Morning Doug and Annie.

Grandparent day today. Bird feeders after morning snack and a trip to the shop for some oats, which I’ve run out of.

Bill, if it isn’t a canoe or a seesaw, is it that musical instrument you mentioned a while ago? I can’t remember its name. In fact I suffer from CRAFT.

Can’t Remember A Flipping Thing.

See y’all later.

QS

Morning Doug, Annie, QS and Lulu, those yet to visit, and huggles to all who need them :grouphug:

My bet’s some kind of musical instrument. There looks to be some little bags of what could be strings on the right side of the photo. I did vaguely wonder if it could be something like that Indian (?) instrument that’s flat with strings and plucked. No idea what it’s called. The long piece that looks to be hollow, on one end at least though has me stumped. It could be the oar for a canoe.

Working from home this week, so it’s an easier week, so not so much pressure today – just a load of stuff that needs finishing for various managers before I go to Glasgow.

Off to grab a quick coffee before I start work. Back later.

Good day all,

The temp is hanging around freezing for the day with some sun promised.

I’m enjoying all the guesses on the kit I’m putting together. Should take about a month.

Lulu, glad John is getting better.

QS, I write things down. I do like to memorize old folk songs and I’m trying to learn some French. I’m not too successful, but even just trying helps keep the mind from decay. Also, learning to play a musical instrument is good for the mind and very satisfying.

I’ll be off to see the doctor this morning to learn about my blood results. Apparently there is no emergency or they would have called me in early.

I have Christmas cards to do. I’m doing a simple painting this year.

See you all later.
Bill

Good Morning!!

On top of the freezing rain it started to snow and did so over night, seems to have stopped now and sun is expected later on in the day and a high of 0C.

My neck got to the spasm stage last night so I finally took a Robaxin muscle relaxant and it’s a bit better this morning. I don’t like taking them, they make me feel woozy, so I’ll wait until tonight for another one.

I’ll have to make my way to the bank to deposit the club’s money but I’ll wait until the snow plow has come.

Lynn, you wanted to know what I am knitting, I am still at the Aran sweater that I started late spring. I didn’t get much knitting done with all the cleaning and painting and it was meant to be a long term project.

Ellen, I am glad you are feeling better and I can well imaging the boys joy when they revisited all the decorations. I too am grateful for our WetCanvas LONG STANDING friendships. What would I do without you to greet me every morning!!

Bill, sounds like all is well with your health:thumbsup: and you really got us guessing with your project:)

Rachel, I am glad you are not being stressed because you can work from home.

Lulu, I am so glad John is coming along nicely.

Annie, is your o.3mm equivalent to my 5 drops????:)

to you Doug, Sylvia and QS and wishing you a good day!!!

Uschi

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Good Morning! It’s cloudy and raw outside my window today. There’s a bit of freezing mist making it miserable to be out of doors. But, we dodged all the winter weather that struck over the weekend. East of us, there was lots of freezing rain and ice pellets making any kind of travel very treacherous. The crazy wind here, though, certainly rearranged everything on our deck and added some new limbs decorating the front lawn along with our neighbour’s leaves.

I finished ironing on the transfers to my Students’ aprons. They look pretty good! I’ll go out to the Dollar Store later today to buy gift bags for their goodies. I’ll get some cookies baked today so I can add a small packet of them along with the little palettes I made. I have so much fun doing all this.

I offered up my guess in yesterday’s wash for Bill’s project… mine is an autoharp.

Doug, there’s nothing like your own bed, eh?

Annie, I wish with every drop of rain that’s making me crazy here, that I could send it all to you.

QS…

Lulu, it’s been a long haul for John fighting off this infection. I’m glad he’s finally mending!

:thumbsup: for less stress and pressure, Rachel!

Sylvia, my body is full of arthritis, so I really suspect that’s what is going on with my back. There’s nothing to be done for it, really, and there are not too many bad days. Thanks so much for your concern. Landscapes. I find them sooooo challenging. Happy Class!

Bon matin, Bill… Ça va bien, n’est-ce pas?

Ellen, like you, I love this place. When I joined so many years ago, it was a revelation to find out that I finally “fit in” with people who’re similar to me. I would give my left arm for that much pandemonium! I’m glad you’re feeling some better.

((Uschi)) And now I’m sure you’ll knit even more that you have to rest your poor neck… and your shoulder will suffer.

Flurries are filling the air. It’s not enough to deter driving to town, but just enough to remind us that winter is here.

I’m off to pour my second cup and then must get on with things here. all yet to come. ((hug)) for all who’re under the weather. Please have yourselves a happy and creative day! :grouphug:

Afternoon Uschi, your neck spasm sounds painful. Hi Ellen and Anita.

Bill, is it a kantele you are building?

QS