She's Here!!!!!

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  Good Morning!!

  Well, the phone has been ringing all night long. My youngest son and his lady are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl!!!! Averi Marie Crisenbery arrived shortly after 4:00 a.m. this morning. Both are healthy and doing just fine!!!
  
  I'm thrilled...can you tell?? Can't wait to meet that little bundle of joy!!!
  
  Guess I better get my day started. I "played" in my craft room last night until quite late...pulling everything off the shelves in my closet. WRONG thing to do...as it was just over-whelming. But...I'm please to tell you about all the stuff that's going into the yard sale!!! I am SUCH a pack rat!!!!
  
  Going for the second cup of coffee...see ya later!!!
  
  
  

A VERY Busy Sunday!!!

Well, now....I worked this morning at 8:00...and it was so darn busy...I was ready to pull my hair out. But....I managed to wait on every one and actually give them the service they deserve. I work alone on Sunday mornings...and this particular Sunday I would have given my "eye teeth" for some help.

Since I got home...Og The Dog and I went for a short walk. He enjoys getting out...especially after being alone all day. Now...I am sitting here...waiting for my "second wind" to arrive. Too late for a nap...I'll be up all night. Anyway...it doesn't seem to be happening. I'll give it alittle more time.

Think I told you that John went to Brockville for the week-end. He's spending his time with his parents and visiting old friends and neighbors. His son, Rob...and daughter, Samantha are also in town for the holiday week-end (Civic Day)...and they'll all "hook up" tonight for dinner. I called earlier this afternoon...knowing John was talking the Met to the car show....AUTOMOTION...and annual event there. Well...he took first place in his class....and received a trophy that he tells me is 2 feet tall!!! AWESOME! Last night he went on the the Poker Run...and although he didn't have the winning hand...he did win the 50-50 draw....well over 100.00!!! YOU GO JOHN!!!!!

So...that's my big news of the day!! Nothing planned for the evening...but do have a few projects around the house that need to be finished. I have a mess every where I look!! Just might sit around and do "nothing"!!

Sharing a picture our little Met....it sure is alot of fun!

In the meantime...have an enjoyable evening...talk to you soon.......

Saturday....

Had every good intentions of sharing a picture or two of Oggie's blanket now that it's done....but can't find them. So...it's the latest pictures of my flowers....

Here is one of my favorites. we planted 2 clematis' together..and this is the shortest of the 2 plants....AWESOME!!!! I thought they would intertwine...but so far, it hasn't worked out that way.

And here's one of my Shasta daisies...enjoying a visitor. My garden has really suffered this year with all the rain. And speaking of rain...it's been POURING for over an hour. Is it ever going to end???

Got up shortly after 6:00 this morning. Had all good intentions of going to a few yard sales...but after looking in my craft room...quickly changed my mind. Lord knows I don't need a thing!! It REALLY is time to down size. So....I did some ironing...picked up after myself...and took Og for a short walk before I got ready for work. Also listed more items on eBay...so much "stuff". Go take a peek!!!

As usual, it was a slow Saturday at the restaurant...but the money wasn't half bad. My boss treated me to more Spinach Pie...one of my favorite Greek morsels. It's so darn good!!!

Tonight...well, I have a few more shirts to iron...they've been gathering for awhile...and I REALLY want to start sorting my yarn. It's time to get rid of the stuff I KNOW I'll never use..either put it in a yard sale OR eBay. I have this obsession....as with food..I'm afraid some day I'll be without the means to purchase either of the two above mentioned...and I won't be able to indulge myself in such luxuries. But...I REALLY do think I'm past that stage...I hope so....

With that knowledge...I'm off to do...SOMETHING!! I know my blog needs some new music....

See ya later...gator... :)

Yum-Yum!!

Well...this is a project from last week...or was it the week before. Doesn't really matter, but it was well worth the effort. These are a few of the wild blueberries we picked. They were sooooo sweet!! But...far and few between. Tough picking, as there weren't alot of them around. The berries are late this year...and there's more to come. We just need some more sunshine...which is something we haven't seen alot of this summer!!

And this is the finished product!! Blueberrie jam. Now this batch didn't turn out as thick as last year. I was talking to my Mom and she told me...there is a simple solution to thick jam. NEVER can jam on a dreary, humid day. It's just like fudge!!! When it's humid out, it just doesn't set as well. I'll remember that for the next batch!! Geeeeeeee...our Mom's sure pick up some good tips...from their Mom's...and so it goes down the line!!

News of the day??? Not much. I went and vacuumed for Jeannie this morning...came home and was called into work alittle early. It wasn't real busy, but made some good money. People were VERY generous as far as MY tips went!!!

After work...I came home and took Og for a walk. He just loves to get out and about. But don't all dogs??? John is gone away for a few days...and he doesn't eat...sits and looks out the window or snoozes on the bed....and waits for his "Dad" to return. He snuggled with me last night. I just love him so!!! He just turned 7 years old a few days ago...how the time flies.

Hung the blue jeans out on the line after work. Hope they dry...as it was late in the day.

Listed more items on ebay this morning before I went over to Jeannie's place. Damn...I hope they sell. I want to get rid of some of this stock...as Lord knows there's a ton of things downstairs that need to get listed.

Other than that...not alot going on. I did crochet last night for awhile. I'm just about finished with another hat. Still have a bunch of odd lots of yarn. Trying to decide what to do with this bunch. Any suggestions???

Well, that's the news of the day. Nothing out of the ordinary. Oh yeah!!! We got a "HOT TIP" on a new stock earlier in the week. It went up .43 today!!!! We're in the black on this one! YAHOOO! And boy am I ever glad! Took alot of talkin' to get John to buy the stuff!!!

Adios!!! Talk soon......

Another Hat...

I can't believe I deleted this whole post. I was just trying to put a space between the darn paragraghs, and look what happened!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr... That'll teach me to leave well enough alone, right??

Nothing of real importance...but did start another hat in a speckled cotton. I'm going to make another rolled brim hat. But...I have some sweet little heart shaped buttons in pink and purple that I'm going to use on it. Should be awesome!!! I'll show you when it's finished...

Talk to you soon...

I

Sunshine???????

Is that the sun I see peeking it's way through the fog this morning?? That certainly would be something different. It's been a terrible summer here in northern Ontario. Wet,cold and gloomy!! I hope this isn't a sign of what our winter will be like this year! I just hate the thought of it all!!!

On a positive note...I finished a hat. This particular one is made out of cotton. The hat is made with Bernat Cotton Twist in Taupe...and the rolled brim is ecru in color. Nice contrast. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. You just can't beat 100% cotton fibers! I'll be listing it on eBay...so don't forget to go and check out my store when you have the time.

http://stores.ebay.ca/Debeeedos-New-To-You-Shop

John just left for Brockville....and should be back either Monday or Tuesday. There's a big car show there this Sunday--AUTOMOTION. He's been going for years and enjoys time spent with old friends...and of course, old cars! His son, Rob, is flying in from B.C. this afternoon...so it will be quite the week-end for the family!

Well, as far as it stands now...I have the day off. I certainly don't think I'll be answering my phone!!!

So for now...have a great day...I'll see you soon!!

How Time Flies...

It's already Tuesday! Where does the time go???? I always seem to find something to occupy my time!!!

I worked all week-end. VERY quiet...although it did pick up for Sunday Brunch. It was so hot in that restaurant!! I was pretty happy when the dishwasher offered to clear a few tables for me!!! I really think waiting table, at my age, is soon to be a thing of the past. It's getting harder and harder to keep up the pace!! (I never thought I'd hear myself say that!!!!!!!)

John and I went to pick blueberries yesterday....we got about a quart. There is going to be a good crop this year IF we have some sunshine and warmer temps. I think we're going out again tomorrow morning for a few more cups. I need 3 cups of crushed berries for a batch of jam. While we were traveling from one spot to another...we saw a ma-ma bear and her little ones cross the road in front of us...TWINS!!

Here's a few photos of what I've been doing to occupy my time...and use up a few odds and ends of cotton yarn. I made the round dish cloth out of Bernat Cot'n Soft --the color is Bubblegum. (I got a full skein of it at a yard sale.) And the yellow and white cotton is from the bag of odds and ends I got a week or so ago. Someone can always use dish cloths, right??

I made breakfast enchiladas for dinner tonight..along with some fried potatoes. It sure hit the spot. I love Mexican food!!! I just remembered..I have several bags of whole tomatoes in my freezer. I bet they'd work out just fine for a batch or two of salsa!!

Until next time---PEACE be with you!!!