Gotowy and a birthday

Gotowy...that's Polski for finished. The dark of the early morning and it is so quiet.....

When I left off yesterday there were about 10 beads to add to the second half of the pair and the ear wires. These are with silver and a darker red. Now that I have it figured out they are much easier to make and quicker too. Although beading with Delicas is fiddley, they look lovely and uniform in the design. What next? A couple more pairs for sure. As I have sent away 2 pair of Santa's and have only 2 left maybe a few more of them also. Maybe a wreath pair?
I used my new Grille last evening...

Hamburger with cheese and onions and peppers in a Naan bread panini sandwich. It was quick and delicious. The side is cucumber and tomato on butter lettuce with couscous and spinach....all premade from AJs Fine Foods deli. I plan a relaxed quiet day..... no errands... no doing much of anything...I am taking a day off. Well, there is one thing, I forgot to buy milk yesterday so that will be the only necessity for today.
Wow, what a response to my new haircut! Just wanted a change and I am very pleased. Thank you for making me feel so special!

 Today is The Brother Alan's birthday....we will celebrate when he is back here in just 24 days. The city slicker turned part-time cowboy is also counting the days! One of these days he will be here full time and I am certainly looking forward to that. We usually go for a wonderful dinner to celebrate Lisa's bday (April) and mine (February) during the September visits. Actually we just celebrate the whole week for any reason.
Right now however, I need a cup of coffee and some toast.....glad to chat with you today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.
Sis Lynowl is still not feeling well so please keep her in your thoughts for a speedy healing.

Finally ..Date Nut Bars

Ran an errand yesterday  and while in the car the phone rang. Pushed the accept button on the dash, and nothing. Of course I let it hang up as I do not use the handheld phone In the car. When I got to my stop It would not let me reconnect with the handsfree...telling me it did not find the device. So, on the way home I stopped at the dealership and they could not re-set the phone. I went to Best Buy where The Brother Alan got  my phone and they reset and now all is right. Oh and Alan's phone is still connected! Go figure. As I was leaving BB I spotted this....

had to throw out the one we had for years. Doesn't that meal look great. Go in for a phone/car issue and out with a Grille.

When I got home I decided "enuff is enuff" and began to bake...

Best Date Nut Bars ever and easy too. First time making them from scratch. Melt in your mouth and the aroma in the kitchen was divine. I made an 8x8 instead of 13x9. The cup or so left of the crust/topping I will use to make an individual peach cobbler. Guess what is waiting for me with my fresh brewed coffee this morning?

You all know how tech challenged I can be. Thank goodness for Honey---Keith who rescued me so many times. Yesterday in my desk I came across this----

And decided to plug it in to the computer. Does it work...no, does not open, the computer does not recognize it...so, all my knitting and other stuff is lost in this little fob! Frustrating! Might be something simple like a reset (who knows where that would be as I did not even know the phone had one) just as it was for my phone but I have no clue. Since I woke with a headache today will not be my day to putter with it. Look at my Polski earrings...

just need to attach the ear wires and voila...they are finished. The second one was easier and I figured her diagrams much better. Less confused so the next pair should be easier. I will change out the gold beads for silver for a different sparkle. I used 2 shades of green for a shadow look and a bit of sparkle as one is dull and the other shiny. I may use different colors for the accents....not sure as the red really say Christmas. 

Well, must dash to munch and drink....thank you for taking the time to visit. Thank you for your kind words and most of all for your friendship.

I discovered that I can not read Polski!

What a busy day Wednesday was. Dianna texted me that she would stop by to pick up the surround sound speakers for her cousin. Does not stop there..."where shall we go" was the question. Off to a store so she could pick up a southwest item and then to Goodwill thrift... then of course for a quick bite to eat. Time spent with Dianna and at times with her and hubby Bobby is always fun and they are two caring and good friends to me. So lucky to have them in my life. A little beyond 4:30PM a text from Dianna…"It's getting windy here, are you OK?" This because we had a Dust Storm Warning. She then proceeded to keep me company via text until 9:30 or so. Inviting me for fresh pancakes with blueberries early this morning! Did I ever mention there is about 10 years difference in our age...that we are sisters from a different mother...
Me; then it was off to the doctor at 1PM and of course he found the problem and injections in another area of my back. I am becoming a pincushion! I feel much better but will take it easy the next few days while everything takes hold. I need to use the step ladder to get the leaf blower down and one of the chimes out front which is very tangled, but it will wait a few days. The Lanai is a disaster and "I can stands it no more".....remember who used to say that in the cartoons???? Clue, he liked spinach. I also want to change the living room curtains but I guess that will be a Lisa task....shh, don't tell her. It is going to be a surprise.
After the doctor off to JC Penny hair salon...yes I desperately needed a haircut.

The gal who used to cut my hair at another place left and I just wanted someone different. I sat in the chair showed her a picture of how it always was cut and said do something different. I am not good at the selfie thing, but here it is. I love it. I am fortunate to have natural curls/body...this is a cut and air dry. I even bought a new shampoo and conditioner that will help with this Arizona dryness. It was buy one get one free...so saved $13.00 on the 3 bottles.
Polski…..means Polish.... the language not furniture polish! The earring diagram is not the easiest to follow but what I am discovering is that if I could read Polski then I would have better directions. So it is a slow process. Definitely will design my own pattern. Feeling a bit tired but should be able to sleep better with the pain gone.
Still have not made those Date Nut Bars...since I will be home early from Dianna's (still tentative) I guess that will be what is on the to do list. That about covers it for me. So happy that you stopped by and as always thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.

I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar,
but I cherish the friend who for me
does not consult his calendar.
- Robert Brault

A favor please....sis Lynowl is not feeling well and in much discomfort.....please keep her in your thoughts that soon she will feel better.

Determined is me....

Monday was a long day...I must say thank you to you … you know who  you are... who thought of me. One day I may just pass the date but my mind will not yet. Hot...hot and humid. The morning began with lightening and thunder then it just disappeared...no rain, no storm. Today...well it is early and the weather will not change too much so we will skip a report.

The Southwest style wrap is finished...I am pleased. It is a 2 wrap. I found the silver button in my button jar and the silver feather charm in my dangly things. It is fun to design as you go and although all these beads were bought for this, there are so many possibilities. This one is for me. I tend to give away many of what I make.
Thinking about the next one and what colors I want. They can become expensive to keep buying the beads in specific colorways, but if your bead box is missing what you need...oh well, off to the bead shop I must go.
I was determined to make a beaded Christmas tree earring....using Delica beads..small little things. You saw the Polish directions and a graph picture in previous post. Well, I am not use to doing the particular bead stitch but I can usually learn on my own...right? All day and 4 attempts and lots of  mumbling....

 I have 1/2 an earring. I am hoping to finish the other side soon...not sure if tomorrow is a good idea after today, but now that I have the gist I am sure I can do it.. … I am determined. Those who really know me will say that I do not give up... on most things that is true. I am mostly self taught in all that I craft so in order to learn you must be determined.
Today is a follow-up with the doctor for my back. Although I am feeling so much better I am having a few issues I want addressed before it would eve get to the painful place I was last week. I also need to check on the new PCP and see if the office is ready for me! I have already met the doctor and was sure to tell him just how delicate I am! He is very pleasant and attentive. The entire office is that way. So, my plans are simple for the day... I still have to bake my Date Nut Bars. All the ingredients are already out on the counter as incentive to bake. Could today be the day?
Always so nice to chat with you. Thank you for your kind words and for your encouragement and most of all the friendship you offer to me. I am very lucky!
You do know there are only 28 more days.... you did remember right?

Mars and the coyote

I have always been fascinated with the night skies...full moons especially but then there is Venus and Jupiter and of course Mars...

When I look up into the Eastern sky and see this bright planet...I just stare in amazement. This is taken without out use of a telescope...just my camera and a zoom. How spectacular is that. If you click on the picture you will see how almost perfect it is! Round and red and like a spotlight in the sky...Wow!!
Earlier last evening around 7PM I decided to fill the birdbath out front so it would be ready for the morning crowd. It has been around 90 at the start of the day and those Doves and Quail are thirsty. As I click open the lock and look out a coyote runs out of the courtyard and the bunnies scatter. I would like to think I may have inadvertently saved a bunny. The coyote walked around the sidewalk area for a few minutes then took off for another courtyard. My friend Robyn...across the courtyard ….opens her door to ask if I saw him run out....we chat then it is back inside to the cool of the living room. A few hours later and the bunnies return to munch and roam around.

I did a little beading until my hand said enough. The colors do not show as nice as they are...better picture next time. I did look for and did find a beaded Christmas tree earring pattern on line..

Good thing I can follow a graph nd recognize the stitch used because the directions are

 written in Polish. I have the right Delica beads to try it so that is on the plan list this week. Not much on the list; the Post Office and getting ready for the arrival...

one month from yesterday is the count down...The Brother Alan will be here with Lisa....

I have kept the Alan List small, only the most important to do. They arrive late morning Tuesday, September 18th and by Thursday they have time for whatever...of course horseback riding is always on the list. A day in Scottsdale for lunch and who knows what else. Tuesday and Wednesday are "work days".  My list is really not that much but I am glad to have their help.
Off to get some work done around here. I have a couple of friends stopping by today around 1 so I cannot dilly dally. Glad to chat with you and thank you for the kind words and good wishes you have sent me. Thank you for your friendship....makes my day,