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Sep13

Wore Slap Out

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Wore Slap Out
Wore Slap Out

I couldn’t get out of bed today. I didn’t eat much of anything till almost 6:00 pm. I didn’t feel sick, just extremely tired, but not eating anything is weird for me.

I had a big weekend. Friday, I went to this thing.

Why I didn’t take any pictures, I don’t know. There were lots of interesting exhibits and people in period dress. I guess I was too busy talking to them! I even talked to General Washington, himself!

I did buy Kent a couple of gifts and gathered lots of information. I scored several local travel publications to garner photos for collage.

Saturday, I met my friend, Connie for some good grub at the Cinder Bistro. Afterward, we attended the local quilt show. I did snap a few photos there, but once again, spent most of my time talking to people.

The theme was red, white and blue quilts, and this was my favorite:

It’s by Libby Whittington. I know her!

Here are just a few others.

This last one took, “Best Hand Quilted,“ and was my favorite of the entire show! Maybe I’ll crop out and enlarge sections to show the amazing threadwork. I bought a couple of little things.

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Sep12

New Dots!

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New Dots!
New Dots!

I started a new diamond dot project, today, or I should say, yesterday, because it’s 12:30am.

I chose a Christmas themed painting, so maybe I can finish it by Christmas (2029!)

This is what I call a “long haul” painting because every inch is covered with dots. My friend, Laura likes these types best. I prefer the printed designs that you embellish with rhinestone dots, especially some that are unique shapes and finishes. I’m starting at the bottom of this print. I’ll probably, then, move to the top, and save the camels and wise men for last.

Sep4

My Birthday Month is Up!

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My Birthday Month is Up!
My Birthday Month is Up!

I can’t believe it’s been a month since my birthday. I took Peter James to buy fishing gear for him for my birthday. We also ate barbeque at Midwood Smokehouse, his favorite, and one of mine. We’ve often celebrated my birthday with barbeque, but we didn’t get ribs this time. When Peter was little, he called ribs, “meaty bones, and we called him PJ.

We went to Bass Pro Shop, and I had never been. What a surprise! It was like a trip to a natural history museum! There were stuffed animals everywhere!

Not just these! I took loads of pictures, and unfortunately, the animals stood very still.

There was a tank with some live fish, and

a young fisherman, named Peter, got a new rod.

They also had candy, lots of it, and I got lemon drops. Peter had never had them, but found them to be “addictive!”

After dropping him off at home and slipping his sister some money for an upcoming trip, I took myself to Barnes and Noble.I got a couple of things for myself, and a book for Kent.

Guess which one?

Strangely, I like buying other people things for my birthday. These amazing chrysoprase beads are for Adrianne.

Adrianne and the grandkids gave me generous gift cards to Michael’s and Olive Garden. I’ve bought clearance paint and storage with the former! I’m saving the latter for mezzaluna and shrimp!

I took myself home and ate the piece of coconut cake the grandkid’s dad brought me.

It was a good day, so I decided, since it was the big 70, to expand it to a month. It’s been such a good one, I’ve decided to make it a Birthday Year, the year I turned 70. More about that, later.

Aug26

Ready for Action!

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Ready for Action!
Ready for Action!

My mosquito trap is ready for action! I fixed the broken blade with Art Glitter Glue and painter’s tape. It felt wobbly, still, so I reinforced it with duct tape. We had red. I like red.

I cut and added screening with zip ties and a little more tape.

The screening is on the back, intake side of the fan. The idea is to suck the mosquitos to the back of the fan and trap them there.

I replaced the front grid of the fan and turned it on. It’s ready for testing tomorrow.