by pennifold 07 Jun 2010

I didn't get the two mixed up. I would hate to think that I had the wrong mechanics working on my machine!

Maarten said it wouldn't take long so I should have it back before the end of the week. I thought I'd do it now as once the kitchen renovations start in a couple of weeks It'll be messy here what with sawdust etc.

So instead of sewing today I rang Amy and she asked me to bring Bella in for a holiday! (after all she is Amy's dog) I dropped her off and had a cuddle with Ophelie - she will be 8 weeks old this week! Time is flying by!

I then went to Spotlight and bought some gorgeous fabric for Aqualina's quilt (can't wait to put it somewhere) then got some lovely napkins for my annual ladies Christmas luncheon. It's traditional this year Red, white/gold and green.

Then I dropped into a gorgeous Kitchen shop called Kitchen Essentials and bought 8 creme caramel ramekins and a bottle of reduced Balsamic vinegar - yummy with a capital Yum!!!!

Dropped back to Amy's around 11.30 and had a cup of tea and a crumpet and then filled up the car with petrol and came home. I've cleaned out the dresser in the dining room and have put all the crockery etc. in the back room cupboard.

I'm just about to clear out the bureau in the loungeroom and put all the crockery from in there out into the back cupboard too! I am so glad it's empty on the right hand side of it. That was where all my sewing stuff was originally and now that I have my cupboard down here in my sewing room it's empty.

It's about 4.00pm Monday afternoon and we are going back into town this evening for dinner at a local hotel for Steve's birthday - Amy's partner. He is 38 today! He doesn't know that we are all coming for dinner to celebrate with him.

Darling Amy gave him a silver ingot with Ophelie's little finger print in it. It's gorgeous - it is actually a key ring and so he'll keep his house/car keys on it. He is smitten with his little girl, it's lovely to watch.

Gee, the young fathers of today are wonderful!

Anyway enough of my rambling. I might just tidy up my sewing room whilst I'm in here.

Love and blessings Chris

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Comments (7)

by melita 09 Jun 2010

You had a busy day, but fun at the same time.

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by pennifold 09 Jun 2010

Thanks Melita - at least it kept me busy. Love and blessings Chris

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by joann13100 08 Jun 2010

I'm worn out just reading what all you got done in one day. Wish I could get half of that done----
It feels like someone cut off your arm to be without your sewing machine. It's a very odd feeling.

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by pennifold 09 Jun 2010

Thanks Joann - you are right about not having the sewing machine - it's like part of your body is not with you!

LOL! love and blessings Chris

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by lbrow 07 Jun 2010

Isn't it amazing what we get done when we do not have our machines?. Know how you feel, it's kinda like I use to feel when one of my girls went to spend the weekend away from home I missed them terribly. *

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by pennifold 08 Jun 2010

Yup, know just what you mean! Love and blessings Chris

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by asterixsew Moderator 07 Jun 2010

Sounds like the week I have just had. My machine has not been used as my holiday week went while away or having a huge clear out. Sewing will happen sometime hopefully soon but as I am back at work, not yet. Enjoy having your baby back

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by pennifold 07 Jun 2010

It's lovely to have a break from sewing - but only for a little bit! I'm so used to having something to do sew.

I can't wait for it to come back. Love chris

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by shirlener88 07 Jun 2010

Oh my Chris - you have been busy - you wouldn't have had any time for sewing or stitching, Hehehe! I am so happy to hear that you get so much done in a day. I took Rick to his therapies this morning - we are both tuckered out now. Him from working out and me from sitting and talking to other wife's. Hehehe!

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by pennifold 08 Jun 2010

Sounds just like what you need though - it's always good to talk to some other folk. I'm happy to read that Rick's therapy is going along nicely.

Love and blessings Chris

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by 02kar Moderator 07 Jun 2010

Oh my. Perhaps we all need to take our machines in so we can get other things done. Looks like you had a busy, productive and lovely day.

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by pennifold 07 Jun 2010

It seems like that doesn't it? Well, at least I got things done that I wouldn't normally do. Love Chris

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by designgirl 07 Jun 2010

WOW, Chris you have had a very busy Monday. You better get a good nights sleep. It is Monday morning here in Ontario. The sun is shining looks like it is going to be a great day. Hugs Lynn.

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by pennifold 07 Jun 2010

Thanks Lynn. I actually got to bed at midnight - we all went out for dinner and when I got home I wasn't sleepy so sat up till midnight watching Alien 3! I saw it years ago, but it's still a nailbiter!

It's now Tuesday morning 8.30am - Cooper will be here at 11.00 - thank God he is better, so he should sleep well - well that's the plan!!!!!!!!!
Love Chris

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