Waiting for the storm~~~~~

The Monsoons have started but not yet here in the West Valley. There is no sunshine today...but still hot and yes, during this season we have humidity. Not feeling quite myself today...just off sorts so staying home will be my goal today. Yesterday Mr H and I saw the surgeon...good report...no more restrictions (within reason) and permission to drive. The doctor wants Mr H to start therapy in about 2-3 weeks. For the last 2 afternoons we have had a guest staying in our lanai...

Isn't he handsome...a Broad Tailed Hummingbird. He just rests on an artificial arrangement on the shelf. He leaves briefly and then returns.....stays for a few hours then poof! he is gone. His vibrant raspberry throat glistens in the light.
I am working slowing working on Bee Happy

just love this design from The Primitive Hare....and JCS June 2016 issue. The linen is 25 count Vintage Butter Pecan. I thought about using 3 strands of DMC but like the "lesser" coverage of 2 strands. I seem to be in slow-mo speed lately. But that is okay, I stitch for me not for speed or time. With all that goes around me at times I have learned to accept and adjust.   Retirement has allowed me to change and I have to admit I like it. My days are so quiet and relaxing...generally. Oh...the sun is just coming out to shine and boast up the temps! That means I am definitely going to stay indoors.... with the air on and my needle in hand. Glad I went food shopping yesterday, not that it was much cooler, but glad nevertheless. I am so very lucky to count you as a  my friends; thank you for your friendship and kind words. All your good wishes for Mr H have been special. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Things are progressing...slowly

Can it be already a week since Dennis had surgery? He is doing well, but needs some prodding to do the PT. He obviously got hungry after 10 PM last night while I slept, cause there are dishes in the sink...he had some soup. Now, how did he manage to get it out of the fridge, heat it in the micro and then get it to the table? Since he is still asleep, I will have to wait for the answer.

So obviously he did go into the garden to feed the fish....(lower right, one of 3 that are around 10-12 inches!) as you can see they are still okay and then checked the plants and as you can see they are fine...that is a sunflower growing in the window box?! Hope today will be a good PT day and I will not have to threaten him! with telling the PT people tomorrow. I know it is painful, but it needs to be done faithfully. Have you made your own ice packs yet? Well...

You take equal parts water and alcohol then add some dish detergent and voila, an ice pack that does not freeze but stays very cold. To be honest, I did not measure just mixed and it is fine. I used a quart freezer bag, then put that in a gallon zip lock and another one for safe measures. Insert into a pillow case and you have a great ice pack. The detergent is for safety..adding a color so you know not to eat or drink I suppose. I recently finished a Christmas ornament but it will be posted on the 12th as I am taking part in Jo's Advent calendar blog hop. Very little decorating around here but I did put up one of the trees... I will take a picture later for posting. Some lights are outside but not our usual display.I managed to get to the Post Office yesterday...more to mail this week and a few to complete packing for mailing. I seem not to have any time recently.....anyway, I am so happy you stopped by today. Thank you for your friendship and encouragement. It really means  so much to me. Hope you have a great day.