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special guests at thanksgiving
Alas, I did not take pictures of our Thanksgiving this year. I really regret that. I brought my camera, had it set out on the hutch in plain sight, but I was simply too busy and having too much fun. … Continue reading
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ready for a turkey
Another Thanksgiving at “Grandma’s house”! Banjo Man and I spent yesterday setting up tables, transporting chairs, cooking, and cleaning . This morning we put the 22 pound turkey in the oven at 7:30 before we set the tables. The velvet … Continue reading
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november shop hopping, year two
Last Thursday Harley Chick, Aunt Pat and I went off to look for fabric. You’d think that fabric would be easy to find, but these days local quilt stores are closing and shopping options are sadly shrinking. But Aunt Pat … Continue reading
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on the hunt
I love Pinterest. And I love pumpkins. And I love decorating for fall. And I love fabric. This is a dangerous combo. I am absolutely dying to make these. I don’t have velvet, but I do have some vintage … Continue reading
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leaving on a jet plane
Well, our summer came to an end October 3 when Dancing Mandolin Player and her Boyfriend Bob picked us up to take us with them to Spokane. But we had one last celebration: Bob’s birthday! And dinner at the Safari … Continue reading
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lunch with a friend
Lunch on the porch. Shrimp on the grill. Cards on the table. An excellent Saturday afternoon!
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the outhouse project
Sarge and Son #1 are putting together parts of the outhouse to transport up to The Cabin In the Mountains. Sarge is in charge and Son #1 is happy to take orders. The Funny Grandson got into the act yesterday. … Continue reading
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random summer thoughts
It is a blessing to have friends with gardens and share the bounty. Dancing Mandolin Player keeps us healthy. Which gives me more time and energy to finish some important summer quilts. This was one of today’s projects. The … Continue reading
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updates
The rug is getting used again. As are Uncle Don’s plastic soldiers (circa 1957). We had a pizza party Friday night, with much-anticipated pepperoni pizza. Remember my $30 car repair project? It worked!!! I am now $1770 ahead of the … Continue reading
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time out
Yesterday, between a dental appointment (yes, another one!), searching for a fennel bulb (no luck), new twin blankets (no luck) and creating a curtain for a guest area cupboard, this little guy came over to visit. His parents dropped him … Continue reading
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