (bills) coming in.  This is when the insurance bills come due for the house and the car.  Plus it is heating season from now until April or May.  Ah well, I worry about these bills every year, but then I seem to manage to get them paid. 

I'm not really complaining.  In actuality, I'm pretty lucky to have these things to worry about.  Most all my friends that I grew up with and a lot of the folks that I met throughout my adulthood are already gone by.  I guess I still have things to do in my lifetime.

I dug out a photo from my working days to show one of the things that I miss since I've been retired.  This is what I used to pass by most mornings on my way home from work.  The mist rising on the pond is simply beautiful in the early morning.

Ah well, enough of my chit chat.  Time to get dressed and start this beautiful new day.  Pogo has finished his breakfast, left over steak from last night's supper, and is ready to go.  haha, He's always ready to go for a ride in the car!  On this happy note, I'll take my leave.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.

Hugs, Edna B.

It's Time For A Bit Of Halloween Magic

October 3, 2017

Good morning.  To say that it is a bit nippy outside just doesn't do it justice.  It is currently 42F degrees outside.  Later today temps will climb to the upper sixties, then back down into the forties for tonight.  Tomorrow, things should warm up into the seventies again.  Now, that's more in my comfort zone. 

Sunday, I meant to post Maxine's calendar page along with my page, but I forgot.  So here is Maxine's October calendar page.  She is such an adorable grump!

Yesterday, Deanne and Eddie came by and brought a bag of bagels and bread.  Oh, yum!  I picked out the apple bagels and the blueberry bagels, and gave all the rest to the dwarfs.  Guess what I had for lunch.  Yup!  Apple bagels.  There were two of them and I ate them both.  With a tummy full of bagels, it was time for a little nap. 

This is the month to make some fun Halloween quick pages, and I've already started on them.  As soon as I get them uploaded, I'll be able to start posting them.  In the meantime, I dug out an old kit that I made in collaboration with my friend Su.  This one is called "Goth And Gore" and I'm hoping that you can have a bit of fun with it. 

Here are the previews for my parts of the kit.  First, the elements, then the papers, and finally the quick pages.

Here are your download links:
1 & 2
http://www.mediafire.com/?ngwdd1icmg3fmwg

3
http://www.mediafire.com/?8luvzjs559kldxg
4
http://www.mediafire.com/?bxaoq6lbqvi1bsy
5
http://www.mediafire.com/?zrnfw8mac6yd59d
6
http://www.mediafire.com/?fcas477ohsnpgeo

Last evening, I crocheted on the new afghan for a while.  I call it Lemon and Lime, and it's already more than half way done.  I'm hoping that my next box of yarn gets here soon because I still have a couple more items to make for the holidays, and I need the yarn from that order. Maybe I'll call the company later today to see if the order has been shipped yet. 

Today I have to get a couple packages ready for mailing.  Later, I'll have to type up a new birthday and anniversary list.  Maybe then I won't always be late with my gifts and wishes.  I used to always be so prompt and on time.  Now I miss a few because there are so many and I can't remember them all.  I used to have a list, but it went wherever all my other missing papers went.  haha.

Now I think it's time for me to head for the kitchen and wash the dishes that are waiting in the sink.  Oh goodie, goodie!  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Goodness, I Learn Something New Every Day

October 2, 2017

Good morning.  Tis a bit chilly today too.  Only 58F degrees.  Later temps will get up to the mid sixties.  Night time temps have been in the forties.  Autumn is really settling in here in New England.  But the sun is shining and there's a little breeze, so that makes it a gorgeous Autumn day.

Well, yesterday was a very lazy day for me.  I did manage to fit in a little nap, but that only made it harder to fall asleep last night.  I finally dozed off this morning around seven, so that explains why I'm a tad bit late with everything today. 

Yesterday, I did take a photo of the beautiful orange roses that Deanne brought me.  Oh my, they are ever so beautiful.  Have a lookee.

While I was washing dishes the other day, I noticed that I only have three Florida mugs.  Hmmm, I used to have more, but I don't know where all the others have gone.  When I go to Florida this winter, I'll have to pick up one more mug so that I'll have a set of four.  After all, this is my good china these days.  haha.   This photo shows both sides of the mug. 

Last night, I was playing around with my cell phone and I learned that the camera on it is just as smart as the rest of the phone.  I learned that if I point the phone at someone or something and say "smile" the camera will automatically take a photo.  Also, if I want to take a video, all I have to say is "record a video" and the camera does just that. 

For a while, I had a lot of fun giving the camera orders and then checking to see what it did.  Woo Hoo!  This is actually fun.  I even got a photo of Pogo, (and a video) and he didn't even know I was taking his photo.   He was just resting on his little chair, watching me to see what I was doing.

Last evening, I crocheted on the new afghan.  It's coming right along now.  When it gets a bit bigger, I'll take a photo of it.  I've also noticed that my fingers don't hurt so much anymore now that I'm crocheting every day.  This is good.   The shoulder still hurts, but I can cope with that. 

I just called the heating oil company to make an appointment to have the burner cleaned.  Unless something changes, they will be here Thursday morning to take care of the burner.  I called the jeweler, and Pogo and I will go see him on Wednesday to pick up my rings.    Sometime this week, I need to do a bit of grocery shopping and maybe one or two loads of laundry.  That should about do it for this week. 

Yesterday, I spent some time on the computer working on the gemstone quick pages.  I finished one and started another.  I've decided that I may as well try to make a page for as many gemstones as I can. 

Deanne has just pulled up in my driveway, so it's time for me to take my leave.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Brrrr, Just A Bit Too Nippy For Me!!

October 1. 2017

Good morning.  Tis a wee bit cool - brrr, brrr, brrr, only 42F degrees at the moment.  Temps should get up to the mid sixties later today.  Much as I don't want to, it's time to put the heat back on.  At least for the night times.  Tomorrow I'll be calling to make an appointment to have the furnace cleaned out. 

Have you noticed?  The month of September has slipped right on by, and now it is October.  Goodness, the year will be slipping by quickly now.  Here is the October page from my calendar.

Well, Pogo and I have been busy these past two days.  We've been spending time out on the porch.  Pogo keeps busy watching for visitors and the mail truck.  I've been busy crocheting.  Friday evening, I finished the Tuscan Gardens hat and scarf set.

I took a photo of my target from Friday morning's practice.  As I said, it's not as good as I had hoped for, but all things considered, it's not bad.

I couldn't wait to open the box of yarn that arrived on Friday.  Oooh, ooh, ooh, such yummy colors!  Here's a photo of the open box.

Don't these colors remind one of breakfast?  Melons and orange juice?  The pink yarn peeking out on the side is for the hooded vests that I am going to attempt to make for my two youngest great granddaughters.  Notice the word "attempt."  I read over the pattern, and I'm not so sure that I understand all of it.  I'll have to read it over again.

Last night, I took the Citrus Green yarn, the Daffodil Yellow yarn and the Citrus variegated yarn, and started a new afghan.  The yarn feels wonderful as you work with it.  Imagine curling up in a whole afghan? 

Pogo's hair has been getting long and thick again, and it covers his eyes sometimes.  I got out a pair of small scissors and tried to trim some of the hair on his face so that I could see his eyes.  Goodness me, my little guy now looks like a tiny red fox.  The hair cut could be better, but he is still beautiful to me.  Here's a photo I took while we were sitting out on the porch.

I have a couple more photos, but I'll save them for tomorrow.  To my friend Snowy, thank you for the link to Lisa Parker's site.  Folks, Lisa Parker painted the design on the cat tee shirt that I posted this past Tuesday.  Oh wowsie!  I had a look at some of the work on this woman's web site, and it is simply gorgeous!

Now I'm going to make a fresh, hot cup of coffee.  These old bones need a bit of warming up.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.