Today's fun is brought to me courtesy of our EGA chapter - we're picking up half the cost of a Catherine Strickler (of Indigo Rose) class. We'll be making her armchair pinkeep.
Let's be realistic. I'll be finishing mine sometime next year. Sigh.
But the good news is that I finished my HFH sampler and my kissing pillows that are our community outreach projects. And I made mini-muffins to bring this morning. I think I remembered everything I was supposed to do.
I did take a few photos yesterday. But I don't gots time to upload this a.m.
And when I get home later today, we'll be leaving for a baseball game.
Meanwhile, DS got his license this week. As he has demonstrated great highway driving skills, we had no problem with letting him and a friend drive to Busch Gardens today. (For those who don't know - he's 19. I'm not letting a total newbie with a brand new license loose to drive 200 miles one way.) The great news was our insurance did not go up by that much ($30 a month.) See what waiting a couple of years gets you. Huh. Who knew?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Chaos and Confusion!
No. Not here.
Not in my life exactly.
But on stage.
At Wolf Trap.
As we saw "Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy" last night with Eric Idle.
Baroque and Roll indeed. Sheep, bagpipers, Choral Sex and a spot on imitation of Bob Dylan by Eric.
Happy to be among the lawn people drinking wine and dining a la fresco.
Not in my life exactly.
But on stage.
At Wolf Trap.
As we saw "Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy" last night with Eric Idle.
Baroque and Roll indeed. Sheep, bagpipers, Choral Sex and a spot on imitation of Bob Dylan by Eric.
Happy to be among the lawn people drinking wine and dining a la fresco.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Dangerous?
You want to know what is dangerous? Bringing a 19 year old male into a Harley Davidson dealership. We stopped by one yesterday to buy my BIL a birthday present. He's got quite a collection of t-shirts, and thanks to us, he's got them from all over. Now someone (DS) has serious Softtail lust...
I don't know about other areas, but here we're experiencing an upswing in motorcycle related accidents. Too many newbies decided that bike riding would be much more gas efficient.
Me. I'd like a mint green Vespa.
I don't know about other areas, but here we're experiencing an upswing in motorcycle related accidents. Too many newbies decided that bike riding would be much more gas efficient.
Me. I'd like a mint green Vespa.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A Food Post
Last August I started a Livejournal accounting of food when both children went away to college leaving DH and myself as empty nesters. (I really don't like this phrase. Need to come up with something better.)
But it fell by the wayside for the most part after winter break.
I will probably resurrect it in September.
But meanwhile, I can write about food here.
As in how seldom I plan ahead anymore. Though there is food in the freezer, I am much more likely to go by the store and buy something fresh nearly every day. This is a strange phenomenon that I started back in 2002 when we moved to West Point and lived just up the hill from the commissary. My current home town has an abundance of grocery stores - 2 Giants, 2 Safeways, 1 Harris Teeter (plus one just outside of our limits), 1 Trader Joes, 1 Whole Foods, a new international foods store that replaced another Giant. Our official population count is somewhere around 60,000. Plus two Farmer's Markets in season.
And that's not counting what's more than 4 miles away. Like Wegman's and Bloom. Way too many choices. Not too mention the occasional trips to the commissaries, either at Ft Belvoir or Ft Myer. Right now it doesn't pay to drive an hour round trip to the commissary unless there is another reason for going and I'm combining errands.
Last night I tried making a potato salad from those little creamer potatoes. But DS shares my aversion to mayonnaise and I did with a vinaigrette. It was okay, but the dressing didn't cling to the potatoes. More successful was the accompaniment I made for the boneless pork chops that I cooked in the cast iron pan. I finely diced half an onion and sautee it in a small pan until it was just turning brown. Added one large nectarine cut into a large dice, salt and pepper, and then topped it with toasted sliced almonds. Basically a nectarine salsa?
Tonight will be crab stuffed chicken breast. That sounds like a good idea.
But it fell by the wayside for the most part after winter break.
I will probably resurrect it in September.
But meanwhile, I can write about food here.
As in how seldom I plan ahead anymore. Though there is food in the freezer, I am much more likely to go by the store and buy something fresh nearly every day. This is a strange phenomenon that I started back in 2002 when we moved to West Point and lived just up the hill from the commissary. My current home town has an abundance of grocery stores - 2 Giants, 2 Safeways, 1 Harris Teeter (plus one just outside of our limits), 1 Trader Joes, 1 Whole Foods, a new international foods store that replaced another Giant. Our official population count is somewhere around 60,000. Plus two Farmer's Markets in season.
And that's not counting what's more than 4 miles away. Like Wegman's and Bloom. Way too many choices. Not too mention the occasional trips to the commissaries, either at Ft Belvoir or Ft Myer. Right now it doesn't pay to drive an hour round trip to the commissary unless there is another reason for going and I'm combining errands.
Last night I tried making a potato salad from those little creamer potatoes. But DS shares my aversion to mayonnaise and I did with a vinaigrette. It was okay, but the dressing didn't cling to the potatoes. More successful was the accompaniment I made for the boneless pork chops that I cooked in the cast iron pan. I finely diced half an onion and sautee it in a small pan until it was just turning brown. Added one large nectarine cut into a large dice, salt and pepper, and then topped it with toasted sliced almonds. Basically a nectarine salsa?
Tonight will be crab stuffed chicken breast. That sounds like a good idea.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Obligation Stitching
I finally started my Habitat for Humanity sampler last night. This should be quick and I've got those 2 hours every day this week in Fredericksburg. So the canvas gets put away. When was the last time I stitched on 14 ct aida. I'd guess more than 10 years ago. Though I have used some 18 ct.
And then I need to think about packing for NH. We leave next Monday. And I like to leave a clean house. I abhor coming home from vacation to a dirty house.
And then I need to think about packing for NH. We leave next Monday. And I like to leave a clean house. I abhor coming home from vacation to a dirty house.
In the Midnight Hour
or really Amethyst Dreams by Laura J. Perin.
Unfortunately now this project will take a back seat to other things for a few weeks. But it certainly is a departure from usual stitching.
I have not been able to work on this casually. When I sit down to stitch this, I'm there for hours.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Fun With Canvas
Oops. Sorry no photo today. But soon. Very soon.
Today was our third Fun With Canvas class which is our Laura J. Perin piece. Today I love my In the Midnight Hour. Sometimes I'm not so sure. I'm definitely in a hate relationship with Rainbow Gallery's Highlights. Nasty stuff. Don't want to work with it any more. But I've still got a ton of it to lay.
Obligation stitching the rest of the week. Need to do my Habitat for Humanity sampler that needs to finished by Saturday. Also need to check and see if any framer's are willing to give us any kind of break on frames.
Meanwhile it's too hot to cook. Inside or outside. I wonder what I can talk these people I live with into eating.
Today was our third Fun With Canvas class which is our Laura J. Perin piece. Today I love my In the Midnight Hour. Sometimes I'm not so sure. I'm definitely in a hate relationship with Rainbow Gallery's Highlights. Nasty stuff. Don't want to work with it any more. But I've still got a ton of it to lay.
Obligation stitching the rest of the week. Need to do my Habitat for Humanity sampler that needs to finished by Saturday. Also need to check and see if any framer's are willing to give us any kind of break on frames.
Meanwhile it's too hot to cook. Inside or outside. I wonder what I can talk these people I live with into eating.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Post Number 1,067
My progress on BoInk. Yup. This is going to take me forever. But it won't be another huge piece. LOL I have lost my mind.
Which means yesterday was 1066. Which of course brings to mind certain historical events. Imagine how different the world would be if William had stayed home.
But I digress.
Friday, July 18, 2008
What's the Buzz?
Nothing happening. Pah. Boring.
I've been slowly working through the to-do list. And I should go shower and get me to a grocery store. We're in for a code red day with bad air quality. Free bus rides for DH. Or I could just wait and hit the pool at 11 when it opens. I might not even want to be grilling for supper. Time for French Dip or something else extremely easy. Last night was fajitas. I did admire the warning posted over the peppers at the grocery store about the possible danger to people with compromised immune systems. Stay away from those jalapenos and serrano peppers. I have very little confidence that the powers that be have any idea where this strain of salmonella has come from. They have declared all tomatoes as safe to eat again. At this point I'm sorry that this year I didn't plant any tomatoes.
If you're in need of inspiration for finishing a small piece, look here.
I've been slowly working through the to-do list. And I should go shower and get me to a grocery store. We're in for a code red day with bad air quality. Free bus rides for DH. Or I could just wait and hit the pool at 11 when it opens. I might not even want to be grilling for supper. Time for French Dip or something else extremely easy. Last night was fajitas. I did admire the warning posted over the peppers at the grocery store about the possible danger to people with compromised immune systems. Stay away from those jalapenos and serrano peppers. I have very little confidence that the powers that be have any idea where this strain of salmonella has come from. They have declared all tomatoes as safe to eat again. At this point I'm sorry that this year I didn't plant any tomatoes.
If you're in need of inspiration for finishing a small piece, look here.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Still Hearing Voices But They Are Not So Loud
Whispering now instead of shouting...
I desperately need to find the user manual to my MP3 player. Maybe they have something here online. It seems rather possessed and won't let me do anything. This after twice being plugged in but not charging.
Yeah. Problem solved. When they say you need a pin to reset it, a paperclip is too big. Fortunately being a needleworker, there was a needle close at hand.
I need to run as DS's class was canceled and I can go to morning stitch-in and visit with my friends. How did it get to be so late? I thought I had plenty of time!
I desperately need to find the user manual to my MP3 player. Maybe they have something here online. It seems rather possessed and won't let me do anything. This after twice being plugged in but not charging.
Yeah. Problem solved. When they say you need a pin to reset it, a paperclip is too big. Fortunately being a needleworker, there was a needle close at hand.
I need to run as DS's class was canceled and I can go to morning stitch-in and visit with my friends. How did it get to be so late? I thought I had plenty of time!
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