Hello, My goodness ,it has been almost 6 months since I posted. It's like starting all over. I still haven't leanrned to do pictures ,but I do now have the right kind of camera . I guess that's progress. I've been busy doing dishcloths ( all kinds of new patterns) ,a shawl for a bridal shower and a wedding garter ( though it didn't end up being worn.) My two youngest are married . My daughter eloped before her hubby was deployed back in July . She kept it quiet so as not to overshadow the wedding of her brother ,which was in the later part of August.
The knee problem I referred to is going to require a replacement,but I'm trying to stall until after the holidays.
Our kitchen remodel is still going ---- forever. New appliances in ,but no new counter or sink yet . The floor tile is torn off. Will it ever end . It sure doesn't seem so. I am so tired of plaster and cement dust and the whole process. DH can do all the work ,but it takes time and money. The time we have ,the money ,not always.
Colorado looks no closer,becuse even if the market changed ,the house isn't ready. As many others are saying " It wasn't supposed to be this way" refering to retirement.
A lot of things weren't supposed to go this way. The direction of our country is scary. In fact ,the world in general can be very scary.
Latest project is a cable sampler scarf from a pattern in Debbie Macomber's book "Summer on Blossom Street" I would link to it ,but I have forgotton how . I think my daughter has a lot of work to do with me . Ha ha. You can ,however find this lovely pattern in the book or on Debbie's website which is a lovely place to visit.
Hubby and I have been helping our Heather with yardwork as her Keith is gone and her arm si still a problem . Keith is due back Oct 21 so these two can start acting as the newlyweds that they are ( only had two weeks before he deployed). As a Mom -in-law, I can say we got a good one . Keith is a sweet caring guy and we are happy to have him as a part of our family.
The other wedding Ryan and his Molly. They have been together for a while so the wedding seemed anticlimactic. I'm sure they wouldn't want to hear that,but I don't think they even know I have a blog .( which as you can see ,I hardly ever get to).
I would hope that anyone who reads this has good success and progress with their many projects ,no matter what the craft or skill

Good Sunday Morning, It's been almost a month. Before we took our vaction, I discovered one of my kitties had messed up tht afghan that I talked about the last time . A repair will have to be made before I can send it out.
We took our vacation and oh the sights to see in Washington D.C. For the msot part the weather was good though I have to say those lovely folks sent me back to Calif with a cold which I am still fighting.
Transportation there is amazing and we managed to get to most everything by Metro underground train. A shuttle from the hotel took us to the closest station.
The Smithsonian Museums ( and there are many ) are clustered together or at least most of them are. You get off a metro to visit them ,turn one way for the museums and the opposite way for the National Mall, Reflecting Pool , Washington Monument. Vietnam wall and such. We saw Natural history ,a couple of aerospace museums , a postal museum ,The national Zoo and Arlington. You could weeks and not see everything.
We got to see a panda and found that they have a favorite kind of bamboo . Who knew?
The Memorials at Arlington ,too numerous to mention and see, but we did see Kennedy's tomb and The Women in Military memorial and more. There were so many more . It's hills and steps and as the week progressed my knees started protesting. I'm still working on resolving that.
We have started a kitchen remodel here and it will be nice ,but what a mess right now and oh the things the builder hide. I continue to be surprised that this house even stands. It's a good thing hubby can do so much ,but neither of us have the ambition we once did.
My cupboard contains are in boxes . He says it's like camping . I remeber being able to find things when I was camping.
What have I worked on lately not much. A few dishcloths , trying my hand at knit bookmarks . That can frustrate you. Made a replacement square to start the repair on that afghan. Tried to do some organizing in my craft room. Shelves someday maybe? hey I have rooms in 2 states and both of them need a lot of help .
I am off to find a creative way to start spagetti sauce in my messed up kitchen

Morning, It's a nice sunny one here in So Cal, though they say rain is expected tomorrow. Yesterday was garage cleanup day so we could get a pickup in with our Honda CRV . We want it out of sight when we take a vacation to D.C.
I just finished a Lacy star afghan in greens and soft white. It's an old pattern from Hooked on Crochet ( The mag is no longer published. ) I have 2 KAL's in dish ckloth groups to catch up on. As you can see I still don't have a clue how to do pictures or I would share. Actually I don't even Have the right kindof camera. I am severly challenged in that area. LOL . More doctors appts coming up with my girl . The Navy still hasn't figured things out. Issues with hubby. He has a problem with a growth or something behind one knee. I am pushing for resolution there. The ultrasound showed nothing . Yet the doctor is the one that pointed out a problem when he complained of pain. I am lucky enough to have a PPO for Insurance . He has an HMO and I don't think they care if their patients die. I guess you can tell I'm frustrated . I am living with a man that I dearly love and he is made at everything. The stock market ,the medical system , The world and life in general. Enough of this hope anyone that read this has a good weekend.

An amazing thing has happened . At least it seems that way to me. A couple of weeks ago I woke up with words streaming through my head and the desire to write them down. At 66 , I have found the abitlity to write poetry. It may not last,but even so it's really neat right now. I have completed about a dozen with various themes. I'm not sure if they are set up right ,but it's not like I'm going to submit them for publishing. I set them up the way the feel right to me. The people that I've shared them with like them and that makes me feel good. I hope they aren't saying that just to be nice.
Brett is on his way home from Colorado and should be here in an hour or so. When you have some 30 years of marriage ,it's hard to be apart even though everyone needs their space once and a while.
My crafts are going well and I'm trying my hand at designing patterns for dishcloths. I have one completed and worked up though I haven't had anyone else test it yet . There are a couple more on graph paper to try.
My creative juices seem to be on overload . Wish I'd had some of this before.

Morning, I continue to go to therapy to improve leg strength. Hubby is in Colorado this week. Daughter and boyfriend stopped by on the way to Sand Diego for more medical appts. for her. I have decided that I should not walk out the front door without a key attached to my body. I locked myself out. Fortunately with the help of a neighbor I was able to get back in and promptly took a key to them. I have been doing hand towels ( knit) I have found several great patterns. I was inspired to get moving when an email buddy sent me one. I love it. I started a knit afghan ,but it's just too loose for the warmth that I want it to have so I frogged and am crocheting one. This will be a donation.
Cre8tive quilters , I continue to peek at your wonderful projects. Keep up the good work girls .
Next week is my cancer checkup . So far so good. I am expecting to have that continue.

Hi , all Once again some time has passed. I 've been keeping busy working on an afghan as a ccomfortghan foe someone fighting cancer. I can sympathize though mine has not yet required treatment and my last test show that not much has changed in 3 years. The part I sympathize with is the fear you feel . I have that everytime a checkup is due.
I checked my blog to find out That I have some followers. My Heather is going to show me how to add the people that I follow. Though,I'm not a quilter, some of them are quilters in a very special group called Cre8tive Quilters. They are email buddies of my girl . They made a lovely friendship quilt to thank her for her service to our country. These really special people asked me to join their group and I truly enjoy looking at ther beautiful projects. Some day I will learn how to post mine. Don't hold your breath though cause I'm a slow learner on computer things LOL.
Am starting physical therapy to strengthen my legs . Exercise is not my thing so shame on me . I need to get with the program.
Hope you all have a good week.

My , it's been longer thatn I thought . The end of the year got away from me. I did not bake or anything for the Holidays. My daughter got back safely from deployment. hubby enjoyed the "Tiger Cruise" He was in the unique position of understanding their work and the planes after working on them for so many years. I finish afghans to send to my sister for the Highland Manor and scarves for her and family. ( my only handmade gifts this year). My # 3 son and his wife were out for Christmas,but # 2 son and his wife missed the get together.
I have made seeveral trips to San Diego with daughter for an on going problem. She had Ulnar Nerve surgery a couple of years ago. Things went well for a few months ,but now almost 2 1/2 years later she is in constant pain. Somthing is not right ,but the Neurologists say things look good. The Therapist says her strength in the arm is improving, guess what folks ,the pain is still there. She is frustrated , I am frustrated watching and wondering why they don't take pictures to see what is happening inside. I want to yell and strike out. It's a Mom thing I guess.
About a week ago ,I finished a granny square variation afghan to go on the back of the couch in Colorado .
Any folks , guess what since Dec, we have gotten all kinds of new furniture. Living room, dinning room and family room It's amazing and lovely and comfy and yeah ,I guess we were way over do.
We have watched a new man take over the big white House in DC and I admit I'm not a supporter. He has so little experience in the ways of the world and who did he bring in to help ,some other folks that I don't much care for ,but it is what it is. He will need all the prayers and good thoughts he can get . I feel so out of any loop,but imagine what seniors older than me feel . Scarry .
I hopr that maybe this year my girl may find time to show me how to add pictures of my projects .
You know that fella that I went to San Diego with to meet the ship. He fits right in with this family. He has the goofiness and he seems comfortable with us. I think he's a keeper and I think my Heather thinks he is too. They really compliment each other. They aren't afraid to to be silly together and they try very hard to take care of each other .
Another event coming up this year, Youngest son is getting married in August. All my babies are grown up. What an amazing thing to contemplate. It boggles the mind .

Have not decided if I have goals for this new year or not. I guess I will bring my jewlery supplies back from Colorado since there will be no move anytime soon and I may finally get the courage to try the polymer , after all I do have the supplies and have had for some time.
enough for now . I wouldn't want any one to go blind catching up