TGIF!!!!!!

Good Morning Everyone!!

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I think I'm the first one awake this morning and thought I would begin our daily thread. That sounds a lot like daily bread, and that's sort of what our group is about! Going a day without the forum feels a lot like starving!!

It's going to be another scorcher here today with temps in the 100's. It hit 107 degrees yesterday. Aren't the fires in the northwest and Colorado terrible? My daughter lives south of Albuquerque and the fire is in northern New Mexico. It makes this Mom nervous! My grandkids are in California and they are having problems of their own there!

July 4th is almost on us. I guess this launches the official time to begin making our quilted holiday items...Christmas in July and all that! Even my little local fabric shop got in their Christmas and Halloween prints!! It wouldn't hurt me to sew a few holiday table runners. I hope M* comes out with a new runner for Christmas this year....Hint, Hint Jenny!!

We have nothing fun planned for this weekend. We will work at our apartments all day tomorrow and recoup on Sunday. DH will have Wednesday off next week for the 4th. What are your plans for the weekend and for the 4th? As dry as everything is around here I hope there are no fires set off by fireworks. Fireworks are a big deal around here.

I wish you all a terrific Friday! I will be cleaning house and catching up with the laundry...maybe I'll get to make my M* flags this afternoon!!

Hugs All Around, Barb

Hi Barb, I'm not far behind you on the wake up part of the day, only because after 4 hours of swimming with the grandkids yesterday, this grandma was toast, and the evening was spent lolling around and snoozing off and on, so I think I'm caught up on my sleep. Couldn't even muster up the strength to get down to work on a quilt I was messing with earlier in the week.

Love the 4th, but that means the tipping point of a teacher's summer toward next semester, instead of away from last semester, and the time sure does seem to fly by when we are off!

Must clean something of this very dusty, cluttered house, because I may have to do something this weekend that I haven't done for a very long time--entertain, which also means COOK! My brother's birthday is Saturday, and we usually do something to celebrate it. I layed out to my girls yesterday, "Want to do something for Rich's birthday?" and nobody bit on that, including the one with the patio, great grill and lovely swimming pool, so I guess it will be up to me to get things going and invite them over here. I'd rather be quilting, but cleaning does have to be done at some point in time.

Have a great, cool day. If I spend it in the basement, I won't even know how hot it is outside. Hope every one else has a place to hide out from the searing temps!

Our celebration day here is Australia Day on 26th January so I have ages to make my Aussie flags. Our Friday is nearly over and I'm off to put the electric blanket on. We're in the middle of one of our coldest, wettest Winters for many years and its pretty chilly up here in the hills. Thank goodness we had gas heating put in last week!

Clive has a Men's Breakfast early tomorrow and I plan to stay in bed for an extra hour or so and catch up with my reading. Hope to make some headway with the lap quilt I started yesterday. Couldn't do much today and my daughter and granddaughters popped round to make some birthday cards this afternoon and I've been working in our church cafe from 9.00 till 2.00.

Got the results from my scans and blood tests and relieved to find its nothing life threatening - but I do have numerous gall stones and will need to modify my diet if I want to avoid surgery.

Well I've been up since about 3 AM. Just another one of those nights. Can't wait for this workday to be over because then my vacation starts. We will be spending the week at camp on the lake. YAY! I had hoped to do a bunch of sewing but one project is a gift for my DS's Bday which is July 8th and he's coming to camp for this week end. Then we have guests for Tues. and Wed. and again the following weekend. I have to pick up all my sewing stuff when guests come. Friday we have to come home for the day as both DH and I have PT appointments. That only leaves Mon. and Thurs. for sewing - heaven forbid DH and I want to go do something together. At least this will get our obligated invites over for the summer. Don't get me wrong, it will be fun with our guests. We have Lake Carmi Days which is a series of fun events throughout the week. My fave is the fireworks over the lake on the 3rd. Love fireworks! We are hosting our street block party on the 14th. At least that is potluck. The summer at camp seems so short; especially since we rent it out for August - got to pay for it somehow.

Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday. I'll be missing you since we don't have Internet or phone at camp. Going to have to find some wifi with my iPad mid week so I don't have withdrawals.

Hugs,

Good morning everyone. It will be a scorcher here today as well. Talked to hubby last night and they are on the last legs of their journey across the country. They should be home tomorrow. I am looking foward to spending time with my son. I just wish DIL had come too.

I am off to Kingston today to watch my youngest graduate. I am not sure is he is 1st or 2nd overall and we find that out this afternoon. I better bring kleenex because I know I will cry either way. I am such a softie.

I did go to an auction sale last night and I did not stay very long. There were a couple of sewing machines that I fancied, BUT I already have 5. Did I really need another one? And where the heck would I put it.

This weekend is Canada Day weekend. We will just enjoy the celebrations.

To all of you out there, have a safe and wonderful weekend.

Good morning! It's going to be another scorcher, over 100, here today. We're having "power flickers" where the electricity goes off just long enough to lose the Dish signal and have to reset the clock on the microwave. It's probably due to so many air conditioners and fans running.

So glad this week at work is winding down...It's been tense the past couple of days due to a coworker's inappropriate behavior. Poor thing, she didn't accomplish anything but make herself look bad. Maybe the tensions will be eased after the weekend.

Prayers for all those needing them. Depending on your part of the world, stay cool, or stay warm, and be safe!

Good morning, Quilty Friends! Can't believe next week is the 4th already! The heat is coming. The midwest sure is being hit....and those wildfires further west. So awful. Do we have members struggling out there? Prayers to them.

Glad all went well with your tests, Jane. Phew.....
Happy Canada Day, Monique. Jean, yea...cleaning has to be done sometime. It's hard work dusting down the sewing machine. hehe Have a great time at camp, Nancy. You are due for some relaxing. Barb, hope the work goes smoothly at the apts....thanks for the square instructions, just what I needed!

I'm going to shut down the windows and hopefully keep most of the heat out today. Must do some cleaning, too, for company coming in a week or so. Yea to the company, yuck to cleaning.

Have a great weekend.
Cynthia

Good morning....

Hot again today...it's already 80 degrees here http://www.graphicsgrotto.com/emotic...emweather2.gif

I work on Monday then I'm on vacation for the rest of the week http://www.graphicsgrotto.com/emotic.../emparty22.gif
Don't have too many plans for vacation - on the 4th we will go to a county fair and then fireworks after http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/4t...of-liberty.gif

Last night I had an e-mail from All Brands that gave me the owner's cell phone number and said he wanted me to call. So I called and he walked me through getting the Kenmore stitching as it is supposed to....so I'm a happy camper http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...rn/gifs/24.gif

Hope everyone has a wonderful day....prayers and hugs to all!

Yep, that. HOT. Nasty business it is, and at work I just can't motivate and get things done because the temps are so high and humid. Inside. I really pity and fear for those who work outside this weekend.

I posted a photo the other day of Layla. It is currently tied for first place in the challenge I entered. Tied with a PUPPY!!! lol.... Tie breaker announced tomorrow...

And WHO said Holiday quilting? Oh, CR@P we are on the downside of the year starting Sunday!!!! YIKES!!!!!!!

Stay cool everyone. Carry water everywhere you go, and pace yourselves!!!!

Good Morning All,
I have been up a while but was reading the news sites first. Shame on me!!!!!!:o

I got my binding made yesterday for my Texas wall-hanging and hope to get it sewn on today. I watched Jenny's tutorial on mitered binding last night and will watch it once more before I jump in to sew. I have never tried the mitered corners before. First time for everything.

We reached 110* yesterday. Am not looking forward to the heat today either. I am sure the dryness we are having is going to put a damper on the fireworks this weekend. I don't think they will be putting on too many displays with the risk of fire so high. But I hope everyone has a great weekend anyway.

Hugs and prayers.

Stay cool.

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Must clean something of this very dusty, cluttered house, because I may have to do something this weekend that I haven't done for a very long time--entertain, which also means COOK! My brother's birthday is Saturday, and we usually do something to celebrate it. I layed out to my girls yesterday, "Want to do something for Rich's birthday?" and nobody bit on that, including the one with the patio, great grill and lovely swimming pool, so I guess it will be up to me to get things going and invite them over here. I'd rather be quilting, but cleaning does have to be done at some point in time.

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Oh, Jean - too much time in the sun? Here's the simple solution to your avoidance issues. Run to Wal-Mart, pick up a cake and go 'SURPRISE' at your brother's place. That way you don't have to clean or even pick up when it is time to go home. And, since no one 'bit' on your bait yesterday, don't even invite them . . .

It will be a hot one here too, but no snow so that means I can get out to get dog food. :)
Katie smiled and giggled yesterday for the 1st time in a week, yes, life is good! She ate something more than jelloy stuff so that means her throat is getting better.

Today I have a huge pile of wintery stuff on the sofa needing to be gone through. DH was given a whole house fan last fall as payment for him helping to do stuff at his Aunt's home. With not enough rain here the past week or so, the lawns that were due to be mowed yesterday were not growing so he stayed home. I suggested that with the heat outside, it would be a good day to put in the fan. It took him 4 hours, but it's in and running! I hope to see another drop in the electric bill from that working. So, all that stuff on the sofa came out of a closet area that he had to clear out to get into the attic.

Other than that, I plan on staying inside to hopefully work on some applique. Super hot days are always good for sewing.
I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Guess I got up feeling feisty today - hope that feeling lasts. I did get another owl purse finished yesterday and another one started (even with some major interruptions). Emily begged to come over and 'sew' with Nana. She wanted to learn to embroider tea towels (so we had to find out why they were called 'tea' towels). Then the embroidery patterns I had weren't quite suitable for her little mind, so it was off to find some more appropriate (she chose "Death by Chocolate") . . . Emily also wants an owl purse (as does Michelle) - forget that I spent $$ to get patterns for both kittens and penguins. So I did start one for Emily but hunger overtook us and we decided to eat. Phone call during dinner that the rest of the kids were coming to jump in the pool. Two hours later I'm wiped out and sure not going back to sew.

I'm reading notes about the cold weather down under, the hot weather up here, lack of rain, dry yards, too much snow, too much wind . . . guess that's life.

To those who need special guidance, I pray. I pray for those with health issues - the serious ones, the ones with concerns, and those who don't feel up to par. My friends with many projects scheduled, I pray for time and pleasure. For those who have family with needs, I pray. Those who need a shoulder? Mine are broad. My arms are long. For those without work, I pray something opens up. For those on vacation - enjoy every second. And for all others, laugh and make the very best of what life deals out. Every second is worth the memory.

Well it's after lunch here in the UK . The wind is up but the rain staying off saw the sun last nightfor the first time in a week:) Can't do any sewing at the weekend as I have my granddaughter each weekend and although she's only 3 she knows EVERYTHING :) plus making her quilt .. Have a good safe weekend everyone

My goodness everyone is so busy already this morning. Myself I am just sitting here in a veggie state. Will be going to a bar-b-que later today and spend time with my two favorite boys 4 and 7.

Spent some time at the vets yesterday. Sammy got stung by a bee and had a reaction so had to go get shots. Never new a dog could be allergic to bee stings!

Hope everyone has a great weekend and hugs and prayers to all.

Good morning to you all! Wow, there's lots going on for everyone. Me, I just finished what house cleaning I planned to do and now can spend the day doing what I want--sewing of course! The house is partway torn up; we're installing hardwood flooring in our living room. What a mess it is to tear out the carpeting. It always amazes me how messy construction workers leave a floor. So much dirt! Oh well, I'll have my new floors in real soon now.

We're supposed to get into the 90's today, but so far my temperature gauge says 60. I'll take it over the 90's for sure. I wonder if the weather man got it wrong???

Hello everyone!!

It's warm and dry here in Ireland, which is the best we can expect for Summer. MIL and FIL are in Daycare and Hubby and the pusses are in the study. Hmmmm.... what's a gal to do when she's nothing to do? QUUUUUUUUILT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay! :icon_woohoo:

Have a lovely day everyone!!

Jen x

Good morning to you all...it sounds like everyone is busy and some waiting for vacation to start...YEA!!!!...it is hot and humid here now too...
we are waiting to hear if our son, dil and gds from Charlotte, NC will be visiting next week...they usually do for a few days...I can't wait to see them...
I am sewing together a double slice layer cake...I love the colors---soft and muted ones...probably work on it some more today as it's tooooo hot to go outside....I usually take my handsewing out...we have 2 porch swings...dh and I shoot the breeze and I stitch...
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!!

Good Afternoon Ladies,

Sounds as if everyone has great plans for the week ahead. Myself I am taking tomorrow off as I normally work six days a week. We are planning to take a good friend of ours and head into New Orleans for the day tomorrow. Or for as long as we can handle the heat. We are going to go to the aquarium and then maybe a bar or two on Bourbon St. That is if DH can handle it. If not then we will head home after the aquarium. Will have the 4th off the only plans will to be walk over to Mom and Dads in the evening. My mother is going to fix pulled pork and I will fix pulled beef throw together a potato salad and that will be about it. But it is a day off so it will be a day of rest for us.

Enjoy your day stay cool and dry if you can.

Hot is an understatement. Hit 108 here yesterday. Yes, I know it is early afternoon, but hey watched the kids til 3:00 AM. Hoping to work on putting my disaster quilt back together today. Donna, mitered corners are so easy to do you will never understand why you didn't do them before. Jean, a day in the basement quilting sounds like heaven. Shirley, I would kill for 80 degrees right now. Barb don't over do with the apartments this weekend. Prayers for all that need them, and peace, blessings, and fabric fun to all.