Thursday, June 9, 2022

I don’t think I’ve ever taken a trip that has involved so many Plan Bs and changes to the original plan but I made another one today. I thought I’d be taking my backpack as my suitcase but we decided that a pull-along might be a better option as twisting to put the backpack on and off might be a problem. I donated all of my wheeled suitcases (except one) on one of my decluttering binges so what I need to take will have to fit into the small one that I kept. I won’t be taking many clothes but this morning I did an initial pack and everything seems to fit in okay. Deloise has promised me laundry facilities so I should be okay – boring though, as I’ll be wearing the same clothes several days in a row.

I finished the embroidery on my latest card project. It is far from perfect but, from a distance and with my glasses off, I’m okay with it. Mum did such amazing embroidery and the back of her projects was almost as good as the front!

I’ll spend the rest of the afternoon doing this week’s section on my Peppermint Purple project.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

I had an appointment today so I made a list of everything I thought I needed so I could do my shopping and errands in one trip. I made a deposit for the Hall, picked up some cash for myself and then headed to the doctor’s appointment. I didn’t expect I’d need a prescription but I did so I dropped it at the pharmacy before heading to Walmart to pick up a few things. Then it was back to the pharmacy and one more stop before heading home.

I was concerned about how my back would react to not only getting into and out of the car but also driving. It was no problem. My back is much better today and I think tomorrow I will start packing and then wander around the house with my backpack to see how it affects me.

I did a bit of Hall work this morning as a result of our meeting last night and then I got started doing the embroidery on a card; it isn’t pretty but I’m determined to stick with it!

Author: Mary McGarry Morris

I liked this book more than I thought I would, although there were parts that I found disturbing. A bit of a twist on the usual kidnapping story.

Aubrey is a very quiet and reserved man who is afraid of his wife and children, although he does love them. One day while Aubrey is working along on a job site Dotty appears out of nowhere and before Aubrey really knows what is happening the two have high-tailed it out of town in a stolen truck. Not long after, as Aubrey contemplates getting back to his wife, Dotty returns to the truck with child that they name Canny. Jump forward five years and Dotty is trying to sort out a way to get Canny back to her parent, collect the reward money and take off for Hollywood. Aubrey doesn’t like the plan but seems helpless to stand up for himself.

Goodreads Rating: * * * *

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

I didn’t have a very good day yesterday and spent most of it on the bed or the couch curled in the fetal position. Perhaps it helped because I’m moving better today and I’ve actually worked on a few things.

One thing I’ve learned is that I am unable to listen to an audio book unless I am sitting upright. Yesterday afternoon when I was laying on the couch I was trying to listen to a book and was constantly having to rewind after falling asleep. The same thing happened last night when I was listening in bed. I managed to listen to a chapter this morning while puttering around in the sewing room. I’ve also tried listening when I’m doing computer work but I end up not following the story or goofing up on the work I’m doing; apparently I’m unable to multi-task in this particular instance.

I’m pleased that things are falling into line for my trip. My eyeglass chain arrived yesterday and my box of sewing projects is out for delivery. It should be delivered by the end of the day today. We’ve even come up with a Plan B in case my back still isn’t better; Pat will drive me across on the ferry and to the airport and I won’t have to manage my backpack until I get to Saskatoon.

I got a start on a new card today. This one involves appliqué as well as some embroidery and some piecing. I originally thought I’d do some needle-turn appliqué but when I saw how small some of the pieces were I reverted to fusible web. I haven’t started the embroidery but I have lots of time to get it done.

I updated both the Guild and the Hall websites as well as answering a few messages regarding Hall rentals. I have a Board meeting coming up in a few minutes and I’m hopeful I have everything I need at my fingertips as moving to get something will be a slow process.