Head on over

to Melissa's blog and have a look at her post My Home Town and watch the video. As she says it's pretty cool. If you've never seen her blog take the time to look at some of her stitching, it's beautiful.

Pass or Fail

Well today was the day for my big test. Preparation for this started a week ago, stop eating nuts, seeds and multi grain breads and no aspirin. The nuts were really hard, but I managed. Yesterday was the hard prep, Pico-Salax at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm and 2 Dulcolax tablets at 8:00 pm. Only water, broth or apple juice to drink, no food. Have you figured out the name of this test, you've probably had one or know someone that has. That's right, it was a colonoscopy. Yesterday between running to the toilet, washing the floor, ending up doing laundry about 3 times and after getting up this morning cleaning the carpet...yuck yuck yuck is all I can say. Remember my saying the problem originally started late last summer, and by the time I got in to see the specialist mid November my problem had stopped. He suggested due to my age it wouldn't hurt any to have one done. Well, shortly into the New Year I started having incidents (as I call them) worse then last summer and almost every day. Tuesday I was to go for a follow up ultrasound (a different condition) and had to detour back home and re-schedule, my "incident" that morning being one of the worst. I told Dr. R. about this and he said he would do a biopsy of the entry tissue (???) I think that was what he said, for (???) once again I can't remember the word he used. For the procedure they knock you out, but I awoke just at the end and could see the screen and that little camera was still doing it's job and even though I am not in the medical field, it all looked pink and healthy to me. Dr. R. didn't see me afterwards and the nurses gave me instructions, first one is I could resume a normal diet as I did not have any polyps removed and I think she also mentioned no tumour. That to me is pretty obvious as I'm sure the Dr. would have talked to me about a tumor. Second one see Dr. R. in March.

Sounds like everything is okay, maybe something will show up in the biopsy. I know it is not cancer from what my own Dr. and Dr. R. have said plus I don't have any of the cancer symptoms. I know doctors can be wrong, but my feelings on this are pretty strong that it is not. Polyps don't seem to be the case, as there were none. Could be stress ? I lead a pretty slow and calm life, so I wouldn't think so.

Pass or fail and what is wrong, guess we'll find out in March.

Friday Finshes

Primitive Bettys

28ct white evenweave with DMC

I stitched this one last year and thought it was about time to finish it off. As I was sewing this it was a PITA, but I'm glad I stuck with it as I think it turned out pretty nice, if I may say so myself :) The same fabric is on the back.

It's a beautiful day here, sunny, dry and not too cold. I sat and looked at the mountains, it is such a nice view. I get lost in my own thoughts and daydream, till Tiger pulls on her leash and then it's back to reality :)

For Tiger and those who came before her.

Lizzie Kate

32ct. Light Mocha Belfast

DMC

He's Back

Every year, at this time, an eagle comes to Trout Lake and sits on the same branch in the same tree and drives the crows crazy.

Is that a Robin, sure looks like one, since our weather has not been too bad the last few days they must think it's springtime.

Tiger got tired of my taking pictures of the eagle and decided to wade through the puddle. She's going to need a bath after this :)

Friday Finish

Freebie from Primitive Bettys

16 ct. white adia with DMC 816

3 Stitching Finishes

LHN January Ornament

30ct. WDW Cappuccino linen

DMC

LHN February Ornament

32ct. Vintage Light Examplar

DMC

Glory Bee

28 ct. unknown
DMC and Snow Buttons

Friday Finishes

Okay, so I'm a day late :)

First up is my New Years Day start and finish, will probably do this as a pillow.

Lizzie Kate

28ct. Light Mocha

DMC

Merry Winter was started New Years Eve Day, but since most of it was stitched in 2010, I'm counting it for this year.

Homespun Elegance 28 ct. Light Mocha DMC CV 4210

This last one is from the Cross Stitch Pattern a Day Calendar. Actually started this one on my B'day, finishing it this year.

18 ct. light beige (?) DMC

I've been buying these calendars for the last 4 years and this is the first time I stitched anything from them. There are lots of great patterns in them, I just never get around to doing any. Hopefully this year I will.

So that's 1 fully done, 1 mostly done and 1 a little done this year.

Happy New Year !

Hope everyone had a nice Christmas and New Year's Eve. I did, till I went to my PC on the day after Christmas and found it wasn't working. My PC guy was in New York for the holidays, so I was without a PC for over a week. Talk about withdrawals. And to boot on one of those days we were also without TV, along with thousands of others in the area. Didn't bother me too much, but my 84 year old Mom depends on her TV. Well we both survived and I was able to take my PC in today and it was the power supply. I have so much to catch up on now, but am going to do it in spurts so I don't overload my brain and shut down :)

Happy Holidays to All !

Another year gone by...

I haven't had much time for posting, it seems the older I get the more I procrastinate. My 56th birthday (how the heck did that happen) was Dec. 22nd, so I have good reason to feel old, especially when the body feels it, my mind still feels so young. I wish they could meet in the middle somewhere :) Dec. 17th was my last day of work. When I retired Oct. 31, 2003 I never thought I would go back, Never say Never ! I was asked back in May of 2006 to help cover holidays as they had someone on short term. I've been saying for a long time now that I was going to quit, and it was like perfect timing. I go in to give my notice and get laughed at, yes my manger laughed, he was going to let me go. The department needed to cut back and being casual, I was the first to go, along with another casual employee. Luckily nobody permanent is losing their job. I will definitely miss the extra money, but my Mom needs me at home more now and I don't want any regrets later on.

It's been a busy week, doctor appointments for us both, hair appointments for us both, manicure for myself, last minute shopping, still have the wrapping to do. I remember this time last year we were snowed in, I thought I wasn't going to be able to drive to my Brothers for Christmas Dinner, but thankfully we made it okay. Today the sun is shinning, ground is dry and the kids are wondering how Santa is going to get here without snow. He is just as magical as the reindeers that bring him :)

I was wanting to show some of my stitching, but have misplaced my camera. I've been working on various projects trying to get at least one finished this year. I may, but it won't be in time for Christmas.

All the best to you and your family and thanks for dropping by to read my blog.

Virtual Stitching

http://kcaiholidaycard.com/

We went to Trout Lake today and I took my camera along.

Tiger tries to dig up a rock and can't understand why it's not happening.

Then decides she needs to see what that sign is all about.

Gets all the way up to it, maybe she needs glasses :)

Oh ! That's why Mama said don't go out there, better get back to her now.

We then go for a walk around the lake and what do we see at the other end but some "idiot" with his child, even if he can't read he should have known better. There were some city workers there that told him it was very thin ice and to get off, thankfully he listened.

PS If you click on the pictures they look much better.

Snowman has Arrived

I participated in an ornament exchange in one of my yahoo groups and today this is what I received from Julie. Isn't he just the cutest snowman you've ever seen, I think he is.

Thanks Julie, I just love him.

Frost and Ice

In a matter of days we have gone from torrential downpours to frosty mornings and icy roads. If we have to have a winter these are the days I prefer. They may be cold but they are clear and you can see how nice the mountains look. There's a picture in my header that I took a few days ago. I was surprised to see Trout Lake was frozen, guessing the city didn't expect it either as there were no warning signs up about staying off the ice.

I wasn't feeling well for a few days, eating too much chocolate and goodies, I think. I really shouldn't bring any into the house, but how can one resist buying them when that's the first thing you see walking into a store. I tell you I have NO willpower whatsoever.

I don't have any new stitching to show, been playing with my stash and wondering when and how I'm going to stitch it all when I'm still buying more :) We can all relate to that, can't we. Also need to get my WIP's into order and work on them before they sit around for another year.

Off to make myelf some hot chocolate and watch Midsommer Murders, you know I wouldn't mind living in a small town like that, except there's always a murder or two every week *LOL*

Exchange Sent is Received

Reindeer by The Workbasket

18 ct. oatmeal

DMC

I was in an ornament exchange with one of my yahoo groups. This is what Terri (no blog) received today from me. I'm going to start stalking the mail, mine should be here by now.

Friday Finishes on a Sunday

JCS Christmas Ornaments 2002

32ct Cream Linen

DMC

Le biscornu de Noel 2009

28 ct. white evenweave

DMC

If you go here you will find many more lovely biscornu patterns. I just want to stitch them all :)

EDITED: oops ! I did the biscornu trees in Sassy Strings by Sassy's Fabby

Blue Noel

Design from Non Conventional Scrap

28ct. white evenweave

DMC CV 4230 and 4240

Detour Ahead

Since it wasn't raining today Tiger and I decided to go to Trout Lake. These pictures say it all.