Here I am in Albemarle, NC! We left this morning from Philly, where it was 11 degrees. Our flight to Laguardia was delayed, because the flight coming in from Williamsport Pa was late due to ice issues. It was a small- maybe 20 people-plane, and it never went as high as the big planes do- we could still see ground. It's a half hour to LaGuardia, where it was 5 degrees! We had to go down steps out of the plane, cross the tarmac, go up some steep steps to the terminal, and walk from gate 2 to gate 15, which was a hike! By the time we hit the restroom and go to the gate, they were boarding.
A nice flight to Charlotte, and we actually got in early. Charlotte airport is more like AC than Philly, but about 10 times bigger than AC. Heather and the kids picked us up, and it took about an hour to get to her house.
We had some lunch, then Heather wanted to go to a winery that's only about a mile from her house, but further up the mountain and down a really bumpy road. It was really nice, like a rustic cabin, with views for miles of state parks and lakes. We could see the vines, and deer feeding. I don't do wine- I get an instant headache. Heather and Steph tried 5 wines and bought 2 bottles.
We got back here and hung out for a while, then Heather, Ed and Steph went to a resturant/club in town, and Julie went to bed. Eddie is watching TV, and I've got the computer! And tomorrow it's supposed to be 50!
Holly
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Friday afternoon
Wow, the more I read about the plane crash into the Hudson, the scarier it is! That pilot and co-pilot should get medals! Ralph had O'Reilly on last night, and they were talking about how some low-life lawyer is sure to try to bring a lawsuit, and how if so, they'll plaster the lawyers name on the show. Good for them!
I have to pack, which won't take long. We leave Philly around 9 tomorrow morning, which means we have to leave here by 7 a.m. or so. Steph is coming here right from work today, and Kate is taking us to the airport.
Since I won't be here on Sunday to post my fabric and book report, I'll do it now:
Fabric bought this week 9 yards
Fabric bought this year 9 yards
Fabric used this week 1/2 yard
Fabric used this year 3 1/2 yards
Books bought this week 0
Books bought this year 7
My books read this week 0
My books read this year 1
I feel considerably better today, not wonderful but better. Of course my friend Barbara had to bring up that her gall bladder issues started with bouts of nausea. And pain between the shoulder blades is a sign. I didn't have real pain, just kind of pressure. I'll mention it to my doctor next month, and see if she wants to order an ultrasound. Like Ralph says, I'm truly falling apart.
Holly
I have to pack, which won't take long. We leave Philly around 9 tomorrow morning, which means we have to leave here by 7 a.m. or so. Steph is coming here right from work today, and Kate is taking us to the airport.
Since I won't be here on Sunday to post my fabric and book report, I'll do it now:
Fabric bought this week 9 yards
Fabric bought this year 9 yards
Fabric used this week 1/2 yard
Fabric used this year 3 1/2 yards
Books bought this week 0
Books bought this year 7
My books read this week 0
My books read this year 1
I feel considerably better today, not wonderful but better. Of course my friend Barbara had to bring up that her gall bladder issues started with bouts of nausea. And pain between the shoulder blades is a sign. I didn't have real pain, just kind of pressure. I'll mention it to my doctor next month, and see if she wants to order an ultrasound. Like Ralph says, I'm truly falling apart.
Holly
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Sick Day
I had to take a sick day today, because I felt so lousy this morning. I hate to waste a sick day on being sick! I went back to bed at 0700, slept til 1 p.m., back to bed at 2, and slept til 5.30. Wasted the whole entire day! I went out to take Toast out twice, and it's so cold out- in the mid 20's.
I hate calling out. It always makes me feel guilty, even when I'm really sick. I think all workplaces should go to PTO instead of sick time.
The first time I woke up after calling out, it was snowing! Then it stopped, and started again. I doubt that we even got a 1/4 inch, but it was pretty.
Then Mom called to tell me that it was on the news that a US Air flight leaving LaGuardia sucked up a goose and had to land in the river! People were being evacuated off the wings! Since that's the way we're flying on Saturday, not what I want to hear about!
So when I think of things to be happy about, I guess now I have to add that none of the flights I've taken have ever sucked up a goose!
And the beat goes on.
Holly
I hate calling out. It always makes me feel guilty, even when I'm really sick. I think all workplaces should go to PTO instead of sick time.
The first time I woke up after calling out, it was snowing! Then it stopped, and started again. I doubt that we even got a 1/4 inch, but it was pretty.
Then Mom called to tell me that it was on the news that a US Air flight leaving LaGuardia sucked up a goose and had to land in the river! People were being evacuated off the wings! Since that's the way we're flying on Saturday, not what I want to hear about!
So when I think of things to be happy about, I guess now I have to add that none of the flights I've taken have ever sucked up a goose!
And the beat goes on.
Holly
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Midweek
It was so cold this morning- low 20's- and it's going to get worse. The mid 20's is going to be the high temp for the next few days! And a chance of snow and/or ice late tonight.
Monday night I put the binding on a two color big wallhanging that's been made and quilted for a year. We have to figure out how we're hanging it, and I have to name it, and then I'll get some pix.
Toast is staying with us this week, and she and the cat have issues. Toast wants to sleep under the covers, and the cat wants to walk on her. Usually at 0300. Yesterday I was so tired that I came home and slept for 2 hours or so.
Today I stopped at Joann's fabrics on the way home from work. I managed to not buy any clearance Christmas fabric! The whole calico wall is on sale for 50% off. I restrained myself, and only got some pink for pillowcases for Steph, and two shades of blue and some white for split rail blocks for around a Father Xmas panel that I want to do. I got 9 yards for fabric for $20!
Holly
Monday night I put the binding on a two color big wallhanging that's been made and quilted for a year. We have to figure out how we're hanging it, and I have to name it, and then I'll get some pix.
Toast is staying with us this week, and she and the cat have issues. Toast wants to sleep under the covers, and the cat wants to walk on her. Usually at 0300. Yesterday I was so tired that I came home and slept for 2 hours or so.
Today I stopped at Joann's fabrics on the way home from work. I managed to not buy any clearance Christmas fabric! The whole calico wall is on sale for 50% off. I restrained myself, and only got some pink for pillowcases for Steph, and two shades of blue and some white for split rail blocks for around a Father Xmas panel that I want to do. I got 9 yards for fabric for $20!
Holly
Sunday, January 11, 2009
You can't get there from here!
Steph and I are going to NC next weekend to visit Heather, Ed and the kids. Originally Ralph and I were going, and he put in for the time off. Unfortunately, he put in for the days in February, not January. No comment. (Well, actually I had quite a bit to say.)
We were going to drive, but the best way to go is down Rt 95, and we'll be returning on Inauguration Day. So we decided to fly. After all, it's only an hour flight. Yeah, about that...
There are no flights to Charlotte from Atlantic City Airport. Philly has flights. A direct flight is $800. There are flights with layovers- we had our choice of Detroit, NY, Boston, or DC. DC is out, for the reasons that Rt 95 is out. Detroit- no, I don't want to go to Detroit in January, thank you. NY is $30 more than Detroit, but you save 2 hours. So on the way down, we fly to LaGuardia, layover, change planes and fly past Philly to Charlotte. On the way back, we fly past Philly to Boston (where hopefully it's not snowing) and then back to Philly. I wonder what rationale was used to make up these flight plans.
So the one hour flight is now 1/2 hour to the airport, and of course we should be there at least 1.5 hours before the flight. Fly to NY, etc. So we're leaving here about 7 a.m. and getting to Charlotte about 1. If we were driving we could be there by 3!
But we're eager to see the new house, and the town, and Eddie and Julianna, as well as Heather and Ed. And I really wish Ralph was going, but it's his choice not to fly, and there's nothing I can do about that. So Steph and I will go, and we'll have a great time.
Holly
We were going to drive, but the best way to go is down Rt 95, and we'll be returning on Inauguration Day. So we decided to fly. After all, it's only an hour flight. Yeah, about that...
There are no flights to Charlotte from Atlantic City Airport. Philly has flights. A direct flight is $800. There are flights with layovers- we had our choice of Detroit, NY, Boston, or DC. DC is out, for the reasons that Rt 95 is out. Detroit- no, I don't want to go to Detroit in January, thank you. NY is $30 more than Detroit, but you save 2 hours. So on the way down, we fly to LaGuardia, layover, change planes and fly past Philly to Charlotte. On the way back, we fly past Philly to Boston (where hopefully it's not snowing) and then back to Philly. I wonder what rationale was used to make up these flight plans.
So the one hour flight is now 1/2 hour to the airport, and of course we should be there at least 1.5 hours before the flight. Fly to NY, etc. So we're leaving here about 7 a.m. and getting to Charlotte about 1. If we were driving we could be there by 3!
But we're eager to see the new house, and the town, and Eddie and Julianna, as well as Heather and Ed. And I really wish Ralph was going, but it's his choice not to fly, and there's nothing I can do about that. So Steph and I will go, and we'll have a great time.
Holly
Sunday Afternoon
Steph's quilt is done, quilted, bound, labelled and named! It's name is "Spring Fling in the Great NorthEast" and I'm quite pleased with it. I did a big meander, with a lot of freehand hearts, and quilted her name into it several times. I took it to the meeting of South Jersey Longarmer as show and tell.
I always learn something at the longarmers meeting. Most of them have been doing it for awhile, are happy to share tips and stories. I know I never want to do it as a business- I hate deadlines, and if I make a mistake on a family quilt, no one knows but me.
Last night Ralph, Steph and I went out to dinner to Abondonza, which is one of our favorite places. We all brought home enough leftovers for at least 2 more meals!
Fabric report for the week:
Fabric bought this week- 0
Fabric bought this year- 0
Fabric used this week- 3 yards
Fabric used this year- 3 yards.
And the book report:
Books bought this week- 4
Books bought this year-7
Books read this week-0
Books read this year-1
Steph's decided she'd rather have shams than pillowcases. She'll use white pillowcases and the patterned shams. That will look pretty, and use more of the stash!
Things to be happy about:
It didn't snow after all!
Having Steph and Toast home for the weekend.
Steph and I are going to go to NC next weekend!
Holly
I always learn something at the longarmers meeting. Most of them have been doing it for awhile, are happy to share tips and stories. I know I never want to do it as a business- I hate deadlines, and if I make a mistake on a family quilt, no one knows but me.
Last night Ralph, Steph and I went out to dinner to Abondonza, which is one of our favorite places. We all brought home enough leftovers for at least 2 more meals!
Fabric report for the week:
Fabric bought this week- 0
Fabric bought this year- 0
Fabric used this week- 3 yards
Fabric used this year- 3 yards.
And the book report:
Books bought this week- 4
Books bought this year-7
Books read this week-0
Books read this year-1
Steph's decided she'd rather have shams than pillowcases. She'll use white pillowcases and the patterned shams. That will look pretty, and use more of the stash!
Things to be happy about:
It didn't snow after all!
Having Steph and Toast home for the weekend.
Steph and I are going to go to NC next weekend!
Holly
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Steph's Quilt
This quilt is for Steph's new apartment. I've been promising to quilt it for her since May, and I finally put it up on the HQ16 today. It's all ready to go, and hopefully I'll start the quilting tomorrow.
I also have a lot of the border fabric left, and she pulled that for pillowcases. Red floral pillowcases may be a bit much- maybe pink with red borders? For the quilting I'm thinking freehand loops and hearts- curves to soften up the straight lines of the quilt. The backing is a dark green Robyn Pandolph print, and I'll bind it in the red floral. I have to come up with a name for it.
We went back to work yesterday, and were off today for Three King's Day. I got my oil changed, went to the library to pick up the bag of books Steph requested, loaded the quilt and took a nap in the chair with the cat. Snow showers were predicted, but all we got was some rain- which is fine!
Holly
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