Fill me in

 And I will be absolutely adorable and in need of my buddy Whittaker.

The pattern within her dress was so difficult because of the very similar thread to linen color.  Very difficult.  But after counting over and over and aligning with the outline, I am fairly sure all is well.

Her dress trim in dark gold is done as are hands and feet.  So this little chubbo can be picked up and filled in at any time.  But I adore her and think she won't be sidelined for long.

My test was abnormal as expected, but I woke slightly off balance and knew that lying flat with my arms over my head for 25 minutes, twice, would develop into a dizzy tizzy.  I always carry the little tube of less drowsy Dramamine so had ONE HALF of a pill.  Being drug sensitive, it knocked me out.  Returning home at 1:30, I slept that day, that night, and half of Saturday morning. 

Rain and very cold temps for the next week will kill my mums for sure.

And just in case you are curious, a chestnut will explode, sound like a shotgun, and scatter tiny bits ten feet away if you miss cutting one before roasting.

Have a nice ...... what day is it?

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Slowly .....

 I am adding more to Ann as I can.  Lots of eyelet stitching which usually was not a problem/nuisance but for some reason, Ann's is.  I am using one thread on this 30 count and I changed more colors.  The rust I added is not the deceiving bright shade that was in the previous photo, this one is more true.  I do not care for the pale yellow or the very light beige so removed those from the eyelet and added in 924.  There are a few letters in the upper alpha that I will change eventually.  They lower third of the sampler is all blue and I could not envision the few distracting pink letters or a brighter substitute.  I'm pleased with these colors and am following the chart but choosing the letter's color as I go along.

I am not spending the day at the hospital tomorrow because although the TENTH of November is Thursday. someone in scheduling thought it should be a Friday.  So it will be.  With limited workers, they are packing appointments for the few days workers are scheduled. I was told to expect a 5 1/2 hour day that should be only about 3.

Mary, you are no reply so I'm giving you the link here for the coffee roaster.  They are in West Middlesex, and if making a day trip, Volant shops, Apple Castle, The Cheese House are less than a half hour away.  The Cheese House has lots of food items we do not have elsewhere and also gift items.  We always have a few laughs at their vast selection of snarky metal signs.  Apple Castle is .... apples mostly! 

https://www.oneillcoffee.com/

https://www.facebook.com/oneillcoffee/

volant shops

The Cheese House in New Wilmington

Enjoy your day.

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Short pants

 Being quite chilly this morning I had to get out the long pants.  It was not a pleasant task.  Not only did I hold my breath wondering if they would fit, donning them for warmth is a reality I try to put off until December.   Usually my location's voting lines are long and I expected to be outside in the cold wind, but we walked right in this year.  I did not have to experience that long pants trauma.

We stopped at our coffee bean roaster's wonderful little shop for a hot cappuccino which I have not had in many many months.  It was excellent!! 

Lots of packaged single serve goodies to go with your coffee, candies, butters, powders, blows my mind.

 Their variety of teas, mugs, Torani, and the vast selection of flavored and various strength coffees is wonderful.  All coffees are roasted right there and they offer one pot packets of each to try before buying a pound.  

Carole's yellow hot rod came in yesterday.  It's amazing.  Raises, reclines, rotates, an extension to support her stump appears with the touch of a button, bluetooth, and so on.  

My plan for today is to make a plan.  That always works out well.

Hope you wear your favorite pant length today.

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Whittaker!

 Where are you?

Did I not purchase you when I ordered your friend Paisley?

I thought I did, but won't place any bets.

For my four to five hours at the hospital Thursday, I plan to take a small project to work on during the resting phases.  I could do the black Stonestreet I showed, BBD's red A Little Bit French, or outline Paisley and complete fill in, no chart needed.  That would be best I think.

Carole's bathroom's sliding barn door installation from the carpenter that worked in our home previously, requires a bit of revision from us.  At least he called three times the next day to say the job is bothering him.  We told him we'll fix a few things, but the saw cut that went awry will have to stay.  It was the best option for expanding the opening to accommodate her chair.

She's getting her power chair tomorrow.  If the afternoon's echocardiogram shows the defibrillator isn't necessary, she thinks she's coming home in a week.  I plan to call and talk to the supervisor, and tell them not to allow release until she has OT to use the fricking bathroom.  

The background issue was moved again (continued) to mid December so this failure to resolve is a huge hint that this involves our court system.  And every appearance requires more money.  We aren't the participants.  The entire situation has made a ridiculous scenario at Carole's and she (wanting control as always) is trying to get home ASAP to give orders.  She is completely oblivious to the obstacles and clutter in her home, thinking she could do as she did before losing legs.

Well I've really gone on a ramble.  Maybe that bag of Nickles Donut Fair glazed twirls contributed.  Oh my goodness, those little suckers just melt in your mouth.

I plan to focus my crabassiness on the time change, ignore the rest.  Not the donuts though.

Hope you had a nice weekend!!

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Note to self

 ... remember to cover in tape or apply plastic wrap to detailed edges before potting.  Cleaning the dirt from those curlies took a lot of q-tips.  No drainage in this dish so I couldn't spray wash.  I gave an Ohio shop several vintage ceramic pots and planters, many in unusual colors and shapes, and I regret that.   

I am glad I held on to this Fenton dish, perfect for the succulents.  More dirt can be added to the fluted ruffles as the chicks multiply. 

If I ever get to a flea market I will look for a large rimmed oval serving dish in a pretty china pattern.  I think it would make a very nice dish for succulents.

We bought Carole this stone dish filled with plants after her first TAVR.  All perished when she left home for the health ordeal.  These replacements are what she prefers, not the taller or prickly varieties. I separated the chicks and filled both planters, will take them to her house.  She wants them at the facility but her room looks like Big Lots clearance aisle and doesn't need any more clutter.

No authorization yet on Chris's drug, but they are working on it.

I doubt my insurance would do anything since they may not consider smoke stink as damage.  I'll call anyway.  Thanks.

The background was moved again to Friday. 

Our deck is built, no more twisted ankles, gravel, or mud.  We have more work to do, still hoping one of the four landscapers will show up and finish.

I hope to have time tomorrow to enjoy the last day of warmer temps, catch up on stitcher posts.  An email program I like still eludes me.  I have always used Live Mail and still can but only with my ISP's address, not gmail, and don't like google's program. 

Did I see something about black thread samplers for November?  May have misunderstood, but the Stone Street primer is a perfect small one.  I have it, why can't I find it online now?  They have another small one, I believe the title is Franklin (?) that appears to be done in black.

Gotta get to Carole's to meet the contractor, didn't realize the time!!

Have a crab-free day.

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Blowing smoke

The week started poorly and with all going on, the end is a crap shoot. 

Mark put the roast in the electric skillet to brown, added the wine and covered, moved the skillet to the cooktop with a damp towel beneath to be out of the way for the next few hours.  I went outside with the phone to get some fresh air and see how my covid friend was feeling.  Mark went to the basement to work on a project.  After a little while I hear my neighbor's alarm blaring.  And blaring.  And getting louder.  But the cars haven't moved and there is no activity.  As I get off my large size cotton panty ass to walk closer, I tell my friend I need to hang up and call 911 for them.  I turned to the door to let Mark know and can't see through the windows for the smoke.  Filled.  It's MY alarm!!  His movements in that corner turned the panel's burner to high and the damp pad melted and filled every inch of the house with thick smoke.  We can't get the smell to leave and need to do a deep cleaning which I had not planned until closer to Christmas.  And the plan was not as deep as we need now.

I had to cancel my test because Thursday is the background issue date, a contractor is coming for estimates on Carole's doorway, Chris has been ill and I may need to go with him for a test, and today I have to ream a few behinds there.  He needs a med called Xifaxan that requires PROVIDER authorization for coverage, they "don't do that".  Without their OBLIGATION as provider to notify the insurer that THEY PRESCRIBED the drug, it will be $1500.  He has coverage IF the provider authorizes.  I was very nice, Chris was not as this is the second time they refused and ordered three other drugs instead that have not helped.  I will not be nice today.  I'm smokin' baby.  They have five centers in two states and will hear me loud and clear.  Three months of this and he could have a very serious situation that is worsening because of their office.

I won't even attempt to explain what my obsessive brother has been putting me through or Carole's complaining that I have not cut her hair and she can't stand it.  There is a salon at the facility.  Use it. 

So as I sit here and bitch to you all, wreaking of smoke odors that surround me, I want to show you my latest purchase of two charts.  They have been in my Etsy cart for some time, I need a smile, and these will do it.

From North Sampler House, I present Miss Lizzie Peddie and IA 1812.

Boom.

That's all folks.

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