Another first

I believe this is the first fitted garment I've ever crocheted. I've always stuck to more flexible and fast projects like scarves, hats, ponchos, throws, pot holders and doilies. I've never followed a pattern and made a garment....... Now I know why! ha ha ha I spent at least 12 to 14 hours of crochet time on this little thing and nearly two full skeins of yarn. The stitch is so dense that the sweater isn't very soft or flexible. I would rather put it on a doll or a teddy bear than a baby. Maybe it needs washed; I don't know. Oh well; another mile stone crossed and another learning experience accomplished. It feels good.

Bubba is gone picking up his truck at Virgil's shop. He's pumped about the new exhaust break he had installed. It was an expensive project, but much cheaper here than we were quoted in Iowa. I'm glad its done and am excited to experience what it feels like. I know it will give us both a greater level of confidence when we roll with our home.

We've been talking at length about where we would like to settle down when we decide its time and what we're looking for in a home base. We've been searching the net for properties and Bubba even met with a local realtor we were referred to. Its been very interesting and every day we seem to come upon something that peaks our interest. We even found a property one mile from a huge bass fishing lake in Texas that has two homes on it, sits on an acre and a quarter and is listed for what we paid for our 5th wheel.......... amazing.

Gotta run. A week with no wheels means we need some basic groceries. ;-)

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Onward and Upward

Its a thing of beauty! Rene and Bubba have been able to work on the pavilion again and its looking more beautiful and finished all the time. Yet to be done are enclosures on the ends of the roof, benches in the corners for seating, some landscaping and a walkway for solid access. I think Rene intends to build a stone barbeque and put horse shoe pits in this area too. The pond will be filled as well. The park was beautiful when we came in and I expect it will be even more enticing every time we are able to pass through.
Cecilia heads back to Georgia this afternoon. It has been a great pleasure to spend time with her and her family this past week. I have never met a family that makes one feel so immediately at ease and comfortable in their presence. The other day I was invited on a shopping trip. Imagine a young man escorting his girlfriend, mother, grandmother and neighbor through several stores; everyone looking for something different. It was amazing. I've seldom enjoyed a shopping experience as much.
I wish you safe travels today, Cecilia. I apologize if I've misspelled your name and I'm anxious for the day I may refer to you as Dr. Garcia! ;-) God Bless you!

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Roller Coaster Weather

Is it snow?
NO

Its ice ........ falling in sheets ............ from the sky

AGAIN

I wonder if anyone will drop from pneumonia.
Yesterday it was in the 40's, the wind was still and we were walking in the sun feeling as if Spring may have actually sprung.... right.

Every day it seems the weather will fluctuate from one extreme to the other.

From one perspective, we have enjoyed twice as many warm days as anyone who lives even 300 miles North. From the other, we have enjoyed very few outings in the warm sunshine as so called "snowbirds".
Its those self inflicted issues, brought on by the privilege known as freedom of choice, that bare the heaviest burden. etc etc

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New Link

Check out this guy. He's pretty interesting. ;-)

http://bubba-life.blogspot.com/

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So Blessed

ARKANSAS Feb. 18th

IOWA Feb. 18th

Are we blessed?
No doubt!!

We pray our family, church family and everyone still in the blizzard stay safe and warm.

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Record size project completed

Brace yourself; more fluff. When it comes to crochet I've always been about immediate gratification. Hats, scarves, dishcloths, doilies the occasional poncho are the norm for me. About a week ago I spotted a cute little baby blanket on a free pattern site and just had to try it. With lots of yarn in the cubbard it wasn't hard to find a few that went together. Might even have enough left to make something else with the same 4 colors. Its kinda small for a baby blanket, fits well over the back of a chair, but I guess it might work for a premie or a lap blanket.

Now that I finally finished it its time to start my first prayer shawl. If you all would please, say prayers with me over this first shawl and for its ultimate recipient. Will keep you posted on it's progress.

We missed another Angel Food Distribution at home ..... Thats something I'm having a hard time getting used to. Only two more and we'll be back with our church family, sharing the love of Christ with each other and the community. If any of our Heritage family are reading this; we Love you and Miss you more than we can say!

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Today I found a new ministry to which I can devote crochet time. What a beautiful idea! The list of potential recipients of these Prayer and Comfort shawls seems endless. I will choose one personally and possibly bring the idea to church and see if any other knitters or crocheters want to get involved. Kay and Bonnie have done so much good with their "Grandma's Hugs" blankets for kids in the hospital; I think the Prayer Shawls should go to survivors of domestic violence or families of military personnel.

All weather related evidence to the contrary, I do believe we are swiftly approaching spring. Yesterday I saw a Robin for the first time this year and today the squirrels were out in numbers, playing and chasing each other. At one point there were five in view.

It has jumped to my attention today, more than is typical, that I am a very visual person. I seem never to post in my blog without a photo. I am a hands on learner and when planning a project and/or calculating what supplies it will take, I must draw it completely. I was moderately adept at geometry while pitiful at algebra. Its a visual thing...
Useless information, yes; but its my blog and I'll spout fluff if I feel like it. ha ha ha

I had the pleasure of meeting Cecilia Garcia today. She is Rene's wife and this is her beautiful RV Park. What a lovely person! I had a preconceived notion of what a conversation with her would be like and, amazingly enough, I was right! ha ha ha It was my pleasure today, Cecilia, and I look forward to our next meeting.

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