The days have Marched on

March...goodness where is the time going? I am not sure what exactly is the reason I have been absent from my blog. I have been working on my Handkerchief Quilt... a little.

Hasn't been easy with Murphy wanting to help. But it is a start. Speaking of the boy...

Excuse the view through the screen, I took this a few minutes ago.... compare to the first window picture...

goodness, this was at 4 months old and today at 7 months! He is a bit more than a Mini Schnauzer, and that is from the vet. He is now able to remove things from the counter edge or the table with little difficulty. He certainly keeps me hopping during the day. Murphy does not like the rain... but, when we first got him he did not mind walking in the pouring rain. His personality is really coming out! Definitely going to school.
We are in day 3 of rain....sometimes poring rain. At the moment it is just damp and cloudy. Swishing #2 is on as is Fluffing #1. I thought about just staying in my PJs and doing nothing, but the fairies are not here today.

One of Alan's officers brought in fresh picked Tangelos...they are so delicious. I picked fresh lemons the other day...

Isn't this the perfect bowl? It is one that Lisa had. So nice to be picking fresh fruit and veggies and herbs in February/March.
Soon the fragrance of orange blossoms will fill the air. In the meantime, I need to get back to the laundry area....
Thank you to those who reached out to me to check on me. I really am fine but there are days to deal with. Murphy just settled down to nap so I may join him with a cup of tea. Glad you stopped by. Thank you for your kind words and concern and thank you for 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.

Misty grey and damp

Visions disappear quickly

quiet surrounds fog

Erie sight this morning as fog swept into our Valley. I looked out and could not see the drive across the way...it is not often that my morning looks like this. Cautions on the news to drive slowly and carefully. Yes, we are under a DENSE FOG ADVISORY.
That's okay, my plans are to sit quietly and stitch with Red this morning.

 With this fog I am glad she has the start of her cloak. At least her shoulders are covered! I probably will work more on the forest area.
After work last evening, Mr H and I did our grocery shopping and stopped for gas.... the car was on the 3 line! Gas was $1.59!  really must enjoy these prices while they last. We had gas points from Fry's which saved us $ .20 cents per gallon. Look what I have

Arizona grown and fresh picked....lemons and oranges. No, I do not have the trees, but my friend Jeanne's daughter has and I am lucky enough to receive them. Yum! and I will say it again, Yum!
I started an ornament....

it does not look like much yet.... hoping to get several made before November for mailing. I am not sure if I will like doing this one, but it is started and I will finish it. I did like the picture after all. So nice to read that several of you want to celebrate my UN Birthday...still time before I draw a name on February 3rd....and the February Card Exchange...let me know if you want to be included on the list by February 4th. Glad you made it through the fog to visit. Be careful leaving my place....have a wonderful day.