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Morning Everyone
So is it me or has Breakfast gone crazy, they are saying its an hour earlier than it really is.?

Its a lovely day here, the sun is up, a little chilly. But Ive been up and done my bloods and popped into the supermarket... someone ate the Bananas over the weekend... lol.

Yep JB Im going to make a sign to pop on MrPs notice board and laminate it stating Not to touch the blanket. MrP seldom leaves his room so he will see if they take it. But yeah I might put a label on it. Although he said when they strip his bed they just tend to roll it from the top down, all together.

Did another round yesterday so 8 to go.. Yesterday I sat the blanket on a tray table and sat with weight off me Yay.. lol.. Much easier but Im meant to have my feet up. But it worked lol.

Loving the sounds of the quilting. I dont have that patience.

JB do you have photos of the kittens? they sound interesting.

I hope the Furry one has won the draw this morning Kiwimade.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2021-09-27 09:08:00
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Maybe they have forgotten that the clocks went ahead yesterday so adding the extra hour today :)

jayemtoo - 2021-09-27 14:24:00
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jayemtoo wrote:

Maybe they have forgotten that the clocks went ahead yesterday so adding the extra hour today :)

Oops forgot to update it.

I watched Sunday on the hour delay last night and hadn't changed the channel back lol
I rang TVNZ and the woman did tell me I wasn't the only one to do that lol

Easy to do, but what surprised me was my frustration lol

popeye333 - 2021-09-27 18:04:00
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morning ladies :) omgg popeye, sorry, but that's too funny!

It's another pea souper out there this morning and I'm still amazed by the amount of traffic with no lights on. It's hard to see cars in the fog, especially the grey/silver ones.

Today we are going to visit our son and look around his new shop. MrK has drawn up some plans for shelving and seating for him to have a look at (at son's request). We are so excited for him and really hope it works out. Hospitality can be tricky in these Covid times.

A few more hexagons were sewn on yesterday and I cut a block out ready for sewing. I think this is 'the one' lol. Mind you, I thought the other block was too. But this one is more straight forward with very little wasting of fabric. I really want to make the most of this vintage fabric and use as much of it as I can.

I found a photo I took of a tui in a kowhai tree a few years ago and am thinking I may embroider it as part of a 'series'. A couple of years ago I embroidered a waxeye and have it framed and on the wall. I've been thinking for a while now a series of birds found locally would look good together. Just thoughts at this stage.

Happy crafting :)

kiwimade64 - 2021-09-28 07:32:00
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Morning all
Overcast and cold so a good day to be indoors.
KM you sewing plans sound good hope that your block works out.
Popeye your TV1 experience made me laugh.
People for lunch today making a sponge to have with coffee, big chicken salad so all easy peasy
Have a good day

mica3 - 2021-09-28 08:25:00
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Morning everyone

I went from getting angry at them on the tv telling me the wrong time to laughing with the lady on the phone.. Soo crazy but good for the soul lol

Brrr its chilly again this morning, well it might be me lol.. Missy didn't want to get out of bed tho.

I did a round on the blanket yesterday but in two stages, Im quite shocked at how fast my hands are going downhill. But I want to keep them moving.

Do any of you lovely ladies have an idea what to do with heaps of satin? lol..
Sewing might be easier on my hands... And the more heads with ideas the better. Its all a rich white.

7 rounds to go phew lol.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2021-09-28 09:40:00
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couple ideas re satin childrens superperson capes', breast cancer heart cushions

mica3 - 2021-09-28 09:44:00
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Morning Ladies
From a cold raining day here this morning. I am going to light a fire shortly. Have washing on 2 clothes horses in the shed and some ironing sometime during the day.
Sorted out some fabric pieces a friend given me to make bags for the store.She the manager of a OP shop. She found that people brought up bags for Christma to put gifts in them. Will cut out some today if my hip lets me move around.
Cast off one baby rug last night and have couple more to knit.

Popeye, lets hope they take care of Mr P 's Blanket this time.
As for planing meals is a good ideal. I stop doing it and I was not eating much,so going to start planning my measl again. Sometime I will put an hour or two aside and batch cook some meals. It depends if I am going to have a busy week or late home.
Over the last few days I have maded Orange and Lemon Honey.Will make some Orange Marmalade as well.
Kiwimade love looking at your stitch work. It take me back to when my mother would hand stitch to wounded down after a long day at school when teaching.
Has your son moved out of The Box and moved into the main street? Hope everything works out for him.
Well ladies , I have had two phone calls and a visitor since I sat down to check my messages etc. today.
Family in England not having a very good time at present. One of them had to ring around her friends and family to see what petrol stations where open to get to work. Going to work two days at home this week.
Have a great day and keep warm.

sunflowers28 - 2021-09-28 12:12:00
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morning ladies :) I think we may be in with a fine day, fingers crossed.

You could use the satin to line dresses, cushion covers and so on, popeye. I lined a bag with satin last year.

Yesterday we saw our son's shop, it's the perfect size for him and omg he has some work to do before he opens. He has biggg plans, no half ideas with this lad.

Sunflowers, we saw on the news the petrol shortage in England and it was due to the shortage of truck drivers. Certainly can't be easy. Makes me very glad we live here.

Today I'm off to Tauranga to the Bernina Shop and a few other places. MrK is staying home this time so I should be able to blat around and get what I need/want quickly.

No crafting for me yesterday, there just wasn't time.

Happy crafting :)

kiwimade64 - 2021-09-29 07:37:00
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Morning all
Nippy start this morning
No sewing yesterday but a lovely day with friend here for lunch.
Off up the coast this morning will take k9s for run on dog Beach and then check For Fabricsake in Levin starting to think I will make stuff for xmas pressies this year like shorts for the blokes
So no sewing for me today either
Off to gym
Have a good day

mica3 - 2021-09-29 07:52:00
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Morning everyone

Looks like it will be a stunner here today too. No wind as yet.

Your Son has chosen a good line of work Kiwimade. I always thought when I was in the sewing factories that people will always need clothes, I never even thought they would end up importing them soo much cheaper than making them here.
So anyone in the food, hair cutting, medicine, vets and lawn mowing jobs are safe, apart from food during covid of course.

I now have 6 rounds to do on the blanket, so all going well it will be finished in time for us to go to level 2 and I can deliver it. I soo Cant wait for him to see it.
It took about 1.5 hours to get the round done yesterday lol.. with texting during it.

I braved it yesterday and asked MrP if he was ready to sell his fishing gear. He reckons he told me ages ago to sell it, So I will get it all out over the weekend and dust it off and put it on here. Im pretty much flying blind on it apart from I know one rod is an expensive brand. I honestly thought he would go balistic, but he knows Im struggling moneywise and its just dead money sitting there.

Have a nice time in TGA Kiwimade but you may want to get a test after being there today.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2021-09-29 09:14:00
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Popeye - check the brands on the fishing gear and have a look on trade me - because some brands are worth good money - I had a bloke offer me $20 for a reel I didn’t sell it because at the time I wasn’t ready to let his fishing gear go - the reel cost over $600

gerry64 - 2021-09-29 10:30:00
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gerry64 wrote:

Popeye - check the brands on the fishing gear and have a look on trade me - because some brands are worth good money - I had a bloke offer me $20 for a reel I didn’t sell it because at the time I wasn’t ready to let his fishing gear go - the reel cost over $600

Yes Gerry I will be doing that. One of MrP's rods came from Aussie is a genuine Ugly Rod and I think the real came with it..

So easy for people to try and rip you off, so it always pays to do your homework

popeye333 - 2021-09-29 12:15:00
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morning ladies :) It's been raining and we are meant to have heavy rain this afternoon. I might be able to dry washing outside this morning if I'm lucky.

What a mission in Tauranga yesterday. I had forgotten how busy a place it is. When I arrived at the Bernina shop and saw it was closed my heart just sank. A quick google search told me they had moved, phew lol. But when I found them, they no longer sold embroidery stuff so I had to find the new place for that. One good thing about them moving, I don't have to go quite so far into the city if I am only shopping for sewing/knitting supplies now.

No crafting again yesterday as I also had some chips repaired on the car windscreen on the way home so it was a long(ish) day. Better to get them done before a crack appears.

Today I'll be having a tutu with this quilting block. My machine needs a good clean first though. I'll potter about with the hexagons later this afternoon maybe. I saw some fabric I can use for the backing at Spotlight yesterday, it's soft and warm and should do the trick.

Happy crafting :)

kiwimade64 - 2021-09-30 07:37:00
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Morning all,
Overcast here.
We had a nice day out and I came home with some fabric French Terry for DSIL track pants, couple bits for DGS shorts and pjs, lavender merino for DGD they also had some nice soft rib trims a few half metres found their way into my bag, no dress fabric for me though so the hunt vontinues.
Volunteer day today so DH will do the housework
Have a good day

mica3 - 2021-09-30 08:47:00
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Morning everyone

Sounds like everyone is busy crafting or buying for their crafts. I see spotlight has another sale. Good for those hobbies.

I didnt quite get a round done yesterday. Time just seemed to pass by so fast lol... But Ill catch up.

Im a Happy Lassie, a friend in CHCH was able to get my crackers that for some reason I cant get them up here. Just the Arnotts Vita-weet Crispbread, been out for Oodles of years cos I think it was My sister that got me into liking them when I was a kid. They used to have a cheddar one but they stopped that many years ago, which is a bummer.

Its fine here and very calm so maybe we will miss the rain.

I have to pop up the road and get milk and drop MrP's new phone charger off at the door. Its a long one so he can have it plugged in and still talk on it.

I think he has finally accepted he is there for good now. He doesnt mention coming home now. Still seems to have a gap and forgotten about the Canary cos he hasnt asked about him for ages. He also knows that he himself has made it that way. He doesnt leave his room other than going into the en-suite for a shower, which is about 3 meters away. And has a comode in his room... Sad that one can do that to himself.

Right I will hustle my butt and get up the road.. Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2021-09-30 09:11:00
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morning ladies :) Another wet day by the looks of it so I'll get the housework done this morning.

I've just been reading about a Lower Hutt sewing shop closing and taking online orders and opening by appointment only thanks to abusive customers. They even had a customer throw things at them.

Yesterday I started to sew the first block using the vintage fabric but was not happy with the result. I'll carefully unpick it today and go back to Plan A. Funny how a pattern can look so different using different colour combinations and how you can change your mind because of it. Thank goodness I only cut enough for one block and not the whole lot.

MrK has his second jab today, we've had two reminders for it this week. I never even got one lol. We'll both be relieved when it's done.

Popeye, have you tried the Huntly Palmers crackers? The rosemary one is really good. We like the cracked pepper one too.

Happy crafting :)

kiwimade64 - 2021-10-01 07:32:00
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Morning all
Sunny yay k9s might get a off lead run on river trail this morning.
No sewing yesterday DD visited in afternoon and baby fell asleep on DH so we sent DD to have a sleep.
Might make some merino singlets today the nest is low on merino garments.
Housework a bit of spring clean have cleaned the drawers in the bathroom and cutlery drawer trying to do one job a day. Putting off wiping the aluminium window frames.
KM sorry your block didn't live up to expectations colour and value can make a big difference.
Isn't a pity people cant behalf and follow the rules that keep us safe and allow us out and about. I have changed one of my trainers at the gym seems they are anti vax well I am not but there is risk for me having any vax might tip my autoimmune condition on but I took the calculated risk
Popeye your blanket will get done, the outer edges are getting longer so don't be too hard on your paws.

Have great day everyone

mica3 - 2021-10-01 08:51:00
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Morning everyone

Missy didnt want to let me out of bed this morning lol.. She had a sore shoulder yesterday, was just uncomfortable with climbing, but could still walk and run around. So I got her a hotty out and she slept on it most of the day and overnight. Is much happier this morning, but Ive done the hotty for her in case she needs it.

We didn't have rain until about 4pm yesterday. Was short and sharp, didn't last long at all.

It would have been such a disappointment to have cut all your fabric Kiwimade. Years of practice make us wiser. Might have been something we would have done when a lot younger and not as wise. Im sure you will find something that is "right".

Oh That's just shocking about the Shop having to close etc.. I dread the thought but we seem to be following the USA's way of being utter selfish self entitled abusive people when we dont get our own way. Kinda wouldn't expect it from the Craft minded person eh.

Mica I dont blame you for changing your trainer... I have a brother who doesn't believe in Covid or vaccines etc. His Kids haven't had any of the normal ones. As much as I would Love to see him, I just cant put myself at risk.

Im caught up on the blanket and one side ahead, I broke the work into two sessions yesterday and did really well. Having the bulk of the weight sitting on a tray table in front of me makes a huge difference. Im not holding the weight.
So I have 3/4rs of a white round and then the last 3 Dark Blue. Will take a photo when its done.

I've seen those crackers Kiwimade and nearly got some, but my Sister friends have all been fantastic I have some coming from CHCH, Clive in Hastings and my sister in law (well they are divorced but she will always be my sister in law) in Perth.. yes Perth is sending me a care packages.

Not only do I love them but they have special memories of my Sister attached, cos she would share hers when she still lived at home, so a very long time ago. And she also shared her Sultana pasties and pineapple lumps lol.. I was lucky to have an awesome Sister lol. She was tall fair haired and very pretty, Im the total opposite lol
I remember back in about 74 / 75 she started cooking herself Spaghetti and meatballs. Mum was shocked lol she didn't like "foreign muck" as she called it lol

Have a fab day everyone and I hope the crafts all work well today

Edited by popeye333 at 9:48 am, Fri 1 Oct

popeye333 - 2021-10-01 09:45:00
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Good morning from a beautiful day in the bay - have real sympathy for the lady who has had to close her shop -my son has been tempted to close his especially when he gets accused of price gouging -all around the country staff and management are being abused both physically and mentally -spitting on the staff seems to be the new thing -it’s not their fault the shelves have gaps or the prices have gone up because our food manufacturers and processors have had huge price increases trying to get their ingredients over our borders -
My other son has one of the very few sawmills left producing timber for the local market - he is in a small rural town -produced a very good plan to keep his workers social distancing - he was allowed to run the mill to produce wood chips for the local poultry farm but he couldn’t keep cutting desperately needed timber - again he really cares for his staff - I fear for both of them
Whoever would have imagined our lives would have been turned upside down with a virus
Just as well we have our crafts to keep us sane - Popeye putting the weight onto a table certainly makes blanket making much easier

gerry64 - 2021-10-01 11:37:00
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morning ladies :) Another beak day here by the looks of it. It looks like I'm back to weekly lawn mows so I'll get that done today if I can.

Ohhhh yuck, yuck, yuck, Gerry! Spitting is just gross and dangerous now with covid. It is frustrating not always being able to buy what you want or need but it's not the staff's fault. I noticed flour was hard to come by again at one of the Hamilton Pak 'n Saves the other day when shopping. Really??? Did we learn nothing from the last lockdowns?

Yesterday I sewed my first block using the vintage fabric. Am so pleased with it. It's a really basic block but I am a beginner quilter and I also think a basic block shows the fabric at it's best. I've cut out six more blocks using the last of the striped trim so will sew other blocks using a different contrast and mix them up. I knew this would happen as there was only a small amount of striped fabric but I wanted to include it.

I'm still picking away at the hexagons and will keep an eye out for a nice fabric to edge and bind it. I might have a look at duvet covers at the Sallys, there could be one I could cut up at a reasonable price.

Happy crafting :)

kiwimade64 - 2021-10-02 07:57:00
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Morning all
Overcast and windy here so indoors today
K9s and I had a lovely walk along a river trail. They hooned it has been a while since they had any off lead zooming.
Started a new baby quilt used the crumb fabric that I created to make 2 mod dog appliques. Found some rayon knit to trial my dress pattern at Spotlight so thats been washed and dried and next in line on the cutting table.
Really need to clean the dog nose marks off the range slider DD dogs love looking out from it. Just wish they would not touch lol
Have a good day

mica3 - 2021-10-02 08:42:00
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Morning everyone
Ohh Gerry Im not surprised your Son has considered closing.. Everyone is suffering not just the customers but alot of people seem to forget that.

Kiwimade we haven't been able to get flour since the start of lockdown again, although there was a few bags in Pak n Save this week. I dont need any this time around. Cos Im not baking, and have only made one loaf of bread.
I waste too much if I make bread now. Hence my search for my crackers. I've decided I'm going to ring both countdowns today and see if they have any. I've run out now and it will be a while for my care parcels to come in.

I didn't crochet yesterday, time just seemed to slip away.. Which is a habit I dont want to continue. So I will make sure I do later.

Mica I dont think I've ever washed fabric before I sew it. It makes sense for sure. I guess I just picked up a lot of bad habits from sewing factories I worked in.

Missy's shoulder is mending, she's getting up and down easier, and she loves her Hottie. She used to hate them but obviously she understands it helps. She still hoon's around so I think its just the jumping that causes pain.

Lol The Noses on the windows is something I Don't miss. At one stage we had 2 boxers who loved to leave their slobber on the French door window panes lol

Have an awesome day everyone.

Edited by popeye333 at 9:40 am, Sat 2 Oct

popeye333 - 2021-10-02 09:38:00
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Good morning another nice blue sky day in the Bay - too nice to be crocheting but I am trying to meet a ever looming deadline
If any of you make Xmas cakes - don’t leave it too late to get your dried fruit - supply isn’t guaranteed - will ask my son why flour is a problem - what crackers are you looking for Popeye
I will email you a photo Kiwimade of cat food too long in a container on a ship too long - so much stuff is going to the tip

gerry64 - 2021-10-02 11:29:00
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Gerry They are Arnotts Vita-weat, original flavour. They come in other flavours but I only like the Original ones.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/1618710474.jpg

These ones.

Ive left a phone message, email and message on Facebook to see what the problem is.
They already told me on FB to speak to the shops managers but no one has any.. Not up here anyway.

popeye333 - 2021-10-02 13:15:00
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Will see if I can get any inside info Popeye ! Going up to the shop Monday

Edited by gerry64 at 1:21 pm, Sat 2 Oct

gerry64 - 2021-10-02 13:19:00
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morning ladies :) Another bleak day but MrK said it will fine up this afternoon. I was going to mow the lawn but he reminded me the septic tank is being emptied tomorrow so leave the lawn long until the truck has been.

Yesterday I sewed three more blocks, am so happy with them. They are pretty simple but I'm not into complicated at the moment lol. I do need to buy another contrasting fabric so once I have finished sewing the 'striped' blocks, it will have to wait until I can get to Spotlight again. Anyhoo, here's some pics of the fabric :)

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/1618832953.jpg
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/1618833098.jpg

Happy crafting :)

kiwimade64 - 2021-10-03 07:34:00
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Morning all
KM your block is perfect for your fabric
DS came around yesterday and installed laundry splashback it looks good.
Only got some breast pads sewn for DD used up the last of my PUL fabric
Out for brunch with friends this morning. My dress might get cut out later today
Popeye will look out for your biscuits when I do my shopping tomorrow
Have a good day

mica3 - 2021-10-03 08:42:00
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Morning everyone
A little overcast here, but I think it might stay fine. Even a little chilly.

I did more crochet than I thought I would yesterday. I now have 1.5 rounds to do. The fingers are tender but not too bad.

MrP was grumpy yesterday, he thought he was coming home when lockdown is over, but especially for Christmas. So Im afraid he got a few home truths. He didn't like it but didn't hang up. Then I rang him as usual last night, he was prickly still.. But He knows he cant come home and its his own fault.
So I took the tension out on his blanket lol.. Ill get it finished today hopefully.. Once that is done I might actually get some other stuff done.
I need to sort out gear for a garage sale and that will take time.

OMG Gerry that cat food was disgusting... Something I hadn't thought about really, the condition of stuff sitting on the boats so long. Touch wood I haven't had any trouble with what I've got for Missy.. I will keep a close eye on it tho cos she does have those break apart ones.

She has just walked across the Lappy on her way to the hottie. I dont think she has the pain now, but just loves the heat lol.

Kiwimade I love those colours...

Have a fab day everyone

Edited by popeye333 at 9:32 am, Sun 3 Oct

popeye333 - 2021-10-03 09:31:00
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Good morning another lovely HB blue sky
Nothing is hitting the shelves that doesn’t pass the food safety regulations but keep plenty of Missies food on hand as supply is not guaranteed for anything really - I see America has cut us off because our supply chain is so fractured - this might encourage some of our own manufacturers think about kiwi made again
Will you will be able to take Mr P out on Xmas day ?
Only did 2 rows yesterday of my blanket - my target is 12 a day to meet my target so playing catch up today
A young chap has opened up a bakery and is delivering every Sunday around the neighbourhood I have a huge lemon tree with big juicy old style lemons so he swaps me Danish pastries for lemons - he has just dropped them off - so coffee and danish calls

gerry64 - 2021-10-03 09:59:00
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I could bring him home for Christmas day Gerry, but he will refuse to return, so I would end up having to get the police to remove him.

Its not worth the stress, and we could have far more fun at the home. I will make him join in with others. Instead of sulking in his room for the rest of his life.
He hasn't walked to the toilet up the hall for weeks. He shares an en-suite but cannot use it at present cos the lady he shares with just came out of Middlemore hospital so is in isolation.
So the nurses push him up to the other showers and he has a commode in his room.

I wont sit in a room with that in it and eat lunch.

He's just feeling sorry for himself and likes to make me feel horrible too. He told me ages ago that he doesn't want to walk anywhere now. And he hasn't. He is his own worst enemy.

To him, him being a rest home is my fault and my doing, he thinks I just want rid of him.. If I wanted that I wouldn't be making him a blanket and I also wouldn't be sitting on the news that his Nephew son has cancer and I wont tell him that over the phone.

I will ring him today and he could be totally back to normal.. That's what Im hoping for lol

popeye333 - 2021-10-03 10:25:00
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Just waiting for the tea to brew :) Lawn edgings all done, baking and ironing done, MrK is building the shelving and seating son needs for his shop, so I think we have earned the cuppa this morning.

I'm sorry to hear MrP is still feeling sorry for himself, popeye. Good idea not to have him home for Christmas. It's sad though, but for the best. MrK is feeling better although complaining about his back. That's because of the way he was sitting and walking when he had the pinched nerve and should come right over time. Can't be too bad if he can carry timber.

Tea should be brewed by now, will sit out in the sun and have it.

kiwimade64 - 2021-10-03 10:39:00
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Glad to hear MrK is on the mend.

Spoke to MrP and he was back to normal... And raving about how he is treated.
I know its not him doing the mind games, but Im thankful Im getting stronger about it and not taking it personally.

Told him I should be finished the blanket today and he was happy about that. And living in hope that we will go down a level, but neither of us seriously think it will happen.. I dont think yo-yoing between levels is a good idea.
Time will tell

popeye333 - 2021-10-03 12:39:00
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Popeye - definitely a NO - don’t weaken - was just thinking we all spent one Xmas in a Brisbane hospital ward - my kid sister was over there waiting for her liver transplant - lot of water under the bridge since then

gerry64 - 2021-10-03 13:45:00
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morning ladies :) A wet miserable day out there today so perfect for crafting.

I remember we had a Christmas Day at Waikato when MrK was hospitalised Christmas Eve. We packed up all the presents and put Christmas dinner into the chilly bin and took Christmas to him. We were meant to 'take a plate or two' for a family day so it was an odd Christmas lunch lol but it was fun. We shared it with the staff and patients on the ward and it was one of the most memorable Christmas' we have had. Visiting hours that day were all day :) but it was so sad to see some patients had no one visiting. I hope we made their day that year :)

This morning we are expecting the septic tank people to be here 'bright and early' to empty the tank (and our bank account). Hopefully there won't be any drama like the last time where they found an old concrete lid blocking the drainage and we had to get a digger in to lift out out.

Hamilton is at L3 so our son is thinking the painter he has employed to paint his shop won't be able to get the painting done. But it does give MrK a few more days to finish what he has to do.

Yesterday I sewed the last of the blocks with stripes in the corners, today I will cut out the 'plain' blocks. If I have to go to Spotlight over the next few days it will have to be either Tauranga or Rotorua.

Fingers crossed the weather clears, am over bleak days and ready for summer.

Happy crafting :)

kiwimade64 - 2021-10-04 07:26:00
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Morning all,
Rain here and dull day.
Got my dress cut and sewn just hems to do. It was too big in upper body so had to do some alterations have altered pattern. Its OK but won't be making another this summer.
Merino singlets today after gym and grocery shopping
Have a good day

mica3 - 2021-10-04 07:50:00
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Morning everyone

Wet and dull here today too.. It hasn't been too bad really. But I wouldn't mind it if it would be sunny just not any hotter lol

Ta-Da.. Its done. Finished it last night and yes the hands are sore but Im pleased its finished. I know MrP will be happy with it.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/1619672182.jpg

I have a plan in my head for another one, but I have to have a play around to see if I can figure out how to do it. One thing for sure, I wont need to buy any wool for it lol.

I cant see us going down to Level 2 today, Im thinking another week or two at level 3. Its still showing up and spreading again... And It will balloon after that protest meeting on Saturday. The Idiots... they dont give a dam about anyone else.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2021-10-04 09:31:00
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Popeye. That blanket is so so nice what I call a labour of love.

susang7 - 2021-10-04 10:10:00
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Popeye, my local Countdown has Arnold's vitawheat original crispbread cost $3/ packet. Happy to obtain4u. Micacatnz using common g will reach me if you want me to make up a care package.

Did some knitting last night pink with navy stripes in upper body not looking too bad.

Popeye your blanket is lovely
Got back from grocery shop and DD big k9 is here it will be a long day with him confined to house as rain has got heavier as the morning has progressed
Cuppa tea ready really need it

Edited by mica3 at 10:54 am, Mon 4 Oct

mica3 - 2021-10-04 10:53:00
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Thank you susang7 and MIca..

I have enjoyed doing it, not so much the pain but I have to keep using the fingers too. I dont want to end up with big knarled knuckles and not being able to hold anything.
I remember when I was young I used to pop to a group Mum went to for Aged, Widowed and invalids. I loved being around older people from very young.
There was a man there. Mr Day. His fingers were so knarled that they were frozen in the position to hold an cup and saucer in his left hand. It looked sooo painful, but even back then he said to keep using them.

Mica Thank you I will get that sorted shortly.

Ohh Pink and Navy always look nice together, Like pink and grey.

popeye333 - 2021-10-04 12:51:00
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morning ladies :) Our bleak wet day yesterday cleared in the afternoon enough for me to hang washing out and get it dry. Fingers crossed the same thing happens today.

Popeye, your blanket is lovely. The blues you chose are perfect :)

The guy who trims our trees is coming this morning to cut back the maple that is getting too high and close to the power lines. I'm hoping he has some mulch for me but he will mulch what he cuts here anyway.

I have two more blocks to sew and want to get that done today. I'm still looking for the 'perfect' contrast. It's disappointing isn't it, mica, to find the pattern you like doesn't live up to expectations.

Happy crafting :)

kiwimade64 - 2021-10-05 07:10:00
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Morning all,
Another overcast wet day here, no wind
Had a lovely day out yesterday went out to lunch with DS, DIL and DGS was DIL birthday so invited me to tag along for birthday lunch in town.
KM the block you like will live for another quilt one day it always surprises me how different colours affect how a block looks.
DH not having a good day today so will be a quiet day for me too will have to pop out later to run some errands and appointment in afternoon.
Have a good day

mica3 - 2021-10-05 08:14:00
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Our crafty project for the holidays is making a photo album using all Violets pics stored in my computer she is artistic and is more knowledgeable about how to make files and create documents. i will then create a book on snapfish. She has an impressive collection of nature pics and is very good with the camera so will organize them to, she lay outside for over an hour yesterday to get a shot of the tuis at our nectar feeder.

We are also in the process of making a bigger vege garden, it is great having voice function on search so she can find out what grows when and what conditions. We had homegrown strawberries with our breakfast and a friend gave up several raspberry canes so those will go in as well.

huntlygirl - 2021-10-05 09:03:00
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Morning everyone

Thank you Kiwimade, I love the colour combo too... Alas it still sits on the couch for longer before it can go to him.

I have never been a jealous person, But Im finding myself getting more than envious of people being able to go out to different shops etc. I have a friend in Taranaki who has always been a social butterfly, but I find myself wanting to tell her to stay home for a few weeks and see how she likes it. Even during their 2 week stint she was hardly home.

Did all go well with the septic tank Kiwimade?

Huntlygirl I think that's a cool thing to do with Violet re the books etc. Get doubles tho. So you can have some and she has some for herself when she is grown up etc.

MIca how wonderful to spend time out.. Soo many birthdays have been spent at home, Im glad you got to share one out.

MrP tells me the Jonquills that they gave him with the Daffodils for our anniversary are still hanging in there. They will be drying out so Ill be bringing them home and keeping them as a reminder.

I actually missed crocheting yesterday.. I need to find a new project. Well I have an idea but I need to get some scrap wool out and have a go. I need to learn how to do colour changes in a curve.

I need to catch up on housework tho, its been neglected while I did the blanket lol.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2021-10-05 09:25:00
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morning ladies :) It's a real pea souper out there this morning, blimmen fog.

I can understand why you are missing the going out, popeye. It's been a very long haul for Aucklanders.

Huntlygirl, the photo album sounds like a great idea and the perfect way to show off your daughter's photography skills.

The septic tank guy is going to try again this morning as it was too wet Monday for him. His truck would have made a heck of a mess on the lawn.

Yesterday the maple tree and a hedge shrub was trimmed and some odd dead branches lopped off some bigger trees. I started to mow the lawn but was rained off several times so gave up and will have another go to finish it today. There's only the berm to do and and mulching so won't take long.

I visited the local Hospice shop yesterday and found a tablecloth that will work as a contrast for my quilt. Because Hamilton is in L3, our local hospice is receiving goods from other hospices from around the Waikato so there was a real variety of linen.

Today I'll cut and sew the final three blocks and then start putting the quilt top together. Well, that's the plan lol.

Happy crafting :)

Edited by kiwimade64 at 7:18 am, Wed 6 Oct

kiwimade64 - 2021-10-06 07:17:00
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Morning all
Started low mist o Hills but brightening up and muggy.
Having a sit down after gym interval sprints so need the rest then do vacuuming before shower. Spent better part yesterday unpicking the free motion quilting on baby quilt 5 minutes to stitch an hour to unpick.
Will get back to it this afternoon
Have a good day

mica3 - 2021-10-06 08:59:00
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Morning everyone

Overcast here and warm too. Another blanket taken off the bed early this morning lol... Down to the 2 x 43 year old ones that stay on right over summer.

I heard a thud this quite early this morning and got up to discover my Care Package from Clive in Hastings.. Two lovely packets of crackers. Thank goodness cos Ive been eating crap for lunch lol.. Cant wait lol.

I sat and had a right Pity party yesterday... The Taranaki friend to tell me she had had her second vaccine. Im pleased especially with how often she is out. I think she is home one day a week.. That would drive me insane lol.

I didnt get anything out craftwise, I need to tho. I must do the elastic in the dress actually cos its not going to be long before I will be wearing it. I had a t shirt on yesterday.

Have an awesome day everyone.. Keeps those fingers working !!

popeye333 - 2021-10-06 09:23:00
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lawns mowed and the small amount of mulch spread, phew. It's starting to get quite muggy here now too so glad I got that done. Just having a 'sit down' as my thigh is really sore. I pulled a muscle months ago and it just doesn't seem to want to get better. I took some panadol before I mowed and this has helped a bit.

Kettle's on and boiling so time to make a cuppa, sit outside and enjoy my handiwork while drinking it :P

kiwimade64 - 2021-10-06 09:48:00
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Good morning - bit of a grey day here mood and weather .No crackers at the shop but I will keep my eye out for when the stock comes in - they were supposed to be on special this week
Popeye have you had both your shots
So bored with this blanket I am working on its vertical stripes of three stitches seems to be never ending - it’s for his single bed at school just as well it’s not for his queen size bed at home - my granddaughter in Oz is pregnant her second child so I want to get cracking on a blanket for the new baby - her first baby is now nearly two and he hasn’t met any of his kiwi relations - really tough

gerry64 - 2021-10-06 10:13:00
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Good Morning! Very overcast here in Napier this morning. Been knitting a blanket for a friend,so her grandchild can have it when visiting.
Have cut out some bags to sew over the next few days ( more like the w/end if it rains) . Have a friend who the manger of a church op shop who pasted the fabric over to me. She found people using bags to put gifts into for Christmas instead of using paper.
Also have a heap of fabric myself so which I will use as well.

Had my lawnmower man in to clear up the veggie patch,so will pop out sometime this week and get some herbs and veggies plants.The herbs I planted are doing well in the pots near the house.
Waiting to see the results of the x rays I had on Monday for my hip.

Popeye So pleased you have found some of your crackers and enjoy your care goodies. The blue blanket looks lovely,just hope they don't take it from him to wash it .Good that you have put up a notice on the wall of his room. Perhaps once it gets warmer you may like to take him out around outside in his wheelchair.
Time for me to move, hope everyone enjoys their day.I'm off to make myself a mug of tea and take a short walk around the section.
PS just had message to say I have appointment on Friday to go over the results and make a plan what the next step is.

sunflowers28 - 2021-10-06 11:37:00
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