Today was Steve's first day of work at the local Tractor Supply. He got up at the crack of dawn to get ready. I tried to go back to sleep but between barking dogs and Steve it was not possible. I got up and had breakfast. Vaccuumed the floors. Brought in the garbage. Worked in the quilt room. I have to say I missed him and so did the dogs. Two trips to dog park. Put up a few decorations. Ran a load of. Dishes. Stitched of course. Dinner was enchiladas. Cleanup and finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching.
Busy day today. We got up and out of the house early to go to the copy store and Fry's. Then home to put away groceries. Fords came over for a visit. Then over to load up the truck with Christmas stuff. Then Mike and Steve went to Lowes and Harbor Freight. Two hours of peace. I made the spaghetti sauce for dinner. Then stitched. Of course when Steve came home I had to go over to storage to park the truck. Then over to to dog park. . Early dinner as we skipped lunch. Cleaned up dinner and of to finally watch TV cuddles and stitching.
Got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. We had an early morning visitor. A stray dog came to visit while we called his owner to come get him. Started laundry. Did some stitching. Watched some TV. Steve worked outside til it was time to watch football. Did a dog park run had a short visit with Colleen and Mike. Then home for more football and lunch. Then football and stitching. Dinner was fried fish and shrimp. Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching.
Today was pretty much the same as yesterday. We got up. Breakfast and chores. I stitched. Steve worked intarsia and watched football. I finished Wendy's initial. Steve helped Ralph winterize his trailer. Couple trips to dog park . Card Bingo . I won once then shared one with 3 other people. Home . Snack, some TV and games.
Got up. Fixed Steve avocado toast. I stitched most if the day. Steve worked outside. Trips to dog park. Burritos for dinner. Laid back day. Colleen was silent all day. Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching
Today was Thanksgiving. We got up at 7:30. Steve was really quiet. I was amazed. We hung out till 1 pm . I stitched and Steve watched football. We had a really nice time at Colleen's. We got to know Eve and Terri. We chatted from one to three. Dinner. Chatted until six. Played one game of left center right. Came home at 6:30. Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching.
Got up at the crack of dawn 7 so Steve could take the car to have the windshield repaired. He also paid a visit to Bosa donuts. And a car wash. When he got home we took a short ride to post office. A couple trips to the dog park. Stitched after lunch. I asked Steve how we stood financially what was in the bank accounts. He blew a gasket. But he did apologize. We had left overs for dinner. I got things ready for tomorrow. Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching.
I also found out that Kim died Monday night. So sad. That family has really been through the mill.
Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores. Dusted. Baked the crust for Thursdays dessert. Then we ran some errands. Copy shop and ace hardware. Then home for stitching. Stevecwored outside. Couple dog park runs. Colleen dropped by to deliver bread. Lunch. Steve is in a snit about something. Routine day. BBQ'ed brats for dinner. Stevecwas happy with mac and cheese. Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching.
We got up at the crack of dawn to have breakfast at the backburner. Then over to Fry's for some last minute grocery shopping. Who should we run into but the Fords! The home to unload and put everything away. We found evidence of a rat so we got some traps from the Fords. I stitched most of the day. Carving Jim came over to sharpen knives. I made chili relleno casserole for dinner. Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching to round out the day.
We had a good day. Steve got the job at tractor supply! Bummer. We will see how it goes. Steve ket me sleep till 8! Breakfast and chores. Laundry. Stitching. Steve worked outside. Dog park. Lunch. BBQ'ed hamburgers for dinner. More stitching and TV. SSDD.
I got up about 8. Cleaned up the dog food that spilled all over. Breakfast chores. Stitching. Steve worked outside. Colleen came and got me to run to Hobby Lobby. Came back for more stitching. Pot pies and card Bingo. Home for stitching TV and cuddles.
It was a good day even tho the weather was cloudy. We got up had breakfast. I stitched after chores. Steve worked puzzles. Wendy came to drop off the key. We visited for awhile. Steve and I went to get pedicures. We were only gone an hour. More stitching. I realized I had made a fatal mistake and had to do alot of frogging. Then I realized that I would run out of thread so a trip to Hobby lobby was in order. Steve had me drive so I could get a feel for the car. Then home a trip to the dog park and more chores. Tacos for dinner.then Betty called and was on the phone for an hour with her. Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching.
We got up or Steve woke me by putting the dishes from the dishwasher away. I think he is lonely for company. Breakfast and he decided to go to carving. I stitched. Then we prepped for the Thanksgivibg luncheon. Christine managed to make it back for the luncheon. It was ok but most of the food was gone by the time our table went thru. Then home with full bellies. A dog park run. Christmas movies for me and stitching. Made Steve a snack.
Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores. Colleen picked me up at 10:15. Steve left at 10 to pick up Mike to set up tables. Colleen and I finished the table decor. Then home for stitching. Steve worked outside. Then dog park mail and gathered a few things out of storage and the trailer. Lunch. I made the salad for tomorrow. Then stitching. Another dog park run. Finally dinner cleanup. Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching.
We got up and I made avocado toast for breakfast. Then Steve went over for his interview at Tractor Supply. He said it went well. He visited the diesel place and made an appointment with them. Came home and had a snack. The off to the dentist. I stitched during the day. BBQ brats for dinner. Finally it was time for TV, cuddles and stitching.
Got up around 7:30. Breakfast and chores. We decided to hit Costco and Fry's. First Steve applied for gate guard duty with Ben. Then we hit Costco for food and meds. Then over to Fry's. Spent way too much. Then tractor supply called for Steve to take an interview tomorrow. Spent a bunch . Came home and put everything away. Then some stitching. Dog park and a visit with the Fords. Home to clean out the fridge of leftovers. Finally it was time for TV , cuddles and stitching.
Nice quiet day at home. Got up had breakfast and coffee. Started the laundry. Stitched and watched football. Pot pies for dinner. Couple of trips to the dog park. Cold day and more coming. Finished the day with TV and cuddles and stitching.
First thing this morning Steve had a melt down. He wasn't getting a job. We are selling the truck and trailer. The end. We will see what happens. Tune in later for an update. I decided it was easier to agree. I sputtered in the craft room. Cleaned up the mess. Attached the label and cleaned out the machine. Then I stitched the rest if the day. Steve worked on a puzzle. Watched TV. We had an early dinner. Went to card Bingo. Steve won half a Bingo. Too late to get much done. Shower and bed.
We had a fun day as we celebrated Veterans day. Got up fairly early. Colleen came by to finish our wall hanging. The guys went over to the trailer to work. Then about 2cwe picked up Allen and the Fords to cash in on the free meal at Red Lobster for Veterans. We were home by 4:30. A dog park run. Colleen came over to finish the wall hanging. Then TV and stitching the rest of the night for me.
We got up fairly early. Steve went off to carving. I sputtered around. Did a few chores waiting for Colleen. She texted me that Christine' son had been killed in a car accident so she was off to lend moral support. She came over about 11:30. I decided to make pigs in a blanket for all of us. Colleen and I worked on the quilt. She worked on the quilting. I did more chores. They left about 2:30. I stitched the rest of the day. BBQ chicken for dinner. Then it was time for TV cuddles and stitching.
We had a nice breakfast of avacado toast. Steve worked on putting the cover on the cart. We had some errands in the park and storage area. We made sure the truck would start. We checked the trailer and found it had a dead battery. Then I sputtered around until Colleen came over. Then we made a quick trip to Walmart to get some more fabric. Then we put the borders on. She left. I did some stitching. I prepped the dinner. Fords came for irene's white spaghetti. They left around 7. I cleaned up the mess. Then it was time for TV and stitching.
Got up had breakfast. Steve wanted avocado toast but has to settle for oatmeal. Chores and I hit the quilt room. So many seams to nest. Then Colleen picked me up for the activity . I think I am done with those. Then home for a snack and back to the quilt room. Finished the project at least sewing the squares together. We decided to go to Casa Perez for Taco Tuesday. Then a quick stop at Safeway. Back for TV and stitching. Election day.
We got up on the late side and ran over to Subaru. Steve thought it was ok but they tried to go over how the car works. Then Walmart and Safeway. We put everything away and I did a few chores. Then Steve worked on the puzzle. I worked in the craft room. I have misplaced a pattern that I want. I saw it then it was gone. We BBQ'ed brats for dinner. We went our separate ways me for TV and stitching.
Nice day. Got up , lingered over breakfast, chores . Started laundry. Worked on the wall hanging. Then Colleen came over and we worked on the wall hanging some more. She left about 2:30. Did some stitching. Took the dogs to the dog park. Steve worked on the new puzzle. Watched sports. Ribs for dinner. TV and stitching to finish off the evening.
Steve let me sleep in till 8 am. It was nice. Breakfast and chores. Then I worked on Christine's wall hanging. About 12:30. Took the dogs to the dog park. Then stitching for the afternoon. Another trip to the dog park. A quick dinner. Then off to card Bingo. Sat with Marge (site 93 on Racoon) and Carolyn who lives on our block. Steve won twice and I split a Bingo. Came home to finish the night with some TV.
Got up fairly early. Chores and breakfast. so Around 10:15 we went and got the Fords we could get a seat at the Veterans luncheon. It was very nice. We were home around 1. The a quick trip to the dog park. Then Colleen came over and we cut the fabric for Christine's wall hanging. She left about 3:30. Then Steve hunkered down in the quilt room. I stitched. Then left overs for dinner. Finally it was time for TV and stitching.
The dreaded doctor appointment is over with. We got up about 7. Steve did his dog chores then left for carving. I got busy and vaccuumed the floors. Then ironed the fabric. Finally I sat down to stitch and of course Steve came home. Then we went to the copy store. Steve applied at Home Depot and Hobby Lobby. It was snowing quite hard while we were out. Home so Steve could fill out his apps. Then off to the doc's. We got our about 4:30 and we met up with the Fords at Casa Perez for an early dinner. Then home for chores and finishing off the evening with TV and stitching.
I got up around 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Got ready to work with Colleen on finding a pattern fo Christine's Pioneer Woman Quilt. Then we went to Walmart. And Home Depot. It was around 1 when we got back. Then I washed all the fabric. Steve and Mike winterized the trailer. I stitched the rest of the day. Colleen and I planned the Thanksgiving meal. We ate pot pies for dinner. TV and stitching to finish off the evening.
Got up super early so we could get our labs done at 8. Then we had breakfast at Blue Hills which was so so. Then home after stopping at Ace hardware so Steve could apply for a job. Then home . I finally finished June mug. Then I started another project. Stitched most the afternoon. Steve worked outside and I got to Binge watch Chesapeake shores. Then dinner dishes. TV and stitching to complete the evening.
