Intro

Nov 22, 2011 11 Replies

Hi y'all. I'm back in the fold again after several years away. It is so cozy and wonderful to see so many of the "old" gang here. Way back at the beginning of time I posted as "Anne in CA". After a "rough patch" that included divorce and many new beginnings, I posted again as "Rose in CA". I went back to college at age 60, to train as a Veterinary Nurse and worked full time until last June when I finally, officially, retired.



All along the way, quilting kept me sane, even when posting online was one straw too many. Today I finished a quilt I started hand piecing back in 2004 when my then DH was having surgery for kidney cancer. Just goes to show you, it *is* possible to finish a UFO -- given enough time. [Photo is posted over on the RCTQ FaceBook page]



I hope to stick around now for a while. And maybe even meet up face-to- face, since part of "retirement" included buying a motor home ("caravan", for those over the pond) and I am planning on traveling around at least the west and south-west US.



Rose in CA


Welcome home, Rose! I do remember you, and it's good to see one of our regulars back again. Congrats on your new occupation and then retirement. I'm happy for you.

If you ever get to the Midwest, let us know. There are several of us > Hi y'all. I'm back in the fold again after several years away. It is

Hi Louise, I remember you too :-) Once we've "done" California and Arizona-New Mexico, we just may head farther east. Will definitely let you know.

Rose in CA

Welcome back Rose. Hope we'll see a good deal of you now. These life hiccups can certainly get in the way, can't they! . In message , Rose in CA writes

"Rose in CA" Hi y'all. I'm back in the fold again after several years away.

Welcome back! Barbara in FL, was in SC

I also use Flickr --

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And thanks everyone, for the warm welcome. It feels like coming home :-)

Howdy!

Welcome back, and Congrats on climbing those mountains!

Lovely quilt; are there roses in that Garden?

Cheers!

Ragmop/Sandy

Howdy!

You handle(d) it well, PatS. And look at the lovely quilts you continue to produce!

Big hugs, R/Sandy

Oh, thanks Sandy. You're very kind. . In message , Sandy E writes

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Monday YOU bring the M&M's, Jo is doing it this week. Never had to 'organize' the treats before LOL

Butterfly (Still LOVING black licorice more than 'chocolate'--that's what I get from having to be away from it for so long. Can only handle it in small amounts now. weird! BUT I can HAVE it)

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