Yes, it is another Christmas. Strangely I haven't been singing as many songs as I like to sing during the season. This is the first year I haven't worn my Christmas pin. And I didn't put up the Christmas tree this year. Although all this sounds sad, I am not sad. I just feel right.
I went to CJE and AE's house yesterday to help clean out his mom's closet. It was an archaeological dig and then some. It is apparently going to take a few days of pulling things out, rather than a one day event. CJE and I did not want to traumatize him and it was beginning to be apparent that he was saddened to see us take both cars loaded to Care and Share to drop off sacks of stuff.
I did bring home a sack of woolen clothing that could be made into fabric for rug hooking. I left it out on the screened porch last night to freeze any critters. I will sort it out there, wash them, and cut them into useable parts.
I just read an interesting idea for dyeing fabric that I want to try out. It looked like fun and something to experiment with.
I began giving Patty a medicine "treat" that has chondroitin in it. She just thinks it is a treat, and gobbles it down. I am hoping this will help her hips and back knee joints. She is having some difficulty with jumping. She is more "spacey" lately and it is obvious she is thinking through the process of whatever task she is supposed to be doing. The OT in me watches her and tries to think of creative ways to keep her independent.
I just heard honking and looked up. Evidently my neighbor across the road has relatives coming. Three cars pulled in behind each other and through her gate.
I have been knitting on my sweater and have one more inch before the ribbing. I have slogged through all the miles of stockinette, and relief is in sight. I started knitting a feather/fan scarf with some of handspun yarn. The colorway is so gorgeous. It reminds me a forest floor with shadows, moss, and tiny flowers. I will post a pic next time.
Today is a beautiful sunny day. This has been the cloudiest and gloomiest weather month. We have had drizzle, freezing rain, drizzle, and more drizzle. Clouds every day. I think I will wash something and hang on the line. It was cold last night, but pleasant today.
I had Santa Claus when I got home last night. Someone (I don't know who) sent me a new camera. It isn't an expensive one, but nice. It has more megapixels than the one I had. I also got my package from Ryan and Holly. She always finds the best little gifts. I would rather get a sack of small gifts than one big one. I donated money to a charity for them, and I sent them a few items in the mail. I know that it is cheating to do that, but I like to think that they appreciate the idea of the donation.
I guess I jinxed the sky. Clouds just covered up the sun. Sigh!
I haven't been very faithful to this blog. I think I need to reassess what I want to do about that. I either have to close it or write more often. I guess now that my book is published, I could write more here. I just don't seem to "get around to it".
I also need to consider what to do with all the "stuff" I have lying around. I need to finish some projects that have lingered too long in the unfinished line.
Instead of thinking about any of this, I think I will go and watch the birds. I think this is a sit and stare out the window kind of day.
More pictures next time. Have a Merry Christmas!
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Happy Election Day!
I am sick-I mean really, really sick- of all the stupid campaign ads. I have gotten so used to just walking away from the t.v. when there is all that crap going on. I mean-Campaign 2010- is the newest slogan!
Anyway, the weekend went pretty fast. We got a late start, and we ended up at our meeting place later than planned. Our ride was waiting on us. It took a major effort to unload all our gear! One would think that we were staying a week or two. But luckily we had eaten in the car while driving, and all we had to do was set up our tents in the dark and settle in.
It was the worst coldest night I have ever spent in a tent. It wasn't just me, either, because everyone in a tent was complaining about being cold. I have spent many nights in a tent with the same sleeping bag, and I have had my tent covered in snow and frost. I have never been as cold as I was Friday night.
Patty was shivering so badly that I stuck her down into my sleeping bag. Now you have to picture me in a mummy down bag with a little dog stuck in the bag. I was not able to zip it totally closed, but I was able to pull it up and around my head.
We got up pretty late, despite all the noise of the early risers. You have to imagine that there are always early risers that start the coffee, start the hot water, and are generally pretty noisy. There were more small, little children than we have had in a very long time. They were pretty raucous and tree-climbing and pretty much having a great time in the woods.
After our Saturday night meal-always a community meal- we had our trick or treat time for the kids. Then there was the spider hunt, which the kids all love. Finally we had a video session with everyone telling their memorable story about Mirkwood. It was the 30th anniversary, and this was a documentation and testimonial video. I snagged one of the couches in the cabin as my sleeping place for the night. It was much more comfortable than a cold tent.
Patty blossomed. She went from person to person and socialized all the whole time. She really won everyone's heart. I was like a proud parent watching her. She actually snuggled in my lap a couple of times during events and took little naps. She pretty much ignored the other dogs. She never barked or made any noises. Oh-and she actually did a First. She drank out of the creek! I was so proud of her. It took a while to figure out she was not going to get a bath, and that it was safe to just drink the water.
I got little knitting done. CJE, JE, and I did get a lot talked about our booth at Mt. Magazine.
Last night my son and his new fiance (notice no longer girlfriend) called to talk to me about their trip. My heart is so full of love and emotion about it that I can hardly express much. She told me she finally is able to talk about the trip without crying. She loved the family ring, and the history behind it. We laughed about their last visit, and how hard it was to keep everything secret and how hard it was getting the ring out of the house without her knowing. They are thinking of a January wedding. Pretty quick!
I have been studying cameras. I have pretty much settled on something, but I have not really gone into the stores to shop for it. I know blogs are pretty boring without pics.
Time to find something to eat. Have a good week!
Anyway, the weekend went pretty fast. We got a late start, and we ended up at our meeting place later than planned. Our ride was waiting on us. It took a major effort to unload all our gear! One would think that we were staying a week or two. But luckily we had eaten in the car while driving, and all we had to do was set up our tents in the dark and settle in.
It was the worst coldest night I have ever spent in a tent. It wasn't just me, either, because everyone in a tent was complaining about being cold. I have spent many nights in a tent with the same sleeping bag, and I have had my tent covered in snow and frost. I have never been as cold as I was Friday night.
Patty was shivering so badly that I stuck her down into my sleeping bag. Now you have to picture me in a mummy down bag with a little dog stuck in the bag. I was not able to zip it totally closed, but I was able to pull it up and around my head.
We got up pretty late, despite all the noise of the early risers. You have to imagine that there are always early risers that start the coffee, start the hot water, and are generally pretty noisy. There were more small, little children than we have had in a very long time. They were pretty raucous and tree-climbing and pretty much having a great time in the woods.
After our Saturday night meal-always a community meal- we had our trick or treat time for the kids. Then there was the spider hunt, which the kids all love. Finally we had a video session with everyone telling their memorable story about Mirkwood. It was the 30th anniversary, and this was a documentation and testimonial video. I snagged one of the couches in the cabin as my sleeping place for the night. It was much more comfortable than a cold tent.
Patty blossomed. She went from person to person and socialized all the whole time. She really won everyone's heart. I was like a proud parent watching her. She actually snuggled in my lap a couple of times during events and took little naps. She pretty much ignored the other dogs. She never barked or made any noises. Oh-and she actually did a First. She drank out of the creek! I was so proud of her. It took a while to figure out she was not going to get a bath, and that it was safe to just drink the water.
I got little knitting done. CJE, JE, and I did get a lot talked about our booth at Mt. Magazine.
Last night my son and his new fiance (notice no longer girlfriend) called to talk to me about their trip. My heart is so full of love and emotion about it that I can hardly express much. She told me she finally is able to talk about the trip without crying. She loved the family ring, and the history behind it. We laughed about their last visit, and how hard it was to keep everything secret and how hard it was getting the ring out of the house without her knowing. They are thinking of a January wedding. Pretty quick!
I have been studying cameras. I have pretty much settled on something, but I have not really gone into the stores to shop for it. I know blogs are pretty boring without pics.
Time to find something to eat. Have a good week!
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