Oh the weather outside is....

the song came into my mind this morning...no it is not going to snow and yes I do not have any place to go..... it is going to rain--- so they say. the temps have been very comfortable. The AC is still off and the sliders and front door open each day this past week....lovely. Rain means indoors for me and....
perfect to try to get this started... maybe!

The UPS delivery came early yesterday, the email said "by end of day" but all of a sudden yesterday morning there was the truck and the guy was great. He brought the boxes into the kitchen and said be careful they are heavy. Indeed they are. All wood and granite top for the this kitchen work cart.

The top is supported in a wood frame.... not even going to work with this yet. I can barely move the box!

 I opened the main box to let out the packing smell.... you know, from the warehouse to the truck and the drive from Illinois.... like fresh paint. The small box in the first picture had the legs... but I am happy to find they have also included casters which I will use to make it easier to move as necessary. But, I am getting ahead of myself. First it needs assembly... I admit that it is overwhelming at this moment.  For now I will step over the boxes and think about getting it sorted.
I have no rush for all of this, well until I am tired of stepping over it all. I will try to slide it over to the side more then I think I will just sit and bead today.... that I can handle. In the end I may look for a handyman to assemble this... I admit that it is probably more than I can handle. Beading, now that I can do. My finger is so much better. The redness is fading and it is more feeling more flexible. Glad you were here to listen to my rant... thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Thank you for your friendship. 

Slow morning

Seems like I have more of these slow starts. I really do not mind as I have no plans. I am housebound waiting for the UPS furniture delivery that says "by end of day" on my tracking. Another overcast start to the day. The sun finally appeared in the sky yesterday and I guess it will today. Some of Arizona is getting rain but probably not me.
I really enjoyed my dinner last evening...but...

when I was draining my Vermi8celli I poured some of the boiling water on my finger...I hate my strainer and it will be replace with one that free stands rather than me holding it. Of course the pharmacy was already closed. I began to hold it in iced water on/off for a couple of hours even while I ate! Then some Bacitracin and finally it feels much better today. Still sore and stiff but not blistered.
Earlier yesterday I worked on my denim feathers....

Each of them is from Denny's jeans... for now they are hanging from the branch in the picture... not sure where they will go.

There were easy to do, that is when I finally used a pair of tweezers to help pull all the threads. I also glued the twine after I had them fringed. A bit of Denny in the air.....
When the cloud cover is thick as it is this  morning, the jets fly so low and they are quite loud. As they fly overhead you can make out lots of jet  detail...
I hope to start another Santa Star this weekend....just in case one needs to go someplace..... I also need to make another solid and a rose, and.... you get the picture. I just need to bead this weekend. With waiting for the delivery today and attempting to assemble this weekend, I will find the time. Right now is wash the kitchen floor time and walk the Bissell around the house. Off I go. Thank you for taking time to visit and thank you for your kind words. Most of all thank you for your friendship.
Special "thinking of you" to The Brother Alan....I was having a mini meltdown the other afternoon and of course he was right there available to get me through it. He is a keeper!

Ho Ho Ho finish!

The weather has been so nice...cooler, the AC off for days and the sliders open. The sky is very cloudy...maybe some rain in The Valley?
It feels damp… feels like rain in the air and certainly looks it.
Sorry for those in Florida who experienced the hurricane. It was good to read on Facebook that those that I know in the area are all okay.

Santa Star is finished! Loved making this one. The directions were great, the finishing method well designed by Vicki Green of Dragon's Lair Beads. I am ready to make another one. Happy that I have plenty of beads to do so. I really would like to make another Stain Glass Rose star too. I am feeling ambitious to bead if nothing else.
Yesterday there was a huge Dragonfly sitting on my palm tree....but no camera at hand...the Spiny Lizard was scurrying around the garden but no camera at hand. The garden has been the hub of activity. It definitely needs to be swept, but too lazy. I did change the time/days for the irrigation system. So far it looks like I did it correctly. If the weather continues to remain cool I will be able to get out there to clean up. Anticipating the delivery tomorrow of the kitchen work cart. It will be an interesting weekend getting it together. Right now I will concentrate on resting my hand today from the beading project. Reading might be on the agenda. So glad to have you visit today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Friends

A lovely day with cooler weather. The AC is off and the doors were open all day.

A pretty bouquet in a lavender mason jar....
My morning was one of my "off times", tears and feeling sad ( just one of those mornings) but that changed when Dianna and Bobby arrived. After some chatter Bobby got out his tools and removed the small counter top and then slid the refrigerator in better position. He also put a wood top on it for now as I still have not ordered the butcher block top for it. Then he began to remove the drinking water faucet from the kitchen sink. Did I mention that Bobby has a wonderful sense of humor….it was not long before I forget to feel sad. Finally he replaced the florescent light bulbs and let there be light in the kitchen! Now it was time for lunch. I had wanted to take them out for lunch but they said sandwiches would be fine. So, Sunday I went to Fry's and got a selection of Italian meats and rolls for what I call a grinder and he calls a hero.... and for desert...we had sorted Talenti Gelato. How do you say thank you to these two? The warmth of feelings I have for them and from them … no words can be said.

They brought me another Plumeria plant as the one from last year did not survive the heat. I will plant it by the weekend. This is a beautiful charm/necklace that Dianna bought for me. She also bought one for herself.... we match! Very pretty and delicate.

I did manage more beading on Sunday....half a face one hand and boot...getting there. Just 2 more sections and it will be complete.
When we bought the new dining set and server piece, we also bought a work counter which had to be delivered from the manufacturer. Well, I received an email telling me it will arrive on Friday afternoon...in piece! Yes, in 3 sections to be assembled. I better make sure the screwdriver is charged.... hopefully I will be able to assemble this cart. It is 111 pounds, 36x52x18....not a small item for sure. Stay tuned for the results or lack of.
That about covers what is happening around here. Thank you for taking the time to visit and thank you for your kind words and friendship.