Completed another chart yesterday and I am onto #10. So things are rolling around here pretty fast. It was nice having some help in the shop yesterday even though I in no way am what I would call caught up, it did take the edge off, maybe... although I had so much more work come in that I don't think it really did help. Okay that last sentence makes no sense, but that is where I am.
Hubs got the weeds sprayed again yesterday, hopefully this will do the trick, as they are getting bad. Our garden is doing great, as we work hard to keep the critters out. I am starting more lettuce on the back deck, but hubs is building a cage to enclose the pot, so we can keep the deer out. Hubs is at a meeting with the city to build another couple of wheel chair ramps. I think he will be bringing home the wood and build one here in the garage.
I sewed about 5 hours yesterday and then my back rebelled. So I laid down for a couple hours late afternoon. We were having leftovers for dinner, so I did not have to cook and slept until 6:00 then did some garden work with hubs.
In the evening I watched a movie and repaired my grandmothers crocheted table cloth. It took over 3 hours to recrochet and attach all the places where it was weak or coming apart. But I like to have something to do when I am watching tv. Do you guys do any hand work when you are watching tv?
I love this table cloth and I have had to repair it several times. But you cannot buy these. I did crochet a table cloth for Hub's mom probably 35 years ago and she uses it every day. It is the one thing I do want when they both go. It took me over 2 years to make. These are treasures. Of course Roscoe wanted to get in the picture.
I had two more wedding dresses picked up and I have a couple I want to get done today. Plus there is a huge pile of things to do. My helper is coming in again today again so that is nice.
All I can do is take a deep breath and keep going. I am reaching the point of crying Uncle and it is only June. I know Anne in the kitchen, said I would reach this point, i just didn't realize it would be so soon.
Just had another bride call and I told her to call again in July. My shop was too full.
Okay I am off to work.
Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the neagtive.
Kim
Can’t imagine watching tv without a needle (knitting, crochet hook, embroidery or mending)
ReplyDeleteGood someone else like me.
DeleteHi Kim!
ReplyDeleteWould you believe I read while I am watching tv sometimes?
Have a cozy evening.
Humid here!
I can see where that would work. My hair hates humidity, it turn chia pet very quickly!
DeleteOver the years I have done a variety of things while watching TV--reading, hand mending, crochet, needlepoint, untangling jewelry chains, and other things. Right now, even with two lamps, there is still not enough light. Well, both are too far away from me. It is good you have plenty of work. Rest is good.
ReplyDeleteIf you are having trouble seeing at that distance maybe you have cataracts?
DeleteI usually have something in my hands while watching television. In my case it is hand sewing or knitting.
ReplyDeleteHope you get all that needs doing done.
God bless.
You and I jumped off the same star!
DeleteI do enjoy looming (knit hats for the homeless) while I'm watching a show, but I have bad carpal tunnel in my right wrist from years of computer work. So, I have to do it sparingly.
ReplyDeleteOh yes carpal tunnel is painful. Mine will act up because of arthritis and I can't stand it!
DeleteI often draw or doodle while watching TV. It is not really productive, but something I have always done.
ReplyDeletep.s. I wish I could be there to help. I can't sew worth a flip, but I can fetch doughnuts and Diet Coke
DeleteAnd I would send you out regularly.
DeleteThat table cloth is beautiful. I am lucky to have a number of items my grandmother made. I cherish them all. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI really love old fashioned crocheted items!
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