All but two of the bills were paid.(I ran out of stamps). One form was filed out.(The other nay not be necessary). One phone call was made.(But they have to call back). A bunch of fabric was washed and hung out. I baked some chicken breasts along with some dressing. I even made gravy. I steamed some broccoli and sprinkled a little cheese on top. Knitting progressed.
The color isn’t right, but the stitches are clear. See that little white speck? It’s a piece of cheese.
Doug said we have to go to the supermarket tomorrow. Wait a minute. Didn’t we just go yesterday? It feels like it. No. That was eight days ago. How did that happen? Sometimes I feel like I am living in two worlds. People shouldn’t have two houses. It’s too confusing. I’ll be glad when my son is out on his own and the house is sold. My underpants there are starting to dry rot.
Here’s the fabric I bought to make new nightgowns.
Gloves or socks?
My son’s girlfriend.
I am very happy to report that I finished my quilt today. I am still in Reisterstown so no picture yet. I put it on the bed. It looks good. Maybe the weather will be nice when I get home and I can hang it out on the line for a picture.
I got some framing prices for Win’s diploma and wound up at an art studio down the street. I got just what I wanted and the price was a lot better than going through the school. I think it looks better than what they had to offer.
Tomorrow, I will be heading home. My leg still hurts from walking around on concrete yesterday. I want to stop in Catonsville again and at another furniture store on the way home so I’m hoping I’ll feel better. I also finished my gloves and will have pictures for you. I had a nice visit, but I will be happy to get home.
While Win was at work, I went looking for a table. I almost bought one at a used office furniture store. One of the taps was off a leg, but the guy didn’t want to dicker, so I left it. I could tell it wasn’t a standard cap and we would have to make one. I have dickered with these people before so I don’t know what the problem was. Better to walk away. I went to a couple of other places, but had no luck. I did buy and Christmas ornament and a Halloween card. I went back to the house to take a bath. I was in a lot of pain from walking on the concrete.
When I got back, there was a large cardboard envelope on the porch. It was from Win’s college. He was so excited, he could hardly get it out. He held it and read the whole thing down to each signature. He had such a happy look on his face. I was happy, too. I said that I would take him out to dinner to anywhere he wanted. He chose Cheeburger Cheeburger. All he wanted was a really good milk shake.
Later, we went to Readings and Greetings. It’s a great place to find a gift. I found another Halloween card. Win wanted a Beanie Baby that looked like Biscuit. I bought Jenn a Jim Shore Halloween cat for being so helpful. They had free gift wrapping. Perfect.
I have decided to run off to Reisterstown for a couple of days. My grandson has some bulbs for me. They won’t be down until the third week in October and I want to get them planted before that. I may do a little shopping. I don’t know. I hate paying 6% sales tax. I am hoping to bring some Weber’s cider back with me.
So I thought that I would blog now. I have a bunch of other boring crap that must be done, too. We washed and hung everything out since it was so windy. It all smells so good. Darn. I just remembered I didn’t wash any nighties. Well, at least the sheets will be nice.
I have been trying to get my supplies for Stitches. I bought yarn for the purse and some reading material.
Zippo helped with product placement.
I made a meatloaf today. I don’t do that very often. It still bothers me to make it. I made mashed potatoes and peas, too, which only made it worse. I cried a little. It was Louie’s favorite meal. He also liked chicken pot pie and lasagna.
One time I was making chicken pot pie with some left over chicken and vegetables. I made I lot more than my pot could hold when I put the biscuits on top. Instead of getting out a big pot, I used another small one. As I was getting the first pot out of the oven, I called everyone to supper. Louie was up on the third floor and was the last one there. As he walked into the kitchen, I was scraping out the first pot. He said, with his lip sticking out, “At least you could have saved me a biscuit.” I got the second pot out of the oven and sat it right in front of him. I handed him the big spoon and said, “Take as much as you want.” He had such a look of elation on his face! I can still see him so clearly and hear his exact words.
I did not intend to talk about my first son here. I don’t want anyone to feel sorry for me. Sometimes, I need to get my thoughts down. You will be hearing more about him. It helps.
PS–Elvis says thanks for the birthday wishes.
Yesterday, Doug bought 50 bricks to add to the wall at the basement door. They’re big and curve out. Today, we went back and bought some more of those and some flat 16 inch square ones for the front path. The only trouble is the old ones are 18 inches. He is going to bring the old ones up from in front of the basement door so the ones in front all look the same. Are you bored yet? Well, I am.
Here’s my glove progress.
And, here’s my quilt progress.
I would never own a boat, but our neighbors do, so we went for a ride.
This is the train bridge. It has to be turned ninety degrees when a train comes. It’s flat here you know. Last year when we were out, the thing got stuck closed and they had to wait for someone to come and fix it. The tide was getting too low to go up our creek so Paul went down the river and parked at another neighbors pier. It was less than a half mile from home, so we walked.
You can’t see my house from the river, but this one is on the other side of our creek. We are around the corner.
Work is in progress on the Woodland Ferry. It is supposed to be finished in November. I won’t be out on the river to find out. I may take the ferry.
I like the stop sign. More tomorrow. I’m going to bed.
Maude is much happier today. She has been out all day terrorizing the neighborhood which certainly beats terrorizing the inside of my house.
She didn’t even come in to nap. She was a happy girl.
Otherwise, the day was rather uneventful. I went to knitting group this afternoon. I did some quilting this evening. I may have that sucker done in a week or so.
Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware 