Where did January go?

   Can hardly believe that it is already February. Time sure flies when you're old. lol

I've had a quiet winter and I sure wish it was over. Only 45 more days to go - plus or minus. It has been colder than normal and we've had more snow with 3-5" on the way as I type.

  Have spent most of the time working on Aunt Jo's quilt. I'm not quite half way done with my part and then will pass off to my sister. When she is done with her part I will put the binding on and we'll be able to take it to Jo.

 Here it is basted and started with the quilting. 

 This is my sister's beautiful handwork! 

I'm slow but sure. I'll keep pluggin' along and maybe we'll have it done by her birthday! Time's flying for her too as she will be 83 on April 3rd. If by chance we get it finished before that I plan on giving it to her. No sense taking a chance....she's been on borrowed time for almost 20 years as it is. 

  Not much else to say this morning but will have a diamond day in spite of myself! 

If it's Tuesday......

   it must be .........our place. lol Don't have any idea what that's about. It's a rainy morning but still nice. About 60*. The cold front is about here. That will be our high for the day. I got a few things done outside yesterday getting ready for fall and winter. Outside stuff put away, plants in the house etc. Tim has the straw ready to mulch the elephant ears as soon as they die back. I will use some of the straw for the nest boxes. The hens will like that.
  I picked up a few of the blocks from my sister's house a week or so back. They are so beautifully done. Her handwork is wonderful.

So much work in each one. They will make the quilt shine. A wonderful gift that the women of our past have passed down to us. Our hands and minds are always busy. Thank you, Joan, Joann, Vena, Juanita and all the rest. They all taught us so much more than just how to use our hands.

    This will be a good day for a pot of beans and a little cornbread on the side. Maybe throw in some fried taters to go with it. When day breaks I'll get started on that.

 I love a good pot of beans! 

I did not get my beans going. I had to go to town this morning and as most people that live in the country that turns into a half a day chore....make those trips count! Gas was $3.02 so I filled my tank up. In some parts of the state it is below $3. 

  We have several grooms this week. That's always good. I've come out of retirement to do a few here and there and to help my old instructor. She has a rough time grooming some days and so I offered to help her out. 

  Now to figure out something for dinner. Better get after it. You all have a diamond day! 

  

Sunday already

  Went and picked up my blades from Susie's house on Friday. Now I'll be able to groom MomPat's dogs. Been just over 2 months since they were last done. It will be warm enough this comig week to do them outside I'm thinking. Maybe I'll take pictures this time.
  Haven't heard from Sandi so I guess everything is fine down that way. No news is good news......same with Elkland.
  About 5:00 yesterday as I looked out the window I saw a dang skunk passing through the pasture headed for the woods. It wasn't our "resident" skunk either. This one was much smaller and much blacker. It worries me because of the rabies just a few counties from here. My horses have not been vaccinated in several years for rabies. Time to rethink that....we've been here over 8 years and have only seen skunks three times. Twice it was our "resident" and he was over on Jose's place one of those times. He took refuge on our front porch during an ice storm the other time. Scared him, the cat and me!
  I've got to start on Walker's quilt this week too. Already March and I've got a lot of sewing to do this year. My goal is to get at least 2 of them done. Walker's and Cody's. If I get after it maybe even another one for Chance and Carley. I've plans for 10 of them , maybe 11. Wish me luck.
 

  This one is for Sandi.

Can you say big sky? Reminds me of Wyoming. Blue skies......

Betty looking for trouble. If she fell on that fence that would be the end of it! lol

Ready to go! I'm sure he'll never see it until it gets there. He can't find his way back here. lol He'll get better as time goes by. We've had a headstart.
  Gonna be a hot one today. Air back on soon. Two days of it, max. Cold front coming through and into real fall.

Not sure

 how this "pages" thing works on here so will play with it a few days and decide what to do. May not be worth it. lol I can't figure out why it's got 2 links of the "about us" part. I can't seem to get rid of one in the editing section. Maybe I'll find it later. I assume that I really don't need separate pages as I'm not really posting that much - just wanted to play with it.
Back to the "pages" the question is do you have to post to them separately? I think so.
I've sent S an invitation to read along but she either hasn't actually received them or doesn't recognize them.

On to other things. Here's the basket lid I made for Marge's laundry basket. I sure hope she likes it. If she ever gets it that is. They have already gone to Mi for the summer and won't be back until fall.

Here's a picture of one of the unfinished baskets.

And here we have a few of the tree ornaments that I have made for the stockings. Have several more to make this summer. Easy,peasey.


Dez got to spend some time with her kids this week while she was on vacation.
ILS wants to get together on T's next weekend off and watch a race and bbq. We're excited about that.
Oh! Another wonderful thing! Athena and Brandon are having another baby! What a blessing. I guess I'd better get really busy with the quilts I'd like to make for the great nieces and nephews. Riiiigghhhttt. Like that will happen. lol

My kidlet  brought the trailer he borrowed back this afternoon. It's always nice to see him.

Throwaway Thursday

  Well, didn't get to throw anything away today- will have to be tomorrow. We drove to Spfd this a.m. to pick up T's truck. Steve wasn't quite done with it. T stayed there and the dogs and I headed home.

She's home again. Don't panic.....this is the pic from the day we brought her home. Not a picture from today while it's 90* and T has a coat and cap on. lol

It's actually been a beautiful day. They just said on the news that about 50,000 people have volunteered for the clean up. It will take months. They've raised over $70,000 in Spfd at BPro. and the day is young.

  All the horses were trying to stay in the barn awhile ago. The bugs are out in the heat. It's still too damp in there but I'm afraid to turn the fan on for fear Betty or Buck may get into trouble. Mostly Betty Boop. She's young enough to be very snoopy. Dang them all anyway. T left the pickup in the pasture the other night and of course one of the little brats scratched on my mirror until it fell off! It actually broke off at the brace. I'm guessing Betty.

  I finally got around to editing a few of my pictures. I took one of my most recent baskets back in Jan..

That's an 18" doll in the basket. It was mine when I was a little girl. One of things I need to throw away yet have not. Anyway, there's the baskets. All sizes and shapes. I'd like to take the time to weave a few more but can't seem to be able to make that happen.

  Some days are diamonds, some days are stone.

 

Sunny Sunday

Here we are again. Another beautiful day in the Ozarks! Chance of rain during the afternoon but that's okay. Got some outside chores done already and time for more before any rain arrives.

Betty sprained her left hind in the past few days. Dog gone it. She's limping less today than yesterday. Molly is still sticking to the west side - she doesn't have to boss everyone these days. The rest are doing quite well just hanging and eating.

Here's Buck and Jeanne

Betty Boop

Got to spend all day with my big sis helping them with their computer. Getting to know it and backing up her photos for her. She can do it but we wanted to get it done a little faster just in case. Now she can take her time editing etc and then organize them better. I just finished backing up mine not too many weeks ago. I can hear my Oriole outside but can't see him thru the window.

Here's my brother's quilt. We finally got it finished! Yay! It's now ready for shipping- oops- no, it's not ready. Needs a label.

As usual I had more to say but got sidetracked with other projects. haha