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by pennifold 10 Jan 2023

Hi Cuties, haven’t done much today, just relaxing on our own.

We are off on a Hot air Balloon ride in the morning and we have to get up at 3.00am!!!! We are half an hour away from the meeting point at Peterson House - so we will leave at 3.30 and they’ve asked us not to be late. Apparently they inflate balloon around 4.00am. This morning there was a heavy fog, so I hope not so much tomorrow.

We went out for breakfast early and I came home to do some sewing, ironing, washing etc. it’s very hot here again and it’s best just to relax. I managed to finish off my new navy blue runner- it’s a Sweetpea Christmas table runner, but for this one I chose blues. I did an earlier one in the traditional colours late last year.

On Thursday Jewls (my sister) is turning 68 and we’ve invited her and Mum to come up here to Montvalley. I’ve sent instructions but she has a SATNAV and will follow that in her car.

Mum will finally get her neck-brace off next Monday - she can’t wait. She commented to Jewls that she wished she could go back with her for her to look after mum - all the time!!!! Jewl’s can’t do that as Mum needs full time care for everything- feeding, showering/toileting, dressing etc. we both feel so helpless!

Hope everyone is going OK. Love Chris

table-runner SweetPea

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Comments (6)

by noah 10 Jan 2023

I bought this runner i should give it a try .Yours look awesome big hugs xxxxxxx

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by pennifold 10 Jan 2023

Hi Carolyn, you will love doing it. It’s such an easy pattern. Love Chris

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by crafter2243 Moderator 10 Jan 2023

I love your runner. Blues and purples are my favorite colors. Gorgeous.

I hope you enjoyed your hot air balloon ride. I admire people that can do this and not be afraid of heights . I can understand your Mom being happy to have that neck brace removed. That must have been uncomfortable.

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by pennifold 10 Jan 2023

Hi Angie, mine too!!!

We had a wonderful flight it was so calm and quiet!

Mum is really happy to be getting that thing off!!! Love Chris

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by 02kar Moderator 10 Jan 2023

I'm glad you are relaxing! You need to rest after the past couple of months. I love the runner. I hope you share pictures of your hot air balloon ride. I know they tend to go up at sunrise. Something about the conditions at that time are more conducive. It sounds like your mum and Jewls have had a pleasant reunion and great that Jewls will be able to celebrate her birthday in a beautiful setting with loved ones.

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by pennifold 10 Jan 2023

Hi Karen, yes it will be lovely to see them here. It’s a beautiful part of the Hunter Valley. I wish I could put up a video of where we are staying. You are right about going up early. I posted in Personal!! Love Chris

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by sonjapotgieter 10 Jan 2023

Yes it is so Sad..But hang in there for her..Thinking of you and Hoping she is going to enjoy het outing!!Work is Beautiful

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by pennifold 10 Jan 2023

Thanks Sonja I’m sure Mum will love coming out for a day. We have yet to tell her that we are selling her home. It’s been a tough decision, but necessary. Love Chris

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by sebsews 10 Jan 2023

Good for you to take time to relax! Wow on the balloon ride, I love watching them but have no desire to go for the ride. Your table runner is stunning. I remember the one you made last year, and it inspired me to get the design. Happy birthday Jewls! For sure Mum will be happy to rid of the neck brace. I understand the care routine required for our loved ones with Dementia. You and Jewls are doing an amazing job with your Mum. Love, hugs and flowers Suzanna

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by pennifold 10 Jan 2023

Thanks Suzanna, it’s been great getting things done this holiday break.
Can’t wait for Jewls to come up here tomorrow for her birthday and to bring Mum too. We bought Prawns and I’ve still got some Plum Pudding left from Christmas for dessert. Thanks for your kind words re looking after Mum. Jewl’s has had fun clearing out Mum’s home. We’ve got another Open House this Saturday. We come home Monday night after catching up with John and Deirdre (who owns this home) in the afternoon and dinner. Love Chris

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by asterixsew Moderator 10 Jan 2023

This is a great table runner Chris. Good to hear you are relaxing and creating lovely work while away. Thanks for the update on your mum. Hope your ballon ride goes well and you enjoy it

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by pennifold 10 Jan 2023

Thanks Caroline, the balloon ride was wonderful. And thanks for your comments. Love Chris

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