Best/Worse/What did I learn today? Pt.15 Visit with Friends

One last one of the Murphster!

Betty, the purse is just a shoulder bag pattern I saw at the quilting store a few weeks ago and thought it would be fun to make. I've joined the 'Vera Bradley' band wagon so I like cloth style bags. Here's a pic of the two fabrics I'm using plus the pattern.

Yes, we do a tree each year. Are those the Xmas balls you painted with the winter scene? If so, they were BEAUTIFUL!!! You're going to share those? Tell me what I need to do? How much $$ do I need to send you? My addy is in the exchange or I can d-mail it to you. Betty, when do you sleep? You are constantly on the go. Just reading your posts makes me need a nap! LOL!

You are so sweet!!
J

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Love the fabrics..such a watercolor look to them..bag will look lovely..will check for wallet patter if you wish..nope, no $$$$...passing time at work, thought I'd send a few out to friends..lol...and of course will include you!!!

Betty, again you are just so sweet! I will demail you my addy. Also, I'd love the wallet pattern if you find it! Thank you so much!!

J

Betty I have been lurking. Not much going on here. Work,got a tooth pulled, just got over a virus,(was sick the whole holiday weekend) surviving the heat(finally cooler and got plenty of rain)canned 9 pints of tomatoes this morning, So everything is pretty normal DH is starting to get ready for Bow hunting. That starts next weekend. So will have quiet weekends.

Worst thing: Can't go back to sleep after waking up extremely early so will fall asleep on my feet at work this afternoon-evening.

Best thing: getting 9 pints of tomatoes canned and getting caught up on the green beans

What did I learn: Can't think of anything!

Here's a picture of the plum-apple sauce I canned. Sold 3 of the quarts as I still have some from last year left! The color is so pretty and the taste isn't bad either! Great on toast or ice cream!

Nice to hear from you Ves522, was hoping you weren't ill...look at those jars...yummy/yummy..used to do (rather help and clean) hundreds of jars of misc. canning when Roger was alive...do miss those goodies...

thought I'd post this photo..have it growing in different areas around the pond..now what I don't know even though it's pretty, is it a weed..has berries on it..little white flowers...just don't know...anybody out there have any ideas...

7 more minutes..then it's home I go..pray I don't register for 20 workshops that are available at the painting studio....lol...

Good early morning everyone...well, guess I fell asleep shortly after arriving home around 7pm..wouldn't you know, another fatal accident on 400..bumper to bumper traffic..stop and go..2 days in a row..did make it to open house though..Didn't register for a whole lot..doing the eagle, a Bob Pennycook dimentional and a Christmas mirror..had hoped their would be more to peak my interest but just wasn't..oh well, I've hundred of books here..will go through them..shortly gardening and grass cutting which takes up much of my time will no longer be an issue and I can get back to painting...

Did my groceries on the way home..dying for turkey dinner so on one of the hotest days of the year guess who bought one to cook tomorrow, or should I say today..dropped into the Buck or Two store and picked up some boxes to ship out the tree ornaments..hopefully they are strong enough so that the balls won't break...now on my way home there I just happened to find a nursery..picked up another 5 perrenials..they had to come open with me, kept saying 'pick me/pickme' lol...so home they are...

Winds were extremely high tonight, guess that is what woke me up..naturally I'll be going back to bed in hopes of sleeping at least till 5 or 6am...

Mom and Jim are going to drop by in the morning as Jim is helping my Aunt put in new rug..he loves to eat..yup, even my cooking (we'll try not to burn to turkey) so I'm thinking, if I was to put it in the oven now, on low, it could be done fairly early..purchased a 'stuffed turkey' ...if you cook them right they are awesome..

Now I'm rambling so I'll do my late post...

Best...visiting with friends at the painting studio..and..not signing up for evening classes when I know that when the day arrives I'll be toooo tired to take the class on..getting smarter in my older years..lol...

Worse..painting instructor's brother just happened to be there..she's always trying to fix me up..he's a wonderful man, but you know, right now I want to be me...I'm enjoying the freedom, the quietness of the life I now enjoy...just want to yell out 'I don't HAVE to have a man in my life to survive - I'm a big girl now!' maybe one day, but today is not the day..miss my DH and wouldn't trade our 25 years for anything..but when you marry at 17 you really haven't experienced life as an individual...

What did I learn...friendships are one of the most powerful favors granted to an individual by God...I am blessed...

Well everyone..I'm off
Hope you are all sleeping with the angels...

Morning all,
Betty, I think your plant may be a weed..best thing to do is post it in the Identification forum. But if you like it..then just enjoy it.
"May all your weeds be wildflowers"

I have had my SIL and my nephew here for a week. He has started at Seneca College KIng Campus. They had over booked the residence by one..but he got a call that a spot had opened and he will be able to move on Monday. My SIL and I have had a good time together as she just retired at 55 in May. We have gone shopping a couple of days. Nice to have some action going on at the house here. It has been a long drive for Jamie to drive back and forth to the college this week. He is training to be a commercial diver. While I had him here I asked him to paint my Cuppola on the garage..and he did willingly. He is a wonderful yong man.


Gardengirl..love your fabrics for the purses.

Ves..good for you to get some canning done. I used to do it, but no more.

Have a great weekend all..I'm here enjoying everyones posts.

Cheers,
Carol

Carole, thanks .. it's pretty enough and as you say 'one persons' weeds can be anothers wildflower..think I'll keep it until it takes over that area...purchased 5 gal. containers of perrenials yesterday and containers of roses last weekend so just spend the aft. getting them all planted..even though it rained last night, gardens still need watering..think I've watered myself as well...lol....came in for short break, check on turkey, have a pop then back out for the grass cutting..

This morning I sat and worked diligently to get all those Christmas balls painted and finishing touches..got them packed 3 in a box, wrapped, addresses on them and out to the Post Office I went only to find out I got there at 12:10 and they close at 12:00...so my friends, if you sent me your address, which many did, your balls will be shipped Monday or Tuesday if I can get to post office in the city..so disappointing..but then, my SIL thinks I'm crazy to be sending them so early..Christmas is still over 3 months away..better early than late..

So, don't want to sit here tooo long as I start getting lazy..wouldn't want that..too beautiful a day for that...so, up and at it I go..talk later this evening..do hope you are enjoying your day...

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Cool tonight..shivering..imagine..

Well got everything done that was on my 'to do' list..son and wife are playing baseball..last tournament..youngest grandson and his friend spending the night...Gave them $20.00 for treats and 2 movies and now I'm off to bed and the 10 year olds can babysit grandma...lol

Turnkey dinner was fabulous..no burnt pots/pans..even cranberry sauce turned out ok..kids had already eaten so I've left overs to last the week...or at least till Greg drops in..he's another baseball tournament tomorrow..I get a kick out him..he dropped in on his way to pick up beer and liquor at the store..he doesn't drink, never has wanted to try it, 38yrs. old...but he's the one that does all the dd driving and p.u. for them all...no wonder they think he's the cats' meow...a good boy!!!

He told me tonight that my DILs' mom (she was adopted) just received news last night that she has some type of terminal blood disease..they have no idea how long she has left..now here is another Christian family, she adopted 5 children..one who became a minister, always working for the church and their needs...one has to wonder...my heart goes out to them...Kyle my 12 yr. old grandson is spending the weekend with them!

Best...yard looks so pretty and welcoming..saw people driving by stopping to look in and admire...seeing there were no flowers last spring, it's come a long/long way...

Worse...Melanie's news regarding her mom...

What did I learn..after treating kids to chocolate and sugar candies and pop..they sure are energetic...

Well lovely people..I'm off to bed..
Do hope you have enjoyed the day!!!

evening all

jeannine, murphy has a lovely family those were beyond awwwww pictures i like the material you chose for the purse i'll look foward to seeing it done.
ves, i was wondering where you have been you did good on your canning i only put up 3 pints of apple butter this year glad your doing good, i bet your rocked walls are filled up with flowers now and how is that asst. manager getting along?
carol, glad to hear your having a fun time with the family, how much training is involved to be a diver.

betty, another accident, whats wrong with people and their driving we went to the wake of our friend last night and on two of the intersections there was backed up traffic due to accidents, we snuck in the back roads.
oh my so you have been a busy bee planting and baking and turkey dinner sounds real good i didnt go out to any sales today have a sinus infection on atibiotics again so i made a pot of beef stew and hung out on the couch all day resting i feel so non productive lol

well have a good evening all liz

Morning, figured after watching a movie at 3:00 am to the finish, tossing and turning that I'd better just get up and get at it..
Boys didn't make it to bed, sleeping on couches downstairs in rec.room..was going to wake them but think I'll just cover them up..perhaps they'll sleep in...

Not sure what I'll be up to today..nothing left to do except maybe re-organize the craft room..girls come tomorrow so I'll make it 'pretty' lol

Hope sunshine is called for in your area or maybe your looking for rain..either way, hope it's what you want...

Morning Betty,
We have rain! It is much needed here. Last Wed. my well ran dry. I ahd to get a truck load of water..haven;t had to do that in many years..and the price has gone up since then. It was $70.00 from the company I got it form. I had callled another comapnu first..but they wanted $90.00. So it pays to call around.

Sorry to hear about Melanie's Mum. It does make one wonder, when something like this happens to such a good person.

Liz..Jamie has already got his advanced open underwater water diver license. This program is an intense underwater skills such as welding and working underwater. This program is for a year. All the young men have to already have gotten their underwater diving license to start the program.

It sound so nice to hear the rain coming down..my plants will love it!

Have a great day all.
Cheers,
Carol

Carol..that's quite a bit of money for water..thank goodness it's not an everyday occurance or it would put you in the poor house! We pay for town water/sewer...$326.00 every 3 months..unlimited water use, except for summer of course when everyone has a band but they don't discount those 3 months..lol...sounds exciting to hear what Jamie is up to? Probably a lot of different avenues he can follow with that certification..

Liz, just gets overwhelming..you expect to be home by 6:15 - 6:30 and sometimes it's around 8:00-8:30..well lets hope this week we finally get the news we've all been waiting for...a move at the 1/2 mark...

Noah's friend has gone home, Noah watched t.v. half the night so now he's sleeping in..Melanie called and said she'd give him another hour or so before coming to get him...

It is absolutely freezing out there..had to close the windows actually..have to finish cutting the front lawn before it rains (possibility) and then I think I'll take out the Victorian Santa's and finish them up..quiet day...

Just thought I'd share a photo of Missy-smelling the flowers...

Put a fresh arrangement on the table Friday morning and yesterday I couldn't figure out why half of them were drooping..she's been snacking..must enjoy the taste...

evening all,

well off to the inlaws today and on a wild goose chase no where to be found the stainglass patterns or the lead there hidding in a very good place have another rafter to climb next week:( but aside from that went to a neat parking lot sale got the metal pumpkin, gray granetware coffee pot, the sign and the metal cart for 17.00 not bad.
then mil says take home that glass table i have to many! actually i needed another table this one is a basic square one with room for a umbrella can do my crafts outside when dh watches wrestling lol, but i couldnt take it because i got the lecture before we left on not filling up the truck (men) .

betty, that was a cute picture of missy hope you got to rest a little sure hope you get the new building,and by the way the red accents are very inviting on the deck turned out great.

best:comming home with more junk
worst: antibiotics and mil 's driving dont mix lol had to take over she has this annoying habit of putting on the gas letting off next week im going to take motion sickness pills
learned: fil is just full of interesting storys about italy you never hear the same story twice

everyone have a good evening liz

Liz, love the scarecrow..wow, good buys...you visit your inlaws every weekend..that's quite a commitment...hope you find the stained glass materials next weekend..and Liz, I'd go for the table..


didn't even think about lawn sales Sat. I had thought Mom was coming over and called at noon, said they'd changed their mines as she bought new furniture for the cottage, they just put in all new rugs and was having fun decorating..

Today was such an odd type day..froze in the morning so put a track suit on, about 11 got so hot, inside for lighter outfit, by 4 I was freezing again and back with a track suit..

I so wanted to send you all your christmas ornaments..put 2 each in a box, was late for post office ..thought it closed at 1 on Sat. but oh no, it was noon..so, will put the boxes in my trunk and if I take my car either tomorrow or Tuesday, I'll post them...my kids think I'm crazy, working of Christmas things this time of year..but once I start teaching 1 day, 'make and take' projects..that will be the end of my weekend spare time..start late Oct.-early Nov.

I pick something that individuals who have never painted can do..it's always something I can cut out..I get all materials together, and normally it's always around the $50.00 mark..great fun days..last year we did geese planters..that way it could be put outside in the winter and then used in the summertime...multi-functional..made over 100..by the time I finish these workshops I don't want to see the project again...

Now that I finished the balls I'm taking a few victorian santa's to work..have all the paints together so that will be another project done..did some final touch up on the other 2 I painted last month..one's to be put in the mail as well...

once I settle in working the 4 1/2 days I think I'll get my oils out and finish that cupboard...

Now for my day:

Best...just a lazy type day, but still managed to get a lot accomplished..

Worse...talked to Melanie today (DIL) and she was quite upset about her mom..they said there is no cure, but as it progresses they can do blood transfussions...her name is Betty as well...feel sorry for the family..just sold their farm, bought a new home in a nearby town, starting to travel and enjoy retirement and now look what's happened...Mel's dad also had problems with a light stroke, thought he might have to give up his license but it didn't come to that...

What did I learn....that cooking an entire turkey dinner meals, turkey/turkey/turkey...tooooo much..should have found a restaurant and just ate there...lol...so tomorrow night I'll make some t.v. dinners...sure wish you all lived closer...

betty, sorry about dil's mom saying a prayer for her family,and dont forget turkey pot pies lol

Hi All,

Everyone sure sounds like they had a busy weekend - especially you Betty! I invision Santa's workshop and all the elves working non stop when I picture you doing all of your crafts! What I wouldn't give for your get up and go! I was productive this weekend. After cutting it out on Friday, I realized I didn't have enough fabric for the lining so I was off to the quilting store yesterday. While there, I found a different batik I liked for the contrasting piece even more then the first one I had so I bought enough to re-cut those pieces as well as the lining. I sewed as much as I could yesterday then realized I didn't have a magnetic snap for the purse closure so off to the store again today. Luckily, I was able to get the snap at the local craft store instead of driving all the way to the quilt store again. So I finished my purse and I must say, I like it very much! (see pic below) My neighbor said I should make them and sell them - like Vera Bradley purses. That's a thought!! LOL

I've now started my next project which is a "watercolor" quilted wall hanging. It is super easy kit I bought at a quilt show back in Feb. It has 2" x 2" fabric squares that you place on the fusing fabric from light to dark (they tell you where to put what shade). After getting all of the squares in place, you iron it to the fusing fabric then sew a 1/4" down each seam. Once that's done, I have some applique pieces to sew (or fuse) onto it. It will be a picture of a golden retriever (it says its a "Lab" on the pkg but I'm making mine a retriever!!) in a forest setting. I'll posting a picture in my next post.

I am so ready for the weather to turn cool! I LOVE having my windows open at night (although I pay for it in the morning with my sinuses!) It's been down in the low 60s in the AM which is nippy when the days have been up in the 90s. We didn't have much of a winter last year at all. No significant snow (WAAAAA!) and only a couple of days that it was freezing. I want SNOW!!! Betty, send some down our way this year, ok?! ;-)

Well, I am off to bed. Night all!
J

Here's the "watercolor" wall hanging I'm working on. Once I sew a 1/4" along each row (where I have it pinned) as well as down each column, it will a lot smaller.

Here's a picture of what the wall hanging will look like. (hopefully!!)

Wow, that's absolutely gorgeous..love the bag..your friend is right, maybe you should do custom bags,wallets etc...but, being a crafter I also know the amount of hours put into such things and rarely can you cover the costs...but, I guess a lot depends on the area you live in also...just thought how close we came to our watercolors..design a little different..2" blocks as well..have to get it bound and quilted...

Lots of similar colors...hmm...great minds think alike...didn't get into my sewing boxes will will over the next few days..am hoping I have the wallet pattern somewhere...

Well it's that time of morning..had better get myself together...busy cleaning the craft room as the girls come today..must wipe windows down in back deck door as the repairman is coming to fix it..had a defect in the bottom area and we didn't notice it until it was installed..thats been months ago..Sailor paws at the window to come in or slobbers..lol..so it could have a little clean - up...

Enjoy your morning..talk to you all when I arrive in the city...

Best weekend: Vanity Fair bras that fit for $5.99! Can't beat that with a stick.

Worst: besides the heat - tomato garden is fading fast

Learned: doing your homework on Friday makes for a restful Sunday. This nugget only took 39 years to learn - LOL.

I am loving all these quilts - Summerkid said she would make me one if I come up with the colors!

-Kim

morning all,
jeannine, that purse is beautiful i love those colors you should sell them, it does not look hard to make at all that watercolor is going to be a work of art as well

betty, yours is beautiful to,hope they fix the door enjoy your day

bluekat, lol i hear you on the bra

wow the bag is awesome!! love to have the pattern for that!

love the scarecrow...
wish they celebrated halloween over here, darn aussies, slow on the uptake you know. they just dont get it! lol

Oh betty, if only we lived near by!! couldnt we have a ball girls?????????? ti would be awesome all doing our crafts and sharing our lives in person..... ah to dream.

ooo have got all my goodies now and will make my little contribution for the mailman soon. I wont post a pic as i want them to be a surprise so i hope all your addys are in the address exchange or you will miss out!
best? lost 3.6 kgs this week! that about 8lbs!

worst having to work with that 'you know what of a boss' grrrrr

anyway... she doesnt derserve my energy so complaining about her is much to much energy to out into her.

keep posting the pics i love them!

Well here I am at work..everyone must be running late..drove in myself in and left early, had hoped to stop and purchase some specialty pens to do the last 4 christmas balls but with traffic on 400S bumper to bumper I got here just in time to order bacon/eggs..was hungry..didn't stop for usual breakfast...

Kim..wish I could find some of those bargoons, being big chested makes it difficult to ever find sales..more often than not, must pay extra fees...

With driving in, I brought 4 mail outs..Wonder, Garden Girl,101 and Liz yours will be posted today...next batch for Shar,Starzz,Tangie and Seedtosser...yours will be shipped out before weekend..Judy need your address, not in address addy...Araness, your santa is being shipped in 2nd batch as well..anyone else wishing a glipse of my area at Christmas captured on a Christmas ball, let me know..after Sept.... they take a backseat to other projects...

This was last years' one day 'make and take' - no experience necessary..all had so much fun!

Just wanted to add, PLEASE/PLEASE do not send something for me as a thank you...I've much to much time on my hands, love painting, and it because a problem with what to do with the articles..these particular tree decorations passed my time here at work...they are a gift for you to enjoy on your tree and meant as a friendship gift only...

Liz..what agreat haul of goodies. Love the pumpkin man..great for fall decoration.

Gardengirl..your purse is lovely, and best of all..no one will have one like it.

Wonder..congrats on losing 8lbs...it must feel great. Keep up the good work.

Kim..what a great deal on the bras...nothing like finding a sale to get your heart beating with joy.

Betty..looking forward to seeing your handpainted ornaments..thak you so much. I told my SIL who was here for a week and showed them to her on this thread. Company is gone now..quiet evening last night..it was fun to have James and Gigi here but also nice to get back to my own routine.

This morning a friend stopped by for coffee to pick up my donation to cancer fund raiser . Several of her family are getting their heads shaved on Thursday..they have been collecting sponsors for awhile. Her son is the one I sponsored. Even her sister is getting shaved bald. It is in honour of their father who passed away 10 years ago.

I am going to do a bit of shoping at Winners to find a few things for the house..I feel like spiffing things up a bit.

Cheers,
Carol

Good for you Carol..saw Terry Fox family on t.v. the other day..they all are doing the same...DH died of cancer as has many family and friends...must make a point to donate again..

Oh what fun you'll have adding a few things to the house..doesn't have to be luxurious, just some trinket you fall in love with right?

Not hungry as I ate big breakfast here this morning..thank goodness, because not sure how long the wait at post office will be...

Carol..commercial just came on my work t.v. said that a special will be on Sat at 7pm on CBC re Terry Fox and 'Living a Dream' hosted by Lloyd Robertson....I'll add it to my calendar...

This message was edited Sep 10, 2007 12:59 PM

Well all, quiet day here on DG and at work..lol...
Thought I'd share:

The Mountain Story

A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain:

"AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"

He receives the answer: "Who are you?"

Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"

He receives the answer: "Coward!"

He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"

The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."

And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"

The voice answers: "I admire you!"

Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"

The voice answers: "You are a champion!"

The boy is surprised, but does not understand.

Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions.
If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart.

If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life; Life will give you back everything you have given to it."

YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!

-Author Unknown

Heart tugger..

Some Money For Daddy

The man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at the door.

"Daddy, may I ask you a question?"

"Yeah sure son, what is it?" replied the man.

"Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?"

"That's none of your business! What makes you ask such a thing?" the man said angrily. "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?" pleaded the little boy.

"If you must know, I make $20.00 an hour."

"Oh," the little boy replied, head bowed. Looking up, he said, "Daddy, may I borrow $10.00 please?"

The father was furious. "If the only reason you wanted to know how much money I make is just so you can borrow some to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you're being so selfish. I work long, hard hours everyday and don't have time for such childish games."

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

The man sat down and started to get even madder about the little boy's questioning. 'How dare him ask such questions only to get some money!' After an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think he may have been a little hard on his son. Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10.00, and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

"Are you asleep son?" he asked.

"No daddy, I'm awake," replied the boy.

"I've been thinking," he said to his son. "Maybe I was too hard on you earlier. It's been a long day and I took my aggravation out on you. Here's that $10.00 you asked for."

The little boy sat straight up, beaming. "Oh, thank you Daddy!" he yelled.

Then, reaching under his pillow, he pulled out some more crumpled up bills. The little boy slowly counted out his money, then looked up at the man. The man, seeing that the boy already had money, "Why did you want more money if you already had some?" the father asked.

"Because I didn't have enough yet," he said, "but now I do."

"Daddy, I have $20.00 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?"

- Author Unknown

awww the stories are cute...

very excited about the postman coming! thakyou.
do you have to wait long at the post office... ours sometimes gets busy but only a few minutes wait....

i love doing a little something to the house!
we are trying to save to do the pegola/entertainment area. we want to get the hot water service moved as its right in the middle of the back wall and we want it down the side of the house. then we want to render the wall and paint it. we will then paint all the wood work again, we are thinking of an oriental feel out back so maybe deep red wall, charcoal wood work with a touch of warm yellow here and there. not sure yet. we want lots of big pots filled with bird of paradise as the colours would look great and they are drought hardy. we will build a fire pit and seating around it in the middle of the circular part (if yu remeber the pics) and take off the shade cloth from the roof and replace it with strips of 1x2. will post pics as we go along. just salted all the brick flooring out there. Its all terracotta bricks we laid years ago and the grass kept coming through even with path weeder, so, out came the salt and a few days later gone! it wont come back either. we salted about 6 or 7 years ago one part and its never grown back. the salt stops anything growing in the soil so if you decide to do it, make sure its not near your garden.

well must get ready for work. have a great day

xx

laura, i missed your post congrads on your weight loss great job

Betty, beautiful quilt and I LOVE the geese planters!! Betty, you are too funny - "don't send me a 'thank you' gift". Well, we can't control Santa Claus! :)

Gardengirl..you don't want to get Aunty "B" upset now do you...my gift is your enjoying them...aren't our watercolor quilt tops similar...

Best of today...Kyle and Noah came over for the evening..Greg and Melanie went out for dinner to celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary...nice having them all visit...did get a lecture though telling me to get some rest..not work/work/work every second I'm home..lol...it's always just one more project then no more ..lol...
kids have too much homework..apparently Kyle has 80 minutes of homework to do each night..if you ask me that's a bit much for 12 year olds...Melanie was telling me that that there is no longer a lunch hour..at 10:10 they get 25 minutes to each and 25 minutes play and then again at 1:10..gives them 3 structured teaching sessions...don't know if I think it's a good idea..


Worse of the day...not one thing today..stress free day!

What did I learn..listen to "and for the rest of the story" on the radio on my drive home..was telling of a gentleman who was teaching early grade physical education and just hated it..but, he didn't want to quit before he had a better job...then he was offered a job selling insurance to parents, so after his teaching job, he would arrive at people's homes and talk/talk/talk around supper time..had a gift for selling..either they purchased policies right there on the spot or students would tell him the next day that their parents wanted a policy...this went on for years and years..he made mega dollars..just hated the teaching of physical education courses, disliked the children and hoped to soon quit teaching...then one day, he was loosing his voice and had to give up his teaching and selling of insurance because of the difficulties he was encountering with his vocal cords..his parents were very concerned because he was now totally dependent on them...one day, a few months later, a friend told him how singing was 'no stress' to vocal cords...from that day on, he started a new life which brought him much joy and fame.....know who it was...

Lucianno Pavoratti....

so dear friends..that's what I learnt today!

evening all,

laura, sounds like a real nice decorating project what type of birds will you grow? i love the bird of paradise strelitzia nicholai i have three in a wine barrel been paitently waiting for blooms not this year perhaps their still to young.

betty, i enjoyed the story's maby the kids think your doing to much better rest a little between projects lol glad you got to spend time with the boys any word yet on the move?

best: got to see a old neighbor moved out of the neighborhood 3 years ago got a acre of land up north lovely home he and his mother moved into, nice to see him poor guy he worked at one of the indian casino's as a security guard they just let him go.
worst: no worst today
learned: theres a stained glass shop three streets down from work will have to go check it out.

everyone have a great evening liz

May I start my morning with saying that my prayers and thoughts are with you all today!

hey thanks.. the weight loss was a nice surprise, didnt expect that much!

and yeah aunty betty, santa has his OWN rules..... hahahh

as for the birds of paradise, havnt a clue, never grown them, hubby is the one who likes them and we will go pick them out together. i will let you know when i find them, it will be a while yet, still have to start the project. where is betty when i need her. wouldnt it be great if we all lived near by and could say, 'ok this weekend its a project at liz's house, lets all go and help' or betty's house and such... mmm dreams...

nite nite
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