Wondering N Wandering 101

Zebras in the bathroom

2012-01-12T22:22:00.000-08:00

I made these containers for my bathroom. Well, I should say I am working on them as I plan to do more embellishing.

The New Year - 2012

2012-01-06T08:07:00.000-08:00

It is already the sixth day of 2012. I have not really given much thought to the new year. I was busy around Christmas time. I felt totally unprepared for Christmas of 2011. I had friends in for dinner on Christmas day - three Eritrean men and a Romanian couple. I cooked a nice boneless leg of lamb. There was enough food for a small army - with lots left over.

On New Year's Day, I made the German traditional meal - pork roast, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. Cindy and my neighbor Kelly joined me for dinner. And, then we played Parcheesi.

Stocking Swap

2011-12-18T18:17:00.000-08:00

Here is a photo of the stocking I made this year for the Stocking Swap. It went to NWjenn in Iowa.

Jacket and bags

2011-12-17T19:27:00.000-08:00

Decorating....

2011-12-04T17:46:00.000-08:00

It is beginning to look like Christmas here. I still don't know where to hang my stocking collection.

Origami Pouches

2011-10-19T21:44:00.001-07:00

I finished 2 origami pouches today. Yes, they are made of fabric. I have 4 more started, too.

Mountie fabric in flannel

2011-10-04T18:09:00.000-07:00

I really need to finish this little denim jacket with the flannel mountie print fabric. I think it is around a size 2.

Denim jacket

2011-10-04T17:57:00.000-07:00

Here is one of the lined denim jackets I am making for Christmas. I think this is Taylor's or it could be Piper's. Sorry, it is a little wrinkled and I still need to hem up the sleeves and the back.

The Sewing Room

2011-09-23T13:02:00.000-07:00

I still have work to do on my sewing room. But...here are some photos of it. I have a big open space in the middle of the room.

Computer

2011-09-15T17:12:00.000-07:00

Today I bit the bullet and purchases a new computer at Costco. I have missed my online friends. Now it is catch up time. Here are some photos of my new apt.

Pizza for Breakfast

2011-07-21T15:46:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful time yesterday in Sonoma County. I left Rio Vista at noon. I stopped at Schellville Grill in Sonoma for lunch - trip tip sandwich and lots of lemonade. This grill was on Guy's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" on TV. The food was very, very yummy. I relaxed while getting a pedicure in Petaluma. After that I met Wendy D. at The Quilted Angel. She is a new quilter and had never been to the QA. I bought the end of the bolt of a purple batik - just a bit over a yard. Then we went to Mary's Pizza Shack for dinner. I had Anna's Mediterranean Pizza and a salad and lots of iced tea. Wendy L. and Catherine met us there. These ladies are former co-workers at Willitts Designs. I enjoyed our visit and catching up on news. It was around 8PM when I left Petaluma, and still light. It was dark when I reached the section where of Hwy 12 and I-80 meet. The last stretch of Hwy 12 east from Fairfield to Rio Vista was quite stressful - single lanes each way. I arrived back at my sisters around 9:30 PM and was glad to be home for the night. I enjoyed the leftover pizza slices for breakfast.

And...More Pillowcases

2011-04-16T14:26:00.000-07:00

Got Flamingos?

2011-04-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

And here come the flamingos. LOL

Travel Pillowcases

2011-04-16T14:18:00.000-07:00

I have been making pillowcases to sell at a craft show. I have finished 19 so far.

Seven

2011-03-11T18:07:00.000-08:00

Here are the mini birthday greeting quilts I made for the twins.

Little Backpacks

2011-02-28T11:39:00.000-08:00

I mades these backpacks during the week. I want to make some quilted ones as well.

The Binding is done.

2011-02-23T09:39:00.001-08:00

I guess I should add a sleever for hanging. Maybe I will add some embellishments.

What was I thinking???

2011-02-22T17:28:00.000-08:00

Here is a ufo that has been around for several years. What was I thinking? I just want it finished. But I am stuck on how to finish it. Sigh. You can't see the black thread stars quilted in the black squares.

Denim backpacks

2011-02-20T17:25:00.000-08:00

I finished two denim child size backpacks today. They are for a friend's twin boys. They will be two years old tomorrow. I am planning to go to their birthday party after work tomorrow.

Twelve Boo Boo Bags

2011-02-17T15:56:00.000-08:00

I made a dozen boo boo bags today. They are different sizes. I put pearl barley inside them. Some are for gifts. I will donate some to the church bookstore. I will make more and take some to the airport gift shop.

Another Doll Quilt

2011-02-15T17:21:00.000-08:00

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I finished this little quilt today. I have been wanting to make this... I guess you would call it style. It is random length strips, and not exactly a pattern.

A Crazy Little Doll Quilt

2011-02-14T22:10:00.000-08:00

I finished this UFO today. I think the colors are so very cheerful - French country yellows, white, and blues.

Doll Skirts, Etc.

2011-02-09T21:35:00.000-08:00

I have been sewing doll clothing today for the twins. I will send these skirts and panties along with the strawberry heart shaped marshmellows I am sending to them for Valentine's Day.

Bibs

2011-02-07T19:21:00.000-08:00

I made these bibs today. Three are quilted. Four are not quilted and have denim on the back. I still need to put the velcro on them.

2011-01-27T22:37:00.001-08:00

I finally got a chance to sew today. I had to pick up first, and that was a major task. Here is the king sized pillowcase I made for myself.

Red Boots and Snow

2011-01-27T21:34:00.000-08:00

I made this project for Dale Anne Potter's January challenge. I might make a few changes to it, if time.

Fly

2011-01-19T22:14:00.000-08:00

I bought this shiny silvery paperweight at Michael's. It has the word "fly" written on it. It is slightly scratched. I wonder if it could be painted or something. Also, I would like to know how I might repurpose it for my sister who flies. Anyone have suggestions?????

So Crazy

2011-01-19T20:13:00.001-08:00

I spent about 7 hours or so working on the binding of this quilt today. And, the quilt is finished. Yeah!!! I need to make a label before I send it off.

Coupons

2011-01-18T18:39:00.000-08:00

Today I decided to test out some of the couponing tips I heard about. I didn't have many coupons and really did not want to do a big shopping trip. So... this is how I started. I bought six items and used three coupons. My total was around 9 something - under $10. I saved over $7.00 (under $8) using my coupons with store's reduced prices. I am a happy camper. I need to find a way to get more coupons.

And More Hearts

2011-01-13T15:35:00.001-08:00

These are webcam photos. Whew! I have been sewing and sewing and sewing.

Older Projects

2011-01-13T12:27:00.000-08:00

I know I posted photos on these projects. However, those were photos from my webcam. I think these photos are better.

Hearts and More Hearts

2011-01-13T12:17:00.000-08:00

I am working on small wallhangings - Valentine Themed. I would like to sell some of them at the airport gift shop. The first one is not yet finished. I have more embellishing to do on it.

Fabric Leaves

2011-01-08T21:45:00.000-08:00

I saw Amy Butler's fabric leaves at the local quilt shop that is closing. I decided to make some. Here they are.

Merry in NZ

2011-01-06T18:54:00.000-08:00

Merry (the doll) is now in New Zealand.

Blessed are...

2011-01-05T23:48:00.000-08:00

those who morn, for they shall be comforted. I made this piece for my God daughter. I enjoyed working on it. Unfortunately, it is a wee bit crocked. Sigh. But... I like it.

Prayer, Candle and Cross Project

2011-01-05T16:58:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed the day ....sewing and napping. Here are some photos of the fabric get well greeting project I made today. It was supposed to be a fabric card, but somehow ended up larger than I wanted. Sigh. The printed part is an Orthodox prayer for the sick. The background is hand-dyed fabric. The fabric was dyed at Anna Hergert's home (when she still lived in Calagary) when Suzan and I visited her after one of the Western Retreats. Oh, what great memories! The quilting was done with some gold thread and some silver thread. I used a regular crayon on the candle and flame.

New Year's Day - 2011

2011-01-01T16:32:00.001-08:00

I fell asleep this afternoon and had my first dream of the year. It was short. In the dream I was a bride who was wearing a very colorful hat and dress - really wearable art. I saw myself walking down the aisle of a church. I have no clue who the groom might have been. He was not in my dream. My mother was there and my youngest sister was my bride's maid.

New Year's Eve

2010-12-31T18:33:00.000-08:00

It is New Year's Eve and I am home alone. My pork, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes dinner will be ready to eat soon. I am looking forward to this traditional meal.

Snow Flake Stocking

2010-12-25T18:02:00.001-08:00

This is the stocking I made this year for the QuiltChat swap. It went to Sharon/Purply in Texas.

Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-25T17:54:00.000-08:00

This is Sara with the doll, etc. that I gave her.

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T11:56:00.000-08:00

I am going to miss these two little dolls. I will be taking them to their new "mamas" this afternoon - Hannah and Sara, little Eritrean girls. I had soooooooooo much fun making the little quilts and bedding for them.

Oh, What a Doll!

2010-12-22T00:04:00.000-08:00

This is a doll I just finished making. She is a gift for a friend. Her name is Merry. She is a bit eccentric.

Stocking Swap Opening

2010-12-18T05:48:00.000-08:00

I opened my stocking this morning at the swap opening. My stocking was from Purply / Sharon in Texas. Here are a couple of photos. The stocking is quilted and I received lots of nice goodies with it as you can see in one photo.

Bottle Bags

2010-12-13T18:49:00.000-08:00

I made these bottle bags to take out to the airport gift shop tomorrow. They are made of red polar fleece. The owner requested some bags for wine bottles. I would like to sew up more, but I don't know if I will have time.

Now 28 neck warmers

2010-12-10T21:28:00.000-08:00

My stack of fleece neck warmers has grown to 28. See!!! I think two of them might be too small except for a little kid.

14 Neck Warmers

2010-12-06T20:33:00.000-08:00

I made these neck warmers in the last few days. They are made out of fleece. They will be nice and warm to wear.

Christmas Sewing

2010-12-06T07:24:00.001-08:00

I have quite a bit of sewing I want to finsh before Christmas. Do you hear my sewing machine motor humming? I made eight neck warmers. I have more cut and waiting to be sewn - some to give as gifts and others to take to the airport gift shop. I would like to complete 25 or 30. I have more work to do the the dish towel tops. Instead of crocheting them, I use fabric and velcro. My hairdresser asked me to make 12 for her. I need to make some wine bags for the gift shop. Also, on my list are two little doll quilts. Oh...and some placemats. I better get going. Christmas will be here soon.

Dolls in Baskets

2010-12-03T09:01:00.000-08:00

I found these cute little dolls at Target and the baskets at Joann's. I made little mattresses and flannel blankets for them. If I have time I will make small pieced quilts as well. Later. I am planning to give them to the two little Eritrean girls who attend my church here in Twin Falls.

Dish towels to hang

2010-11-26T06:04:00.000-08:00

Do you hang up your dish towels? The gal that cuts my hair likes those crocheted top dish towels. She mentioned that she has had a hard time finding them. I made some with fabric tops instead of crocheted yarn. See!!!

Snow! Snow! And more snow!

2010-11-23T08:54:00.000-08:00

It is snowing right now. I love watching the snow fall. I am so glad I am home today. I have plenty of domestic chores to keep me busy. My bedding is in the washer. Maybe I will make a nice pot of veggie soup.
Last night when I was getting things out of the trunk, the the door came down and hit me on the nose. Yes, ouch! It drew blood. Nothing seems to be broken. But...boy...did it hurt!
I don't know if I will go outside at all today. I might find time to do some sewing later.

Doll Aprons

2010-10-29T13:24:00.000-07:00

The two doll aprons are now finished. I sewed the velcro on this afternoon. The aprons are reversible, but there is a pocket on only one side.

3 Hats

2010-10-05T21:24:00.000-07:00

I made these three chef hats today. I really enjoyed working on them. I cut out fabric for aprons. I have not sewn those yet.

Gingerbread Cookies - Enjoy

2010-09-30T23:39:00.000-07:00

I don't have my printer hooked up...so I had to write out the recipe. I can't find it online now. Sigh. Here is what I wrote:

2 1/4 Cups of flour

1/2 Cup of white granulated sugar

1/2 Cup of butter - at room temperature

1/2 Cup of Molassas - unsulphared - I used mild

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix everything together in a bowl on slow speed of electric mixer. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or more.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Roll dough to 1/8 inch. Cut with cookie cutter. Put on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 8 minutes.

I had trouble rolling out the dough. So I just made the dough into small balls and pressed them on to the cookie sheet.

Backpacks

2010-09-24T17:30:00.001-07:00

Sewing again. Today I made two kid size backpacks. There was lots of frog stitching on the first one. The second one is a bit larger. I love the colorful fabric.

Dream

2010-09-16T07:28:00.000-07:00

I slept on my new mattress for the first time last night. I bought it on Monday before I drove over to eastern Idaho to visit friends, but did not have a chance to sleep on it before I left.
I don't know what dreams mean - if anything. I did dream. It was a lovely dream. I don't remember all the details. But here is what I remember. It was mostly about Dale Anne Potter's house in Morse, SK, Canada - http://daleannepotter.com/ - her blog addy.
In the dream Dale's house had been painted different shades of light and medium green with some lavender. The colors reminded me of the "painted ladies" in San Francisco - Victorian colors. The inside had been renovated and opened up and there was green paint on the walls. It was lovely. Also, Dale had aquired a house next door. It was moved so that the backs of both houses faced each other. In between was a huge green lawn. The second house was turned into a retreat center. This part of the dream gets a bit strange or rather the rooms in the house were a bit unique. One of the rooms had four bunk beds - sleeping for eight people. It made me a little claustrophobic. I don't remember the other rooms exactly. Overall, everything was awesome. It was a very pleasant dream. The colors were fabulous.
What do you think, Dale?

Trick or Treat Bags

2010-09-08T20:08:00.000-07:00

Today I made "trick or treat" bags for the twins. I used some "glow in the dark thread in the straps and bands which are quilted. I still need to tack down the band liing.

Another Bag

2010-09-08T01:45:00.000-07:00

I couldn't sleep so I got up and finished another bag. The band and the strap are quilted and I used a printed fabric of onions. It was from the Kyle's Marketplace collection which I bought a few years ago. The rest of the bag is denim. The bag kind of looks like a flared skirt. Because it is narrower at the top, things won't fall out easily.

Got Veggies?

2010-09-07T20:23:00.001-07:00

I was saving all this veggie fabric for placemats. However, tonight I decided to make this tote instead.

One Done, One More to Go

2010-08-31T22:11:00.000-07:00

I just finished sewing the hem of the band of this chef's hat. I have one more to finish. They are for my grand daughters. I don't know if I will make chef's jackets for them or aprons, or maybe one of each.

Bag Lady

2010-08-27T18:51:00.000-07:00

I have been making bags / totes today. All of them are lined. The smallest one is quilted, too. It was a fun day.

RV's, etc.

2010-08-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

Whew! It is hot today - 98 here. I have been running around since 11AM - now 4:30PM. I went to a RV dealership this morning and saw some very nice small camper-trailers. Really, really nice. One was an especially good deal - a trade-in down from $25,000 to about $15,000. Too bad that is over my budget. It was big enough to live in. Also, I checked prices for parking spaces - $400 per month at KOA, $350 per month at Oregon Trail, and $275 at a not so nice place in town. Another location was $15 per night, without amenities.
I had lunch out at the airport restaurant - Happy Landings. The owner has some of my items in her gift shop. She paid me today. It was about 1 1/2 times what I make a day at the demo table and alot more fun. I took out more table runners, travel sized pillow cases and coffee cup cuffs. I brought home some items that did not sell - the little mice and tissue holders. I am going to make some bags to take out.
Oops....didn't get any lottery tickets. I will get them on my next trip around town.

Home Again

2010-08-09T19:14:00.000-07:00

My laptop is home again. Yeah! I missed it.

Sick Computer

2010-08-06T16:21:00.000-07:00

I am at the library. My computer picked up a virus and is back at the repair shop. I was hoping I would get it back this afternoon. But that didn't happen. I might have to go the whole weekend without a computer. Sigh. It will be ok. I'm working tomorrmow. And later I will see.

Six More Cuffs

2010-08-05T23:25:00.000-07:00

I made six more cuffs today. Denim. Golf fabric. Horseshoe print. Japanese floral. African animal print - this one is to wear.

Will be Sewing

2010-08-02T21:53:00.000-07:00

I worked today at my part-time job. I am not scheduled to work again until Saturday. I am looking forward to sewing this week.

Sew, Baby, Sew!

2010-07-30T16:02:00.000-07:00

A friend has a retail store. Today she bought 18 of my coffee cuffs to sell in her shop. Yeah!!! I'm jazzed.

Niece's Quilt

2010-07-28T08:09:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I start projects that I simply cannot seem to complete. Here is one of them - my niece's quilt. It has signatures from the guests at her wedding in 2004. Yesterday I finished all the crazy patch blocks. So I am one step closer to a finished quilt.

Adoption.

2010-07-19T06:33:00.000-07:00

I am downsizing and might have to put Molly and her sister (aka Tyroam I and Tyroam II) up for adoption. I am not sure if I am willing to part with them, however. I need to give the idea more thought. And, there is Ginger, too - the doll I made a few years ago in the Gathering Place class in Rupert, Idaho.

Restless

2010-07-18T21:15:00.000-07:00

I must admit to being a bit restless. I have no plans to go anywhere - no time, no money. It is not that long ago that I drove to Arizona and California in April - almost 3,000 miles. I would like to go camping for a couple of days, but I don't know anyone who would go with me. Sigh. I could go alone. I think it would be more fun with a friend or friends.

And...more cuffs...

2010-07-15T12:45:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am still sewing coffee cuffs. I am doing more embellishing for the more or less artsy ones. The horse fabric cuff was a special order.

50 + 3

2010-07-10T23:04:00.000-07:00

Here is a stack of 50 finished cup cuffs. I had three more, but they have gone to new homes already.

Batik Cuff

2010-07-08T22:53:00.000-07:00

Marilyn's daughter (Kathy) gave me this strip of 4 batik squares that were leftover from a quilt she made. I found it today while I was going through my stash. I just happened to have a small batik piece - the gray and white. It was just enough to make this cup cuff. I think this is my favorite cuff so far. LOL

Quilted Cuffs

2010-07-07T20:49:00.001-07:00

I spent most of the day sewing. I made a bunch of crazy patch quilted cup cuffs. I now have twelved quilted ones finished. I have made a total of 42 cuffs - I think. I have given three away.

Also, I did some volunteer work for Jubilee House.

32 Cuffs

2010-07-06T21:08:00.001-07:00

I have finished 32 coffee cup cuffs. Today I made some crazy patch ones. They are so much fun to make.

More Cup Cuffs

2010-06-30T22:47:00.001-07:00

I made more cup cuffs. Can you tell I am having fun making them? I am going to modify the pattern a bit and make more.

Coffee Cup Cuffs / Sleeves

2010-06-29T16:58:00.000-07:00

I made three coffee cup cuffs earlier today. I have 18 more cut out and ready to sew. I am going to take some to the Lavender Festival. I hope they will sell there. I am using Insul-Bright Needled Insulated Lining for the batting. I was able to get 20 out of 1/2 yard.

Sewing Again

2010-06-28T08:07:00.001-07:00

I have not been sewing much since I returned from Arizona in April. Mostly I have been reading and volunteering my time with our Eritrean refugees. However, last night I cut out fabric for about a dozen or so table runners, and did the first stitching on nine of them. I think I will be sewing today.

Outfit

2010-06-13T14:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo of Lindy in the outfit I made for her:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30679478&op=1&view=all&subj=712072165&id=1474794060
Isn't she adorable???

Patches

2010-05-29T20:13:00.001-07:00

Here are some of the patches I earned on bicycle rides many years ago. Most of them were with the AYH (American Youth Hostel) Arizona Bicycle Club. One of them is for the Hekaton Classic 25 mile ride in California in 1982. I think it was around Livermore.

The one I am proudest of is the National Century - League of American Wheelman - 100 miles from Tempe, AZ to Casa Grand, AZ and back. I bought my bicycle in March 1978 and did that ride in September of the same year.

Also, there is a patch for Angels Landing in Zion National Park. I did that hike in 1981.

Oh...so many memories.

Tutti Fruiti

2010-05-16T19:32:00.000-07:00

This outfit is almost finished. I still need to put the waistband on the bloomers. I have more tutti fruiti / seersucker fabric in other colors and patterns.

Beret

2010-05-13T21:40:00.000-07:00

I made this beret today. It is reversable.

Licorice

2010-05-07T18:28:00.000-07:00

I love licorice, especially the soft Aussie style. Today we had samples of different flavors at Costco. I have a new favorite flavor now - Lucky Country Aussie Style soft gourmet Marionberry. It is yummy. This company has green apple, strawberry, pineapple, and black cherry, also. Oh...and black.

Balloons

2010-05-03T08:44:00.000-07:00

Piper and Taylor had fun playing with these balloons.

Pacific Ocean

2010-05-02T20:13:00.000-07:00

I took these pictures when I was in California last month. Tammy and Lindy and I went to see the Pacific Ocean. This was near Marshall, CA.

Enjoying Pasta

2010-04-30T21:58:00.000-07:00

We went to Wildflower Bread Company Cafe for dinner one night. We love Wildflower. Here is a photo of Piper enjoying her pasta. Grandma had pasta, too.

Swing, Taylor

2010-04-30T14:05:00.000-07:00

I love this photo of Taylor in action. I took it when I was in Arizona.

At the library

2010-04-29T10:42:00.001-07:00

I am using a computer at the library. My computer is buggy and is at the repair shop getting scrubbed. I should get it back later today or tomorrow.

Little Flag Quilt

2010-04-24T10:25:00.000-07:00

I made this little flag quilt many years ago. It is about 12 x 17 inches. For a while it hung in my cubicle when I worked at Willitts Designs in Petaluma, CA

Fabric

2010-04-22T11:47:00.000-07:00

I stopped at only one quilt shop while traveling. It was in Battle Mountain, NV. I bought on sale a yard of Japanese fabric and a yard and a half of rainbow and butterfly flannel and two FQ's. That's it.

See!!!

Home Again

2010-04-20T19:22:00.001-07:00

I arrived home a little after 7 PM today. I'm pooped. I had a great trip. I still need to unpack and check my work schedule.

Waking Up in Winnemucca

2010-04-20T08:06:00.000-07:00

I left Rio Vista around 10:30 AM yesterday. I stopped at Ross to shop in Lodi, but bought nothing.
I enjoyed crossing the Sierra's. It was a beautiful sunny day. The sunlight bounced of the snow capped mountains. The traffic going east was light. YEAH!
I drove around Reno and found a Ross and TJ Maxx, but bought nothing. Then I had dinner at a Boston Market. It was ok, not great. From Sparks, NV I called and made a motel reservation as I knew it would be late when I got here. It was almost 9 PM. I really like to stop earlier, but the day just got away from me. (Lousie from SK and I stayed at this motel a few years ago - Santa Fe Inn. It is a nice place with huge rooms, breakfast, and wifi.)
I am really tired. It should be an easy 4 1/2 hour drive today - most on I 80. There is really no place to shop.....er...er...er except for a little qult shop which I think is in Battle Mountain.

Rio Vista

2010-04-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

I arrived in Rio Vista on Wednesday evening. I am visiting, resting and relaxing at my sister's home. That's about it so far.

Bakersfield, California

2010-04-13T20:17:00.001-07:00

I had a nice lunch and visit with my brother in Palm Springs this afternoon.
The drive up I-10 and I-210 was not my kind of drive. The traffic was heavy - including many big trucks.
I am staying overnight in Bakersfield tonight.

California!

2010-04-12T21:18:00.000-07:00

I just arrived in Blythe, CA a few minutes ago.
This morning I had a nice visit with my cousin Becky in Gilbert. In the afternoon I had a nice visit with her mother, my Aunt Ella, who is 94, in Winkleman, AZ.
It was a long day of driving -first on dusty desert roads through the open pit mining area and mountains, later on I-10 which had heavy traffic from south of Tempe and west of Phoenix. It was not fun driving west toward the bright setting sun. I usually do not travel alone at night. This was one time I made an exception.

With Twins in Tempe

2010-04-10T10:21:00.000-07:00

I arrived in Tempe just before the appointed time. When I got to the door Taylor came running to give her "grandma" a hug. Piper was more reserved at first. I had to ask for a hug. Later we played games and entertained each other. Piper came around and was her sweet affectionate self. Both girls are very "chatty."
I read "The Princess and the Pea" story to them. We got out the quilts I made for the story and showed them how to pile them up and we found a naked Barbie for the Princess. Later Taylor dressed Barbie in a princess gown. We don't know where in there mountain of toys the "pea" is.
Mark and the girls had a work related event to attend this morning. I am going to go shopping. I still have a gift card to Ross that my sister gave me for Christmas.
I am not sure what we will do this afternoon. We are going out for dinner tonight.

Waiting for 6:30 PM

2010-04-09T17:35:00.000-07:00

I am at a McDonald's not far from where my son lives. I am going to meet him at his house at 6:30PM.

Leaving Lake Havasu City

2010-04-09T09:33:00.000-07:00

I was up at 6:30 AM. The car is packed up. I am back at McDonald's for free WIFI. I need to stop for gas and then I will be on my way again.
I drove around LHC yesterday. It seemed like a was going around in circles. Maybe I was. In the evening I had a nice visit with the priest and his wife at the church - St. Peter, the Aleut, Orthodox Church.
I was not cold last night. :0) It wa about 11 PM when I went to bed.

London Bridge

2010-04-08T13:38:00.000-07:00

I am having lunch (Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and Onion Rings) at the Makai Cafe right next to the London Bridge in LHC. Free WIFI. Yeah!

It was down right cold last night when I slept (or tried to sleep) on my airmattress at my friend's house. Silly me. I didn't bring a quilt or blanket. I did notice a space heater in the other bedroom. I should have used that. I was not thinking. Instead I put on a long sleeved shirt over my night gown. Later I added a long denim shirt to warm my bare leg. Sigh.

I spent part of the morning getting my car interior cleaned up and organized. It looks much better.

Now it is hot here. I have been driving around...including driving over the London Bridge two or three times. There is lots of traffic. Tourists, too. There are big umbrella over the tables. You can see just a little of the bridge above and to the right of the couple. I can't get a good photo with my webcam as the sun is too bright. I will try my camera later.

Greetings from Lake Havasu City

2010-04-07T18:17:00.000-07:00

Day 2 - Ely, NV to Lake Havasu City, AZ - so far 412 miles

I am currently at McDonald's for WIFI. There is WIFI at my friend's house, but the reception is poor. I can't use my computer there right now. Maybe it will clear up later.
It was a long drive. I was ok with it. Some times it takes me a day or two to get in the "groove." In spite of: 1. "I need a potty right NOW." And none in sight. Close call. 2. A one lane slow down due to road work. 3. Terrible traffic on the Interstate through Las Vegas. And no I didn't stop. 4. More heavy traffic through Bullhead City, AZ. 5 I-40 really needs resurfacing in this area.
Tomorrow I will have a look around LHC. And rest a little, too.

Coffee is Ready!

2010-04-07T06:32:00.000-07:00

I forgot to bring in the Melita thingy last night and did not want to go outside in the cold this morning before I had a cup of coffee. So................. I punched a hole in a plastic cup with a fork, put the fliter in, then added coffee grounds, and poured in hot water. I had to hold it over my cup; but, hey, it worked out quite well. I am enjoying my coffee.
I didn't sleep all that well. Weird dreams. Felt stressed. And the old body is kind of stiff from sitting so long.
I hope I will feel like driving all the way to Lake Havasu City - about 400 miles. But...if I don't, that's ok. It will be a more interesting drive today with places to stop along the way and stretch my legs.

The photo is from my room's window.