Where is everyone??

That too - but I`d rather be seen to strangle someone than to cry! LOLOLOL!

Pat P

snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com,

Forgot ME? How DARE you!!!

Pat P

Hugs!

Thanks... I'm hoping things will be easier for awhile, but I know this is only the beginning...

take care, Linda :)

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada See pictures of my work at:

Recently finished UFO's are: TIAG's "The Auction", Just Nan's "Christmas Elegance", and "Jane" a bead knit bag and matching change purse, a design by Swallow Hill Creations.

I'm so sorry to hear your tale of woe and I'm sending my best thoughts for a quick change for the better. Lucille

Myself, I prefer to poison them lol

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Bog off Porter woman :)

Thank you Lucille. The good news is my forehead looks pretty good. The bad news is my Dad's voice is getting weaker, not sure how much longer he'll be able to talk :( He's still in pretty good spirits, and still has a sense of humour :)

take care, L>I'm so sorry to hear your tale of woe and I'm sending my best thoughts for a

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada See pictures of my work at:

Recently finished UFO's are: TIAG's "The Auction", Just Nan's "Christmas Elegance", and "Jane" a bead knit bag and matching change purse, a design by Swallow Hill Creations.

Dianne Lewandowski said

This weekend, my EGA chapter mounted an exhibit of more than 250 pieces. I was pleased that quite a few of my efforts were included; the expertise displayed in a myriad of techniques was phenomenal!!! I'll repeat here what I said to a 'fellow' docent: "I was a much happier stitcher when my work consisted of long/short, knots, stem, chain, split stitches done with floss and crewel wool. IOW, ignorance was bliss." Lately, I've spent more time frogging than stitching as I try for the perfect combination of colors, threads, and stitches.

My hubby took the day off today and I am working like a slave!!!! I have a schedule so work on the chores 3 hours a day x 5 days a week. He is only here one day at a time and wants to work ..... The worst is he always does this; says we are taking a day off like we are going to relax so I fall for it every time and get the work done early so I am free that day off and then he uses me for slave labor and refuses to let me sit down all day. i am not falling for this next time ! Day off ! My foot !

Isn't that always the way. Next time he wants to take a day off, have plans of your own to go somewhere--and GO !

-- Carey in MA (who should probably follow her own advice a bit more, as well.....)

Well Carey, that is the problem. I am too nice to cause conflict. My mother was as well.

P.B., I hope your DH appreciates your assistance. However, since it is coming on spring(at least here), be careful that neither you nor he overdo the first few days out, if any heavy lifting/over-zealous yardwork is involved. You could point out that you can't help him much if you hurt yourself, and it really is the truth. My other half is only starting to learn to take things a little slower than he'd like to, and sometimes that's because I can talk him into slowing down, or I start slowing down, or suggest coffee/soda/snacks. I will admit to an occasional temper fit, as well, particularly if he's being really obstinate, but I usually am too nice, as well.

-- Carey in MA

anne wrote: "I was a much happier stitcher when my work consisted of

I am more and more drawn to drawn fabric and drawn thread work. But I don't want to stop there. I want to incorporate surface stitchery. I plan to do lots of experimenting.

Off the subject, but pertinent: I started a Study Box about two years ago. Serious ill health took its toll and I hadn't gotten it all together. But those who sent me things, it is all organized and hopefully this summer I will get it all together. I knew this would be a long project. There are some wonderful examples to share. It is something I seriously want to get finished. But in case some of you wondered why I haven't talked about it, this is the explanation. Dianne

My insides are just FIGHTING at the moment. Groan.

Pat P

Oh dear - and do you have trouble removing the footprints from all over you? ;-))

Pat P

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Not quite that bad; he just is a mover and a shaker and never can sit down and enjoy life. You know, there is always something you COULD do. I have gotten better about it but after spending 12 hours x 2 days driving with him, it was not the best day yesterday! Got to take the bad with the good !

BTDT. Don't like being cooped up in a car with my other half either: I spend the whole time in a high anxiety attack and he usually doesn't want to stop after the 12 hours, whether he's driving or not. If he's driving and wants to continue, I worry that his eyes will be too tired, and if I'm driving and he's been awake, it's not much good for him to take over, either, as far as I'm concerned. My eyes aren't what they used to be, either, but I've usually got the sense to stop. Men are just too stubborn sometimes.

-- Carey

Yes mine will stop for gas for the 12 hours and go through the drive through. It is horrible. And even though I was careful all weekend not spending much on the grandkids, he thought I wasn't worth the price of the Arby's sandwich on the way back ! He is not that much fun a traveler ! I did get through an entire skein of yarn however !!!! Knit all day !