Another Wonderful Surprise

 November 8, 2020

Good morning.  The sun is shining and today's temps should reach up into the mid sixties.  I am so loving this burst of Spring weather.  

This weekend's mail brought another wonderful surprise.  It was a Yorkshire Terrier calendar.  All the little doggies are so precious, but at least two of them looked like they could be related to my Pogo.

The first little Yorkie is "March" and the second one is "January."  Aren't they just so precious?  Thank you Anne for my calendar.  I love it!  

So far, my weekend has been rather quiet.  I haven't been doing any crocheting.  Just not in the mood, I guess.  But I'll get back to it soon now.  Well, actually I have to if I want all my holiday projects finished and wrapped.  

Pogo's looking at me rather funny.  I wonder if he's getting hungry for his breakfast.  Lately he's been waiting to eat his breakfast closer to lunch time.  He's been wanting a bit of pasta on his plate with each meal.  Sad to say, I don't have any cooked pasta to put with his breakfast.  Oh well, I'd like a plate full of fried scallops for my breakfast but that's not going to happen either.  (Drats!  My mouth is watering now for those scallops!)

Now I'm heading to the kitchen to make some breakfast.  No, not scallops and pasta.  Boo Hoo.  Today Pogo and I will have to be happy with the regular stuff, doggie food for him and cereal for me.  And we are very thankful for that.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Mailbox Full Of Surprises!

 November 6, 2020

Good morning.  Pogo and I are loving these extra days of beautiful Spring weather.  We have sunshine with a few clouds, and temps in the upper sixties today.  Woo Hoo!

Yesterday's mail brought some delightful surprises.  First package contained a gorgeous Diamond painting (kits sold at Herrschners.com.  My cousin Anita had made this for me.  This is what my Pogo looked like as a young puppy.  Awesome!  (in person, this is framed and a lot brighter)  Anita, thank you so much.  I love it!

Shortly after this arrived, Deanne came by after work and brought me a gift from one of her co-workers.  What a surprise!  I don't know the person, and yet she sent me a gift.  There are so many wonderful folks in this world, and I'm finding all of them.  The gift is great!  I use these small purses to keep my craft tools in, and tis now the season to wear these comfy furry socks.  Thank you, Ma'am.  I'm going to enjoy  these.

Then another package came for me.  This one was a container of the most delicious chocolates from Audrey.  Yum, Yum!  It's no secret that I absolutely love chocolates.  Thank you Audrey.  I was good.  I did not eat them all last evening.  I figure just a few each evening and they'll last longer.  hahaha.  

I feel so pampered.  And Blessed.  And it feels wicked good!  I wish a birthday like this for everyone.  

An ad for a new magazine, Whole Dog Journal, came in the mail a few days ago.  It contained a really good tip about acupressure that every dog owner should know.  It's taught in almost every canine first-aid class. If your dog suffers a seizure or traumatic injury and loses consciousness, this could save your dog's life until you can get veterinary care.

(Simply rest one hand comfortably on your dog, and place your other thumb just above your dog's upper lip, halfway between his nose and mouth and gently apply about 2 pounds of pressure for approximately 30 seconds.  It should help your dog regain consciousness.)

I hope you never need to use this, but if you do, I hope this helps.

I have no special plans for today.  Whatever comes my way, will be.  I seem to accomplish more when I don't make a project list for the day.  My breathing seems to be a bit better today so I'm hopeful that I can get a few things done.  

Now I'm off to do a bit of blog reading.  So, till Sunday, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous weekend. 

Hugs, Edna B.

Thank You. I Had An Awesome Day!

November 5, 2020

Good morning, and what a pretty morning it is!  The sun is shining and it's already 53F degrees and working towards the low sixties.  Woo Hoo!  Actually, we have about a whole week of awesome temps scheduled for us.  Sounds like some more porch time for Pogo and me.

I want to thank everyone for all the wonderful Birthday wishes.  It was such a fun, special day, and I have some photos to share.  Daughter Deanne came by after work and we had our own little party.  Balloons, beads, funny party hats and a special cake!  (I don't have a mask on because I can barely breathe when I'm wearing one.)

Deanne took video of me opening my special birthday present.  hahahahaha.  It was such fun that we decided  to do it over.  Deanne made a video this time too.  I couldn't decide which video to share, so I'm sharing both of them.  We were on my little porch and you can see (and hear) Pogo too.  You gotta love that silly hat!

You can find these cakes at Sendacake.com.  They sure do liven up a party!

Dinner last evening was great too.  Deanne had made spinach lasagna and brought me over a plateful.  Yum! Yum!  Even Pogo liked it.  Of course, I shared!    The strawberry cake was supposed to be my dessert, but I was full up with lasagna.  But soon it will be time for lunch and guess what I'm having with my lunch!

You know what else was so special yesterday?  I got Birthday wishes from two cousins that I've never even met.  (But I will as soon as I can.)   And I got phone calls and messages from so many of my grandchildren.  I really am Blessed.

I found out that my great grandchildren, Jack and Lilah did not know that they are descendants of the Mayflower pilgrims.  So, I went online and found a copy of our book, 300 Years of Louds In America. (The book was researched and written by a cousin, and published in 1980.)  I bought it and it's being mailed to them.  I just know they are going to enjoy this book.

Now I'm going to watch a re-run of Law & Order Criminal Intent.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

I Voted

 November 4, 2020

Good morning.  Yesterday I voted, and today I turned 81 years young.  Yup, today is my birthday and it's also my daughter Laura Jean's birthday.  She's fifty five today.  This photo (that I've cropped) was taken last November shortly after my 80th birthday.  I looked in the mirror, and I don't really look any different now.

This morning I opened my package that's been sitting here tempting me for days.  Oh my, Kyra, you are a doll.  I don't have anything like these in my doll collection.  These are adorable.  I love them.  Thank you so much.

I took a photo of my new dollies.  The birthday card is behind them.  And look at all that yummy chocolate candy!

My cousin Anita called me to sing Happy Birthday to me.  I have a package from her coming today or tomorrow.  Something is being delivered today from Deanne and Eddie, and another package is coming in a day or two from Audrey.  It's really awesome being so spoiled!  

Last evening, I watched the election results all evening until I finally had to close my eyes and call it a day.  I watched a bit this morning, and I'll wait until later today to watch it again.  

So far today, I've wrapped two gifts and packaged one of them.  Woo Hoo!  There's still quite a ways to go, but at least it's a start.  This post is going to be short because if I wait too long to get back to that wrapping, I won't get there at all. So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!!!!!!

 November 3, 2020

This says it all!  (image borrowed from web)

Good morning.  Tis cloudy at the moment but my phone app says the sun will soon be shining.  Temps are at 37F degrees, but should reach up to 41 degrees soon.  I hope so because today I go to vote.  My daughter Deanne will be picking me up around one o'clock to take me to the polls.  Wish me short lines!  

Today is your last chance to be heard, so everyone - get out and vote!  It's not only a right and a duty, it's a privilege.  So many of our men and women have given their lives so that we may keep this privilege.

Last evening, I had planned to re-make the project that I had to rip out the night before.  However, I just did not feel like crocheting so it did not get done.  Maybe tonight.  Instead, I did a bit of Christmas shopping online.  This was definitely much more fun.  

Except for a few odds and ends, I do think I've finished my Christmas shopping.  At least most of it, anyway.  My biggest chore now is the wrapping and box packing.  Then getting it all to the Post Office.  

I'm always looking for new crochet patterns, and I found this cute cardigan pattern.  It's called the Grace Cardi and it's free online.  The front doesn't close.  It's just a cute little cover up .  I like the skirt too but I did not see a pattern for it.

This morning I'm giving myself a treat.  I'm watching re-runs of Law & Order - Criminal Intent.  I like this version much better than the SVU version.  Benson and Stabler turned me off to that version.  They believe in ruining innocent folks lives first in order to finally get at the truth of a case.  That's a turn off.  I don't like the way they interview either.  Maybe had they toned it down a lot, I might have been able to enjoy their version.

I've been checking out alternatives to cable television.  There's just too much hate and violence for my taste.  And don't forget all those "real housewives" of everywhere.  I ask you, do you really believe this crap?  

That reminds me of a memory from long ago.  I was in my early twenties and I thought I'd like to try living a day as a ritzy housewife. (like the ones in the movies)  I put on a nice dress, jewelry and high heels and tried walking around with a feather duster.  I even broke out a bottle of Southern Comfort to enjoy a few drinkees.  All I remember about that day is that I made sure the kids were okay, and when hubby came home from work, I was totally sotted.  He put me to bed, and I woke up the next morning with a nasty headache.  I learned that it's just not all it's cracked up to be.  (I did not do that again!)

The morning is flitting by and I need to decide what I'll be wearing when I go to vote.  On that note, I'll take my leave.  Just one more reminder folks, GO VOTE!  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Some Costume Fun

November 2, 2020

Good morning.  The sun is shining this morning, and the temperature is already up to thirty nine degrees.  From here on, it just gets colder hour by hour.  Starting Thursday, we are supposed to get a few days in the low to mid sixties.  (according to my phone app!)  

Today I thought I'd share a couple Halloween photos.  The Covid virus just could not spoil all the fun for everybody.  Saturday was "costume day" at work for my daughter Deanne, so she went to work as a Bee.  This is too cute!

And great grandchildren Lilah, Jack and Alima got all dressed up for some fun trick or treating.  

  Did anyone notice how long yesterday seemed to be?  Gosh, it felt like the day was never going to end.  I had forgotten to turn back the clocks, so when I remembered, it all of a sudden gave me an extra hour to do things.  After that, the whole day seemed to get longer.  No, I was not drinking anything stronger than coffee or Mullein tea.  

I worked on one of my projects and was clipping right along.  Till last evening.  I measured it against a finished project, and oh my!  It was too big!  I had used the wrong size crochet hook and therefore had to make a few adjustments.  Sad to say, those adjustments just did not work out.  I ended up having to rip out the whole project.  Later today I'll start all over.  With the right size hook!

Did the snow do any damage to the plants that were still blooming in your garden?  Deanne says the cold and the snow polished off her roses.  However, her tomato plants look like they're doing their best to hang in there.

Now I think I'm going to make a hot cup of Mullein tea and do a bit of blog reading.  It's a nice way to start my day.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Say "Hello" to November

 November 1, 2020

Good morning.  Tis cloudy and much warmer than it was yesterday.  Temps yesterday barely got out of the twenties.  Brrr!  Today's temp is in the forties.  Definitely much better.  We may even get rain later this afternoon that might wash away the snow.  

As much as I'm not crazy about the snow, I have to admit it does present some really beautiful photo opps.  This first photo shows how beautiful my maple trees out front are with all the golden yellow leaves showing through the snow.  (If you click on it, you can see the colors better)

And this photo shows how pretty the "pond" side of the yard is.  This is the area that turns into a pond whenever it rains.  The snow turns it into a wonderland with the weight of the wet snow pulling the tree branches way down to the ground.  

Today is the beginning of a brand new month, so here's the November page from my calendar.

Halloween was quiet for Pogo and me.  It was just too darn cold for us to take part in the annual broom ride.  Between the cold and Covid, we felt it best if we stayed home this year.  Some of my friends did fly in for a few moments to say "hello."  It was so good to see them.  Hopefully, next year Pogo and I will be able to join them on this festive occasion.

They've been advertising some small "warmers" on TV lately.  I wonder if maybe they would be good to have in my pockets when Pogo and I go "riding."  Hmmm, I'll have to look into this. I could even put one inside Pogo's sweater and it would keep him toasty warm.  Sounds like a good plan. 

I don't have any special plans for today except to put the trash together and wash a few dishes.  I do have one of my last minute projects to finish.  Yup, I found me a few small last minute projects that need to be done before Christmas.  Somehow I always do find some.  

Now I'm going to make a cup of hot mullein tea (yup, I drink tea too) and do a bit of blog reading.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.