Not to interrupt Elizabeth's trip

 but I need to post this now and set Sarah aside.

Done.

Did not follow the instructions for the valances, decided the windows are fine as is.  Plenty going on in this piece, and I was afraid of the frustration I could have encountered.  Very anxious to complete and that could contribute.

Don't allow Sarah to distract from adopting Elizabeth!!

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A home for Elizabeth

Before I reveal Sarah's finish, would you like Elizabeth Roberts I in your stash?  She is from many years ago, single page chart, and needs a new home.  Open to all, leave your initials or email in comments, or email me directly (top of right column).  Keep in mind that 99% of comments are no-reply.  Drawing will be Sunday 7/16 at 8pm.  Holy crap.  July is HALF GONE!!

Must claim by 7/20 because .... well ... you know about my impatience.

This is my finish, changes mostly at the top border to simplify colors.  I added doodads at end of first alpha set to fill in space. 

I forgot!  This is the sampler you helped to choose words to complete the unfinished line starting with "But virtue".

Have a good day!!

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To a T

 Yes or no?

The original is missing the T in most, I'm debating whether to leave as charted or add.  Am I incorrect and this word is not meant to be "most" (third line)?

As of now, I'm leaning toward add.

What say you?

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Girly gifts

 for Carole's great grand.  

She turned nine, and told me she wants to stay a girl.  Loves pink and wants " girly stuff".  When she stays at her mother's, her room is in an attic space and quite warm.  But mom gets the fans.  So I found this small portable, charged by usb, three speeds, lights if desired, and an adjustable tripod.  She can wrap the legs around her bike handle, furniture, anything.  And it's got a really nice breeze!  Knowing my sister as I do, she will want one.

The other gift will hopefully encourage her to wear her glasses more often and prevent loss.  These child eyeglass holders are certainly girly!  She loves jewelry so these may be a hit!

Happy with both gifts, thank you Amazon.  Can't wait to enter a store again.  When?  Doctor's staff has not returned my calls regarding MRI results and what if anything I need to avoid.  Best surgeon we have, but if your staff is ridiculously inept and unprofessional, eat dirt.  Six weeks of immobility, errors preventing treatment, no explanation of test results, no response to calls, and another three week wait?  No excuse.  I made appt with my pcp for more steroids and she can order PT.  If this happened during winter, I would not be as upset, but my summer is fading.

Hydrangeas.

Begonias.

Be safe!!

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All that's left .....

 words.  Many tiny over one words.

I use tent stitch which on 40, to me, makes the letters more readable.  A full cross crowds them, but I do use it on ends of letters where a single diagonal thread looks detached.  Unnoticeable that there are half and full stitches mixed, and I don't care if it is.

Border is complete - yay!

Haven't decided if the swags will be stitched in the windows.  Over two did not look good, must be over one.  But I think they are fine as is, there's plenty going on in this piece.

I never heard from the doctor's office and plan to call today.  Had a friend read the results, most concerning is the slight tibial fracture at the knee joint extending down the leg. My weight bearing down on it can make it worse, and the shin pain that only started last week tells me it wasn't there from the beginning.  The least would be getting the fluid reduced especially in the marrow.  I want treatment whether PT, brace, orders, something!  Going on six weeks and I need direction since I am making it worse.  Yes we have another orthos nearby (three in this office) but a new patient waits months to be seen.

Thinking about the next project, but not excited.  Worn down, slump, distractions?  We shall see.

Have a good day folks.

Crabass, signing off.

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Incomprehensible gobbledygook

 Whatever this means, this crabass has her pincers drawn.

Ready to shred.

Impression

Extensive edema present involving the medial tibial plateau as result of a shallow subcortical fracture of the mid and anterior two thirds. Other additional meniscal and soft tissue abnormalities described above

Narrative

CLINICAL HISTORY: r/o fracture, r/o internal derangement; Iliotibial band syndrome, right leg; Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee. 

 CONTRAST: None FINDINGS: Mild joint effusion. Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments intact. There is a moderate degree of marrow edema involving the medial tibial metaphysis with an associated nondepressed shallow subcortical fracture of the medial tibial plateau mid and anterior two thirds. Overlying cartilage appears intact Medial meniscus posterior horn has a complex tear. Most of the mid and posterior portion are largely extruded from the joint with posterior anchor tear pattern. Medial compartment is narrowed and there is also a subtle degree of lateral subluxation of the tibia relative to the usual femoral axis. Anterior horn better preserved. Cartilage quite thin There is also a moderate degree of periarticular edema medially with mild to moderate strain related is findings of the medial collateral ligament, particularly inferiorly but without any complete avulsion evident. Lateral meniscus has a horizontal tear of the mid region with presence of a small sub-meniscal cyst. The more anterior and posterior components appear intact. Cartilage is quite thin as well. Lateral collateral ligament and iliotibial band unremarkable There is strain of popliteus muscle but the tendon is intact Patellar tendon signal appears normal however there is quite a prominent degree of edema involving the lower prepatellar soft tissues, likely reflecting underlying bursitis Extensive patellofemoral cartilage loss without marrow edema.

Summanabitch.

An injection better be the solution.

And it better work.

It's fricking summer!!

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