Lost needle and a rolling bed

Do I have your attention?
First I posted my Autumn Exchange from Marjorie...well she is who I had! How fun is that. This is what I sent her...

I already had posted the back of this flat fold. It was fun to stitch.

Now....about the needle... I am sure all of you at one time or another loose the needle you are stitching with... admit it. Every time I start a project I make sure that I have a new package of #28 needles. I also have one of the telescoping magnets...would never be without one. There I was sitting by Mr H's hospital bed and lost.... someplace  on the floor went the needle. Out I took my trusty magnet but could not find it. But from the doorway, I saw that the CNA was watching me with curiosity .... waving my magic wand along the tile floor. I finally explained what I was doing but somehow I am not sure he believed me. Never did find the needle.
Now on about the bed. When Mr H came to the room, the Recovery nurses parked the bed in the wrong spot  not where I thought it should be. So, I unlocked the wheels and moved it to a better position. I then began to re-arrange things: the bedside table, a drink for him and so on. All of a sudden ... my back was to Mr H .... he said..." my bed is rolling" I said don't be silly, it is just the medication making you think it is moving". "No, I think it is moving". So I turned and what! the bed was indeed slowly rolling forward! I forgot to lock the wheels. I quickly pulled it back to the wall and locked the wheels. I told him that he was just fine and just groggy...he bought it! Yes, it was only one night and he is home in a bed that does not have wheels.
We are really hoping that this is it... no more... once again we will see on Monday. Keeping my toes crossed.

Well, that is it for today... all set to stay put and maybe get some stitching done. So glad you had some time to visit with me....thank you for all the wonderful thoughts they certainly mean a lot to both of us.

Sometimes all you need to do is look out the window for beauty

When I look out my living room window...this is what I see across the courtyard....

Isn't this just brilliant! It is a very large Lantana bush.

After a very long day yesterday...I found this waiting in my mail box..

It is my Autumn Exchange from Marjorie. She did a perfect job of finishing this pin keep. I just love it. It could not have arrived at a better time.
Yesterday, Mr H was readmitted for another surgery and kept over night. I hope it is only for last night. I also hope this is the last he will need. So, getting such a beautiful pin keep was just what I needed to find waiting in my mail box last night.
Thank you for stopping by....I am off to see if Mr H will be coming home today.....wish us luck!

Lost but found!

As planned, Sandie and I set off from opposite ends of the Valley to meet yesterday. As I waited at "the meet spot", the phone rang. Sandie was in the wrong parking lot! Well, not to make this too long, after another attempt to meet up, I told her to stay put and I would go to her. Finally! When we finally met, all we could do was laugh...and that is how our meeting began ... and laugh we did often as we sat for lunch at Paradise Bakery. We chatted and shared stories. I learned that we have many things in common always good for a friendship. We plan more meetings. I hand delivered my Quilties and she showed me the beautiful mini quilt she is giving away. Go ... now ... to her blog and enter to win. And no, I did not think to take any pictures.... next time.

I am set to mail out today my Autumn Exchange....

just a peek...I am very pleased with it and hope my recipient likes it.

I am off to work today....hope it isn't too busy.... and that the shoppers are pleasant. Most are but you get the one or two who complain about the wait, the selection and almost anything else. I met an adorable little girl who was shopping on Saturday ... Bailey ... who is into making dolls. We chatted and I can tell she is going to be making some wonderful dolls.


Well, just want to say I am so happy you had some time to share with me. Have a wonderful day.