Goodbye to August

We have had a few days of cooler weather... what a relief. Today looks like one of them!!

I am still trying to adjust to my new-ish pill routine. It has left me with a desire not to do much of anything. Though Bob and I did spend time readying things for my "quilting/craft" get together on Wednesday. Best part of that was seeing everyone!! 

I have an online bear/bear friend show this coming weekend. The promoter just emailed me saying everything was copacetic (?) . I really am close to my "stated" 7,000 bear retirement... at least I was until  a retiring bear maker friend gave me LOADS of her leftover mohair fabric. 

Her daughter has said she would be dropping off more fabric....that sort of leaves me in  a quandary. I am going to try and sell some on Facebook for my friend. 

Bob and I watched  "Thursday's Murder Club" on Netflix this afternoon...boy are we all old : Pierce Brosnen, Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley  and ? But it was fun and a great way to spend an afternoon!

 

 

 

still here

 Haven't felt much like blogging...partly due to the weather ( though the last few days have been much cooler and quite nice) and partly because I don't feel much like doing anything.

Today I planned on tuna fish for dinner... the orange cat Tigger came quickly as I open the drawer for the can opener... no smell of tuna fish,, just the can opener! Both cats were treated to tuna juice ( the water in the can) and  the chance to to lick the cans clean!! 

We both love tuna sandwiches made with onion. celery and Hellman's mayo!! We had a great summer dinner... tuna sandwiches, cantaloupe, green salad and some of those really luscious green grapes from the grocery store!!

 

Another day of heat advisory...

 So what have we been doing while it is super hot here?? Not much really...

Bob has been working on setting up a new tiny cube computer for his brother. The computer is 5" by 6" by 1.5" thick. Unbelievably small.. right? But it can do as much as a big one!!

I have been working... working? Sure... on some bears and friends and Christmas accessories (again.. still)  and reading.Not feeling very much like doing anything. 

I have been grocery shopping and visiting the podiatrist and today managed a trip to Michael's for more stuff.

So that's about it 

 

Back to the computer finally...

 I am finally back at my computer... It has been a rough week. I did "something " to my back and a new prescription ( not pain stuff) did not help.

What ever I did would not "allow" me to sit at my computer ... only in my recliner with a cold pack. Bob became my go -fer guy and managed to keep us both fed and watered... and do a batch of laundry.

Weather has been its usual up and downs.. a few days of pleasant temps but now it's back to hot and muggy.

Thursday our teacher/daughter  volunteered for her older sister's back to school back packing filling day. She and the other volunteers filled 600 back packs with school supplies. All ready to be handed out at Phoenix Family sites...different supplies for different ages...elementary, middle and high school.

More supplies are arriving some more back pack filling events will be needed!!

Went grocery and veggie stand shopping this morning... this year's tomatoes, cantaloupe, tiny potatoes  etc at the veggie stand have filled my fridge!!

 

 

Not much

 Even though it is a little cooler, not much is going on here. Reading is still very tempting as is working on the Christmas time accessories for my critters.

Bob had an errand at Home Depot ...which didn't turn out. While he was gone I made a blueberry crostata  ( Joanne Noragon's... Cup on the Bus ...recipe).

I am also working on a little mouse... his accessories are going through my mind!

My younger (teacher) daughter and her family went to the Plaza  today to participate in a protest. It was smaller than earlier ones but people were enthusiastic.

 

 

 

 

cooler but still muggy

 It rained earlier ... like before 7 am... but it is cooler but muggy. Bob is feeling stiff from his lawn mowing yesterday plus our steps at the Brass Armadillo. So no front lawn mowing today.... except he just said he was going out to mow and did!

I am working on the accessories I started  yesterday . I am pleased with them. Light in my picture taking area is too dull and gray for successful picture taking . Hopefully things will be brighter tomorrow.

I want pictures for my online shows to be accurate color-wise and that take good real sunlight ( for me).

Made shrimp scampi, sweet corn on the cob and fresh peaches for dinner... not sure about tomorrow except for the huge cantaloupe I bought from the veggie stand man!!

Hy-Vee is having a three day meat sale starting tomorrow...the sales ad look tempting! 

 

Moving right along... from the Muppets ?

 Bob and I decided we just has to get moving. We haven't done much these hot days. So off to the Brass Armadillo ( Blue Springs antique mall). It wasn't a finding something trip... neither of us saw anything tempting... but we did walk the whole mall and got enough steps it!! 

Must have triggered something in Bob because he managed to mow the whole backyard... with rests and re hydrating.  The front will be done tomorrow...

My efforts led to Christmas/winter accessories for my creatures! Not very physical but fun.