tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62098361008559664042024-03-18T13:06:54.903-07:00AuntyNatterLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.comBlogger853125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-79105093789851209922024-03-18T13:05:00.000-07:002024-03-18T13:05:56.109-07:00Not as expected<p> Today is not quite going according to plan. It started out right but I have gotten derailed. Let me catch you up, the morning started out on plan. I woke, made my to do list, had home care come and go and then I got started on the list. Job one I took down the decorations that I had put up for Friday.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_u2O94nvbgeSmI5x5eUJR8fqWkdOGU-Wvi-fiEHouMZT8Y-zLngbxEzW9Rmshb_IC0IcumoR9rWDJ3ancx4W4_qkEjfv6IiqghoV5aR9enDBA3hCFygkAtpLVnKjyoEK5P3IKMaVsgPRoHxs2UYTVpmHgDM5JZItyIr38Jeu5AsbJ-EbqcSK1RbPNyVr4/s3024/IMG_2176.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2244" data-original-width="3024" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_u2O94nvbgeSmI5x5eUJR8fqWkdOGU-Wvi-fiEHouMZT8Y-zLngbxEzW9Rmshb_IC0IcumoR9rWDJ3ancx4W4_qkEjfv6IiqghoV5aR9enDBA3hCFygkAtpLVnKjyoEK5P3IKMaVsgPRoHxs2UYTVpmHgDM5JZItyIr38Jeu5AsbJ-EbqcSK1RbPNyVr4/s320/IMG_2176.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I had the No Cooks to my house for a little St.Patrick’s Day supper. We ordered in Chinese food and played trivia, just basically had a fun filled evening. Lots of laughs and good natured ribbing. I think I should invite them over more often. It does me a world of good to have them around. Plus they bring cookies!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGkP5Qwq3QiAaXVUaYnrc4iGWIOSnIXWzYLYK3IlFGavqZD_mJxikADuU6h7kBznMki6BH5rvOLHwVbklV4cYzwEN1jnOh9zYkIr5ASWLpOVqdGSUaL52Iy3daGoTm-i8__oSA8H7QGkoBMTewrDRdLHTr35KkyCW3gmnxpSWbnZeKFflbsCMcpaVbgde/s3024/IMG_2180.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2222" data-original-width="3024" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGkP5Qwq3QiAaXVUaYnrc4iGWIOSnIXWzYLYK3IlFGavqZD_mJxikADuU6h7kBznMki6BH5rvOLHwVbklV4cYzwEN1jnOh9zYkIr5ASWLpOVqdGSUaL52Iy3daGoTm-i8__oSA8H7QGkoBMTewrDRdLHTr35KkyCW3gmnxpSWbnZeKFflbsCMcpaVbgde/s320/IMG_2180.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Here is where the train jumped the track. I picked up a book that I had ordered awhile ago but it flitted through my mind, I maybe had bought it before. So I thought I’ll just read a few pages to see if it is the same book. Well 74 pages later I was finally able to get my nose out of it. It’s a very good read so far and no it’s not the same one I thought it was. Derailed! Woman overboard! Doomed!! Well maybe not quite doomed. I have high hopes to at least get a few things off the list before I go to sleep tonight.</p><p>I did not plan to blog today but here I am. I also did not plan to sort some paperwork today but I did that as well. I think that counts as much as the list of jobs I made for myself this morning.</p><p>I finished the little pink blanket I was knitting. I knit it on my fancy interchangeable knitting needles. I bought these some time ago and tried to knit with them but I could not for the life of me make them stop unscrewing and snagging my yarn. I put/pitched them into a corner and chalked the whole thing up to wasted money. Not the first time I have done that. Well I was watching one of my favourite crafty pod cast “the Crafty Toads” and they were showing how to use the key to tighten the needle tip onto the cord. The heaven’s opened and the angels sang. I found my needles, knit the entire blanket without the things getting unscrewed once! I love them, (the toads) the needles and my finished blanket. I have not blocked it yet, as soon as I do I will take a picture to share.m</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCu064JD5QUHawBtAMPm1tVfHwdqdlL0buNcC9kQQqEKRUBNmf3ZAf5q_7DgktqIKTvfnOFBK5ET_AU_47hesFvAHVAUqKyYsFyngCYEGQFrmkd5QBnit3tg5wOQ3IRUBTiqk2x9_FxJralFe6UW3GpfCkpilQqh9u4gNypiNfEarii2nBLSjbDNdLuCU8/s3264/IMG_0027.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCu064JD5QUHawBtAMPm1tVfHwdqdlL0buNcC9kQQqEKRUBNmf3ZAf5q_7DgktqIKTvfnOFBK5ET_AU_47hesFvAHVAUqKyYsFyngCYEGQFrmkd5QBnit3tg5wOQ3IRUBTiqk2x9_FxJralFe6UW3GpfCkpilQqh9u4gNypiNfEarii2nBLSjbDNdLuCU8/s320/IMG_0027.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I have a list of projects in my head and things in the house already in the queue to be attended to. Days when I am in a funk are not so frequent as they were. I still have blue times but I am hoping with time and with understanding they will lessen and not take over my whole being as they did, there is always hope. You just have to keep moving forewarn as best to can and celebrate the big and the small.</p><p>Toodles, Linda </p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-82884611960902495252024-03-08T10:51:00.000-08:002024-03-08T11:01:33.732-08:00It’s Friday <p> Friday does not have the same appeal as it did when I worked but I still can appreciate the anticipation of the coming weekend. I have currently been deep into my Friday morning routine. This I’d how it goes in my house of a Friday.</p><p>I usually laze about until just before home care arrives to do their thing. I get my self organized to face the day just in time for them to arrive. When I see them pull up I submit the order for my guilty weekly pleasure, my McDonald’s breakfast. It will arrive shortly after the ladies have moved on. While I am munching on breakfast the other deliver shows up. My meals for seniors which contains three meals, salads, buns and a couple of dessert things. You know like cookies, pastries and a square of some sort. I will then indulge in a dessert with my coffee and throughly enjoy it. Once I am stuffed like a tick I will get out my knitting, tune into one of my favourite crafty pod casts “the Crafty Toads “ and I will knit while I listen to their live broadcast. That’s the routine.</p><p>Right now I am studiously ignoring the disaster zone that is my kitchen and blogging instead. I will get to it as it very much needs a seeing to. Right now I am content to be in the living room, looking out at the sunshine glinting off the snow. Mother Nature had a nasty mood swing this past week and decided to give us a winters worth of snow all at once. Girl needs to calm down.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5u54NmqG4-k-mnuT1oWKR1rWWvlgPF_6X9SY_kqgIUSchGDLOy92xqj8aTz3qNZlUddQtWk4j-vzWGAbUSd0Lu8bgPBxbJbzjW-2FZ6HygWK1tlWy6VM4ZcbecEvBQLT6iMAc_5w5xtXslTporF8PLc1nWqrMDe7a-Fq43x7N9oT5AoXgf8NpjoBAVnr3/s2955/IMG_2151.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2955" data-original-width="2180" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5u54NmqG4-k-mnuT1oWKR1rWWvlgPF_6X9SY_kqgIUSchGDLOy92xqj8aTz3qNZlUddQtWk4j-vzWGAbUSd0Lu8bgPBxbJbzjW-2FZ6HygWK1tlWy6VM4ZcbecEvBQLT6iMAc_5w5xtXslTporF8PLc1nWqrMDe7a-Fq43x7N9oT5AoXgf8NpjoBAVnr3/s320/IMG_2151.jpeg" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My little knitted blanket is coming along nicely. It’s a lot of stitches because the yarn is so fine but I’m loving working on it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkt7u45fLhmaf2wovwPJV2YjwMEQ9eFrOuzKxP1mZGBashpQ9RvC_CSkbqesQ1wbBwz15Y6BTC79KfoxoB91cJUUgL9fbtORmYg3iLHrwN7iKQs3S74n9u-qeVfdtxIafiK_ZQGnKta77_gDRMeWP9EMdGOEv99c9ZLuNlGKhT0LWnNY3Mv7MsnYjTmeXy/s4032/IMG_2159.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkt7u45fLhmaf2wovwPJV2YjwMEQ9eFrOuzKxP1mZGBashpQ9RvC_CSkbqesQ1wbBwz15Y6BTC79KfoxoB91cJUUgL9fbtORmYg3iLHrwN7iKQs3S74n9u-qeVfdtxIafiK_ZQGnKta77_gDRMeWP9EMdGOEv99c9ZLuNlGKhT0LWnNY3Mv7MsnYjTmeXy/s320/IMG_2159.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have also finished the little pink fuzzy blanket I was making. I think I will add it to my donate pile, the woman’s shelter can always use blankets.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5Jw14B9oCTLWwVYcuoq-I96DO1E3SrT7UC9Iq7au8QktvLFQC4FD3oOk5c-3P8ArUPOyW6usGuh6U0T0QhhZNqUzGvVsv8zKV5g_Mk2LuHiMduxmTeUpPIYTzJnJjjTlfHgmZ6Dg4cmIdkZ3gAB3kOo_VoIPr5BDPIDbAVy4fBNH5sCrFaqKIqgxTbeq/s4032/IMG_2141.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5Jw14B9oCTLWwVYcuoq-I96DO1E3SrT7UC9Iq7au8QktvLFQC4FD3oOk5c-3P8ArUPOyW6usGuh6U0T0QhhZNqUzGvVsv8zKV5g_Mk2LuHiMduxmTeUpPIYTzJnJjjTlfHgmZ6Dg4cmIdkZ3gAB3kOo_VoIPr5BDPIDbAVy4fBNH5sCrFaqKIqgxTbeq/s320/IMG_2141.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div>I went mad this last little while and bought myself a big shot. It’s. a die cutter for scrapbooking. Rather expensive but I got it anyway. I saved for it and I have wanted one for quite some time. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGIezKBp50pHSFZxALtS0czyJlZ1atjWCAuHnFa4P6CNUH6s5nPfp1UYamJ-jfE_0sPVVr2NEhxv9-Cvppb5q40Il3maXp4cDrFokLUroIQ8IGDOgjnMyX4luPsE3ndtWY6H4G67_P5F86KpzbHKbPJAEWnTKkh8cPVi1kYyd4hgIywO_LqFFPn8luTD8/s4032/IMG_2140.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGIezKBp50pHSFZxALtS0czyJlZ1atjWCAuHnFa4P6CNUH6s5nPfp1UYamJ-jfE_0sPVVr2NEhxv9-Cvppb5q40Il3maXp4cDrFokLUroIQ8IGDOgjnMyX4luPsE3ndtWY6H4G67_P5F86KpzbHKbPJAEWnTKkh8cPVi1kYyd4hgIywO_LqFFPn8luTD8/s320/IMG_2140.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>I feel a solitary scrapbooking event in my future. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also bought myself a house hippo. Does any one remember the house hippo commercial that used to be on tv. YouTube has it if you don’t. I just thought this little guy was too cute and was really cheap. So now she lives with me. Meet Heloise.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_sRL-KCwawxdMrFidtx75dwN8Z4SlquHZYb5j2t3cIFb8zL8N5nDHSJZhtAuyx8iYvgD_xQ4g9jM0m2khE2HJy3JW4kaf6E_QPj3EPpbnHqKPp_lhDI1gzE4CpKC07T0Ioxk1LGVV5a36-Mvol6dIEaZoQmbAEWur_GcllVDWvknr_6R-qYBRq_VWcNz/s1704/IMG_2158.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1568" data-original-width="1704" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_sRL-KCwawxdMrFidtx75dwN8Z4SlquHZYb5j2t3cIFb8zL8N5nDHSJZhtAuyx8iYvgD_xQ4g9jM0m2khE2HJy3JW4kaf6E_QPj3EPpbnHqKPp_lhDI1gzE4CpKC07T0Ioxk1LGVV5a36-Mvol6dIEaZoQmbAEWur_GcllVDWvknr_6R-qYBRq_VWcNz/s320/IMG_2158.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Well I guess I should put an end to this blog and think of other things on my list that need my attention. So many things, so little ambition.</div><div><br /></div><div>Toodles Linda</div><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-15064998852829031212024-02-23T12:54:00.000-08:002024-02-23T12:54:11.443-08:00This and that<p> It’s been a busy day so far, well at least busy for me. Home care has been and gone (this maybe be TMI) so I have a new catheter and bag, new wound dressing and am dainty fresh and clean. I have had two deliveries and a text chat with the Banker. In spite of the never ending laundry and the mess that is my kitchen I have been knitting, reading and watching tv until now when it dawned on me I have not blogged for a minute or several.</p><p>I’m having a bit of cabin fever these days, been inside for far too long. However I am in no rush to go out because getting about is difficult for me and as the past has proven I usually end up on my butt and the nice 911 guys have to be called to get me up. Not a situation I am thrilled with so I’ll avoid it in the future as much as I possibly can.</p><p>No word on my surgery date yet, probably not until mid march. I really will do a happy dance once I get a date. I am thinking of starting a list of all the things I want to do once Eunice has been evicted (Eunice is the name of the curse that my surgery will evict). Oh so many things that I am looking forward to. Getting out and about, driving myself somewhere, sleeping in my bed are just to name a few.</p><p>Nothing else to share. House bound does not make for a chatty blog. Hope all is well with the three people that read this. I’m good, I really am, I just like to grump.</p><p>Toodles Linda </p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-70153651603602739932024-02-02T09:36:00.000-08:002024-02-02T09:36:38.992-08:00slacking again.<p> </p><p>Every time I think I am going to get back to blogging on a regular basis I fall off the wagon and once again turn into my own worst enemy. Not to mention that when I finally get around to actually sitting down at my keyboard any notion of what I was going to blog about flies right out of my head. I swear these past few years I have not felt like myself. I miss feeling like myself. I have to get back there I just am not sure how I am going to do it</p><p>Oh dear, pity party, table for one please! Well I’m not going down that rabbit hole. Let’s see if I can find something else to talk about. Let’s seee, I have done all the testing that was required for my surgery approval, but they moved to goal posts again. Now it’s got to be approved by health services for the province and that answer is at least six weeks away. Crap crap crappity crap. I’m not feeling sorry for myself I am just frustrated that I was not told all this from the beginning. </p><p>I am working on getting the house back in to shape, things got a bit neglected over the holiday season but I’m aware and making the effort to get it back under control. Housework never ends.</p><p>I have finished my little baby blanket that I was knitting ,just have to put the edging on it. That’s the last of the three handicrafts I was working on, so now I can start something new. I have two things in mind but I’m not going to share until I actually have something to show. It’s a secret.</p><p>My scrapbooking pals are going to do three days of scrapping next weekend. I,m still not able to go but I think I am going to scrapbook along with them here at home. I am very behind and I want to get caught up. I am mulling over the idea of buying myself a new scrapbooking toy. I have saved up the money for it I just have to convince myself I really need it. Yes I know people don’t think I do that but I do once in awhile.</p><p>That’s all I got for now! </p><p>Toodles, Linda</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-78385889778780664772024-01-17T14:49:00.000-08:002024-01-17T14:49:32.841-08:00New year and new hopes<p> I still have my Christmas decorations up but they are going to come down before the week is over. The fact is I like looking at them and I am in no rush to say good bye to them for another year. I wish I had put the whole deal up this year but when I go to put it away I bet I will be glad I didn’t.</p><p>I finished my hexagon stocking, I almost totally pleased with it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HPDswdQCjGyQot8wvzoowpu4TNxvQH3s1nUhuZlfNvybzM9l_DVORGbpvnLCWngmU-4mRT1W0QVbleeLVZCRFCdB0rUEiKyuVcLozOv9pIRaRY0328KhyLmvniuA2LThUV7HpDVeoT26NqBdHeHd_p8_sR2l-zPHE5N9P9YdfNEiYnBHHrQbOq7EdLa5/s3564/IMG_1998.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3564" data-original-width="2203" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HPDswdQCjGyQot8wvzoowpu4TNxvQH3s1nUhuZlfNvybzM9l_DVORGbpvnLCWngmU-4mRT1W0QVbleeLVZCRFCdB0rUEiKyuVcLozOv9pIRaRY0328KhyLmvniuA2LThUV7HpDVeoT26NqBdHeHd_p8_sR2l-zPHE5N9P9YdfNEiYnBHHrQbOq7EdLa5/s320/IMG_1998.jpeg" width="198" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I do not care for the background being so dark. I would like it to be more of an oatmeal colour, whiter is what I am trying to say. I think I will add this one to next years donation basket and make myself another one it the colours I want. I bought the yarn online so you never know for sure what you are going to get.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcyT7Ndb4TiuHDRXXfLVtKwoPUK7wjhu8j_prOPu7z0_kkQvtqlF7tIadH6CUxEWFofL4GxzezmawIGdoMZf3na8sqRfObhrmV46pjz9QEmtuCEkXiZb9F4L9TEDecnjJALUqg_ncj4K1bJPIpDQ61-2lUOoc65OuqiP9xZ3ejWvHPSrZ0_4U4jhMI4nz/s4032/IMG_2004.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcyT7Ndb4TiuHDRXXfLVtKwoPUK7wjhu8j_prOPu7z0_kkQvtqlF7tIadH6CUxEWFofL4GxzezmawIGdoMZf3na8sqRfObhrmV46pjz9QEmtuCEkXiZb9F4L9TEDecnjJALUqg_ncj4K1bJPIpDQ61-2lUOoc65OuqiP9xZ3ejWvHPSrZ0_4U4jhMI4nz/s320/IMG_2004.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am also knitting teeny tiny toques to make a garland out of. I think they are so cute. These just need,,j pompoms on them. I need 10 for the garland and currently have five made. I also want to knit myself a big squishy sweater and maybe make a lap quilt. I love that I am getting more and more interested in creating.</div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOP2-gr1Yx21Dvr6AWyOF-5nU2KWwIoRbPvIue9VJnWblCi1F6mhtoBAX58JKKwl-qiZOd2-5IoWEjoPhy4Un2xBqE_VEYvqcpLjQZIA2l3HPXMGL9GeNCIvwUsbL7UsDbV_-KcKNtyAhpbMug8d-l2FssuxEIFysKMm7OEIOAgIurnNzadgaktH7H5Yl/s3264/IMG_0025.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOP2-gr1Yx21Dvr6AWyOF-5nU2KWwIoRbPvIue9VJnWblCi1F6mhtoBAX58JKKwl-qiZOd2-5IoWEjoPhy4Un2xBqE_VEYvqcpLjQZIA2l3HPXMGL9GeNCIvwUsbL7UsDbV_-KcKNtyAhpbMug8d-l2FssuxEIFysKMm7OEIOAgIurnNzadgaktH7H5Yl/s320/IMG_0025.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also finished a book today. I have not done that for awhile. So my interest in crafts and reading is coming back to me. That makes me happy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Toodles, Linda </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-49022571623297528802023-12-17T10:24:00.000-08:002023-12-17T10:24:02.397-08:00Lazy Sunday<p> Blue has broken through the silver grey of a perfect winter sky this morning. Sunshine is bouncing off the snow and what first threatened to be a dreary day has turned bright and pleasant. Helps the mood immensely .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkAgpeaJof_K_6_tLbG4Jy4pKFOQZcr0-N06QXmTD-anGTco8zc6agMe9Dgf3JGRz9DNuskj6DpZGL3FiURca9p5pWD_wv278jeE95dnhRhGoOvzDOcQgMkiZ0P3PTeLtKuNuhDQ-tF6ujS-dkQotNzxar9oRCvQnu6STOJnqO8Qd9Bu1tHswmpfPbFAL/s3264/IMG_0022.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkAgpeaJof_K_6_tLbG4Jy4pKFOQZcr0-N06QXmTD-anGTco8zc6agMe9Dgf3JGRz9DNuskj6DpZGL3FiURca9p5pWD_wv278jeE95dnhRhGoOvzDOcQgMkiZ0P3PTeLtKuNuhDQ-tF6ujS-dkQotNzxar9oRCvQnu6STOJnqO8Qd9Bu1tHswmpfPbFAL/s320/IMG_0022.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I am busy working on a little baby blanket, not for anyone in particular, I was given the yarn and decided to create a blanket. I can donate it when it’s done. I like to do that. I use up unwanted yarn, the shelter benefits and it keeps me busy. It’s a real joy to be interested in doing crafts again. I t was a long time that I was not interested at all. Getting to be a more normal me. I still have blue days but I didn’t get into this overnight so it will take time to get a handle on it .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYlfMYu80zPve2Lmp527biXdTTPCf9EdvMmAdoFsJLtf2VmKxUlFGrH-75ZEaZviAnmCWlEJSspmwPqJPPkAkpm5PDyXy9GhPBcdXDqUk5jMRF_7vZv1n0F8ghqMjoewsKnNOR5WabkdAghhyphenhyphenAm_aanqO1JMhStegei9LwrsaJxzDyfIkFZz9mN_DwO_7/s3264/IMG_0023.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYlfMYu80zPve2Lmp527biXdTTPCf9EdvMmAdoFsJLtf2VmKxUlFGrH-75ZEaZviAnmCWlEJSspmwPqJPPkAkpm5PDyXy9GhPBcdXDqUk5jMRF_7vZv1n0F8ghqMjoewsKnNOR5WabkdAghhyphenhyphenAm_aanqO1JMhStegei9LwrsaJxzDyfIkFZz9mN_DwO_7/s320/IMG_0023.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I had a moment the other day and bought myself a teddy bear. I have always loved teddy’s and I could not explain why I did it but I did and as a result meet “Ted”. He is deliciously squishy and makes me smile. Am I slipping into my second childhood? Am I just an old lady who is having a flight of fancy? Only time will tell.</p><p>Well I need to get back to my knitting. I also have plans to clean out the fridge at some point in the day . I also wish to finish watching the Crown. Busy busy day.</p><p>Toddles Linda</p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-49413280338874753782023-12-14T14:02:00.000-08:002023-12-14T14:02:15.362-08:00This and that<p> Random tehoughts about the last month. I need to start making a list of blogging ideas. I t helps me to focus and remember.</p><p>On December 1st the.No Cooks came here for supper and coffee. It was so much fun to see them and spend the evening together just like we used to. I miss those Friday night get togethers. I did manage to get a few decorations out and had the house looking festive for the occasion.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHv0mtKvtYfJtDc_awgJQCR08l_IcqwIdcegQJusp_44E3KWkUeBrJMugBI6WFhoh29AyCdtpZD5gT7W2JDXSyc0BGHOs0ONLS_ilEpGkj1t5_Ysx6QbSrW5owcZAGx2IrrEHWtjD5H9QBTyuAoClMilWsChdlvbq5irV-TMFbYHh3wscM2c-uy70yYDOs/s3264/image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHv0mtKvtYfJtDc_awgJQCR08l_IcqwIdcegQJusp_44E3KWkUeBrJMugBI6WFhoh29AyCdtpZD5gT7W2JDXSyc0BGHOs0ONLS_ilEpGkj1t5_Ysx6QbSrW5owcZAGx2IrrEHWtjD5H9QBTyuAoClMilWsChdlvbq5irV-TMFbYHh3wscM2c-uy70yYDOs/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>There is a lot less decorations this year. Only two trees and a couple of others things. No where near the total house overhaul that I usually do. However I don’t put it all out every year but I think this is the least I have ever done. Still I was glad to have it out when they were here.</p><p>The Banker and I did our yearly Safe and Warm raffle basket. The theme was the little red truck. We raised $505.00 for the shelter. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcsMvrC3H9SQTBHWTWcFVtN_AtCswPNEekCQIRKPNDjzrw12VoqDOBqKvXU5rIm8jOTeEAyWSUIdOdTfSOhlABzhbd4iVvXQgpdPjtmin4f28gMxgljU1ep3Sgl6LJTTtOH1rjxmwAFB33HbYiedkvIbJBuuQGyq5luuUQWSiKzDgVLcxqkPjry2aM_jO/s4032/IMG_4880.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcsMvrC3H9SQTBHWTWcFVtN_AtCswPNEekCQIRKPNDjzrw12VoqDOBqKvXU5rIm8jOTeEAyWSUIdOdTfSOhlABzhbd4iVvXQgpdPjtmin4f28gMxgljU1ep3Sgl6LJTTtOH1rjxmwAFB33HbYiedkvIbJBuuQGyq5luuUQWSiKzDgVLcxqkPjry2aM_jO/s320/IMG_4880.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We also donated two hampers. This picture is one hamper.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgu3HGzhn2XhWzbvCwOac8qsyKGS3dKJ8HZ7JQnNQEgG_Q2NJ16jOQ_8Fm9_1cSdUQdHdrPj95JJIS_lGz-XoG277UOpcIfhaIfZXPjiDgc1ouoYxndh48h5oRWoBGv1921D53Qybbj_eA8-b6mPPDrDlvZgY0qYqFO891RxIQNSEJG7cP5DAmTfLHQiKF/s4032/IMG_4965.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgu3HGzhn2XhWzbvCwOac8qsyKGS3dKJ8HZ7JQnNQEgG_Q2NJ16jOQ_8Fm9_1cSdUQdHdrPj95JJIS_lGz-XoG277UOpcIfhaIfZXPjiDgc1ouoYxndh48h5oRWoBGv1921D53Qybbj_eA8-b6mPPDrDlvZgY0qYqFO891RxIQNSEJG7cP5DAmTfLHQiKF/s320/IMG_4965.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We also sent 48 pairs of men’s socks and 36 pairs of women’s socks. I think we did very well this year. We had sort of decided this year may be our last of doing this but now we think we may give it one more try.</p><p>I found some tiny toque ornaments I want to try knitting and some granny square stockings I want to make. I have ordered up the yarn for the stockings and now I have to find some for the toques. My scrap Afghan depleted my stash of spare yard. It feels so good to be interested in doing things again. I’m not back to normal yet but I’m getting there! </p><p>Toodles, Linda</p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-13204542188375491872023-11-06T17:06:00.001-08:002023-11-06T17:06:24.441-08:00Random Thoughts<p>Do you ever wonder how great you are at handling pain? Since we cannot feel what others feel do you ever wonder how much of a wimp you are when it comes to pain or do you have a high pain tolerance. Sometimes I wish we could figure out w way to know this. I would like to feel I’m not a wimp but I suspect I may very well be.</p><p>As we all know there is a big push to lesson single use plastics to save the environment. Last time I got groceries I got deli meat, already packaged in plastic, hot dogs, double wrapped in plastic and bananas which have a hardy outer skin that does not need too much protection. All of these items were placed in separate plastic bags and then placed into the paper bag that will save to planet. This makes me shake my head.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsaQzWyjJaobjss8cBemiJYMGgAcv8a-mSNwYT40Fm5YCCTvlje_J-FncKP7Lyfj24gyhajZZCcBMx9hmEy89nYB2q1XUzs1Z6IgnVyCPPRH8VYSBAH7cO3y17bYWZuGgVXo-jBxXa0aLK0VECCxdiihm4fAMs6AM6ZDkUxC_4MqghWP5gl6zltLfNJfg/s4032/IMG_1783.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsaQzWyjJaobjss8cBemiJYMGgAcv8a-mSNwYT40Fm5YCCTvlje_J-FncKP7Lyfj24gyhajZZCcBMx9hmEy89nYB2q1XUzs1Z6IgnVyCPPRH8VYSBAH7cO3y17bYWZuGgVXo-jBxXa0aLK0VECCxdiihm4fAMs6AM6ZDkUxC_4MqghWP5gl6zltLfNJfg/s320/IMG_1783.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Due to some health concerns I have Homecare visit me each day. I am grateful that I live in a country where this privilege is afforded to me and I do not have to hike to the hospital each day for dressing changes. Another thing I am pleased is that when the nurse or the aid gets here and if they are early they will come in and chat for a bit. They could wait outside but they come in. That pleases me.</p><p>Currently I am working on going through all the boxes and baskets or bags that I have stuffed full of things and are starting to pile up all over the house. It’s threatening to get out of hand and I need to beat it into submission before that happens. I have done around my chair and am currently working on the dining room table. It feels good to see the progress.</p><p>The banker and I did several medical related appointments last week and when we were done we got pumpkin spice lattes and took a drive around town. It was wonderful. I have not been out and about for awhile and it felt so good to be out and see what’s happening around the city. I. Had a lovely time and got aMy favourite flavour of latte to boot.</p><p>Well, I think I am going to knit for a bit before I go to sleep.</p><p>Toodles, Linda</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-72148186332656379452023-10-10T13:05:00.000-07:002023-10-10T13:05:26.907-07:00Catching up on jobs today<p> I have ignored some things that need doing around here for some time now. As I am feeling more like my old self these days I have started to show some interest in getting on top of things. It’s been awhile since that has happened so I am taking advantage while I am in the mood.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkmizA6Qo1rIqG5H2gJDFwaewdDMZDUPvuQ-V105AVMRX3DkOjpgMo84-qIFdPHxMfJZCtVSdWUbTfwthtWNZIIa8ScMCXTnV8tPtkzDuz5Wjx3ZUBq_RtniPO6dOHYUBubq6oZC2vT57Y_nWJb3NrO2e5WRcfEWMNv0mvuPT5wptd_8KhaNYCHQzj_Kz/s3264/IMG_0018.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkmizA6Qo1rIqG5H2gJDFwaewdDMZDUPvuQ-V105AVMRX3DkOjpgMo84-qIFdPHxMfJZCtVSdWUbTfwthtWNZIIa8ScMCXTnV8tPtkzDuz5Wjx3ZUBq_RtniPO6dOHYUBubq6oZC2vT57Y_nWJb3NrO2e5WRcfEWMNv0mvuPT5wptd_8KhaNYCHQzj_Kz/w320-h240/IMG_0018.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>At the moment I am doing laundry because I do not want that to get out of hand again. So I am cutting it off at the pass and keeping on top of it. The other job I tackled today was sorting the warm weather clothes from the cold weather clothes and thinning the heard by donating some that I do not wear anymore. </p><p>I just have to put the summer things in their tote and this job is done. I have to admit it’s a little personal triumph to get these things looked after. I have been a sad lump for long enough, it feels good to be easing back into the land of the living. </p><p>For quite some time I felt like that old saying of one step forward and two steps back, like there was a road block behind every road block and I just could not win, no matter what I did. Things are looking up and I am feeling much much better.</p><p>Right now I am going to go and knit for a bit, then go do some work in the kitchen. One of theses days I will tackle my craft room. That will be a most daunting task.</p><p>Toodles Linda</p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-75895469982633159322023-10-06T16:12:00.002-07:002023-10-06T16:13:58.158-07:00Fall has arrived<p> I caved in in the wee hours this morning and turned the furnace on, 3:00am to be precise. I could not take it any more. The house is nice and cozy now and that’s the most important thing. I do love fall but I am not thrilled with what comes after. I like the nip in the air but I delay turning the furnace on because it costs so much to heat the house these days.</p><p>I missed blogging last week and I was so sure I would get one done on Tuesday but best laid plans and all that. It has been a busy week. The Banker and I ventured to the big city for me to attend a doctors appointment. I am hoping to get some surgery done and this appointment was to start of the process. I have not made up my mind if I am going to make the details public but my nearest and dearest know what I am talking about.</p><p>It was so nice to be out and about. I don’t get out much these days so our little trip was a real adventure. The fact the doctor had good news for me was icing on the cake for sure.</p><p>I finally got the mountain of laundry done, now I have to keep on top of the current stuff. I have some crafty things I need to get making and I am currently doing some knitting for myself. I have gotten some personal problems taken care of thanks to family and friends and right now my life is 90% better than it was. Many game changers have taken place and if I could I would dance the drunken monkey dance of joy down the street.</p><p>The banker and I put a new seat cushion on my recliner and it makes a world of difference. I need to make an extra cushion cover for it so when one needs to be washed I can cover the cushion. I don’t want to have to sit on foam without some sort of covering. We made a sort of large pillow case so it’s super easy to remove and wash.</p><p>A nap is calling my name,</p><p>Toodles, Linda</p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com04R25HP48+6R-49.4444676 143.7170355-75.838212362947232 108.56078550000001 -23.050722837052774 178.8732855tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-77048646140179640262023-09-22T12:32:00.004-07:002023-09-22T12:32:30.348-07:00Nearly Missed It<p> My goodness here it is Friday already and I have not done my blog post. I need to try and get back into the routine of posting on Tuesday like I used to. The good news is I did manage to remember the blog, not that I have any great big news to share, or even little news for that matter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-_RjBvGVqAvIYJAlRhMAS_dK8EmoAL915VHzM5X8yrd1Rm8C3p-B5UygZEKLh6oPqz76AppfCZz3DKYB0Gr9MsiWH0HgBPXqE5naQsd4dox21oDE30kHRQiyu9v6nHcz4RfpKnG2nxqIsVIi_SoBtFw2CZkrnzICFmxboh-9UFbWpQ2X9np2IGsWCwUO/s4032/IMG_1505.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-_RjBvGVqAvIYJAlRhMAS_dK8EmoAL915VHzM5X8yrd1Rm8C3p-B5UygZEKLh6oPqz76AppfCZz3DKYB0Gr9MsiWH0HgBPXqE5naQsd4dox21oDE30kHRQiyu9v6nHcz4RfpKnG2nxqIsVIi_SoBtFw2CZkrnzICFmxboh-9UFbWpQ2X9np2IGsWCwUO/s320/IMG_1505.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>The Banker brought me a pumpkin spice latte a while back and it was wonderful. I love pumpkin spice .</p><p>I’m having a popsicle for lunch, how fun is that? Strawberry and something else. It’s rather good. I will have something more resembling food later on. I grabbed the popsicle because I was in the laundry room , finally conquering mount laundry that has been dominating this house for far longer that it should have, and I felt I deserved a treat. I really am a bit of a child . I predict that the laundry will be vanquished today. In my head I will be doing the drunken monkey dance of joy.</p><p>The trees outside my window have slipped on their prettiest part dresses and a nip has slid into the air. This is my favourite time of year. My coffee (laced with pumpkin spice creamer) and I </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">sat on the veranda this morning enjoying the autumn newness until home care arrived to do their thing. Lovely ladies who just do the best job.</span></div><p></p><p>Well I need to go and change the battery in my smoke alarm or beat it to a pulp. It’s doing that low battery chirp that drives a person crazy. </p><p>Toodles, Linda</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-36454515860040280482023-09-13T13:05:00.007-07:002023-09-13T15:45:12.378-07:00Guess Who!!! Yes it’s me!!<p> I promised Busy that I would start to blog again and I did that some months ago, not good on the follow up but as I have recently promised to try my best at doing better with my life in general I decided I had better get on this promise. It’s a small thing and I actually enjoy blogging. I just wish I was more interesting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEueGzqHuZNzUePwBxhKXbye9Wmi3wazYBy1I50MFe2jDe4MLyVE7bE-dst9DGc0vC1SDqI9wCWs4TcRiDEz0cc2fYuwSM5MpbwYLiNACn26Yf-17V0MqdLabzfFa3k635v6lqUHmBVyJFjrltRSGMkT5ZYQsmXZ37yHeBtm7K7TSBxl1sSicE0oKE9Yt/s4032/IMG_1499.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEueGzqHuZNzUePwBxhKXbye9Wmi3wazYBy1I50MFe2jDe4MLyVE7bE-dst9DGc0vC1SDqI9wCWs4TcRiDEz0cc2fYuwSM5MpbwYLiNACn26Yf-17V0MqdLabzfFa3k635v6lqUHmBVyJFjrltRSGMkT5ZYQsmXZ37yHeBtm7K7TSBxl1sSicE0oKE9Yt/s320/IMG_1499.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I have dipped my toe into crafting again and have made a scrap Afghan. I’m trying to upload a picture but my iPad is being cranky about it. I till keep trying. My next foray into the craft realm is going to be a diamond dot painting. I have never done one and I think it’s going to be fun.</p><p>I finally had to replace my washing machine. I got the cutest little one off of Amazon. It is awesome. Yes it would be nice if it was bigger but it works wonderfully. I can throw a load in and walk away without it bouncing around the laundry room like a demented frog. It fits in the only space I have to have a washer in my house and it’s plumbed in so I don’t have to drag it to the sink when I want to do laundry. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iPHMTIZOa94vo3gFFdMGfEnNt6cyfrTfQNYq0mUFhN3wMcZOnUp46g5rUrQxu4Kbygq4wrxgt3_3sfAAZYFQXyJWymvOdDOBdK6hEowWs9Nakyn397-F93Xh3JdGMZ5P27KYps3b5GVeNy1uoEDdwuDcYjBLVLDYS-Qa_esMQaifoQsaa7GTU0_J6dEN/s4032/IMG_1410.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iPHMTIZOa94vo3gFFdMGfEnNt6cyfrTfQNYq0mUFhN3wMcZOnUp46g5rUrQxu4Kbygq4wrxgt3_3sfAAZYFQXyJWymvOdDOBdK6hEowWs9Nakyn397-F93Xh3JdGMZ5P27KYps3b5GVeNy1uoEDdwuDcYjBLVLDYS-Qa_esMQaifoQsaa7GTU0_J6dEN/s320/IMG_1410.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I went through a bad depression not long ago but things are on the upswing again. I just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and stop causing my friends and family concern and upset. That is something I never want to do.</p><p>Well the iPad is still being cranky about pictures so maybe next time.</p><p>Toodles Linda</p><p>I think I got the pictures to work! Go me!!</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-86621139693014575592023-06-09T12:11:00.000-07:002023-06-09T12:11:27.153-07:00Food and I<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvYzRe8ABBvGaG_fQXujRDOn-r4YXOCo4AQmmPjQLMVYelQ_geBklTG9MMOEdRKMz0GdebAI31w389pzJYdjXolbqN3bXoh32PumBbJKyxzxAG91TdVKusXpcmnhycy5UZhyuaLu130eJfzTXgMmiVMU7RqAEI6ewEKYz8gqn7RIXj8spil31X36xRQ/s4032/IMG_0691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvYzRe8ABBvGaG_fQXujRDOn-r4YXOCo4AQmmPjQLMVYelQ_geBklTG9MMOEdRKMz0GdebAI31w389pzJYdjXolbqN3bXoh32PumBbJKyxzxAG91TdVKusXpcmnhycy5UZhyuaLu130eJfzTXgMmiVMU7RqAEI6ewEKYz8gqn7RIXj8spil31X36xRQ/s320/IMG_0691.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I spend a lot of time thinking and I devote a lot of time to trying to figure out why things are going the way they are. Currently my relationship with food is the topic of choice.<p></p><p>Food and I have a long dysfunctional relationship. I do want to start out by saying I do not blame my Mom for any of this, I believe with all of my heart that anything that went on between us was done with the genuine intention of helping me. No ill will intended whatsoever no matter what the outcome was. </p><p>I look back a my childhood pictures and I now see a little girl with puppy fat. Maybe she would have outgrown it or maybe it would have stayed had it not become concern. That we will never know because I was put on my first diet when I was 7 or 8 years old. The grapefruit diet. Mom and I did it together. It was with that decision that battle lines were drawn, the food control gauntlet was thrown down and a war that would last for years was begun.</p><p>I stayed fat all of life through the determination on my part that I was going to control what I ate. Food was my comfort, my reward, my incentive, my friend and my control. I could always get myself to do something I might not be too keen on with the promise of a food reward. I would willingly cook up something I was craving an not think twice.</p><p>This has now changed. When it first started to change I was amazed. It was a totally novel experience and I admit I was enchanted for a brief period, now I would like to know why. What changed you ask? I have lost a great deal of interest in food, Not just some food almost all food. I can miss meals and not feel deprived. The other day I had ice cream, my total addiction in the past, something I could not stay away from at any point in time, I ate half of it and threw the container out!!!!! WTF I just knew I would not finish it and I had a mild repulsed reaction to the thought of it. </p><p>I have no idea what is up with this. A container of yogurt, some nuts, a chuck of cheese and a bit of fruit is often supper when I remember to eat it. Breakfast is no problem I seem to manage it. My weight does not seem to change, so I have no idea what the heck is going on. I remain a mystery unto myself.</p><p>Toodles Linda</p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-21873421527090464352023-06-01T09:13:00.000-07:002023-06-01T09:13:11.448-07:00I Have no Excuse so lets move on<p>Yes its been a minute but I plan to be back here more regular in future. So lets forget the gap and move on. I actually have things to talk about for once. Busy and the Carpenter were here and worked like rented mules once again for me. He finished the upstairs bathroom and I have to say it lovely</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGjKdOuLsMywMEXIYiAfLqtVnUO98QBNKoNxZYb7zgR3NWvw6qraaLHEDamg0NijIt2yqBWSZ-Teo3RcSAOZk6hkQxRK0i3PZWFWjs3tw_YkWz5qsxXsFS8TuIfD6RQKrzHcBhldIzlGBmz53sadITcy0cKuYPUxo_BIFpyKZCAtkKzODCxFWFKdE9g/s4032/IMG_5391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGjKdOuLsMywMEXIYiAfLqtVnUO98QBNKoNxZYb7zgR3NWvw6qraaLHEDamg0NijIt2yqBWSZ-Teo3RcSAOZk6hkQxRK0i3PZWFWjs3tw_YkWz5qsxXsFS8TuIfD6RQKrzHcBhldIzlGBmz53sadITcy0cKuYPUxo_BIFpyKZCAtkKzODCxFWFKdE9g/s320/IMG_5391.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXN1ENo9TgIdoZ8Q3QtRLTMjfDXBjAzw8yA3j0o1p1lkGEZji5TWQIzf3NcokCNtMIVrRnLHvaW7SNGwVWaeehxwBlivpbZhtWSIqBZn5WGa2wHAIYGsb68_nzacRMahXVRETQdTEPl-WSn1_LPKCLYBD_E5Sg9JJVR6eqxsmLzT1ENxnFFo8-mPd3g/s4032/IMG_5392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXN1ENo9TgIdoZ8Q3QtRLTMjfDXBjAzw8yA3j0o1p1lkGEZji5TWQIzf3NcokCNtMIVrRnLHvaW7SNGwVWaeehxwBlivpbZhtWSIqBZn5WGa2wHAIYGsb68_nzacRMahXVRETQdTEPl-WSn1_LPKCLYBD_E5Sg9JJVR6eqxsmLzT1ENxnFFo8-mPd3g/s320/IMG_5392.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> I just love it and have had nothing but compliments on it. Busy took a round out of my yard and got it looking like someone actually cares about it.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwgSs-j16hEMwypN8JDr-EIsI2SsjlPidzffWEbpyhOVzBUU_19WQnNlkrvclw95rlVpoBcHEZUYAvbeOCXVYtSx5_C04spzyF0g9Obv4ZUSV2pQJN861rfAWOTKjM3hkO5ePr4ZvdRmDvuWntDMesV5ikJR05okA1GbGRpyoCOWzvoCxkdhQGwnl7g/s4032/IMG_1096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwgSs-j16hEMwypN8JDr-EIsI2SsjlPidzffWEbpyhOVzBUU_19WQnNlkrvclw95rlVpoBcHEZUYAvbeOCXVYtSx5_C04spzyF0g9Obv4ZUSV2pQJN861rfAWOTKjM3hkO5ePr4ZvdRmDvuWntDMesV5ikJR05okA1GbGRpyoCOWzvoCxkdhQGwnl7g/s320/IMG_1096.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhj0egDhryeR1daj3V3R3dKR2qAOky1c0d8F9s7FoN5ulYVE05cV2Aw-owXbD8H9RyLK4eCnfHfCul7fb3fWocuPF24LvNcHTRssGt2f9mNV1M1MBxzMTQFR51ZjDHlkTdAMV5SM-VlROn64kPH_Jl71WqXIGX-gDvvtItqrODnpxTPv0S7K4-ddji8A/s4032/IMG_1097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhj0egDhryeR1daj3V3R3dKR2qAOky1c0d8F9s7FoN5ulYVE05cV2Aw-owXbD8H9RyLK4eCnfHfCul7fb3fWocuPF24LvNcHTRssGt2f9mNV1M1MBxzMTQFR51ZjDHlkTdAMV5SM-VlROn64kPH_Jl71WqXIGX-gDvvtItqrODnpxTPv0S7K4-ddji8A/s320/IMG_1097.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASDomR6GlgAWq0cnML9CBWGoATz7VdHrvIgHrb9-fozTYDEzNtEq2QQo7nr2BfLlD3I1ekyDgBsVerz0HzkCceZW4o24i_uNvoj_GTJUlIM9NkDxzqi1XqhBDnkHzLjpTMTwCcNbLx_KKTfa9Pe0gcvRKSttFLht9_FlQK8lagzK_Z4jMPuFxRDDU8g/s4032/IMG_1101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASDomR6GlgAWq0cnML9CBWGoATz7VdHrvIgHrb9-fozTYDEzNtEq2QQo7nr2BfLlD3I1ekyDgBsVerz0HzkCceZW4o24i_uNvoj_GTJUlIM9NkDxzqi1XqhBDnkHzLjpTMTwCcNbLx_KKTfa9Pe0gcvRKSttFLht9_FlQK8lagzK_Z4jMPuFxRDDU8g/s320/IMG_1101.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5eXS8M2o5pARZlU6Ln0eWZaoPKFzELzlOtrb4Q0HlXAG6UGXSnWnRdlbRDZjTekJuCEBsUnjUbs0g6o7Zzvn6RU2h4CBWgicNQupMctH6f1scqSGA-rq35kbT35nmFYNvx9z2DOAH5pf7fx5vLMnl6sajA2vpVQCsvYHBrpOxdCq5xkD7Op1M5WoRoQ/s4032/IMG_1102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5eXS8M2o5pARZlU6Ln0eWZaoPKFzELzlOtrb4Q0HlXAG6UGXSnWnRdlbRDZjTekJuCEBsUnjUbs0g6o7Zzvn6RU2h4CBWgicNQupMctH6f1scqSGA-rq35kbT35nmFYNvx9z2DOAH5pf7fx5vLMnl6sajA2vpVQCsvYHBrpOxdCq5xkD7Op1M5WoRoQ/s320/IMG_1102.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WtPHNQPL7Xy6vKVNbUFFrF-6Ni1vSiPdktyCueDvsfYV6U44m7sx6wPXheAbbhUZbJI4WvnKD_AggFarpqBNU-4nQopPv4KEq0orHmmE0qjuPIHPBsa9an3m1p9yNJuaGokKScHe_RK_n3CzcD74jORDsXGiieoRM8VR_6VCzjK7yc2MKj6H7Y-mYw/s4032/IMG_1103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WtPHNQPL7Xy6vKVNbUFFrF-6Ni1vSiPdktyCueDvsfYV6U44m7sx6wPXheAbbhUZbJI4WvnKD_AggFarpqBNU-4nQopPv4KEq0orHmmE0qjuPIHPBsa9an3m1p9yNJuaGokKScHe_RK_n3CzcD74jORDsXGiieoRM8VR_6VCzjK7yc2MKj6H7Y-mYw/s320/IMG_1103.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I really cannot thank them enough for all they have done. She cleaned up the back bed a well and I had planned to get woood chips for it up my next door neighbour asked if he could plant some vegetables in there and I would not have to pay him to mow my lawn. Win win so he is using the space and I don't have to buy wood ships or pay for mowing. Its all good.</p><p>I am amazed each year at how quickly the green comes back in spring. One minute nothing and the next leaves are out and the Hostas and pushing out of the ground. The peonies are reaching for the sun and the birds are singing. Its wonderful. Busy arranged my veranda so I can get my walker down to my bench with no problem so coffee on the veranda is once again a thing at this house. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKuIaogXgz-V_N5j7Jyvhiw4U9yoKig07drVQ7WjVSa_UafRMyZ1H-zZmJAzkcrVTc_qhoYnJtXHrxX21RKJVefWCuEZXE5csMLRK0GkBM0xNJmhzIS7AcyFyXxCWQZ1tM35r2XZ7Yx1CxpoudeIz5fndmFbvIF8TnbfHyja7j2HAQ76Q_WECbYc-8_A/s4032/IMG_1100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKuIaogXgz-V_N5j7Jyvhiw4U9yoKig07drVQ7WjVSa_UafRMyZ1H-zZmJAzkcrVTc_qhoYnJtXHrxX21RKJVefWCuEZXE5csMLRK0GkBM0xNJmhzIS7AcyFyXxCWQZ1tM35r2XZ7Yx1CxpoudeIz5fndmFbvIF8TnbfHyja7j2HAQ76Q_WECbYc-8_A/s320/IMG_1100.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Speaking of morning coffee one thing we do when Busy and the Carpenter visit is one of them make coffee first thing in the morning and we sit and chat over a fresh brew to start the day. It is one of my favourite things that we do. Its a nice little ritual to start the day.</p><p>Well I need to go do some laundry. </p><p>Toodles, Linda</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-28309304698374396602023-02-27T09:50:00.002-08:002023-02-27T09:50:59.243-08:00Surprise ts me!!<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Well winter has been making its presence known this last week, So super cold I opted not to poke my nose out the door. Not even No Cook could tempt me. Thankfully its starting to warm up but we have March to get through and she can be a bit testy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I really have not been up to much as usual. I am finally making a effort to work on my endurance and strength. Needless to say I wish there was an easy quick solution for this. Its my own fault I have lost so much mobility and therefore its my job to get it back. So I have started to work at that and while I am not doing a tremendous amount what I am doing is kicking my butt.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Something I have noticed this winter that has me less than impressed is how poorly the handicapped entrances to a fair number of businesses are very poorly maintained. So many automatic doors do not work. The ramp may or may not be cleared. The access is often blocked by a large lump of snow. We were at a restaurant that had a good seven inch high ridge of snow and ice right at the door. Not easy to navigate with a walker or wheelchair. Another place the handicapped parking spot was shoveled but just enough so a car could get in. To get out and get a wheelchair or walker to assist you would have put you in a snowbank. The cleared spot was serviceable for the delivery drivers though, Silver linings. Some places think the ramp should double as a ski jump so the steeper the angle the better. So much fun!! Rant over</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I crocheted on the weekend.</span><span style="font-size: large;">!! My fingers are so much better I can now get back</span><span style="font-size: large;"> to the crafting I love so much. This whole last year I have felt bloody useless because I can't do the things I love to do.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Well I have a to do list of 15 things and I have 8 of them done so far. I should get back at it. So far today I've had yet another fight with my washing machine (it refuses to stay level no matter what I do). It was bouncing around like a demented frog and knocked a brand new container of oxi clean onto the floor. Oh goody yet another mess. First world problems for sure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am also once again trying to get the craft room sorted. Its become a dumping ground since I have not been crafting, No pictures as the people who read this blog have seen it before. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Yes I am still sorting, organizing and purging. It seems to be my favourite thing to do!!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Toodles Linda</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-40592653059536868202023-02-16T13:25:00.001-08:002023-02-16T13:25:29.117-08:00<p> Its been a minute, I have no excuse, lets move on shall we?</p><p>So Christmas came and went. I stayed here but was in touch with my family through the holidays. Gotta love modern technology. I even managed to do a bit of decorating for the season</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1gHeach-FeMZkR8xIpbUm7gdPpiL-MEhm8qZl8KcmvyNWN-9MdwGtUieuue_TVzO7beqYMvzE_IBmVSMcoHH_hpke2Qle-nkJVnVssf12TWnC4toG9-xysKhiZb3uMfOzXGkcp3v8WVjYXr2k9pF8A5GL--K2yKEHcTwRI-7FcrFKKzurzEdZxZ1nw/s4032/IMG_0773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1gHeach-FeMZkR8xIpbUm7gdPpiL-MEhm8qZl8KcmvyNWN-9MdwGtUieuue_TVzO7beqYMvzE_IBmVSMcoHH_hpke2Qle-nkJVnVssf12TWnC4toG9-xysKhiZb3uMfOzXGkcp3v8WVjYXr2k9pF8A5GL--K2yKEHcTwRI-7FcrFKKzurzEdZxZ1nw/s320/IMG_0773.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1bFg7aZg_3ZTtk3loGo_eNGkrICPAuWRIs-fVE3BHlJjlCccF6raSoyXyb6K65du3QDEbOYngzLLtdnRpk3XsHt2KuGNehdqmhtWa1Zb-mvo9UbTqMPwz04oftVt5atz18GDyeZjmk6DH6OQkfZFzHaKICX2cM18MQwSJLdAJpBP5xLt1d9xBQmzQw/s4032/IMG_0775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1bFg7aZg_3ZTtk3loGo_eNGkrICPAuWRIs-fVE3BHlJjlCccF6raSoyXyb6K65du3QDEbOYngzLLtdnRpk3XsHt2KuGNehdqmhtWa1Zb-mvo9UbTqMPwz04oftVt5atz18GDyeZjmk6DH6OQkfZFzHaKICX2cM18MQwSJLdAJpBP5xLt1d9xBQmzQw/s320/IMG_0775.jpg" width="240" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSzq23nZob-KH5zfeNKHnOWwNh36zsbtfNsgcn5OQqSUSULVlsdgtUrhSF_b6Q2CTwZagQdTwtbMYsom4ra9a0XKId2SWNEUEXnGg1Q8wZgqjL0PV9EYCt4DubQtgYC6KmWaAF0GwaNJCfRRiXxz9dmWdCyAX2ELHh18rZnNO97yI_GWjAu39MpM_aw/s4032/IMG_0820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSzq23nZob-KH5zfeNKHnOWwNh36zsbtfNsgcn5OQqSUSULVlsdgtUrhSF_b6Q2CTwZagQdTwtbMYsom4ra9a0XKId2SWNEUEXnGg1Q8wZgqjL0PV9EYCt4DubQtgYC6KmWaAF0GwaNJCfRRiXxz9dmWdCyAX2ELHh18rZnNO97yI_GWjAu39MpM_aw/s320/IMG_0820.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7klXa38INiu7Sz5uqonIhCemqvRD7dtYx9iLbBzG9SJ02HqD330-mN44hoj_dKjiktQYpN-5P12iJuVlRZblMtsLOrDR7-pnCN_ZREpRnicT1nKdZ_oY6PwRopSPwpBO6z1boJkD7W-rqUNa5veW9JgBR-MzwQ4AlxtA9sn46nuI6b5TnQB0K99Mn_Q/s4032/IMG_0818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7klXa38INiu7Sz5uqonIhCemqvRD7dtYx9iLbBzG9SJ02HqD330-mN44hoj_dKjiktQYpN-5P12iJuVlRZblMtsLOrDR7-pnCN_ZREpRnicT1nKdZ_oY6PwRopSPwpBO6z1boJkD7W-rqUNa5veW9JgBR-MzwQ4AlxtA9sn46nuI6b5TnQB0K99Mn_Q/s320/IMG_0818.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not my usual extravaganza but It was enough to make me happy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">January arrived and we could finally say good bye to 2022. It was not my finest year and I had high hopes for 2023. Until I promptly got sick and lost my voice. I am hoping this was the last kick at the cat. I am hoping for up hill from not on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My fingers are almost better so I am anticipating getting back to quilting soon. I never made one quilt last year. I do not know how to be if I cannot craft. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't have much to pass on, I usually make notes to remind myself so I know what to blog about. I will start to do this again. I plan to get back to blogging regularly in future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Currently I am working on getting my craft room back into order. It would be right at home on an episode of hoarders and that has to end. The craft room and the kitchen are my weakest spots. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, that is all I got</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Toodles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Linda</div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-30311898248290473592022-11-16T17:09:00.001-08:002022-11-16T17:09:07.768-08:00You would think I forgot about my blog<p> Honest I haven't. I even have a few things to blog about. I have been thinking about a post, rattling it around in my brain but its never actually made it to fruition. Here it is and here I am so lets get at it shall we?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNULsUtNCx8E29oUL_1gv6A6qtI4wbbyG3GG797ljXQZuutfX0VWwSq66q01uRWkNT7iFx-V36lxPs-YdN0sQV8HKwI8-5YR4bfk3_FilXhS5JYAKAYIxFiElRsj47K83BScxDiCFUEJDFKzMFiZ-FBFIwzyWdajk9uCLhzz_i0DR7NyTj5zkMZoa5g/s4032/IMG_1963.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNULsUtNCx8E29oUL_1gv6A6qtI4wbbyG3GG797ljXQZuutfX0VWwSq66q01uRWkNT7iFx-V36lxPs-YdN0sQV8HKwI8-5YR4bfk3_FilXhS5JYAKAYIxFiElRsj47K83BScxDiCFUEJDFKzMFiZ-FBFIwzyWdajk9uCLhzz_i0DR7NyTj5zkMZoa5g/s320/IMG_1963.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We had out scrapbooking weekend and it was such fun for the all the time I was there. Long story short on Sunday morning my feet shot out from under me and I fell in the bathroom. Not in the shower, I did not hurt myself but I could not get myself up. Four nice husky men took care of that. My bad knee ended up being twisted but that was in the "raise the old lady" shenanigans not the actual fall. By the time my dignity was restored I was too done in to go scrapbooking. I opted to stay home. My dear friends looked after my stuff for me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnsTd6nfbcVGQNpvTe4twvh91pfh3LFCU6g7GE-F1pHvtMMI5kWFLHMVPxFMFZzTA0Olk-OR3SUFJlDzi4wLUhHyw4abaVkBCoxxLRi4pKC9bQP5Z0lugvcqkggnyoeanJ_QDimIZgBJMkmTAS-K9c8FMXG2YScRTLcjPjwrTU2kGGumlek2gWUpQVw/s4032/IMG_3119.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnsTd6nfbcVGQNpvTe4twvh91pfh3LFCU6g7GE-F1pHvtMMI5kWFLHMVPxFMFZzTA0Olk-OR3SUFJlDzi4wLUhHyw4abaVkBCoxxLRi4pKC9bQP5Z0lugvcqkggnyoeanJ_QDimIZgBJMkmTAS-K9c8FMXG2YScRTLcjPjwrTU2kGGumlek2gWUpQVw/s320/IMG_3119.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Bless their little pointed heads</p><p>As I am having my upstairs bathroom redone, I am loosing some storage space, so I shopped the house and came up with three possible solutions. One cabinet is full of china, another full of photo albums and the third ( and the Winner) is full of odds and ends.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTgStgcso-xrhjMLLFdyjMWXc28M4WiRa88kD10fwqqP8DhQmcjLWlo2aQTy5LorzLYFO6bOQhJo1doBokxypTKTseZJ7wPweIPsaeWMwTVSHJvduMg-psUjfCtM684c945WLnqEw1jg1BamT9wBH3du9dQ5609wCMx6X-W90tkdSxTuAPS86d9L7IA/s4032/IMG_0670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTgStgcso-xrhjMLLFdyjMWXc28M4WiRa88kD10fwqqP8DhQmcjLWlo2aQTy5LorzLYFO6bOQhJo1doBokxypTKTseZJ7wPweIPsaeWMwTVSHJvduMg-psUjfCtM684c945WLnqEw1jg1BamT9wBH3du9dQ5609wCMx6X-W90tkdSxTuAPS86d9L7IA/s320/IMG_0670.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Its a metal cabinet that I plan to paint white. The sad thing is that this cabinet sits in front of the door of another cabinet. What can I say? Its my house and that is how I roll. First came the purge. That was amazingly easy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9h8HlHOW9iJFu2gdSupWL00xSUiRXym3-e4B2hU05p80ezUrSfvFvjLwtuviQsCN8CLSc8LlS6yr9nXEqx_GjDtnyXhjpucc7G-Ioi3r4IOMnI6l8VTdz9moQCU0l1ntvS6lxno8Z5jf6xOTtdMtUpKexN-_fl3yVh0jLPc9fi8DH56HixLrZiY4Dw/s4032/IMG_0671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9h8HlHOW9iJFu2gdSupWL00xSUiRXym3-e4B2hU05p80ezUrSfvFvjLwtuviQsCN8CLSc8LlS6yr9nXEqx_GjDtnyXhjpucc7G-Ioi3r4IOMnI6l8VTdz9moQCU0l1ntvS6lxno8Z5jf6xOTtdMtUpKexN-_fl3yVh0jLPc9fi8DH56HixLrZiY4Dw/s320/IMG_0671.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Keep, toss, donate. In no time at all it was empty and the keep stuff was snuggled into the other cabinet. Not a lot of it, most of the stuff got tossed<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehK52kdCoXOgxzkJGxTVGT3QMewxdBxIlsfEUUczzJqG-Tp226UnLYw1h_r1ICJ5vz8ovrrKDJTd0oxITs0W0cqXpl7SuTRJHj1rcHIEWZAODr8sP9NrxM8GeRkiTdCR-CzKOwSsUgeRkdddt98ab2nAjVFBOMHFXjGEOoKprEItNbtXqmz_xNHBGzg/s4032/IMG_0672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehK52kdCoXOgxzkJGxTVGT3QMewxdBxIlsfEUUczzJqG-Tp226UnLYw1h_r1ICJ5vz8ovrrKDJTd0oxITs0W0cqXpl7SuTRJHj1rcHIEWZAODr8sP9NrxM8GeRkiTdCR-CzKOwSsUgeRkdddt98ab2nAjVFBOMHFXjGEOoKprEItNbtXqmz_xNHBGzg/s320/IMG_0672.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The extra space in the laundry room is very welcome. I am happy to have some storage for the bathroom and not have to go out and buy something new. Shop the house, its good advice.<br /><p>Winter is here, we had our first snow fall and it nicely waited until after Halloween. No kids on my street but other people had hobgobblins. </p><p>Toodles Linda</p><p><br /></p></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-1259065304801595012022-10-20T12:32:00.000-07:002022-10-20T12:32:16.896-07:00Where has the time gone??<p> I have been neglectful of my poor blog for some time now. I could try and explain it but who wants to hear all that clap trap. Lets just put the past in the past and move on with better intentions and determination. I'm all for that.</p><p>While I have come to think that 2022 is defiantly not my year, the end of September and a good part of October where rather lovely. Busy and The Carpenter came to work on my upstairs bathroom. We, (that is the royal We because I did little to nothing to contribute to the actual work), are removing the old tub that has seen better days and putting in a shower.</p><p>Going going gone!!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItipchMQF-n56yPQUrXUcH4SU2Q0Fe3yfcEQIB3NBCQ2pJsBhhxiJBLqCEUky5kzqDjctzgoap_E0J6Ip6iRzzN2B9HB8SQ5tarQ9hb9uPIbczm_89Do2JTxh3C9OBSUeGO3eswiLogWg4HUyM1HOaO_c0rf6FYpcvw0GswEoOZnseX-SQf7q8B0Qjw/s4032/IMG_5163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItipchMQF-n56yPQUrXUcH4SU2Q0Fe3yfcEQIB3NBCQ2pJsBhhxiJBLqCEUky5kzqDjctzgoap_E0J6Ip6iRzzN2B9HB8SQ5tarQ9hb9uPIbczm_89Do2JTxh3C9OBSUeGO3eswiLogWg4HUyM1HOaO_c0rf6FYpcvw0GswEoOZnseX-SQf7q8B0Qjw/s320/IMG_5163.jpg" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhreG-j8DhO8fgLxr5DoeOvCV4IiZbKMai79i8rqN90lylkdKiXn-33bbGUSsKF_gf_jks6ZW-JXnsqlo_zUXPso4OYmQcsfWi75-l7WHPKL0slFJZoa0COXj-tV7Er5M6KlzU75x23VsDni6GPBE4h0s_cQoGQHohu6GRTwM4dS84ZbrEVPBB5rb4w/s4032/IMG_5167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhreG-j8DhO8fgLxr5DoeOvCV4IiZbKMai79i8rqN90lylkdKiXn-33bbGUSsKF_gf_jks6ZW-JXnsqlo_zUXPso4OYmQcsfWi75-l7WHPKL0slFJZoa0COXj-tV7Er5M6KlzU75x23VsDni6GPBE4h0s_cQoGQHohu6GRTwM4dS84ZbrEVPBB5rb4w/s320/IMG_5167.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik43ywal8-lbtNTpvWRcFK0evcLwwyQakOUHlKOGG6i8mJmiseUILudyhPqq8ZDnbDWvmQzw20B__Pn_2UNcTAMpZYbeBKjbiWJ8WHrFPDW_JOJ7BHXi7ALkp-lAqHN-boUgdxQsb4zsayyuZhhrwVkPQCfhqBsVTf7m_bc1YeWyIPCNksW3NpfkuoeQ/s4032/IMG_5171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik43ywal8-lbtNTpvWRcFK0evcLwwyQakOUHlKOGG6i8mJmiseUILudyhPqq8ZDnbDWvmQzw20B__Pn_2UNcTAMpZYbeBKjbiWJ8WHrFPDW_JOJ7BHXi7ALkp-lAqHN-boUgdxQsb4zsayyuZhhrwVkPQCfhqBsVTf7m_bc1YeWyIPCNksW3NpfkuoeQ/s320/IMG_5171.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>A lot of heavy work and the tub was gone. Eventually there will be a new shower, vanity and toilet, plus flooring and panel board on the walls. Its going to be so nice to have it done. I am eternally grateful these two are willing to put in all this work for me.</p><p>The Carpenter also fixed a sag in the dining room floor so now I don't have to worry about the house falling into the basement. While he puttered away doing his handyman stuff, Busy and I replaced the drapes in the dining and living room. Again with the royal We.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyDKqjfT78Vsf96dgTceeWlK_ox9fTw6sxfOI9YuG1J75CoZRRPHiW3g6jcOQN94xpWpgDLJLKnaQVxc04brHQCdlOI0eItHm7LvlgtJU56toxUCp9-mqTYPB7pON4160nU8wEgLUDxq9WfKV79V4DQz_GCXmjg15Ot0GMzuFAW1Oum8MLRN-fqLTBA/s4032/IMG_0453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyDKqjfT78Vsf96dgTceeWlK_ox9fTw6sxfOI9YuG1J75CoZRRPHiW3g6jcOQN94xpWpgDLJLKnaQVxc04brHQCdlOI0eItHm7LvlgtJU56toxUCp9-mqTYPB7pON4160nU8wEgLUDxq9WfKV79V4DQz_GCXmjg15Ot0GMzuFAW1Oum8MLRN-fqLTBA/s320/IMG_0453.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9MJSHwsciH3cXpNxktDn7giqQZILCo4_a8YPyw8DjjHWnCf1hs6Nve_6XLJJj96FlK3MieUOLCzneUL-IsiutyO8A7w702b4_DRwDY8dGTTei759hIxSy4l6LsfRHUH3_prdxxd6n96Q6HWt_bAZNdPrIKst2Ueb8MFGoTOSQqCywYlAgGgXvCQ2tw/s4032/IMG_0454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9MJSHwsciH3cXpNxktDn7giqQZILCo4_a8YPyw8DjjHWnCf1hs6Nve_6XLJJj96FlK3MieUOLCzneUL-IsiutyO8A7w702b4_DRwDY8dGTTei759hIxSy4l6LsfRHUH3_prdxxd6n96Q6HWt_bAZNdPrIKst2Ueb8MFGoTOSQqCywYlAgGgXvCQ2tw/s320/IMG_0454.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKogKXYkLONv4FssNOW9dmhiiEumiFKzlXaFBjW08FYDa3vkgsQmi8ujir8aqi4IOTq-ffWp9gRAuuD98Es73EkVceCgkEcTgU8AHS19e6FiuF2mprmnQ6cSCSGnZeIstABDD54kgfxQmvMdJMgqTGiG-8IkPatXGutJlcC3g-zwzHmNRYVTStAV4rRQ/s4032/IMG_0457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKogKXYkLONv4FssNOW9dmhiiEumiFKzlXaFBjW08FYDa3vkgsQmi8ujir8aqi4IOTq-ffWp9gRAuuD98Es73EkVceCgkEcTgU8AHS19e6FiuF2mprmnQ6cSCSGnZeIstABDD54kgfxQmvMdJMgqTGiG-8IkPatXGutJlcC3g-zwzHmNRYVTStAV4rRQ/s320/IMG_0457.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>These replace the chocolate brown ones that have been up for years. We organised the buffet and the hutch in the kitchen .</p><p>All of this was wonderful but I have to say the absolute best of the weekend was and early Thanksgiving dinner. Busy brought all the fixin's and cooked a delicious meal. I got to use my good china, crystal and silverware. We invited the No Cooks and Sweet Baboo to come and dine. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTCQZWPefT6N6H_PU5FMPau6njGHDQA4-1gbeWXZSMJc7yaIRxs0iGuaP4hr6-CBKcIN4rBKJZrtnzlMHx8W_sgNOU5t-KwMe-iC4TkKA37LGcHCmwN2SaJS__fxUV4Ybu7qaPD-xjl875O0JGQrYp3vCKUzhJDKRe6C-aHlzurLd3Tp35w2MjWU-Ng/s4032/IMG_0445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTCQZWPefT6N6H_PU5FMPau6njGHDQA4-1gbeWXZSMJc7yaIRxs0iGuaP4hr6-CBKcIN4rBKJZrtnzlMHx8W_sgNOU5t-KwMe-iC4TkKA37LGcHCmwN2SaJS__fxUV4Ybu7qaPD-xjl875O0JGQrYp3vCKUzhJDKRe6C-aHlzurLd3Tp35w2MjWU-Ng/s320/IMG_0445.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It was just the best evening! Everyone enjoyed the food, the conversation flowed and it was just the best. I could not have been more pleased if I tried. It was excellent.</p><p>After they scooted home Best Friend came and stayed for a few days. Its been two years since we have seem each other so we had a lot of chatting to do. We had the No Cooks over for a pizza supper the night before she left. They are getting to think I'm going to feed them every week. </p><p>This weekend is our annual scrapbooking weekend which is always loads of fun. I am nearly packed up and ready to go. Thank goodness I have help because I could never do this alone. Too many heavy containers.</p><p>There I think I have shared all I wanted to. Lets hope I get back into a regular routine.</p><p>Toodles, Linda</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-40668744171959972932022-09-12T10:25:00.000-07:002022-09-12T10:25:09.353-07:00Yes its me finally<p>Yesterday when I woke up the windows were open and you could feel the promise of fall in the air. That distinctive nip that heralds the coming of cool weather, gorgeous colours and that special sunlight that means fall has come. It is without a doubt my favourite time of the year.</p><p>I reread my last post because its been a minute since I have tended to this blog. It sounded so positive and hopeful, would that life had fulfilled that promise. I have come to the conclusion that 2022 is not my year. Things started to go downhill at the end of 2021 and have continued since. Now it has been all bad, I have had some wonderful things happen to me but health wise and mentally this as not been the best of times. Each health setback has created several new problems to deal with and there fore down the rabbit hole I go.</p><p>Once I get a new family doctor we will have to discuss the dosage of my antidepressant. I feel its too low and really does nothing. It would have been wonderful if taking that little white pill each day had done the job I had hoped it would but that isn't happening, So for a while I let the rabbit hole have me but as of today I am crawling back to the light. Doing a few things today that I have been neglecting and hoping tomorrow to do a few more. I won't let the black moods win. I just refuse to do that.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_JsiW2iXdCC4-EDbJ9aew74LjpdWL-9cXLAGYmvduBfP2hJPsH_uEYvNhGXmciLkuD3Z0Wd43LtwFyStO0cxA5zaPcOd25x6bQse5Z3AAj0XRkQ048eGVpL2HU0sygflAb379tYNTxwW62HIrV7moADeM1N0ynYf5HCIkoytg8ZR1hInazhkzYvfFw/s4032/IMG_0091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_JsiW2iXdCC4-EDbJ9aew74LjpdWL-9cXLAGYmvduBfP2hJPsH_uEYvNhGXmciLkuD3Z0Wd43LtwFyStO0cxA5zaPcOd25x6bQse5Z3AAj0XRkQ048eGVpL2HU0sygflAb379tYNTxwW62HIrV7moADeM1N0ynYf5HCIkoytg8ZR1hInazhkzYvfFw/s320/IMG_0091.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Today I am starting in the kitchen. My old arch enemy. I have given myself the entire day to do the things I want to get done finished and I intend to force myself if necessary to do them,. So far I am pleased with what has been accomplished. Little acorns lead to mighty oaks. I am keeping that in mind as I plod ahead.</p><p>Toodles Linda</p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-36935245518930193782022-08-04T12:39:00.003-07:002022-08-04T12:41:11.314-07:00Taking a Moment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhilhoUF1kQ1P7Q8b3k1__NjUaDWDmRs-OyrV85E9GxRiKecCXjKx89RsvItxuv55vb90jwVx_xkwO7ObOjXhnIHZC8S-2yYlwm_sIiC51s58W_XoD51TNqARl_Vz6bjj_E-eT0mPqW20nvJnAHj5RViEGUsa_FHc8kbNIGpU_X4-riN63nZXhUkypLDA/s4032/IMG_0211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhilhoUF1kQ1P7Q8b3k1__NjUaDWDmRs-OyrV85E9GxRiKecCXjKx89RsvItxuv55vb90jwVx_xkwO7ObOjXhnIHZC8S-2yYlwm_sIiC51s58W_XoD51TNqARl_Vz6bjj_E-eT0mPqW20nvJnAHj5RViEGUsa_FHc8kbNIGpU_X4-riN63nZXhUkypLDA/s320/IMG_0211.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I woke up this morning at 7 15. I have been waking anywhere between 6:30 and 8:15 lately. I took some time to sit in my chair and watch the dust motes dance in the early morning sunshine and just be grateful. Grateful for how my life is getting back to what it was. My days and nights have corrected themselves. I may not do a hell of a lot but I am doing more than I was. There is still a lot left to correct but I have started down the road and for that I am grateful. Hence the moment this morning to just be thankful instead of bitter. </p><p>Right now the laundry is chugging away in the washing machine, the kitchen is tidy and the chores are done in the rest of the house to make it presentable. More gratitude. If my four fingers and two thumbs would regain all of their feeling I would be doing a total happy dance. I really struggle with not being able to quilt. Even typing is a chore but I'm doing it.</p><p>I have some plans to hit some long time goals in the month of August. I will share them as I hit them until then I will keep silent.</p><p>Toodles Linda</p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-90420342500035584572022-07-29T09:38:00.002-07:002022-07-29T09:38:47.908-07:00Random Bits<p>I think I have my sleep pattern back on track. I actually sleep at night and am awake for the majority of the day. I cannot tell you how happy that makes me. To be back sleeping, with ease, in my bed is a total joy. One I have struggled with for months.</p><p>The weeds in the yard are still winning the battle but I am actually working on them. I can't do a lot at one time but I feel like getting out there. Big change for me. I just wish I was more steady on my feet. Don't want to fall over in the flower bed again .</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1onABRPtjzrBBCMm190r17RXUYhgPFowgcIWvdXkaEOBcHVV7TA7LHfDn9sbjif6t98run13iJxD3dw7HMPiRYteojjwbwhpOaZJkHpJe-jzxB06Je_ZmKx7cTRqG3-NUYcoPhynop9MBKoVo7RgqO6KIUt9f-SI8HgbHnlg8mGOb5dYidGXhnp1SuQ/s4032/IMG_0243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1onABRPtjzrBBCMm190r17RXUYhgPFowgcIWvdXkaEOBcHVV7TA7LHfDn9sbjif6t98run13iJxD3dw7HMPiRYteojjwbwhpOaZJkHpJe-jzxB06Je_ZmKx7cTRqG3-NUYcoPhynop9MBKoVo7RgqO6KIUt9f-SI8HgbHnlg8mGOb5dYidGXhnp1SuQ/s320/IMG_0243.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Daisies and bees in my front yard.</p><p>I finally moved some stuff out of my car so getting my walker in there will be easier. This does not sound like much but I am happy to say I am doing these things for myself and not relying on kindness of others. </p><p>I had an ultra sound on my heart this week, So I get to worry about the results of that now. Will be interesting to see if I actually hear the results as I currently have no family doctor in town.</p><p>My carpel tunnel is acting up since I got home from the hospital so I cannot quilt. This is not making me happy. I am wearing my brace in the hopes that fixes it. It did last time. </p><p>The Hostess stopped in the other day, bringing coffee and we chatted on the veranda. She is back living in town , I am so happy she managed to sell her house and make the move she so wanted.</p><p>I finally applied for the disability tax credit. Wouldn't it be a treat if I got approved and got some extra money? </p><p>The place where we have out scrapbooking weekend closed its doors this spring. Panic! Terror! Sadness! Good news is that after some scrambling around we found another venue. Big sigh of relief.</p><p>I celebrated my recent weight loss with treating myself to three new shirts!!</p><p>Ok bored you long enough, now I am off to see if I can find a new microwave oven. My 16 year old one has called it a day. The nerve of it to give up so soon</p><p>Toodles, Linda</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-69889372877013927702022-07-06T11:12:00.000-07:002022-07-06T11:12:38.083-07:00Remember Me??<p> Its been a minute since I posted here. June was not a stellar month for me that is for sure. Managed to land myself back in the hospital for 15 days. I was glad that they admitted me. I wanted to be in, be on intervenes antibiotics and get myself back on track. I has a great round of cellulitis and I was so swollen from the waist down it was unreal. 57 lbs of fluid to be honest. Its all gone, so is the cellulitis and I am hoping to get some of my energy back. I really want all of this behind me.</p><p>I came home to a jungle of weeds in the garden. I have actually got out there and did some work on it. I has hoped to do more but the mosquitos are so bad this year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCggsQikwqu0jUAFuSEiJSWI4K7CJLB2Jfbcaa8PVUUhlgMr8ub3ZN70hybhgy6a3wt8FzfDucOFsAbguol-KpLhJ0altqxzdT7dVgQhW_RnMI9IATgjkqWGI87OFF9LZtAMEdatatB3_SRtyZl7Gz8K6YHy67LQI2uMHd3eClSG5sBDXFO_BIQwFag/s4032/IMG_0209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCggsQikwqu0jUAFuSEiJSWI4K7CJLB2Jfbcaa8PVUUhlgMr8ub3ZN70hybhgy6a3wt8FzfDucOFsAbguol-KpLhJ0altqxzdT7dVgQhW_RnMI9IATgjkqWGI87OFF9LZtAMEdatatB3_SRtyZl7Gz8K6YHy67LQI2uMHd3eClSG5sBDXFO_BIQwFag/s320/IMG_0209.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLz-jQsQupaq0y8brwOk5Nqojv-llnJ1F8Q-SmOFyW5lDb23XJgX4k5y88wLlP9ir7OruOggZaXGsVykPeEc4ZihhQq6zMAgO0X0_ISEMP5pexvIusysQSE_XnB9VC5k6DNdOnz4jx5iljjsD361bQKIic_JpNTr3BQKcqn0auyIp41W19yWpI8TgE1g/s4032/IMG_0216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLz-jQsQupaq0y8brwOk5Nqojv-llnJ1F8Q-SmOFyW5lDb23XJgX4k5y88wLlP9ir7OruOggZaXGsVykPeEc4ZihhQq6zMAgO0X0_ISEMP5pexvIusysQSE_XnB9VC5k6DNdOnz4jx5iljjsD361bQKIic_JpNTr3BQKcqn0auyIp41W19yWpI8TgE1g/s320/IMG_0216.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Still looks like drunken goats have been having a banquet but its better than it was. I have more pictures but my phone is far from me and I am too lazy to get up and get it. Another time.</p><p>So I'm back home, back to going out with the No Cook Ladies , working on getting stronger, setting goals and moving slowly forward., I hope. I plan to get back to regular blogging and hope to have more to say next time.</p><p>Toodles Linda</p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-48340501861105123372022-05-19T20:06:00.001-07:002022-05-19T20:06:29.156-07:00I'm Still Here<p> I have been absent but I am still here. These last few months have not been the best but even I am tired of going on about it so, big girl pants firmly in place and lets look for the positive.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsnsIMwBnjMCyRDXvyS4WuKS3rpy7SOTn4Zk05g_Q1kbVEMTKxwQ-yp8PUqQbTa5r9oOKjj5uCMM_Xxy3KmPlUO4N6gsNy6glr5LagtYT6TVDVBHXKEWRj8pYWeQEaAoq4ziD59vG3UPtGaOv_y2zdjVEh_HUe5N4GQdMy0hrtAAt45z9ZlS-ZKvIRQ/s4032/IMG_0087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsnsIMwBnjMCyRDXvyS4WuKS3rpy7SOTn4Zk05g_Q1kbVEMTKxwQ-yp8PUqQbTa5r9oOKjj5uCMM_Xxy3KmPlUO4N6gsNy6glr5LagtYT6TVDVBHXKEWRj8pYWeQEaAoq4ziD59vG3UPtGaOv_y2zdjVEh_HUe5N4GQdMy0hrtAAt45z9ZlS-ZKvIRQ/s320/IMG_0087.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I finally got a flimsy sandwiched up and ready to quilt. First one this year and its already the end of MAY. I am shocked and appalled. Never mind its all ready to go and I will be back in my happy place soon enough. This one is a donation quilt. I have another donation flimsy ready and then two for me sitting in the project box. I still need to put the boarder on the Christmas quilt. I am joined up to do a fall quilt a long but so far all I have done on it is print out the patterns each week. I have not actually started construction.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWD9l_3JUHAHBcCN4QOKZsfAIy4dKdgm5nYF6bZNKwUz3nFyg98biUKDJs04J29Ob1oN4i1UDl8kH1_0Dezy43IbTVbrQvjuN1Z7q9TjuyZreCxD8J0D85AIrL4UH5r0VhCkIKSTJyTv5F5HmzqyRBzFmEBvm-W4Mjwi4lu8R2z8N20gM_oQ4XAkbq_Q/s4032/IMG_0086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWD9l_3JUHAHBcCN4QOKZsfAIy4dKdgm5nYF6bZNKwUz3nFyg98biUKDJs04J29Ob1oN4i1UDl8kH1_0Dezy43IbTVbrQvjuN1Z7q9TjuyZreCxD8J0D85AIrL4UH5r0VhCkIKSTJyTv5F5HmzqyRBzFmEBvm-W4Mjwi4lu8R2z8N20gM_oQ4XAkbq_Q/s320/IMG_0086.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I have been working away at knitting toques and scarves from, my excess yarn stash. I like to make them. then donate to the local Safe and Warm Shelter plus a charitable organization that helps people in need. Like all my projects this year I have had a slow start but I'm starting to hit my stride. Three hats and three scarves finished so far, Scarf number four on the needles.</p><p>The Banker is heading off on vacation next week and Teddy Bear has family coming to visit. I will need to fend for myself in the coming days. I may tackle my goal sooner than later. I have been trying to talk myself into making a shopping trip to Shoppers Drug Mart, This may be the final push that I need to actually go. I'm going to be taking myself to No Cook this Friday. The Banker usually picks me up but she has another social commitment that night. </p><p>This weekend I have a young fellow coming to clean up my yard. He is trying to earn enough to buy virtual reality glasses as his parents told him he has to earn the money on his own, The Banker will be with him to help supervise. I was going to have to hire someone to do it so I am very happy to help the young man out.</p><p>That is about it for news from me. </p><p>Toodles Linda</p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-81214777620643573762022-05-05T12:28:00.002-07:002022-05-05T12:28:43.815-07:00<p> Well lets start this post with some positive things. I'm in a mood and this could disintegrate into a pity party quite quickly if I do not take care and watch myself. Its a slippery slope. </p><p> Lets see how this goes shall we??? </p><p>For the very first time in months, I went to the store and picked up my own groceries. Not a big accomplishment in most peoples world but its a big deal in mine.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRjCDryrYRhmf6MKBwURlVrmd5BIGCj3RLmuFcOE1hJ5zUiuZTUGbjkBDrMNLPaArmKdvpSyRaIT1wmkclJ1zxSqZrzbOq2QTlqUK9NYABT-C4V0beduK5oSUfyVTVYuF8C5AvccTJzPOUe8bRwrx_A48XXjX3W4lJrhBK87KtdsUD4gRbhwWfCejRA/s4032/IMG_0040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRjCDryrYRhmf6MKBwURlVrmd5BIGCj3RLmuFcOE1hJ5zUiuZTUGbjkBDrMNLPaArmKdvpSyRaIT1wmkclJ1zxSqZrzbOq2QTlqUK9NYABT-C4V0beduK5oSUfyVTVYuF8C5AvccTJzPOUe8bRwrx_A48XXjX3W4lJrhBK87KtdsUD4gRbhwWfCejRA/s320/IMG_0040.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Not only did I go once but I went again the second day to a different store to get the things I could not get from the first store. Of course McDonald's breakfast was had the first trip but I did not repeat the performance on the second day. Too much of a good thing. I cannot state how good this makes me feel. I can do this again, on my own, and I do not have to put upon my friends. A small bit of independence snatched back.</p><p>I did some knitting for a former co-worker, She had mitts that were her kids and wanted them fixed so her grandchildren could use them. They look like little puppets and needed new mouths.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAV90WeEKhvMo1SxTcX9wjIRf9cnzxzapQZwLxhYgzQPHq-OfWm_unVgEWm_YIq1lG_jSwM3ydUprUOUsRYasmFqZQGZs4-dmEokObgct9Ql-N1C-ZYg-CwGO8W9Cy5oHgItQAUSL9AZpZabi6hCEQ9NHhenu6OyR_GVfyUUHxWd8cjsyfj0vSxRZk1g/s4032/IMG_0046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAV90WeEKhvMo1SxTcX9wjIRf9cnzxzapQZwLxhYgzQPHq-OfWm_unVgEWm_YIq1lG_jSwM3ydUprUOUsRYasmFqZQGZs4-dmEokObgct9Ql-N1C-ZYg-CwGO8W9Cy5oHgItQAUSL9AZpZabi6hCEQ9NHhenu6OyR_GVfyUUHxWd8cjsyfj0vSxRZk1g/s320/IMG_0046.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Everybody had holes and some had nearly no mouth at all. So I knit new inserts and sewed them up. They are good to go once again .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fV5j3hDgkpgv8tCGJAmLyzTuX9rrm_tqWnDhZ440kIFMiULMQBihA5dguA6gp56XaC4tkKGIIQmf5fzlaVAl3Ied4fWdI36DQEcMkHQo_IZULkj4FKTv9rPs68o7iAZF2Bljr_OQ3acAo44hyBk4vBiH1nQX67v1-U9AfkuR8GdJJK5YPGvcX9-xrg/s4032/IMG_0065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fV5j3hDgkpgv8tCGJAmLyzTuX9rrm_tqWnDhZ440kIFMiULMQBihA5dguA6gp56XaC4tkKGIIQmf5fzlaVAl3Ied4fWdI36DQEcMkHQo_IZULkj4FKTv9rPs68o7iAZF2Bljr_OQ3acAo44hyBk4vBiH1nQX67v1-U9AfkuR8GdJJK5YPGvcX9-xrg/s320/IMG_0065.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I always feel like I am channeling my Mom's mother when I do things like this. Little Grandma was always making do and mending. She was excellent at it, far better than I am but I like to think what little talent I have in this area came from her, through my mom.</p><p>I think my cellulitis is gone but I am on guard for any more flare ups. I just wish it would go away and stay gone. (ok here is the slippery slope). I am tired. I am tired of being sick every time I turn around. I am tired of trying to do the normal everyday things and everything hurts ALL THE TIME. I'm tired of taking handfuls of costly medicines that make me fatigued. I have no will to do the fun things I love to do because I am so freaking tired all the time. What little tiny ground I gained, before I go sick this last month is lost because I got sick again and walking was so painful. Back to square one I go with the physical fitness. Its so disheartening.</p><p>I will get through this, I'm not ready to throw the towel in just yet, its just at this moment I am frustrated. For someone who is so tired, my sleep pattern is all out of whack. I need to get that back on track. Lack of sleep makes me cranky and I over react to the little things in life. Dropping something on the floor becomes a personal attack instead of an inconsequential incident that it is </p><p>This too shall pass. My inner child is on the floor at the moment having a complete tantrum over how "IT'S NOT FAIR". She will wear out in time and things will get back on some sort of track. That is my story and I am sticking too it. </p><p>Toodles, Linda</p><p><br /></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209836100855966404.post-6899293610801368022022-04-26T11:10:00.000-07:002022-04-26T11:10:07.908-07:00Feels Like Spring is Never Gonna Come<p> Honestly, last weekend we had rain, lightening, thunder, sleet, snow the whole shebang! It was not fun. I, and I know I am not alone in this, am more than fed up with the crap weather. I mean I could deal with a long cold spring but do we have to have the snow and sleet?? I am yearning for green things, buds on trees and tulips poking up from their beds to meet the sun. One small gift this morning was as I looked out the kitchen window, a chubby, cheeky robin was sitting in my backyard. hopping about. Inspite of the fact that he looked a bit like he was regretting his choices, for me, he was bringing with him the promise that maybe, just maybe spring will come eventually.</p><p>Lets move on from the predictable, depressing conversation about the weather. I hosted book club this week. It was so nice to have the ladies here and to get together once again. It feels like its been forever. We didn't spend much time on the book but we did catch up on all of our news.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdFXeapdC2f6Fr--h0tED6VQVmOlLha_3J_ruW6qnLi_JrfjtqOJiSopIBD3WhZ5jN_NfR2XaZF5-CgmclVJbmv_n6yR5aQ_t6eYjf0yLNIyMWAso4afff184uSLeYonA5enxUyOwdi0mB-CvpZbpSdQ-WGcfdv4aagEj5RX4kXzk5q9wL3yNgYdFWw/s4032/IMG_0023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdFXeapdC2f6Fr--h0tED6VQVmOlLha_3J_ruW6qnLi_JrfjtqOJiSopIBD3WhZ5jN_NfR2XaZF5-CgmclVJbmv_n6yR5aQ_t6eYjf0yLNIyMWAso4afff184uSLeYonA5enxUyOwdi0mB-CvpZbpSdQ-WGcfdv4aagEj5RX4kXzk5q9wL3yNgYdFWw/s320/IMG_0023.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Y4reArVRh8lRKFTQqg5I1cqkxikWY1kxTFmENG78QpUrdalDRYY95Rdvwm62l9t6uPVdmOO6C93-EPhTvglItdQrnQXNQEUuD8Mr1HwkYvrpMos3DxZQ4S7CSZwMT22Zd7coWlpiTqZ7yxzsD6woutUMoogOobIBCghsqwZxb_LGpZwdUCvvEPGD5w/s2697/IMG_0024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2697" data-original-width="2460" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Y4reArVRh8lRKFTQqg5I1cqkxikWY1kxTFmENG78QpUrdalDRYY95Rdvwm62l9t6uPVdmOO6C93-EPhTvglItdQrnQXNQEUuD8Mr1HwkYvrpMos3DxZQ4S7CSZwMT22Zd7coWlpiTqZ7yxzsD6woutUMoogOobIBCghsqwZxb_LGpZwdUCvvEPGD5w/s320/IMG_0024.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZlh1NWRNdMUzYtlrvrtifvFT6g2iC-u9opAqsU2dT0AI6fCJ2Pz3E-Gd5WzvqTdYUjAzoWt_ZxrdHnPCZQ1tR_uKK7k-7MEWEFKx_hjdWrHrZjuExgq7bs7pTpj5QjCZ1uNbwJEsczKfs8FWKqev0Ep-5JdaRnvxUUM3DenYw5kp7ZMxdl_cyVZYcw/s4032/IMG_0025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZlh1NWRNdMUzYtlrvrtifvFT6g2iC-u9opAqsU2dT0AI6fCJ2Pz3E-Gd5WzvqTdYUjAzoWt_ZxrdHnPCZQ1tR_uKK7k-7MEWEFKx_hjdWrHrZjuExgq7bs7pTpj5QjCZ1uNbwJEsczKfs8FWKqev0Ep-5JdaRnvxUUM3DenYw5kp7ZMxdl_cyVZYcw/s320/IMG_0025.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Two members were not with us but those that were seemed to have a good time. They stayed until nearly 10 which is a good sign of an enjoyable night.</p><p>I have had a round of cellulitis in my feet this last week or so. I am just done with this one thing after another. I am sick of being sick. I need a break. I need to have some time where I feel like me, where I feel like I want to do something other than sleep. So I am back on antibiotics</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4SX9qIkll_VkNYZ5BbM42CBsZWKxuJaDiHaAIL9ue5CWU74b-BobfV3CPVQ43gVD_HO33lan3it_z919xwXQL-qtr1h2MgcsdsiGDuKfzxtqUg7G3D_2nD6CqsdTc7uafcYV8sDG_dVRlp8erfZj_0FMHdASNxcbM0uNrTdCm12VuL1cJOkWjhIzf9Q/s4032/67211078896__81221B9A-CC1B-437D-9091-E5900BA0D503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4SX9qIkll_VkNYZ5BbM42CBsZWKxuJaDiHaAIL9ue5CWU74b-BobfV3CPVQ43gVD_HO33lan3it_z919xwXQL-qtr1h2MgcsdsiGDuKfzxtqUg7G3D_2nD6CqsdTc7uafcYV8sDG_dVRlp8erfZj_0FMHdASNxcbM0uNrTdCm12VuL1cJOkWjhIzf9Q/s320/67211078896__81221B9A-CC1B-437D-9091-E5900BA0D503.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>They have made a big improvement in how I feel but I am on my last day and the cellulitis is not totally gone. I will call and get some more because I want this gone.<div><br /></div><div>I will say that yesterday and today have been the first days in a long time that I have felt much better. I actually covered cushions for a friend yesterday. I have not felt like doing that sort of thing for a long time. I have been knitting but its because I force myself to. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4eGNU3c8pZA3YWbqDsMoYXwP94TaA8Kmot4wKeCNsdSc2KRE8qp_xV_6N0kek1xgHjscoW5yop0ot02CEn9nSIsfgpyy7NTLNar3xFoZG7Q95pCHiiYB62vWcew4hazHUPCSbejKzOG69wbq7EpFuS702ieKaHWJ7LA52fdNcA8lQoReflYmnqoDkNg/s4032/67253637411__93A0B26B-49E4-488E-B949-E6920602E225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4eGNU3c8pZA3YWbqDsMoYXwP94TaA8Kmot4wKeCNsdSc2KRE8qp_xV_6N0kek1xgHjscoW5yop0ot02CEn9nSIsfgpyy7NTLNar3xFoZG7Q95pCHiiYB62vWcew4hazHUPCSbejKzOG69wbq7EpFuS702ieKaHWJ7LA52fdNcA8lQoReflYmnqoDkNg/s320/67253637411__93A0B26B-49E4-488E-B949-E6920602E225.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I love this material and it matches nicely with my new couch. I am hoping I can make a cushion cover for my recliner with some of the scraps. <div><br /></div><div>Well I should go and see if I can find something for lunch and then see if I can interest myself in doing some crafting. My cleaning lady just left so my place looks lovely and I won't want to do anything to mess it up but I am toying with the idea of starting to quilt one of my flimsys. Who know what will happen.</div><div><br /></div><div>Toodles Linda<br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762374868984041722noreply@blogger.com0