I'm a two timer

All right!!! I'm on a role now. These are my tea towels . I thought I had lost the pictures but by a miracle I found them again. The towels are 16 by 16 and make any tea time special. I am working on a few more color schemes, but, this is the one that was ready for the post. Hope you like it.

Today was a busy day, the hubby and #2 son went down to West Virginia for a job interview. It would be a transfer and a new outlook for him so, we are hoping for the best. We of course would like him to stay in N.E. and suffer through the bitter cold like the rest of us. He feels ready for a new challenge. He's old enough to lead his own life so we will go with the flow. He must follow his muse as they say. Of course they felt it was imperative to be on the road by 5 am. I have to say my family does not know the meaning of "walk softly" it was like a herd of elephants going up and down the stairs. Only 2 people were leaving but, I swear I was awakened 4 times and told "We're leaving now" I sweetly replied
"have a safe trip" when I really wanted to say "so go already" Poor babies I think they were a little nervous about this adventure. Within a short time I had to get up and give Zack a ride to work.Zack is the grandchild.Then off to my daughter's for coffee , shopping and lunch. Oh, also a few errands that hubby wanted me to do for him. I'm finally back home and thought I'd give those missing photos a look-see again and that's where I'm at right now.Didn't want to take a chance on losing them again so I thought it best to post now.

Although I still can't see my yard I am thinking about that garden. Laurie,a new blogging friend, is sending me some heirloom tomato seed from her seed saver stash. I can't wait to get them started. Also in the works are rhubarb and asparagus, hopefully a few different lettuces , beans to dry some hubbard squash and 2 more things that I've yet to decide on. It won't be corn. That crop is the biggest on the farm where I work. Farmer Will doesn't believe in having day old corn for sale so, it's a veggie we get to take home almost nightly.

Well sleepless in N.H. is catching up to me. I'd better head out to the bunkhouse and take a nappy,yawned the Hobbit.

I'm a pro

Oh my God.I can hardly believe I got this picture on my blog.Talk about slow process.Now that I did it once,will I be able to do it again?We'll see next time.

Allow me to introduce "Champignon Etouffee"my companion and liason to the blog world.She was created by My Paper Crane and given to me by Geek+Nerd so it is no wonder that shortly after receiving her I got this strange urge to blog.Seethat big head?It's full of ideas that she can't do because she has no hands or feet and I have to do them for her.She is currently sitting on my piano saying"time to practice"but,she has given me so many other assignments I can hardly find time to breathe, so, the piano will have to wait.

I have finally adjusted to the change in time.Spring forward,fall back.Is all that really necessary?It takes me about 10 days to adjust.A lost of 240 hours.What have I gained by playing this change the clock game? Oh well,I guess I'll just have to go with the flow. On the bright side the sun is shining again here,but,the snow is still above my porch railing. Can you believe that?? It's March come on enough already.

I,m working on posting pictures of my tea towels,at the speed of a snail,so look forward to seeing them in this millenium or maybe even a little sooner. Also doing a few sewing repairs for a friend and that gives me little time to post today,but,now that I won't have to use all my time figuring out how to get my photos on,I should be able to post more often. Oh by the way the photo at the top of my blog is where I live. If the snow ever melts you should be able to see the garden or even a few chickens. Have a happy one said the hobbit

All about me

This week I had one of those "all about me"and nobody else days.Yup,me me me. Sometimes that's a good thing. Wed. I got up a little late,took a longer that usual shower.I tried to see if I could stay in till the hot water ran out,but,it seems I have a pretty large hot water tank.Got dressed and off I went, without a list!!!!!!!I usually start my day by making a list if I haven't done it the night before.
New places to see was high on my schedule. A little bistro on Goverment st in Kittery,Me caught my eye and I decided to explore.Atmosphere was pretty good warm& friendly despite the fact that we were there at high noon.I had a sandwich called the Purser, why you say,because, I had no idea what it was.It turned out to be a panini style sandwich with ham,mozzarella,pickled jalepenos,greens,pesto on a ciabatta roll.It was pretty tasty,but,soooo filling that I was unable to have one of the luscious desserts I had spotted in their case.Back in the car ready to go when I spotted an Italian specialty store.Their items were few for the space they had but again the clerk was genuine and knowledgeable about the products they did have. I purchased some locally made cheese and some european made pasta. Lasagna noodles with pesto already in it.Who could resist. They also had a recipe on the box that was a must try for my family and friends get-together.OK back in the car actually start the engine this time when I remember BEACH PEA!!Less than a mile from where I am parked is a fabulous bakery called Beach Pea.This place is to die for.They have amazing European-style breads all made on the premises using nothing but the highest quality ingredients. The desserts are another story. I started drooling shortly after my arrival. Visually it was almost too much for a foodie of my caliber.First thing I saw were these cookies that were cut brownie style ,you know 1 1/2 square inch .They had organic dried fig,honey,whole wheat flour puffed rice,pumpkin seeds ,flax seed etc,etc,and still they looked yummy.My server must have asked me 4 times if I was ready to order.She kept coming back everytime she finished with a customer to see if I had decided on anything yet.Mind you,she was not being pushy she merely did not want me to think I had been forgotten.I finally decided on something called breakfast bars,they don't look like bars at all they resemble a small free style loaf of bread filled with cranberries,pecans,and extra oats.But then I had to have these amazing croissants filled with raspberries or spinach and feta.Not being able to decide I bought 2 of each.Did I stop there?Oh no I was on a role.Next I spied pumpkin cookies the size of my hand soft and drizzled with penuche icing.Three in a bag please....Some one was saying that to the clerk Was it me? I turned and no one was there so I must be the one saying these things.I closed my eyes for a moment to gather my thoughts. Naw go with the flow Hobbit .This days is yours to do with as you please.So without a tinge of guilt I also ordered whole wheat torpedo rolls stuffed with carmelized onions and greens.and last an all time favorite lemon square so big you can hardly eat the last bite. Of course you stuff it in your mouth because you should not waste something so carefully prepared. I got back in the car and decided I needed to get home.I could not eat all this stuff I had to get home and put this in the freezer.What was I thinking.Somehow I thinkI know the reason why I don't take time off just for me.I go a ga-ga when I see things that are created with such skill. I feel I should buy everything just to let them know I appreciate their effort when mass production seems to be the norm.So now I'm back in my little space and temporarily cured of the winter blues.Hmmmm I wonder if I can duplicate some of these great finds............................. said the Hobbit.

SEE THE LIGHT

I see the light outside my window.What can it be ?I remember now,it's the sun.Yes,yes,yes[as in Harry met Sally]sun at last.I know I'm just a little giddy today.It's been so long since we had such a beautiful day that I'm a little off the deep end.
I started tea towel #2 ,so,I'll soon have a complete set.Also I've got my material ready for the second set ready to fly.Designs are on paper for the dish towels I need to double check and make sure I'm not infringing on anyone with my choice of words.The pantry is still in the same stage,but,I have changed the colors.That's the best part about doing a project in your head. Change is so easy.
I have a friend who is out of town this weekend so I'm taking care of her birds.These are outside birds not the kind that live in a cage.I always have to chuckle a little when I hear her say "her birds".I'm afraid I'm the type that just let's them fend for themselves.I do grow rose hissip that they are welcome to eat whenever they wish.I have 2 sets of cardinals that have claimed this area as their own so all others keep out.
Well times a wasting it's almost 10 am and I must get out in this sunshine and find me an adventure.Till then I remain the Hobbit.

In like a lion

March has arrived and I really have more snow than I know what to do with.It started Sat.with a few inches of snow (4-5) and not much has gone right since.I should be at work now but,I'm waiting for the garage to fix a flat tire I called this morning at 7:50.They picked up the car and brought it in.It is now 12:35 and I still don't have my car.RRRRRRRRR Things like this drive me crazy.I'll try to think of other things that are more pleasant.Maybe that will calm me down.
I did finish the tea towel and I'm hoping that I'll be able to show it to you this week Lesson #2 in how to blog at Geek+Nerd. Stop by and give her a visit she has a most interesting life.
I hate to cut this short but I think maybe I need something to eat.I'm feeling the urge to do bodily harm to my mechanic right now and I should try and get past that.Off to lunch......Hobbit