Labyrinth of Miracles

January 29, 2016 today was the day that DirecTV came out to see about doing an upgrade.  It didn't happen!  The technician, Ashley, could not communicate with the satellite She tried several possible sites but the trees were just to tall and blocked the line of sight for the dish to the satellite.  Anne agreed to getting the trees topped but another technician is going to come out for a second opinion.  Then it will require a call to someone to come top the trees. unless we can call and find out if cable comes out this far.  So we still have an option, maybe. Jill and Victor went to the apartment and were able to get some measurements so Jill can figure out what furniture she can actually move into her new place.  The big move is next Saturday and I will be here to help her out.  Then I am going to head home the next weekend.  She and her mom are not anxious for me to leave, but I will be back out in April on my way to Alaska.  Then again in the fall when Patty and Kristi come

The Grand Adventure of 2016 January 29, 2016 Was a quiet day at home.  At last I was able to do some sewing.  Have three chenille potholders ready to finish and a pansy ready to top stitch. Next week I plan on working on s blouse for Anne.  Have two patterns I am putting together to make one that I think she will like.  Long sleeves, with a collar and a long shirt tail.  We picked out some pretty lavender fabric with butterflies on it.  It will be really pretty if I can get ti worked out. Tomorrow DirecTV will be here t noon and 4:00 so we had to cancel out on helping Jill with the measurements in her new apartment.  Not sure we will even get to spend any time with her this whole weekend.   Next weekend will be very busy with the move in and settlement.  I plan on spending Saturday night with here and we can work late getting every thing put away.  s We finally made it to Applebee's for our Long Island Tea, unfortunately I had three, but I did have some chicken quesadillas a

The Grand Adventure of 2016 January 28, 2016 Yesterday was mostly spent quietly at home doing not much of anything.  I made a few calls regarding the power cord for the sewing machine.  Looks like I might be able to get one at the Quality Sewing Machine and Vacuum store next door to Joann"s.  So after Bible study on our way back home we will stop and check that out. Bible study is at 11:00 in Burlington and I know Anne enjoys her time with the ladies and is anxious for me to meet them so it will be interesting.  Anne has requested I take my tatting with me as long as I do not work on it during the actual study time.  She thinks some of the ladies will find it interesting and remind them of long ago days and moms and grandmas who might have tatted back in the day. We went to Mount Vernon Cafe & Lounge for steak supper last nigh.  the steak was wonderful and tender we had a salad.  I had a couple of drinks to go with my dinner and my bill was only $16.00, the waitress/bar

Every morning in the quiet of the day My mind races  with things I might  say. There was an explosion in my head of many things I left unsaid. I wonder if I could ever share Those images my mind did snare.

The Grand Adventure of 2016 January 25, 2016 It was a lovely warm day here on Little Mountain.  We hung out at home until 1:30 then we left to go meet Jill near Bellingham for lunch at Bob's Burgers and Brew.  I had the Senior Mini Special, a salad with one piece of cod and two prawns.  It was delicious.  Along with that I had a Raspberry Creamsicle, a very delicious and creamy drink.  But I only had one.  We had a great time catching up with Jill and finding out how her packing for the big move was coming along.  Slow but she is trying to get organized, she only had two weeks then the move is on.  I believe she is still excited to be getting back out on her own again.  From Bob's we went to Walmart, I bought a cutting mat, a straight edge and a rotary cutter.  I can cut some potholders tomorrow and get some sewing started.  Anne picked up some fabric for a new shirt.  I think as soon as we find a pattern it will be on the cutting board.  After that will work in outfits for

The Grand Adventure of 2016 January 24, 2016 Today started out to be a quiet day at home, but that didn't last long!  Bruce called and asked us to come up for dinner, but because we had already made a plan with Jill we asked them to come here.  Which was great even though we were planning on each family as a separate day for dinner so we could give them our undivided attention.  Sylvia is on an elimination diet due to some medical issues so we had to revamp our dinner plan.  We were having a lot of garlic in them, backed chicken dummies, sauteed squash, and bread.  Originally I was going to do backed garlic Brussel sprouts.  So we had to go to the grocery store for the squash. I did laundry first thing and we couldn't leave until the washer finished.  So that delayed the grocery trip.  But we were able to get out and back and still have a couple of hours before it was time for dinner.  We had a lovely dinner and sat at the table for an hour or two after dinner and just vis

The Grand Adventure of 2016 January 22 Mt Vernon Another rainy day is Washington, but no surprise as it rains a lot in Washington according to some people.  I do not generally experience rain when I am here, but it is winter and rain is better than snow.  It was probably in the low 50's today, no jacket needed.  I wore a sweatshirt and was comfortable on our early morning jaunt to the grocery store.  We left at 8:00 as we needed to be back before 9:30 for the cleaning crews.  By the time we returned the guys were here cleaning up the debris on the roof, in the yard and down the driveway.  The other ladies arrived before I had the groceries unloaded and in the house.  They got right to work, doing laundry, mopping the floors, sweeping, dusting and other general cleaning.  They were very loud and we were ready for them to leave before they were finished. Today was the first dabble actually fixed dinner at home.  I made my hamburger stroganoff which I like and Anne approved.  Ya

The Grand Adventure of 2016 January 20 Day 7 Mt. Vernon, WA Today was our first down day of my visit.  Nothing on our agenda!  I did two loads of laundry for Anne and found space and a table to use downstairs for the sewing machine.  I had to clean off the table but it will be great and there is a lot of light.  Now just waiting for the machine to arrive, hopefully this weekend. For supper we went out for half price pizza.  We each had an individual ten inch pizza but we had to order off the speciality menu as they were the only ones on sale.  I order one call the Mafia Pizza with ham pepperoni, mushroom, black olive and garlic.  was okay and I ate three quarters of it along with two rum and cokes.  That finish out my day for carbs and calories.  I am still full and it is hours later! Made a quick stop at Walmart so I could get a pair of sweat pants as I only manage to bring one pair with me.  So I picked up two more peppers for snacking on, some diet coke, another head of cau

Day 1, January 14, 2016 The morning started out dark and cold. Getting up at 5:30 in the morning on January 14th didn't help! It has to be one on the coldest days so far this winter at 15 degrees above zero. The snow quit late last night as Sherry didn't have to scrap the windshield at all. Just an easy brush and that snow was gone. Still walking through the snow or standing stupidly you could feel the cold and damp seep right through the soles of your shoes and into your feet. It was so cold you almost felt like your feet were damp which only intensified the cold more. We drove through the dark from Kate's to East Lansing with 45 minutes to spare, time for breakfast if we could have found a decent place to eat. Good thing I brought a couple of breakfast bars with me. Only thing missing is a nice cup of hot tea. The scenery outside my window is very drab due to the season and the contrast with the white snow. But at least pr

You gently nuzzled at my neck I felt the softness of your sweet breath. With my gnarled hands I held you close and whispered gently in your ear. Stories from a past you will never know but is the foundation from which you will grow all my hopes and prayers for all your years are whispered gently in your ear.. My day is coming to an end my winter has begun the light in my eyes has dimmed as your life is yet to begin. Forever as my life lingers on I will remember the kiss your mind gave to mine

Captured Shadows of Invisible Minds Minds locked together by invisible strings captured thoughts on velvet wings. Two minds locked together in endless time each waiting for an effortless chime. As lovers struggle to fill a mold two minds search the shadows for gold. Fingers reach to find the mind where invisible threads of silver entwined to form a link to captured shadows of invisible minds.