MIA Again!!!

Hell-o!

Yes, went MIA once again.  I waste too much time here on the computer and get nothing done....which includes writing in my blog.

Not much going on...made a trip to Michigan....John has been to a few car shows....and that's it.  I've been working more hours than usual....which cuts into my "free" time.  I'm ready for retirement.

I've had several sales on eBay!  I sold 5 hats to a boutique in Toronto...which in turn, gave me a very nice order.  And...I'm really behind with this one.  I'm so tempted to "hire" this one out---just to get it out of my hair!  Can't see that happening...

Yes...I do sound negative....and I am.  Too much going on in my little world to deal with.  John is looking to buy a newer truck....he can't make a decision.  A battery for a piece of his equipment is leaking.  He had to ORDER one in.  Go figure...this is HELL-iot Lake after all.  And his flat bed trailer is another story.  All the paint peeled off of it...full of rust underneath.  Ordered a new one...it came in to all the wrong specs.  Everyone is happy EXCEPT him!!  And he's now without a flat bed trailer and 3200.00.  It will be awhile BEFORE he gets his new one.  The one that should be happy--isn't.  What's wrong with this picture.

I miss my family...hate this town...and no longer want to live in the city.  Sure wish I'd win the lottery.

Have a wonderful day...tomorrow will be better, I'm sure.  I'll try to get some pictures taken of the last 2 hats I've made...

Finally...

My blog activity has been sporadic over the past month or so. No excuses....

So here's a "run down" of the last month or so.....

Gardening:  Not much.  Weather was wet--hot--wet--cold....and looks to be "wet" again.  Garden is doing terrible...some tomatoes are starting to appear and a few  peppers...which are supposed to be red peppers.  Will there be enough sun and warm weather to turn them red???? 

Crocheting:  Not much...finished a raspberry colored tam and one row left on an admiral blue one.  Better get my butt in gear if I want enough inventory for the fall and winter season.  My eBay store needs some fresh inventory.

Work:  Yup...5 days a week and have been called in on a regular basis.  Wanted just 2 or 3 days, but it doesn't seem to be happening. 

Trips:  Not to the States...which is my "top priority".  I miss my family and "retail therapy".  We did squeeze in a trip to St. Joseph's Island--about 2 hours from home.  Went with our best friends, Barb and Dan.  Saw several deer and one doe with 2 spotted fawns.  Pretty neat!!  Lots of pictures.  And a porcupine crossed our path while visiting Fort St. Joseph. 

Other than that, not alot of news.  My friend, Mrs. Baker, has been moved to an independent living--quite some distance away....I miss her.  But it was for the best...after all, she's 89 years of age and is starting to have some trouble...both physically and mentally.

My parents are having some major healthy issues, so I need to get down there...and, I promised my son I would come down and give him a hand with the girls.    He's going through a divorce.  Hubby is having some major medical issues and has appointments all through the month of August.  He's currently down visiting his parents in Brockville.   And there's the AUTOMOTION CAR SHOW today.  He left Thursday, and will be home Tuesday evening......He enjoys this time.  Wish I could have gone down as well. 

And last, but not least...I have 339 days until I retire...God willing, of course.


So PEACE and LOVE to You all.....and YES...I still want to move to the country and live like a hermit!!!

Until next time...aren't they beautiful??

Sunny Skies

We've had two days of sunny skies...and warm temperatures.  Turned on the fans...just too warm for Og The Dog.  He can't sleep at night, and keeps everyone awake. 

Working 5 days this week....I'm beginning to realize that I'm getting too old for this job.  Waitressing is hard work...and I'm no "spring chicken".  But...the money is good...hope I can hang on until I retire...just alittle over a year to go!!

Here's a picture of two of my hats...great for spring, summer or fall.  Made of 100% cotton...cool in the summer and warm in the colder months.  I sure hope they sell!!  If you're interested...head over to eBay Canada.    http://stores.ebay.ca/debeeedosnewtoyoushop

 

We went for a drive last night...checking out the wild blueberries.  Not quite ready...another few weeks.  But...if we can keep the moisture coming and a day or two of sunshine, I think it will be a "bumper crop".  Keeping my fingers crossed!! 

Hope you're enjoying your Wednesday!!  So far, so good!!    :)

Sunny...in a Box.

Sounds like a special juice of sorts, don't you think?? 

As you know...my animals are a very big part of my life.  I'm sure you have had a chance to meet Sunny Kitty through-out this blog.  He, at one time, was a "child from HELL"....but has "mellowed out" over time.  At just about 14 years of age, he is still full of surprises...and usually up to "no good".  He loves a new box....and this one was on the table!  Ya gotta love him!!!

Not hing much new and exciting here.  Hubby left to go on a week-end outing with his son.  Hope he has a good time.  I'm working all week-end...which has both its good and bad points.  I'd much rather stay home...but....you know the story.

Will be listing 4 new hats in my eBay store...will share them with you another time.  I really hope they sell.  Two of them are made with cotton...great for the summer time.

Other than that, no news is good news.  Sure wish the sun would shine...

Have a wonderful week-end!!!  :)

Time Flies...

Time flies...hard to believe that it's been a day shy of 2 months since I popped my little head in here.  Nothing much going on...actually too much to tell you about, so we'll try to start fresh...once again.

Weather has been nasty!!  So wet, my zucchini seeds went to "mush".  So, I just bought a plant and will call it good enough.  I hope I don't loose my tomato and pepper plants to the wet weather. 

I've been doing some crocheting...4 hats completed in the last few weeks.  Hope to get pictures taken in the next day or two so I can share them with you.

Will really try to do a better job here.  I spend enough time on this computer, so could actually spend a few minutes telling you what's going on in my life, right???  Not that it's extremely exciting....but...

Right now it's time to start dinner.  Pork chops...

See You Soon...

Many Changes...

Let's start with the weather...it's NOT snowing, but pouring.  A good thing...should help to wash the dirty snow away!!!  Agree????
 

Second on the list...a job change.  Yup, another one within the last 5 months.  It's a long story BUT...I'm going back to work for my old boss who graciously kept me around for over 5 years.  He has his restaurant back and should be opening towards the end of May.  I have 1 year, 2 months and 14 days left before I can retire.  But, who's counting!!  :)

And last but not least....I've had a cold...feeling nasty...and have been wasting so much time.  I spend hours upon hours looking at things to knit or crochet on the internet.  Now, if I took all of that wasted energy and did something with it...HOLY COW...I'd REALLY be doing something!! 

So...with that in mind, I think I'll go do something...like take a nap. 

A Disappointing Project

I'm one round shy of finishing a hat I've been working on "forever".  I'll finish it this afternoon....but I HATE it!  I love cotton brimmed hats for the spring and summer months...they're colorful and serve a purpose.  So...I tried using a skein of yarn I had in my "stash"--Paton's COTTON TOP.  It's ply is uneven and it's full of "lumps and bumps"--they way it should be.  But, it's just not suitable...it stretches...I mean REALLY stretches...and the stitches look uneven.  If I sold that in my eBay store, I'm sure they consumer would be just plain pissed off.  Know what I mean??  So, I'll give the hat to one of the thrift stores and move on. 

*Sigh*