MISC CHIT CHAT

The range was delivered yesterday and I took it on a test run with baked chicken breast.  Interesting was the digital temp/timer/clock alerted me every increase in temp to the designated temperature.  Seems it does take the oven a tad longer to reach optimum temperature and probably does so for the burners.  But I can learn to adapt ~ at least everything works now.

In the past I've purchased an extended warranty on my appliances and chose to not do that this time.  Frankly I never had to call anyone for repairs during the 27 years I had the previous range.  It seemed cheap enough tho at $130 for a 5 year warranty.  I still have a couple days to change my mind but would be interested in what YOU would have done and what you normally do.

Okay, as promised here is an update on the Giant Flower (20.5 x 35).

Must admit I'm getting a little bored with it.  But maybe since I'll be moving onto the leaves and other small colorful flowers it will be more fun.  Below is a picture of the original antique.

In other mundane news...I had the flu shot today and was asked if I wanted the Covid shot and said "No".  Tomorrow I will continue to yank out more vinca minor and it won't be all out during my lifetime.  But at least I'm working on it one section of roots at a time.

And to buy range warranty or not to buy, that is the question.

Praying for those in the wake of hurricane Milton's wrath.  

Saundra

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COUNTDOWN ~ JUST A WAKE UP

Not sure why I make such a production out of preparing for rug camp and get so stressed out.  Heck, it's just grabbing some wool, the pattern and packing a suitcase of clothes, right?  Wrong.  I could give you a check list of the regimen I set for myself to prepare but won't bore you with that.  

Anyway, Bird on Tree Stump did get bound in time for the rug show; so I'm all caught up until the next one is finished.  

Am wondering when I get home from camp if I'll concentrate on the camp rug (dog with basket) or the one which was started first ~ Giant Flower.

There are 8 rugs I'm taking this year for the rug show.  All of which have been completed since last Cape May rug camp.  Here's the list and no photos as you've seen them all before more than once.

~ Lollipop Flowers (with Caroline Twigg at Cape May last year)

~ Reclining Lamb (hooked in Caroline's class last November in OC, MD)

~ Lone Stag and Star hooked at home

~ Star and Hearts Geometric (hooked at home)

~ 1922 Fox  (another hooked at home)

~ Running Horse (yup, home alone)

~ Leroy Brown Junk Yard Dog (JYD just rolls off the tongue 😜)

~ Bird on Tree Stump (hooked at home)

Am surprised I've made this much headway on Giant Flower with yard work and other tasks to get ready for camp and am pleased so far. 

Weather will be cooler near the ocean at Cape May than inland and presently rain is predicted for several days next week.   Just printed out the weather schedule.  Guess I'll be packing a raincoat for sure.

Just had a flashback of last year's Cape May when Lauren and I were battling one another via email.  You can see the results of that fight in an old post HERE.

Saundra

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