tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post589602514475507127..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: Sunday morning thoughts...Rianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-3421498146976724162020-04-30T08:00:35.160-07:002020-04-30T08:00:35.160-07:00Thanks, Debbie. I'm not that handy with knitti...Thanks, Debbie. I'm not that handy with knitting and crochet, but I can follow a simple pattern. And yes, it's a good thing to be able to do during these days of sheltering at home.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-17112135581753958922020-04-29T14:57:56.624-07:002020-04-29T14:57:56.624-07:00i did not know you were handy with 2 sticks or a h...i did not know you were handy with 2 sticks or a hook, good for you, they are great hobbies to have right now!!<br /><br />you have pretty views from your windows, a nice place to sit for a spell!!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-16207844319663537302020-04-27T10:01:06.157-07:002020-04-27T10:01:06.157-07:00Yes, I intend to do that also...Yes, I intend to do that also...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-83103678318520694982020-04-27T09:09:12.470-07:002020-04-27T09:09:12.470-07:00Your back yard looks so private and peaceful. I re...Your back yard looks so private and peaceful. I really like those in ground stone animals. What a great idea. You are right, this pandemic is a learning process and we just have to wait to see what new they have discovered each day. Till they get it right, I am covering up and social distancing. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-36804478273276404452020-04-27T07:51:14.014-07:002020-04-27T07:51:14.014-07:00DJan, I usually crochet while watching TV at night...DJan, I usually crochet while watching TV at night. It gives my hands something to do.<br />As for the pic of Ghost... Ghost doesn't 'play' much, so I was throwing a small quilt over her and watching her walk around with it on her back. She would act aggravated with me... but continued to return for more.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-24007378732958675532020-04-27T07:49:13.017-07:002020-04-27T07:49:13.017-07:00Yes, I would love to see some of those stone creat...Yes, I would love to see some of those stone creations that people make. So if you make any, please post pics!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-62512315069625454782020-04-27T07:47:53.149-07:002020-04-27T07:47:53.149-07:00Yes, so many projects go unfinished. Now is a good...Yes, so many projects go unfinished. Now is a good time to correct that.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-32719340099726463902020-04-27T07:46:58.319-07:002020-04-27T07:46:58.319-07:00LC, I'm definitely not a crochet artist. Mine ...LC, I'm definitely not a crochet artist. Mine is pretty basic stuff. But it does make me feel good to create... no matter the medium - (yarn, clay, stories, etc.) Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-91726657919257607282020-04-27T07:42:37.043-07:002020-04-27T07:42:37.043-07:00It is GREEN out there. And I love the idea of the ...It is GREEN out there. And I love the idea of the turtle or/and the dragon fly stones too. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-9140929397135501182020-04-27T07:40:34.006-07:002020-04-27T07:40:34.006-07:00Kim, sometimes it is hard to get motivated... but ...Kim, sometimes it is hard to get motivated... but I feel better if I make a list and then check it off as it's done... sometimes rewarding myself (maybe making teacakes today?). And I bet you don't miss the commute back and forth to work. So there's some good coming out of all this craziness. Take it a day at a time (that's what I keep telling myself).Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-89839532897734983052020-04-27T06:51:29.171-07:002020-04-27T06:51:29.171-07:00Nice crochet projects, Rian. I am thinking that mi...Nice crochet projects, Rian. I am thinking that might be a good thing for me to return to, but I just cannot seem to generate much enthusiasm for it. And then I see something like your handiwork and reconsider. I like that picture of Ghost. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-51150676056487910352020-04-27T03:14:57.371-07:002020-04-27T03:14:57.371-07:00BEAUTIFUL crochet work! And Ghost is beautiful to...BEAUTIFUL crochet work! And Ghost is beautiful too. Ya, I'm one that questions all those that have to get out and perhaps catch the virus & take it home to children. Not to mention making a living...'cause the stimulus checks are not going to last but a month. <br /><br />Anyway...now I need to make those stone ground sculptures for here!!Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-31871224619385821082020-04-26T16:57:10.352-07:002020-04-26T16:57:10.352-07:00Good to finish up the UFO's!Good to finish up the UFO's!Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-27226739029762380002020-04-26T16:22:26.948-07:002020-04-26T16:22:26.948-07:00I am convinced that having nature in your own pro...I am convinced that having nature in your own property is a big help for staying sane and content. Your views are lovely and soothing. Your crochet projects are beautiful and remind me so much of my late mother-in-law. Like you, she was an avid crochet artist. As her health declined and her right hand began to give her problems with arthritis, she was determined to complete not one, but two afghans for each of her great-grandchildren. She had already crocheted afghans for her two sons, her daughter, their spouses, her grandchildren and their spouses, and various great nieces and nephews. LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369350929348290480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-27958445147139646742020-04-26T14:46:17.308-07:002020-04-26T14:46:17.308-07:00The views from your windows are so serene and beau...The views from your windows are so serene and beautiful AND oh so green! We're not there yet but I can see the neighbour's lawn across the way is starting to green up.<br /><br />I love the idea of the dragonfly stones. Pinterest can be such a rabbit hole but so full of interesting and creative ideas. <br /><br />Take care and stay well!Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-69239375281836154902020-04-26T14:03:18.521-07:002020-04-26T14:03:18.521-07:00Your backyard looks like such a peaceful oasis. Wh...Your backyard looks like such a peaceful oasis. What a gorgeous property. <br /><br />You have lots of projects to keep you busy, with the blankets/throws and your sculptures. :-)<br /><br />I could be doing a lot of things in my non-work hours, but I have no motivation. I think I'm just trying to get through the days. I'm used to being on my own here and quite solitary, but not 24/7 for weeks on end. I must say, I *don't* miss the rush to get to work and the long bus rides (after work especially), jammed packed with students. I live just over 5 km from work and my daily commute is almost 2 full hours (inclusive). So not having that has been a big plus. I also like having the time to do the weekly chores, bit by bit through the weeks--again, no rushing to get everything done in a short span of time. Another silver lining for me.<br /><br />But overall, I'm more than ready to be able to get out again, interact with people in person. This week our province's premier will be talking about the plan to slowly reopen businesses. We're still in the thick of things in the province overall, though thankfully not so much in my city (knock on wood for good luck). Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have plans in place now, but their infection rate (and population) have been much lower than Ontario's (and Quebec's). I don't think things really will relax until there's a vaccine, though. Still a long time to go for that, I imagine.<br /><br />Take care; stay well.Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-36535610317963060262020-04-26T13:10:45.322-07:002020-04-26T13:10:45.322-07:00Enjoy the quiet...Enjoy the quiet...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-24667075391013348392020-04-26T12:49:53.175-07:002020-04-26T12:49:53.175-07:00I know it is the weekend because the construction ...I know it is the weekend because the construction crew is not out there doing street repairs. It's very quiet.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.com