He is so handsome!

 Arizona is still in a heat advisory and the local electric company wants everyone to conserve by turning up the AC, not to use washers/dryers and things like pool filters until after 9pm. Mind you, the temps have been record setting and remain around 115 daily and 90 overnight. APS also is saying they may have to do rotating outages which will last around 1/2 hour and there will be no prior notice. I speak from experience when I say going without AC even a short time is difficult in these temps. When Dennis was in hospital and suppose to return home, that weekend the AC quit. The triple digits during the day and the temp in this house was around 97 at nighttime and stifling. Complaining finished. 

Murphy has a new groomer, Mary who did a perfect trim upon our specifications. Isn't he looking good! He is trimmed short and feels like velvet. I thought I would show you how Murphy "hides"... when he has something he should not have.

Look at that butt. He thinks we do not see him. Other hiding places are  under the ottoman, along side the chair in my room or under my bed which he does disappear. Once under the sofa, he really has to pull himself out...just fits. He is our delight. 

Baked a banana bread yesterday...almost gone. It is such a pleasure to have someone (The Brother Alan) who enjoys cakes and Pizzelles and scones etc. Lisa does also! 

I hope everyone is healthy and safe. I know many do not wear masks...we do. I know that many do not care about social distance...we do. We are doing our best to remain healthy. Glad you could stop by to visit. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Pizzelles and the bunny is back

Yesterday was a good day. Went to the Hyundai dealership to have the new seat release installed and was told that it needs just a gentle pull. I assured them that that is what I do. Of course you get the "look".

Finally made my Pizzelles; the aroma filled the abode! and they taste delicious too. Sent some across the courtyard to Robyn and Dave. Sharing is a good thing. Did not do any stitching yesterday.... I was frustrated to think that I had to take out so many Xs the day before. Today I will put them all back. and add more just because.
A quick check of the garden this morning...the pond garden area was very wet... not sure why. It could have been a few Doves or the Grackle came by for a bath and splashed. I am not going to do anything about it today. No. My hand is less stiff and my back is better and my eyes less blury, so I will not do any manual labor. This will be a stitch kind of day.

Also I have a new magazine (not a craft one either!) and will make time to read an article or two. I began reading at the dealership yesterday and a customer asked  to have it when I was finished. I replied that it was my personal magazine and somehow I do not think he believed me. when the gal called my name she asked how my magazine was. The customer looked sheepishly at me and nodded. I enjoy tales of the West and have several books on the subject.  I wish the temps were better. I love to sit outside when reading.... going to be around 108 today, so indoors is the reading place.

This little guy is back. He tore off a long piece of my plant took a few bites then decided to wash his face and off he went! The least he can do is finish the meal.He is too cute to get really angry with. I just want to whisper in those big ears and pinch his bright white tail!
I had a comment about the scissors in my last stitch photo...they are from Singer and I got them from Jo Ann's. Love my scissors.
Oh, there is a new blogger from Italy.....Marula, stop by and say hello. She has the translate button so it is easy to read and she is offering a cute Lady bug pattern...free.
Okay...off I go. Glad you had time to chat today. Thank you for your kind and caring words and for you friendship.

Not yet a horse

Very little stitching yesterday....

The star is complete and the left border also. As  much as I enjoy these kits, they ae a challenge sometimes. There a so many blank spaces for the beads that counting twice does not always work. I have had to re-do a few times. Hope to stitch more today as tomorrow there will most likely not be any stitching; I have an appointment for my eye exam at noon. Vickie, who has 2 blogs: here  and here, emailed me and offered to take me rather that to wait any longer. Totally out of her way, but a friend indeed.
today. . The garden chores are complete; fountain water added and With the household chores completed I plan to make Pizzelles later.

With each recent visit, The Brother Alan and Lisa have brought and left clothing and items and leaving with empty suit cases. This time Alan also brought these. They are awards, back row:
 the Massachusetts Police Commissioner, Nassau County Police Department 4th Squad, Adjunct General  Rhode Island National Guard for Excellence in Standards and Discipline, Federal Law Enforcement US Department of Homeland Security. The front row: Department of State Diplomatic Security Service, Signature Costumer Service, and Federal Law Enforcement Training Center of Homeland Security. These are not the last of awards I am sure. Eventually we will find a more fitting place to display them. Yes, I am proud of him and what he has accomplished.
Wonderful having time to chat with you. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Morning darkness

In the morning darkness I look out from the kitchen into the garden and see a lovely glow from the spotlight on the tall grass as it glows from behind the large planter pot. The silhouette of a few ornaments can be seen. It is quiet and I am having the first cup of coffee. This is my think time...what will the day be, what do I need to do and what do I want to do. the reality is that the plans most likely will be different as the day becomes light. The season is changing and sunrise is now later, around 6:06 AM.  Now if only the temp would change and the cooler below the mid 100s would also arrive.

I found this huge spider web across my rosemary bush.... I hardly ever find a web in the garden. I so admire how intricate it is like a fine piece of lace.
Yesterday I made some Pizzelles and thought I would assemble the star...

I may look okay but is definitely is not and today will be the let's begin this all over again. In my attempt to follow a video and thinking  ...key word thinking... that I was doing it correctly, I was not and the result is shall we say really awful. What I think (that word again) is that my problem in part is the finish of each piece where I omitted a bead therefore causing the assembly to be wonky. I am a patient person...yes Glenda only when I am crafting I admit, and will just start over taking this apart. It is only thread and time. Speaking of Glenda she came by for tea and Pizzelles yesterday, taking a break for moving, She and Don will be moving across the way a street away. Glad to say she is feeling better. Sis Lynowl is also but not Lisa....so keep them in your thoughts.
Let's talk about my bunny. Yes he is back. He briefly visited his spot outside my bedroom window but it seems he is now preferring to come into the garden and rests in the grass area in the picture above  once he has skipped around to the various plants. A safe haven for him. I should get some laundry swishing and bed linens changed and …. but I think for now I will enjoy my coffee and Pizzelles and see if I can find a movie to watch. I can do that. Oh, and did you remember that The Brother Alan and Lisa are coming...just 10 days! Hate to rush off but my coffee is getting cool. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Thank you most of all for your friendship.

More mail deliveries

Quiet day yesterday...chilly but nice once the day moved on. Spoke with the local post office supervisor about slap shot deliveries. He agreed the "fragile" marked boxes should not be tossed over a 6 foot gate!...really?!?
I though I should organize my Denny's Angel basket. Found a couple left so I guess they will need to find a home. I have received such kind words from those who did receive one. It is my pleasure to share them.

This beautiful bracelet arrived from my RI friend Joan...very New England with the sunset, shell and star fish with a piece of beach glass in a pretty gold sheer bag. I love my bracelets.

The other box was from Lu and Stan, also in RI, and of course it was Annalee...not one but 2!

Look at this little baker.....I have a special tree for all the Lu/Stan ornaments. This little baker will help today with the  Pizzelles. I did finish my tatted snowflake

It is a very nice pattern called Bloomin' Ice Drop by Diane Cademartori. Really enjoyed this one and plan to make a few to send out for the New Year. I may not want real snow but these are just fine with me. While getting ready to make this I found that I have misplaced some of my shuttles.....seems with my recent moving and rearranging the craft closet a few things are someplace and I have no idea where. Guess I have a new task the beginning of the year.
The Bissell came in from the garage yesterday but so far has not moved. I guess I will have to guide it around the place along with the Swiffer today. I need a maid......
In the meantime, I will get busy with a laundry and house things before anything else. I thought the A/C people were coming yesterday...no, it is today. I will be enjoying dinner tonight with Robyn and Dave across the courtyard so I do not have to plan anything. Off I go to the laundry corner. Glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and friendship.
ps....the bite on my neck is healing....whatever it was!

A new week, new month

Wonder what will be in this new week.....this new month? Still thinking about the fact that it will be November in a few days! So far there is still the matter of the irrigation leak. You are reading this correctly. It seems the sprinkler head that we thought was fixed is still leaking.. This time however, because I did not bury it from when Don worked on it. It is plain to see it is below ground....so....does that mean a broken pipe? Just when I think I have it all together.
I have been enjoying sitting outside in the mornings until the temp rises.
Many of you know Donna Bayliss from By The Bay Needleart. Well she has not been feeling well and had a hospital stay but it finally home. Her designs are always so calming and lovely...stop by and offer some cheer. Then there is Mimi Kirchner... a doll designer extraordinaire.

This is just one of her fantastic designs which I purchased from her Etsy shop. The one problem was that Etsy did not acknowledge that I did buy it so the link for the instant download did not arrive. Mimi was kind enough to check it for me and she sent the link....thank you Mimi. You must stop by to visit and see her designs.....she thinks out of the box!~ So, now that I have this pattern you know that I must make one or two or.....I think I know a little girl who might like one for Christmas.
Yesterday afternoon Keith came by to fix the email stuff and give me a lesson in files. He left with his bag of Pizzelles. I made them earlier in the morning and if I must say so they are delicious. When I make them I share with a few of my friends or I would devour them all. I would like to try to make some dinner rolls. The bread maker has the recipe for the dough then you just form and bake in the oven.
I have one laundry finished and another to put in to wash. My coffee is ready to enjoy. Thank you for chatting with me and for the kind words. Thank you for your friendship. Have a great day.