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Holy smokes and stitches!

I saw this sampler offered and mentioned, everyone had to have it.  Meh.  I just didn't see it.  The photo was more bits and pieces and motifs to my eye and the sampler itself was not so special.  Don't tell my husband, but I was wrong.

 Instagram photos of the finished sampler, especially Cardamenpins reel, blew me away.  So.  Do I order since larger samplers are not in my wheel house?  I don't have many, lost the drive to tackle the big gals, but that doesn't mean that feeling is forever.  Does it??  But if that's the case, I should consider several others that I failed to add to stash because of their size.  Just in case.  Uh-oh.  I'm getting a twitch.

Have not heard a thing, which I feel is good.  If there was a serious issue causing this I'm sure I would have been notified.  My doctor is quite lax, didn't even make a follow up appointment after I told her I can't breathe and feel life draining from my body!!  But I had NO episode yesterday and after two weeks of worsening symptoms, that is puzzling but welcome.

And about those 24 cats..... they are in my sister's basement.  Several were not found and are now on their own (not local).  Makes me sick.  Finding homes for that many will be impossible.

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Progress

 Hi folks.  Thanks for the good vibes, no one has called with test results.  Maybe today.  Only two episodes yesterday.  

 Bernarda is coming along, the photo does not capture how soft and complimentary these three colors are.

And after the Dane destroyed the Bluebird piece, this is the save.  I was weaving new linen threads in the tears but continually came upon another, so I quit.  The stitchery was glued to a covered back board with the poms glued between, can't save the trim. Not important.  She's lucky I was able to save this.  Removed some of the design, will add buttons or knots on the corners where ribbon will be attached.

This is the gate (to keep Dane from escaping) for Carole's deck that hubs made.  It is the width of her ramp, quite wide, so he put a caster on the bottom of the latch end to make it easier to swing open.  Hinge does not allow to open out, only in, should work well.

There is a very heartbreaking situation happening, no resolution, no help from any agencies, I don't know how this will end.  Not good, I'm sure.  It involves two dozen abandoned pets.

Hope you have a safe and comfortable weekend.

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Mail and the deck

 I have to say, I am getting a few projects ready in a tote, just in case the hospital offers my next stitching chair.  Almost went this morning, glad it was captured on the Holter, but I didn't.  I took Carole and Mom so many times and know that by the time I am seen by someone in the ER, the event would be over.  Not that it is ever gone completely, but it was happening at the doc office.  I know how they work, right to the lab and a heart cath done.  NO.  Not unless needed.  And if the hypermagnesmia is the cause, certainly not necessary.  I called the department and asked (since I had the worst and longest episode which is now on the monitor) if I could remove and drop off today so they can review before the weekend.  No.  

The mail brought the charts I had shown in a prior post and I have stickered them with measurements making it easier to pull a linen.  

Spot is calling my name as is E Harris.  

Harris will have a different color house and birds.  I can see her being fabulous.

We stopped at Carole's again to measure for a gate that Mark is building now to hold the Dane.  Waiting in the car, I snapped the post top and ball finials at the ramp from the car (dashboard reflecting caused bad photos).  I believe those finials will come in handy when totes and such are looking for a place to land on the deck.

I am on my way outside to just sit, I feel the weakness coming on.  I need to be in his sight and he's working outside.

Later.

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Well.

That explains it.  We think.

Early tomorrow I will receive a Holter monitor.  Not the new fangled single sticky no wire easy one I've had previously.  But only for two days.

My blood tests showed a high level of magnesium, which can certainly screw with all sorts of innards, especially heart.  My rate this morning was 41, 51 at the office, yet BP is high.  The draining feeling happens when my rate is dangerously low.   Indicates kidney issues, mine is always between 56-62 eGFR, a little low.  They say the meds can't cause this, but mag was never an issue before all this.

We finished her deck, added a bright solar lantern to the high corner post and iron hooks for flower baskets, installed ball finials on the handrail corners of the ramp.  So much better.  I had Scott extend the original porch deck out six feet and move the very long ramp to the far corner.  Much easier for her in that position and added more space in the driveway.  All that's left is getting landscape fabric beneath the ramp's edge, installing patio stones at the base.

The tiny kitten, Honey, is a maniac.  She's everywhere and on everything, and always with Carole.  The Dane brings toys to her that are larger than she is.  The fear of the power chair's wheel catching her is great. 

This wasn't a toy but happened to somehow fall off the hook and become one before it was taken from her.  I don't have this trim left and plan to sew the remaining button (Dane Harley swallowed the first) over the front damage and add a new backing for a pillow.  Mine.

Postage stamps increasing by a nickel to 73 cents on July 14.  I remember long ago dropping off cards at the office of the same town.  The recipient's box was right behind the desk and the card ran through a machine and was put there.  Now, a card to my neighbor, taken to our township post office, goes to several cities for processing before returning to that same office three days later.  Lots of gas and time and wages!  

Have a good evening!

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Doc today

 Although not the best, and no openings in cardiology, I hope she can offer a few tests for answers.  Yesterday, in the car, for the third time in two days it felt like my body was draining from the top of my head down, ready to hit the floor.  A few seconds and it's over.

Going over Carole's this afternoon to add a few things to the new deck.

Yesterday, we had the honor of a few men coming to our home to take donations (power wheelchair and things).  It is getting ridiculous that when WWII is mentioned, I can't control my emotions.  It's as if a soul within me was a part of it and reacts so strongly.  

Wish me luck today!

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Close

 After numerous starts on various linens, this piece of 40 is the best choice.  I like it.  But the blue needs to be darker as shown in the last four letters.  I just don't notice the lighter thread.  They showed nicely on a cream linen, but it lost the aged/primitive appearance.

Finally.  If not for all the test stitching, I would be half done with this sampler.

The 46 count that I dyed similar to Tobias, was what I thought would be perfect.  Unfortunately the blue just wasn't working out unless it was dark.  I think this 932 is good on this shade of linen, whatever it is.  Disappointed that my 46 counts didn't have a suitable color, so I'm omitting one entire row (vowels) to reduce the length on 40.

Again, thanks for the birthday wishes.  I did have a piece of cake at the kids' birthday party but none to take home for mine.  We're going back to finish some work tomorrow and I will take a chunk from the freezer.  I plan on making a peanut butter pie for my birthday buddy friend and me to share.  New recipe, lots more p-butter.

Stay safe, well, and comfy!

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