Happy 4th of July from Sue

 

Sue was going to make her entrance on July 1st...but sometimes other happenings interrupt. I love adding texture to these banners. Living in a 55+ community, we do not have the direct noise of fireworks. There are displays nearby but we do not hear them so Murphy is not bothered. Of course today the landscapers are here and he is not fond of the noise they make or them for that matter.

We are in heat advisory... the temperatures have been in the mid triple digits..... 116 yesterday and the overnights in the 80-90 range. Thank goodness for air conditioning. We do have a misting fan for outside which does cool you a bit.

I made the Pod Bag.... love it...but I did make changes to the pattern to my preference. It hangs on my bed post and is used for my pajamas. I made a tuck in the front and added a yo yo flower. Next I will make the smaller size.

One of my favorite sports has started and will be on all month, Tour de France. Yes, I do wake up early...between 3 and 4am.... to watch. This year I had to add Peacock TV to be able to watch it. It seems that so many programs are now on one of the pay stations. Also now on is Wimbledon...I love that too. They have had pouring rain so a few have been postponed.

Just look at last night's full moon. This is the actual color..no touch ups!

It is called the Buck Moon because this is the time of year that antlers start to appear on male deer/bucks. It will be visible for 3 days. A little blurred...did not use my tripod. As it happens it is also referred to as a super moon.

An update on Lisa. She is still having tests. Surgery is definite but no date yet. Please keep her in your thoughts.

Glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Thank you also for your friendship.

Larry is really helpful on my sewing table! Everything right at hand.

Hot town......

… summer in the city desert...… here it is  almost 6am and it is 93 and heading to 111 or more. At the moment it is all cloudy. Yesterday was 113 and stifling. Severe heat advisories again today, no problem, for me as I do not plan to leave the abode. Woke at 1 am so by later today I will need a nap!I did go out yesterday. I went to visit with Diana and  when Bobby came home from work he took us out to dinner. Very good Mexican fare. As always I enjoy being in their company. Later this morning, Robyn...from across the courtyard will be joining me for coffee and.

I can not show you my current beaded pod project...I have one taco done, now for the next two.… but this Southwest design is on the to do next. I will change the shade of blue and the red for other colors keeping the stallion black. So glad I am able to bead again. I do stop and rest my hand and so far so good. Still feeling the inflammation in the thumb/wrist area. The majority of the swelling has disappeared. It is what it is.
There is swishing at the moment in h laundry area with another to follow but that is the extent of household duties for me today. Still waiting for the Faeries to appear.
Soon I will be beading and watching Le Tour de France... sad to say that today is the last day. I know the riders are happy but I will miss it. This year there have been strange happenings due to weather and several riders crashing. I will be looking for another sport to watch. Not big on watching baseball... too slow for me.
So, it has been nice to have you visit today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Thank you!

My birthday celebration started on Saturday with good friends and ended on Sunday with the  Patriots wining the Super Bowl. I am thankful for all the good wishes here and on Facebook. Always nice to be remembered. We had rain all day yesterday but the temps were good so the doors were open for a time. Today... not sure what the sky will be like. I do know that around 10ish I will be outside with the electrician. Our HOA is installing new security lights around our community.... so hoping that the skies will be clear so we can get this done.  Right now there is swishing happening in the laundry area. The Bissell will take a walk around the place and then it will be something crafty happening later today.

Now for the sports report..... I have been a Patriot fan since the 1960s when they were then The Boston Patriots.... and not a very good team. Well, times have certainly changed!

I do not like the new logo! Anyway, this is the second time that they played the Super Bowl on my birthday and they won! Happy Birthday to me! It was hard to watch it without My Denny. Many times we watched the same game in different rooms! Both of us yelling and thinking we could coach the game. This morning are all the armchair coaches and quarterbacks.... time to switch the channel. I am glad Denny got to see a Super Bowl win before he passed. When I was talking with The Brother Alan and Lisa yesterday morning, Lisa said " I am wearing my Patriot shirt. I commented that I thought there had been a Patriot sweatshirt in the closet but not so...Lisa was wearing it! Family 💟No, it was not the most exciting game, but nevertheless it was another ring and win.  Is it May yet?...that is when they will be here visiting … I have been adding to The Brother List to do. It really is not a long list because some of the thigs are just eventually to do things. 

Thank you for the good wishes with the upcoming had surgery.👌 I will go crazy not being able to create!

Time to fluff the laundry and get chores done. It is always so nice when you visit. Thank you for the kind words and friendship.