I really didn’t want to hear those words. Was it that late? “I don’t know. I’m busy.” When I’m working on something, I hate to stop in the middle. It has never occurred to him that I might want to finish what I’m doing before doing what he wants. So I ignore him and keep working. I was almost finished anyway. What’s an extra 15 or 20 minutes? What was I doing? I was making my tunic pattern in another size. I was hoping to use the same facings, but they just refused to fit. I managed to cut new ones out of some scraps. I headed to the kitchen and started digging around. I found some small red potatoes that I had bought at a vegetable stand that had closed about a month so I figured it was time to eat them. I washed and scraped them and put them in the microwave. I found some frozen scallops which I thawed in the sink. What about veggies? Well, there’s leftovers and corn(Doug’s favorite). I sautéed the scallops with a little butter, parsley, dill, onion, garlic and bacon. They were good. Doug dumped salsa on his. He dumps salsa on just about everything. Sometimes I wonder.
Archive for November, 2010
“What’s for Supper?”
November 5, 2010Watermelon Placemats
November 4, 2010
I thought that I would never get these finished. I had made the first one about three years ago when I bought my Sapphire. The place was having a little class. Materials were provided. About a year ago, I saw the same fabric in a sale bin. I thought, ‘Why not.’ I looked around and found the same ribbon and I knew I had fleece batting. I managed to cut out five more placements. I sewed on ribbon untill I ran out. I started with a double needle that proceeded to make me crazy so I reverted to a zigzag stitch. My lines aren’t all that straight, but I think the embroidery helps detract. And, of course, I couldn’t put the same thing on each one. I was thoroughly bored after four designs so I stopped. They refused to go together nicely and I did some chopping and some swearing, but I think they were worth the effort.
And what’s next? I’ve been thinking. Sweetums could use a little quilt for his nightstand. I have one on mine that he thinks is pretty nifty. I also want to make a fleece tunic. I need to make a new pattern. With everything moved around, I couldn’t find my pattern boxes. Do I need to make any Christmas gifts? ARRGHH!!
Flight Home
November 3, 2010Well. The plane was full and there were people standing around hoping for no-shows. This was not comforting. A few days before the middle seat next to me was still unsold. And what did I find when I got to my seat? You guessed it. It was a big burly guy who thought he was entitled to both armrests. Was I going to let that happen? Like hell! I spent quite a bit of time getting settled and generally acting like a helpless old lady. Before he knew it, he was reaching for something. When he tried to lean back, there was my shoulder and arm relaxing on the armrest and I was busy with my knitting. They stayed there the rest of the flight. He tried to lean on me a few times, but I ignored him. He never made eye contact or said one word to me. He just grumbled and shifted in his seat a lot. I hate it when someone acts like they are entitled and pretend that you are not even there. It is so unnecessary.
I Thought Today was the First
November 2, 2010Maybe it’s because we were expecting to have two propane heaters installed. No one showed up until 4:30 and all they did was bring the tank. I had to take Gus for a walk by myself and I was feeling crappy. Do you ever feel like you are on the verge of getting a cold, but it never materializes? I felt that way for a few days. I’m better today. Not wonderful, just better.
When I left Bismarck on Wednesday morning, it was in the 20’s, the wind was going at about 50MPH and it was snowing. Yes. I said SNOW!! I am so glad I had brought my Philosophers Wool sweater, my Sanguhar gloves and wool entrelac hat. They had to de-ice the plane three times before taking off. We were an hour late leaving. I kept hoping someone would start crying or screaming for a little entertainment, but no such luck. I guess the plane was full of North Dakotans.
Here’s my girlfriend in the hat that I made her getting ready to take me to the airport.
By the time we got to Denver, it was 50 and sunny. My daughter called while I was still on the first plane, so I called while I was waiting. She had heard about the nasty weather. We chatted for a while. It was nice to hear her voice. I was going to get a bite to eat, but I had a headache and nothing appealed to me. I bought a bottle of water and added a tube of lemonade mix. I felt a lot better after that. I had plenty of time so I refilled it and added iced tea mix. Since I had a two-hour wait, I found a semi-quiet space and sat down and knit and listened to my iPod.
Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware 