Best/Worse/What did I learn today? Visit with friends...

Jeannine, thank goodness for good results..for all the horrible tasting drinks isn't it worth it to hear those words 'you are clear'!

Imagine, after everyone braved the storms to get into work, Paul e-mails and says close up at noon...drats

Still nice though, need to go to Fabricland for fusible fleece, groceries etc. so now I'm wearing my happy face lol

Oh Betty, sorry to hear you had to drive for just a few hours of work! But at least you get to go shopping before going home. Please drive careful, and watch out for those "crazy drivers"

I get my hair done this evening!! I can't wait, decided to go 2 shades lighter, very brave of me!

Betty, can't wait to see how you paint that bench.....be careful driving home...do you have very far to go??

I have three boys...sorta grown :) all in the 20's, two still at home. one in the Army, married and has new baby (6mths GD)

two at home had both moved at , but came back! realized life was not as easy as they thought!! and more expensive than they ever imagined....so now they gladly help with the house hold expenses, and chores...

welllllll I don't think they do the chores very happily, but they do them :)

one has a full time job, the other does odd stuff here and there, can't seem to find anything "suitable"...we keep telling him "anything is better than nothing".......he is only 21, so I guess he's still got some time to figure it out .....he wants to go to school, but the one he wants....we can't afford :(........says he will pay us back if we get the school loan....but the type of loan it is you have to start making payments right away , and we just can not afford another payment right now............If only we did not have to eat. LOL

I just got new management at work, and they have changed my position, along with many others, and I will be losing over $200.00 a month in pay :( Not a good thing....but I am thankful at this point that I still have a job!!!

hubby is disabled......he hates that word !!...............collects from the government, but it is not a lot...................been that way for about 20 yrs now.......and no cost of living increase this year!!!!!

life goes on...............

this is all of us, a few months before baby was born....

LOL Barefoot! Great pic, I love it!

Either your laid off or not getting a raise, not much you can do but hope this gets better sooner than later. Loosing pay sucks, especially for that reason, I feel your pain sweetie!! I just lost $400.00 a month in pay because I had to start getting medical insurance taken out of my checks instead of Dave's since he got laid off. I only bring home a little over $1,000 a month now. Thank God for his unemployment benefits.

You've got such a positive outlook on life..can see by your post you see the bright side of things..

Disabled ???? no wouldn't imagine he likes the word.. know this isn't about me, but you brought something to mind.. Roger worked for me at the Municipality when I was Recreation Co-ordinator - he was facility manager as well as a big park manager (2 jobs) - had to retire from his original job because of spine problems...anyway, we were doing a New Years' Eve dance, he was dressed to the 't' good looking I must say and an acquaintance that I worked with on several committee's said, 'I've never met your husband Betty" so I pointed out at Roger, handsome as can be, she said 'the cripple man?' 'no, the man in the suite over there with the beard!' I said...'yes, that man'..guess it all depends how you see it..when Roger was tired, he'd limp a bit..I never saw him as cripple or disabled... it's all how you look at the word 'disabled'..

Nice looking family, omg you are young looking to have such a tribe..here's hoping the economy spruces up and your young one gets to go to the school of his choice...

As for the bench, I made it at the request of my DIL Melanie who had a spot that needed filling ... it's made, I stained it, painted it green, today I'll take hammer and chain and distress then paint it a red tone, let it dry and really sand it so it looks aged...Noah has a hockey game tonight and then going tomorrow to the big hotel in Niagara Falls (theme park indoors) so she'll likely not be able to pick it up until Sunday so there really is no rush...

Still snowing, so far not blowing..wouldn't you know I ran out of wool 3 colors for about 2 or 3 blocks ..just hate to purchase more as I'm trying to use up scraps not create more scraps so what to do..could change the design somewhat I guess..$20.00 worth of wool or an hour or so redesigning..hmmm might be just as easy going to the wool shop..

15 more minutes to go..countdown is on..funny, we're almost sitting here with our coats on..

Crissy, Dave will have a new woman tonight...lol...look forward to hearing what color you went for..

Betty too bad you had to drive in for just a few hours. but you lucky! I'm stuck here all day!! LOL

I don't know, two shades lighter whatever that will be! I'm a brave sole, but I'll have Dave take a good pic of me when I get home.

Betty, I try to look at the bright side...do get "depressed" here and there...but I am usually able to convince myself all will be ok....

Hubby has pins and plates holding spine together, in some sort of pain all the time, some days better than others...can not lift any kind of weight...doctors tell him a gallon of milk is to heavy!!! He is a fantastic man, takes great care of all of us, does all the cooking, he is a superb "Mr Mom".....No I don't see him as disabled......

I look younger than I am...thanks to my Momma for those good genes !!!

good luck to Noah on the game tonight....

Love that beard! You've got a HUNK!
Crissy, Sweetie, Count your blessings! My gs can't get a job, OR disability. He and his dw and dd live with his aunt, my dd, Lisa! Only income they have is food stamps. I live on less than $900 a month, but I DO live in Section 8 housing. Since I'm OLD!!!, I do have some advantages. I know how hard it's going to be for you and your dh, but keep your chin up! You can do it!
I hope this doesn't sound like I'm preaching at you, I don't mean to! I admire you and love your posts, especially about your co-worker!

If someone said what was said to Roger I would have been hopping mad, that's just RUDE!! To have anyone say anything like that to anyone, regardless of the condition of the person, is just wrong.

I'm thankful for my dad's genes, sometimes. I look younger than I am thanks to him, but my eyesight and gray hair comes from him too, so I need to pick my poison! LOL

LOL Audrey it doesn't sound like your preaching at all. We live on an acre of land and a new house because we don't have kids and had one good income coming in. Now we don't and I'm wondering how in the world I'm going to keep up with it, but we will somehow, Lord willing!

Who, Ms. Cheerful??? LOL!!!! I almost goofed the other day again, came in and she wasn't here, before someone told me I almost yelled out, "Where's Ms. Cheerful!?"

She might have got a laugh out of it Crissy..lol..one of these days you'll make that statement!

Audrey, you are only as old as you think you are...think young/think young...how's your daughter making out..think I asked on another thread but didn't see your response..

Thunder, he sounds wonderful, everyone needs a Mr. Mom...Roger lived in pain every day as well..they wanted to do a lot of fusing and he'd not hear of it..they told him eventually the pain would get too much and he'd be bedridden..think that's what really brought on his demise..all the time it was cancer he never said a word because he thought it was his back..I'd say go to the Dr. and he'd say, it's just the way it is, no back fusing for me...

What a day weatherwise....just getting ready to leave and it's almost as though an outdoor heater came on..slushy/slushy even the sun started to shine..didn't look back towards the office though would have hated Paul to say come back...

Hit the wool shop, Janome dealer ,don't know what I do with my bobbins-think I throw them out so bought a box of them..

Got the bright idea that if I stopped into the quilt shop in Craighurst where I purchased the carryall bag pattern that they might have the adhesive type fleece..they did, little thinner than Fabriclands..Fabricland sells theirs for $15.99 a meter (39 inches) and the thinner in Craighurst was $10.98 and you need 1 3/4 meter..imagine..so not a cheap project..bought enough so I can do 2 bags and Diane 1..Darlene's birthday is in 3 weeks so I'll make her one...

then I got a craving..we french call it...Chicken and Slidders (in french Poules et Glissants) it's where you cook your chicken in broth then take 1 cup of the broth and chill, add flour, salt and pepper and roll out thin..cut into squares and while your broth is boiling drop a few in at a time..yummy, yummy..almost ready for me to eat..imagine, me cooking..you can tell it was a craving..

So far I've gotten the bench painted maroon/red, can't sand and finish till tomorrow when dry, trying to decide if I'll start the proto-type bag, checked the one in Craighurst and saw a few easier ways of doing it than the pattern..don't want to lead Diane astray when we each work on one so thought I'd make one and try my ideas before she comes on Sunday or play with the afghan squares I've got done this week..toss up..

Guess knowing how easily tired I get toward evening, I'm best to stick with the crochet (each sqare needs 1 row of black) so I could sit and do that..come early morning start the bag..what do you think??? sounds like a plan doesn't it?

Any exciting plans for any of you tonight? Lordy my life is boring, should be out dancing that's what I should be doing...

Betty, we call that chicken and dumplings! I can make them, but I don't eat them!
Lisa had to cancel her surgery on her arm because of driving conditions, and now she doesn't have insurance any more. Her knee is swelling and hurting really bad. She had to quit her teaching job. She is, however, enjoying her great niece, my ggd, Emily! We went shopping last Fri. and bought her a bunch of little clothes! She loves clothes , shoes, and purses! She'll be 2 in May.

Love you all! All the well wishes give me hope! Maybe he'll turn out okay after all...

Thank you Barefoot, Betty, Linda Kay and Crissy !

Barefoot....I seriously have been thinking that the Army would be just the thing for DS after school. I may demand that he look into it before giving his keys back (whenever IF ever I eventually do!) What do you think? I can't see DS doing anything else that would give him the maturity he needs... Like with yours...I don't think he realizes how much it takes ($$) in the "real world"....

Crissy - Send us a picture of your "New" hair! I don't think I've seen a pic since your cruise last year !

Barefoot - where is wildwood? I LOVE Florida...my family is from Palatka area...and I've lived in Orlando and Ft Walton.....(Of course I love Orlando for Disney!)

Oops ....family over shoulder...

Back tonight...

Hugs
Mary

a couple hours north of Orlando, a bit more than an hour south of Gainesville, right next door to the villages....

thanks Audrey ! I sure think he is a hunk...

Mary, my "soldier boy" wanted to be in the military, before he was big / old enough to even really know what he was talkin about.....It was a great thing for him..I think it could be great for a lot of people...but not right for all......my youngest thought of it at one point, would not have been good for him at all!!!!!!

if you are serious, I would suggest you go with him to recruiters...or do they come to his school?? you can make appointment to have them come to your house...thats what we did when we realized he was very serious about joining.....

Betty, let us see that bag...work in progress...I am very curious....

Audrey, sorry to hear about Lisa, we may have to wait a few weeks to get our appts. but there is never any question that everyone regardless of their finances do get the meds and the operations they need..thank goodness for that...glad she's finding some joy in life..must be terribly difficult on her..

Thunder, great advice for Mary .. kids do have a way of surprising us for the better when we least expect it..just need time to grow and learn..same as we did..if only we knew then what we know now right?

Bev, how is Scotty doing?

It's early morning, looks like it will be a milder day, no snow..great for snowmobiling..nope can't go today, things to do..lol

Oooh going to be quite a hockey game on Sunday..Americans / Canadians...we'll have to watch and be at the end of our seats..was a great game last night, the last 2 minutes I was at the edge of the couch and yes, managed to stay up, got 3 rows of the afghan done while watching...

Guess I'm not going to get the kinks out of the pocket bag, Diane called last night and said she'd be over at 9am so it's a sewing morning..

Coffee is calling..on my 2nd cup..got the bench done for Melanie DIL..she wanted same color as mine, her's because she will use to sit has a middle brace..next time I make one I'll put a full shelf type brace so it can be used ...have to call her later and tell her to pick it up..

Beautiful job Betty. Melanie will be so pleased. I'm half way through my afghan now. Today I need to sew to make sure I have my table mat for the week done. This week and next it is going to be log cabin squares with a star square. I'll take pic when it's done. Enjoy your sewing and let us know how you make out.

Hi Everyone!!

So sorry about Lisa, insurance here in the states is horrible, they charge way too much for what they pay back when there's a crisis.

So I waited to get a pic this morning, it took me 3 hours in the salon last night, Dave was about to blow a gasket when I got home saying it costs way too much for me to be doing this. Something happened to my hearing in the middle and all I heard was waaa wwwaaaaaaa wwaaaaa wwaaa.

It turned out more red than I wanted it to, I was going for a lighter shade of brown, but it looks good nevertheless!

From the top

very nice color chrissy, Betty love the bench..

Crissy....we match! That is the color mine is...and I love it! Very flattering on you.

I have been reading along and catching up. Back home for a few days....burried in snow. I wish it would stop.

Miss you all.....prayers for Tubby, Shirley, Bev & Scotty.....

Hugs to all....
Debbie

Been watching the news and praying that Cristina is okay...hopefully she will be able to check in soon.

crissy, love the color! Looks great!

I love those benches Betty...mom has one my cousin made for her years ago.

Oh, yes, that is going to be quite a Hockey match...told DH I can only go for a bike ride if he promises we are home for the game. Have curling going right now...young (all 24 years old) Swedish team are such cute kids.

Love the hair Crissy..doesn't show a lot of red..question is are you happy with it?

Debbie, how's the family..you say you are home does that mean you've been mamma nurse for awhile..thought about you often these past weeks..praying that the girls and yourself are healthy and well..know it takes time after an operation, tell her not to rush things...

Trisha regardless who wins I'll feel my team won..lordy, spend enough time in USA that I think I'm native..lol..

I'm sad, yes I am..

Diane came this morning, we got the bags cut out, got all the fusible fleece on the pieces, did sew a few of the pockets and Diane said she couldn't do more..it's not like her to be able to start a project and finish a project same day..she said her names not Betty!!!! she just left, said she'd finish it this week, me I'm plunging on..going to have a bag tonight for sure..lol

Betty, I was with Carrie from Feb. 4th to 8th while she had foot surgery. Then from the evening of the 8th until Feb. 24th....I have been at Jeanna's non-stop. Her hubby was off these last three days...so I came home for a rest! I don't know if I need to go back or not on Sunday night. If he is on swing shift...where he is off this week....I don't have too. He works for Toyota, so with all the recalls....his schedule has changed and I can't remember new one.

Carrie is still in great pain for her foot, but doing better. She goes for checkups weekly. They had to break the foot in two areas, reset, and now healing.

Jeanna is mending, slow but steady. Can't do any lifting or pushing, no driving for another week. She has been having terrible night terrors since the surgery....so the emotional stress is there. Taking it slow and steady.

Shannon is still in PT for her leg surgery. She is doing better, and been a big help at home while I was gone.

I am totally tired and exhausted! I did take Jeanna to Cracker Barrel after her doctors appointment last Wednesday. As you said, not much there that grabbed my attention.

We are still getting burried by the snow. At least Isabelle likes it!

Debbie

How on earth do you continue to function Debbie..you must be so exhausted..am sure it's the love of a Mother, and what a great Mother you are..sure hope they appreciate all you are doing..you'll soon be needing their care..

Don't like the sounds of having to break it twice, what if it doesn't heal properly..guess the specialists know best..can't imagine how much pain she must be in..

Debbie planning a trip to Hamburg for the craft show - believe it's April 23rd. have you ever been to the spring show?

You can see that Isabelle loves the snow..whatever happened to that white kittie?

The white kittie that was here, all white and fluffy that I thought must belong to someone is now dirty grey..she comes and spends most nights in the enclosed back verandah..when she hears me in the morning she's out of sight..I know it's a no/no, especially when I don't want another cat to leave food but I can't see her or she go hungry..hate the thoughts that the owner just dropped her off..I'm hoping that they might have been up over the holidays and don't come up in the winter..once spring comes perhaps she'll find her home...

Starting to tire so I've decided that sewing the liner to the main bag will wait till morning..is spacious, loads of pockets..now that I know what I'm doing and the second one is cut I'll get them done tomorrow..

Evening resting and watching the Olympics might do me good...
Niece Danielle called and said she wanted to drop something off for me so I'll wait and see what that's all about...

Just before I'm off upstairs..

Here's Diane working on her bag

When it came time to put the fleece to the cuttings Missy wasn't pleased..she hated to give up the comfy bed she'd made for herself..

this is the lining..I'm just checking it out..it will have to be inverted to put together into the bag..

See all the little pockets ready to fill

This is the outside of the bag..ready to sew the liner to the inside..that will have to wait until tomorrow..lot's of pockets as well..

I'm still keeping up with my table mat/runner of the week. This week it was log cabins....

YAY Debbie!! Mine is quite a bit lighter than the pictures show, and since I've washed all of the lotions out of it, it's not as flat either. She took an inch off of the bottom to rid the split ends. In the bathroom under bright light it's the same color as the color of my eyes, so it makes them stand out big time. Plus it's streaked with a lighter brown, it looks good but it's a little more red than I wanted, I was thinking lighter brown toward a darker dirty blond but she really didn't have it.

I'm with Betty, how in the world do you keep going? You must have the patience of Mathoozla! LOL I hope all heals and everyone is back to normal soon! And all that snow!!! YIKES!

That sucks about the kitty! Too bad it's skittish, or maybe that's a good thing... :)

I have a question, I was out trimming my iris since I didn't do it last fall, seems we didn't get a fall, anyway, I had scissors and was trimming for a couple of hours, the fingerprint on my right thumb has been numb ever since. I quit working about 4 hours ago and noticed it about an hour before I quit working. It's the oddest thing I have ever felt!

Betty, I haven't seen the white kitty or litter mates since that day. I am thinking a neighbor somewhere took them in.

I don't think I have been to that craft show in Hamburg in quite a few years. I will have to see if the girls are up to it this year. They love craft shows.

Regarding Carries foot...they had to break each side...around the toes that needed repairing. She has had such horrible bunions since she was about 12....hereditary from my DM. Anyway, they had to break, clean the bone and reset....on each side of her foot. The side of the baby toe, is the one not healing as quickly.

Crissy...your hair sounds really nice. And I can see that coloring make your eyes "pop" and look so pretty. They smile when you do!

We probably have had 18 inches of snow in the last 24 hours....thats enough! They say more on the way. Grrrr!

As for your finger Crissy...sounds like what you were using was pressing on nerve area. If not better in morning....I don't know.

Missy just looks so stressed Betty. LOL I think I could fix her up with my "grandcat" Stewart.....

What do you think? The stress is overwhelming! LOL

Hello All -

Debbie - How do you keep it all together! Time for "Momma" to get some TLC !!!

Crissy - LOVE your hair...what a great color! I'd guess if your finger doesn't go back to normal...soon...I would stop by a chiropractor... Mine 'fixed' my carpal tunnel and I'm guessing that repetitive movement might have been the cause ?

Barefoot... My parents were "high school sweethearts" in Interlachen...they grew up there. I usually tell ppl Gainesville because NO ONE has ever heard of Interlachen unless you know the area pretty well !! I have some land there...but guess I'll hang on to it... My Dad's trying to sell his 40? acres and says the markets really soft.... I do love Florida !

DH got us a movie ...it's just the 2 of us tonight...

Here's the Strange/Fortuitous event that happened... After the incredibly ROUGH day ya'll know I had with DSalmost18... finding out failing English...taking car etc. away...

Guess who Calls yesterday? His Bio-Father...who doesn't even call him EVER...not even for Bdays / Christmas etc.

Well ....I suppose even though he's been a lousy father...God must have had a part in this couldn't be such a coincidence.... DS is now with Bio-Father and DS 1/2 brother (whom he ADORES) all day today.... Wish I could be a "fly on the wall"...

I'll pop back after the movie !

Hugs,
Mary

Crissy I think that color looks great on you! My skin tones are way too pale, but on you it looks wonderful!

Love the hair Crissy. It is a great color for you....

Morning all..

Not snowing here at present, said that yesterday morning didn't I and ended up with stormy weather..

Got into the habit of turning down the heat during the night, not sure that the best idea I've had, chilled to the bones this morning and now furnace is working overtime..maybe the trick is NOT to put it down so much..

Barb you certainly are keeping to plan you should have plenty for the fall sale...is Norm interested in participating? With the snowfall you and Debbie have this weekend you'd best stay safe and inside..do you have snowblowers? thank goodness for my plowman even though it costs a fortune I've just little areas to do by hand..

Debbie our kitties could be twins...we should be taking lessons from them, they sure know how to relax don't they? Would be so nice to run into you and the girls at the Hamburg Craft show...

Crissy I'm so envious and bet the rest of us northerners are as
well that you and Mary are able to get out into your gardens..cannot wait!!!

Mary you love Florida, might be a place to retire although I'm sure your weather is much like Florida's...would be nice to retire home though..Lord works in mysterious ways, lets hope this visit helps rather than create more trouble...how was the movie?

AnnMarie, do you get to go to the cottage during the winter or is it too far of a ride? The little one with you this weekend? Enjoy him while you can..

Was gabbing to Kyle last night, he's off snowmobiling with Greg and Mel today, Noah is off to WolfLodge in Niagara Falls for 4 days then back to the hockey grind so I don't see them as often as I used to, spring is coming though, bikes comes out and then it's an easy ride to grandma's house...

Well, coffee time then see what I can get into

Good Morning!!! I had a great day yesterday, Betty I feel bad that a lot of people aren't able to get out and enjoy this. I'm uploading pics that I took yesterday but it's going to take awhile, this computer is very slow at uploading. I need to call Hughesnet anyway and get Dave's email going.

Good Sunday Morning!!

Decided i better take a break, lol Well Kinda have no choice, burned the heck outta my fingers last night.
Geesh, Started a fire didn't realize the flu was closed. Not only did the room fill with smoke but the grill got so hot in a matter of minutes. I went to open the screens to adjust wood and yikes! That was hot! LOL, Steve came running into room just as this happened. Said from now on I should have him build me a fire!!
Anyhoo, fingers are better today...

Betty, Wow so glad Kathy caught the big fish! Has she caught any more?
woohoo for mom winning all that $$$ how fun and exciting.
LOL about your un-built squirrel feeder...You and I are on the same boat with that one, I have all the pieces for it including the giant pickle jar, Just got to get brave and piece it together, hahaha you know me and construction work...Still scratching my head on that one.
Got to say Kyle sure is Handsome in his uniform.
Oh your Pocket A Plenty sure is wonderful!! Love how you have buttons on it too.

Oh Trisha, Glad you liked my lil squirrel friend! My gosh, I haven't seen him in a couple of days, but grrr, got a new neighborhood cat in town! He is black with white feet, good heavens he is big too...I dunno, My yard seems to be calling all these strays...
lol. Oh I love your dishtowel, it is so pretty. You do lovely crocheting...and that basket is just adorable!

Liz, what can I say, I love blabbing with ya...LOL, Eww, skunks, but hey at least they are not living under your place...OMG, Loved to see your lemmon tree, ahhhh nice to see green and yellow! I am real tired of seeing all this white. It was so pretty, but now, well I won't be disappointed if melts in a quick hurry.

OMG, Crissy, you cracked me up...Ms Cheerful giing herself the flu! What a i don't know what, sounds like she just always wants the attention, sigh. I think you hair turned out real pretty, although I must say, you don't look so pleased. Hopefully it will settle down, and you will like it....Um tell Dave, being beautiful aint cheep....giggle, giggle.

Audrey, How's your Downey quilt coming along? Are you making a second one too?
Speaking of which, Betty, You asked about the hockey materials, I did not purchase it, Downey sends the materials needed and we assemble according to the directions...But I will be on the lookout for similar type.

Waiving Hello Mary! Sending you a big Armwrap too! hang in there mom, stick to your guns with school...Like I tell my teenager, It's your only job! Got to school, go too ALL your classes, Geesh the year is almost over, then you can celebrate, because well, it's the rest of your life...Ok, LOL, the only gardening I do by the moon is weeding lol. But there is a whole forum somewhere here in DG...I'll see if I can find it for you too, I'm glad Linda Kay sent you that link to get you started...wishing you luck...Aw how nice you had a movie date with your honey, sure hope you had a wonderful time.

Hi Thunder! Great family photo. Sounds excellent to have Mr. Mom...My Dh does most all the cooking. Has for years...With him being home, he makes us breakfast too...Oh I finished your quilt top! I think it turned out real nice...And I learned how to aplique.
Now I have to come up with an extra quilt for Downey...I will ship everything at one time.

Hey Linda Kay, How are you and dad? get your car taken care of? Have you been sewing too?

Tubby was so nice to see you...Glad to hear you are getting sleep. Sending you gentle hugs/prayers too.

Debbie, my gosh your schedule is insane! I sure hope that you take in lots of breaks. Also hope that everyone is well on the mend.
LOL, I must be colorblind, thought you were a brunette! lol I just remember you have beautiful locks.

I think i am missing someone...So sorry if I am...Oh Bev, I hope you and Scotty are doing well, is he home from hospital?

Well, I've just really been sewing. Still having fun with it.
I learned how to make the Davids star...LOL, even coordinated it well!
OH Linda Kaye, you asked about the gold material...I received a huge bag a of material from a friend a long time ago. It's drapery material!

here is the quilt top I just finished yesterday.

lol, Steve was shredding a bunch of paper and dumping it in the garbage, Well look who decided how much fun to play with it. Dove right in!

Oh Betty, I love that picture of Missy sleeping on the bag, so precious!

You are getting mighty handy with that sewing machine Judy...before you know it you'll be making them quilts as keepsakes for their weddings..now is the time to start you know.

Ouch for the fingers..alomost as bad as hot glue when doing the wreaths..you have to be more careful...ok Judy, challenge is on, let's see who get's to their squirrel feeder first..and NO I won't have mine done by tonight incase that's what you are thinking...

Diane just called, she's coming over to finish her bag, says she's alert again..I'm short 1/2 meter of material for the inside closure (pull string like beach bag so nothing falls out) with Fabricland not opening till noon, she says she'll be here at 11:30, take stock of materials needed for another bag..lol..we're on a bag roll..one is for me, one for Darlene for her birthday, Melanie (DIL)'s birthday coming in May, she loves to sew so I could fill it with goodies so while Diane is making the 2nd, think I'll make my 3rd. then my birthday gifts will be looked after...

Hope you are all enjoying this glorious springlike day, at least it is in my neck of the woods....

Ohhh must show you when I get back the pretty gift I got from Dianielle and little girl Ariana..

Drats..so hoped you'd say the hockey material was flannel and found at a local fabric store...I'm going to research fabric shops other than Joanne's for when I next go to Buffalo..Diane and another friend said perhaps in a few weeks we could go spend the night so am looking forward to that...

Oh Judy, look at the brilliant colors of Skittles...one would have to watch you don't throw him out with the trash!

We just got back from Fabricland and Diane got a call that her son was coming for din/din so off she went..she's bad, made me purchase material for 2 more bags..one for Melanie and one as a spare..imagine..I kept saying no/no/no and she kept saying come on you know you want to...

Nice shades of cream and black...