Welcome November

November 1, 2017

Good morning.  It's early, but the sun is doing its best to make things a bit warmer and cheerier.  The temperature right now is 32F degrees, but it should climb up another twenty five degrees to 57F degrees later today.  Gosh, I hope so.  I'm not really ready for freezing temps.

I don't imagine my houseplants out on the porch are very happy with me right about now.  I'll have to check on them when I finish this post.  I probably should start bringing them indoors anyway.  Maybe I should wait another week though because the temps for next five days and nights are not going to be this cold. 

Today we start another new month.  Welcome November!  Even though I'm not so crazy for the colder weather, this is really a pretty month.  At least around here.  Our trees are still changing color and losing leaves.  This is the month that I want to get all my Christmas cards addressed and ready for mailing.  I'd like to have all my packages ready for mailing by the beginning of December.  I may even make it!  Here's the November page from my calendar.

And here's Maxine's November page.  As usual, she's her cranky self. haha.

Well, as you know, Pogo and I did not go on this year's Halloween ride.  However, quite a large group of our witchy friends stopped by late last night for a quick "hello" and a warm bit of tea before heading back out on their ride.  It really was nice to see them again. 

Children everywhere were out in costumes last evening, ringing door bells and begging for candy.  We don't get any around here, but years ago, we would have lots of children stopping by.  Here are a few photos that were sent to me.  The first three photos are great grandson Xander, grandson Bobby, and great granddaughter Aurora.

Next we have daughter Deanne and SIL Eddie.  As always, they are adorable as zombies.

And here we have granddaughter Andi, her fiancé Charles and great granddaughter Alena.

Halloween is such a fun night, with parties everywhere and folks all dressed up in so many different costumes.  Pogo did not want to dress up in his costume.  Instead he got into his jammies and climbed into bed.  My little guy is getting older now and would rather stay in and watch TV.  Yup, just like his mama! 

Later this morning, we will have to go out.  I have a package that needs to be mailed and we need to stop by the bank.  After that, if we have time we'll either stop by JoAnns Fabric Store or Ocean State Job Lot.  I guess it all depends on how we feel at that time. 

That's my news for this morning.  Now I think I'll make another cup of coffee and do a bit of blog reading.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.

Hugs, Edna B.

BOO!! Happy Halloween

October 31, 2017

Good morning, and Happy Halloween to everyone.  Tis really quite brisk outside.  At the moment, the temperature is 44F degrees.  It should climb up to about 57F degrees, and drop to the mid thirties for overnight. Brrrrr!

Sadly, this is just a bit too cold for Pogo and me to participate in this year's global ride with our witchy friends.  However, when the temps warm up, there will be other shorter rides and we'll try to fly on a couple of these. 

Well, yesterday I did a bit of grocery shopping.  Did I say a bit?  Wow!  When I got home, I brought in all the freezer and refrigerator items, and left the rest in the car. That used up all my energy.  Later, Joe brought them in for me.  Now the larder is stocked up again. 

I picked up a couple of birthday cards, and a large skein of Paddy Green yarn.  While I'm waiting for my new yarn order, my hands need to be busy.  The Paddy Green matches the Minty yarn and the Wildflower yarn that I already have.  So, last night, I started a new afghan.

 I'll still work on the little red baby hats, but I like to see a bigger project coming to life.   I did ten rows before my eyes were ready to call for the sandman.  Being tired, I thought I might fall right into a deep sleep.  However, that was not the case.  Sleep was fitful for most of the night.  First it would be a leg cramp, then a neck spasm, then on to the other side of the neck, and so on.  Finally, my body settled down and I was able to fall into a nice sleep mode.

 

I have some really pretty shawl and shrug patterns in my project folder, so I'm thinking that maybe next year, I'll make a few of these.  My completed pile of afghans is growing.  Not a problem though, because I have lots of great grandchildren who might be wanting one of them. 

 

Plus I want to donate one of the afghans to New England Poodle Rescue's next fund raiser auction.  Pogo is not a poodle, but these are the folks who rescued him and brought him to me.  I am forever grateful to them.

 

Either later today or sometime tomorrow, Pogo and I will have to go out to the post office and do a couple other errands.  Right now, it's looking like tomorrow might be our day for errands.  After my trip out yesterday, I need a day to work up some more energy.

 

Today I have another Halloween quick page for you.  This one shows a few skeleton friends on their way home from a Halloween party.  Have fun with it.

 

 

Here is your download link:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/8cfif41jn0wdxab/EB_-_QP_2017_H007.zip

 

Now I think I'll wash the dishes.  After that, I'll probably chase a few dust bunnies out of my bathroom.  I told them that the bathroom was off limits to them, but there's always a few rebels in every group. 

 

On that happy note, I'll take my leave.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day and a safe Halloween night.

 

Hugs, Edna B.

Thoughts Of Personal Safety

October 30, 2017

Good morning.  The sun is shining this morning after a night of rain and gusty winds.  The wind is still quite brisk right now, but the rain has stopped.  The temperature today will be about sixty degrees, then drop down to the lower forties tonight.  Yup, Autumn has settled right in nicely.

I have to apologize for the change in yesterday's post.  I had mistakenly posted a kit that I had already posted earlier in the month, so I deleted it and posted a set of Halloween bookmarks.  I guess I'll have to start writing things down in a notebook.  I used to, but then I stopped.  As I get closer to the age of eighty, I tend to forget a few things so I guess it's time to get the notebook out again.

As I promised yesterday, I have some photos of the musical that I will be going to attend this weekend.  Jazzy plays the part of Chava, and is the girl with the white blouse and green skirt.  Here are some photos that were sent to me.  It looks like the performers (The Starliners) are enjoying this as much as I will.

Yesterday was sort of a lazy day for Pogo and me, but I did get to spend some time to work on some new quick pages.  Last night, I happened to turn on the Home Shopping Network just in time to see the new "Today's Special Value".  After watching the presentation for a while, I ordered one for myself. 

The "Help Now Communicator Pendant" is a one cost only item.  Unlike other items on the market that have monthly fees due to keep working, this pendant has no fees.  You buy it, and wear it.  If you need to call 911 anywhere at all, it will call the 911 nearest to where you are.  It comes with everything you need to either clip it to your belt, clip it to your car's visor, or to wear as a pendant. 

It seems like a good idea.  In any event, if I'm not happy with it, I can return it in thirty days for a full refund.  If anyone is interested in this item, it is on sale until midnight tonight, unless they sell out.  The phone number is on the first image. 

It doesn't look like Pogo and I will be able to make the night long ride this year.  It's going to be rather cool overnight, and I just can't take the chance of getting a cold or pneumonia again.  There will be some shorter rides during the year that maybe we will be able to take part in.  Gosh, I'm sure going to miss this!!

Today, whether I like it or not, I have to go grocery shopping.  Then tomorrow, Pogo and I can go to the bank and the post office.  We'll probably stop by Ocean State Job Lot too while we're out.  That should do it for our outings until Saturday night when the kids are taking me to watch Jazzy at the Paris Cabaret.

Well, I guess that's all my news for this morning.  It's time to wash the dishes that are waiting for me in the sink.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Getting Ready For Halloween

October 29, 2017

Good morning.  Today is cloudy with temps in the sixties.  Even tonight will be another warm night.  But then the cooler day temps start and the nights will be getting downright chilly.  Autumn is settling in. 

My hands are feeling at a loss without the new yarn.  So, I made a couple more little red baby hats. I figure I'll work on them until the new yarn gets here.  Or if the calendars get here before that, I can start wrapping a few things. 

I also started reading my class book on Non Fiction writing.  My only problem is after reading a while, my eyes want to go to sleep.  I guess I'll have to put the discs in my laptop and listen for a while.  Either way, once I start to fall asleep, little stories start going through my mind.  Sad to say, they were all about the same character and his adventures.  Would you believe, in my mind I was writing stories about one of my dust bunny friends?  Don laugh, it could happen to you!!

Halloween will soon be here, and I have a photo to share of three of my beautiful great grandchildren in their costumes.  This is Alima, Lilah and Jack.  A Dorothy, a Zombie and a Gangster.  Awesome!

This is a very busy weekend for Joe.  One of his nieces got married yesterday, and Joe was part of the wedding party.  Today two of his great nieces are celebrating birthdays, so he''ll be busy going to parties and celebrating.  Here's a photo of Joe in his tuxedo just before he left for the wedding yesterday.

Other than that, it's been sort of quiet around here.  Next weekend though, I'll be going to see Jazzy perform in "Fiddler On The Roof."  I have a few photos that Deanne sent to me, and I'll post them tomorrow. 

Yesterday, while I was out in the kitchen (main house) I noticed that my Christmas cactus is loaded with buds and one bud is beginning to blossom.    I have a few other younger plants that were made from cuttings from this older plant, and I can't wait to see if any of them start blossoming soon.  Here's a photo of the first blossom that will bloom soon.

Today I goofed.  I posted an old Halloween kit, not realizing that I had already posted it earlier in the month.  So, I have deleted it and posted a different Halloween kit.  This one is for bookmarks.  I'm sorry for the inconvenience to anyone who has already read this post. 

Here is your download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/evstmwnxkt5ywdx/EB_-_Halloween_Bookmarks.zip

The big night will soon be here for Pogo and me.  Here's hoping that we're up for the night's ride.  I've been being very careful not to catch any colds from anyone around me.  It will be super fun to see a lot of our witchy friends and their familiars.

Well, that's about all my news for this morning.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Lots Of New Yarn Coming Soon

October 27, 2017

Good afternoon.  I know I'm late today but Deanne and I had an appointment this morning at the shooting range.  I didn't do too badly today, but I know I can do a lot better.  This problem with my shoulder seems to be raising havoc with my aim.  I'll have to practice more with some "dry" shooting.  That's shooting with no bullets in the gun. 

Not much happening here, but yesterday I did finally make my new yarn order.  I decided to get enough yarn to make three afghans.  Here are my new yarn selections.  I may possibly change one of the first two colors in the first row.  I'll know better when I see the yarn in person.

Today's mail brought me a package containing the two new courses that I had ordered.  It looks like I have enough learning here to do for quite some time.  The two new courses are for writing fiction and non-fiction.  There is another course for writing better sentences, and I might order that one too.  Hmmm, I'll have to think about it.    Here's a photo of my two new courses.  Both have discs and class books.

I know this is a short post, but my body feels quite tired now and I'm going to rest for a while.  So, till Sunday, Y'all have an awesome weekend.

Hugs, Edna B.

Ever Have A Dust Bunny Laugh At You?

October 26, 2017

Good morning.  It's still looking like drizzle and drab outside my door.  Temps are a bit cooler today, only in the low sixties, and it is still raining.  But, it is still lovely and my trees are still green.  I'm sure change is on the way because there are bits of yellow creeping into the green.  And, the nights will be getting cooler now too. 

I know I don't say this very often, but I sure do enjoy reading your comments.  It's the first thing I do when I turn on my laptop in the morning, and it starts my day off on a happy note.  So, thank you, thank you.

Well, yesterday came and went, and I'm still trying to figure out what I did that took all day to do.  Hmmm.  Gosh, I guess I didn't do too much.  Ah well, maybe today I'll get a few things done.  In all honesty, I did go through my yarn stash to see what colors I had that might be good for another afghan.  This needed to be done before I ordered any new yarn.

I spent some time going through my yarn catalogue trying to pick out some new colors.  Unfortunately, sometimes the colors on the pages aren't really accurate.  In a few of the variegated yarns, I could not define all the colors used in the yarn.  So, I called customer service at Herrschners and asked the woman there if she could tell me which colors were in three of the variegated yarns.  She had the same problem that I was having, so she said she would check the yarns out in inventory and call me today with a list of the matching colors.  Now that's great customer service!!

Last night, I did finish the warm brown nappy cover.  When I get to the store this week, I'll buy buttons for all the nappy covers.  Here's a photo of the warm brown one.

I got an email this morning telling me that my new calendars are on the way here.  Woo Hoo!  I can't wait because now I can finally get started on wrapping and packaging some of the gifts that I have stashed away in the giftee tote. 

I got another email about another super sale on blog books.  From now through October 31, you can get 31% off any order of books.  So if you're thinking of making a blog book, now would be a great time.  I used Blog2Print.  (aka, Shared Books)

Today I have another Halloween quick page for you.  This one is not very scary.  Rather, I thought I'd like to make a romantic page.  Have some fun with it.

Here is your download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/1k5nquy4l95qu8f/EB_-_QP_2017_H006.zip

Now I  think I'll wash the breakfast dishes and maybe chase a few dust bunnies around.  If nothing else, it's good exercise.  I think the dust bunnies just gather to one side of the room and laugh while watching me run around with my little vacuum cleaner.  Once I put the vacuum away, the dust bunnies go back to whatever they were doing before I interrupted them. 

On this strange, but happy note, I'll take my leave.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Now Folks Can Ring My Bell

October 25, 2017

Good morning.  Gosh, I do believe we are in a little monsoon season.  It rained during the night, and today the heavier rain comes in spurts.  At least so far.  Outside, we have puddles galore.  You won't believe this, but a fellow across the street is out in the rain washing one of his cars with a hand held hose.  In the rain!  Is he nuts?  I guess it takes all kinds!

Yesterday, the mailman showed up bearing lots of goodies.  He had four different packages, plus mail, for me.  Included in the packages was a new door bell for me, and a book.  My old doorbell died a long time ago.  This new doorbell will make it easier for me to know when someone is at the door by my pantry. 

The new book is called "The Big Dictionary of Dreams."  It includes quite a lot of the history of dreams as well as a huge dictionary on the meaning of different dreams.  This should be quite interesting.

Well, yesterday was a good day for me.  In the afternoon, I started working on photos for my new calendar, and I didn't stop until I was finished.  Yup, even went online to design and order the calendars.  Now I just have to wait for them to get here.  Woo Hoo!

After that was finished, daughter Deanne and Janice came by with some groceries for me.  While they were here, they took my air conditioner out of the window, and wrapped it up for the winter.  I'm not sure what I did to deserve this spoiling, but I must say that I like it. 

I showed the nappy covers to Deanne and asked her what other color I should make one in.  We both decided on a medium brown.  So, last night, I started a new nappy cover.  As you can see, it's far from finished, but it will look rather nice when it is done.

While working on this new nappy cover, I decided that one of the new afghans will be in shades of brown and beige.  I think I'd like to make one in gray tones too.  That's one color I haven't done much with.  I'll have to look around to see if there are any pretty variegated yarns that go well with shades of gray.  Another color scheme I think I'd like to work with is Cranberry and Pink, with possibly a matching variegated yarn.  Hmmm, so much to think about! 

You know, I love the little critters in our yard, so yesterday I pulled another photo from my archives to share.  This little chipmunk seems to be enjoying watching the leaves falling as the wind blows.

I got another update from Angelica yesterday.  Her health is not so good, but she keeps up a good spirit about her.  Angelica, if you read this, please send me an email at pogosma@gmail.com.  Pogo and I hope your day is a good one. 

Well. that's my news for today.  So till tomorrow, Y'all have an awesome day.

Hugs, Edna B.