Then and Now..

THEN.....Nov. 23rd, 2013....

 NOW....Dec. 7th, 2013....

need I say more?

Walkie Talkie or Early Cell Phone?

So while putting away some stuff in my sewing room I came across this pattern... I had to stop and take a second look...

So what do you think? Walkie Talkie or Cell phone?   I do remember the early portable cell phones, and they looked like this.... just thought it cute... after all, how often did you wear a robe & PJ's while talking on a walkie talkie... on the flip side, yep, cell phones can be worn while in ones PJ's...  lol!

It Was NTOOD...

SO, for NTOOD,,, 'National Tie One On Day' hosted by EllynAnn Geisel (author of, The Apron Book);... I chose to 'Tie one on'... an apron silly goose, I didn't plan on getting verschnickered/snookered or a tad tipsy... instead I tied one on with an Apron.. yep, I pulled out one of my Christmas aprons...  let the Holidays begin!

I decided that this year I would deliver a casserole, a bottle of Vino and a plant...
I wrapped the wine bottle in a cute kitchen towel with a wine motif... how apropos  is that!?...

I have to thank my dear friend, EllynAnn, who reminds us to brighten up some one's Holiday season  with a little  home made or bought goodies, wrapped up in a piece of linen or towel or even an apron...  As they say, 'tis better to give, then receive'... and it is soooo true...

I hate receiving those 'wine tote sacks'... I feel guilty if I toss them,,, and I suspect they may have been re-gifted,,, as naturally I would do.... lol!
So wrapping the wine bottle in a dish towel was perfect,,, and finding a towel with a wine motif was perfect.

So what did you do for NTOOD?
 

Happy Turkey Fest...

To all my dear family and friends,,, may you have a wonderful Thanksgiving....

Work Day...

Today was Work Day here on our new property....
We had a huge Oak tree that was unhealthy and way to close to the house... so long story short... the Insurance company said we had 2 options,,, pay a uber high rate and leave the tree or cut the tree down and get a decent rate... so, it was Bye-Bye tree...
Now it's time to cut the pieces down and stack,,, this wood will cure and be usable by next Fall.

 Gary had to haul the big ones over...

 Set it up for splitting...

 and I operated the machine....

 then Gary flipped the splitter upside... and split the smaller stuff..

 Gary built the cord frames... looks like 2 frames will not be enough... so Gary will have to build 2 more...

One frame nearly stacked.... will this day ever come to and end?

sooo we can kick back have a glass of wine and relax...and think about all the other work projects we have lined up!  lol!