10 Days Later................

Whew!  I'd like to say that we'd been off traveling or doing something exciting since the last time I posted, but the truth is far more boring.  I had to finish up our taxes, get a lot of work done in the greenhouse and in the beds, have been racking up some big walking mileage, then this weekend with two parties and dinner guests, I didn't even have enough time to rest & stretch my back, so yesterday I was exhausted.  I know--I need to be more vigilant in doing what is right for my back, and after an interesting episode this weekend of watching 2 60-year-olds with heart problems chug down a bottle of wine each while complaining about cardiologists, trust me--making good health decisions is our new driving force around here.  :)

There has been some crafting:
The remaining three table runners are finished, laundered, and in the gift bin, and
I don't even want to discuss kimono ornaments for a while.  I am, however, probably all set for ornaments to give away this year.  One would hope. 

I still have the 2 remaining Spicy Spiral table runners to make, but I'm thinking of taking a bit of a break from the table runner marathon and working on some clothing projects for a bit.  And maybe some knitting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Comments

Meredith said…
It sounds like you have been very busy and that your back is holding up! Hooray for that. Love your ornaments and table runners. I think you need to pick up your knitting, and sit outside and enjoy your garden.
Hugs,
Meredith
April 22, 2015 at 5:48 AM
RobinH said…
LOL- I think you binged on kimono ornaments! Take care- you don't want to annoy your back- it's not nice to you when you annoy it.
April 23, 2015 at 2:21 PM
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