I Like Thursday

I’m so happy to be able to share another I Like post this week. It means things are quieting down and my life is getting back to normal and I’ll have more time to do the things I love; reading and writing blogs, sewing and sewing some more. I like the frosty mornings here. ThisContinue reading "I Like Thursday"

Happy Birthday!

It’s too much fun to share but today is my birthday. TO ME! I’m officially 69 years old at 7:13 am. I’m celebrating this one because I have now outlived my sister, both parents, all but one of the grandparents and their siblings , and all of my great grandparents and their siblings. Longevity sureContinue reading "Happy Birthday!"

To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #144

Welcome to this week’s edition of To Do Tuesday from my little corner of paradise. As you can see it’s a bit colder here now and the tamarack (larch) trees are now fully golden! Last week there were so many more fun projects shared; just look at that sweet owl, the fun bag and suchContinue reading "To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #144"

Sunday Summary #220

I hope you’ve all had a good week making progress on your lists. Mine wasn’t great for stitching time, but I did make a bit of progress on a couple of my projects. My Last To-Do Goals: Another week of being busy with doctor’s appointments for DH, trips to town for meds, volunteering at theContinue reading "Sunday Summary #220"

I like Thursday

It has been a long time since I’ve managed to write an “I Like” post which is a fun chance to concentrate on things that bring you joy and forget about ignore real world events for a few minutes. I like the fact that it’s fall and the trees and weather are starting to change.Continue reading "I like Thursday"

Out of the Dark Blog Hop Starts on October 20

Here’s the latest list of participants on the Hop that Joan from Moosestash Quilting is hosting. Are you looking forward to some spooky Halloween fabric fun? 👻🎃👽🤡 Monday Oct 20   MooseStashQuilting Karrins Crazy World Scrapdash Just Sew Quilter Quilt Schmilt   Tuesday Oct 21 A Quiltery Elizabeth Coughlin Designs Lynn’s Blog Ms P Designs USA Melva Loves ScrapsContinue reading "Out of the Dark Blog Hop Starts on October 20"

Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian Friends and Family

From a beautiful fall day in my corner of the world. 🤗

To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #143

Welcome to this week’s edition of To Do Tuesday from my valley where the weather is clear and sunny and a beautiful fall day. I’m volunteering in our Clubhouse and on rainy days I’ve figured out how to keep myself occupied. 😉 Last week there were so many more fun projects and progress shared toContinue reading "To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #143"

Sunday Summary #219

I hope you’ve all had a good week making progress on your lists. Mine wasn’t great for stitching time, but I did make a bit of progress on a couple of my projects. My Last To-Do Goals: I’m now volunteering 6 days a week in the Pro Shop n the clubhouse, renting carts and collectingContinue reading "Sunday Summary #219"

Out of the Dark Blog Hop Coming Soon!

Are you getting ready for some spooky inspiration? Just look at the list of participants in this Hop! Almost all of my favourite bloggers have joined in and I’m sure you’ll be sure to find a project (or two) that you just need to make. 🎃😉👻😆 Monday Oct 20   MooseStashQuilting Karrins Crazy World Scrapdash JustContinue reading "Out of the Dark Blog Hop Coming Soon!"

To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #142

Welcome to this week’s edition of To Do Tuesday from a still smoky and slightly overcast valley afternoon. We have a few rainy days in our forecast so the smoke should clear and all of the evacuees might finally get to go home or at least see their properties. 🫤 This week I’m showing aContinue reading "To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #142"

Sunday Summary #218

I hope you’ve all had a good week making progress on your lists. Mine wasn’t great for stitching time, but I did make a bit of progress on a couple of my projects. My Last To-Do Goals: 1. Keep making some bags for the Christmas Hamper/Dinner event in December from everything I have kitted up. Continue reading "Sunday Summary #218"

To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #141

Welcome to this week’s edition of To Do Tuesday on this beautiful first day of Fall! 🍁. Hello from the deck on our Clubhouse. I’m sharing a different view today, showing off the new addition to our Golf Club; Disc (or Frisbee) Golf. It’s fun watching people use their collection of different Discs (yes theyContinue reading "To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #141"

Sunday Summary #217

I hope you’ve all had as much fun as I’ve had this week. I had the perfect mix of volunteer time at the golf club and two blissful days at the Guild with my quilting group. I even managed to only go to town once for my DH’s prescriptions and groceries. My Last To-Do Goals:Continue reading "Sunday Summary #217"

It’s National Jelly Roll Day!

The third Saturday in September is traditionally Sew a Jelly Roll Day. Photo shared from the internet 😉 What are you working on? Does it include jelly roll strips? I’m having a quilting day at my Guild; no phone, cell service or wifi; just the joy of playing with fabric with like minded people. IContinue reading "It’s National Jelly Roll Day!"

To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #140

Happy new week to you all. I’m guessing you are all busy getting gardens cleaned out and putting your yards to bed if it’s fall in your part of the world. The morning mist is burning off, the sun is breaking through the clouds (we got some rain!) and my DH is on his cartContinue reading "To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #140"

Sunday Summary #216

It’s the time of year where my time is taken up by the golf course several days a week. Staff in the Pro Shop have gone back to school or need vacation time so I’m back to putting in 4-12 hours a day seven days a week as a volunteer. Luckily Board and Committee meetingsContinue reading "Sunday Summary #216"

To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #139

Summer is winding down here and Fall and Winter prep is starting to happen. It’s still glorious and sunny on the Golf Course and my DH is still managing to play a few holes every day. Fortunately we had some rain last night which cleared the smoke from the skies 😁 Last week there wereContinue reading "To – Do Tuesday Linky Party #139"

Happy Blogiversary to Me

I just got a message that today is the 10th Anniversary of my first blog post! Talk about a surprise but as the saying goes”time flies when you are having fun”.

Sunday Summary #215

Another busy week of meetings and appointments but I’ve made progress on some of my list. 😁 Sept.1 would have been my father’s 99 birthday so I’m sharing a couple of photographs of him: My Dad and his 2 sisters just before he joined the RCAF in 1943. I think this was 1963 when weContinue reading "Sunday Summary #215"