I found a box

to fit the sampler I wanted to sell.  Finally!  So once I pack for shipping I will list it here, probably in a day or two.  Price?  Hmmmm.  That requires thought of which I am incapable of at this time. 

 

I found a family that could use my extra paint so time was spent checking the gallons and making sure formulas were there so they could get more if needed.  When you are out of shape, it's amazing what can wear you out.  Need to start exercising and found a link on FB for a sample DVD of Body Groove for shipping charge of $4.54.  I'm sure my arms will be knocking things off the wall and busting ceiling lamps but what the hell?  Leslie Sansone and I have a long standing relationship and with new DVDs I have not yet pranced to, we will be reacquainted soon.  I hope. 

Later....

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More than half

Just by a little.  But it shouldn't take long to finish this very small sampler from a photo.  It's the one I started a few months ago from an Ebay offer for an antique.  Had no idea of the size since there was no chart/stitch count, but on the coarse 28 count it may finish at 4 x 8 inch.  I'm following the original colors somewhat, just a few changes.  How sweet would this be on 40 count.

 

Have a great day!

 

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Pork and kraut on new years

or the day after, is a tradition to supposedly bring good luck in the new year.  And if mine is any indication, I'm in for a hell of a ride in 2019. 

 

I set the Instant Pot or crockpot on top my range with a padded towel beneath when using those appliances. It saves counter space and is easy clean up from any spills.  The range's controls are facing out and when I bent over to add the potatoes, I inadvertently pushed it in, setting the front burner to high heat.  A few minutes later I noticed a very odd odor and the pad beneath the crock was on fire. I grabbed tongs and threw what was left into the sink, started the exhaust fan, opened two exterior doors and four windows.  Smoke swirled but failed to leave.  Needless to say, after what I went through because of the outdoor fire I did not need a house filled with heavy smoke. 

 

The smoke wasn't leaving but cats did.  Nit was rolled in a fight yesterday and came home completely covered in clay mud.  Completely.  Could not see his fur for the thick goo.  And of course when they don't allow you to touch them, it makes for a difficult situation.  He was worn out and I decided to barricade him in the back room and keep him inside (not an easy task).  About a half hour into the smoke fiasco, I happened to look outside and saw the little devil wandering away looking somewhat like a chocolate iced yule log.  He obviously found his way out the open doors.

 

I am still choking and after Fabreze, candles, fans, exhausts, and a good cleaning, all stinks.  ALL.  Everything was 100% cotton so I am surprised at the rank odor.  What really surprised me is that the stove top was saved.  These marks from the fire would be, so I thought, permanent.  But after using two soaking applications of Affresh and really hard scrubbing, most all is gone.  On top of that, the pork was terribly dry and tough, the raccoons are feasting tonight.

 

The large oval crock pot is ruined but we took it apart and discarded the electrics, recycled the metals.  The inside yielded an aluminum inner liner that can be painted and used as a planter, and the removable white ceramic liner can be also.  Jess will love both.

 

I'm eating a few oranges and will simmer the skins with cloves in one pot and vinegar in another to try to rid the smoke odor.

Off to a good start!  Hope yours was better.

 

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Like riding a bike

But do I enjoy it as much as I used to?

 

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Seeing dots and pink spots

I was browsing Pinterest this morning and came across a lot of really sweet smalls for Christmas.  This one made me smile through the lingering but mild headache.

 

 

I purchased the dot linen a while back, also the checkered, and haven't come up with a chart for them.  I do love this guy!  Wonder who designed him.

 

Made my Nona's onion pizza.  Simple pizza dough topped with sliced onions (not sweet) tossed in a good olive oil, sprinkled with oregano, salt and pepper.

 

Packing up the decorations today while Mr. Bud snores the morning away.  He has had only two accidents inside in the years we've had him, but to prevent future I am insisting he go outside for a bit late afternoon.  If it's cold or rainy (which is the only time they come inside), he can use the box in the garage.  It's much larger than the one in the house and I plan to sprinkle catnip in it.  He loves that stuff.

 As for the house I referred to, I don't have a phone to photograph it, nor would I.  Their massive home with red lights in every window, red lamp lights, red house light, red garage lights, 5 red spotlights, and blue and purple lighted treetops with green trunks, is their choice.  Red is nice, but the theme is lost in the excess.  Could be what they love, could be what a special needs person inside loves.  Maybe they have small children who get to choose.  They display it proudly and any jet flying over appreciates the guidance.  Personally, I saw pink for an hour after.

 

Have a happy and healthy 2019 everyone!

 

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Edit - Thanks for the tip on the "bell" to subscribe.  When I click subscribe, it changed to subscribed so I assumed that was it!

Things that make me nuts

Hope your holiday was enjoyable and your loved ones are well. 

I've been shamed by friends into getting a phone.  Which one?  LG?  Samsung?  iPhone?  What carrier?  Verizon?  AT&T?  No contract?

About Flosstube …. Teresa Kogut has a new one as have others over the months, and although I subscribe I never receive a notice.  How come?  Do you get emails or notifications of new videos?  What am I doing wrong?

About Instagram …. I started viewing the photos of people I follow, and they only go back a day or two.  If I click on their icon or name on the right, I am directed to their stories.  So I need to click on their icon over their photo/post and do this for everyone to see what I missed in the last week?   Many posts mention a blog, webpage, or site to go to for more info or a source and I can never find it.  I click on the arrow to view the entire post but the writer does not offer a link, only to go there.  WHERE?  Are links not allowed in posts?

About Blogger ….. Because I am not Google+ and do not want to be, I can't leave posts on blogs that are, can't see their profiles, can't get their email address, can't leave a message. 

New Year's Eve I am planning on doing what I usually do.  Nothing.  In the afternoon we will take a ride to Dunkin for the last day of the $2 cappuccino sale.  Then we'll ride around for one last time in the expensive home developments, and I'll make fun of their decorations.  That's not nice, but contrary to what you believe, I'm not.  I can't help it!  Everyone has their own style and memories of Christmas past that they may want to continue.  But a million dollar home that looks like a whorehouse in Disneyland, ya' gotta wonder.  My bad.  None of my business!

Have a great new year, please be careful if going out!

 

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