This has been sort of a good week, because ( in no special order)
1 four tiny grey squirrels playing in the back yard
2 watching the tiny grey squirrels trying to climb the Nanking Cherry bushes when they didn't quite yet have the coordination that they will have soon. They must have been freshly out of the nest when we saw them.
3 Finding a reality show that BOTH David and I enjoy watching.
4 for some reason I am in less pain, and able to get around a little better
5 Driving out to Lockport for A&W onion rings ( we had a coupon)
6 finally, getting my sewing machine back from the shop, even with associated problems ( see other blog)
7 the Lily-of-the-Valley is in bloom and I can catch the scent through the open door
8 the Lady Slippers are in bloom and all 7 patches of them survived the winter.
9 Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
10 sleeping all night without chemical help
11 Finding a group of ladies who trade Artists' Trading Cards
12 My Columbine survived the winter, and appear strong and healthy
13 Goslings and stupid geese stopping traffic while they are crossing the road with about 20 goslings scampering behind.
14 the Blue Jays are back
Friday, June 6, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Jokes on me...
With all the discussions about china, I have wondered what China Company name my set is as I forgot but I couldn't quite get close enough to the cabinet to open door and pull out a piece to look. Well, I took time this afternoon to accomplish this task. What a surprise....it is indeed Royal Doulton and pattern is named Sonnet. So perhaps, with Pati's comments in mind, my set would not fetch a price of any great amount even if I tried to sell. So in the cabinet it stays! haha But better success is wished upon you Pati, and Amber. Have you gone onto EBay to see what is there in your pattern and what prices are being asked?
I had an urge for some comfort food today so this is what I ended up with: stewed rhubarb on Blanc Mange pudding. I even had to go to the store to buy more milk as recipe called for 4 cups milk and I only had one bag left in the fridge. But, I enjoyed every little mouth full. Well worth my efforts.
Not much work in yard today or yesterday- still cold and windy with threatening rain showers but the short reprieve is welcomed. Take Care
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I had an urge for some comfort food today so this is what I ended up with: stewed rhubarb on Blanc Mange pudding. I even had to go to the store to buy more milk as recipe called for 4 cups milk and I only had one bag left in the fridge. But, I enjoyed every little mouth full. Well worth my efforts.
Not much work in yard today or yesterday- still cold and windy with threatening rain showers but the short reprieve is welcomed. Take Care
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Your happiness is shared...
Your happiness is a feeling I have had many times in different situations, so I believe I know what you mean.
And tears of happiness have been shed many times as well so I also appreciated your comments about that too! Now you will be at the treasured machine again exercising your renewed muse ?? Although I must say that the Pfaff did a marvelous job assisting you with your latest works of art- give it a hug once in awhile haha as it has come through for you every time.
Have fun and take care
And tears of happiness have been shed many times as well so I also appreciated your comments about that too! Now you will be at the treasured machine again exercising your renewed muse ?? Although I must say that the Pfaff did a marvelous job assisting you with your latest works of art- give it a hug once in awhile haha as it has come through for you every time.
Have fun and take care
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Happiness has nothing to do with warm puppies
The sewing machine is home. For that I am grateful. It was taken in on April 11th. It appears to work quite nicely, and I had forgotten how noisy it is compared to the old Pfaff. We have tidied up the studio and things are back in place. All's right with the world.
Election here in Ontario June 12
Last night I sat and watched the Election Leaders Debate on TV. 90 minutes of back and forth and I was left 'wanting' . The local area Member of Provincial Parliament is a good person and I will likely vote for him even though I do not necessarily care for his Party or Leader.
My finger is getting better with my close attention to ensure it heals. I have left the dressing off over night and I think this is helping but during day with all the work being done, it must be covered. I spent some time this morning in the basement to try to organize ( yet again) all the preserves and empty jars. I realize that sooner than later we will likely be starting to harvest and I need to have things "at the ready" I am still trying to use preserves from years past- seems too much to use up over one winter so they tend to accumulate. I didn't remember doing down so much tomato juice last Fall but can't seem to get to the end even with drinking every day haha
It turned colder yesterday and today - needed a jacket to take Scooby for her walks. We did get torrential rains last two days, and the eaves at the back of the house behaved much better than before we worked on them last week, but the front still spills over, so I was pumping again. But when it rains, you don't have to water the garden, so there is good and bad aspects to it all.
Banana muffins were made this morning because of ripened bananas in the dish - I really wanted to use more rhubarb but had to go with the need rather than the want! Maybe tomorrow I can do some rhubarb. Have you folks been making any rhubarb dishes?
We are getting ready to take more items to the Auction in Midland next week. I called our friend in Coldwater to arrange to visit - she surprised me by saying she is moving to Ingersol near London, On at the end of the month. Her son called her to say he had found an apt that would be perfect for her - she is getting more and more physically dependent now so to move closer to family may be wise. At least we will see her one more time before her move. It is too far to even think about visiting her in South Western Ontario.
Well, enough rambling on about nothing so time for bed. Take care
My finger is getting better with my close attention to ensure it heals. I have left the dressing off over night and I think this is helping but during day with all the work being done, it must be covered. I spent some time this morning in the basement to try to organize ( yet again) all the preserves and empty jars. I realize that sooner than later we will likely be starting to harvest and I need to have things "at the ready" I am still trying to use preserves from years past- seems too much to use up over one winter so they tend to accumulate. I didn't remember doing down so much tomato juice last Fall but can't seem to get to the end even with drinking every day haha
It turned colder yesterday and today - needed a jacket to take Scooby for her walks. We did get torrential rains last two days, and the eaves at the back of the house behaved much better than before we worked on them last week, but the front still spills over, so I was pumping again. But when it rains, you don't have to water the garden, so there is good and bad aspects to it all.
Banana muffins were made this morning because of ripened bananas in the dish - I really wanted to use more rhubarb but had to go with the need rather than the want! Maybe tomorrow I can do some rhubarb. Have you folks been making any rhubarb dishes?
We are getting ready to take more items to the Auction in Midland next week. I called our friend in Coldwater to arrange to visit - she surprised me by saying she is moving to Ingersol near London, On at the end of the month. Her son called her to say he had found an apt that would be perfect for her - she is getting more and more physically dependent now so to move closer to family may be wise. At least we will see her one more time before her move. It is too far to even think about visiting her in South Western Ontario.
Well, enough rambling on about nothing so time for bed. Take care
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
china
No, we are having very little success. Amber spoke to an antique store owner who offered $5.00 per physical piece-- think $10 for a salt shaker and plug --probably a better re-sale potential for the plug! Comes to less than $400.00 for the entire set. She wanted no part of the Royal Doulton. I think we may be "beating a dead horse'--the market just isn't there. I spoke to a lady last night who thinks the market may return at some time in the future. (???) When we were talking she told me that one company has now gained the rights to every "Name" in the industry, which may be why Amber found both the Royal Albert and Royal Doulton on the same web site. This is very discouraging, as we had hoped to raise some money--not to mention getting it out of my garage. I also remember a few years ago that Antique Lady in Neepawa offered to try to sell it for me. We supplied information, but never heard from her again, so this may not be a new problem.
On a happier note, I called the shop yesterday, where my good sewing machine has been residing for over two months. The part we have been waiting for left Toronto yesterday, and may arrive as early as today. Evidently there are a few machines waiting for this parts delivery, and they will be attended to first. so my machine maybe home this week. I sure hope it works when it arrives. When she told me I started crying. Not at all the reaction I would have expected within myself! Once David realized what was happening, he laughed at me!
On a happier note, I called the shop yesterday, where my good sewing machine has been residing for over two months. The part we have been waiting for left Toronto yesterday, and may arrive as early as today. Evidently there are a few machines waiting for this parts delivery, and they will be attended to first. so my machine maybe home this week. I sure hope it works when it arrives. When she told me I started crying. Not at all the reaction I would have expected within myself! Once David realized what was happening, he laughed at me!
Monday, June 2, 2014
And apparently it is Monday already.....
...and here I am. One day seems to blend into the next when you getup, work outside, and go to bed, and then get up and ...repeat same agenda! haha
I got stung on my finger by a hornet or a wasp on Friday afternoon and put After Bite on it and kept working with only some discomfort felt for the most part.. But early Sat morning it started to itch really bad in bed, and when I got up the finger and surrounding area was beginning to swell up with blisters forming in the immediate sting area and turning red. But off to North Bay as we had a Birthday party for Erin (Mike's lady). During the course of the day it got progressively worse and there was some thought about going to ER? But I persevered and went to bed with hot compresses applied and antibiotic ointment and elevation etc. My plan was to assess Sunday and if worse go to ER but on Sunday, I thought it was the same. Bigger blisters had formed and the skin was dark red in colour and the swelling was up to my wrist (I know what you folks are thinking - I should have had it seen, right?) Long story short... I have cared for it with warm saline soaks, and cream and bandages and it is getting better.I am curious though about why the local reaction did not occur almost immediately but instead, started the next day? It remains a local reaction though - although severe- and no systemic signs or symptoms have occurred. Hasn't stopped me from yard work though haha
I love reading about all your adventures Pati. and then view your art pieces and wonder how you ever do it all? The Purple piece is wonderful and I had a really good closeup view of how you attached the cabochon and I actually was able to understand from my limited exposure to the beading process. This made me feel good! And have you had any success with your selling of china? I think of the set of china I have sitting in my china cabinet that has never been used for well over 20 years - but I don't think mine is as fine a name or as well known as yours so probably no one would want to buy mine. But then maybe one day I might actually have cause to use it myself?
I have only had one bike ride so far this year - managed to haul it out from under the winter tarp, and oil the chain, and pump the tires and rode off to the store, and that was it... it sits in the yard yet waiting patiently for another outing. And, I made my teepee fire setup with paper and kindling in the little fire box outside and there it sits waiting to be lit! I had great ambitious ideas, but alas, none have come to fruition.- yet!!
Time for bed....Take care
I got stung on my finger by a hornet or a wasp on Friday afternoon and put After Bite on it and kept working with only some discomfort felt for the most part.. But early Sat morning it started to itch really bad in bed, and when I got up the finger and surrounding area was beginning to swell up with blisters forming in the immediate sting area and turning red. But off to North Bay as we had a Birthday party for Erin (Mike's lady). During the course of the day it got progressively worse and there was some thought about going to ER? But I persevered and went to bed with hot compresses applied and antibiotic ointment and elevation etc. My plan was to assess Sunday and if worse go to ER but on Sunday, I thought it was the same. Bigger blisters had formed and the skin was dark red in colour and the swelling was up to my wrist (I know what you folks are thinking - I should have had it seen, right?) Long story short... I have cared for it with warm saline soaks, and cream and bandages and it is getting better.I am curious though about why the local reaction did not occur almost immediately but instead, started the next day? It remains a local reaction though - although severe- and no systemic signs or symptoms have occurred. Hasn't stopped me from yard work though haha
I love reading about all your adventures Pati. and then view your art pieces and wonder how you ever do it all? The Purple piece is wonderful and I had a really good closeup view of how you attached the cabochon and I actually was able to understand from my limited exposure to the beading process. This made me feel good! And have you had any success with your selling of china? I think of the set of china I have sitting in my china cabinet that has never been used for well over 20 years - but I don't think mine is as fine a name or as well known as yours so probably no one would want to buy mine. But then maybe one day I might actually have cause to use it myself?
I have only had one bike ride so far this year - managed to haul it out from under the winter tarp, and oil the chain, and pump the tires and rode off to the store, and that was it... it sits in the yard yet waiting patiently for another outing. And, I made my teepee fire setup with paper and kindling in the little fire box outside and there it sits waiting to be lit! I had great ambitious ideas, but alas, none have come to fruition.- yet!!
Time for bed....Take care
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