Drifting along.........

 ..... with the tumbling tumbleweeds.

Yes---- that is a tumbleweed! For years I have wanted one but when we would see them there were not exactly accessible. Denny would say "you don't need one". Of course I do not need one, but oh I wanted to have one. Then he would say there was no place in the garden for it. Well somewhere along this new journey with Alan and Lisa I must have said something. A few weeks ago (Christmas stuff and all) Alan walked in and said..."There is a tumbleweed in the garage" Wow!  The next day or two Murphy wanted to sniff and most likely eat it so I had to find a place .... here in my room up where he can not touch it but I can enjoy it everyday. And did you notice? Yes that is a picture(s) of My Denny right close by. I finally got it Denny! I love the words to the song too. If you want to hear The Sons of the Pioneers sing it click here. 

Moving on. We all have had issues with the mail during Christmas. Finally the last of my packages arrived in Canada. And My gift from sister Lynowl arrived late yesterday....

It's Mrs. Potts and Chip! I don't remember ever telling Lyn how much I loved this tea pot, but yet here it is. Of course she does know I love tea pots and has added to my collection. I am not a "big" Disney collector fan, but there are a few characters that I love: Alice, Snow White, Cinderella, just to name a few. For now they sit in my room until Christmas is put away. 

My thimble collection just grew by one. This is an antique thimble that was also in the box. Yes, I do use one as the sewing need presents itself. Many of my collection, over 100, are decorative. 

On the back side is engraved the word cherish...... and this I will.
Although I have not been cross stitching, I am sewing, machine as well as by hand. A return to my youth. Now if we could turn back our ages...... 

As an update; I had asked for special thoughts for my niece..... thank you because surgery went well and she is doing well. Still a way to go so keep her in your thoughts. We all need a little more caring for someone else in our lives. 

Glad to have a chat with you today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. Tomorrow Yeti will make an appearance, right here!

A new year finally

 Hello on this first Saturday of the new year....2021 finally arrived and I was actually awake but did not watch the Times Square event. We did begin but Alan and I just could not adjust to the format...or the performers. Today is cloudy and cool but not bad. Anyway on to better things. There are a couple of FB pages that encourage and support. One of them, maybe more encourage a Yearly Word instead of resolutions. My Word of Affirmation for 2021 is Thankful. There has been so much negativity that I want to really focus on the good. Each day I will think of one thing to be thankful for...being positive!

Meet Alan's Yeti. Look closely and you can see his eyes the 3 "bumps" are the top of his head. Santa knows that Alan and I kid about the hunt for the Yeti all the time so now he can prove there is one...eventually. At the present he is loosing his shell. I will keep you picture posted.

One other thing I got for Christmas was this handy attachment for my mixer. I love my Mandolin but I think Alan worries every time I use it. He thinks this is safer. Next might be a past attachment?! 

Arizona is still high in Covid numbers and trying to be safe is the normal. I do my best. When I think about those who do follow the rules, like EvaP and then are those diagnosed with it and then pass on quickly, well, it scares me a little. I am grateful that she did not suffer as many others are. Wear your mask and keep distance... 

I ask that you keep a lovely friend back in RI in your thoughts... she is doing well after breast surgery and treatment but still a bit more special thought is always good. Lisa is not feeling well...so add her to your thoughts as well. 

The list gets long 💗. 

Finally most of our mailed packages have arrived...for New Years! There is still one out there...DebbieB it is on the way to Canada I am sure. Thank you for the caring thoughts on my not feeling well. It mainly is because of a med snafu and the fact that I now will be seeing a new PCP on Monday. Not taking an important medication for a week now really causes havoc. Tired, light-headed, headache and vertigo... not pleasant but it could be worse. Once again that Household Faiery has not appeared so I am off to swish and fluff in the laundry area. Can't find the coffee barrister either so I will make my own coffee. Thank you for stopping by. I am lucky to count you as my friend. Thank you for the kind words and thoughts and your friendship. See, my Word of Affirmation...Thankful!

Coming up in a post soon...The Tumbleweed story!

Hello out there...

 The shopping complete, most gifts given (more on that later) and I was spoiled! This was the first Christmas since Denny passed that there was a celebration. The house was/is decorated in every room and outside too. Alan and Lisa wrapped many gifts for me.

The lovely statue is from Carol, Lisa's mom but all the other stuff...my Santas.   A battery operated flour sifter, an automatic soap dispenser for the kitchen and....

Beautiful earrings....

      a low temp cordless glue gun...charges in a minute!

A fantastic light weight and compact steam iron. Lisa and I saw this on a quilt show and I said that I liked it, now I have it.

Look at these socks! Must remember to keep these far far away from Murphy. Did I tell you he likes to eat socks....another time. There is also a pretty long sleeve blouse there.

The most special of my gifts....

This ornament is from the Ne Qwa Art collection...visit the link and you will see how they are hand painted...on the inside! All in all we had a wonderful Christmas. 

Did you happen to see the Cold Moon the other night....

I can not resist going outside to view any full moon. This was so bright.  It is called the Cold Moon because it appears at winter-time. Did you know this was the 13th full moon of 2020 and of course the last one. 

I know I have not been posting much. I have not felt myself on and off but especially this week. I will be visiting a new MD on Monday. This year has been such a trying time in many ways for many of us. Covid-19 is taking a toll on us. Loosing EvaP (mom) to it was a surprise to us as she was in a wonderful facility and was diagnosed only one week. Please remain diligent...keep distance when out and wear a mask. I do believe it does help.  

We mailed  gifts on December 3rd with expected delivery by December 7th....there are still 5 gifts out in la la land...no idea when they will arrive to their destination!

I wish for all of you a healthy and happy 2021 new year. 

Thank you for all your kind words and for the caring friendship. So many times your comments and emails have meant so much. 

 

So winter will officially arrive

 Tomorrow is the first day of winter. I will admit that living in Arizona it is not always easy to tell. Good thing for calendars! The temps are of course no longer in triple digits or in the 100s for that matter but having coffee outside in the morning is still doable. We may even watch the football game today out in the lanai. Just checked the tracking numbers for gifts we sent...still in la-la land. we mailed them on 12/3 and just mailed to cousin Janice on 12/14 and she already received hers! Yes I know there is postal back-up.

Still working on Lisa's socks..

A few have found it confusing to knit no heel or toe...they are generally called yoga socks. This is one completed the other is only a few inches. Why? well I got distracted. Lately it is not difficult!

I saw this someplace on line...can not remember where... but of course it became a challenge and I just had to try. These are practice rocks. Next trip out I may get the leather cording and some river rocks  to do it properly. I found them easy and fun. These rocks found their way to my craft table via across the street from the neighbors landscaping!

Lisa and I have fallen in love with gnomes.... I have had a little one since the late 70s but this guy followed us home last week.

He stands 9 inches tall. Just too cute. 

Murphy did not have a good night, well actually it was me that did not as he managed to keep falling back to sleep in my arms. We made 4 trips from midnight to 4 am out to make deposits. By his alertness this morning you would never know this. At the moment he is trailing Alan about the house. Today is a lazy day here...we are all home. 

Guess it is time to return to my knitting and Christmas music. Currently Michael Crawford is singing; soon to follow will be Johnny Mathis. Glad we could chat today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Stay safe my friends.