Rain Is Big News M & M's

Now either its a slow news week, or all of the weathermen round here have gone bonkers. No matter what station I have on the TV or radio, the big news is rain for the next few days. Not just reporting news, but how to protect yourself. How to prepare your car. What to have on hand in the house, what to wear, and the right type of umbrella! Its kinda like when we first moved to the coast and I got the biggest kick out of a news alert mid day... saying, SURFS UP! Now we get, RAINS COMING! What the heck? Its just rain, its wet, and we need it. Done, lets move on. I remember several years ago Walt and I RVing to Big Sur in terrential rains. lol We couldnt get away from there fast enough. Opted for the Carmel Valley in a nice dry RV park with running water from a faucet instead of out your front porch..
Now heres the potential news says I.... When it rains here, its like Big Sur. The heavens open up and buckets pour in a short time span, causing fast floods and mudslides. Especially in the foothills where firestorms have been. Scary, noteworthy, and cause for preparation. It should all be over in 2 days they say.. I hope nothing above actually happens. For me personally, its a great time to sniff the air, and maybe a pot roast or fresh bread in the oven. BUT.... Not here because I can only be found quilting or packing these days. The bummer is that I have packed all of the good tools and for the next 18 days until we begin moving... we are on a short supply of everything.
18 days and the real mayhem begins, again. I dont look forward to it, and yet I cannot wait. :::Sybilness::: It's so sad here. No guests, pictures coming down, no good smells, feelings, or views. Yet on the other hand, perpetual hope. Walt is getting stronger, you wouldnt believe that he has just spent 20 days hospitilized and life so uncertain. Quilting getting caught up, and I think theres a rainbow just down the road. Truthfully, sometimes I think I'm just a village idiot for all of the perpetual hope about things. But its ok... I am the Arroyo Grande village idiot, and thats very OK with me.

Marvelous Mondays :

Rain, cause theres a rainbow somewhere
Matt N Jac, ( neice & nephew) Who cheer me up and dont even know it.
Phone calls from Avi who I can actually understand now.. (I would like to freeze her at this age:)
Live stream internet Radio ( because you get NO RECEPTION HERE)

Birthday With Rudy

Sorry he isnt seen too well.. I had to sneak the camera on him from afar. I think Andy Griffith is on here too. At any rate, he is cheap entertainment:) We have been piecing all day...ok and he has been making me laugh.. which is desperatley needed. Thanks Rudy, wish that everyone loved you as I do.

Daily Devotions

Do any of you use a daily devotional? Or a make shift one? A daily laugh, passage, scripture, quote, or even a joke/laugh? I picked up the new little one by Joel Olsteen the other day and every morning I read it, hoping to find some words of encouragement, no... an epiphany. What I am finding is... even though I began nearly at the end of the little book ( OCT) it would seem that SOMEONE knows whats going on around here! This morning, day 3 I think, I actually read 3 times in disbelief thinking HOW DOES HE KNOW THIS? I ran to find my prayer parrot (for good measure) and it has already been packed. So I stuck my post it note to my sewing machine and there I stayed until tonight. Sometimes, there just arent enough post it notes. Anyway.. I am kinda liking this new ocd-ism I have found. I will play awhile longer. Much like that dingy farmtown on facebook. I tell ya... I go there, create, and wish I were there! ( Dont worry, yall know I see a whole team of shrinks)

I have been working on the annual Epilepsy foundation memory quilt. One of 4 left to finish before I torture my machine by moving her AGAIN. The memory quilt.... 44 pictures of the telling faces of disabled children. So many transparent emotions ranging from love & trust, to fear & apprehension. How ironic that I am the lucky one to hold them this week. I dont know how it is that I can feel them, but I can. Not only can I feel them, but I GET IT.. I so get it.

Did I show you the poppy finished?:::thinking:::: I dont think I did.. I 'll go find a picture. I want so badly to start an applique project, namely a very cute one Ronda is working on...just to have some hand work. The last one I did needle turning was the dresden plate restoration, and in hindsight, I really enjoyed that evening work. When the dust settles round here, I will begin a project. (hold me to it, K?) The wall art poppy is now framed and in route to the central coast show. I didnt know it would be entered, and I dont want to know now! LOL I dont need any more stress thanks. The crystals dont show in the pics, but they are at the top of each burgandy piece of fabric, and in the center. I am happy that its owner is happy. Thats judge enough for me.

I would really like to go sneak a peek at tomorrows devotion note as I am determined to hide out in the shop for the day. Me and those epilepsy kids:) Have a serene Sunday everyone. I 'll see ya Monday!
G

Email SNAFU

Sorry I've been down awhile, Ronda, thanks for the heads up, and Jeff, THANK YOU HONNY BUNNY for fixing my problem! Email is now restored, :::wish I could say the same for my sanity eh::::::
I have been out awhile on a road trip. I went to see the fam and get some mental GO JUICE. Geez did I need it!! I cannot believe how much heart food I can suck up in 3 days! I saw my parents, my sis n family, my daughter and family, Heather, The LQS owners, My sons final resting place, and even Jake had a load to California and we were able to get together for dinner!! Much needed heart food. Thanks everyone:) I need to go unpack and feed my patient.. Julie, thanks for your help!!
Blog readers... I'll be back!

Rudy Speak: A Post For Penny

She Wants What She Wants

Yes, the angelic perfect grandaughter has a little SYBIL in her too cause in this evidence photograph she is indeed the cookie monster curtain climber!!! I can her it now... AVIANA GET YOUR BUTT DOWN FROM THERE RIGHT NOW!

LOL!!! I say, Miss independance... and look out Mama!

Happy Birthday Justin, Jeff, Rudy...M & M's!

M & M's start with Lap top up and running again! I thought that te poor thing was dead. We finally made it into the Geek Squad and... well.... it was the fault of the Super Chicken. Rudy did it. The Geek guy of course couldnt figure out what a super chicken is while Walt tried to explain. He then felt awkward while he an I squabbled in public over whether or not it was Rudys official birthday present, or should we just send him to the nearest parrot rescue. Yes, September is his month too, along with everyone elses.. Speaking of... Happy Birthday today to Jeff( Blimas Son) and my grandson Justin!!! He is scaring the bejeezers out of all of us as a new hobby of football has gotten his attention.

He is way too young for this eh? Have a Marvelous Monday Justin!

On the quilt front, I have 3 going at the same time. Tee Shirt, Memory, Poppy Art. This is a first for me to have so many going.. but maybe I'm fighting boredom, or just stressed and doing the Sybil thing.. not sure.. dont care.. at least I'm in there right? I did find myself boiling some eggs, which is always a good indication that I'm wierding out a bit. But its ok... I'll be fine:) Working on a plan.. the next chapter...lol

Marvelous Mondays Include:

Cost of Rudy using my AC Cord as a toy for an instant.............................................109.00


Cost of embarressing explaining while getting the LOOK from Mufasa................. A Steak Dinner


Cost of Gina being able to Blog and facebook................................................................Yep, Priceless!!

In The Shop Not Working..( bad girl)

So, did everyone see the new premiere show MERCY? It was just OKAY for me. Not as good as House was. A pissed off woman cheating on her husband with a real hate on for men. hmmmmmm I dont think I need this? Its kind of like putting on a CD of Alanis Morrisette when you are already mad as hell at men.
I would sure like to know when they will put out a good comedy show. They really do not know the power in laughter eh? Its good medicine! I swear all I ever see is sex, violence, gangs, murder, terrorists... U get my drift right? The only thing I find to laugh at is Two and a half Men, and thats not so G rated you know? The new Jay Leno show stinked for me. It was like a bad writer team for the Tonight Show....grunt.
Maybe its just me, but I am leaning toward nooooo its the world around me.
I see many changes around blogville these days. One of my favorites is gone and I will miss her terribly. My own Pickford is gone as I deleted it!!! Some people said it was my hobby when in fact it was diligent hard work...pppfffttt. With Walts Health we have decided to put away our B & B hats and go home. Home to AG, the Pismo area. Buy him a nice 4 wheel drive and firmly plant him and his lil IV ball on the beach where he is home, as am I. All I will say for now is that this has been part of the journey, and its time to go home.
FaceBook I see is the new online drug of choice for many. I cancelled my Twitter so that I can concentrate more on FB..LOLOL Listen... heres my thinking... I can play farmtown or facebook, or blog.... sooner than I can watch reruns of the Sopranos, Desparete Housewives, cold case files, or all the other crap Walt is remoting. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it. TV stinks. ( well, cept for a few shows)
I should get back to work now. I have my iced tea, smooth Jazz, and the Rudy man... life will be good.
soon.
LYG

Marvelous Monday

It was...really it was. It was productive... thats marvelous right? We didnt have any sunshine, and clearly no rainbow, but Walt felt pretty good, and much work was done, and hey guess what? I didnt have to make breakfast yippee!! I pretty much have to realize and accept the truth. I STILL dont do mornings. Grunt. Its okay too, because not everyone can be a morning person right? Because there would be no night peoples! :::work with me peoples::: I can justify practically anything.
M & M's included :

Premiere of HOUSE ( loved it!)
Sherry's help in the Inn
2 day priority mail, cause I have no patience?
Walts little netbook cause mine died:(
Guests who send you very touching thank you notes, inspirational books, ty sally, and TY also Allen Sargeant's CD who noticeably loves being a good servant. Who says people arent sent at the perfect time?
I'll find more next week?

In Need Of A Rainbow

I was cleaning out my cell phone this morning, hoping to get better quality service from it whan I came across a photo sent to me a VERY long time ago by a good friend. A rainbow, after a good hard rain, right on her street. I thought to myself, there ya go... thats what you need right about now.. a rainbow! Lord knows theres a good hard rain going on in G's life eh? Ever since we lost Munz.....clic.
More changes on the horizon which I will tell you about as I go. Lets hope they all hold a rainbow.
Walt had a doctor appt today. Still the same, but thankfully no worse. TIME, its the word of the decade! Time has actually become a priceless commodity.OK, and Money, and STUFF.
He sleeps quite a bit. Eats whats given to him well, those are both rainbows. I even took him out his first time and he ate a whole 6 ounce steak by himself! ( in hindsight, it was too much for him and he slept forever afterword while I watched him breath. My fear lies in those words from doctors/nurses, "we're not out of the woods yet". Shit.
I got a crazy stomach flu bug attack myself this week, and ran right to the doctor who promtly told me to stay away from Walt. Thankfully it was short lived, I am on the mend, but damn! It was violent for 24 hours. I personally dont think a bug has a fighting chance against my pissed- offedness these days. It has left me weak and ribs are killing me! I may go and get the two of us some wonton soup later... well... I have check ins... so Maybe I'll open a package of top ramen? LOL Oh how I long to be happy again.
Next Monday..... I WILL have a Marvelous Monday Blog. Period.

Not Built To Break?

Who says? Hmmmm... I wonder sometimes.
Walt is home recovering. Weak as a kitten, in considerable pain from the holes in his body, but eatting well and he is hopeful. As am I.
As for me, I think I walk around in a constant state of disbelief, riding every wave, good, bad or ugly. I sure good use a good vacation. One with good food, good service, a massage or two...long walks and delicious wine. ahhhhhh. When I re-read that I think how ironic it is that right here in Cambria, california, I have Just that. HA!
I finally got into the shop today and cleaned up after the quilt retreat. It was sad.. I dont even know what the hell went on? I want a DO-OVER!
I cranked up my new DMB Cd and talked to fabrics. It felt so great I think I'll do it again tomorrow:) The Inn is slowing down considerably so I can get back to quilting! WOOHOO!!
I havent had time all summer to do anything, as you can see, not even blog time! Even poor Ginger looks a bit desheveled...lol Whats everyone up to anyway??I think I'll go cruise the blogs and see for myself:)
Thanks again to all who care for us via email, snail, mall, call. etc. Lets hope we got him on the mend. He is trying very , very hard.
LYG!

Labor Day is Still here.

Just a quick note again to let you know we are still what seems to be the fight for our lives ... as we knew it? This poor man O Mine is suffering:( . It seems that we take one step forward, and a few back. Its ONE dastardly bug that is trying hard to win. All talk of possible discharge soon is off. Antibiotics changed again, Other complications keep creeping in as we go,besides trying to outsmart this bug, iron and potassium defieciency, anemia, malnourished. THIS is all so incredible that sometimes even I dont believe it. Thanks for your continued support. I guess its true. I am afraid. Our daughters are both here for the week end, that helps. Will be in touch when I can. Labor Day weekend is still here, whether I like it or not.
LYG
G

Update On As The Stomach Turns- M & M's

Yep.... or..... no need to watch soaps, when ya got SUDS? I really dont even know where or how to express the happenings of the week at all. Very blurry.
Walt's superbug as I said has been identified and named. Streptococous-Intremedous. It began in his lung disguised as Pnuemonia and as it was being attacked by antibiotics, fled to his blood and liver. ( This I am told is why doctors hurry to catch the bug in the throat before it aggressively travels on.) He has had now uncountable units of blood and the fight is still going on to out race the bug. Tonight the other 2 absesses on his liver will be ( attemt to be) drained. Nutrition is indeed a factor since he is so weak and in pain that he cannot accept foods. IV for that too going in.
When this is all wrapped up and we are ahead of the bug he will come home with his IV and drainage tank to recover with me and a home health nurse for several months. ( best case scenario, says I). He has 2 specialists onboard now, infectios disease, and GI. The nurses and staff personal really dont care much for me, so I think I will bring them chocolates tonight. It cant hurt right? I think it is divine intervention that all vacationers are gone until this thursday... allows me time for a shower. Today i cleaned up my smelly self along with a smelly poodle. She is so smart and knows somethings up as she sits on my desk chair, or walts spot on the sofa and looks pathetic. Rudy too... dang animals... he just sits up there telling me that he loves me. In Walts voice, this helps.
Thanks to all who call, write, post notes, and help me with Paso directions! Walt says thank you too for the cards, books, and well wishes. When we talk, we are both in total disbelief of this. His colleagues, students, friends and family are helping to keep his spirits up. I had him up yesterday getting his email and he was moved at the outpour of support. Thank you all. What the hell would I do without you?
My days are filled with a routine of caring for the guests here, taking off to the hospital, tending to Walt, pointing a lot, and using my lap top to forget the world in Farmtown on Facebook. A great distraction ... I can SOLVE those problems! These days I am having trouble with the stupid fax machine!!! It always sums up with one sentance for me... I just wanna go make a quilt....Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
CLIC


Marvelous Mondays include XANEX, FARMTOWN, and all of you.

So Far.........

We have SOME news. I will be brief as I am here with Walt now. The infectious disease Dr has identified the bug. The Superbug. He says that he believes the Pnuemonia in June, never died, only relocated to the liver. He had a surgical procedure yesterday in which they drained one of the 3 absesses, and still draining. A biopsy is being done. He recieves blood transfusions daily. We are at least hopeful, but not out of the woods. Thanks to all for your prayers, Im sorry Im so vauge, but trying to respect Walts wishes for privacy too. As for me, without my support system, I would have fallen by now. Thanks again.
LYG

How ya Doing G?

Is the question of the day. Asked by many, including myself.
ANSWER: I've been better.... but I've certainly been worse.I'm sorry for being AWOL...AGAIN... But I find it most difficult to negatively blog!! I really do! I mean how many sad blogabouts can there be???? SO we will keep it as UP as we possibly can. I refuse to go down the rabbit hole just to see how far it is.

By now I'm sure that most of you know two things. That the quilt retreat was great, despite the "head up her ass" of yours truly.
And that my Walt fell very very ill the day that our gracious instructor arrived. What a two edged sword for me eh!!! All that fun and learning to be had and I couldnt keep a thought in my head! However, I do deserve an OSCAR, for the award winning performance. grunt.
Thanks to all for your hugs, help and comfort much needed. I have pictures ... somewhere? Our happy historian slash promoter, marketer.. Heather was the lucky winner of the Key Lime Pie. I'm happy for her too. She worked hard on getting this gig together! ( OH! Now I now where the pics are!!) LOL
As for my Walt, its Tuesday night and we know nothing of his illness. He has taken a turn for the worse today. The blood transfusions do not seem to be working. I am about to have a throw down to get him sent to Stanford or ANYWHERE there is a big brain in the house. As I said, I seriously refuse to be negative. Besides... lightning doesnt strike twice in the same spot. So pray with me, please.
I am juggling time with the hospital and the Inn, so I dont know how often I can write, but I shall try. It just feels good.
Love yer guts still, G

Hot Lists

My lists changed names. From just a plain ole TO DO list to big bold White Board HOT LIST! Yep, countdown and I think everyone in the world, I do mean WORLD is on vacation!!! WTH! Do these peple not know that the quilters are coming??? Can they not see that I am just dieing to go in the shop and prep?



Oh well... If I dont finish the HOT LIST, I'll get Heather, I mean Ethel to help me:) Ethel can you come on Wednesday?? Did you see my homework? Poor Ronda, I mean Ethel # 6, 7, or 8, I forget.. is doing it for me. The secret you know to true delegation:) ETHELS EVERYWHERE!







I think its called California Star now... I will be re decorating a whole new room for this babay~

Hey! You wanna make one too??? Come over!!! DayCampers all welcome, 150 per day! Pick one, piecing or quilting... The more the merrier!



M & M's Include:



*Look up

* Ethels...MY Ethels.

*Hope ( I always say that huh?)

* The new fruit parfaits I ordered for breakfasts.. ( that wont arrive in time, grunt)

*The way cool find for Sarahs weekend room:)

*Fax machines.. man can I get that thing humping!

*Ginger caring for Walt, because I have no time..lol

Day Camp Open!!

***This just in***

Come spend the day with us as day campers for only 150.00 per day! Pick your day, Friday piecing,8/21 or Saturday Longarming!8/22 This includes Our beloved professoree`(Ronda Beyer) and Mi Casa Es Su Casa! No rooms, no meals, just jam packed quilt making!

Wanna come?

805.927.8619

The Comaraderie Of Colleagues

Geez I feel needy! Ever get this way? I need to talk! I need to share skin! I need to laugh!
I need! Sometimes I just get too darn sensitive, I know, but damn it. I REALLY need some good stuff to happen around me! Enough already! I try VERY hard to stay positive. I do this on an hourly basis. But sometimes the waves of despair overcome me! I miss my boy. My minds eye carries his eyes, and when I weep, so do they. Why does this happen? I shudder a lot. A quiet thunder of of unbelieveable pain, shock and absolute horror at the thought of reality. Still today, over a year later, reality bowls me over time and time again. Come on! Is it really true? Wait. Clic.

I dont think I have worked this hard since I was in my twenties. All I can say is hurry winter! What gets me the most is my uncanny NEED to sell sell sell, then wonder what the hell did I do that for?::;competitive side of me::: Much like that Fred Flinstone episode when Freds eyes go buggy when he hears the word BET! Did you see it? Do you know what I mean? It is so darn hard to be me.
My boy Jake came this week with the Fam. They stayed only long enough to watch me run like a nutbar, and get me sick! ( thanks Jake) I miss the kids already. While it hurt to say Jamie's name aloud, it warmed me to snuggle her, touch & kiss her tender neck. She is walking everywhere now and so adorable! She is quiet, happy and easy to please. Shawn is the investigator. So curious and full of life and so in love with his Daddy:). Jake took us to dinner and I had a whole 2 hours off! Jamie number one would be over the moon for these kids. I wish so much that he would left me with a grand. Shoot.. clic

Hey! The whole reason for the blogabout was in the title.. I forgot! ::: menopause:::
The quilt workshop.. retreat... class.... no matter the wording is a much needed stitch & bitch week end! I wish that I had more prep time, but I will be lucky to capture people at the airport and KNOW what day it actually is....lol I dont think anyone will mind that Im not ready.. we will GET ready together right? It will be so nice to have quilt speak going on. Warm hugs, laughter & learning. :::I didnt say wine, see.. I can be good:::::
I know.. I REALLY know that the heart of life is still good. I just sometimes feel like stomping my foot with hand on hip and having a 6 year old throw down tantrum, demanding answers to questions. If not answers, at least a smoother ride and happier times. As always... thanks for the chat. Now I better do the dishes.

You Know The Drill! <--click it!

Friday =No freak outs allowed!

I am running like a chicken with its head off but...............

THIS cannot go without a shout out. Enjoy, get a few hankies, call your Mother, then call Heather at Moomp.

209 244 4549

I Need Quilters!

You know whats up for grabs right? This beautiful quilt, and Rondas Tips ~N~ Tricks!!

I'm serious! You all know that Ronda so generously agreed to come teach the class although not half full! Lets make it up to her and get a few more heads shall we? I'm just saying, its the best price EVER for the class, the food, the rooms, you will get anywhere! Go read again if you have forgotten :0

Come sign up! You will be so glad that you did!:)

THE INFO!

Catch Ups And M & M's

If not for an 81/2 x11 thicker than a phone book registration book, I wouldnt know the day of the week
Does EVERYONE vacation in August? I wont bore you with whining of all the goings ons here, but suffice to say that I dream about the likes of french toast with pure maple syrup. I suppose its because Walt and I find wierd things to squabble over these days , like, why do I insist on buying PURE maple syrup when Aunt Jemimas is right there cheap. I tried to tell Dear Walt about the differances... citing the differance between margarine and butter. He doesnt get it. HERES what I dont get.... He goes down the candy isle of smart and final and fills a cart! HELLO SAVINGS??? He claims its for the kids. He enjoys spoiling them. Or making thier parents mental, one. Which brings me to a piece of sunshine.... Jake is down from Idaho with the kids!! yep yep yep.. I have my baby grands for a few days! Jamie is walking all over and Shawn is still a whiner! ( he gets it from his dad). They are so cute and I miss them so very much. Tonight we went out after the wine 30 crowd and ate cippino together. They did the beach while we did the guests today.
In other news I sent out emails at midnight last night cancelling my highly anticipated stitch and bitch. I mean class retreat. You KNOW that hurt more than words eh? Now I must stand on my head, on the corner of our block to sell those rooms to keep the boss happy. Thats all I have to say about that. CLIC
I must report that we named the impulsive kitty purchase. We named her Arrivederci` :::And re homed her with my housekeeper Francela:) I dunno... maybe I am a little insane?

Still, I must find the M & M's: Where's John Mayer when ya need him?

*Steak & Jeff being here with the kids
*Cute back to school clothes at Marshalls. I found the boys the cuteset Ed Hardy sweatshirts:::squeel:: And of course, all my girls a dress::;wink:::
*Emails from loved ones asking about me, thank you:)
*Jamies kisses
*Hope

hey! Did I mention that I miss Aviana?

Second Cuppa Questions

I thought I would share some Sybilness questions with you this morning....while I have a second cuppa...

If I'm so tired of running like a mad woman night and day, why am I gaining weight?

If I enter every blog contest that comes my way, why doesnt the law of averages apply to me? Do you know I could have been found PRAYING for the kitchenaid stand alone mixer last month on the pioneer womans site? :::shaking my head::: Poor God, has to deal with me all the flipping time:::

If I see a blue eyed kitten, why must I bring it home? I'm not a cat person. GRUNT.

Why havent I heard from my big brother in so long?

How much is enough?

When will I learn to stop burning myself on the EVILSKIVER pans?

Why am I obsessed with that damn bejewelled game?

Would Clark Gable have a black & white bedroom with cobalt blue accents?

Where did I put the Petty Cash box now?

Why cant Heather come do a session for me this month?

Should I stop wearing sleeveless shirts cause my arms got too fat?

Wouldnt you think that someone would invent a better way to cook danish pancakes?

No wonder I cant win the lottery, I cant even win a blog contest... Whats the deal with that?

Will I get to go to Montreal someday before I need a facelift?

Heres the backstory on the questions.
My Mama has always been annoyed to some degree ( varies with ages) of my incessant need to ask who what when where,how why. She either thought that I would be an attorney or a star reporter. I'm an Innkeeper quilter!!! So.. either I continue to ask questions to those who will listen, myself included... or I hurry the heck up and change professions.

Monday Musings and M & M's.

August 3rd. Can you believe how fast time is going? We have about a week left of promoting Ronda Beyers Quilt weekend before my boss puts the NIX on all of these rooms booked. We have 4 of 10 sold. I need some help, talk it up ladies, sell, sell, sell! Incredibly low priced retreat as I have siad before. A must for we as long armers growing our careers. I hope soooo much that we can make this happen.
----------------------------------------------------------
This past week has been our fullest in the Inn so far and I am the MOST exhausted too! Every bone is feeling this one for sure. We had several countries represented too! Bulgaria, Cuba, France and Finland chatted the evenings away with people from Los Angeles! LOL ( ya had to be here)
----------------------------------------------------------
In a weak moment while searching for strawberries downtown, I ran right into a humane Society stand. This resulted in a new family member coming home with me. I am still shaking my head citing..."WTH HAVE U DONE G?" Walt has wanted a cat for years and I have a parrot. NOT a good combo. None the less there she was with her big blue eyes staring at me as if she was in suffering pain where she sat. I picked her up and she snuggled my neck with a pitiful meow. tsk tsk tsk....A Burmese mix, beautiful and bashful, and still 3 days later , no name. I will post a picture when I get her out from under the bed again and you can help. She seems loving while being held, but everything scares her and she runs for cover. She is eating and using her box well.... she is a scardy cat? I will welcome cat lover advise. Ginger is curious, and she actually isnt afraid of her! Now people.... another story. grunt.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Marvelous Mondays include:

*Happy guests
* Good Kona Coffee, via IV!
*fabric to fondle and quilts to quilt.read: hope
* Madelines restaurant discounts!
*Signage.... love signage... my new ones says... Wherever you go, go with ALL your heart.

Wine 30 At My House!

I was missing our San Francisco trips to the Wharf for cocktails so I made shrimp cocktails for the guests tonight. Tomorrow its crab cocktails. Wanna swing by? I think I should do this for the quilt retreat too. Hmmmm
I took a header in the kitchen today so I gotta tell ya I'm limping through the evening! There was a PUDDLE near the water cooler and I was busy snapping UNPROFESSIONAL shots of the said cocktails and RUT ROOO There she goes! Geez... My bad knee took the brunt too. To top it all off I was eating my OWN shrimpy cocktail and now its in pieces on the floor! :::Story of my life eh?:::
OK, I hear guest prints...better run! Come over!

Unbelievable!!!! EDIT TO INCLUDE A PICTURE!

OK, Lets chat shall we? This first award winning quilt of Ronda Beyer's( Key Lime Pie) is going to be raffled off at our quilt retreat to one of our 10 students! Is this a generous door prize OR WHAT????

**Notice** the feathered star medallions because we will be making our very own!

Really... we cannot afford in our quilting careers to miss this class. Sign up soon!!

http://rondabeyer.wordpress.com/2009/07/30/and-the-wowing-continues/
I'm in shock! ...wondering off wondering if I can be in this raffle....dang it, do I count???Go read!!!
Ronda; TY!! U B DA BEST
HEATHER: Get here if you can we need quilter photo shoots for future festivities! ( say that 3 times fast)

Breakfast went fine, Fruit Parfait, french toast and sausage. HOWEVER, I was noticably distracted by above news.

Are You Excited Yet?

She's Comingggggggggggggggggggggggggg!!!! Get your deposits in peoples! Its just short of a month away!! Ronda Beyer at The Pickford House Inn!! August 21- 24, WOOHOOOOOOOOO

Marvelous Mondays Just Keep Coming!

You see just how it works right? Even when your Mondays SUCK BIG GREEN WIENIES,,,, find the good, change your mind, your heart, your mood follows.

SO, I blasted Fergie, stuck my head in a quilt, and I am gonna be OKAY. Its debatable you know... from Monday to Monday. It is what it is................

M & M's include:

*Fergie, rock me out Woman
*The ability to cook something fantastic when your boss shows up, even though shes on a diet. grunt
*My Shop to hide in and create.
*Spending time with family, if only a short 24 hours.
*My Cuisinart...ahhhhhh things that cut..
*That little shop around the corner with awesome clothes for lil brown round women
*TEXTABILITY!!!

Have a look at what unpaid managers do:)

Clic on this link for all the information!!

http://www.deargina.moompphotography.com/

Or should I say.... What friends do for unpaid mgrs??? Thank you Heather!!

Head in a Poppy Pita-M & M's

***HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH BEAR!!! ***
We love this lil Love!

Sarah turns 4 today. Time is flying by so fast. I guess that happens too as we age eh? Not fun. But what is fun is watching this girl grow! Have fun at Gymstars Sarah!!





I keep telling ya I have lost track of days here at the Inn! I thought it was a Monday! I am stealing all the time I can from guests and chores to quilt this Poppy Art for a frustrated doctor to the south. She sent me a shoe box of pieces and pleaded with me to FIX it! I am now in the quilting stages, finally... well I was, until I hated the backing. My black stamin looked like chicken scratch! (the back WAS the light fabric u see in the front... now its just an apron!) So.. I went to the Cottonball and found some yummy firey red n yellow fabric, came home, frogged all night and reloaded her today. I am happier with this. And........... the GLIDE thread! ( thanks again ronda). Man! This quilts like Butta! So who knows how long this will take. I have a full house all week, a shopping trip for me to find an outfit for a party in SF on Saturday. I think I'll look for black, and pretend that it slimmed me down 20 lbs. GRUNT. Walt loses, I gain... geezzzz
So... Mondays are marvelous, on tuesdays?

* A great wireless ergo keyboard in place again.
* customers coming all the way to cambria to see me:)
* My daughter meeting me for the swaree in SF
*Quilting magazines
* GLIDE THREAD! BUTTA!
* My Pink CD, when guests are gone, Crank it up!
* OK, the Thriller CD too...lol

Had To Have It!

Do you know Ed hardy the Tatoo Artist Slash fashion designer? New handbag... He designed it JUST for me!!! :::I can think that ifin I wanna::::

I love love love it! If I could change anything I would make the bottom more stable, like a rectangle board in there..something.... But it rides the shoulder nice, the bluebird is sweet & happy, and I love the saying on the back,

For the wild child in me!

This is how I roll...no tatoos on body, just body wear:::snicker::::

New Sharpie Pen!

You may or may not know about my lil pen/paper fetish... no matter, just induldge me for a moment. Shout out to my gal pal H! Hey!!! Its a new Juicy pen!!!

Pro: Its juicy, feels good in your hand

Con: Its not retractable, nor is it archival for fabric, however Im sure on paper it may be ok.

At any rate, I like it! It's not easy being me?

The Best Wooly Bear In The World!

She is the Inn mascot, greeter, free entertainment, and model for four year olds who wish to drag and dress her. My Ginger the wonder dog. If only she could speak to me...sigh... I'm sure she would tell me how the heart of life is very good. I love this beast. She doesnt even care if she is late on her salon appointment. Doesnt mind that the kids haul her around like a doll. She loves to take her toys upstairs and paw the guest rooms for an impromptu playdate. All at the thrills of the guests of course. When I searched for a canine companion, I did so with the intention of finding the level of intelligence of a parrot. Sir Rudy in mind. What I found was a love beyond compare. A creature capable of sharing love with everyone, and the brain to go with it. I love this beast, and I love sharing her. Afterall, love isnt love til you share it with others:)

Need a family Fix

It happens? Ok, Karen, pack em up, head over. Heather? Ditto. I'll see ya Friday night, somebody show up, I need a fix. It would be a good Sarah Beach birthday?? You know you guys hate the heat!

I havent heard from Jake in a while.. I could call and bother them? Hmmmm
June, a quilter colleague pal o mine just left and made me friend/family homesick. I just WANT EM. Maybe I'm just trying to stall on working? Hmmmmm I loaded a wall art poppy and will be using my new GLIDE threads, so say tuned for any yelling or cursing. I brought Rudy into the shop for assistance. Its a bit un nerving to do those long strokes for a huge flower and keep things smooth and straight eh?Cross everything that my tension is nice with the new thread. I have a quiet couple days with only a few in house guests, so I am in hopes of getting much accomplished in the shop. If I call you, email or yahoo you... kick me out and tell me to get to work K? Unless I need to vent, then listemn up, and hang up, I'll be fine...LOL Lordy I do go on............. Happy Hump Day!

I Told Ya! M & M's

My days are just running together and I thought it was Marvelous Monday today! Lets see... Its defineltley summer vacation as my days are filled with different people coming and going. Today even one of our own quilters ( June) is coming to celebrate her anniversary! I am busy in the shop:::stop giggling::: I really am! I got a smoking hot new TV, (Vizio) flat screen so I can quilt and keep up with Ellen and Oprah! LOL Rudy isnt doing a very good job of chating these days so I need a new babysitter. :::sounded good didnt it?:::
Truthfully, I am very behind in quilt orders, and I think peoples are getting miffed at me. I am so trying... thats all I can say. So today i will make a stab at them, inhopes that Walt can install the TV. He is still very sick and I dont understand that. Muscle/joint aches, still sneezing, sore, tired, but no fever. I have never seen him so ill, ever. I myself have a can of lysol attached to my right hip, while the left one holds the phone for reservations. Wow... wierd life I tell ya.

Marvelous Mondays include:
Understanding quilt customers
My John Mayer Tee Shirt, the heart of life is still good.
A daily update from my Sis, cause I'm not there.
Costco Carnations, Last 2 weeks I tell ya!
Batiks! Geez I LUB EM!
The Kill Bill Whistle, Rudy is a master at it now! LOL

Ronda Beyer Retreat Update

Well, I came home to many surprises and this is by far the best one!!! These techniques are among the many that we will learn! yes, Piecing one day and quilting the next! We will all have time on the longarm here in the studio! I think I will go clean it and put pics up for all to see soon. In the meantime, Ronda will try to bring this beauty for us to fondle, along with many others. Dont hesitate in calling me for your spot saved! We have 7 spots left and of course the class is fully refundable if it doesnt fill. :::TRAGIC::: ( if you would like to send a deposit, thats fine, and I can collect the rest upon check in.

We will learn a lot and have a serious blast doing it! I have Walt planning things with electricity and duct tape, while I am drafting menus...Yippee!To read the full itinerary clic here!

Here is a picture of the dining room ( partial) Its huge,well lit, warm, and oh so comfortable! I wish the fireplace shows in this. BTW, thats NOT my Ginger..lol His name is Manny, the wonder Sheltie:)

Dont forget, call soon!

LYG

One more just for grins and giggles!

Anddddddddddddddddd

did i mention that Walt has pneumonia?YEP, On Friday we took him into emergency in San Luis Obispo, and the they said he would be better cared for at home. HA! I left him!
He muddled through taking care of the Inn and is still ill. At the doctor at the moment for a follow up. Did I piss off the universe or what?
Ok, so just keep calm and carry on....ahuh, LIST, I made a list, going on down that bad boy and carrying on. Sure would like to chat, but I can't! Will answer emails and phone calls soon....if its not in the next hour..........wait longer:)
LYG

What Day Is Today?

It's really all a blurr. Our 4th of July weekend was indeed a wild one in more ways than one. I was called on Sunday with a full house here, that my Mom went into ICU with an infection and dehydration. I made a quick exit plan, and did just that. While Sis and I were tending to Mom, Dad fell ill and we called 911 for him. Both in the hospital on separate floors, my sis and I went to work on a game plan. We moved my parents from our family home into an apartment near sis. Now of course it held not a THIRD of the house, but all with all essentials in place we brought them both home yesterday. To sum things up,they are very scared children. Understandably so. But it was our best choice. The in home nurses came by and said they were on the mend. ( I dont thik sis and I are). This will be no easy trip for Kelly. I'm scared too. We have managed care plans, white boards up, all ADA compliant features in the place, and calls for prayer. ( for us all). They are determined to stay together, and we are trying to honor their wishes. Mom is doing better, however dementia is climbing. Dad is a very large demanding child who needs care and doesnt care where he gets it, as long as he does. Needless to say its been a hellofa ride for 5 days. I just arrived home in time for 2 check ins, wine 30, and damn I need a shower. I REALLY wish that I didnt have to cook tomorrow morning. Walt & Francella did great while I was away, which allowed me to fully concentrate on the kids:)
I'll be back when rested and can better explain. Thanks for your emails and well wishes, they kept me going VIA blackberry:)
LYG

Good Morning!

UNLESS Your parrot goes on walkabout crossing 4 rooms, 6 chairs, 2 barstools and a countertop, waits until your back is turned stirring potaotoes, and SWIPES STRAWBERRIES from your parfait dishes!!!At which time instead of throwing Sir Rudy in da cook pot, I smack my favorite stress reliever button ( thanks sis) ANd throw it all away and begin again.::: this was after I smacked Walt for yelling at the both of us....something about the health department, I dont freakin know....

Ronda Beyer Meets Pickford B & B!!

Its official! You quilters call quick for the best weekend of 2009!

Award winning Ronda Beyer will be thrilling all of us with her talents for an entire weekend! Teaching us not only piecing her Spanish Rose/feathered Star, but quilting tricks too! Below are the STATS, email or call ASAP to reserve your spot at the B & B! There are only 9 student slots available.

6 King beds,1 Queen bed, 2 dbls in one room. (Husbands can be added on for a 50 dollar charge)

*note* Space is limited for piecing, but a few kings can be shared. Will keep you posted as to occupancy.

Dates: Check in August 21, Check out August 23.

Cost: 475.00 ( plus tax) Two Nights lodging, All Inclusive with exception to Dinners.

Refundable if class cancels due to low occupancy, but we won't let it.

Itinerary:

Friday:12:00: Check in, set up.

1:00 pm: We will all piece the center Medallion for Ronda's "Spanish Rose Quilt" you will get the entire pattern including the scallop border pattern full size... We will also cover ideas on how to make this gorgeous quilt using some changes to make it your own, other block ideas, and quilting ideas, you will also received info on how to make it just like Ronda's famous "It Ain't Easy Being Green" Feathered Star Quilt... Bring your fabrics* & machine, Paper, pencil and cameras, ready to have fun and learn how easy this truly is to make.

Dinner will be brought in to us by our Walt ( because our machines wont stop humming) from the Main St Grill/Tri Tip sandwiches, ribs, Cobb Salads Woohoo! ( prices Vary)

Saturday:

8:00 AM Buffet Breakfast on site

9:00 -12:00 Stencil application, Scalloped borders,interlocking circle border, marking, curved crosshatching, Corner applications, Binding, Lecture/Demonstration

12:00 -1:00 Buffet Luncheon on site

1:00 -6:00pm- Hands on! Time to apply what you've learned! You will ALL have time on the Long Arm.

6:00-8:00 pm Dinner out on the town

8:00-10:00 pm Q & A, Coffee & Dessert!

Sunday: 9:00 am Served Breakfast, More Q & A, and Door Prizes from Ronda for all!

12:00 Check Out.

Hmmm, funny, no mention of Wine 30 anywhere? Well you know what they say, Who says Happy is only an hour!!!

For those who would like extended stay being Thursday or Sunday, add 99.00 for the extra night.(s) ( includes Breakfast) & wine 30

If you aren't familiar with our beautiful B & B please take a moment to pop in and see your rooms!

*When your spot is reserved you will be sent a "before class" to do list, via snail mail. I can't wait to see you!::::WAVING VIGOROUSLY::::

805.927.8619

gina@deargina.com

Please feel free to Link this post to yours or any other interested quilt site. Leave a comment and link that you have done so, and your name will go into a drawing for one of Ronda's handy dandy tools of choice!

Sharing A Bit Of Romanian Love!

Geta's having a giveaway and I want to be a WIENER so I can try my hand at Shadow Trapunto:) I need it all... Show me learner...lol The pattern, the quilt, the book! Sheesh! Just talk to me as if I'm 6 year old, K? Then I will "GET IT."
I have been following this amazing womans talent for some time now, and she is such an inspiration you MUST go have a peek! Unless of course, you already follow!! In that case, may the best man win!
:::Lets throw it back to Sybil, I mean G, the Innkeeper:::::

In other news.... I survived the earlier than usual breakfast today for our Bicyclers. Damn. Who can eat at 6:00 anyway??? And I volunteered this! WTH??? Maybe I did it for the tip... Hmmmm . I need a sign, " Kitchen remains closed while cook is on coffee IV". Tomorrow should be regular 8:30-10:00, and I'm doing a south of the borderish menu. Fresh tortillas, Potatoes, Salsa Eggs, and one of my favorite veggie dishes which I'm sure you wont know, cause I cant even spell it right.... I ll sound it out for ya....Kala-va-seetas. Sliced zuccini, yellow squash, onions, red peppers,tomatoes,lightly sauteed in garlic & olive oli. No Abelskivers!! Yippee!.
I must admit, I have been missing ma so when this happens I go for HOME.. which means a warm tortilla with butter, and Moms squash. I think I'll go call her, see if she needs to rip me a new one for any reason.
LYG!!!

PS: If you havent tried those uncooked fresh tortillas at costco, Go Get Em! They look like a crepe, until you throw one on the Plata and smell it sizzle!! ::;can one smell a sizzle?::::

Foodie Friday Chit Chat

And in the case of "troubled genius," which comes first, the trouble or the genius?

I dont know who said this, but sure seems brilliant to me! Good ponder food I say. ::::Edit to say.. ITS JOHN MAYER!!!:::::
The guests are about begin arriving, and I have been in the kitchen all day. Flour chips, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Granola for the week end, and Banana bread. I think its Wine flippin 30 NOW
OH YES I DO!
You know where I heard that right? I would actually ENJOY that show if I could tolerate Ms Mary Murfy... MAn she bugs me! Her laugh is the epidomy of CACKLE! If only I could MUTE her, I would like the show! This is what happens to me when I go through American Idol withdrawls. Grunt.

I got yummy patterns in the mail today! Now if only I had the time to make them:::sigh:::: I am also patiently awaiting my first order of the new GLIDE thread! I tried their free sample, and I'm hooked! :::thanks Ronda woman:::: Hey, I think I have a new toy.. getting things in the mail!! I just flippin love it! I thought SENDING was all the fun, but heck no! Theres more to it! Maybe I will give QVC a shot??? I cant go anywhere so I may as well right???I wish I could order a bird online....I know, like a hole in the head right? But I think Rudy needs a friend! Hey maybe a breeder would swing by??
OK, enough of this mindless chit chat. I should go & tame the mane before company comes. ( G speak for run a brush through the horsetail) Happy Friday All Yall:)
LYG!

Wine 30 is "Catchy"!

It's Always Wine 30 Somewhere!!!!

Our B & B guests love it, our friends love it, Even my blogger pals love it! Its so popular we get fabric named for it! Go over to Vicki's Etsy shop and check it out! Ok, and buy some too! LOL
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26791098

I STILL need to get a framed print from our Carla. I cant tell you how it tickles our guests when they see her sloshed picnicin chicken print:) Among my favorite things in the house btw! I have emails asking to "USE" this phrase! How cool is that?
So... I just wanted to share:) I will say again and again... I am among the BEST people in the world with my quilter friends.
Love yer guts!

I Awakened To : Stay Or Leave?

My Mama that is. Its so confusing to have both thoughts. My Sis says they have called Hospice and she knows that means 6 months or less. She is failing fast I am afraid. I cant lose my Mom too, I can't! But then again, her quality of life is out of control in a negative way, and I cannot stand to see her suffer. So why do I teter toter? My own selfishness? Please dont let me suffer another loss so soon? This question ALWAYS ends in the all time question... How much is enough? Is NOW a good time to say , "damn, that G girl has reached the peak of stress, better back off". But then again, is there life after death with whatever God you chose? I find it funny that no matter what I read in print, everything I ever believed has changed, or become clouded, at the very least. Not a day goes by that I dont wake up and whisper wheres my Jamie. Not ever a day. After his untimely death everyones opinions come into play eh? I collected so much data that I havent a clue!

Truth is... I miss Ma now, and have for quite some time.

So dear blog readers I'm up, awake, sad, happy, I will go and make breakfast for my guests and ponder no more. Thanks for the coffee, and the chat.

LYG

Had to come back to say.... LOOK at that woman! What a life she is. I hear her now saying Gina? lifes messy! clean it up! She has many of these lil things to say through out the years... a cross between Maxine and Martha Stewart me thinks...lol I should make a list... lets see....

Never go anywhere empty handed.

Tell me who you're with and I'll tell you who you are....

I got a million of em but my potatoes are on fire! BE BACK!!

Hold Your Monkey! M & M's

After a most exhausting week end I decided that I needed a lil retail therapy. I found this much needed tool for my 2 yr old grandson. I cant wait to send it to him! I remember Jake ( his Dad) was the ONLY child of mine who needed one, and they sure werent this cute back then! Shawn is a regular Houdini I tell ya. And I didnt stop here! I had to do a Smart & Final run... so..... why not go the distance into My first love of Pismo?

The 25th annual old car show was going on and I really enjoyed the traffic jams...lol THEE only time I will say that. Beautiful cars, wow.

I hit Marshalls and found 2 pair of much needed SHOES ( nothing beats this for a happy dance) a most awesome outfit for a birthday girl O`mine coming up. I love those Apple Bottom clothes! I looked everywhere for a new satin blankie for lil Jamie as she has worn holes through her Uncles. I didnt find, so I guess I have to make one... or someone does right? ( add to the list). I guess its summer here because I even have check ins on a Monday! I was up at 6:00 this morning wheeling trash out, documenting a fax, CHUGGING coffee and making my usual to do lists. GRUNT. I dont know that I have the stamina for this . I dont think I have EVER worked so hard, much, long, in my life, and let me tell ya.. restaurant hotel work is not easy! Throw both together and ya got yourself a 24/7 tough way to go.All I really need is Martha Stewarts STAFF! I should stop whining and hit the list. I should be thankful, I have a staff of 1. which brings me to...............

M & M's!

Thank God at least I have Francela! (upstairs room flipper)

and Marshalls ( I always say that huh?)

Ginger security system. I sleep with a hammer, a long fire starter, and Ginger...lol

For beautiful, happy healthy Grands.

A paid off car loan WOOHOO, I get giddy about this daily!

Fresh flowers in this house daily.... I love this.

My Blackberry, I need tutorials!!

They Came Afterall!!

It was so wonderful to see them too! I havent seen these babies since Christmas! This baby Jamie, on her first birthday on Uncle Jamie keepsake comfort quilt for Nonni! ( did ya get that?) She is an angel!

A day at the beach, wind be gone! Shawn loves to Build ::read : destroy::: castles... grunt. He is a force to be reckoned with I tell ya, and such a love:)

Does this face melt you or what? And gives kisses too! H we need pictures!!!!

Look closely dear friends... This is Grismn, about to be NAILED by Sir Rudy. Ya cant say he wasnt warned? Nose to nose they are! Owwwwwww

Heres the back story.... As it turned out, Ginger came into heat. Mister Grismn has been on the case, suffering from anxiety in a big way and decided to take it out on the poor parrot. :::MISTAKE::::

I dont think Ginger & Grismn made any Schnoodles... she was pretty bitchy( no pun intended)

In the middle of it all we still entertained Pickford guests and the kids helped me with many, MANY chores. Damned appreciated too.Also, Stephanie tried her hand at fashion design and made Jamie a dress, while I actually completed one quilt and loaded abother! SHOCK!! We did stay up very very late to do this. AND I WANNA DO IT AGAIN! It has occured to me that when I have a pacer, governor, studio buddy, I can accomplish plenty in there. Wierd because its really never been that way before. I shall ponder this. While I am preparing for the Fathers day craziness. I need a good man food menu... steak N eggs? I'm on it!

Diamond In A Pearl /M & M's

Theres something I CANNOT get out of my head! We had guests a month or so ago from the outerbanks of N Carolina. Very nice people. Well travelled too. Fascinating conversation for 3 days and 3 nights. I think on the second night I had to apologize to the woman for staring at her chest so much, but I couldnt help drool over her pendant. I shared with her my fondness for pearls and was so intrigued by her DIAMOND in her pearl! I wanted to throw myself at her feet and beg for it like a 6 year old. Instead i asked who the artist was while looking directly into my Walts eyes. I just receieved a very sweet thank you note from them with none other than the artists site. I am now super drooling.::help me:::
This is her pendant, on a lovely gold chain. Its called sea erchant. ::: sigh:::

I understand that this post HIGHJACKED Marvelous Mondays BUT... Some things were just made to be shared!

Still grateful on a Monday:)

For good doctors we hopefully can trust.

For dreams and desires... hope that thankfully didnt fade all the way

For Tylenol Sinus pills, JEEZ my face has been hurting!!

For textability, or I wouldnt hear from my daughter!!!

For my pocket camera... everyday I am thankful to have it. Look out, u may be the next blogabout:)

Pedicute Day

My Daughter and grand having

<-----a pedicure/manicure day.

I wish I was in THAT picture too. Feels good to see though. Aviana has her Mama's feet:) Hey Karen! Get her a toe ring too!

Next week my Idaho baby(s) are coming to the valley for Fathers Day. I wont be able to see them since I am feeding the other Fathers here on the coast at the Inn. I'm seriously bummed about THAT. I try not to think about it, but I do anyway. Jake only has a short time off of work and limited funds, so he will make a fast trip to see his Dad. Wait just a dawg gone minute.... He didnt do THAT for Mothers Day!! Hmmmmmm. I guess I will pick up the phone and turn on the ole Jewish Mother's guilt trip ( I am one by proxy, u are who you're with u know)

Choices... we all make 'em eh?

I called him last week.. I just needed to hear him. I couldnt tell him that when he asked if there was anything wrong. So I just asked how he was, how the kids, yada, yada.... I am certain these kids have enough on thier plates without the added mom issues. So, his tender voice will do. This whole texting thing leaves that pleasure out. I dont think I like it. Its handy dandy dont get me wrong, but I need voices, tickles, an occasional sneeze? Maybe I just need a pedicute?

Love Speak

I hear it all here and find it quite fascinating. Just being observant, not too nosey.
We have Mother daughter love speak. ( with adoration)" Oh honey you know you're so good at that everyone loves it".
Girlfriend love speak. ( who u kidding attitude) Hey, you know you're the Diva for that, stop being so modest".
boyfriend/girlfriend exclusive love speak, ( scoring points)I know you're the best for that, you can tell anyone I said so".
and even "dating" love speak. (sell everything with sex)"Ummm I didnt know you were so damed good at that baby, but i do now".
Alas, husband & wife lovespeak, (lovingly cattle prod)" I know you can do that well if you just apply yourself sweetie".
Its just amazing how you can pick up after awhile, who is who and how that works. Makes me wonder about my own predictability. Just pondering this morning after the breakfast crowd has been and gone. ::cause its what I do::
Truthfully I would so love to be more candid about ins and outs of the INN, however I am a bit squimish? shall we say? I mean... who knows whos reading right?:::the boss?:::SHIVER. I think i just froze on chatting.:::eyes darting side to side::: Er um... Buh Bye?

Big Girl Panties

Why is it that all roads of wisedom lead here? To this. It doesnt matter what it is either. My brain always says "here's what you do G".

Stinks. It stinks because sometimes I just dont WANT to. I'm tired of it. If God wont give me anymore than I can handle all I gotta say is" NOW?, How about NOW?" Oh I know I know... time. PPfft.

I suppose I'm just overwhelmed today right? Too much work, too much drama, and I nearly wrecked the car day dreaming about the color of my sons eyes today. On the heels of a ticket no less! So I took my blurry brown eyes to none other than the french bakery and orderd up a napoleon. Its in the fridge calling my name. I dont dare make a cuppa for fear I'll just EAT the Napoleon. grunt. Sometimes its just too hard, but whats the alternative? Yeah, I know that too. So... theres really nothing that I can do but whats depicted in the sign. I should have it tattoed on my butt.

Tomorrows another day right? It could really go either way. Happiness is a choice.

How about half a napoleon?

But ya love my guts right?

OK, on that note I will go bind a quilt. but doesnt it require a cuppa?

New Light Bar Coming Home!

Since this Mini Mansion isnt exactly ours to do a TAWANDA on, Walt & I decided that it would be best to BUY ME THIS!!!!

I am so excited not only to get this light fixture, but to actually have a trained Pro come in and tweek Greta Gammil while he is here! I have to wait a few weeks, but it's coming!!! YIPEE!
3 studios have come and gone, and my Walt makes them better each time. This time, we are a bit limited on what wall can come down, up or over so this is the best answer. I can't wait for Jack to bring it home because while I have many windows of natural light, its STILL dark in here!! It has outlets right on the side to switch my machine off and on with, and plug in other things such as my nifty swifty batting cutter, steamer, or iron! The best part will be that pure natural lighting from above.

I'll show ya when she gets here! Oh crap I just thought of something! Rudys tree is at te foot of Greta and I bet he is going to literally freak out with a monster taller than he.... I better go start talking to him about it. grunt.
Thanks Ronda for turning me on to Jack! I hope he can fix my hydrolics!

Smokin' Hot Pictures-Moomp Photography!

I would chat about this post, but I keep crying, and Lord knows how I try not to cry a dozen times a day. So if you would like to see some smokin' hot photography, go pop in and visit Heathers Blog site today. I think I will go and make a hair appointment for the Ginny girl.
Love ya H, TY!

Interesting Read/ Best Places to Live

I found it so interesting that there was only ONE California entry, AND I'M HERE!!! WOOHOO!!!

San Luis Obispo, California
Tucked into California's sweeping Central Coast region is lovely San Luis Obispo, Calif. Its warm, gentle climate, with temperatures rarely surpassing 90 degrees, is perfect for hitting nearby beaches or touring local vineyards. In addition, California Polytechnic State University, which is located in town, infuses the community with intellectual energy.
Although area home prices have fallen by as much as 35 percent over the past two years, the national housing bust may have also created another reason to make San Luis Obispo your home, says John Day, a local real estate broker. "There are just plain good deals" in the current market, he says.

Bottom has full article:)


Here's our list of the 10 best places to live:
1. Albuquerque, N.M.
2. Auburn, Ala.
3. Austin, Texas
4. Boise, Idaho
5. Durham, N.C.
6. La Crosse, Wis.
7. Loveland, Colo.
8. San Luis Obispo, Calif.
9. St. Augustine, Fla.
10. Upper St. Clair, Pa.

Consider this list a springboard to get you thinking about the qualities you're looking for in a Best Places to Live

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Best-Places-to-Live-usnews-15476164.html?.v=1

Quilting Retreats M & M's

OK, so, lets chat shall we? I would like to get this show on the road. It's time. I would like to begin promoting quilting retreats here at the B & B. Some with piecing teachers, some with Long arm teachers, some with just a houseful of girls for a great Stitch N bitch week end. Even one nighters! ( 2 days/1 night) I need your ideas. I'm open for anything, lets brainstorm together. I would like to start them in august or later, and arrange for them to be once a month. ( yes, call me a hot dog) I need my girls:) I need machines humming, laughter and music. Good wine, good foods. I'm gonna make it happen!
Last evening, we sat in the Saloon with 2 other couples. Both quilters, husband groaners. It was the most fun I've had in awhile! We had trunk shows, we had quilt pattern perusing, we fondled fabrics ( husbands groaned while discussing nascar). Grunt. Walt kept the appetizers coming!
It made me hungry. Hungry for more of the same. ( pals not appetizers) So.... This morning I have 6 flyers in draft form, head spinning, emails going eveywhere. So you peoples consider it, send me your thoughts, help me make this happen, and come over when it does! I'm off to quilt that big bad king frogging project of last month! LOL Amazing that quilters in the house gives me great motivation! Just think what a houseful can do!!
Thanks all in advance! Love your guts girls!

Marvelous Mondays Include:

Wine 30 & Quilt chat!!
This new coffee, Kona Peerless I think
A few slow days at the Inn to ponder new paths
Gottschalks huge sale for Clarins skin care purchases!
Loyal Quilt customers who follow me!

Why Do I Feel So Tired Inside & Out?

It's tough when you just want your Mommy, and you realize that you cant do that anymore cause she wants you. Needs you. I feel nearly helpless. Besides the phone, heads rolling, action plans.. I am way over here and my Sis has most of the burden. That hurts too:(It was great to visit with everyone, and entirely too short. I caught myself even "talking" fast. Grunt. Justin is growing his hair out and soon to become a surfer? My Aviana looks like a little sunkissed Islander..lol she is so cute I think that sometimes the very thought of her smile, her laughter or Nonni speak keeps me alive. I still hope to be better in time. I work hard at that, but I just do not know if I will ever be me again. Driving so many miles gives one a good deal of time to think, be it good or bad thoughts. You peoples know how I love to ponder eh...sometimes I hate that about me now. I dont want too, but its instinctual. It occured to me that I am STILL trying to find normal, pick up pieces, make things fit and be happy. In some regards.. in many regards... its harder, not easier. Lets clic k?
----------------
About the B & B, anyone have a mind to try this, think more than twice about the work at hand. I cannot remember when I have EVER worked so hard in my entire life! Some good, some not so good. Rewards are from peoples, paychecks, and a lifes plan.( P's) Hmmm..... Everytime I want to give up, I think about the PLAN. I am not so sure that it will ever come to fruition. Sometimes obstacles, and issues... take over. I believe that I have just enough tenacity left in me to win. ( think positively G) I also think that it doesnt matter what plan you make, change happens.. and keeps happening! NOTHING stays the same, but change. I try to be ready for it nowadays with a plan B, C, D, etcetera.
-------------------------
Today I am headed to Costco and local businesses to distribute the new brochures we made and the boss re made. ::change see?::: I have a visitor coming tomorrow that we actually know! Sharon & John will be here and we hope to have a nice relaxing week end:) I hope to be back with a wonderful picture that Heather took of us recently. Walt is very proud of his new "look"..lolIt is hanging proudly in the saloon, ( TY H!!) I need them through email so I can send around! and also reprint for the fam, K? Geez she's such a capturer, wait til you see it. Have a great week end everyone, Happy blogging:)

Sorry So Long Between Posts!

But I went to see my Mama. My Sis, My daughter & grands, My sons gravesite, my gal pal Heather.. all in 3 days and 800 miles. Whoa boy am I beat! I have a bazillion emotions to control, so I will chat with ya later. I just wanted to check in before I unpack while I have a much needed glass of wine, kiss the furry feathered friends and calm the nerves of my boss. I truly cannot believe how much I can CRAM into 3 days and NOT have a true blue melt down or 3.
BB ASAP
LYG!

Caution! Quilt Content On A Wednesday, Could Be A Trend!

I have no guests in house for at least 24 hours. I showered, dressed, took my meds like a good lil girl. I have cuppa in hand and I get to go in the shop and........and........and...............CLEAN IT? We shall see how far I get OK? I will use this day as a twitter page and come back to edit as I can... WHY? Because I think it will be fun! Inspiring! Motivating? Work with me people... push me please?
BBL with second cuppa thoughts:) Love yer guts!


-----------------------------------------------------


First up, A frogging we will go. AGAIN. Sick of looking at this, but it needs to get out of my hair, and beats cleaning right? Right. I have been frogging this thing all through American Idol. Problem is, Idol is over and I am not done!!! (chit)

I have June 1 deadlines, and I really must ge things done. I need a pusher. I'm just so tired when I have down time you know?

I kow I know... Why ya cryin? Grunt.

Bye, I'm on it.
And now I'm ready to go, flames and all.... and my stitch regulator wont work??? Help? Its connected, but is it connected right? GRUNT
5:10: It's wine 30 here! Yipee! Walt came home and solved the problem. I had it connected wrong. Thanks for WORRYING ABOUT ME!!! I hope I finish this tonight...we shall see.......

7:15, Frogging is officially done!!! WOOHOO!!!
Halloween quilt locked and loaded but not quilted. ( panto in waiting)
Tools unboxed, Gammil clean and humming
Books out of the boxes and in a cupboard??? ( well?)
Marking tape glue tools have a home.
Domestic has a home and is ready to run
I even managed to give my Linen guy static about the bills, and check inventory with him.
Thanks for coming with me today, those of you who did:) Now SCUSE me while I have a bath, another glass of wine, and Pass the hell out!