Four times

The number I will final finish today.

And the number of times these guys and gals came for a snack.  The flock so large they divided.  Are they carb loading because of the weather forecast?

I am.  They offer a dozen with butter and onions, frozen, just pop in the oven.  My hubs always enjoyed eating out, but we haven't since my diagnosis.  Just ordering coffee or tea while he eats is always greeted with looks from the server.  Sorry people.  You do not want to witness a person with no saliva eating.

I watch Colorado Cross Stitcher videos and she showed her hand warmers.  I immediately ordered the Ocoopa UT2s mini, smaller than hers.  I have Raynauds and my finger tips turn solid white in cold.  Honestly, gloves help but don't prevent.  I am most affected in stores.  These minis have a wrist lanyard and fit nicely in my hand, easily in a pocket.  Worked great in the car today, anxious to test in store.

Magnetic, pack is two.

  I saw a video online of a disgusting excuse for a mother ridiculing her little girl with obscenities in a group of children.  She was crying at the table, friends watching, telling her mom quietly she was embarrassing her.  Monster responded with more ridicule.  I've been in a highly stressed, agitated, anxious state lately.  Oh how I wish I was there.

Be safe, be warm, be careful.

A boarding kennel here is offering shelter for strays picked up.

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Next

Found this screen shot photo in my gallery, very similar to my other.  Must have been featured a while ago. Quick, easy, misaligned, perfect for distracted stitchers making errors.  This antique was not offered in a chart.

VERY similar to the 2.5" I previously stitched, looks like the same stitcher?

 I chose 36 count this time with the much darker dmc 221.  Now that I see the two together, sorry I didn't go lighter.

Not following exactly but with borders will finish about 3.5".  

The $641 for Eliquis is because almost every Part D rx plan for seniors carries a 618 deductible before coverage.  Eliquis is classed as tier 3 for Medicare, other plans it's tier 2.  As always, seniors pay more.  Deductible is not required for tier 1 and 2, but 3 and up it is.  Also for 3 and up, no more set co-pay.  Cost is 20-40% of actual cost depending on your plan.  My plan is 20%, so a $500/month drug in tier 3 will cost $100 after I pay the $618 deductible.

For Sherry B - no reply so here 'ya are.

Notforgotten Farm

Spools of my Thread

Today was brutally cold.

Physical therapy for my back starts tomorrow, shoulder ended.  I wish I wasn't such a slug.  I used to exercise, now I detest it.  That's sad.

The End.

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2026 Finish #2

Lion's Heart Pin Pillow

Bittersweet House

36 count ptp Sand

Every color changed.  Even the lawn.

Border omitted.

 

Denim backed after fringing the entire piece and changing my mind.

Enjoy your day.

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Leaf it

With what color?  I don't want several colors as charted, prefer one or maybe two shades.  The acorns? nuts? I did as red to show up.  I tried an orangey brown but being a single stitch it was not noticeable.  I chose 543 for the windows, slightly pink/peach/flesh, the pale creams seemed too bright.  

The heart was done with two threads on this 36 count to stand out.

Not sure about finishing the second one right now.  An ativan would help!  I saw posts from The Attic festivities and adore those small floral pillows.  Spending that much for a kit when I would not use the linen or especially the kitted backing, not going to happen.  And I'm not sure I could handle the detailed and confetti stitching.

Hope your weekend is peaceful.

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It's always something

 Continuing with the blue, liking it.

Something is not sitting well with the other.  Started stitching the tree which is charted the same color as the house, changed to several shades of brown, not right.  Maybe it's the blue of the windows?  Can't figure it out.

My stress level is quite high which may be clouding my judgment and focus.  I'll finish the blue first and then decide.

In the meantime on this snowy day, we'll make a batch of nutrolls.  First batch was gifted to friends.

Have a good day.

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A house of another color

I remember now why I didn't stitch this a second time for myself.

Didn't like the color, but I had no intention to study the chart for changes.  It's great as is.  But as I'm stitching, I'm thinking of 311.  So.  I stitched two.  This one as charted,

the second with a 311 blue house and rich gold lions.  

I think I prefer the original, but will continue to work on both and make a decision after lawn and tree are in, only because it's a quick and easy project.  Beige or dark gray for the windows will also change the look.  

That's all folks.

Be safe.

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