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Living and crafting between the hot flashes

four things | thirty-six

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It’s been a few weeks… Mr. Aitch and I were on two mini vacations. The first weekend was with his brother and wife, and the next week was with my brother, his wife, and our sister.

I had every intension of posting about those times as well as about the week my BFF and I spent at Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio.

I’ve been busy. Our patio project is finally finished and I’m waiting to take some new pictures of that as soon as some grass grows back from the construction. Quality work takes time and we are so pleased with the outcome.

Last week was a week from, well, it wasn’t good. Mr. Aitch was outside with Pepper doing some yard work. I was ready to leave for a church meeting when we c realized she had wandered off. Forty-five minutes late we found her down the street at our neighbor’s house. i missed my meeting.

The next day our email wasn’t working. “Your credentials do not match our system records.” Ummmm. Several friends were also without their email access as well so it wasn’t just us. So many services we use are tied to our email address. Mr. Aitch has his pretty much back to normal with a new email address but I’m still working on some of mine.

Thursday, I got some expected but still distressing news about my hearing. On Saturday the printer decided it didn’t like the paper I was using and kept jamming. Sunday morning I was teaching a craft with our Women’s Ministry group which was more suited for a one-on-one session rather than a group session. Everyone still had a good time and at least 3/4 of the women were successful with their project. I texted each one individually on Monday to let them know I was available for a refresher course at their convenience.

So I was stressed last week that spilled over into this week. That was all in the past so lets see what I’m reading, watching, loving, and working on this week.

what I’m reading

Our Book Club met this past Monday. The book was The Pecan Man by Cassie Dandridge Selleck. The events took place in 1975-76 and Ora, the narrator, is recounting the tale 25-years later. After reading the brief summary of the book, I didn’t think I’d like it. I was wrong. It was very moving and and about doing the right thing when it’s the most difficult to do so.

what I’m watching

Mr. Aitch and I just started watching The Last Detective on Brit Box. The main character, Dangerous Davies, get handed the detective cases no one else wants. He’s good at solving them with little or no recognition.

what I’m loving

One of the shops at Bemus Point on Lake Chautauqua has the BEST cards. When I saw this quilling card, I knew it would be the perfect thank you note card to send to my brother and his wife for their hospitality during our stay at their cottage.

what I’m working on

Mr. Aitch has misplaced his hand-dyed, hand-knit 1898 hat I knit for him several years ago. I wanted this to be in the blue range as that’s his favorite color. I didn’t have the right worsted-weight yarn so I’m holding a DK weight together with a fingering weight yarn to get the right thickness. I’m also using a US# 8 needle instead of the #7 called for in the pattern as it should be a better fit for him.

I’m really liking the marled look of the yarns held together. And the knit-in ear coverings really keep the chill out.

Have a good week.

Patti nona

Trouble in KIFville

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KIF – Knitting in Flashes

Our ISP decided to play games with our email accounts so I will be desperately trying to fix things on my end. It’s amazing how our lives are connected to our email addresses.

I don’t think this will affect this blog but technology is not my strong point and I will be working on this instead of posting.

Patti nona

four things | thirty-five

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Good Saturday Morning! I hope your week was a good one.

Mr. Aitch and I had someplace to go every day this week. Usually we do stuff around the house or neighborhood.

  • Sunday – Mass and our church picnic. I made macaroni salad.
  • Monday – Book Club. Denise served the BEST tomato soup EVER! Everyone asked for the recipe. Tomato soup and toasted cheese sandwiches were a common meal when I was growing up. Want to try it? Click here.
  • Tuesday – Doctors appointments for both of us. I need to make some dietary changes, like cut way down on my carb/starch intake. Mr. Aitch had jazz band practice in the evening.
  • Wednesday – Hair cut for me.
  • Thursday – Hair cut for Pepper which includes breakfast out for Mr. Aitch and me. Then a veterinary appointment for Pepper.
  • Friday – Other a walk with Pepper, we were home.

We’re ready to spend a few days around the house.

what I’m reading

This week’s newsletter from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston had some interesting articles about angels, specifically the three archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Michael protects, Gabriel announces, and Raphael guides.

There are nine angelic choirs of angels with Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Powers, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels. I learned all about this when I was a kid but forgot most of it. Click here for more information about the different angels.

what I’m watching

I’m watching the patio and sidewalk form but it was slow going this week. The workers came on Monday and Friday. Much needed rain kept them away the other days.

This picture is from last Sunday evening after the rock base and before the limestone dust. They actually laid a few pavers yesterday. More rain is expected next week but the forecasts can change!

what I’m loving

Since I retired, if my phone didn’t display the time and the day, I’d be hard pressed to know what day it is. It can be a blessing or a curse. Every day can be Blursday!

what I’m working on

Ok, I didn’t work on Pepper’s sweater but I did finish the Scrubbie I started last week. About half way though, I held some Sparkle yarn with the Stitch, Soak, Scrub to make a two-toned, two-textured Scrubbie.

I cast on 27 stitches using US# 8 needles. This yarn is a worsted weight while the Sparkle is thinner. I’ll see how this yarn holds up.

What are you reading, watching, loving, working on this week?

Patti nona

four things | thirty-four

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I finally figured out what happened to my knitting mojo. The last two patterns I knit required thinking—following a chart with no repeats for 16-24 rows. And that is all fine and good; however, sometimes I just don’t want to have to think. I like to listen to or read books, watch a movie or program on my iPad, and sit and knit on the front porch while knitting on autopilot.

I have one WIP (work in progress) that I should finish. It’s a sweater for Pepper that’s been a WIP for almost two years! She’ll be three years old next month and has most likely reached her adult size, barring any girth spurt. I hope to have a progress report or a finished sweater by next weekend!

This week is all about orphans, bobcats, men, and yarn.

what I’m reading

Our Book Club book this month is The Orphans of Mersea House by Marty Wingate. The story takes place in 1957 England with two childhood friends reconnecting after twenty or so years. Margery moves back from London to take over her recently deceased uncle’s store and turn his huge home into a boarding house. Olive needs to find a job and a place to live after her mother also recently passed away. The two boarders and Margery’s 11-year old polio-stricken ward complete the main cast of characters.

The characters were likable and the story was sweet and somewhat predictable. I prefer a bit more action and surprises but this was a pleasant, feel-good read.

what I’m watching

I love watching a plan take place. After living in our house for thirty+ years, we are finally having a sidewalk connecting from the driveway out front to the deck out back. Finding a reliable person was the major hold-up. The construction began on Tuesday and will continue for another week or two.

This is much larger than I anticipated but we are going to love the extra outdoor space under some shade trees.

what I saw on my walk

This little wooden man brought a smile to my face. He’s about two-feet tall from his feet to the top of his hat.

what I’m working on

Since Joann’s closed, I have very limited stores close by to shop for fabric, yarn, or crafting supplies. Michael’s and Hobby Lobby are at least an hour away. I happened to come across this yarn yesterday at Walmart.

Lion Brand 100% Nylon Stitch Soak Scrub is a worsted-weight, chain structured yarn that comes in 19 different colors. I was so caught up with making scrubbies with Red Heart Sparkle a few years ago that I wanted to try this out. Of the two colors available at my store, red was the winner.

I quickly cast-on 27 stitches per the Sparkle pattern and love how this is knitting up. I think I’ll look for a round KNIT scrubbie pattern to try out next!

Take care and enjoy your weekend.