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Monday, February 17, 2014

Monday... Monday...

Julie and bay leaves

This morning DH cut some bay leaf branches  from our bay tree out back.  He was commenting to me how it looked very healthy after this cold winter as it had been looking a bit distressed last summer.  Julie (our small female black and white - who has many names - one of which is "Julie, Dam-it, get off the counter!") decided she would hide behind the branches. When I came into the kitchen and saw her, instead of fussing at her, I had to go get my camera.  Here's a close-up:




and following up on Ghost's recovery:


Rose, Ghost, and Tux

She is now joining the group on the rug by the Aga... whereas when she was sick last week, she stayed curled up on my bed. She has also regained her appetite... which can only be described as ravenous.

I am sad to report that my youngest son reported losing his 20 year old cat this weekend. I had noticed that she was getting very thin and frail last time I saw her. She and Molly (our 20 year old) became a part of our families about the same time. However, even though Molly is showing her age, she still seems to be full of energy, has a good appetite, and has kept her weight pretty well.  She occasionally miscalculates when jumping up on something and has to do it again, but otherwise, seems fine.


Molly

There's not a lot to report here... except that the weather has been wonderful... sun shining and in the 60"s and 70's this past weekend.  And if we can trust the weathermen, it's going to remain this way all week!! It makes it hard to believe all the snow and ice around the world that we're seeing on the TV (and they're beginning to mention "Climate Change"... ya think???)

My pottery classes have resumed (although we've missed some due to school closures), but in general we're back in the swing.  Our project this year is another dinner set, but we haven't gotten the 'particulars' yet... meaning our instructor wants us to make something that would be used to serve a specific guest (she is going to give each of us a name sometime this week... yeah, a bit weird).

Oh, and I'm playing around with filet crochet (I think that's right?).  I made a crochet bag from some old blue cotton yarn I had left over from another project. It didn't come out too bad since I kind of made it up as I went along and didn't have a pattern.



Well, I hope you are all enjoying the Olympic Games.  DH and I were watching the pairs skating (dancing on ice) this morning. It's so amazing...

PS:  Thanks for all your comments on my dilemma.  I really appreciated the input... and it helped a lot just writing it out.



12 comments:

  1. It's great to see that Ghost is doing well now--and trust me, I can appreciate a cat's returning appetite.

    Good shot of Julie...I'd have done the same, gone for the camera first (and shooed her off the counter after-ha).

    I'm sorry your son's cat has passed, but am glad she lived to a ripe old age and obviously had a terrific life.

    Your crocheted bag is great, I'm super-impressed, especially since you didn't have a pattern.

    And as for your weather, enjoy! I'm jealous...it was minus 20-ish Celsius earlier and still is absolutely freezing out. Sunshine is nice, though. Another snowstorm tomorrow...big surprise (not).

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    1. Thanks for your comments, Kim. They mean a lot to me. I hope Nikki is doing better. Haven't read any blogs yet this morning as I have class in a few minutes. As for the weather, we ARE enjoying it! Hope you'all get some warmer weather soon. In the meantime, try to stay warm!

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  2. I love the bay leaves. They do look healthy.

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    1. Don't they? I think they've actually liked the cold this winter...

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  3. Filet is great for string bags. Also for doilies with wonderful charted designs. You can find all the old patterns on the internet.

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    1. I have found lots of patterns on Pinterest lately... although sometimes they just show a picture and no instructions (usually sell the instructions on Etsy). But I love Pinterest for *ideas*...

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  4. I think twenty years is VERY old for a cat, so it should be expected, but it's never easy to lose our old companions. And I do love that filet crochet bag. You're very talented! :-)

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    1. Believe me, DJan... it doesn't take talent, but it does take perseverance. I have pulled many a chain out because it didn't look right.

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  5. So happy to here there is warmth some place...and so very happy Ghost is better. Twenty is a nice long age for a cat to live...shows she was well taken care of...Your bag is nice...love the color.

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    1. Thanks, Dee. The warm weather is holding so far. It gives me hope that Spring is not too far behind. But with all the erratic weather we've been having, it could be 80 today and snow tomorrow...

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  6. I'm glad Ghost is on the mend and that your winter weather has gone. Sunshine makes everyone feel so much better. Love your crochet bag. :-)

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  7. Thanks, Perpetua. It has really been nice here this week... sunny and around 70. Hope it stays!

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