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I am a little out of touch Where are you going? I have been sick since the last of Nov. and can not do all of this.
by toogie
15 Feb 2018
Going to Florida on a bus trip. I'm sorry you've been sick so long. Did you have the flu? So many people did this winter. Hope you feel up to sewing soon.
85867Excellent work! You are amazing and I hope you have a great journey!
173580Wow, what a smart lady you are. I need to connect with someone like you and your group - I hope you all have a great time.
1529Wow! What a wonderful group of goodies for those n your travel group!!
by toogie
14 Feb 2018
Thank you, I hope so. Everything is different than other trips, except the valet trays and the zipper bags. Those are a repeat.
22354What a lucky group you are traveling with! Tell us how these are given out-do you play games for them? Have a wonderful trip. Hugs. Nan W
by toogie
14 Feb 2018
Yes, we do play games, but this one will be the 'grand finale'. For it we have tickets, to which they have a stub to match. If their ticket matches the one drawn, they win. For this game though it is a 2 part drawing. We all put in a dollar (only if they want to play). The first drawing is for this bag, or whatever nicer gift, we have. The second draw is for the loot, the $44. if everyone participates. Instead of a dollar to shop, someone has $44.00! Just a bit of fun while traveling. You know 'kids' (us) have to have activities while riding-lol
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60484My goodness, you have been busy! Love your variety and I'm sure everyone will appreciate whichever gift they receive. It is more blessed to give than receive so I'm sure that YOU will be blessed beyond measure. Hugs, Avis
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
I get my satisfaction when I complete something Avis, that's all I need. I'm sure they will all like whatever they get, as they are a great bunch of people.Thanks for looking!
3003Wonderful assortment of goodies, Toogie...I hope you have safe, wonderful trip and have time to relax and enjoy!
313855Upon seeing what wonderful gifts you make and give, you will have loads of new best friends.
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
You think? Some of them have no idea where the gifts come from and I like it that way.
Although the last trip, to my embarrassment, my niece did announce all the gifts were made by me. I didn't want anyone to know, as they might feel like they should get me something. That is not what I intended. I did it to help my niece.
1572Looks like a great amount of work to me. I hope when you get to Florida that the sun is shining and it makes you feel better. Hugs for your losses. Wish I were meeting you in Florida!
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
Oh I wish you were too!!!
I want to feel the sunshine on my skin and no cold, rainy weather. I just know I will feel better. Look in Projects what I just posted. I feel like the cat who just licked the milk off her face!-lol-very satisfied.-lol
158553Fantastic stash-how you accomplish and so sick I'll never know-I can't even do it when I am well, Crazy sicknesses going around this year. I am deaf in my right ear due to severe ear infection and left not hearing so well. Still coughing a bit. Had knee surgery in Oct and hurt it how I don't know, but hurts again, then end of Dec last appt for eye surgery. I noticed that eye drooping a little. I did sew today some, I promise--our downstairs heater is out and holding 59 in the downstairs right now so freezing. I hope your well and enjoy wherever your going--I hope somewhere warm.
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
I hope its warm too Patti. Sorry you've had one thing after the other. Is your hearing loss permanent? I hope you get straightened out soon and warm up. I hate the cold.
18272Lovely gifts. You did quite a few considering you have not been well. Enjoy the trip. Hugs
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
Thank you Shirley. I talked to her earlier and she wanted some cord wraps, too. I am glad I had a dozen ahead.
52676Projects well done, now sit back and enjoy your trip!
41781Congratulations on your achievements you have done very well considering everything else that's been going on in your life recently
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
It seems I only stop when the fevers make me sleep. Thank goodness those have stopped and MAYBE I will get to go on this trip. I still haven't packed......Thanks for looking!!!
114317Beautiful gifts! I'm sure everyone will be pleased. And using the same colors - They all look like sunny Florida. I'm glad you got well. I was beginning to wonder if you would be well enough to make the trip. Have fun!
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
I still haven't packed, but if I stay well this week, I'll go. I think sunny weather will do me good. Thanks!
5431Ooh! Toogie these are all gorgeous and we know how much effort goes into making any machine embroidery item. I think you are wonderful to do so much for this trip with all that has been going on in your life, but hey, you are amazing. Hope you are starting to feel better and I'm so sorry about all the losses in your family and your niece's family too. Love Chris
by toogie
14 Feb 2018
Thank you Chris. This was the only uncle I had left, my dad's brother. It was hard on my niece losing her brother only 3 1/2 years older than her.
You give me far too much credit, because we all know how busy you stay too. I am feeling better, although I thought I would freeze where I stood, at the graveyard! I huddled with some cousins and one of the ones on my right was shivering more than me! I hope it doesn't make me re-lapse and that is one reason I'm not packing until almost the last minute.
234253Great job. Your gifts look fabulous, all will be very much appreciated
by toogie
14 Feb 2018
I am better thank you and hope to be fit by the week-end. Thank you for looking at the gifts.
10294You are amazing. That was a lot of work.
109762Love - love - love all the hard work - it shows - great job!!!
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
Thanks Laura, I still am thinking of a tote maybe. I like to have a 'grand' prize. If so, I need to get busy again ....and pack!-lol
95274That's more than one per guest. Each is a surprise, right? You did just fine and you've had a lot on you lately. (Hey, why limit it to lately?)
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
We seem to always run short, if we decide to play more games. My niece is 'suppose' to have one for each, but just in case, I have 6 extra here.
66506I think you did a wonderful job Toogie. I don't think you need to worry about how much you got done. People should be pleased with what they get. These are wonderful gifts. I think that it is wonderful that you were able to get this many done with as ill as you have been. I am sorry to hear about your uncle passing and others in your family. Hugs.
by toogie
13 Feb 2018
Thank you.
I want to start on a project of my own but don't ever seem to be able, with one thing or another. Looking at this photo sure seems I used the same color a lot. May need to switch some things out.
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