The moon, Helen and a horse

What a spectacular moon last evening. I watched it on/off for several hours. Full moons captivate me especially when they are so gigantic.

Early in the evening around 7PM it began to rise with a still light blue back round. It looked like a picture. Then later as I went back out to the garden.

Against the darkness it seemed to just hang there. The evening temperature was still in the 80s and I could have just sat out there all evening.
Thursday afternoon I started to tat Helen, also from Janet Williams snowflake book

 

I am using a soft teal color bead with this one. Would have had more done on it except I went out with Glenda and Don to an art festival where Glenda and I found some special items. I came home with this

Just had to have this neck piece and filigree horse pendant. We had a nice day walking around the Cave  Creek and Carefree area then had lunch before returning home to their house for Lemon Meringue pie and coffee. Wonderful day spent with these special people.
Today will be a little garden work and then return to my tatting and reading. The temps for the week are expected to be in the low 90s. Some plant protection and checking the irrigation  flow so all will be well out there. The pond needs some attention too. Right now however, the coffee has finished brewing and the aroma is calling me. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and thank you for your kind words and your friendship.

Spring cleaning started

Well, just my bedroom but it is a start. We really had hardly any winter at all.Window and slider open just a bit more to organize but one room down. The air is cool but perfect for airing out the house. Seems I can not zip through the house like I used to..... it is the age thing. The pond water is babbling and the birds are chatting. I hope to sit outside today for a bit.
Sunday I visited and had lunch with my friend JeanneG and yesterday I was out with Dianna and of course lunch....Friday will be with Glenda and Don....gee, it sounds like a big social calendar. In the meantime I did finish my tatted snowflake......

I really like this book by Janet Williams...all the patterns appeal to me. It is all starched and hanging on my tree branch. Yesterday I finally picked my strawberries...

Five petite but oh so delicious gems. There are several more on the plant. I am sure it would do better if it were in the ground, but I have more of a chance loosing them that way. I actually bought it for looks more than as food but I will take whatever it gives.  I have been enjoying my chives and basil too. I need a few annuals to add to the garden. I need to freshen up the 2 pots out front but will wait until the landscapers finish the new rock addition.
I really need another cup of coffee.....and a bite to eat so I will leave you now. Glad you had some time to spend with me. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Sun~day without the sun...

Actually the sun is in and out and the temps are cool this morning. I am feeling chilly....have been sneezing and a stuffy and runny nose all morning. Could be allergies....better be allergies and not a cold coming on. Yesterday I started Auriel from Jennifer Williams tatting snowflake book

but it was slow going due to my hand issues

yes, it is sore and the swelling is down this morning. It seems that using my right hand for periods of time causes it to become inflamed. Using the medicated gel does help as does rest. So it is slow and resting with all that I am doing. The damage is not repairable and it is a cope with it plan. I will probably read in between the tatting today.
Yesterday I picked up this bright plant for the kitchen....I needed some cheer.

...it is a miniature rose in my favorite rose color. I will probably take  it out to the lanai but back in for evenings. Right now the laundry is swishing around and another at the ready to take it's place. Each wash reminds me of the fact that the strange noise coming from the washer signals it is on borrowed time.
It is time for the clothes to be fluffed so I will dash off to the laundry area. Glad you stopped by to chat. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.