A cool morning as I sat on the porch with coffee. The woodchuck was out! I went in to call Bob. By the time he came the woodchuck was gone. So we sat on the porch, waiting for it to come back out from under the shed. Ha, entertainment for the retired! It did come back out on the lawn and Bob got a shot off, but missed! It turned and scooted under the shed again. The most excitement of the day.
This morning I printed copies of my blank menu planning sheets so I can think about meals needed while on the road. I hate to buy meat from different locations so I hope to figure out what I'm cooking and how much I need for the trip, and get it frozen. I made chili for supper and had enough to freeze for one more meal. Well, that's a start.
After supper, we all went out to finish closing the pool. Bob had purchased new plugs and they fit perfectly, with no problems. The elephant cover is very heavy but it was folded so we just walked along the side of pool, then Bob and Betsy dragged it across the water while I held the side piece. The snaps were next and they take a lot of tugging.
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| NOW IT'S DONE. WE CAN MOVE ON TO OTHER ACTIVITIES. |
We went to the Farmer's Market. I wanted to visit the wine booth to purchase a couple bottles of local product (it has to be make in NY) for the other two charity baskets. MAKE A WISH AND SCHOLARSHIP which President Joni will put together once we are there. We had a taste of the wine but it didn't turn me on so I picked two bottles with a pretty label.
Then wandering around there we came across locally made vinegar. Oh, so cute little bottles, made just down the road in Pavilion, NY. It was a toss up between that and small bottles of maple syrup. The vinegar wins! A gallon of maple syrup is now $48.50! Hoa, Hoa!
A big trip to the grocery store followed as we are out of milk and bread again. We sure filled the trunk of the car up for just needing two things. By the time we unloaded, carried to the kitchen, and had lunch, we were done in. NAPPIE TIME.
I woke up at five o'clock, mad at myself. Half groggy I pulled together a good supper; I was smart enough to buy a prebaked chicken at the store so all I had to do was sides. I hate when that happens.
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| BOB PUT THE WINTER COVER ON POOL HEATER. |
WEDNESDAY:
This morning we wanted to make sure all bills are paid before we leave. What ever did we do before computers? I love the predate feature. Computers are wonderful when they work, agree with me? I also thru in a load of towels. Thank goodness, we don't have to stand at a wringer washer and hang items outside to dry. Oh, I know how to use a wringer washer, did it many times in the dark ages. Just thankful!
After lunch I started dragging food items out of the cupboards that we could pack in the motor home. I have my menu sheets pretty much filled in and that makes it easier. (20 days of meals) Couple days are empty so Milkman can take me out! I hope. I will have to shop again for items like bread, veggies and fruit.
GOOD HEAVENS IT'S FOUR O'CLOCK ALREADY! Time to start supper which I just love. Ha!
After watching the game shows, I went back on the computer. I had no desire to watch Obama. I'll wait for the reviews. The news can't be good, more young men and women to die. Upsetting to me. I read several book reviews.
THURSDAY:
More details to get done. I need a baby shower gift for our friend's expected "great" grandchild. The shower will be held while we are on the road, so a simple gift certificate will be easy to mail.
I need some reading material to take or a craft. I walked around like a fish out of water last night looking for something to read. I really didn't care for the book about Lincoln - more war & deaths- but I was hard up for reading material. Bob had read it some time ago so when I showed an interest, we looked up many of the places mentioned in the story on the Virginia maps. Now he wants to work those destinations into our trip. Hoa! Hoa! First I have to survive thru the mountains.
Do you know how some dreams stick with you forever? When I was very young, (4-5 ) my oldest brother went into the Navy. We lived in the country at a four corners, beside a railroad line. Somehow I had heard Mom & Dad talking about the war and Japanese soldiers. I dreamed that the train stopped and the enemy soldiers jumped out. I could see that their uniforms were different than my brothers and they had rifles. They came down the hill to our house to kill us! I jumped out of bed and ran thru the dark house to my younger brother's bedroom. (DARK AGES: no electric, Aladin lamps, coal stove, ice box not a refrigerator) It was so frightening that it is still a vivid memory for me. As far as I know, my brother never left the states.
The Steelers' game was all "dirty" play and penalties. Big Ben wasn't the same after he got hit in the chest, way off for the night. I went to bed after third quarter.
FRIDAY:
Well, I guess I need long sleeves today, cool in the house. Bob is off to P.W. Minor's Shoe Outlet. They reopened.
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| SIZE 13 IS HARD TO COME BY. |
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| MESSY BESSY |
I have two simple layouts in mind. One is a String pattern which looks super easy and the other is called a Stashbuster quilt made from strips of fabric but it's sewn and cut to look like blocks. But I couldn't find the Foundation paper at JoAnn's Fabric for the String pattern. When I got home, I ordered the paper on line. I don't even know if I can cut straight! So I will work on the Stashbuster. This ought to be something.
I started cutting and sewing. I had skips in the cutting so Bob thought there was a chip in the rotary blade. Back to JoAnn's. All kinds of tools was 40% off..yeah ..timed that right. It was cheaper to buy the whole tool than the blades, so that in hand and a couple new rulers and I was off for home.
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| MY SCRAPS |
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| JUST A LAP QUILT Oh, when Bob went for the mail he brought in a package for me, the Foundation Paper was delivered already. Wow, almost over night! Now I can try the String Quilt. Tomorrow. |
SATURDAY:
More crafting. I had to try the String patches. That's a neat trick to use up lots of scraps. It's so easy. You sew right on the 10"paper, then trim fabric at edges. (Missouri Star Quilt Tutorial called String Quilt) You do not have to match colors to use up your scraps. If you put white as the middle strip, it will make a diamond when you have four done.
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| WILD COLORS |
Before lunch I packed up all sewing items I will need while on the trip. A quick lunch and then the Bills game.
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| LOTS OF FABRIC SCRAPS PACKED. |
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| LORENZO IS READY FOR THE GAME! |
Oh my gosh, Spiller just returned a kick off for 102 yards for a touch down. Unbelievable! I hope they continue to improve but Bob was worried they would get to confident and would not work next game.
So we continue with packing tomorrow and shove off on Tuesday morning. I hope to continue the Blog with all the new surroundings and activities. If not possible, I will try Face Book updates.
Thanks for clicking in. I appreciate all my readers and comments.
Have a good week.
GOLDEN GRAM
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