by toogie 15 Feb 2014

Guess who is back?? got my pc fixed! While I was away I emb and made 3 hooded towels,some easter and valentine coasters, and 20 prayer quilts! ....That was before we lost power due to ice storms.We were fortunate and were only out 18 hours.My daughter and her family had to come stay here, until theirs was restored,which was the next day.Avery had to do without her pump for 2 nights but she faired well.I have photos of her and Nora in the baby bed in my kitchen/living area.We had to shut off all the rooms except this one as we could only keep this part warm.You should have seen what I wore.I was layered but I also kept that blue hood on (the one in SEWING).Nora would stare at me,but she really wanted to cry.I told her ,well you have one on too!-LOL- I kept her coat and hood on until we got the room warm enough......You sure do appreciate power esp. once you have lost it and its restored.One of my grandsons work for the power company.His 'big' boss woke the family up, knocking on their door at 1:30 the first morning,to send them out to restore power.I thought of the men all that time.We think we are cold in the house,they are out in it.His mom told him to layer up,which he did,but he said his boots got wet and then his feet stayed cold....Also, I went to the ER with irregular heatbeat so seeing a cardiologist.Probally caused we danced, only about 3 or 4 times, at my SIL and BIL's 50th anniversary party,LOL I'm okay...Hope all of you had a nice Valentines Day...Of course,I stopped by Projects,before Community and took a peek at all the lovely items.Cuties have been busy,I had to go back quite a number of pages,to catch up.I also noticed we have a good number of newbies,I don't recognize.Looks like everyone is doing a nice job!..Well,I don't know who missed me,but I missed all of you! Glad to be 'home'-Toogie

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by marianb 17 Feb 2014

Welcome back, we did miss you! you certainly did a lot of sewing while your pc was out, I became a Nanna for the 10th time.. Zackary Leslie Betts born 6th feb weighing 8lb 4ozs and 20in long, her smallest of the 4 boys. Will put up photo in couple days

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toogie by toogie 17 Feb 2014

The smallest?!!!!! Congratulations Nanna,I also have 10, and would love to see the photos-Toogie

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by graceandham 16 Feb 2014

I noticed your absence. Good to see you back and mostly okay. I think the heart thingis not the dancing, it's all that stitching. My goodness! Take care.

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toogie by toogie 16 Feb 2014

Maybe if the pc didn't get fixed so quick, I could have finished that quilt.-LOl-If I start on it again,I may well have to see a cardiologist!-LOl

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by sewilso 15 Feb 2014

Yayyy!!! Glad to see you, I have missed you very much. I know you're happy about the computer and power, when our internet goes out, it's pretty hohum around here but then I actually get more done, and being without power makes you appreciate electricity most of all. Amen! Welcome back Toogie!!! I hope the dr gives you a clean bill of health too. I have missed your seeing your projects. God bless you and all cuties too!
Sharon

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

Thank you Sharon,such a warm feeling to know I was missed.Speaking of projects, have you made any of those Snuggler things you wrap a baby in? I got the pdf file and printed out the pattern but not sure if I pieced it together right.Looks somewhat ok,guess I'll just have to make one and see.

sewilso by sewilso 15 Feb 2014

No, I surf the net the best. lol! I bet my new grandson would like one though, I have so many projects I want to do, I sure hope I get more ambitious, I want to work fewer hours so I have more time, and hopefully semi retire at the end of the year. I'm glad you got lots of sewing done before your power went out. I've not been to projects yet to see if you have shared them but after supper will mozy that way. I bet you did it right though, you're one smart cookie!!!

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by pennifold 15 Feb 2014

So glad that you are back to "normal" once again. Going without power is not fun! I'm glad that you all got to stay nice and warm though in your kitchen. The grands are growing and I love the look on Nora's face! Love Chris

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

She looks like she is shocked! I did look like a bag lady,I was so wrapped up.Their brother was bored,bored,bored.He would ask if this thing worked or that worked.We told him it all works but not without electricity!

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by CymbleneJones 15 Feb 2014

It's good to see you again Toogie! I bet your booties came in handy for sure. We weren't without power this year, but in the ice storm of 1993 we were out of power for 4 days. My kids ate so much tuna fish that they won't hardly touch it now, but we survived.

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

I can relate to that ! Kind of like when you were pregnant and threw up so much,you didn't want it for a while or EVER again-lol ....Did you know that I wrote that song for Garth Brooks,"I thank God for unanswered prayer". I sure did. I threw up so much with each pregancy I prayed "Lord just let me die,take me home"- I am glad He hasn't answered my prayer yet.-LOL

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by jrob Moderator 15 Feb 2014

Glad that you are back. I missed you!

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

Ah...that's so nice of you to say.In case you haven't heard,I AM SO HAPPY TO BE IN MY CUTIE HOME!

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by theduchess 15 Feb 2014

Glad you are back! Winter has been a tad too cold for me.

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

Thank you I'm glad too.I also think this has and still is a bad winter.We had a hot summer and now a freezing winter, both to the extreme.

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by dragonflyer 15 Feb 2014

Woo Hoo...glad you are back!!!

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

Woo-Hoo...heaven to be back!

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by debswebster 15 Feb 2014

Hello Toogie, glad you're back! Hope you are all nice and toasty warm again, I cannot begin to imagine how cold you must have been!! I hate the cold and can never get warm enough. We are sitting here at 8pm (South African time) with aircon on as our temperature is 30 deg C. Where is the picture with you in your hoodie please!! LOL

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

If you really must see,click on my name and it will be on the 3rd or 4th page,terrible photo/subject, no reason she's afraid.-lol-I can't take the cold either but we survived,and yes I am warm again.

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by cfidl 15 Feb 2014

I missed you. I saw a hooded towel in projects and I thought of you. Glad you managed well through the storm and got through relatively unscathed.

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

I saw the towels too,aren't they pretty.Good to be missed but Great to be back,thanks-Toogie

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by noah 15 Feb 2014

yes i was wondering thee other day were you went but i knew you would be sewing cause like me its in your blood lol Welcome home :):)hugs Carolyn

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

Thanks for the welcome home,great to be back.I had some designs, saved on my brother card, so I was able to still emb with no pc, but complete shut-down with no electricity.However that wasn't long.I just commented on your basket,I like,in projects.

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by toogie edited 29 Aug 2015

#1-The girls asleep, that night, in the kitchen/living area.It was dark but I have a night setting on my camera. #2 Nora staring at me,that morning, with my hood on-LOL

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sewilso by sewilso 15 Feb 2014

Such cute girls Toogie! I bet they are glad to have power back!

toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

Truth be told,I think they were glad to be at Gram's house-

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by marfa 15 Feb 2014

Good to see you back!

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

Thank you very much,it's good to be back.

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by rescuer Moderator 15 Feb 2014

I know I missed you! So good to have you back and thanks for telling us of your adventures too.
Hugs!

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

What adventures?!-lol-I thought that was just 'life'-LOL

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by Leaha 15 Feb 2014

Don't know where you are but sounds quite an adventure. You now 'Have been there, done that and have the T-shirt.' Welcome back, glad the loved ones are all safe, have a wonderful weekend. Good Health to you.

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

You must be a 'newbie',so Welcome to Cute!

Leaha by Leaha 15 Feb 2014

Yes I am relatively new and am still learning the ins and outs of this forum. The site is wonderful! Thank you for the welcome.
The little one is thinking 'Do I know you???? Grandma????'
Any cute little caption could go there. Take care

debswebster by debswebster 15 Feb 2014

Welcome to the "Cutie" family and forum Leaha!!

Leaha by Leaha 15 Feb 2014

Thank you, debwebster.
I'm not sure of the correct protocols yet, and if I've intruded on or stepped on anyone's toes when or wherever I've posted a note, apologies are in order.

jrob by jrob 15 Feb 2014

No apologies Leaha! You are a Cutie, now.

Leaha by Leaha 15 Feb 2014

Thank you, jrob.

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by asterixsew Moderator 15 Feb 2014

Toogie, good to see you back. One certainly does appreciate electricity and being without for even a short time makes one value what we have.

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toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

We really don't 'notice',think about it,until we don't have any.But boy we do when its back on! Hope you are well and warm

asterixsew by asterixsew 15 Feb 2014

yes now we have our power back too

toogie by toogie 15 Feb 2014

Good for you and thank heaven for the workers,they are busy as bees.

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