God Laughs

Have you heard the saying that when you plan, God laughs? Well, that was my theme for yesterday. I was all ready to head out and run errands and get a well-needed haircut... Then I tried to start the car. Deader than snot... I mean dead.

But, you see, I have AAA coverage and I got a quick jump.

[snicker]
[insert cheeky comment here]

Then I spent the morning at the dealership having them give my battery a once-over. Luckily, they also noticed my alternator drive belt had a few cracks, so that got replaced.

We did Christmas with Hank's girls yesterday before Gladys went to work. They were in hog heaven. They got lots of fabric to play with...I also had a couple of gifts for Anthony to open -- a latch hook rug kit, and a stained glass coloring book.

Did I tell you that there's a white dove that has taken residence on the 10th & 11th floors? He/she's so pretty... I set out some crushed up Cheerios until I can get some bird seed today from Petco. Aside from the dove, I have several finches that come visit. Just call me "The Birdwoman from the Tower" LOL!

Okay, I had a really funny dream this morning. I don't know ehre the heck this one came out from... But it's a doozie!

It took place this week while Hank was a away. I had hired two people (an English woman and an Asian dude) to help out with stuff... Our home was the floor above a sporting goods store I ran.

Hank arranged a secret delivery of my Christmas gift. He remember how much I admired this headboard and dresser at a Marriott hotel we visited. The headboard was traditional light cherry or pecan wood with a lime green upholstery fabric that had multi-colored circles embriodered into the nap of the fabric. Actually the fabric was really cool. 

The matching dresser came with a bunch of stuff in the top drawer -- a few ties, some belts, a pile of papers (containing school pictures of a little cross-eyed girl, a hand-written recipe, and envelopes of money -- one of which was a $22 bill!). Evidently Hank told the lady I was going to be worried about him spending so much money.

I had to laugh... I re-assured her that I wasn't worried. As I walked over to the dresser and inspected it (that's when I saw the contents of the top drawer), There were all kinds of crickets crawling around it. To know me is to know that I hate bugs that crunch... So I doused it with a can of Raid. I then told the English lady that with the bugs in the furniture I KNOW he didn't pay too much for it... She assured me that she had a connection with the lady who sold him the stuff and  made sure he got a good deal. I laughed and woke up.

Today's goal is to head out for a haircut/trim. nothing fancy, just a quick jaunt over to great clips. the back needs some shortening and the top needs a bit of weight off. I have a feeling the haircut will elude me... but that's okay... I'm used to that.It's par for the course this time of year.

Anthony is all ready for his big new year's dance at school. He was showing me his cool dance moves. That guy was the only one in the family that has some serious rhythm... love it!

Y'all have a wonderful day, and please don't be sidelined by little surprises... they happen, and often for a good reason. Cheers!

Monday Madness

Anthony making his favorite breakfast -- scrambled eggs.

Good morning. I've been up since 4:30... someone woke me up, just chattering away. Folks think I'm a morning person, my brother Anthony puts me to shame... I was able to sneak an off-and-on nap until 6:30 -- a more humane hour.

Rumor has it the kids are coming over today. Gladys will be back staying here at night. We'll do their Christmas today... I can't wait for them to open their gifts.

Hank is recovering from a case of Montezuma's revenge, courtesy of a local mexican joint on Friday. I think after yesterday it is all behind him (pun intended). He's back at the plant, but moving a bit slowly...

My youngest niece wrangled me into a top-secret project. She said her big sister is bummed that she has to work Christmas Eve (she is a nurse), so she's coming by here to make some treats to take over to the hospital. She'll be over later this week to do that.

I've got the top and backing to Anthony's Beatles quilt made. Just need to sandwich it, bind it and quilt it. Will also head to a linens store to get the rest of his bedroom ensemble. I've got enough leftover fabric for a valance and a couple of pillows, but those can wait. I don't want to litter up the shuttle back with a lot of stuff... I may just break down and ship it back to school.

Other than that there's no big excitement... I kinda like that... Go out and make it a good one... I think today will be a good day despite it's super-early start! LOL!

Sunday's Stream

I set the alarm this morning. I wanted to be sure I didn't sleep in. Today I pick up Anthony. I was concerned that if I had to drive in snow, that I would have a good head start. Well, we only got a  dusting, if that.

For some odd reason the coffee tasted extra good today. And yes, It's two days in a row of making it right without blips. YAY! We're on a roll!

Yesterday I spoke with my stepmom. She was down in Key West for a day to visit Marty and his family. Well, it ended up being an overnight trip for her. The ferry service canceled the return trip, leaving her having to stay overnight and fly home. She told me she loved her scarf. I'm glad.

I finished Iggy's quilt last night. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. I ended up using the same black fabric I used for the background to give it an arty feel. To decompress from that project, I made a couple of key chains as gifts, then I gave the machine a darn good cleaning. It's amazing how much lint fills the cracks and crevices of the machines! It's habit with me... I change the needles regularly and clean it well after each project. I hear that extends the life of the machine. And I'm all for that!

Next up is Anthony's Beatles quilt and hemming some pants for him. He's in bad need of pants, so I'm going to take him shopping and get him some jeans and khakis.

Poor hubby. He's having a rough day. Last night he went out for Mexican and is now suffering from Montezuma's revenge. He said he's working  form home today. Speaking of home, in seven more wake-ups I'll be by his side... I miss him so much! I booked a flight yesterday. Paid through the nose for it, but I get to be with hubby. That's more than worth it for me.

Not much else is going on.

Christmas is coming! It'll be here before you know it... Speaking of which, I haven't seen a few of my favorite Christmas movies -- Scrooge, A Christmas Story, the original Grinch movie, and A Christmas Carol (the black & white version). Might have to have a movie marathon today!

Y'all have a great day... If you're snowed in, snuggle with some hot cocoa and enjoy the beauty of the white fluffy stuff. I do kinda miss it.

Oh, and happy birthday, Mom... I sure miss you, especially this time of year..

Saturday's Stream

Well, I've got something to write about. Finally! Last night I finished quilting my quilt, so I will be binding it today. This is what I call progress! YAY! I've got some cleaning to do, then I will start on the next project. I'm going to squeeze in a couple of craft projects in between this job, and starting Anthony's Beatles quilt.

This morning I did my coffee perfectly... no mess-ups... Life is looking up!

I had a funny dream this morning. It was a musical dream, however it was also kind of weird. I was part of a group of people kidnapped by this rogue religious group. I kept leaving clues about where we were being taken to. They said they were taking us to a hotel, but we ended out in this really hilly place outside. I never really felt any fear, as I knew we would be found.

These followers were worshiping this man like we Christians worship Jesus Christ.  Yep, I was smack-dab in an Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical of Jesus Christ Superstar (except for the fact that it wasn't Jesus). By the way, that is my favorite musical of all time. It was kinda surreal.

Do you wonder if we lead alternative lives through our dreams?

I have a lot of dreams that have religious undertones.

Well, the holidays are closing in... It's going to be Christmas next week. On Friday! My only plans are to be at my brother's place on Friday. On the 28th I fly out to Arkansas to be with hubby then I'm there until the weekend of the 15th, when I head out to Charlotte with my friend Dorothy Claire.

Tonight's a Dirty Jobs marathon on Discovery Channel. Love this show. It sucks me in whenever I land on it... I have a thing for Mike Rowe. He has the same wonderful sense of humor that hubby Hank has. Plus, bot are the just the same kind of cute!

Well, I need to get going. Lots to do... lots to do!  Got a HUGE gift to wrap before Mabel gets here on Monday...