۞ Sweet Interruptions ۞114

OMG... I can't remember when I've ever been bored... there's just way too many things to do.
I think that's why my mom taught us kids to do crafty things... she never heard us say "I'm bored" like some kids do.

Kim, your new home is to die for!!!! Love it, love it, love it!!! All that space.. plus plenty of garden play area.

And as for you Cindy.. shame on you! Rick should be enough!!! Bad, bad Cindy!

Waiting on recipe there Susan. Actually, cooking is very therapeutic too. When I miss my long distance family, and if I can't get them on the phone, I'll whip up something remembered from home.

Trisha, thanks for telling us about Cathy. She has so much on her plate, but I know her faith will carry her through. Please tell her that we send her nothing but positive thoughts, and hope her recuperation period is shorter, and easy.

Hiya sweet Deborah. What sewing project is keeping you busy?

Haven't heard from Judy and Maid M.. bet their sewing machines are humming.

Debra, if you're lurking.. hope you're taking time to eat.. between your busy schedules!!

Would be nice to hear another sistah.. like Crissy or Synda.. venturing into sewing too!!! (Crossing fingers)

Stacey, what measurements? I've never done a rag quilt... ask away, one of us might have the right answers :D

Hi Gail.. if I'm right, you're the AV expert? Welcome, and drop in anytime. Tell us more about yourself too.

Boredom? What's that? Even in doing nothing, I'm never bored. Got a fertile imagination! Think my parents were cut from the same cloth as Trisha's and BJ's. At an early age, we were encouraged to craft, sew or have books forced upon us!

BJ... here's wishing for a good trip for you, Mike and Don. Take pictures of the Alamo will ya?

Personal note here:
I want to commend LK for taking care of her father so well. She doesn't put him in a corner... but bring him out on weekends for trips and restaurant feasts. Your dad is so lucky!!
But not all children nowadays will take upon themselves to take care, moreover, bring in an aging parent.
What you're doing I wish many more would emulate. Bravo, sistah LK.

I'm off to bed, dear ladies... see you all tomorrow!

BJ - girl, those are great "bones" for your gardens. It so changes the look of everything, pulls everything together. The levels in the secret garden, great way to handle that slope. might have to steal that idea....

I can't find the sedums! Took them out when I got home, set them on the basin counter in the bath. I rewet the paper the next two days, took them to the kitchen to pot, got distracted. just realized, they disappeared before I potted them. haven't a clue. humph might have to send you a hosta in trade for some more, BJ.

Enjoy San An. That Mike is a gem. I'm going to be curious how his life turns out. He's a go getter.

Stacy - BJ and I talked. She doesn't like the sword foliage. I don't like aril iris. I just don't like them. we have a lot in common. LOL

Susan, sounds like gooooood food, I want to eat at your house.

welcome gessiegail

been trying all day to figure out where I'm going to plant this Jane Magnolia I've had in a pot for four years. it's probably got big roots down into the ground where its under a tree. but it needs sun. I reviewed the iris beds in the rain, too WHOO HOO - doesn't look like I've lost but one this winter in the "expensive" iris beds, and all in the rebloomer bed are showing green, too. got several with lots of strong increase.

Three solid days of rain. Another predicted for us again tomorrow, Jaye. you are right, this is Laura's weather.

If I get this right, when I usually sew, I put the right sides of the fabric together, which places the selvages "under" the seam and on the inside of the garment. When I want to make a rag quilt, I put the wrong sides of the fabric together? so the selvages end up on top of the seam, on the outside instead of the inside. is that what you meant by "sew backwards"?

That is what I meant! It is easy to do, once you get the hang of sewing things backwards, from what we normally sew.
Good night everyone. Jaye, thanks for the kudos. It is not an easy task, taking care of a handicap, aging parent!
I am off to bed. Dr.'s appointment in the morning for Dad, then we are off to meet BJ, and Mike in San Antonio!!!
LK

Evening all and good night to some

I've been in and out and not spent as much time as I had hoped in here with y'all
I did get the birdhouses DH made for me to use as trades for the RU in may done and started painting on some ceramics that have been sitting in the back room since last year so I might get those done in the next month or so ...LOL
I had ordered some Camella's from the arbor day foundation and they came friday so I went out and got those int eh ground today along wtih the red maple tree that came as a free gift. and have the weekly log sheets all done and entered int eh database so all I'll have at work tomorrow are the ones that get turned in then.

Spring Break is over now (sigh) so back to work I go

Night Jaye and everyone else who is turning in for the night.....

Going to work on a Sprite for awhile, not that happy with this first one....

Trisha, that is so cute!
Good night all..

LK

Well... I crashed, and had to reboot... and now I'm shutting down for a few days. I won't be on in the morning, and won't be back until probably Wednesday...
I'm sure LK will let you know I made it to San Antonio alright.

Thanks Bonnie... we'll see how that front looks in a month after I have time to spend some time on it.
I'll send you some more of that sedum when I get back... plants disappear like that, they really do... I understand.

Ya'll have fun now... see ya in a few days.

Have a good trip BJ, be safe.

Good night everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Night Cody!

Morning All. i think. sorry to report no sleep again last night. and I even took a tylenol pm, which used to put me under the table for 12 hours straight. now it won't put me to sleep at all.

Randall is stirring. He can put his head on the pillow and be out like a light. Today is Ruth's B'Day. now she is up. outside is wet wet, he's going to drive her to the bus stop so she can stay dry. Tonight she's asked to go to the Olive Garden for dinner. I'm going to call my doc and request a physical be scheduled, see if there's something wrong here.

wish I'd had some sleep. think I'll try again to sleep. I'd put the coffee on, but .... I'll put out half and half and some nummy cappacino mix instead and y'all can help yourselves.

Bon, so sorry to hear your not sleeping. Sometimes our bodies get used to the sleeping pills. Maybe try a different brand, and if you still have allergies, maybe a benadryl will do the trick, I know they make me drowsy.
Thanks for the cappacino, and BIG Happy Birthday to Ruth! How old is she?
I will be back later, Going to see BJ tonight! I will post pictures of Cedric later.

LK

Morning Ladies

Kim love your new home..

Bon so sorry to hear you are not sleping well..

Trisha I like your sprite..

BJ I love the look of your new beds and secret garden.. I know you will make it beautiful..

yesterdays visit with mom was good. We loaded the whole bed of her truck with rocks for her to take homme and landscpae with. She did much better than I expected about us leaving. She brought us boxes and tape to get things ready too which was a big surprise.. Shes accepting it better than she did earlier and sadi as long as we promise to stay in touch (ike we wouldnt) and as long as we promise to file bankruptsy once we get their so we have afresh clean slate.. Im so excited I cant wait to get going on this..

Well I have a few phone calls to make coerning my barbers liscence and seeing I can transfer it or if I have to go back to school.. Max has to call hs old boss who told him he would always have a job. Need to look into alot of things and since its Monday Im starting early.. lol

Good Luck, and please don't work too hard!
Please keep usposted!

LK

Donna, I know that has to be a big weight off your shoulders, making a decision about what to do! I'm praying for you girlfriend!

Kim, your house is awesome! I know you will have it so cute in no time flat! You have a blank canvas with that huge back yard! Way to go!

For all of you who need prayers, I'm praying for you all, and wish you good health and happiness!

Morning Joyce, how's the pond coming along?

Well the baord says my liscense if transferable.. Yipppeeee Th elady I spoke with said it will cost 300 to transfer and she will try to put it through so I dont have to go back to school for any hours but I MAY have to return for a few months to brush up on ohio laws.. Even better she is from Lancaster and says there are NO good barbers so I will be welcomed with opne arms.. Thats great news even if i have to return for a few hours I can handle that.. Whew i was worried she woul dsay a year of school to transfer it.. One more weight lifeted.. She is sending the paperwork now so I can get started..

See Donna, the good Lord was looking out for you and your family. He knew that you needed this move. You sound so happy right now. How is your friend doing on the house hunting for you?

Morning all I slept sound and feel so much better when I was looking around the house and yard yesterday I saw that it has a small Pond
That needs to be dug in the yard were the had it I have no idea and it gas a pump with it that is so cool and a sand box that I think I will turn into a herb garden its small but big for a herb garden.
I think that I will try and work on the yard than when I am layed off in the winter I will work on the inside.I need to call the bank today. and if all thing go good I may be able to move in buy the 10th of April or sooner boy I have allot of packing but I have started
I feel bad that I haven't told my landlord yet but I wanted to make sure everything came together so it all has to be done by tuesday and then I will tell her I think all will be fine
Hugs
Kim

Yeah Cindy we are being looked after for sure... I am very very happy.. They say home is where you heart is and my heart has always been in Ohio.. I love the countryside, the people, the way of life.. Im not a city girl and this city makes me crazy..

My best friend is steady looking and has a few friends of hers looking too. There are alot available in teh local paper up there but I dont wanna call unti lI have money to at least send a deposit> So the major looking will begin when we get our income tax check in the next two weeks. I have found a few really nice places that are very affordable..

Kim Im so happy for you! I wish I coul dmove in April.. Im ready to go now.. lol

Well, we just got one Sistah, (laura) moved, and are about to move 2 more. I am so glad to hear, so far, all is going well.
Just the packing and moving sucks! With ex hubby's in the air force, we moved about every 3 years! Not fun at all. I wish we were closer to help you both!
I am off for a Dr.'s appt. for Dad, then we will be off to see BJ. You all be good while we are gone!

LK

Hi Cindy. pond is still in the planning stage, but yesterday I laid out the shape. It will be 17x25 with a waterfall, but not very long.

Here is the rubber liner, 25x36

Here are the rocks the lady we got the pond kit from gave us. It was only about half of what she offered us, but the others were too big to move with our Kubota.

Good Morning Ladies!!

LOL Jaye, I am embroidering butterflies on pillowcases but I am not a sewer, I'll do crafts before I'll sew something, like a quilt. Just not into it.

Morning All,
Kimmy you house is beautiful... I am so happy for you... Do any of you want the recipe for dinner yesterday?
Hugs,
Susan

Susan, we asked you for it earlier. Were still waiting... LOL
It sounds really good!


LK

Oh I am not in a good mood today, maybe I'll stay away lol! Have a staff meeting in a few so see ya later gaters!

I'm up , ugh.

on my was to exercise class. so will finishing reading later.


Ruth Jean, named after both grandmas, is 17!

Joycet
That is going to be alot of Digging But it will be great in the long run good luck I hope you have a bob cat it will take forever to do it buy hand

Joyce that pond is going to be so nice! Lots of work too! Don't over do it!

Ok it is called Beef and Tomato Gratin
12 ounce lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups beef stock
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 medium zucchini, thinly slice
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/4 cups skim milk
2/3 cup low fat unsweetened yogurt
1 medium egg yolk
4 tbsp Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper



Step 1
Preheat the overn to 375. In a large pan, dry-fry the beef and onion for 4-5 minutes until browned

Step 2
Stir in the herbs,flour,stock,and tomato paste, and season. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes until thickened.

Step 3
Transfer the beef mixture to an oven proof gratin dish. Cover with a layer of sliced tomatoes and than add a layer of sliced zucchini. Set aside until required.

Step 4
Blend the cornstarch with a little milk in a small bowl. Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from the heat and beat in the yogurt and egg yolk. season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5
Place the sidh on the cookie sheet. Spread the white sauce over the layer of zucchini and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with lots of fresh crusty bread and steamed vegetables.

Ok now I found that 4 medium zucchini were way to much... I also found that where it said in step 4. after the milk boils and you have to add in the yogurt and egg yolk I did not beat it with a mixer but the next time I will.. Mine came out not as soild as it showed in the picture and I say it was from me not beating the mixture with a beater and I used a fork... It also took longer to cook then 30 mins.... All I can say is we all liked it even the way it came out and my youngest son who is almost 22 said this was a keeper... We really liked it... I hope you do also... This is from a Healthy Cooking book... Also I could not find low fat unsweetened yogurt.. I found low fat yogurt....
I hope you all like it and let me know how it turned out for you.... Use an oval dish to cook with. I have a new scanner and I don't know how to use yet or I would send pictures...
Hugs,
Susan

I am also going to try a Broiled Rice and Tuna Bell Peppers... When I make it I will let you all know... I am a big cooker but I get tired of cooking the same stuff...
Hugs,
Susan

That sounds yummy. Think I'll wait for some better tomatoes to make it. The ones in the grocery are pink...yuk.

We have a Kubota, so digging the pond won't be hard. I'll define the shape by hand, but that's not hard either once the big stuff is gone!

We're having some rain here today. But tomorrow is supposed to be 71* and pretty. Can't wait!

The store tomatoes were looking yucky but when they were cooked they tasted really good...
Hugs,
Susan

Susan, do you think if you put a whole pound of gr. beef in it, it would be too much?

Yes, because I used more in mine.... I used a little over a pound... Also it says to cut the tomatoes thin and I cut them thin and it was just to thin... It was good...LOL I used one of those slicers that you slide the veggie across and it cuts and goes to the bottom/under the slicer... Mine is more then likely 45 years old and my brother got it for my mom and it was 75 cents I believe....LOLOL
Hugs,
Susan

Did you use skim milk? How would it differ if I used 2%?

OMG I called the bank and I am for sure Approved just have to have money in bank 3 days before close. I am waiting for stock market to go high for a few days before I sell I still have the Roth IRA that is doing well'
I called my landlord and she is happy just make sure house is clean and any repairs there are no repairs that I have to make But she still has to talk with her Husband
I have been doing a little packing but now I have to get on the ball But I still have time to wash stuff why I pack
I called the Realtor and hope I can get into the house before closing so I can clean it is empty and that wood be so nice