Quote: I just don't like the way this is working out!

This is what a pretty little redhead says when things don't go her way.

Hope to get back on track this week. Early last week we got our 12X24 ft portable building cleaned out, all the shelving out and power disconnected so it's ready to move. We got the city permit this week but Mother Nature decided we need rain this week so we wait again. Probably the wait was a good thing since my FIL spent the week in the hospital but is home and doing well now.

We gathered materials to help manhandle it into the back yard once the mover gets it close. Did I mention the tree in the way? We will have the mover set it down and use plywood and pvc schedule 40 pipe to hopefully move into place.

As you can see, we still have a double garage and shop full of things to be moved so the building is greatly needed at our new house. Wish us luck!

Downsizing -big time!!

Going from a 2400 sq ft house to just under 1600, we find it necessary to sell some things.

We closed out a small craft\quilt store in our previous location as well and have a number of new items from my personal collection for sale at cost. I just don't have room for more as you can see from the pix of my sewing room!

  

Also for sale are a number of gently used quilt books and Large spools of used commercial embroidery thread. Some of the spools have soiled spots on the outside but are clean inside.

We will also have some merchandise revolving display racks and quad clothing racks for sale, when we get them moved here.

Local pickup only. Check out the pictures and for the complete list and prices, please go to: craigs listing:  http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/art/1695585425.html and email from there, if interested. 
Quilt books are listed at: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/bks/1695629893.html 

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Family Visit

We had a good visit with Dad;  Robert & Jeanie; Richard & Kathy; Richard Jr., GiGi & Chloe; and Roy & Jessica. Chloe is a little doll and steals the show. Love her dance!  

Favorite Father-in-law

This is my favorite, actually my only father-in-law (FIL).

When I first met my HD, he was in the service and  talked me into going to meet his parents when I was visiting a cousin close to where they lived.  My cousin and I decided to do a drive-by to check out the neighborhood and house. 
My HD didn't tell me that the street DEADENDED right past their house!! We were embarrassed to discover my FIL saw us the first time we drove by and wanted to know why we didn't stop the first time we drove by.

That was almost 45 years ago and I have come to know him and love him, even though he is ornery and doesn't behave. He is very special to me.

My Air Force HD and I lived in Virginia in the beginning. His family came to see us and took me back to Texas to visit my family several months later. We traveled, camping out, on the way to Texas, stopping at a state park in Oklahoma. I went to take my shower after they had theirs. They neglected to tell me there was NO hot water. My FIL asked if I enjoyed my shower. Being pregnant, the ice water was a shock to both me and my unborn son, Mike.

We always ask each other if we are behaving and after all these years have pretty well agreed that we never do. It's more fun that way but we do stay in trouble.

I think he is very happy that we are now only about 16 miles from his house. He recently got a computer from another son and grandson. I hope he has the patience to learn it so he can keep up more with family through emails. He is almost 86 but is pretty sharp. I know he enjoys getting email and pictures.

You are never too old to learn!

Hospitals; Patients or is it Patience?

My father-in-law had a procedure earlier this month - a arterilogram, then a stent and balloons to unblock areas in his leg and improve circulation. All went well with that.

Note about my father-in-law: On a 1 to 10 level, with 10 being the least amount, my FIL's patience level is 12 and I think it runs in the family.

He spent the night and the doctor came in the morning and said he could go home. He dîd not tell him they needed to do one more test and wait for the nurse to come with results. Waiting . . . . . . . . . Until mid afternoon with him chomping at the bit to get out of there.

Hopefully this procedure will help him with the pain and tiredness in this leg and in a few months will have the other one done.

He is the type of person who has to stay busy ALL the time. At 85 years old, he has slowed down SOME, but still can't sit still.

HD & I stopped by yesterday afternoon and found him laying the yard again - digging up crab grass. I don't have that much energy now and am sure I won't at 85! He's tough!

Honey, I like the house but not that gas range. . .

No problem, that can be wired for your nice Maytag electric range. . . just need a breaker, box, wire and plug.

Now to cut the hole for the plug. . .

1st try - Honey is that a 2 X 4 stud right in the middle of that spot?.

2nd try - Honey, was that a gas pipe or a water pipe in that one?

3rd try - Honey, how many studs are in this wall?

Aha, found a spot close to the floor and it is clear.

The breaker box is right on the other side of the wall in the laundry room so the wire will come through BEHIND THE WATER HEATER !!

 

But it turned out very nice and he did a great job as always. I love my electric stove!

My HD is a very nice guy to go to all this trouble for me. I don't thank him nearly as often as I should for all the "Honey Do's" or tell him how much I love him.

Our anniversary was the 24th and we celebrated 44 years of marriage!