Oh the weather outside~~~~

A very grey sky and lots of rain to the East of me on this first day of Autumn.

The weather map looks dismal for sure and we know how I dislike storms. At least this would be a daytime storm and will not bother me so much....I hope. It may not reach us at all. No reason to be out of the house anyway today.  A wait and see of kind of day.

As stormy as it looks, this bloom opened today and has been giving a couple of flowers every so often. So nice to have color all the time. While following the doctor's orders of doing little I was hand busy....

I finished the dragonfly and have another at the ready to start. I do enjoy stitching on perforated paper with beads. I have managed to gather my donation of supplies for Vickie's daughters school. Trying to get through the garage craft storage should be easier as long as the temps remains cooler...under 100. The countdown continues for The Brother Alan's arrival... it really seems to be coming quickly now. The target date is still for October … well, maybe the 16th or 17th. They will be driving across via car unlike Dennis and I did 15 years ago with a Penske truck and car carrier! Once on the road the countdown really begins. The only countdown at the moment is when my coffee will finish brewing. The first cup is the most important! Off I go... Thank you for taking time to visit and for your kind words. Thank you for your friendship.

Oh what a morning.....

Actually what a yesterday and a night which is now morning. I started out yesterday for the mall specifically going to Macy's. As I was driving I was going past my PCP office so I thought I should just stop and make an appointment as I have not been feeling all that great recently...a month.... and inquire about a flu shot. Well I guess it was the right thing to do.  Yes I could get the flu shot, but first a check on my blood pressure. The MA took it twice and looked concerned and gave a shout out to the NP and it was taken again with a different device. Next thing is that the NP strolled in to chat. He was very concerned that my BP was extremely high. A quick impromptu exam and the heart was okay and questions answered and yes I would be given the flu vaccine but was then ordered to go home and rest... do nothing or at least as little as possible for the next few days. I need to check my pressure daily and write it down and return next week...or if it continues to be as high return sooner. No stress is what I need right now.....okay. Shortly after returning home, Robyn....across the courtyard called and hubby Dave was bringing me a dessert. Just what I needed.

….I could not wait to have my dinner so I could munch on this...but the good news is, she sent 2 pieces so now I have another for today...delicious.
I have not been idle ….

The wings of the dragonfly are finished.... now to do the body. The colors are so pretty..... jewel like. Before beading the body the perforated paper needs to be cut away so that might be today.
At the moment I am having my first cup of coffee and holding ice to my shoulder as it is very sore and a little swollen. The count down for The Brother Alan is in full mode....about 26 days... and I am trying to get things ready.  If the weather would only cooperate I can work in the garage. I decided that I would like to hang a hummer feeder outside my bedroom window. Oh and the AC issue, well now the filter is an issue.... always something but I am trying my hardest not to feel ruffled in any way.
An update on Eva P... aka mom.... she is doing better. This lady who will be 93 in December has 9 lives. Thank you for the good thoughts sent her way. Thank you for visiting and for your kind words. Thank you most of all for your friendship.

Ready for a Home Depot apron

The rain fell this weekend.... I know, a shock, but it did not last too long. Some is better than none. Of course as usual it was in darkness which does not settle well with me. Who knows when it will happen again. I managed to get out to the garden early on Sunday and clean the fountain. This time it took a little longer to reassemble…. just could not get the threaded part to line up. Some choice words and finally back together and bubbling. All is good.
Think I am going to get myself a Home Depot apron...like Bobby wears! Fix-it gal at it again!

This small wing nut seems to be the answer. This weekend the air conditioner filter began to rattle at the end of a run cycle. I just knew that with all the "things" in the work cupboard in the garage, Denny would have just what I needed. I have learned to look there before running to buy. Indeed there was this wing nut and I replaced the one on the vent door and so far all is good. I did not mis-step on the step ladder either!  I even found time to begin a project.

Another Mill Hill kit.... a dragonfly. Some years ago I bought several of them and had made only 2.

When I went to gather them to choose one to make, one of the kits is missing a large bead for the eye and the pin back. I could care less about the pin back but now I need to buy 2 new beads for the eyes. I could contact Mill Hill to buy a match for the one I have but it would probably cost more for the shipping!
Mom, Eva P is not feeling very well so please keep her in your thoughts.  I thank you for all the good thoughts for her and for Don and Glenda. Glad you visited today. Thank you for your kind words and for you friendship.

A star for September

I can hardly believe that the current temp is 80..... so this is a cool down and it has been predicted that it will go to 101.... better than the mid 100s but the humidity is 43% so it is still a bit uncomfortable out there. Guess cleaning the fountain can wait until I can be out in the garden earlier than 8:30ish. So, where have I been... right here. I guess the best question would be what have I been doing.

This is the September Star. Leaves still green but starting to change color and fall...of course in my neighborhood that is not happening. Living in a desert climate the trees hardly do this.  Yes there are some but not like my former home in New England. But this fabric just seemed right.  No stitching as I am still pondering a project but think I have one. My mind however has been busy.
Of course some thoughts are that in about 6 weeks The Brother Alan will be here. Almost ready for the arrival.... still rearranging things. There is not a lot of that to do I am happy to say. I am still boxing my craft donation things. It just has been too hot in the garage to spend much time. The next few weeks might just be lower temps and more ambition. Sandy ( commented last post) was right about waking with headaches. She suggests that I am dehydrated. I have not, and I have no answer as to why, I have not been drinking as much water during the day and at night. I have tried to increase the drinking and so far no morning discomfort. Oh that sounds …never the mind…I have been drinking more water. 
I have asked my angels, now I must ask you for good thoughts for my friend Don who will be under going some tests … it is never easy waiting for confirmation of yes or no to an issue. Also of course you need to include Glenda because a spouse is always affected too. The good thoughts for Debbie have helped as she is doing okay and when I saw her the other day she had her usual big smile for everyone. Okay, time to get the bed made and whatever else needs attention. Glad you had time to chat. I really do wish that some of you would include an email so that I can respond to you directly. If you prefer not to publish it with your comment, you can email directly. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.
Still looking for my email addresses.... they will be found!