Shame On Me!!!

I've really done it this time...it's been almost 6 weeks since I've been around to tell you all about my life--such as it is.  In general....life has been very stressful...but no sense into going into details...just deal with it, right??

Once again, I PROMISE to do a better job...SHAME ON ME!!!! 

Here's  a picture of one of the tams I just finished.  It's a beautiful yarn...variegated in such lovely colors.  Unfortunately, there weren't as many craft shows scheduled in town this year.  I believe alot has to do with the collapse of our mall.  So...I'm counting on my eBay store to help me along.

My Christmas shopping is just about done...need one or two more gifts....and then get them all wrapped.  I'm going to cut down next year...the grand-daughters are getting older...and you wonder just how much they appreciate the efforts....we'll see.

Do You Feel Neglected???

My poor "blog"...I have neglected it for just about another month.  Where does the time go??  But...instead of filling you in on all of the stuff that has been going on...which hasn't been much...I'll start fresh. 

I have been doing some crocheting...started on an afghan for my daughter-in-law.  And....I've actually been working on a few hats.  But...I think I'll be listing them on the internet, instead of attending the local craft and hobby shows.  I haven't heard of ANY this year since the mall has been shut down!!  Maybe the churches will take up the slack, but can't count on anything right now.  Last year, I sold several out of my eBay store...so maybe I'll travel that road again. 

 

Check this one out....very pretty green.  The pictures aren't the best, but you get the general idea.  Now, I just have to get off "my ass" and get them listed, before the winter season is over with!!  (I waste so much of my time!!)

So, with that comment made...I think I'll go clean my bathroom, start dinner and get my clothes off the line.

Until next time....

 

Time Flies!!

It's been almost a month since I posted.  If you read back, you will see it was a pretty stressful day.  But...I've been monitoring my blood pressure and it is AWESOME!!!  Heart rate is a little high...but I think that happens when I cook with wine.  lololol

So, hubby left for the annual Barrie Flea Market this morning..I went to work and tried to get a "head of the game".  Worked!!  Bread is made, noodles and rice prepared, cake baked and dessert crust made.   Yes sireeeeee!!  Came home and put clothes on the line.  Awesome breeze out there!!  You can feel "fall" in the air. 

I blanched some broccoli, 2 heads of cauliflower and stewed a bunch of tomatoes that are ripening faster than we can eat them.  Threw in some celery, onions and garlic.  Will be nice for soup!!  

Last week, we went and picked some apples from the wild apple tree in the field across the street.  Aren't they pretty??  We peeled, cut them up and cooked them down for apple sauce!!  Tasty!!  Nice for the freezer!! 

Today is my youngest son's 34th birthday.  Called and wished him a good day...so nice to hear his voice.  I miss him. 

Now, I will finish my day with a bowl of stewed tomatoes...a warm bath and then maybe sit and crochet for awhile.  I have a NASTY head cold. 

So with that thought...I do hope you're enjoying your day.  Mine has been AWESOME!!!

Well......

Back to work tomorrow...but for how long???  I went to cash my payroll check...and the bank teller  told me "I'm so sorry...but there's just not enough money in the account to cash your check".  Do I need to say more?????  So...regardless, I just don't know how much more of the "bull-shit" I can take before I blow a fuse!!!  Yes, I DO sound like a big "whiner"...but that's only part of the story.  The rest is "on the back burner" for the time being...but I really do think I need to go and have my blood pressure checked out.

But...something good actually happened while we were on the phone...trying to figure out while AOL shut down while I was applying to Service Canada for an access code for my contributions to retirement....a bad omen!!!  All is well....I actually finished my green hat.  With a big white button, it's going to look "awesome".  I'll share a picture next time...

The Harvest

Rule #1--don't laugh.  This is MY first REAL harvest of cherry tomatoes...and I have "tomatoes from hell"!!!  I decided, with  the advice from my neighbor, to put 2 plants in each hole I prepared...and guess what??  You guessed right...But aren't they beautiful???  My "big boys" are just starting to turn red....my red and yellow peppers are still green...and most of my "buds" were destroyed with my chipmunk spray....so we'll see what happens there.  :(  And my zucchini has a ton of buds...but nothing yet.  I don't think they're getting as much sun as they need, plus I put them in tomato cages to grow "up" instead of "out".   The chipmunks didn't help, either!!   It's definitely a learning experience. 

Worked this morning and talked the "boss" into closing the restaurant down after the brunch.  Needless to say, we weren't busy this morning and I'm sure this evening's shift wouldn't have been much better.  He's "cut back" so much that it's not only affecting my customers, but my MOOD as well, It's just nothn' like it used to be.  People are NOT happy!!!  Oh well, I guess anything I walk out of there with  is more than I walked in with, right??   Enough said!!

Cold front moving through...it is now 63 degrees F. out there.  Sweater weather!!  Feast or famine.  More rain to move through this evening.  It was extremely hot and humid yesterday and last night I actually took some much needed "time out" and sat in one of our "curb find" Adirondack Chairs.  It was absolutely gorgeous listening to the crickets, watching the birdies head home and the chipmunks running off to their dens.  I was extremely content. 

So with that thought in mind...PEACE be with you and yours.....until next time....

The Dog Days of Summer

Yes, it is HOT...but it could be worse.  My heart goes out to the struggling farmers, the people who ALREADY are having trouble paying for their groceries and, of course, the animals.  Yes, I am an animal lover.  I hate to see any animal suffer or go without...especially the necessities to survive.

Anyway...I worked this morning, but only for a few hours, came home and did absolutely nothing.  I have no energy.  Obviously, I didn't get enough sleep last night and haven't for the last few days.  I'm paying for it now. 

I did get several items listed on eBay...as I'm really trying to get rid of some of my inventory, so I can start fresh this holiday season.  Do you realize that Christmas is right around the corner?  I start early, as I have 2 sons with 2 wives and 5 grand-daughters!

So tonight, I will go water the gardens...take Oggie for a walk, and maybe crochet.  I started a hat...yes, another green one.  Thank goodness there are several shades of green!!!!  Take a peek...I love the color.  As you can see, the stripes on my ironing board are even green!!!

Enjoy your Saturday.  Stay cool!!

Holiday Week-end

Well, it's a holiday week-end here in Ontario--Civic Day.  Really not sure what it's all about.  My guess???  The government and bank employees need an extra day off during the month of August.  (That wasn't nice now, was it???) 

JK left this morning for his week-end in Brockville.  They're holding the annual car show this Sunday..."Automotion".  He really enjoys this one...plus there's some time with family and friends. 

Remember the material I used for the curtains in his trailer?  Well, I had enough left over for a matching pillow--16 inches square.  Looks pretty good...(not that it was a difficult project....).

As for my time at home...well, I'm working.  Also need to take Magnolia to the vet for another needle some time today.  This should be a real treat...as she just HATES her carrier.  But...she is looking pretty "spunky"--a good thing.

Enjoy the day....talk soon.