The fix

Wanted to mention this tidbit. 

We have LED light strings and wire trees, one would not light.  After working to determine a fix but seeing no options ( and no fuses to replace in plug), we unscrewed the wire from the actual plug and tried another from a different string that did light. 

 Bingo.

So if any of your LED Christmas strings or trees do not light and have this type of plug, try a replacement before discarding.  We had no idea, not mentioned in the accompanying paperwork.

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Saturday. Is it?

 And I'm done with meal prep.  Decided against baking apple pie and will take our nutroll from the freezer.  Sweet potato pie casserole and green beans baked, turkey is sliced in casserole dish with broth.  Tracy will mash potatoes, masked Carole is making gravy.  Her cough is bad, quite a cold but not covid like our friends that were on cruises or airplanes.  Thankfully not terribly ill, but all tested positive within days of returning home.  It's becoming commonplace.

Ham dinner with her great grands was very good, peanut butter pie topped it off.  Our ravioli dinner with my brother was also very good.  Much preferred over turkey!  He is still reeling over the loss of Peanut.

Finally sitting down, put my tiny tree next to me, my nearest project that is ready to work on is Julia.  Too tired to bother with pulling linen and thread for new work.  And I still have not found the linen I plan to sell which was placed in a "safe" spot.  

I decided to continue with the pale gold for the house, and worked on the roof and border. As with the other chart in this booklet, mystery symbol.  I assumed it was the same as another from the photo of the piece, but now see it is not and a little late to correct.  It's all good since changing colors is routine for me.  

 

On the way home the other day, we went through Wendy's after learning they offered sausage gravy and biscuit for breakfast.  Gotta say, damn good!  The peppered gravy was a little too spicy for me, but I soldiered through!  This is instant gratification when a craving hits.

Instagram is continually showing Laura Geller makeup and other options for mature skin.  Amazing before and afters, but how heavy is it?  There is an Ulta about 40 minutes away, not sure what they carry, but these makeup ads have piqued my interest.  Way too many options out there!!

Enjoy your weekend folks.

Be safe and well.

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Otis and I

 Otis.

Otis Spunkmeyer that is.

Lots of outside work was done today ( final leaf pickup +) but early this morning we went to Lowe's for the poinsettia sale.  They are really nice this year and Carole wanted several too.  They offered fresh coffee and muffins.  Otis Spunkmeyer muffins.  We could not find a replacement cartridge for the tiny powder room faucet, so I decided to redo the entire space.  Also stopped at Kohls to see if their makeup section carried MakeUp Forever as they do through Sephora online.  Nope.  I really want to start wearing foundation so ordered the matte velvet cream (kohl's online) on sale for $10 today only  (usually $40 ), but no idea of shade.  I will either look jaundiced or ruddy.  I considered trying IT but reviews say it transfers easily.  It will kill me to pay those prices so trying this for 10 bucks makes me happy.  

 We just finished carving the bird, I am too exhausted to make the sides tonight so will do so in the morning.  I really dislike carting meals to other houses.  Especially when one is sick (Carole).  I am anxious for Saturday's fricking turkey dinner to be over.  So Otis and I decided to sit down and rest a bit.  

This is how to decorate when you are waiting for a finish carpenter to add crown moulding.  For years.  At least it covers the raw 2x4s.  That dark looking open slot is where cutting boards are kept.

 

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.

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A day of thanks

 So many things to be thankful for, even when we feel so many things are going wrong.  At times, that's quite difficult for many.  I hope those struggling can find some good in their lives to focus on, not just today, but when things seems hopeless.

If the turkey is dry, the potatoes lumpy, and the gravy greasy, you still have a plate of food with family or friends which many do not.

One of the things my friend is thankful for, is not having dinner guests and enjoying a relaxing day with her favorite soup and sweatpants. 

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More trees

 Been so busy with Carole's family (docs are unable to form a diagnosis for Matt), plus shopping for her ham dinner Thursday, our ravioli dinner with my brother, and combined turkey dinner Saturday.  Outdoor chores of removing and storing any signs of summer, were done between appointments.

Leaves are still falling, took a chance on blowing after several days break, but my knee reminded me of my stupidity today in a vengeful act.  Good thing I happened to be using using a shopping cart at the time.  But I kept going!  Hobby Lobby shelves of small trees are almost bare.  I was able to purchase the sparse two foot that match my three foot used throughout the house ($5.50!).  Also got two of these different looking mini trees in a nice base.  

I finished the little I plan to stitch, but have been too tired following the busy to get started.

Hope your week is going good.

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Anonymous - Joyeux Noel chart from Artful Offerings can be ordered from 123Stitch and a few Etsy sellers.

On a rainy day

 Cooking hard boiled eggs to soak in the hot pickle and banana pepper juice.

Ordered this chart seen on an IG post that I adore.

Joyeux Noel

by Artful Offerings

and ....

Been wanting to stitch a few primitive old stitcheries seen online, no charts available,  decided to study one and chart it.  Very small, I've used it on my boxes that were sold, still have one label of this.

Hope your day is peaceful.

Note to Helen, recipes link is in the right column beneath the email subscription box.

 Or click here - recipes

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