Lightbulb moment!

Every once in awhile an idea flies in the window like an intinerant bee. Why it took so long to arrive, I've no idea.

Recently when cleaning the fridge, I made up "soup packets" by chopping, dicing and slicing cabbage, carrots, celery, and onions. Exactly what I had in the veggie drawer.

I placed each item in a bowl and then combined ingredients in vacuum seal bags. Now everything is ready to pop in the crockpot with some soup stock also stored in the freezer.

Dolly loves the smell of soup cooking.

Ohhh alright, Dolly loves the smell of anything cooking, as she knows she's going to get a taste.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

We woke up to a balmy 19 degrees this morning . . .

and although the frost was not on the pumpkin,

it did show up on the cabbage plants in garden,

and this oak seedling, a gift from the squirrels.

Luckily, in preparation, I picked up wood pellets last night.

meanwhile Dolly tried to hide her disappointment that it wasn't snow . . . .

yet!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Happy dance galore!

The windows are now DONE!

Can I get an AMEN from the balcony choir on that one please. It's only taken me . . . let's see . . 6 weeks.

Now on to the next project, which was begun in September. Old iron bed purchased in 1993.

Using spray on paint stripper, gloves, and scraping tool, I managed to get most of the white paint removed. Now I'm using 60-grit sandpaper on my palm sander to remove the remaining rust and paint. More pictures to come.

Meanwhile Dolly waits patiently for her mom to finish.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Captain's log, star date 11-13-11

Alien beings discovered in vicinity. Before interrogation could commence, they took flight. Informants verify they dwell in a body of water known as a lake, form close knit groups, and are known for cacophonous rants if threatened. Detailed report to follow.

Work detail commenced on completing 7 windows in 2 days. View from the observatory, verifies no pitbulls in sight.

3 remaining windows received 2nd coat. Thorough sanding was in order due to cracks in the sill boards.

Four-legged companion waited anxiously for work detail to end so truck ride and trip to Arby's could commence. Detailed report to follow.

Nanooo, nanooo. (oops, sorry, wrong show)

Live long and prosper, buy lots of fabric and may you make many quilts.

This is the captain speaking. Over and out.

And you thought you were having a bad day . . .

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .