More popular than my sampler!

Wow.  Entries are closed!!  I got way more requests for the magazine than my finished Henry VI!!  Jan R in GA was chosen by Random.  Sorry I didn't have more to o f f er!

 

Except for appointments every day next week, things are settling down a bit.  No real stories.  My cousin is awaiting knee surgery so no browsing, shopping, steps, walks, could be done.  It's hard (with dry mouth and lips) to talk from early morning to late night, and no one including my sister o f f ered to have them over, even for a few hours to give me a break.  Everyone came here for dinners so they could visit with the other cousins. The contractor that installed our windows and repaired the siding (the OUTSTANDING finish carpenter) came to do our crown moulding and change the front door.  We had to tell him it was not a good time which killed me.  We've waited almost a year for him and had to turn him away until next spring.  When you have piled furniture in a room to clear others for painting, have a total mess, need to rid a bathroom of personal items, have no idea what their food likes are, rushing through stores, it's not as relaxing a visit as it should be.   If we had known of the visit, our schedule and preparations would have been out of the way so accommodating this sweet family would have felt like a welcome party rather than a chore. 

 

I found this last week, would like to try having the medal replaced.  Since the only remaining relative is a nephew, not sure they will.  My brother was not permitted to request medals from our uncle that were lost, so I'm assuming this will be the case.   He was killed in the war, never married, no children, parents are of course deceased, but I will inquire.  When another cousin filed with the VA for replacement of her father's medals, she waited a year, called, was told by a snotty female that they don't have to do anything they don't want to.  Really?  So she checked with our local VA (very helpful and wonderful employees) for assistance and was told the same, they do what they want and she may never get the medals.  That federal worker, as others with tenure, can't be fired so where is the incentive to do their job?   Are they ever going to correct this ridiculous protection and waste of our tax dollars?

 

 

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Country Home

A quick notice about the Country Home magazine published quarterly.  It's not a primitive magazine, not completely vintage, it's a mix of ideas.  I am renewing my subscription and in doing so can send a year to a friend free of charge.  If you're interested in receiving this publication (must not be a current subscriber), please email me (click the following or top right)

samplersandsantas@gmail.com

and I will pull a name if more than one.

No cost to you or me!!

 

And a note to travelers.  Do not surprise relatives or friends with an extended visit unless you are staying at a hotel.    

 

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Henry's new home

I didn't use Random, just strips of folded paper this time.  I grabbed, unfolded, and Truus was written inside.  If you're still in the Netherlands, I have your address.  Thanks to all for entering.

 

Carole had no improvement in her heart function so he increased meds and added another.  We will take her back in three weeks and six weeks.  Mark was on a golf outing this past weekend in North Carolina.  They drove 12 hours all night, the condo wasn't ready until 3pm, and they never got to take a quick nap before golfing 36 holes.  Three days later they drove the 12 hours again, so today's four hours in the car and all the walking at the Clinic has him totally exhausted.  We took her to dinner on the way home (it's her birthday), came home and changed clothes, hit the sofa, and struggled to keep our eyes open.  The phone rang.  Our house guests are already in town instead of Thursday.  So we will be darn busy with the sudden visit and meals, I may not get to the post office this week Truus.  I will let you know when it is mailed.

 

Thanks for your advice on the hair issue.  Sharon thank you for the info on Ferritin.  Mine is low but the accepted levels with this lab are 8 -220 so it wasn't caught.  At 40, it may be a contributing factor but my doctor said no supplements, get the iron from plant based foods (she pushes the diet constantly).  I already eat the majority on the list she suggested so I will look into a supplement on my own.  Also will start Viviscal which contains zinc, another low number, and check into Saw Palmetto.  I use a powdered product called Toppix to fill in the shiny scalp.  I tried other brands and like this one best.  Redkin also makes several products for texture and thickening hair appearance which my cousin loves.  Thanks again!! 

 

  Have a great week everyone!

 

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Change of plans

Just found out I am getting house guests again in two days.  Tuesday will be all day in the Clinic so I have lots to do in a short period of time.  I am moving up the giveaway to Tuesday night at 8pm instead of Wednesday.  Doesn't look like many of you are interested so I may not even need Random.

 

I am also offering a free year to Country Home magazine which I get for a friend upon my renewal.  That will be next week, remind me please!!

 

And if anyone can give me some advice on products for hair loss, I'm all ears.  My once thick coarse head of wild hair has been falling out this past year and is continuing.  Handfuls.  So upsetting, been tested, no answers.  The top is actually see through to the scalp and is getting worse, Toppix helps the look but I need to do something before it's gone.  Been taking Biotin and D3 and B's for many months.  I know of women that used Rogaine, one had more loss and no growth, another stopped it and became worse than before.  Next step - I am considering an appointment with a follicular transplant doctor if it doesn't stop. 

 

If you still want to enter the Henry offer, please do so on this post only...

https://samplers-and-santas.blogspot.com/2019/10/simple-flimsy.html

 

Enjoy your day.

 

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Catching rays

A sunny day in the warmth of a leaf pile.

He's easy to spot now, but come winter he will blend right in with the white crap.

 

 

 

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Simple, flimsy,

but a sweet finish.  Fusible interfaced, lined with muslin, reckless hand stitched edges.

A piece of dyed something or other slipped through the top for hanging.

3" wide x 8.5 with fringe.

Want it?  Speak up on this post!

Cleveland this week among other appointments so let's say Wednesday evening at 8 pm Random will do its job.  As always, most are no-reply, so check back for results.

Please include initials since some may have the same first name, or if you are anonymous. 

Thanks buds.

 

 

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