Another day older...Saint Peter

Snip Snip...just been a cuttin' and a cuttin'...there are scraps of felt everywhere! No...I didn't sew or stuff a bear. Don't ask. Instead...I cut out  at least 50 ornaments. They are cute pocket style (where you can stuff an buck or two or ten) bears, dogs, cats, Santas...fun to sew. There are quite a few small pieces, so I do a marathon cutting spree and bag them up accordingly.

Then...I sew all the ears...then the tails...then the hearts...I know you got my drift.

We made the flight arrangements for the 'TRIP'. We haven't told Tom yet. I'd rather wait till the last minute...that way he doesn't start making party plans. He's such a slut when we are gone!

We are watching the Lobster fishermen on the Discovery channel. I like this show and Deadliest Catch. I can't even imagine!! I won't hardly fish from the shore...much less be on a boat! Husband wants to take a cruise. I think it would be great as long as we don't leave the port! I am not a floater or a flyer.

This jaunt to Vegas has me concerned. It's been a while since I've had 6 screwdrivers in 30 minutes just to board a damn plane. The flight leaves at 4:30 in the afternoon...so I have ALL day to work myself into a migrane.

Mantra - Loves those slots...love those slots...

Well, time to get wet and sew some tails. Have a wonderful day!

b

New baby!!!!!

Bobbie's daughter Raven had a baby boy! Yipee! 2 weeks early...but she went into labor this am. She was scheduled for a c-section on Oct. 28 so DR felt it was advisable to deliver. 6 lb.- 8 oz. and 19". No name as yet. A couple being mulled around.

Guess what. Julie came by today to explain why she wasn't here this weekend. Legit medical reasons...I told her to come back to work tomorrow. Just too much going on and we need her. That's that. I must say that I admire her for coming here. She needs this job and needed to explain. 'nough said. It was busy today. All room rentals were after 9 last night. At 8:30 there were only 4 outs. This morning there were 8! Good for business...but so much for an early day.

I just ate some ice cream and will take a shower in a few minutes. I think I will not be long for this world.

I finished 3 pairs of earrings and laid out 2 necklaces. I have decided to lay out the pattern on the bead board...take a photo of it (in case I don't feel like stringing it...which I never do!) and then put the beads in a ziplock bag for later. Deciding on the pattern is half the battle.

I must sew the bear bodies tomorrow. I got the filling today, so I hope to get them assembled tomorrow. Can't remember if I mentioned that I somehow broke the bobbin winding assembly on my new computerized sewing machine that I just HAD to have (have no idea how I broke it, either) And I didn't win the bid on e-bay for the electric bobbin winder (what a novel idea) and I'm too cheap to pay full price...so I will take the bobbins and thread to the laundry room and wind them to use tomorrow. It beats bringing another machine over here.

I'll eventually find the part on line. Sad part is that I'm too dumb to use the machine. It's 'new fangled'. I won't play the computer games in Vegas cuz they are too complicated and use too much change. I'd rather put in a nickle (or five) at a time and pull the handle. Good old manual labor. But I bought a computerized sewing machine. Go figure. I know that whole paragraph made no sense...but it did to me.

Absolutely beautiful day today. Comfortably warm in the day and cool and crisp at night. Perfect.

I'm off to get wet...have a nice night.

b

long and rainy day

It didn't actually rain all day..but several good showers. It was another long and very busy day...tomorrow will be light(er). Had a few walk ins this evening due to the rain...but we should be out early.

I got out some beading stuff....made a pair of earrings...didn't like them. Replaced the copper beads with silver and liked them a little better. Just not in the mood to do anything. Maybe tomorrow afternoon. I have the ideas...just not the energy.

Half assed watching Angel and the Badman. All assed not paying much attention! Mr. Carson just got a basket full of donuts. I could use a donut right about now. That reminds me...I saw a strange menu item. Supposedly Krispy Kreme makes a bacon cheeseburger...on a Krispy Kreme donut! Now THAT sounds nutritious and delicious!!

I bought a digital camera a couple of months ago and I think I need to learn how to use it before we go on 'vacation'. My old one is fine and I will probably regret not taking that one...but I really need to learn how to use this one. And I like the color. Burgundy...

I am trying to find a small shoulder bag...only big enough for the camera and a brush. I never carry a purse and I will carry my ID and any cash in my front pocket. I am not a fanny pack person but I also don't want to carry anything in my hand (picky bitch, ain't I)

Oh Oh...Quirt Evans is chasing down the bad guys! Those horses are MOVING!! It always amazes me that anyone can sit on a horse...STAY on a horse and ride that fast. I love horses..I am scared of heights. Thick socks make me dizzy. Once I get on the horse, I'm fine..it's the anticipation of falling off and killing myself that drives me nuts. Husband is a cowboy (among other things) and back in the day when I would watch him work cattle I was in awe that he sat so straight in the saddle and literally sailed past me at what seemed to be at least 50 MPH. It still makes the hair on my neck stand up.

Well...till tomorow (or so) Have a nice night...

Here's Tom with his cast mates from MASH......

b

Liar Liar

Well...I am completely full of shit all the way around!! 

#1 - Julie? Didn't show up. 2 days in a row. Scratch everything nice I said about her.
#2 - Having the flu would be a step up! I am tired, cranky, itchy, legs ache, veins stick out like a road map of  LA, bitchy (nothing new)!
#3 - Didn't make the pie...but.......I made cherry cobbler which was a big hit.

The BBQ was nice. Jack really enjoyed himself. He turned 88. Not a huge crowd, but an assembly of really good friends. Husband did really good on the chicken.

Extremely busy day yesterday and again today. Tomorrow...ditto. Then, a little slower until Friday. I am counting down the days (literally) until the 8th of November. We have been back in Texas for over 4 1/2 years. I have been to Ft. Stockton 5 times, Odessa twice, El Paso once and San Antonio once.  I NEED to get out of here! I hope I come back with a better attitude. My friends will appreciate it, I'm sure. I will make a check list for the 'countdown of things to do' when I am done with this.

Since I haven't been on a plane since well before September 11, I need to scale down everything to 'travel size'. I am definitely NOT high maintenance, cosmetics foo-foo stuff is not an issue...but I need shampoo, conditioner...you know...that stuff. I am also not a fancy dresser. I wear jeans and t-shirts. That's it. An iron is a vitamin. But I'll at least find one good shirt and clean socks.

Wait...I am a liar. I have been to Odessa 3 times. Oh my God! I am a world traveler!

Even though I am at death's door...I managed to make 4 pairs of earrings tonight. Big Whoop. I need to buck up and get busy.

We had a very slight rainstorm this evening. A couple good claps of thunder and a lightning strike close enough to knock the power out. Rain is predicted for tomorrow afternoon and evening. Hopefully.

Tom wants me to turn the light off. I will make him happy. Good night all!

b

even earlier day

I didn't do much last night. I was asleep before 9.I think that 'prevention medicine' has me feeling not so good. Maybe it's all in my head. I am so physically tired that I don't want to think about anything. Tonight I'm achy. Maybe it is flu symptoms...and this med may be helping. Who the hell knows.

Thank goodness there was practically nothing today. The new girl (Julie) is great. She just goes about her business and it's such a relief not to have to show someone how to work.

Husband is cooking chicken for a friend's birthday tomorrow night. I am supposed to make a cherry pie (Billy Boy...Billy Boy). We'll see. It's a good thing I don't have to do it tonight. There would be NO cherry pie (charming Billy). It's 7:19 and I am ready to go to sleep. Tonight I feel flu-y. Enough whining.

Next time you hear from me I'll be a barrell 'o laughs. Have a nice nite!

b

Done early

Early day today...so I am writing this NOW! I'm making some necklaces tonight. Just cuz I want to. I have so many half done things...but today I need to do something different.

If I get anything done completely...I'll post a photo. (Don't hold your breath)

I will now become creative! Bye!

b

Ho Hum!!

Busy busy!! The brain is justa bursting with ideas. If only there were 37 hours in a day!! No...I'm NOT on crack...I am on Amantadine. And what (you ask) is Amantadine??? I shall explain.

The flu, albeit swine, avian, bovine or feline..is rampant. This, we all agree on. Well, Bobbie's grandchildren have been officially diagnosed with flu and Joseph is in the hospital. He is a special needs child, and it's so critical that he be monitored especially when breathing/pneumonia is involved. When Bobbie called to give me an update last night, she said that the Dr. said that it was advisable for [her] and any one she had a lot of contact with to take a 'preventative dose of flu medication'.

This morning I called the Dr's office and explained that I, literally, am with Bobbie every day...all day and I wanted what ever it was I needed to take. The nurse asked if I was exhibiting any flu like symptoms... headache, achy (how do you spell achey), fatigue? I wanted to tell her that I felt like that EVERY day...but I said 'no'. Seriously, why would I want to pay for an office visit and perhaps blood work!! I think NOT!! Anyway...she called in the prescription. THEN...I called my boss and asked him if he would  pay for both of our meds (after all...we can't get sick!) and he said of course.

Off we went to the pharmacy and picked up our little yellow pills. According to the 'fact sheet' there are obvious side effects but since this is supposed to be for preventative measures...I don't care. As I have always said...I had a hysterectomy...and as long as the hair grows on my head and not on my face...I'm happy! This medication is pretty much the generic version of Tamiflu. I'm just wondering why this medication isn't being talked up. Maybe it is...I don't know, but I'm glad to take it. And we are talking only $18!    

We have a new employee (yipee!) and she has done housekeeping before so we don't have to train. Massively busy weekend coming up. Artsy Fartsy Chinati Open house plus activities in Marfa. If I ever get out of this place...someday I want create something to exhibit at the Artsy Fartsy show. I will.....someday.

Husband home. Not great news, extra tests and a biopsy. Perhaps he will have results in a couple of days. He's fed up and my not go back (so he says) BUT he has a project that is keeping him busy which is a very good thing.

Beautiful sky tonight as there were horrendous storms south of us in Terlingua and Lahitas. We got a little thunder...

Well...I will drink another glass of water (lots 'o fluids) and sleep. It's been real! Have a wonderful day.

b

(Old post...that wouldn't post...so now I am posting it) holy crap...what a day

First of all...it was a nice party last night. Not a ton of people...but the entertainment was great. Husband made a large pot of chili...I made cornbread. And grapes.  Well....I didn't actually make the grapes...God did...but I put them on the platter! Fruit is good!

Tom is getting his claws clipped. Not a happy cat.

Worst news today? Our new employee??? Decided she didn't want to move to Alpine so she is staying in Ft. Davis. DAMN DAMN DAMN! She worked on Wednesday and we only had one person checking out. She was off today and we had six outs. Naturally. Who knows what tomorrow will bring and this weekend is another full house. CRAP! Oh well...onward and upward.

I'm tired tonight...but more down just thinking about no time off.

Me AND my computer didn't feel well!

Me...headache (gotta be the weather). Computer (slow witted). Just don't know.

It was an interesting day. The weather was funky. Drizzly, rainy, drizzly, foggy, sunny, cloudy, just plain strange. Not uncomfortable, though. Rain is predicted for tomorrow. We'll see. Since we are masssively busy...it will probably pour!

Husband leaves to go to the hospital in Albuquerque tomorrow. He has a full 'test' day on Monday...MRI's, X-rays, blood, etc...and surgery scheduled for Tuesday. He is definitely not looking forward to this...and hopefully everyone involved will be there! (I know Husband will!!)

I have a long list of to-do's. I generally power clean when he leaves, as he is not supposed to breathe massive chemicals (I guess none of us should..) but I spray enough bleach to kill the cat!

I live in such a small space, you wouldn't think I would have to clean anything (like I should be able to keep up with it??!!)...but believe me...I tear the place apart. I want to get all of the cleaning out my system immediately so I can get some crafty stuff done. I am FAR behind.

Oh yeah...last night Husband asked...'what do you need to make brownies?'  I thought to myself...well...a GOOD wife would say cocoa, sugar, flour, walnuts, real vanilla...'I' said...a box of fudge brownie mix. So...he bought a box of brownie mix...and 2 eggs, water and oil later...tada!!
Brownies!! (close eyes and visualize pat on the back). One of these days I'll whip up that pound cake I have been promising to make.

OK the aspirin has kicked in and I am full of Yogi tea so I will bid a good night to all...

b