Monthly Archives: October 2024

Call-O-Ween

Posted on 2024-10-31 by Holly

You have to hand it to them. Nothing like taking advantage of a chance to use a horrible pun or co-opt a holiday that really does not have the same kind of ownership that other holidays have.. In this case, … Continue reading →

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Five to go

Posted on 2024-10-30 by Holly

I found another 28 stitches that needed to be completed this morning on Deadly Aquarium, followed by multiple colors of backstitch. And so here it is – all 18,622 stitches. And that doesn’t include all the backstitch. Some of which … Continue reading →

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Where do I go next?

Posted on 2024-10-29 by Holly

This is a classic stitchers/embroiders dilemma. In this case I don’t simply mean where in the house although that could easily apply. I have “The Clock” stashed in the upstairs lounge. The Hearthside Frame is in the living room with … Continue reading →

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Still Legal

Posted on 2024-10-28 by Holly

As I was attempting to find a lost critical item this morning, I went ahead and grabbed a picture of this –   Most years, I just renew my license when the window opens up 1 Sept. This year, since … Continue reading →

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Three heads might

Posted on 2024-10-27 by Holly

Just be better than one. at least if you are a German Shorthaired Pointer in a costume competition (Netflix series Kaos, Cerberus & Handler from Hades security).  Dani survived it with a sense of humor, apparently Quake had a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Dragons

Posted on 2024-10-26 by Holly

Does anyone remember that this is the year of the Dragon? I thought not. What seems so much fun at the beginning of the year kind of loses its shine. But, in any case, I finished the Field Guild to … Continue reading →

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Hades TSA

Posted on 2024-10-24 by Holly

And I do not mean the military weapons project that uses HADES as an acronym. And then I asked Dani who referred me to Netflix – Chaos and Caeneus.  All I can figure is that it is a lot more … Continue reading →

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Owl Time

Posted on 2024-10-23 by Holly

It is still dark at 0645. And there are important desesions to be made. Do I get up and make coffee to wake the est if the way uo & ease the potential for caffeine withdrawal headache? Or do I … Continue reading →

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Best Stop Sign ever

Posted on 2024-10-22 by Holly

now – where did I put the notes I wrote while in San  Rafael?  No clue, thought I saved it in notes or email, but then my phone was down to essentially no battery so it could have been completely … Continue reading →

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And here she is

Posted on 2024-10-21 by Holly

the other half the usual adult hanger arounds our upper patio.  Heading up to be disappointed that there are still workmen all over the front area.  And I thought that teenagers could scald you with disgusted looks – deer are … Continue reading →

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Disturbed his sleep

Posted on 2024-10-20 by Holly

I have shown pictures before of our various four footed visitors. They have not been thrilled with the repairs and renovations to our retaining wall next to the front patio , This is Mr. – “you are really annoying me” … Continue reading →

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Amtrak Delays

Posted on 2024-10-19 by Holly

The fire watch for the area has been called off for the moment.  There is still an active fire in San Leandro, but not here. I can occasionally smell smoke if the wind is coming just right from the south. … Continue reading →

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It is a lot

Posted on 2024-10-17 by Holly

I spent most of the evening over in Albany at some in person training. In a moment of what? Insanity, patriotism, boredom, curiosity? Not sure exactly what, I followed a link in one of the Veteran related emails and volunteered … Continue reading →

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Google Eyes

Posted on 2024-10-16 by Holly

The following is a four part mystery Halloween SAL from Tiny Modernist. The first two parts dropped and were finished before we left on our trip. Parts 3&4 were released while we were gone. Instead of having things evenly divided, … Continue reading →

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Seventy two%

Posted on 2024-10-15 by Holly

Slowly making progress. At this rate, I should have this rather large project completed in another 10 or so days. At that point, I will be more than ready to move on to something else… Just as a reminder – … Continue reading →

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a thousand stitches

Posted on 2024-10-14 by Holly

hardly seemed to make a dent .. .. but I know it has been a little progress. It still leaves me with 11k or so to go on this project. I think it will be a while before I tackle … Continue reading →

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Small Steps

Posted on 2024-10-13 by Holly

I counted what I have left for started cross stitch projects. I have eight that were started this year – at various times from March on. I have five left from previous years. Two fall into the category of “do … Continue reading →

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Yom Yippur

Posted on 2024-10-12 by Holly

Is, for me a quiet day. A time to think, reflect, and today – run a fever. Which obviously wasn’t planned. It meant that I didn’t head to Richmond to join the Eldest and the two boys at an outdoor … Continue reading →

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Time Zones

Posted on 2024-10-11 by Holly

It was this morning looking at the clock when I had one of those “blinding flashes of the obvious.” I meant to discuss a problem caused by Apple’s latest update to their operating system in yesterday’s post. But the mind … Continue reading →

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Tea Cups

Posted on 2024-10-10 by Holly

This might have been a productive day. Certainly better than yesterday. Certainly I was up early enough to see the sun rise, the birds making noise, and to be gifted a lovely cup of coffee by the husband who slept … Continue reading →

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