New books

When my late husband and I got married in 1967, we lived in South Florida. Our wedding trip was to Wilmington, NC to see his family.  After we went through Charleston, SC (on Highway 17), I noticed roadside stands with women selling baskets. Several stands, actually. With our many trips going back and forth from NC to Fla, I always wanted to stop and look and buy one. We never did, and I regret that a lot. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about those beautiful baskets (and I still want one!!). I found a couple of books at Amazon.com and guess they will have to do for now. I became really interested in the Charleston area again after reading the Tea Shop mysteries by Laura Childs. (I really love these books!!!). Hope everyone is rested up from their Memorial Day weekend. Let us always remember those Veterans who have and continue to fight for our freedom.  Freedom isn't free!

Cloud 9

This is a picture of myself (on left) and my good friend, Tammy. This morning we met at the Cloud 9 (Christian) coffee shop in Mount Airy to work on prayer shawls for awhile. We hadn't had a visit since before the Holidays and it was good to get together and catch up on  current events. I asked the young man working there to take our picture, and he was nice enough to do so. It was an hour well spent....thanks Tammy!

Road Work

They have been working on the road in front of our home. It has been a mess for a couple of weeks now, but yesterday they started to put down new pavement. There were large trucks parked in our driveway/parking lot and they had a lead-car escorting traffic up and down the road. This morning, this "what-ever-it-is" was making such a noise that it shook our whole MH and scared Earl half to death. ( Being a Russian Blue he is "nervous" at best.)  I do have to admit that yesterday, when they were working on the other side of the road, a very nice semi-tractor-trailer truck driver (hauling large equipment) helped me to get out of the driveway & up the road. I'm not complaining (well, maybe a little), but I will be very glad when they are DONE! Progress, I guess.....or maybe just because there is a very rich man up the road who owns a winery.....just sayin'

Mother's Day

First of all, I want to say happy Mother's Day to mothers everywhere. Yesterday, my daughter took my son and I to Shiloh General Store, which is the Amish store in the next county over. It isn't that far away, but I rarely drive over 10 miles away from home any more. We ate lunch outside (sandwiches) and enjoyed Whoopie Pies! Their homemade breads are always good and we brought some home for later (also a jar of seedless blackberry jam). They had a lot of Amish goods for sale, and even some quilts hanging up near the ceiling so no one could touch them (wise idea). I was surprised that many of the quilts used printed fabric instead of all solids.  I have been a little under the weather lately, and was too tired to do much of anything else, and my son wanted to mow grass before it got too late, so we didn't stay out too long. It was a very nice day, and the sun was shining. We met a lot of nice shoppers who gave us good advice at the store. I know we will go back again soon. (Photo from the internet, as always, I forgot my camera.)

Easter 2012

This year we spent Easter Sunday at my daughter's home. The sun was shining and the Spring flowers were in full bloom. The temperatures were just right, too. Her dog Lucky was all excited to have us over and helped from under the kitchen table. It was a good day! The new photo in the header is of Pilot Mountain, which is seen from most locations throughout the Piedmont Triad area. I never get tired of seeing it, and the Native American legends say that "little people" live beneath the knob. ??? I've only been to the top of the mountain a couple of times. Mountain climbing is not my thing anymore! I hope that everyone has had a blessed Easter, and that we are all mindful of the reason for the Holiday; that is, Jesus Christ's death on the cruel cross to save us from our sins and allowing us the hope of a Heavenly future with Him.

I see something green!

Our old lawn mower was purchased from Lowe's in the mid-1980's. It lasted (with a lot of TLC and patience) until the end of last mowing season. Poor Donald (my son) had to keep picking up pieces and parts and reinstalling them every time he'd mow the grass. Over the weekend, after much deliberation (with himself) and internet searches, he decided to buy a John Deere mower (also from Lowes). Even though he doesn't like to have his picture made, he stopped long enough for me to take this photo of him and his new mower. (I think he likes it!)

I spent Saturday with my daughter and we went to Winston-Salem to search for a new mattress for her bed. I decided to spend the night at her house and had a good time playing with the Grand-dog. Wish I had photos of that!! Lucky dog is a delight to be around (but somewhat hyperactive), and her favorite thing to play is "fetch & fling". She sure got me over my fear of dogs!!

On the projects list....I finished up this weeks Barrister's Blocks and am coming down the home stretch with the Vintage afghan. I want to finish up that afghan before hot weather sets in (it is predicted to be near 80 later this week!)  Until later....God Bless.

Here I am, I think....

So guess it is time to check in. Photoless, but you know me...I hate taking pictures and usually get my son to do it for me. (He's been terribly busy at work.)  I've been working on my usual Prayer Shawls, the Vintage Afghan blanket, and the Farmer's Wife quilt blocks "Sow-a-Long", now called Barrister's Blocks (see sidebar).  I think I have about 30 of them made, but have not taken the time to count them. Other than that, the weather has been warmer this winter, my son bought me a new dishwasher and it was installed last week.  I Love It!! Thanks again, Donald.  And finally, Shizuku-chan and I will be celebrating our Birthdays later this month!

The photo above is from "icanhascheezeburger.com". I just love to look through their cat photos.

Sunday Snow!

It is beautiful to look at, but cold to get out in. We got about four inches yesterday and schools and the college is closed today. It is supposed to get up to near 50 this afternoon. All the snow will be melted soon. The first photo (all of them taken by my son, by the way) is of 'possum tracks on the front steps.