A PRESENT

MORNING!

ABOVE: A sneak peek at today's cat.  She's going to be rather cute.  But there's lots of stitching in this one.

And I have yet to decide on any words to accompany her.  Maybe once I've finished her, you can give me ideas?

Yeah, that's a good idea.

I'm feeling really flat after finding out that yet again we have been let down by tradies.  The lady who I spoke to yesterday said I 'only' had to wait an extra week for my driveway to be done.

Ummmm, excuse me but 22nd November to 5th December is...  12 days.  That's almost two weeks. 

Maybe they will 'only' have to wait a bit longer for their account to be paid.

I'm going to take photos of our driveway today.  That way we can compare before and after photos.

Stew came home yesterday and declared he had a present for me!

I'm not used to getting presents from him, so I was very perplexed as to what was hiding behind his back:

ABOVE:  It's a BIG thermos/vacuum flask for my Diet Coke!

I wanted to change my drink bottle to something that would hold more, keep my drink cool, and not spill if I dropped it.

I'd been using Stew's smaller vacuum flask for a week or so, but it was just a bit small.   

I love my new one!  Thanks Darling. You nailed the colour too.  

3 pm:  Hmmm, interesting.

No one is around today?

That's OK, it kinda makes me feel like not posting much today has served a purpose.

It's coming up to that time of year when everyone is busy doing their own thing, preparing for holidays and Christmas.

Not reading my rubbish.

Even family has not checked in today, which is fine.

We are all busy doing our own thing. 

Maybe if I actually didn't blog I would HEAR from people?  I know most of them check what I'm up to on here, instead on in person.

Fine for them.  But me?

I'm here on my own... with a bloody computer for company.

Sorry... just ignore me.  I'm in a shit mood.

Woke up on the wrong side.

Did NOTHING till lunchtime, when I decided I really should get dressed and face the day.

I've been sewing since then.

ABOVE: This is a right bitch to sew.... my top thread keeps breaking.  I'm getting crabbier by the hour.

Luckily I can see that it's going to be gorgeous, so I keep going.

ABOVE:  My company today.   Thank god they still like being around me, cos I don't even like me right now.

ABOVE:  Right, there's the cat.

Now... I need some words.

Stew and Steve (I think?) suggested I should put 'I'm a Pussy' on some.

I'm not so sure.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?  Gimme some ideas so I can finish it tomorrow.

OH and do we like the green background for a change?  I might keep doing a few with coloured backgrounds.

I need to stop now and prepare dinner for Stew, and a platter for Card Night.

Stew is having homemade Pork Pies.  I think he will LOVE that.  He's in Rotorua today, so won't be home till after 7 pm.

ABOVE:  The platter is done, ready in the fridge.

Stew is on his way home, so should be earlier than 'usual' tonight.

Pork pies are about to go in the oven.

Might freshen up before girls arrive.

Eight of us for Cards this evening, and we had a very enjoyable time.

So nice to get back to 'normal' after so long in lockdowns and social distancing.

ABOVE: I won this evening!  Didn't expect to at all as I didn't have amazing hands, but just played well I suppose.

Time to sign off and relax for the remainder of the evening.

Catch ya tomorrow.