Thurs. Sewing Guild

It was my Sewing Guild meeting night and I really wanted to attend because one of the members was doing a special presentation about her Embroidery Business. So, one of the Grandmothers came and stayed with the Grandbaby for me. I snapped a picture of both of them . Can't you tell that the fruit did not fall far from the tree. lol

This is that lovely Granddaughter.

The program was wonderful -the gal was wonderful. She showed all kind of stabilizers and fabrics and designs and different machines -and it was wonderful.

The Salvation Army was not going to purchase dolls for Christmas this year so the Sewing Guild purchased 20. I went back and told the lady that I had already purchased a doll on my own and had been working on outfits and that I could bring the outfits next month. She told me to bring the dolls home with me because she did not have room at her house. I brought them -but I Do not have room either. The box takes up most of my sewing table -Ahhh - the "joys" of a tiny house -Grrr.  If you have a tiny house then you do not need any Hobbies. You do not even need to do cooking as there is no room.

Then I got home and my daughter and her boyfriend had had a Monster fight and lots of drama. I am grabbing some potato salad and deviled egg and stuffing my face and falling in bed.

Love to all!

Hump Day

Boy, the sun is out but it is cold and windy here in Va.!

Even my little "working crew" were huddled in the sunshine today.

I got one of the wire panels up for my future tomatoes It is a piece of welded wire and I worked to straighten it out. Then drove two metal posts in the ground and attached the wire to the posts. That should be strong enough to hold up those plants once they get some size on them . Now I need to figure out 3 more ????? I have another piece of wire but it is stapled to two bad posts and I cannot find my old fencing pliers to get them out ???? Always a work in progress.

I got rid of my bad wasp nest that I found in my flower bed -so maybe later I can finish up in there. I also got my yellow zucchini plants planted but the wind was so bad it has kind of bruised them , so I a worried about them. I transplanted some Danish poppies and have high hopes for them. I have never had them before but I have seen pictures and they are so beautiful. Maybe I will get to enjoy them this year.

After working outdoors for 6 hours I headed in to a much needed shower. Since it was so cold I got chilled and started to really hurt-so - I loaded up the granddaughter and the great-granddaughter and took them up to the school to let the little one burn off some of that energy.

The sunshine felt really good and I got to enjoy a beautiful view.

Tues. Flies By

I actually got up early this morning when I heard my daughter leave-as she had stayed the night in a tent and the granddaughter and the great-granddaughter were still asleep.

I knew there were garden things I hoped to accomplish . I put all the little chickens out and cleaned out their runs and used their shavings to finish mulching the tomato patch.

Then I moved on to my little Blue Potato patch. I had got a bale of straw yesterday in town and used the whole bale .

I had laid out the wet newspapers on my Casaba Melon plants I had started from seed. I went back up the hill to get the shavings and the wind stole them from me. I had to track them all down and then put the shavings on top of them -from the chicken runs.. Maybe tomorrow I can add the last bit.Last year I had tried these , but I had planted them in a terrible spot so they had died. This year I am hoping for better results.?????????????

I got the peas all squared away.

The pole beans are just starting to climb up the stock panel. I did have a run in with a wasp nest today while I was attempting to work in the flower bed. He has built a nest in a Glove that I had left hanging up on a pole and when I accidentally jiggled it he flew out and hit me in the head a few times. Enough for me to figure out what was going on and RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
I need him to leave town so I can work in the flower bed. I am making progress.

I fixed another one of those sweet potato and white potato mixed -potato salads and it was good. I also fixed deviled eggs and more of the lambsquarter greens for supper. I was famished -so it was really good to me. lol

Right now it is bedtime and one of my little dogs is outdoors attempting to run off a deer in the yard. I wish he could have some success . ~smile~ I might have to go help. lol

Monday Already Gone

Take a little "French- Fry" and the days go by even faster - if possible.

I made it to town this afternoon to pick up some things for the garden and Lowes did not even have any metla fence posts or sweet potato slips? That one store just does not keep the supplies that you need but it is closer to me and with my undependable eyes I try to keep the trips as close as possible.

The other Lowes is further away but they have a better supply of things.

Start Of A New Week

I guess you wonder what in the world is that???????? Me too - that is what happens when your kids "fix" a hole in the tiller gas tank??? And - it worked for them for 3 days -but when Mom was allowed to use it - No it does not work???  The gas has started to degrade the plastic bag they melted over the hole .

So, I have spent time on the computer today attempting to track down a new gas tank. I have a few leads but have to try to connect with them tomorrow.

This would be so much nicer - that madic is just wearing my shoulders and back totally out - attempting to hand dig my garden.

I did take time to "stop and smell" the flowers . lol  No, this Tickseed really does not have a fragrance but I sure do love it anyway.  It was very dark and rainy today . Sure do wish I could have had my beans planted.

The mosquitoes are driving me nuts already this year. They love to sneak in the house and I have been using Witch Hazel on the bites.I never knew before this year you could use it for that. Learn something new all the time.

End of the Week - Sure Did Fly By

I am sure that I understand why it is that YOUNG people have babies - they are soooo full of life.

Mother and Daughter  - another generation. ~smile~

We are finally getting some rain here tonight -

Silver Wings

I went today with my Son, Daughter-in-law, two grandsons and my granddaughter and her best friend to the airport .  Dainelle and her best friend who is also her cousin in the car on the way . She Hates pictures so she was trying to ignore me.

First Cory took us out for lunch at the Firehouse  so Dainelle could leave with a full tummy. But after all the hours we waited I bet her tummy is rumbling long before she gets to her destination.

Her folks really did not want to see her go. He Mom cried almost the whole time.

She did not even show any sign of being nervous with this upcoming new chapter in her life.

I was surprised at how professionally she handled her chccking in and asking all the right questions. This is a kid who has never been away from home.

Then up the escalator the whole crew tromped.

The whole crew managed to survive the 3 hour wait.

Mom and Daughter almost look like sisters and they have always hung out together.

They call for her flight and she is ready.

Yep, Mom is still crying. It was at this stage that they almost canceled her flight due to weather???

Disappearing into the Belly of the Beast

Reversing the plane.

And my baby granddaughter is off on a completely new chapter of her life.

Leaving the airport minus one ???? Bye Dainelle!