aKathy's what's for Dinner. 7/14

Good morning! I am in the office today. And my boss brought me a birthday cake. She knew I had dietary restrictions so she made gluten free. LOL! I told her it was a very nice thing to do because it totally was. I need to make her a great cake for her birthday. I'm debating trying the cake anyway.

I'm making ramen again for dinner tonight. I am trying to make things a second night more often because I'm trying to minimize food waste. With that said, I hate reheating, so I'm making from scratch the second night as much as possible.

I just want to go home. I hate being in the office.

I am going to see if I can make another quilt block tonight. I needed to think about the two fabrics I'm choosing. I accomplished exactly 1 yesterday. Hahahahaha

Happy Monday everyone!

Waiting for baby news from Sueg - I hope your DIL's induction goes smoothly

tmarschall -wishing you peace and seconding the idea of therapy to help you work through the complicated emotions.

I learned nobody is going to step and do my personal care but me. It's true. We have to advocate for ourselves. Don't feel a bit of guilt.

naby64.. our minister is part time and he told me recently he is doing much better when he is strict about taking his time off.. I know you will be too!! (not easy at all times)..

it was too hot yesterday and so didn't go to the gym. dh and I are going swimming this morning and I have an appt with trainer this afternoon.

last night, I had scallops and dh had a steak. super good.. we sat outside on a patio.. but there was a strong breeze so it wasn't too bad.

tonight, I think I will get out some salmon, make broccoli for dh, and have the leftover desserts we had last night.

we have been hammering out our schedule for the rest of the summer.. and I need to make some more ferry reservations. will do more of that this afternoon. dh is going backpacking with me. and the place I picked (was there last summer too). is a top night photography site. dh just bought himself a fancy camera as a birthday/sold his mom's house gift.

his sister bought a house, so we will be able to get rid of the storage unit this summer that is in washington state. we will have to rent a uhaul to move everything south. then more getting rid of stuff.

Happy Monday!  Thought I'd post before I get going on my to-do list for the day.  Hoping for a better week as last week was a rough one for me.   We were all dealing with the flood, it was the one year anniversary of DH entering the hospital for what turned out to be 7.5 months, and the reality of him being gone is really starting to sink it.   But I've got this and things will be better this week!

Today is a stay home day to catch up on paperwork (never ending it seems!) and finish up the thank you notes.  This evening I'll spend some time working on the quilt.    Tomorrow is my monthly card game and then a one day quilt retreat on Saturday to get ready for.   Should be a productive week.  

Yesterday DD had some free time so we went to the storage unit.   Did a bit of rearranging and brought home a few things.  There is a pair of custom drapes and large valance that I am going to donate this week so they came back.  Also brought home the box for the 65" tv to dismantle and recycle.  Slowly but surely we are getting things thinned out in there and much easier to access.   Still need to sell the weaving loom and my dress form but will get to those later this year.  The main reason we keep this unit is because of an antique Indonesian desk that is almost 7' long!   DD loves the thing and hopes to use it some day.   Her dad kept trying to get us to sell it but we never would.   Yesterday she gave it a pat and said "Dad, I won!  I get to keep the desk".    He never would have sold it against our wishes, but it was a fun running battle between them.

Dinner tonight will be lasagna.   Had some in the freezer so it will be easy to pop in the oven.  

I need to find something like this. I'm so jealous every time you and austnscrapaddict talk about quilting with friends.

Hi all! It’s been a busy start to July with a trip to PEI for my 40th reunion on one end and then a stay with friends on the other end (small province, end to end is less than 3 hours.) I grew up there but my dad was transferred right after I graduated so I don’t get back often. I must say that now I appreciate the beauty of the island so much more than I did at 17-18.

We had friends over this weekend but now we are getting back into routine. Today we picked up wood for a small set of stairs going from our deck to the water so we don’t have to climb down the riprap (angular rocks to help protect from erosion). We have a dock for direct entry into the water but often find ourselves precariously traversing the rocks so this will be helpful. I’ll go for a walk and then come home and “help” DSO build.

No idea yet what we will eat tonight, probably something with chicken.

Here’s a few pictures from PEI…


One of many small harbours


Sea stack in Cavendish National Park


Water was like glass


Lobster flat bread - so delish!


Typical rural scene


Cows Ice Cream - YUM!

I found my niche through a quilting guild.   I tried two others before settling on the modern quilt guild locally and it has been great.  The group of people is much more varied and diverse, and they meet on Saturday mornings!  That opens it up to more people who work.  Every July the monthly meeting is an all day sew in and we all look forward to it.   Will probably have 50 or so people.    

And I agree with austnscrapaddict - I am more productive when I am sewing solo.  However, the inspiration and motivation I get from the guild is priceless.   

Love the pictures Neisey !

I swam this morning and have Crazy Rummy this afternoon. Supposed to hit 100° today then slightly cooler starting tomorrow. Our power went out last night right as we were reading before bedtime. Our house is pitch black when that happens because our town has no street lights. It was off for about 2 hours so not too bad.

Dinner will be Chicken Divan.

Hugs to all and yay on the dress scrapmaven !

I love when someone takes a picture that is decent of both of us at the same time!

Thanks!

I have had a wonderful day and am very tired.

My friend picked me up this morning and took me to her new house in the country.  I really haven't been anywhere other than hospital, re-hab  hospital and home since June 19th.

She *mothered* me and it felt wonderful.  Had a delicious morning coffee, great conversation, a light lunch, more relaxing on her sofa and then she took me grocery shopping for a few things.  My knee is healing so well and my gait is improving, using only a cane for assistance (well, grocery cart too).  I was driven home and my groceries were brought into my condo.  

No urgency at all and a very relaxed day in a different environment. She is a wonderful friend.

She made me a meal for dinner of steak tips, smashed potatoes and green beans with cherry pie for dessert.  She bakes the most delicious pies and uses local fruit.

To the dinner tribe who need hugs and encouragement, I've been thinking of you.
Waiting for news of a new baby, as the other peas are too.
Have a great week and spread kindness where-ever you can.

Loving the pictures today!

Forgot to mention dd3 got engaged Saturday. Her bf decided to do it this weekend because we were there. We had a little party set up when they got back. He did it Walled Lake. I thought it had special meaning. He runs there but she’s never been. He also invited her bff up too. His parents immediately texted me to have dinner. Probably to discuss things. He’s the oldest of 5 and the first to get married. I don’t think the couple are ready for “discussions”.

This morning my brother texted from CT. Don’t know if I mentioned he moved back again. But now he’s moving back for sure. She’s an addict and he just can’t take anymore. I feel bad for both of them. She’s going to end up losing her kids and her job. It’s just really sad.

Also this morning I went with L&B to the science museum. It was almost $40 for my ticket. They have a membership. I don’t know how families afford this stuff. Plus the discounted parking rate for members is $10. Not sure what non-members pay.

Now I’m doing all the miscellaneous chores.
Dinner will be something chicken. I’m undecided.

Enjoy Cabo @stormst

What’s the luxury cruise destination scrapmaven? I really want to do Alaska but I can’t cruise due to terrible motion sickness.

@quiltz what a great friend.

In nursing school they really honed in on taking care of yourself. Multiple professors would say the only person who cares about your career, license and well being is YOU.

Congratulations on your new grandson sueg. I’m sure you will be so excited to finally meet him. Glad he is improving from his scary arrival!