Catchup - March 14th-24th

March 14th

 I'm out on the deck, cool but beautiful, with the Crew and keep hearing this lovely bird call. I finally spotted it, a Blue Jay!!! Spring is definitely in the air, well right now at least!!!

March 15th

Maybe it was a good thing that Angie came home two days sooner as I've had a rough day so far.  It was a slow start getting up, legs were shaky getting ready and slow response to medicated rub.  When I started to feel better I picked up Edna hoping to get in two rounds in the Collection Outlet Mall, nope one off and on painful round only, then lunch and took her home.  Then a quick stop at Sylvia's before coming home to relax!  

At least the pain level maybe hits 2 - 5, not like my previous worst levels of 8 or sometimes 10 in tears!  Hope that's a good sign!

March 16th

Yesterday I finished off and washed my fish, E43 Fish by Manju Talekar July-Nov 2024 - derived from Endruck's 1920 Project pattern #43 reworked by Maria Grazia and Ninetta Caruso (that's a mouthfull). I completed one half a couple days ago, but need a bead for it's eye so on hold till I get some. I've already an idea of how it's going to be!!! The thread used was given to me and the fish measures 1.75 x 3 inches.

I've now finished round #3 of Halyna GailWeaver Dema pineapple doily. I'll continue with this Daisy size 20 Cream but also with my lovely Lizbeth size 20 in #179, I like the tatting better but not sure about the colour.  

This right now would be nice in those clear coasters, might try that with the cream as the thread broke twice and just about a third time on this round.

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCxDwegQpz52ZmAWjelh-x9w

I see lots of tattered ones in yards around the city, this could be a solution!!!

March 17th

Happy St Patrick’s Day to my family and friends!  

Here's a fabric postcard I made for friends last year, something more personal from me to you!

OMGG!!! I'm 90% faithfully doing my physio stretching exercises this past month or so and noticed my clothes, jeans especially, getting looser! My niece and Edna commented on them so today I bought 2 pair size 10s (bought size 12s two weeks ago and I could pinch a good 1/2 inch on each side - returned) and a tunic length jeans shirt from Costco! Oh my I love ❤️ 😍 them all! Nope I'm not dieting but since I was sick with cold/flu last month my appetite is still down and I'm listening to my body when it says I'm full, so care packages home! I still think it's toning up too!

March 18th

Well today was so so till I got to the leg exercises then agony so relieved that with the heating pad. Afternoon I felt better so out for a walk around my block with a stop at Tim's midway, 1.25km in total as I forgot to put on the tracker at first. It was not bad except for the last block home, excruciating, so sat in the car with the heated seat on till it settled before going upstairs! Seems to be getting better, I sure hope so. Shopping is still a killer though!

See the extra 240 steps.

March 19th

Interesting!!!

A lovely day! First a luncheon visit with Pat at Poke Mono and then picked up Edna for a walk along the start of Sturgeon Creek Pathway (hope to walk it all again). She enjoyed the sunshine and we both loved the walk. Me minor pain, but a couple of brief sit downs, I was able to finish off the walk. Again I forgot to set the tracker for the luncheon walk but steps were noted and amounted to 1,300 and a total of 3,493 steps today, just over 1.3km. I feel good and even did my mid-day exercises too.

Sturgeon Creek Pathway 

1300 luncheon walk.

March 20th

Yesterday I finished off and washed my second fish, E43 Fish by Manju Talekar July-Nov 2024 - derived from Endruck's 1920 Project pattern #43 reworked by Maria Grazia and Ninetta Caruso (that's a mouthfull). I've already an idea of how I'll finish them off!!! The second one's thread used is Lizbeth Sz 20 Colour 190 and also measures 1.75 x 3 inches.

March 21st

Today I took some items and Sylvia added her's for our lunch together. We tried to work on this gifted quilty puzzle today but just can't get the border right nor the 16 black squares in between the quilt patches, so we've regretfully given up on it. Then a couple errands, what 15 minutes standing picking out cards and I was in pain down my leg, glad for the heated seat for the car ride home. But zappo energy later!

March 24th

Well I woke feeling better and decided a walk is needed, lovely sunshine. Just as I started I met up with my neighbour Aida and she joined me, even a coffee stop at Tim's. I'm very pleased with myself as I walked just about to Broadway before the pain started to build and fast, sat 10 minutes on a bench then resumed as normal to Tim's and the rest of the way home. Go figure!!!

Catchup - March 3rd-13th

March 3rd

Ohhhhh my three deer walked past the chicken coop single file and then a smaller one joined them! Lexi and Sam are quietly watching.

March 4th

Well guess my feeling good yesterday and walking 2.6km was not a smart idea as last night and today I'm achy! Then physio was trying too but YES it is better and she said my flexibility is better so she knows I'm doing my exercises!!! Okay so down to 1.5km for now!!!

March 5th

I finished round #1 of Halyna GailWeaver Dema doily but I don't like my thread choice. I'll continue with this but also make another with my lovely Lizbeth thread too.

Good morning! Well I did my exercises, Epsom salt bath and finally dressed and sitting on the heating pad. Not sure if this will release so iffy on even a short walk!!! The therapist said 1.5km only next week or so. That's peanuts to what I used to do. And right now I have to change my thinking on that!!!

Nope even feeling lots better, it still was not a day for a walk. But a little is better than none!!!

I knew crocs were good for something!!!

March 6th

For someone out there!!!

March 7th

Hopefully the Crew will behave while I'm out. Drove my sister to her Dr appointment and then lunch with Edna at the Wok Box. Edna says VERY GOOD. We've not been for awhile so she's in her glory, we both are. Stop at Mooks then back!!!

March 8th

The other day I finished round #1 of Halyna GailWeaver Dema doily but I don't like my thread choice. I'll continue with this but also make another with my lovely Lizbeth thread too. Today I used Lizbeth size 20 in #179, I like the tatting better but not sure about the colour.

WOW WOW WOW!!! What a beautiful day!!! I was outside on my camp chair with the Crew a good half hour, maybe more, before I called it quit and brought us in. Then I thought I'd get the same 0.9 walk in but nope, lucky if I did 0.7 (no phone, but one driveway shorter on each side) as the pain started to build up. Now on heating pad but not as bad as a few days ago.

I've finished round #2 of Halyna GailWeaver Dema pineapple doily. I'll continue with this Daisy size 20 Cream but also with my lovely Lizbeth size 20 in #179, I like the tatting better but not sure about the colour.

https://youtu.be/V8vhahzFMKU?si=2GQbaQ5HckPwb0VI

March 9th

GOSH I totally forgot I had done this one by hand for Dryden's Quilt Show and quilt challenge!

March 10th

OMGG!!! The CREW let me sleep through till 8am before they stirred! I checked my alarm and for some reason 7am was shut off! And no accidents!!! I've fixed that for tomorrow!!!

No snow overnight!!!

Well today will be a slow day, I'm achy and not moving fast. On the lookout where the Crew is around me just in case. But dang that wind has a bite, won't be staying out long except for Wheels!!!

It's nippy out there, even Bernese aren't staying out as usual! And the other two well what can I say!!!

March 11th

Ohhh BOY!!! I was into the city for two appointments and drop off/pick up stuff from home. Well it was a bit longer than I should have been but luckily they were good. Someone grabbed one of my shoes and boot onto the couch but luckily didn't chew it! BUT dang it I forgot to pick up two tatting shuttles for a project, oh well I'll do it when home I guess.

March 12th

Well finally Lexi got her tug a war with Sam and they played a while too. She tried convincing me a few times but NO WAY JOSE!!! They even disturbed Wheels and when Sam gave up she tried enticing him, but he just turned the other way!!!

March 13th

YIKES this morning while out with the Crew I heard a loner honking Canada Goose as it flew nearby. Even the Crew looked skyward!

Maybe we'll have an early spring or I feel for them landing on frozen ponds/lakes and snow covered fields!!!

Nifty!!! Plant shelf on front tire side too would be nice under a back side window?

This morning into the city for an appointment then home to get some tatting supplies but forgot the beads! So I started a fish pattern, E43 Fish by Manju Talekar July-Nov 2024 - derived from Endruck's 1920 Project pattern #43 reworked by Maria Grazia and Ninetta Caruso (that's a mouthfull). I completed one half, but need a bead for it's eye so on hold till I get some. I've already an idea of how it's going to be! Otherwise a quiet day!

Catchup - Feb 19th-March 3rd

Feb 19th

I decided I was feeling better and needed a change of scenery. So picked up Edna an headed to the Collection Outlet Mall, a shopping cart from Saks on 5th and two full rounds. Naturally I had to sit down 5 times to relieve pain in my hip but then walking as if nothing was wrong till it built up again. Thank you Edna for my Chai Latte and your Carmel Machiatto break before heading home. 

Edna went home with a couple trail mix muffins, slices of apple cinnamon bread and a couple over ripe apples for future crisp from me!

My easy supper of fried bologna, egg and toast with PB. Dessert will be the end of Edna's apple crisp and salty carmel ice cream!

Feb 20th

Hmmm a so so followup Dr appointment, bloodwork and weight he's happy with. CT would not really show hip issues like x-rays already taken, replaced my blood sugar monitor that sometimes is faulty, updated my Tetnus and Pnemonia Booster shots and scheduling bone density test. He said the coughing cold has also flu like symptoms and tough to get rid of. As for my walking, well just keep going and trying to extend distances. HMMMM

Feb 21st

Local Physiotherapy is booked for Monday! Hopefully this works better than the Pan Am sessions last year! 🙏

I felt better so picked up Edna and walked to, around the English Garden and back to the car. 

Did not do too badly, sat down 4 times to relieve built up hip pain. Ran some errands before Edna treated us to Boston Pizza for supper.

 

Dropped her home and returned to relax too!

Feb 22nd

Here's a beautiful winter scene I'd have loved to try out! Well darn I gave away bags of buttons.

DANG now spring baseball has started!!!

I can only record two programs at the same time! Hmmmm!!! Gonna have to do some serious culling!!!

Feb 23rd

A couple months ago Janet Nickle gave me baggies of 1" and 1.5" squares and strips. I was so anxious to begin a true miniature that Dec 28th while visiting Edna I started trimming the 1.5" squares for mini tumbler blocks. I decided it was going to be totally hand pieced and hand quilted. Well I'd finished it and forgot to post, done now (8.5 x 11.25"). I didn't even make a dent in the baggie!  

8.5 x 11.25" finished

Then she gave me another baggie of 1.5 to 2 inch HSTs - these will be NICU quilts (I need 400 1.75" HSTs) for sure!!! One bag needs pressing, the other I've pressed and then all to be trimmed before layout planning!

Need pressing

All pressed, need trimming

Feb 24th

Well today I had my Local Physiotherapy appointment and I really like Allison as she was very thorough in her evaluation. Then she did similar strength tests to the previous therapist BUT then concentrated on my lower back, even releasing some of the local pain. She said exercises will come in future but FIRST to deal with vertebrae pinching my sciatic nerve and strengthen those muscles before actual exercises. I told her I hate exercising and inevitably stop if I don't feel they are working. I pray these sessions are better as I need to walk unencumbered for my July Banff and BC trip!!!

Feb 25th

Today was lunch at Bah Mi King with Pat - Yummy.  Then picked up Edna and took her to get her prescription at Costco, some shopping then a very short walk in Polo Park before dropping her off and heading home.

Feb 27th

Well today I dropped off my car at Pembina Autobody n Glass for their estimate on my December rear ender, now up to 6 weeks before in for repair. They gave me a ride home and will call when they're finished and pick me up too. In the meantime, I went with Aida for a walk to the Forks for coffee and cinnamon and then back, I rested 5 times and felt I was a bit stronger so maybe these physio stretching exercises may be helping!!! Hope so!

I didn't know that 'stories' disappear after a while! That I did not want to happen. The orchid hanger (20 x 30") was the FIRST needle turned hand applique I'd done then. My intro to quilting. Then the smaller (each tumbler made from 1.5" squares) more recent is my latest 'miniature' (8.5 x 11.25") hand pieced and hand quilted wall hanging. Now not my last this is for sure!

Feb 28th

What a lovely day started out with sunshine but BBBRRRRR that wind was brutal!!! I picked up Edna, shared lunch at BP, Costco for Edna's meds and some shopping, then off to Polo Park for one round of walking and window shopping!!! Short and sweet, ending with lattes!!! Now relaxing my achy hip and ankle!!!

Awesome idea! But would our winter temps cause condensation and spoil seeds?

March 1st

Yeah, see I said I was an athlete in my younger years but this says I still am!!! 😁

March 2nd

Ahhhh it'll be a pamper day for me as I woke with pain and slow moving, was achy yesterday after lifting too much. Hopefully stretching will help!

Hey look at us, we're good waiting for treats, but can't sit still when it's meal time!!! 😃

Ohhhh and I've some cardinal and chickadee fabrics that maybe can finish up as a wall hanging something like this?

GOSH it's beautiful out there! I took my sticks and hoped to walk to the fancy house cross roads, but I could feel the pain building halfway, no benches to take a rest so headed back. Before going in I wanted to see how much the chickens grew but that was a mistake. Even staying to the sides to avoid the icy conditions my tensing trying to be careful was worse! But I saw them and yes they've grown and laying eggs too!!! Now on the heating pad while the crew are chasing around outside! Relaxing!!!

We relaxed and Lexi played outside some then all took an afternoon nap!!!

March 3rd

Well it was an iffy start, Tylenol and rub and by 10:30 I felt good enough for a short walk.  

Totally over dressed and could have worn my runners, except for the driveway!  It sure felt warmer than WC says.  So I walked about 0.7 km when my hip started up.  Came to a Stop n Trans Canada Trail sign so propped my butt against it and leaned into it, instant relief, stayed 5 minutes and lucky no one drove by!  

Then I was able to increase my steps and walked the other way till I heard 2km and turned around.  That's enough.  Now sitting on the steps letting the Crew enjoy being out too.

Now relaxing on the heating pad just incase!!!