Today is a better day. I HAVE A PLAN .................... yes believe it or not I have a plan for working on THE ROOM today and it doesn't involve shoveling. ..................... I will let you know if it works. Not only do I have a plan I have a LIST...
I have also decided that there is no reason to keep quilt patterns that involve multiples of the same blocks as I get bored making the same block over and over and over again. That should help cut down the binders ............................. I really need to get ruthless with some of the stuff I keep.
I also have a few books ................... sit down so you are ready for this .............. I am going to give up ..................... yes you read that right I am giving up 4 maybe 5 books. This is a major decision for me as I love books, I mean really love them. One of the things that will help me relax is sitting in a room surrounded by books.
I have made a small doll for the Boomer Project just need to stuff it and I have a Teddy bear started. Both shawls I have committed to make are progressing nicely. Hopefully they will both be finished this month. I also started a pair of Mermaid socks for me.
Well I guess I should go and put my plan into action.
Monday, 16 March 2009
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Still frustrated
I still can't figure out why my photo won't load to my profile and I still can't see my followers. When I click on followers it tells me what it is..................... stupid blog...... can't possibly be operator error.......$^&%&^*(*)&((*)
I have been in the ROOM again and am trying to delete some of the binders I have but it doesn't seem to be working very well. I take stuff out that I figure I will never use and them I put new stuff in. The floor is a mess again but I have emptied 3 boxes today............................................. BUT there is a problem. My tapestry loom is on my sewing machine table in front of the shelving unit where the binders and magazines are going to go. The only place I can think of to put the tapestry loom is also the only place I have found for the drum-carders. I can't move the sewing machine table away from the shelves even with the tapestry loom on it because I have the floor covered in binders and magazines that need to go on the shelf.
SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I have been moving binders and papers into the dining room I walk past the table in the ROOM and think if I cleared this off I could sort in here instead of making a mess in the dining room but I don't know where to put the stuff that is on the table. On the positive side I have cleared out 3/4 of the stuff that was under the table.
I decide to give myself a break from the frustration of trying to figure out how to organize TOO MUCH STUFF and work on my blog ........................................ this has really lowered my frustration level ................................... right.
At least DH no longer has a tooth ache as he no longer has a tooth there and the play house arrived for the DGD so she is happy. As for the dog she seems to be back to her usual neurotic self.
If Cocker Spaniels are my favorite breed of dog WHY OH WHY do I have a Jack russell/Chihuahua cross?????????
I would go outside for a walk but the snow we had is now turning to rain and rain makes me cranky.......... actually today everything seems to be making me cranky. I think I will go make a bowl of popcorn, pour a glass of wine, get my book and take them into the bathroom and soak my body in a nice warm tub. That always makes me fell so much better.
I have been in the ROOM again and am trying to delete some of the binders I have but it doesn't seem to be working very well. I take stuff out that I figure I will never use and them I put new stuff in. The floor is a mess again but I have emptied 3 boxes today............................................. BUT there is a problem. My tapestry loom is on my sewing machine table in front of the shelving unit where the binders and magazines are going to go. The only place I can think of to put the tapestry loom is also the only place I have found for the drum-carders. I can't move the sewing machine table away from the shelves even with the tapestry loom on it because I have the floor covered in binders and magazines that need to go on the shelf.
SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I have been moving binders and papers into the dining room I walk past the table in the ROOM and think if I cleared this off I could sort in here instead of making a mess in the dining room but I don't know where to put the stuff that is on the table. On the positive side I have cleared out 3/4 of the stuff that was under the table.
I decide to give myself a break from the frustration of trying to figure out how to organize TOO MUCH STUFF and work on my blog ........................................ this has really lowered my frustration level ................................... right.
At least DH no longer has a tooth ache as he no longer has a tooth there and the play house arrived for the DGD so she is happy. As for the dog she seems to be back to her usual neurotic self.
If Cocker Spaniels are my favorite breed of dog WHY OH WHY do I have a Jack russell/Chihuahua cross?????????
I would go outside for a walk but the snow we had is now turning to rain and rain makes me cranky.......... actually today everything seems to be making me cranky. I think I will go make a bowl of popcorn, pour a glass of wine, get my book and take them into the bathroom and soak my body in a nice warm tub. That always makes me fell so much better.
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Not awake but
there is a contest at http://colorfulartgirl.blogspot.com/
Go check it out and maybe you will win something, you never know.
The large mouse is gone but has left evidence of her visit.
Last night I was running away from home. DH had an abscessed tooth so has been a bear for the last 5 days, DGD has been out of sorts because DH hasn't got her play house here yet and the dog is sulking because I went out with out her and DGD is getting more attention than she is. Do you wonder that I want to run away. DH said go early to knitting and have some dinner out first. After A&W dinner with Gail and knitting in the pool hall with the girls I was much better and decided to go home again. The trouble with running away from home is that there really isn't any place else I want to be for long. I think I need a weekend retreat. It beats the heck out of making stitch markers.
This is a great activity for instant gratification as they don't take a long time to make and you have something pretty to show for your work .................................. there is only one problem ............................. YOU ONLY NEED SO MANY STITCH MARKERS ................... once you have enough and all your friends have enough you really should stop making them ...but.................................................... This is my dining room table where I make the stitch markers.
Then I found these really neat beads. They are lemons, plums,bananas, grapes, beans,peas, and carrots.
Well it is 9:52 , i am still in my PJ's, I haven't had breakfast and only had ONE cup of coffee. I NEED MORE COFFEE. No one responds so I guess I will have to go make it myself. DH is at work.
I was so proud of myself because I was sure I had all my yarn on that one section of shelving in the ROOM except for the yarn in the living room, one 3 drawer plastic unit and 5 baskets plus the cedar chest full of hand spun. Laying in bed last night I REMEMBERED ...................... there is ANOTHER container of yarn in THE ROOM plus there are 4 sweaters (or is it 5) in the living room waiting to be unraveled ................................... darn, darn, darn. I thought I could start organizing the quilting.
I knew I shouldn't have checked.
I have done the bead stash and the button stash (sort of - I might need another 60 drawer parts chest) ................ they are just little plastic drawers. Actually I can probably manage with one of the smaller ones I have. I want to mount the 60 drawer one on the wall in THE ROOM
It is now 10:54. I am dressed, have had my breakfast and am on my second cup of coffee..................... I am almost human or as close as I get. Now to plan my day, dishes -hum the dishwasher isn't full so won't turn it on, vacuum -did that yesterday, laundry - maybe we aren't desperate for something to wear. I should put away the stitch marker making stuff and clear the chairs so people can sit on them. At the moment the only place to sit is my chair (where I am ) and DH's chair (where he isn't)
Not that there is anyone here who needs a chair but it would be good to have one or two free in case someone does come. I have made my bed but I could put away the books by the bed. At least I could if I had someplace to put them. I think I need another book shelf, but don't tell Lisa. Well I think I will just go do what strikes my fancy.
Go check it out and maybe you will win something, you never know.
The large mouse is gone but has left evidence of her visit.
Last night I was running away from home. DH had an abscessed tooth so has been a bear for the last 5 days, DGD has been out of sorts because DH hasn't got her play house here yet and the dog is sulking because I went out with out her and DGD is getting more attention than she is. Do you wonder that I want to run away. DH said go early to knitting and have some dinner out first. After A&W dinner with Gail and knitting in the pool hall with the girls I was much better and decided to go home again. The trouble with running away from home is that there really isn't any place else I want to be for long. I think I need a weekend retreat. It beats the heck out of making stitch markers.
This is a great activity for instant gratification as they don't take a long time to make and you have something pretty to show for your work .................................. there is only one problem ............................. YOU ONLY NEED SO MANY STITCH MARKERS ................... once you have enough and all your friends have enough you really should stop making them ...but.................................................... This is my dining room table where I make the stitch markers.
Then I found these really neat beads. They are lemons, plums,bananas, grapes, beans,peas, and carrots.
Well it is 9:52 , i am still in my PJ's, I haven't had breakfast and only had ONE cup of coffee. I NEED MORE COFFEE. No one responds so I guess I will have to go make it myself. DH is at work.
I was so proud of myself because I was sure I had all my yarn on that one section of shelving in the ROOM except for the yarn in the living room, one 3 drawer plastic unit and 5 baskets plus the cedar chest full of hand spun. Laying in bed last night I REMEMBERED ...................... there is ANOTHER container of yarn in THE ROOM plus there are 4 sweaters (or is it 5) in the living room waiting to be unraveled ................................... darn, darn, darn. I thought I could start organizing the quilting.
I knew I shouldn't have checked.
I have done the bead stash and the button stash (sort of - I might need another 60 drawer parts chest) ................ they are just little plastic drawers. Actually I can probably manage with one of the smaller ones I have. I want to mount the 60 drawer one on the wall in THE ROOM
It is now 10:54. I am dressed, have had my breakfast and am on my second cup of coffee..................... I am almost human or as close as I get. Now to plan my day, dishes -hum the dishwasher isn't full so won't turn it on, vacuum -did that yesterday, laundry - maybe we aren't desperate for something to wear. I should put away the stitch marker making stuff and clear the chairs so people can sit on them. At the moment the only place to sit is my chair (where I am ) and DH's chair (where he isn't)
Not that there is anyone here who needs a chair but it would be good to have one or two free in case someone does come. I have made my bed but I could put away the books by the bed. At least I could if I had someplace to put them. I think I need another book shelf, but don't tell Lisa. Well I think I will just go do what strikes my fancy.
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
There is a large mouse in the house.
There is a mouse in the house named "Despareau" (AKA-Shelby). Today the children in her class were to dress as a character from their favorite book so last night Jill and I were busy making mouse ears and a tail. She wore grey clothes and we painted her nose pink and drew whiskers on her cheeks. She was a very cute mouse............................. but rather squeaky.
I am frustrated with this blog. My followers aren't showing and I tried to change my photo and it won't let me load a new one.
Help doesn't HELP....... I think I will go back to making stitch markers.
I am frustrated with this blog. My followers aren't showing and I tried to change my photo and it won't let me load a new one.
Help doesn't HELP....... I think I will go back to making stitch markers.
Sunday, 8 March 2009
We were in the ROOM and returned.
Well my youngest DD was over yesterday and we did some work on my room. There really is more floor in there ........... who would have thunk it. I have a zillion buttons which is more than I thought. I found directions for BUTTON COASTERS, maybe I should do some. Each one takes 19 buttons, not that that will be noticeable. Oh well they are fun to look at and fun to sort if you only do a little at a time.
I need to unravel some of the sweaters I bought for re-cycling as the yarn seems to take up less space or so I think.................. could this be wishful thinking?????
Shelby has been here most of the weekend so we have had our DGD fix as far as she is concerned. Now to see the older DGD.
Must phone her Mother tomorrow. Meant to phone DS today but by the time things settled down it was 10:00 or 11:00 in Regina.
I am working on a Mario shawl today ......... I have so many thing to do I am trying to set certain days for certain projects. I am also trying very hard not to start anything new until I have a few things finished.
The dining room table is still covered with stitch making materials but I may put them away tomorrow. We will see what happens tomorrow.
I need to unravel some of the sweaters I bought for re-cycling as the yarn seems to take up less space or so I think.................. could this be wishful thinking?????
Shelby has been here most of the weekend so we have had our DGD fix as far as she is concerned. Now to see the older DGD.
Must phone her Mother tomorrow. Meant to phone DS today but by the time things settled down it was 10:00 or 11:00 in Regina.
I am working on a Mario shawl today ......... I have so many thing to do I am trying to set certain days for certain projects. I am also trying very hard not to start anything new until I have a few things finished.
The dining room table is still covered with stitch making materials but I may put them away tomorrow. We will see what happens tomorrow.
Friday, 6 March 2009
A Great Aunt
I am going to be a Great Aunt, not that I haven't always been a great aunt but now I will offically have the title. My Wendy sister's daughter Koren and DH Mike are expecting in November. Wendy is very, very, very happy to become a Grandmother.
Wednesday night at the pool hall Glady's and I did a swap- she wanted some stitch markers for some friends so offered to trade her rainbow cowl for stitch markers. We both went away happy.
Thursday night I went to Knitopia for the evening .............. it was a very quiet night but fun. I am to the half-way point on the Queen of the Earth stole and it is looking very nice, even if I do say so myself.
Today was a rather quiet day which was nice.I didn't get a lot done but that is okay.
Wednesday night at the pool hall Glady's and I did a swap- she wanted some stitch markers for some friends so offered to trade her rainbow cowl for stitch markers. We both went away happy.
Thursday night I went to Knitopia for the evening .............. it was a very quiet night but fun. I am to the half-way point on the Queen of the Earth stole and it is looking very nice, even if I do say so myself.
Today was a rather quiet day which was nice.I didn't get a lot done but that is okay.
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Laundering money
I never empty Bill's pockets. I figure if I can wash, dry and fold his clothes, he can empty the pockets and put them away. So the other day when I was taking the wet clothes out of the washer I found MONEY............................. folding money ............... a fair amount of it. Usually money found in the washer is mine but this day I handed him his money and said" I laundered this for you, ironing is extra."
Today I went to Jackie's to quilt. I finally arrived there at 11:30. (I just couldn't get moving this morning). We looked at the quilt she was doing on her long arm machine, checked out some patterns and talked about what we were going to do today. Then we picked out fabric for a quilt we found in one of her magazines. Next we picked fabric for this memorial wall hanging she wants to do, followed by looking at the fabric for my quilt. By this time we were hungry so we had lunch with a glass of red wine and looked at photos from our various quilting retreats. Then we sorted through two of her closets, had some more wine and had a short visit with Janet who came to drop off her quilt top for Jackie to quilt. By now it is 4:30, she hasn't sewn or cut any of her quilt blocks and I haven't sewn my Dear Jane block so we get to work on the day''s projects. Jill phones, Cory phones, Bill phones, John comes home, it is now 5:30 and time to leave. It was a great day even if we didn't get anything done on our planned projects.
On the knitting front the 2 shawls are progressing, my car knitting socks are getting a little longer, I have made a ton of stitch markers. I really need to find a market for these or quit making them ..........................aaaaaawwwwwwwweeee .......... but they are so much fun to make. HUMMMMMMM ........... who else do I know that can use stitch markers?
Today I went to Jackie's to quilt. I finally arrived there at 11:30. (I just couldn't get moving this morning). We looked at the quilt she was doing on her long arm machine, checked out some patterns and talked about what we were going to do today. Then we picked out fabric for a quilt we found in one of her magazines. Next we picked fabric for this memorial wall hanging she wants to do, followed by looking at the fabric for my quilt. By this time we were hungry so we had lunch with a glass of red wine and looked at photos from our various quilting retreats. Then we sorted through two of her closets, had some more wine and had a short visit with Janet who came to drop off her quilt top for Jackie to quilt. By now it is 4:30, she hasn't sewn or cut any of her quilt blocks and I haven't sewn my Dear Jane block so we get to work on the day''s projects. Jill phones, Cory phones, Bill phones, John comes home, it is now 5:30 and time to leave. It was a great day even if we didn't get anything done on our planned projects.
On the knitting front the 2 shawls are progressing, my car knitting socks are getting a little longer, I have made a ton of stitch markers. I really need to find a market for these or quit making them ..........................aaaaaawwwwwwwweeee .......... but they are so much fun to make. HUMMMMMMM ........... who else do I know that can use stitch markers?
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