Hats Sold!!

Durango Hat in Narcissus/Rookwood
Girly Hat in Berry Blue/Tangy Lemon
Roseburg Hat in Regal Plum/Stone

I sold the above hats to Rebecca in NC.

~I worked in the back yard, trimming the rose bushes, pulling up dead flowers & trimming another bush. I also pulled weeds from the awn. I had the big curb can full in about an hour!

~I made a pan of S'more Brownies & officially wrote the instructions(with my modifications) down & put it in the picnic recipe box.

~I spent the rest of the afternoon crocheting & watching "Footloose". I made a Girly Hat in CSS Chocolate/Pink & a Roseburg Hat in Pink/Black.

~I attended music practice. Josh, our young guitarist,is leaving for Marine basic training on August 9th. We plan a potluck celebration for him on the 8th.

~We watched "The Book of Eli". It was AWESOME!!

Words to live by...

Sent to me by my Mom,it hangs on the furnace-room door. I see it every morning when I leave the bedroom. Live every day as if it's your last, learn something new every day!

~I went to the "downtown" Big Lots & they had Mike's glucosomine drink! At Savers, I got a short-sleeve cover shirt, Tshirt & sleeveless buttonup shirt. At Goodwill, I got 2 short-sleeve cover shirts, a skirt & seven 6oz skeins of yarn(99cents each!). Good day to make up for the last 2 trips. I stopped off at Albertsons for eggs, raspberry syrup, bagels for the doggies(hamburger buns were cheaper,so got those instead).

~Back home, I made a batch of 12 Chocolate Banana snack cakes & a 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" cake. I can't decide on Caramel Cream Cheese frosting or Peanut Butter frosting. I accidently left out the vanilla extract, but they still tasted good.

~I printed out a pattern for a thread pineapple square & used unknown Cream worsted yarn & a J hook,thinking I would make it into a stole. I didn't like the way it layed when finished, so I ripped it out & started a new shawl, using the Gradient Shawl pattern. I like the way it looks!

~Mike closed the store.

Will

The Reluctant Gun Owner Becomes an Avid Convert

This article was reprinted this morning in the Abq Journal. Gun-owners are "regular" people who just refuse to be victims.

~After a few edits on the bulletins,I printed/folded/inserted & was done by 11:15am. I spent the rest of the day working on next weeks bulletins & even a little on next months newsletter. Julie liked the Zucchini petite loaf I baked & Chuck was going to have his Zucchini Coconut petite loaf for dessert tonight. Julie brought a ball of RHS Carrot & picked out the Durango Hat pattern for me to make for her. We gave away 11 bags at the Food Pantry. Mary Stearns brought me a hat she bought & asked me how it was made for her daughter who knits. I told her the basics,but crochet & knit are totally different!

~I dropped off Ginger Coconut bars for the Napa Boys.

~Date Nite:I did my 2-year requalify before class. Emphasis on "aggressiveness" on pushing out the gun in a straight line & pulling the trigger. I am at 2 seconds & below on first shot placement at 5 & 7 yards,but need to get better on more accurate,but quick,second-shot placement. Reloads were godd,too! Practice,practice,practice! Several of the guys said they would come to our Blessing!

Hats & Rose Pin sold!!

Sedona Hat in Shaded Rusts/Rust sold to Maretta in CT(repeat customer).
Cheyenne Hat in Hot Pink/Black
Durango Hat in Black/Red rosettes(custom order)

Rose pin in Cream.

The 2 hats & rose pin sold to Tammy in MN.

~Mike left for a PT appointment then called to say he got called into work.

~I went to work about 45 minutes early to finish stapling the newsletters & started folding/taping/stamping/addressing them. Mike came in about 9:15 and helped me finish them.

~I mailed bills,enjoyed fellowship(everybody loved the Oatmeal Cherry Chocolate Chip muffins!),worked on a flyer for a concert in October. Fr. Jim had interviews all afternoon. Anne planted 5 roses around the small tree in the courtyard. It rained HARD!

~Back home, I packaged up hats for shipping.

~I talked to Mom on the phone for a little over an hour. She & Dad are coming our for our blessing ceremony on August 15th!

~Mike had to help close. I made him a PB/AB wrap for supper.

~I worked on the Painted Desert round ripple lap blanket.

Hat Sold!!

I sold a Durango Hat in Light Sage to Holly in CT.

~At work, I made the final edits on the newsletter and printed them out. I also worked on bulletins, lectionary readings, PoP & registrations for the Convention in October. I was able to get about half the newsletters stapled together.

~We had pizza for supper.

~I worked on the Stained Glass lap blanket.

Those living far away fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fadesyou call forth songs of joy. Psalm 65:8

Gallup,NM

~It was raining hard when I left the house for Big Lots & sprinkling when I got to the church to help Chuck load bags at the Food Pantry.

~I didn't find anything at Goodwill or the Family Thrift Center.

~Back home, I used the rest of the zucchini and used a "traditional" recipe to make 9 petite loaves & 12 muffin tops.

~I made 3 small rose pins in RH Lustersheen Red for the RHS Black Durango hat & an extra rose pin for the same lady in CSS Off White. I also made a Girly Hat in CSS Off White/Aruba Blue.

~Mike closed the store. I made him a PB/AB wrap when he got home.

Mmmmmm!

Chocolate Jubilees

~Mike & I got groceries at Walmart & Smiths.

~I dropped off Chunky Cherry Cake for the Napa Boys before heading to church. I handed out Albertsons tags & quarterly statements after the service.

~Back home, I finished a Boa Scarf in RHS Buff/Moda Dea Wild Russet.

~I ended up singing the communion hymn with Lauren,though she let me take the lead. She is a soprano while I am a contralto,so our voices go together well. We heard good feedback,so we will most likely do a duet again.

Hats Sold!!

Sedona Hat in Warm Brown/Dark Plum sold to Charlotte in CA.
Cheyenne Hat in Homespun Red/Black sold to Charlotte in CA.
Cheyenne Hat in Country Print/Windsor Blue sold to Maretta in CT.

Roseburg Hat in Azalea/Dove sold to Lisa in FL.

~Another great morning for hat sales!

~I did laundry & made a special-order Durango Hat in RHS Black.

~It started raining hard around 2pm, with the signal gone on the satellite & the electricity going off for a few seconds.

~I attended music practice. I practiced "Here I Am to Worship" & may sing it tomorrow during communion with Josh. My heart was beating so hard,I could hardly breathe!

~We had PB/AB wraps for supper.

~We attended a Tupperware party at Anne's house hosted by Kristen.

The right of the people

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

~I watered trees at the church, checking to make sure all the doors were locked & lights turned off.

~I got dark baking cocoa & Coke Zero Vanilla at Albertsons. The printed-out scanner stub worked!

~I didn't get anything at Goodwill or Family Thrift Center.

~Back home, I used half the zucchini Julie gave me to make Zucchini Coconut Loaf , but in 12 muffin tops & 5 petite loafs. They are spicy & make the house smell good!

~I made a Sedona Hat in LB Homespun Barley/CP Espresso.

~Mike got home before 5pm! He had PT this morning and was wearing a steriod patch on his shoulder. I made him a chicken bacon cheese wrap for supper.

~I worked on the Painted Desert round ripple blanket.

Hats Sold!!

Sedona Hat in Twilight Mauve/Raven sold to Shari in NC.
Durango Hat in Cafe/Turquoise sold to Jamie in NC.
Roseburg Hat in Prairie Sky/Dried Grass sold to Patrice in KS.
Roseburg Hat in Cherry/Dark Plum sold to Kyla in TX.

~Awesome morning for hat sales!!

~Busy at work!Along with the normal edit/print/fold/inserting of bulletins, I did some more work on the newsletter & printed off a copy for editing. I discovered at the Vestry meeting that we are Community Partners with Albertsons(they donate to the church when our parishioners purchase groceries),so I did a little write up in the newsletter,printed out temporary scan stubs & ordered permanet key rings. I learned from more than one person that we used to have this program,but were told it was cancelled! Julie brought me a zucchini.

~I dropped of Chocolate Jubilee cookies for the Napa boys.

~I made a Tweed Skulie in CSS Grey Heather/Phildar Pronostic(sport acrylic & wool-from Anne Malmstrom)Light Pine. This made a big hat(25"-27") for guys with huge heads or lots of hair. I plan to make more.

~Mike closed the store. We had PB/AB wraps for supper.

~I finished the Checkerboard lap blanket.

...who formed the mountains by your power having armed yourself with strength...Psalm 65:6

Carson National Forest

~Mike actually has a real day off!

~Work was super-busy!Just a lot of little tthings to do,extra letters to mail out along with normal bills. Norm brought me a chocolate muffin! Coffe Hour was a small group,but fun talk about farm life from several people. Rough drafts of bulletins & PoP.

~After changing clothes & cutting up brownies, Mike & I stopped by Charlie's Sporting Goods to look at 1911's. I liked the grip on one that the barrel was too short, but liked the weight of one with a too-long barrell.

~Date Nite-I could tell as soon as we started warm-up drills that I am over the mental barrier of trying to make my shots hit in a small area(3x5) instead of a larger area(6x8). Randy,our instructor,was very impressed. We also did reloading drills(cut my finger on a mag!) and shooting with our eyes closed,so we can "listen" to what the gun is saying to us. We also lined up the sights,then closed our eyes & did 3 shots. Both times I did this,my shots were in a 3" circle,which means I have the right hand/body alignment. Oh,everybody LOVED the Chocolate Brownies with Chocolate icing!

God Bless Our Home

This sign(3.99 at the Family Thrift Center) was a pale pine until I lightly sanded it & rubbed it with brown shoe polish. It now looks like an antique!

~Mike had an appointment for physical therapy this morning, then was going to work afterward. I don't know how things went.

~At work, I worked on bulletins, the newsletter, August wall calender & sent out letters. The copier guy came in & cleaned the machine. It was leaving smudges on the paper.

~Mike closed the store,but did have good results on PT. He will go back on Thursday & Friday.

~I worked on the Painted Desert round ripple blanket.

Mmmmmm!

Chunky Peanut Butter Blondies

~I stopped at Big Lots before heading up to the church. I bought the last 2 glucosomine drinks, but did find raisins, caramels & hard candy for 1/2 price.

~At church, I called in payroll, adding a new organists & sorted mail. Chuck said he would load the Food Pantry bags tomorrow,since he had an appointment this morning.

~I didn't find anything at Goodwill, but did get a "God Bless Our Home" wooden plaque at the Family Thrift Center.

~Back home, after lunch, I made chocolate brownines, bacon & cut up pecans. I lightly sanded the plaque & added brown shoe polish. It looks more rustic!

~I made a rose pin in a wool/mohair blend Red for the Waffle Stitch scarflette I made a few days ago. I also worked on the Painted Desert/Windsor Blue round ripple blanket.

~Mike closed the store then helped Jason load his bike into his truck.

Paper,Rock,Scissor?

Not in the real world.

~Mike & I got groceries at Walmart & Smith's.

~Took Rainbow Chocolate Chip Blondies to the NAPA boys.

~I attended 10:30am service & stayed a little while for coffee hour.

~Back home, I practiced some with Mike's 1911. It feels too big for my hand & I don't like the safety. It just feels awkward compared to my Kahr.

~Mike got off work at 2pm & we went down to the range to help with CCW class. With all the overtime he has worked the past coiple of weeks, he was able to purchased a used 1911 5"(his original was 4") for a really good price. Class went well with me, Mike, Tom & Brian to help.

Turtle Sold!

I sold Turtle "Burnell" to Mark in OR.

~Susan & I went yardsaling. We picked up some socks & pants for 4T for a friend of ours who works in a daycare. I also got a skein of yarn(8oz RH $2) & a MiniCrock(.75). We had lunch at Just Muffin Around. The Green Chile Stew was hot & the Chocolate Peanut Butter muffin was yummy!

~I went up to the church early to help set up for the reception with the Hospitality Committee(Jan,Lucy,Anne). All the tables were up & there was just a few last-minute things(cutting up cheese,transferring cookies to trays,etc) that needed to be done. I attended the memorial service for Ms Patti. I stayed after the reception to help clean up.

~I worked on the Colorblock lap blanket.

Granny Shawl

Boots & Jeans granny shawl for St. Mary's Prayer Shawl Ministry. Yarn donated by Anne.

~I went up to the church & watered the trees. The grass had been mowed earlier & Fred was up there edging. The parking lot guy came & blew the sand off.

~At Goodwill, I got a sleeveless denim shirt & a tea cup. At the Family Thrift Center, I got a wooden rake(wall decor), a cane for Mike, an infusing teaspoon & a mini cookie/candy/tart pan.

~Back home, I made a double-batch of Chocolate Jubilee cookies. It took FOREVER!. I was able to do a load of laundry & sweep the floors,while making the cookies, which turned out to be about 8 dozen. Mine aren't as pretty as the ones online,but they taste great!

~I made a Waffle Stitch Scarf using a skein of Patons Decor in Pale Taupe. It is actually about half-way between a scarf & a neckwarmer. I plan to add a rose pin.

Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him;let all the upright in heart praise him! Psalm 64:10

Soda Dam

~At work,there was a meeting to make the final changes to Ms Patti's memorial service bulletin. Ms Jeannine came in & edited it before the final printing. It turns out we both go to the Family Thrift Center,just on different days. I think Fr. Jim got a kick out of our "thrifty" discussion,LOL. I printed/folded/inserted(10:30am has 3!) bulletins & worked on the newsletter. The Brothers of the Hood came & tried to fix the office file room door,but it's still not closing right.

~After work, I dropped off Scotcheroos for the Napa Boys.

~Date Nite: We had a discussion about the shooting at Emcore, about evil in the world & what to do in such situations if you're not allowed to carry concealed at your workplace. After some warm up & drills, we were taught some close combat techniques,basically how to create enough distance to employ a weapon(gun/knife). We finished the evening by doing the APD Qualifying Drill. Passing score is 70, I got 82 & Mike got 92. I shoot better under pressure & when there's competition.

Knitting Needles Sold!

In a batch of yarn my mom sent me were these vintage knitting needles. The text is in German. I started them on Ebay for .99. There was a bidding war the last day & they ended up selling for $8.05 to Tammy in MI.

~Mike is going to work today(his day off),but not until later. He went to Lowe's early to pick up fuses for the swamp cooler & installed them.

~At work, I had to use the clunky typewriter,though it's not as scarey as it used to be. I also worked on bulletins, PoP, newsletter, paid bills & the lists for Food Fair sign up. Ms Lucy brought in examples of White Elephant items to sell at the FF.

~After work, I gassed up the Cherokee & cashed a Food Pantry check.

~I worked on the Stained Glass granny lap blanket.

~Mike closed the store.

Mmmmmm!

Turtle Brownies

~I pulled the Scotcheroos out of the pan by the aluminum foil & it worked awesome. They cut easy,too.

~Mike got called into work on his day off.

~Sadly,at work, I worked on the memorial service bulletin for Ms. Patti. She passed away on Sunday from Parkinson's. All close to her knew she was ready to go over the past week. The service is on Saturday & will be a celebration of her 80 years of life. We have been asked to wear her favorite colors,red & yellow.
~I also worked on regular bulletins & the newsletter.

~Mike had to close. We had PB/AB wraps for supper.

Vows

Love,honor & protect.

~I went to Target to pick up bras & Tshirts. They no longer carry my style of bras! I tried a new style,in 2 sizes. One was too big,one was too small. I DESPISE BRA SHOPPING! They also had no sleeveless "muscle" t's.

~I got 3 boxes of brownie mix at Big Lots.

~Walgreens had Cokes 3 for $10,but not the Coke Zero Vanilla Mike likes.

~Back home, I did laundry & made Scotcheroos, the peanut butter version of Rice Crispie Treats,which I have never made before.

~I finished the Dark Navy Diamond prayer shawl.

Lap Blanket

Candy Corn lap blanket for St. Mary's Prayer Shawl Ministry. I used the Holiday Stripes Throw pattern,but only one strand worsted yarn & an I hook. Yarn donated by Karen.

~Mike & I got groceries for ourselves & the Food Pantry at Walmart & Smith's.

~I made Peanut Butter on Raisin Bread mini sandwiches for Coffee Hour. I plan to serve them along with honey wheat pretzels, almonds & fruit juice.

~I attended/co-usherd the 10:30am service & hosted Coffee Hour afterwards. There was a baptism & I expected more people,but it was smaller than usual. I plan to set out the leftovers at the 4:30pm service. Before leaving church, I loaded 10 bags at the Food Pantry so I won't have to do it tomorrow. Chuck is still on vacation.

~Back home, I used my mini-vac to pick up the Penny hair. It worked pretty good,better than the broom.

~I went to church at 4pm to make coffee. Mike & I talked to FR. Jim about having our civil marriage blessed at the 4:30pm service on August 15, one day before our 21st anniversary. He was excited & even had us announce it! It will work out good since it is a 3rd-Sunday potluck.

~I made Mike a PB/AB wrap for supper.

~I worked on the Dark Navy Diamond prayer shawl. I may have to use a different color for the finishing edge.

More kitcheny stuff!

Heavy wire hanger(looks like a garden rake)with tiny hand-blown glass pitcher & chicken-motif measuring spoons.

~I attended the Daaughters of the King meeting,where I took notes.

~Mike called & asked me to take the title & windshield to the motorcycle down to MotoAuthority. It soldin 3 days for just under what we wanted for it. Now,to get to Bronco ready to sell & find a Jeep CJ7 or Wrangler.

~I finished the Boots & Bluejeans half-granny shawl & worked on the Colorblock lap blanket.

~I attended music practice,which was a shortened version due to Ms. Mary Helen falling & being in the emergency room.

~I made Mike a bacon cheeseburger wrap.

Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.Psalm 63:7

Sandhill cranes soar above the Sandia mountains

~My phone is still working this morning!

~I watered the trees at church. Roland was there interviewing an organist. He likes old cars & today, he was driving a 1959 Chevy Impala 2-door in Red/White. It was so cool!

~I got a long-sleeve cover shirt(Cruel Girl calico print)& a tea gift book. I didn't find anything at The Family Thrift Center.

~For the Food Pantry, I got peanut butter at Dollar Tree and mandarin oranges & pork beans at Big Lots. I will get the mac & cheese at Smith's on Sunday.

~Back home, I swept the floors.

~I enjoyed a cup of Celestial Seasonings Chocolate Caramel Enchantment Chai while crocheting a 4 3/4" coaster in doubled #10 Oasis(sage,cream,taupe,cadet blue ombre)using a Lily Sugar 'N Cream Spring Dahlia Dishcloth pattern(login required to download pattern). It turned out pretty,but is all trc's. I would not make it again.

~I spent the rest of the afternoon working on the Color Block granny lap blanket.

~Mike had to close. We had PB/AB wraps for supper.

Mmmmmm!

Blondies with Rainbow Mini Kisses-if I make these again, I will sprinkle the chips on top.

~When I got to work, I discovered that my water bottle had come uncapped inside my purse & half of it spilled inside. My phone no longer works right. Everything else dried out. Print/fold/stuff Sunday bulletins. I did Food Pantry by myself(both Chuck & Julie are on vacation) & gave away 10 bags. I made a grocery list of needed items.

~I dropped off Peanut Butter Blondies for the Napa Boys.

~Date Nite:There were 16 "gunslingers",2 new ones from last weeks class,so we did alot of timed drills. It does make a difference leaving your finger on the trigger & riding the reset for the second shot. I need to trust that I'm on target & just pull the trigger when I see the sights. I'm the most accurate in the class,just need to speed it up!

~My phone is working!

Honor

With proper training,we are not the "weaker" sex. Refuse to be a victim!

~At work, I paid bills, wrote up a paragraph & sign-up sheet for a picnic/concert, used the ancient typewriter(Fr. Jim said he would bring it up to the Vestry to get a newer one) to fill out baptismal cards & printed out bulletins for editting. We had a visitor that wants to join St. Mary's!

~Mike drove the motorcycle down to MotoAuthority to sell on consignment.

~We had pizza for supper.

~I finished the Sweet Tarts granny lap blanket & worked on scrap squares.

Scarf Sold!!

I sold a Ribbed Scarf in Brick/Rosewood to AJ in NJ.

~At work, I updated bulletins & PoP. I got the quarterly financial statement,which I added in the computer. I did notice some miscalculations,which I will bring up to the treasurer tomorrow. Fr. Jim liked the Candy Corn lap blanket I brought in.

~I made Mike a chicken bacon cheese wrap for supper while I had ham & cheese.

~I worked on the Bluejean & Boots shawl.

Reminds me of KY!

I love the old-timey look of my kitchen wall display-plenty of space for more thirft store & yardsale goodies!!

~I went to the 1/2-off everything sale at the Family Thrift Center. I got 2 skirts(sigh),a tshirt, a purse & a set of wooden purse handles for under $10. I saw one of Mike's co-workers & his girlfriend. I had seen her there before, but had forgotten who she was.

~I did 2 loads of laundry & vacuumed the floors/rugs.

~I made a Sweet Skullcap in RH Lustersheen Violet with a Black flower pin.

~I made Mike a bacon cheeseburger wrap for supper.

~I worked on the Dark Navy Diamond prayer shawl.

Celebrate Independence...

...and all the freedoms we have due to the sacrifice of the founders.

~Mike & I got groceries at Walmart & Smith's.

~I dropped off Chunky Peanut Butter Blondies for Jason & Bryan(the Sunday Napa Boys) before ging to 10:30am mass. I checked the Food Pantry & found Chuck had already loaded the bags,so I don't have to do it on Monday.

~After coming home & changing clothes,I went to Big Lots just to pick up glucosimine drink, baby aspirin & juice for next Sunday's Coffee Hour.

~I worked on the Bluejeans & Boots half-granny shawl.

~I went early to 4:30pm contemporary service to make coffee & practice a new song. We had 24 people,a wonderful turnout for a holiday.

~I finished the Candy Corn lap blanket. It makes me smile!

I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Psalm 63:2

~It did rain some last night & sprinkled this morning. I took Mike to work.

~I cooked up a package of bacon. I also finally tried the Turtle Brownies,which are the most delicious thing I have ever made. The Peanut Butter Blondies were cut into squares. They were okay.

~I made a Sweet Skullcap in White.

~I made an Apple Salad & Dressed Eggs.

~At 3pm, I went to the Sara & Patrick Petracca's house for a Independence Day potluck. It was a small affair, but Bill, one of the guys from Date Nite,was there. His wife used to work with Patrick. Small world! At 5pm, I went & picked up Mike from work,then we came back. We all had a great time!

Mmmmmm!

Sugar-free Chocolate Cheesecake for my diabetic friends! Even my non-diabetic friends like this one. It is creamy & rich!

~I took Mike to work because it looks like rain.

~I went to the church to call in payroll & check on groceries for the Food Pantry. Since it rained so hard earlier in the week,I didn't water the trees.

~Jackpot at Goodwill! I got a pair of boy cargo pants, 2 cover shirts,a necklace & a shelf for the kitchen. Nothing at Family Thrift Center. I stopped by Albertson's & picked up apples & eggs before heading home.

~At home, I boiled eggs & made Peanut Butter Blondies. They look & smell good!

~I made a Sweet Skullcap in RH Lustersheen,double strand Crystal Pink(from Ms. Sylvia's stash). There is a bunch of different colors of this, so I think I will continue making these.

~I dropped off Turtle Brownies for the Napa Boys.

~I picked up Mike from work & made hime a chicken bacon cheese wrap for supper.

~I worked on the Sweet Tarts granny lap blanket.

Can Cozy

Use my Bottle Cozy pattern,stopping after about 21 rounds,for a quickie Can Cover!

~Mike took me to work so he can use my Jeep for the day. I made a few edits to the bulletins before printing/folding/inserting. I worked on things for 07/11. I helped Chuck with the food pantry before leaving work at 1:15pm.

~Mike & I attended day-2 of Defensive Handgun Technique class. One hour of class & 5 hours on the range. Again,I refreshed my ideas on proper tactics by teaching others. Of the class of 13 people, I think,at least 4 will probably attend Choir Practice(Date Nite).