I'm Still Here

My computer finally died last week. I had to wait a day or two to take it in, and then it couldn't be repaired. It was a DINOSAUR as computers go, so I can truly say I am not all that sad about having to dole out the money for my new one. I have to tell you I got my money's worth from the old girl.

Almost as soon as I left the store the other night, I felt I had made the wrong decision to spend money on repairing it due to its age, so when they called today I was actually relieved. I hopped into my truck this evening and headed out to get my new one.

I am now ready to catch up on my blogs. I haven't commented much because it is just too doggone hard on my phone to do all that and then all that Blogger vs Apple stuff about signing in. I will now have to do all that again.

I will catch up in the coming days with y'all. You know how it is...you don't have your computer and your brain is full of things to say.

Gardening news...

Camellias are just so pretty this time of year. I think they are the best thing about winter! My little town is know as the Camellia City. My little street does its part in having plenty of them. Several houses on my street have them as dividers rather than fences. One such pictured below has about a dozen in a row. They are over 8 feet tall and the buds are all over it. If I think I of in a few weeks I will try and capture some more goodness for you. 

I am eagerly awaiting roses. I have fertilized and pruned a week early. I always do it by the 12th, but considering the weekly forecast I think I am safe. They have been budding new leaves already anyway.

Sewing news...

The last you heard I was humming out project bags. I have a few more of those lined up, but in the meantime I had to make curtains for my daughter's office. I just did that a month ago, but she had to move to another office...arrgh... IT was a way different size, so I whipped out some news. I thought they turned out pretty good for broadcloth from my stash. I just have them hanging on the sewing room cabinet knobs, but not too bad ---huh?!

Tucker time...

Y'all - he is the most precious thing in the world and growing like a weed. I am thoroughly enjoying myself. Mother comes over everyday to see him, so that it is really good for her!!!

As I was driving to Destin this evening to get my computer, I realized I am not getting to do my WINTER morning beach walks in, but he is so worth it.

Lindsay sent this tonight. He is sitting up in this contraption so she can get supper ready.

Doggies...

Lemony decided to sit in the sewing room with me while I was sewing the curtains the other day. I made her a pallet to sleep on. She doesn't usually join me in that room. I think she thinks she is too large for the room and in the way.

I loved having her in there with me.

I have much more to talk about, but time is limited this evening.

All has not been lost on no computer. I have been plodding along on my stitching. I am so close to being finished with my space shuttle stitch. I have the back stitching on the nose of the shuttle and the stars on the flag.

I am completely in love with this stitch. I plan to do more from this very old book. Hopefully, I will be back in a day or two with a finish on this.

Be back soon.

Sandy