An Angel and a nut

Getting to be my new normal...getting going later than what was usual. I really do not mind...I no longer think I must get up and going. The day seems to be starting as cloudy again but I am hearing the weather report that it will reach 72 later today. Speaking of later today, Glenda and Don are hosting a Pot Luck lunch, Yesterday I went over to help get it all set up and I brought a little something for Glenda..

an angel made from a doily...one of the many that Glenda recently gave to me.

this angel has wings of feathers....love using feathers. Simple but one of a kind. Adding to the uniqueness is that there is a little bit of tatter with the doily. Next is to make one for me with one of the other doilies.
The other day while out for errands, every time I made a turn I would hear this rolling sound.... like a marble rolling across the window. As soon as I landed at my destination I began to run my hand across the window and will admit it was not easy...short reach! I could not find anything so I though maybe I imagined it. On the return drive it began again. I pulled into a parking lot and once again began to find this noise. I again found nothing. A couple of days later it happened again. I was going nuts trying to find this noise thing. This was going to dive me nuts and I thought I will go to the dealership to have them help me. Once home I grabbed a flash light and a mirror to try to see into the vent area. All of a sudden there it was...

I have no idea where this came from. There are not many trees in our the various parking lots and I do not recall parking under any. I tend to avoid them so the birds can not leave a deposit on my car. But this little nut drove me nuts for many days. Where was it you ask? Not on the inside of the car where I kept looking... no; it was in the well where the windshield wipers are. I am so glad I did not foolishly go to the dealership where I am sure they would think I was the nut.
All my packages are now out for delivery some arriving today and the rest on Monday. I have never been so late with it all. Just could not get it going. It is not that I do not have the Christmas spirit, I just needed a push. Finally the "me" gave "myself and I" a push.
There were places Denny and I would go during this time to enjoy the decorations and at night where "snow" would fall while we drank a cup of coffee sitting on a bench. I find it difficult to be taking off by myself. I may go off this week and see where I land. I really do not like driving distances or at night but it is what it is. Right now I should be going off to swish some laundry and walk the Bissell. Making the bed is a good idea too. Glad to have you visit. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.

Santa's back...found

Well I am certainly getting a late start to my day. I guess I was tired when I woke at 4am and fell back to sleep…. awake and first cup of coffee down. I do have a few errands to take care of then it is off to Glenda's this afternoon. Although it is very cloudy they say no rain...we shall see.
On Tuesday when Dianna and Bobby were I noticed that one of the Santa earrings was missing. Disappeared…. vanished under the tree.

I had the card with them on one of the branches and now there was only one. We looked and moved packages not once but a few times. This morning I glanced down and there it was...dangling from a lower branch. Amazing how three of us could miss it.

All is ready now, he can deliver his packages in just 11 days...oh my! 11 days.... glad I am finally ready. Actually I will be when I go to mail the last 2 boxes.
I made a lovely...well I can not say yet because it has not yet been received but I really like it and can't wait to show you. Tomorrow a few people should receive their packages and sis if you are reading this you are not getting it yet!
Time to get a move on...things to do.....so nice to have you stop by. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.

3 Blooms and Two Friends

My day has started much too early... 2:30 am. I have a few errands and then I will settle for a movie or 2 and a cat nap. The Amaryllis has really bloomed!

Three bright red flowers and another could bloom by Christmas. This is one of the nicest I have had in years. … And no care! There is a shoot lower on the stem and that may also grow... I would not be surprised.
The Christmas cactus is giving one or two flowers a day which is nice. I know, they look so pretty in fluffy bloom but then once the flowers are finished then nothing. this way I have a flower each day or two with lots of buds in wait.
Yesterday was such a lovely day...Dianna and Bobby came for Christmas lunch.... at Bobby's request it was lasagna. Bobby always travels here with his full tool bag and so off to the garage he went while dinner was in the oven to fix that cupboard door. I will be safe now that it is secured again. Two dear friends who show up to lend a hand when needed and not even asked.  Dianna supervises! Christmas packages have arrived....

This lovely knitted Mobius and stitched piece is from DebbieB...Canada has a postal strike, but Debbie says this arrived quickly. We are in touch daily...through emails. Hope my package is not to arrive to her. This year she began to spin her own yarns.
A surprise from England.... from June arrived....

a lovely angel key fob and slim calendar of angels. I have never seen such a sweet calendar.....thank you both so much for thinking of me. Be sure to stop by their blogs (click on the name) to see what they are up to.
Not much needlework or  beading has been done as my thumb and ring finger are "locking" more. Thank goodness the Voltarin Gel helps a little for the pain and a few god books to read. Of course Hallmark Christmas movies are generally good to fill the time. Speaking of time, I need to get a move on as the exterminator will be here before I know it for the monthly spraying of the garden and not meeting him in pajamas is preferred. Laundry needs to swish and the bed needs to be made....off I go to finish my coffee so I can get it all done. Thank you for visiting and for your kind words. Thank you for you friendship.