Church Sale Season

A red shoulder hawk, or coopers hawk, hung out one morning. They all knew he was there; it was dead quiet outside. I believe he is a juvenile.

My beautiful azalea. When you go near it all you hear is buzzzzz. The bees are dancing with joy.

I had a bag of oyster crackers that needed something. I flavored them with dry ranch and dill spices – yum!

This rug has been done for some time but not bound. I decided I wanted to frame it like sweet Davey Degraf in VT does. Husband helped, and I do like it. My first 3 cut piece.

I finished my Halloween piece. I will hunt the thrift stores for a frame.

My granddaughter, aka Sweet B, wanted to do a tea junk journal. I gave her a water color journal, and she went right to work. She wants it to be about the teas she and I try.

Sweet B has an amazing soul and heart. I love her to the moon and back.

Church sale time, and I found these. Do you know what they are used for?

When you need to roll out a dough to a certain thickness, it measures it for you. I have 3 different thicknesses: a find for $1.00.

I also found this lamp shade. I have a lot of them, all found at thrift stores or sales. They go so well in our house.

I took my car to the garage for an oil change and I look down and I never put shoes on! I was mad about it; I did not want outside germs on my slippers. Husband said I was just like the college kids scuffing around in slippers.

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I had the nicest Mother's Day. My daughter and son-in-law hosted a brunch for us and her in-laws. My son-in-law did a great job. It was a lovely way to celebrate.

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Back to the eye doctor tomorrow for my checkup. I can't wait to get back to normal.

Mistakes

Trying out my camera on my new phone. The full moon.

My crow is getting a little more brave. Coming closer.

We have had rain and things are a beautiful green and the azaleas are lovely.

I finished the small piece I was stitching. But can you tell me what big mistake I made?..........the leaves were stitched upside down. They are staying that way lol.

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I had my second eye done Tuesday. And what a nice difference. I controlled my Addison's and all is well.

Have a wonderful day!

New Phone

Well this sweet dog headed for home today. We will miss her and I think she will miss us.

A tree on our walk being decimated by woodpeckers. This tree is mostly dead so I am sure it was full of nice juicy bugs. 

I met my daughter at the thrift store to give her back the dog. I got a few things. The top and jacket with a summer purse 12.00.

And something for fun how to read tea leaves. 

I was able to finish my rug I have been working on since Nov. I will not start another rug until fall. I plan to paint and do my junk journal this summer.

Since my Addison's flared up when I had my first cataract done. I have struggled with vertigo off and on and just a general feeling lethargic. Today is the first day I have felt myself. 

I have had Addison's for 30 years. (President Kennedy had Addison's.) When my adrenal glands failed. I was pretty sick before it was figured out. And since then I have had a few issues but this one hit me the hardest in the 30 years. My next eye is Tuesday so I am trying to be better prepared. 

So forgive me for dropping out I will try to get around to visit everyone soon. 

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We got new phones in all this process and it is a steep learning curve our phones were old and so are we!

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We are getting much needed rain today so I am tucked in my rug room painting. 

Have a wonderful day!

Spring?

We are dog sitting while my Grand and family are on spring break. We tired her out with walks and being outside with us while raking.

We went to a fund raiser for a very young fire chief who is fighting cancer. Husband made the firetruck and put it up for silent auction. This is the guy who had the winning bid of 630.00. Husband was so pleased he could help raise some money. (Husband on left)

The geraniums are coming to life I finally put them in soil. 

Fedx delivered a box and as he handed it to me he said "I had him as my teacher in school in the 80s."Lol yes husband was a teacher you never know when a former student will show up.

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Vertigo is better thanks for all the suggestions. 

The next eye is May 5th.

I hope to be better prepared. 

Vertigo Ugg

The Cataract surgery went perfectly. 

But I got vertigo and I did not handle my autoimmune addisons very well. So it was a little scary for awhile. 

And because of vertigo I wasn't on line much at all. 

Thank you for all your wonderful encouragement. The next eye is May 5th. 

Baking Fail

I went to spend a couple of days with my sweet grand while her parents got to play.

 

Like any good bargain hunter I thrifted on the way there. New Clark brand boots. So vintage looking. I will happily tuck them away for next winter. 

A Lily Pulitzer dress for my daughter. I also got a couple of pieces of clothing for myself and some tapered candles to burn this summer on the porch.

My sweet Grand and I treated ourselves to a very luxurious foot soak and dinner out. I purchased this mug at the spa (they sell a lot of teas.) 

I also did something I have never done before. While my grand was in school. I parked my car at one end of town and walked down to a little resturant and sat by myself and had breakfast! I then shopped at the little shops on the walk back. 

I decided to make a morning glory quick bread. Lots of ingredients and then while washing up....

Two chips in my mixing bowl ugg! Where did the chips go in the bread? So out it went. 

I had all of these farm fresh eggs....

So I made a custard pie.

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I am having Cataract surgery on Tuesday. I was doing OK but now I am a little freaked out. So good thoughts please.

   Have a wonderful week.

Keeping The Faith

Yesterday's weather! Because the ground had warmed up the roads mostly were not bad. Some parts of the state had some accidents. I was able to go play mahjong with a great group of ladies.

And this is 24 hours later! Welcome to N.H. It is 40s and I got a walk in finally. 

I also got my geraniums out and into water for a good soak before I put them in a pot for the season. 

        Thanks for the visit.

The Big Clean Up

 I did the lamb cake for the first time this year. Not bad, not bad, except I did not put enough frosting under him to anchor him, and he slowly leaned backwards lol. But he was tasty and everyone like him. 

I forgot to take these out for everyone to try. Too bad husband and I will have to eat them and yes, they taste just like coffee!

I went out early Sat morning for a just a few things and the local grocery store was marking everything Easter 1/2 price! I grabbed something for my husband and wished I had waited to buy the candy for the kids because there was a lot still there to purchase. 

We had 23 in attendance kids and adults, and it was raining!! But we made the best of it and got through it. 

A couple of weeks ago I met up with my sweet friend Donna, and she gave me this pottery candle/incense holder. It is so pretty.

I have been painting a bit when I am not too busy. 

And today on my way out of yoga, I stopped at the little thrift store. I purchased these threads that are 100 percent wool for 7.00. I do plan on sharing with my grand and sweet friends so hopefully it will get used. 

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It is a very blustery day today, but I need to get walking more. I am praying for good weather soon!

Have a wonderful week!

P.S. Thank you for all the well wishes you truly are the best. I am much better I think in the next day or so I will be 100 percent (almost there)

Head Cold

I have a bad head cold. Because of other issues I can not take coldmeds. So a heated eye mask is my friend. I tried a Netti pot my ears squeeked every time I blew my nose. I hope by tomorrow it is much better.

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Happy Easter everyone♡

Getting Ready

Welcome!

I have been busy decorating and making lists for Easter. I thought a coffee would be a nice break.

A tree decorated with some of my Grands eggs she has colored over the years.

And a couple of very funny ones on the window sill.

I have shown my sock bunny before. When we were first married my husband went away for a week to work on a friend's house that had burned. And he brought home this♡

A vintage decoration.

And I bought this thrifting in the past few months I have been busy watching you-tube videos on just how to do this. Wish me luck!

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We went to my step dads funeral. There was a nice turn out of family and long time friends. May he rest in peace.

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I played Mahjong games on my own. We played 4 games and I won 2 and was waiting for 1 tile in one game. I am really enjoying it and have met some lovely people. 

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Busy week ahead. I need to shop, organize our egg hunt, and fill my grands easter basket to the brim!

Have a great week!