day and a half later.....

Well...photo taking was out for a day (yesterday) and again today...RAIN!! Which is a good thing but messed up my concrete plans (yeah...right!) Maybe the light will be better this evening...

I got the 'Vanna's Choice Baby Yarn today...I will no doubt start a preemie cap tonight. I am almost through with the second Schooner Hat, but this one looks kinda big...I am using a funky yarn which is no doubt the problem, but I still like the effect. I also got a catalog today with some cute Christmas ornaments. Perhaps I shall plagiarize some patterns!! Pretend I never said that!. I also got a couple of books in the mail today...a Sarah Bird (my hero), a Dixie Cash and a Carol Dawson. ooooooo.......so much to read, knit and crochet and...so little time!

It was such an easy day today! Bobbie and I finished early (@ 2) and I came home to rest a while. I actually cleaned up around the room last night and it still smelled clean when I got home. So I had a little snack, watched it rain (which it still is) and got some stuff lined up to work with. Let's see....the yarn is calling me. Might read later after a shower.

Might write again later, too. We'll see.......later.....

b

pooped.......

Busy busy busy! Made a simply wonderful brunch for Beth and her family. They were a delight to meet...and they obviously love her very much. I made a ham, cheese and spinach strata; sausage and hash brown breakfast casserole; apple and blueberry muffins; juice and coffee and a fresh fruit platter. I was impressed! Took photos of the family and will make blowups tomorrow.

Then I went to work. It was busy, as usual, and the 'girls' actually took their own initiative to clean after stripping the rooms! Odd! But greatly appreciated. We were done before six which was a complete shocker! Came home to rest and eat more ham and cheese strata for supper...with grapes. Yum!

Not wanting to do anything crafty tonight. The Cary Grant movie 'Houseboat' is on tonight so I think I will relax and watch it. I took a hot shower and am soooo comfortable...

I think I ate too many grapes...

I have had a thought. I have a really nice camera now and I want to take some photos of flowers and cactus. I will write that on my agenda for tomorrow. There are some beautiful lantana in bloom right now, and the cactus have the big plump purple 'tuna' fruit which are as interesting as their flower. Yes...I will add photos to my daily craft to-do list.

OK...it's time for Cary Grant and Sofia Loren...night!!

b

Morning calm before the storm!

Work day started out much better. I say...started out...both girls showed up for work, but had to leave early! We ended up finishing their work, as well as ours. B&B make a great team, but sometimes it would be nice if we could do our planned job instead of finishing what someone else SHOULD have done. Maybe tomorrow will be better. I want to leave around 4:00 so husband and I can go to the chuck wagon cook off at the Ranch Rodeo. Sounds like fun!

I will come back to make a couple of breakfast casseroles to cook on Sunday morning (with other brunch stuff) for the Sul Ross college graduate that has lived next door to us for a couple of months. Beth Scarborough came back to Alpine to finish her degree...and she is in her 80's. She is an AMAZING artist and a wonderful woman. Her family is here to celebrate and we'll have a nice breakfast party for her...

I finished the Schooner hat and am starting another. Fast work and nice soft hats. I should have a skein of 'baby yarn' by Tuesday to try a preemie cap.

On a strange note. I got a Swiffer dry/wet mop today. It works really good! We only have a small area to clean, but this floor gets amazingly gritty. Sweeping and dust moping are a 10 times a day chore, and a regular mop is a pain in the ass. So I will splurge on the Swiffer. I will also make my own washable mop heads from microfiber cloth.

Time to knit ten more rows and go horizontal. It's been real. (Eye...MUCH better!)

b

I'm on a 3 day roll!

Where DOES the time go! I know I promised myself I would write on here every night! I KNOW it! I remember saying that...oh well. Best laid plans, etc, etc.

It's been complicated. I have been pretty upset over various things for a couple of days and I think I am on the downward spiral now. Let's hope. The 'best' thing...husband made Paella out side on the grill. It was mouth wateringly AMAZING!! He made a huge pan and we had friends over. NOTHING LEFT!!! The 'worst' thing...I worked alone yesterday. That's not quite true. Maria helped me (God bless her) and I survived on anger induced adrenaline. I really don't like undependable people. It's so easy to make a phone call! Or...when I actually SEE you drive by...and then you don't show up for work...and don't stop or call...that's pisses me off! Oh well...the work got done and it's in the past.

I started a knitted cap today. It's called a Schooner Hat. Simple garter stitch with a pom pom...has a semi roll to the brim. I like it. And it should only take an evening to make one.Ordered baby soft yarn for some preemie caps.

Started reading a Dixie Cash book last night. Really funny!! Got another one in the mail today. I love books. I haven't been buying any plain old reading books lately (only craft and beading books) and you know, I AM the amazon.com and ABE Books queen, so I have been updating my personal library.

I think I'll read a few chapters, knit a few stitches and hit the hay. I really should get books on tape...or CD's. I would definitely be more productive craft wise. I used to work that way all the time. I get too distracted with TV. A point to ponder!

manana!

b

Holy crap-it's Monday!

Well...I thought I'd slept through the night and it would be happy Monday. NOT!!! Another day in paradise but with a few glitches. I realize that I am without a doubt the most cynical and self centered person that I know. I am fine with that...today...however, I just don't fit into human society this way...today!

Cut to the chase...the day is over and I am calm. 'nough said. Unfortunately, writing this is going to be the most creative thing I do tonight...and at this moment, I don't feel bad about it. I have managed to piss off everyone I know and I can only hope they think better of me tomorrow.

Nothing is on TV...I don't want to read...so when I am done venting to myself..I am going to sleep. I am blaming it on the barometric pressure. When in doubt...

on the morrow...ta ta

b

Super Sunday

Holy crap...what a day. Overcast and comfortable weather wise. It was just me. I was irritated all day. Nothing in particular...just lots 'o little stuff...but significant. I'll get over it.

Made a pair and a half of turquoise earrings. The half is a 'do I want to really make this pattern?'...hmmmmmmmmm...I'll sleep on it and look at it tomorrow. That really is a good theory, you know. Night color vs day color...happens to me a lot. That's what I like about making jewelry. If I don't like it...snip snip! Start all over!

I also found some great knitting/crocheting patterns for newborn caps and chemo caps. Soft and soothing. In a minute I'll find some yarn on line. I have a drawer full of yarn (most of which is perfect for pretty chemo caps) but no super soft baby stuff. I love craft projects. I'm fortunate that I can sew, knit, crochet...etc. I made myself an actual 'I accomplished this today' calendar which I am pleased to report looks good! Only one 'X' day...so I am making myself proud.

Even writing this blog is a challenge. Discipline...that's what I need! Lots of it! And on that note...I'm done here for the day. Must go to the Smiley's Yarn site...'caps' await me! Have a good one...

b

Chemical Conjunctivitis. Has a nice ring to it...don't it! That's what you get from drain cleaner in the eye. My recommendation? Don't try this at home...or anywhere else for that matter. Anyway...eye still hurts, swollen, red, ugly, etc. Should be better in 2-3 WEEKS!

Had a slight bit of rain today. More overcast and comfortable with tomorrow looking the same. Busy at work and glad to get home.

I have broken the spell. Nothing artistic/creative was done today unless looking at yarn on line qualifies! I thought about some ornament ideas. Maybe before the night is over I'll sketch a few goodies. (Doubtful, though).

I ordered a few 'funny books' on line last night. We have the Way Out West Book Festival here in Alpine, and last year I had the most amazing pleasure of meeting Sarah Bird and her wonderful husband George. She is an exceptional writer. Tear jerking hysterical and poignant, thought provoking and soulful...I have all of her books. She keeps good company with [many] authors who are also right up my alley in the humor department...and I have just become acquainted with their work this year.

So..I went on to ABE books (good site! I'm am also a die heart Amazon fan) and ordered some by DIXIE CASH AND CAROL DAWSON. I'll let you know my opinion (such that it is!).

I'm thinking that my vision is blurring and the eye needs to close for the night. Have a good one!

ta ta

b