Hi folks. First off, the little tree. I purchased it a few years ago at JoAnn's 75% off sale, no previous photo. I didn't remove any branches, just cut them because they were all very long. The top were extended as far as the bottom branches, so I used the snips to shorten and shape.
This very small tree was full with single branches coming from the main trunk and I cut/removed more than half, used floral tape (or brown electrical tape) to then wrap the trunk. If there are smaller branches coming off each limb, it takes a while to shorten them all. But I've done that too on a six footer.
Another option is outlining the large buds with the gold thread. I used the Paint program on the left border and I like it. But the gold buds not being outlined would bother me.
Bud is eating very little, sleeping, enjoying a soft brushing. Petey has gained a lot of weight and is trying his best to sneak into the house. Nit and even failing Bud attacked him, Missy runs and hides. She used to swat him but since he "caught up" with her this summer, she won't get near him. I can't have cat fights in the house. I'm careful when petting him, can sense when he will strike and haven't been scratched in a while.
Carole is feeling and breathing better. You asked why she didn't question the change. Not something she does, ever. It's like she is afraid of insulting doctors, and especially Cleveland Clinic, they can do no wrong. I wasn't there because the Clinic did not allow family during Covid. She was taken from our hospital by ambulance, and we picked her up at the door after discharge. She told me they added a baby aspirin back to her list, but nothing else. I need to see her paperwork on release because she has hearing loss, and at 82, does get things confused. Her PCP (I can't go in with her) will check those records when he hears of this I'm sure.
Hope your weekend was pleasant. My snow melted and I moved the lighted wire tree to the front in place of the grapevine. Love it.
Be careful. Carole's friends are all still sick along with several of our friends. Some very sick, others not as much, all testing positive. We've been wearing masks for almost nine months, staying home, and distancing. And the world having been shut down for months only delayed the spread. There will be a lot of people with immunity in 2021, and I wonder if we will be required to test for those antibodies before receiving the vaccine.
Stay safe friends!!
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Hmmmm....I am not seeing a huge difference from the ecru, but if you are to make the change, I say go with the 712. I vote no to the outlining...just don't care for it for some reason?? And also no to the 3865...yes, too stark. How does indecisive me know that? Because I am staring at a skein of it that I just eliminated in favor of 3866 on my current project. And, gee...even that looks kinda stark (but I am doing it on a dark, dark, linen....) Awww...poor, poor Bud.... At least it sounds as though he is somewhat comfortable??? Glad your snow melted. ~Robin~
Perhaps you could outline the buds in a slightly darker shade of beige, but just with back stitch rather than a cross, less obvious that way. I do that quite a bit if something isn't standing out as much as I would like.
Good morning, Marly. Praying for Bud and NO you don't need cat fights in the house.
Several of my small pieces have called for back stitching. That helps to bring out areas that otherwise would go unnoticed.
Can't imagine "snipping" a ? six footer. You know what you're doing.......I wouldn't know where to start.
Hope you have a good week ahead.
Charlotte in Va.
Cat fights on the porch are stressful enough for all concerned, inside the house... no thank you. Sad about Bud, but at least he still can have a bit of happy and comfort with being brushed.
I don't think I'd outline the light buds, somehow it makes them too different from the other buds. I'm guessing if the gold buds were outlined even darker would be too dark? Or too busy?
Glad Carole is feeling better, and hope her doctor gets it all straightened out.
I am glad Carole is breathing better, less stressful for you. I like the buds outlined makes them "pop". My cats go out during the day and when you hear that unmistakable howl we run to the windows. So far neither of my cats seems injured, the female ( 16 years Old ) is a weird cat, she is mean to us but has been know to sit right beside a feral cat like best friends. My male is afraid of his own shadow. He would run and hide when people came over ( remember those days) but see a strange cat in the neighborhood and he is after it in a shot! Be well.
Happy to hear Carole is doing better.
Hard to know what to believe about Covid. Does anyone really know???
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