Tuesday, July 28, 2009 GD#2 Gramp and I left for a visit to the western states in our truck with tents and sleeping bags along. First stop, 500 miles, to Bloomington IN to watch GD#3 compete in a swimming competition. We had a lovely meal at Olive Garden, and now I feel miserable. 2 and 3 went swimming now we are getting ready to play cards.

Monday, July 26, 2009 Enjoyed Dan's 80th BD party yesterday. Huge event, tons of food, Shirley is wound up in a good way, all their family was there and her sister Gladys was also 80.

Packing to leave tomorrow. Making travel plans on computer, not sure about Skywalk possibilities. No answer on listed phone numbers, on tribal lands, tours only way to get there, etc.

Audiobook, Brimstone, Robert B Parker sequel to Appaloosa. Not exactly a classic! Old time western in southwestern TX characters Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch.

Just finished reading "A Walk to Remember" Nicholas Sparks audiobook read by author. He never disappoints. Beautiful story of awakening and enduring devotion.

Pillowcase for Dan Richards 80th birthday. Novelty fabric 3/4 yard, contrast strip 2 inch wof, band 10.5 inch wof. Classy message and 1/2 hour to make. Cost about $10.

With a need to organize myself, I wish to record sewing/quilting notes, travel notes, a reading list along with family pictures and anecdotes. This blog is essentially for me -- as my memory is transient at best!!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Sewing notes: Pillowcase gifts. Purchase 3/4 yard appropriate novelty fabric, add 2 inch contrasting band and 10.5 inch (or 1/3 yard) finish band with embroidered message. These cost about $10 and stitch up in 1/2 hour. Picture of Golfers pillow given to Dan Richards on his 80Th Birthday, Sunday, July 26, 2009.