Daily Ooo's: December 19-20: Weekend Edition

[faerywings]

:attention:
Time to get up, it is the last weekend before Christmas!! Are you ready?
Aside from the Big Baking Day with Caitlyn (Tuesday) I am getting closer. Not close enough where I feel comfortable but better. I finished crocheting the little rat stuffed animal for my niece and one last coffee cozy cup holder. One of the rows is a stitch off so they don't line up perfectly but you know what? I don't care!:caked:

I am planning on setting stuff out on the table so I can see what I have and what I need. If I do that, I will take some pics of it all.
I was so happy- the box from the FP included a $25 gift card to the local supermarket! That will take the burden off of the extras I want to get for the family for Christmas, like the ingredients for Cait's homemade eggnog and maybe a nice block of cheese.
I didn't get time to scrap, I think it is going to have to wait until after the holidays. I have to make sure that I go back to my SIL's FB page soon, she has posted a bunch of photos of Christopher and I will need them for his photo album. That boy is getting so tall. It has been almost a year since I have seen him, I think it was my mom's birthday in January when we were last together. We are also trying to work on the timing to do our Christmas Eve run, it will be a joy to see my BIL and family. It will be a year since we last saw them, although my niece had stopped here over the summer for a quick outdoor visit with my kids. I want to HUG EVERYONE!!!!!!! I really, really do. YKWIM? Of course, you do.

One other cute little story to share- Cait showed me a video of the babies opening the container of cheerios, stealing one, and running off. Then the other baby would do the same and run off. And again and again. They somehow figured out how to flip the top open just a bit, reach in and grab one. And they were being so sneaky about it like their Mama couldn't see them doing it! It was hysterical and sweet.

 

[faerywings]

Felis- you are an adorable grumpy cat! Share your grumpiness with us, then I won't feel bad when I share mine.
It is hard making the decisions to see family in person but I am happy that you are going to see your Aunt. I hope that she stays healthy and that you can also give her hugs soon. Caitlyn is very worried that this could be the last Christmas with my mom. I can't think about that myself but I know it weighs on her mind.
I wish I could help figure out what is going on with your kitty. Are you allowed to go inside the vet with him? I hate that I have to wait in the car since they don't understand.
I loved that snowflake page, you did an amazing job on it.

Rae- whose family has stranger eating habits and requirements, mine or yours?? :rofl: We discussed Xmas Eve/Day menu last night too. It will be so "wrong" to be home on Christmas Eve and thinking about dinner. Just plain old weird.

Thank you all for the support on Scott's decision- he even said that he could probably get his job back at the garden center for the same pay and only be 5 minutes away. That makes more sense in so many ways.

Kay- sending you some virtual chicken soup and tea. Feel better! Isn't it so strange that COVID affects smell and taste? It is a handy quirk to keep an eye on for sure. Enjoy your book and flowers! You have such a wonderful and caring family.

Nancy- poor Luther, is his leg any better? I saw a bunch of your pages in the Gallery- they look awesome!
Good thoughts to your nephew that he gets better quickly. Does he live in AZ too?
I am like you-- I love when a TV show or book takes place in areas that I know or am familiar with. Lots of good stuff from NJ.
I couldn't be a spy either, I would get all tripped up trying to talk.

Hugs to all of you!

 

[scrap-genie]

My computer genealogy group is meeting on Zoom shortly so I'm up early (for me) and always get a giggle when I can post here before many of you. We've only been getting dustings of snow so it's been pretty but no trouble. Today is our Christmas bird count, the third time now that we haven't gone out (we're "retired"). The walking really got too much. Can't believe we're so close to Christmas. At least the package to BiL arrived in OK. Other things haven't gotten done that need it.

Chris, look forward to seeing all your creations when you put them out. Nice find from the FP!

Thinking of you all!
::grouphug

 

[BrightEyes]

Decided to pop in here early before I get sidetracked. The cold is still hanging on. Thank goodness the cold meds help with the drippy nose - but it takes about an hour for it to kick in. At least I can taste and enjoy my coffee with the flavored creamer. Must have been using my right hand too much yesterday as the finger is sorer today and bled a bit. I would forget and lift things with that hand. May see if I can fashion a splint for the finger to remind me not to put pressure on it.

Did you see the Fabulous bundle to end the 52 Inspirations for 2020* - 52 Inspirations 2020 - Christmas Inspirations Bundle by Vicki Stegall??? WOW, great one to close out this year's Inspirations! Just had to scrap with it. Looking forward to seeing what there will be in 2021.

Thinking of all of you - even when I don't do personals.. Hope to be back doing them in another week or two.

 

[felis]

Hello girls,
definitely much better mood for me today!
I ended up receiving new med for my cat from the vet, now we keeping fingers crossed this one to work. Cats are just so sensitive to chemicals. Chris at this clinic where I go by my own choice, the vet have something as a small front yard where I can go and change my clothes with medical mantle, these strange shoes covers, and gloves they gives you, and after that go inside. I really want to see how they will took out of the cage this feral cat without my assistance LOL. But because of my self isolation, this week we was on video call consultations.
I'm almost done with my handmade gifts, last touches and I'm working on this today. And also I'm waiting for zips. All other orders came on time, and as I use gift bags will wrap the day before Christmas Eve. op2:

Jean, so happy to see you! Enjoy the Zoom meeting! Great that gifts are arrived on time!

Kay, yes the Christmas Inspirations Bundle is so cool, I absolutely love this card with the cats, have to use it soon! O, hope your finger get better soon!

Nancy, poor Luther, sending him positive vibes! Good thoughts to your nephew too!

I don't know about you girls but I'm spending lots of time watching YouTube videos (I know TikTok is more popular now, but it's not my cup of tea!), so for nice mood I want to share with you this one https://youtu.be/ZFuNFVBTjMo , I just love their channel, it's brings me so much laugh at this crazy times.
Oh, oh and this one https://youtu.be/KU47QmgjWjk LOL!

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning ladies... I am sorry I have not been here much, yesterday I finally got up the courage to get this painting done, it took most of the afternoon to mix up all the different colours with the pouring medium and then when I started to do the pour I was worried that I did not have enough paint. Well it turned out that I did, however the client is not happy with the colour of the greens in it. So now I have to figure out how to tone down the brighter green. I have sent a few suggestions to her and now just waiting for her to return my email. I am very disappointed that she is not happy with it!! :sad: It has put me in a bad mood and I am pretty much out of paints and really don't want to have to go looking for more!! There is no way she is getting this before Christmas!! I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all and will spend the rest of today trying to get this painting the way she wants!! I don't think she is going to be happy with anything however!! :frusty: Why do I bother?? Ok I am off to go pout in a corner for now. Hope to be happier tomorrow! :wave:

 

[felis]

Trudy I hope you're get partly prepayment, just in case that this client only lose your time! I hope not and this sell to be finalize! I hate so much clients whims, this was why I closed my Etsy shop for bracelets. You shouldn't tell to artist how to do they stuffs!

 

[faerywings]

:director:
Time to get up and at 'em! The countdown is now 5 days to go, 4 if you begin the celebrations of Christmas Eve like we do. Who is with me? (and who wants me to shut up and let them sleep?)

I am feeling much better about where I am at. Not there yet, but getting closer. I made two more batches of cookies yesterday and aside from Big Baking Day, I can start packing away the ingredients that I won't need.
I also spread out the stuff for the baskets and I need a couple more things but I think that I am almost as satisfied as I am going to be. I did take a couple of pictures, here is a sample of what I have so far:

Yes, our skeleton friend is still hanging out in the DR with us. Why wouldn't he be?
My big plans for today are cleaning out the fridge and gathering the food I need for Christmas Eve and Day so I can do my food order tomorrow. I want to get into the attic so I can grab the basket and cookies tins.
I was also really happy much of the day b/c Ray had a good day. She was steadier on her feet and ate well. Now I am asking her to hang on until the holidays are over, at least Christmas. NY's is a non-holiday for me, I have always hated that one. I know how horrible that sounds -- that I want her to choose her end of life based on what *I* need but yeah, I need her here for Christmas. As long as she isn't suffering...

I have to get Cait up. She has two out of her 10 pages written and it is a really dry subject for her and she isn't having a good time immersing herself in it. The paper she had to write on Policy Reform was totally up her alley and she could have gone on and on (and on- kind of like her mother :blah: )
Back in a few!

 

[faerywings]

Jean- so good to see you this morning. How was your Zoom meeting, is everyone getting the hang of it? Did your BIL open his gift yet or is he waiting until the big day?

Kay- as crazy as it sounds I am so happy to hear that you can smell and taste your coffee! I hope that the cold winds down soon. I haven't seen the 52 Bundle yet but I bet it will be perfect for the photos that SIL has been posting.

Felis- hope that the new meds work well for your kitty. Having rescued and homed a feral cat, I get what you mean about watching the vet take him out of the cage LOL

Trudy- I am extremely aggravated at that woman. And I am sad that you are feeling bad about it, I bet the painting is gorgeous. I hope that she likes the changes you have suggested but if she doesn't, please recognize that this is a her issue not a you issue. Hang in there!
I am with Felis-- I hope that she doesn't stiff you on payment.

 

[scrap-genie]

Everyone must be busy today. It's been gray but snow pretty much gone. A really nice event was the youngish couple behind us came around this afternoon dropping off little gift boxes of candies from our local chocolatier. We had decided in the summer that the wife was pregnant and now it's quite obvious and they're expecting in February. How sweet a gesture to deliver (masked and distant) gifts to the neighbors!

I'm slowly getting things done but am so behind. Looking forward to the thought that tomorrow we'll be able to say the days will be getting longer.

Chris, lovely display of your craft output! Everyone will be happy. And how nice that you are feeling happier too.

Trudy, that lady is not an ideal client for sure. Sorry you're dealing with that but I know the painting is/will be wonderful. The puzzle of the Canadian Pacific train has been a pleasure and we'll probably finish it tonight. I would have wanted the puzzle anyway, but this year it is also a good way to get to travel virtually.

Felis, and you're feeling better too, so nice. Creating gifts is a satisfying process I think.

Kay, that finger had better shape up and get well! You need to be able to use it. Hope your cold goes away quickly.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Hello Lovies,

Sorry I didn't check in yesterday. I've been busy and finished up Ava's Bible tabs late last night! I'm going to attach pictures - it has been a lot of work but a Labor of Love - 66 chapter tabs that can be read from the front or back.

Trudy, I'm SO sorry that your client didn't like the hues. It's so hard to please people. I always wanted to do business with people, but some of them are quite impossible to please.

My daughter, her hubby and my youngest granddaughter arrived today to stay for good! So, the move goes on - we still have a couple more coming later.

It looks like our move in date is next Saturday (December 26th)! We're so excited! I'll keep everybody informed if that happens but I'm going to be crazy busy this week. I'll be able to check in but probably won't be doing a whole lot else.

 

[bcgal00]

Please send prayers, good thoughts/vibes, etc if you care to. I’d appreciate it. We’re scared to death. Bailey’s caregiver has COVID so we will be spending Xmas waiting to see if she gets it. The one caregiver has isolated but the other 3 were negative but that could change as sometimes a negative turns into a positive days later. They are still taking care of B, gloved and masked, but she is still at risk from them. If they all get COVID, I don’t know what they will do with B, where she will go. It’s so scary. All we can do is pray each day and be thankful if she feels ok. They are worried about setting off the encephalitic brain seizures again which could be deadly for her. I am going to try to pretend to be cheerful for Xmas, for Jen, but I’d really like to just go to bed and wake up in 2021.

 

[felis]

Happy Winter Solstice, my dears!
Mom was writing greeting cards to put in her presents. I'm not a big fan of cards giving. They are lovely little piece of art, I admit that, but except to enjoy of their beauty for a couple of seconds I don't see other purpose. I mean, how often you looking through your cards collection, or even do you remember what card you received previous year? The most traditional greeting wish in my country is "To be alive and healthy!". To be alive, its sounds so strange. It make sense to be most common greeting during slavery, two world wars, and few local wars, but in nowadays it's always sounds me so quaint, ... until this year!
I don't know do you makes New Year's resolutions or vision boards. Do you? But this year I didn't accomplish anything from my list. I barely started some points, but very hesitant and quickly give up. Nothing, nada, zero! This year is blank page. This year will be remembered only with the pain it brings!
It's Winter solstice and also my mom told me she is hear at the news that the 'Christmas star' or "Bethlehem's star" could be seen for first time from 800 years! I'm very skeptical for the next year, I repeat this few times already . But also I'm very superstitious and signs concentrated. And what better sign from this planetary conjunction in time for resolutions and new plans. No matters what your goals will be for the next year, I'm sure we all are so ready for it! Hope to be able to enjoy the holidays! Safety of course.


OMG, Rae, hugs dear! :hug: I'm not able to pray but your family have my good thoughts and positive vibes! I'll keep you in my mind! Poor Bailey fingers crossed everything to gonna be alright! It's brave from your side to pretend on cheerful for Jen, she do the same probably.
Give yourself a good cry when you're alone, my dear! And don't forget, here you have shoulder to cry on, and no need to pretend with us, never! We are here for you, to listen, or just to sniff quietly sobbings, till eat chocolate, ice cream, or what is the keto alternative to emotional healing emergency snack. ::grouphug

Cheryl, this Bible project is amazing. Did you realize that you just created something that will stay in your family for ages?! Ava's grandkids will listen again and again the story how she is received it first year when she is moving here. What a perfect time you chose!

Jean, don't stress too much with your tasks! What a lovely neighbors you have, I'm happy for you! Creating gifts is a satisfying process, indeed, if you're not too critical. I'm not perfectionist with sure. I found so many mistakes in the gifts I made, but hey, at least I'm trying. Two months without work didn't left me much options. Also I seriously doubt that mom will remember who was bought for her this wonderful hat from Gap, usually my family finished with "one of you gave it to me for christmas", but hand knit hat can be only from me, as I'm the only that knit LOL.

Chris, WOW, how many gifts! And I'm complaining for preparing only 3. They are lovely, your family will be thrilled! I was hoping to see the girls' amigurumi!
OMG, now I have tears from both laugh and pain at the same time!!, I was saying just the same to my cat today: "I can't let you go now and spoil the holidays, please stay!". But it will be just too much for my family in this year! :hug: Then I was thinking for you and this story for Harley's ear comes again to my mind. Over the bridge ..., something must exist after this life, it could not be just this painful existence here?!