Hodgepodge

I'm still here although there hasn't been much happening.  My Vermont company is still here and they are keeping me busy.  3 weeks down, 1 to go.  I'm exhausted from it.  I'm used to a quiet little life and although I love them it will be nice to get back to normal.   We have been eating well with all the fresh farm vegetables out.  I thought I'd share this, it's my favorite thing this time of year.  It's really only good when the veggies are new and fresh - baby potatoes, baby carrots, fresh peas........yummmm  

Unfortunately the fresh strawberries are almost gone but I made the most beautiful pie yesterday.  Just look at that lattice work!

No hooking has been done but lots of knitting.  Lately the needles are making me happy.  I'm trying some different dish cloth patterns  

Of course, quality inspected by Miss Abby .

Sorry I haven't been visiting blogs lately but I'll catch up soon.  I'm trying to limit my screen time.  I had a little eye accident and badly scratched my eyeball.  It's getting better but I find too much computer time gives me a headache since I still can't wear my contact lenses.  

Running on empty

I try and keep the blog light and focus on the positive.  Lately I am finding it difficult to live up to the blog name "Glass half Full".    There is a little unpleasant family business going on. I won't get into it here.  Hopefully it ends soon and I can get back to normal   I'll post again soon when things lighten up    

Rug update and weekend review

I don't know why they call them long weekends because they sure seem to fly by quickly.   I didn't get to hook very much but I did manage to get a picture and pull some wools to try for the rest.  Here is what is done so far 

Now I notice a leaf at the top I forgot to hook.  Oops.  So I don't know about the border yet but I'm thinking I might try these wools for the flowers.

They are not that bright in person.  Maybe I will try a bit when I finish this post.    Abby continues to love her new spot.  Here she is watching the Canada Day fireworks. (She was watching until she decided to pose for me)  She was fascinated, not at all scared 

Tonight I made a pan of cinnamon rolls to make going back to work tomorrow a little sweeter.  I have the hang of making them now

Now that my long weekend is over, my American friends are still enjoying one more day.  Happy 4th to you

O Canada

Happy Canada Day!!  Abby and I are enjoying our national holiday.   

Be back with a regular post tomorrow 

The ultimate test

Monday was Abby's first day alone in her new room.  No more pen!  But it was not a normal day, so it's extra exciting that she did so well.  Bright and early Monday morning a fleet of heavy equipment rolled in and chaos ensued.  

They began tearing up the street in front of my house and replacing water and sewer mains.   This is what was still going on today

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Most of that particular hole above is what used to be my neighbors lawn........... They are starting to fill in the holes now so hopefully that means they are almost done.  I haven't been able to access my driveway since 7am Monday morning.  I'm parked around the corner.   But with all the chaos and all the noise, Miss Abby did great.  I came home to no surprises and no destruction.  She was obviously too busy keeping an eye on the neighbourhood. 

Hello

Hi everyone, I have taken over Mom's blog tonight.  She's been so busy but I  heard her say last night that she finally finished her course!  She was pretty happy and now so am I because I won't have to share her with all those stupid books.  She wouldn't even let me chew on them.   She bought some big screw thing for the back lawn.  She tied me to it today and I could roam all around.   I loved it!  I felt like Dora the Explorer.

Mom kept an eye on me from her lawn chair.  She had a blue can in her hand.  Don't tell her I told you, but I think it was beer ;) Later she blocked me out of the back part of the house for awhile   I didn't like that too much   She told me to be patient, it was a surprise.   Boy was she right.  She made me a new lounge spot.

I can see all my favorite neighbors from 2 windows!  Oh boy, oh boy, the barking I plan to do.....

Mom says this is a test weekend and if I behave she will put the pen away.  Or as I like to call it "jail".  I'll have the whole back part of the house to myself while she is a work!  I better behave because this is a sweet spot.   And the best news of all is that I think I finally made friends with that little white dog next door.  She didn't like me very much but I persisted and I think I won her over.  

We played together on my lawn for while. I had so much fun.  I hope she will come back again.  She only growled at me once but Mom said I was impolite to jump on her head when she wasn't looking.  Oh well, live and learn.  Lol.  Thanks for listening.  Mom says she will be back soon.   Love, Abby xoxo

Now it's ON

Oh yeah, game on!  It's a full on war.  Me versus raccoon. Meet my new nemesis

This morning I turned the corner, feeling cocky that I had outsmarted the raccoon with my bungee cord.   This is what I found

Well he didn't manage to get the lid open (hahaha) but he was obviously mad enough to knock it over.  He must be a big one because this bin is quite heavy.   Tonight I've turned the bin around so the wheels are against the house.  I'm feeling confident.  I tell you if I was younger I'd camp out all night with a tennis racket and whack the crap out of this bugger.  I hate critters! Can't you just picture me hiding in the dark, wearing camouflage and hunting raccoons?  Lol   

My friend Cathy from Acorn Hollow blog recently found some "interesting" wall decor.......

Hmmmmm, stuffed and mounted squirrel butt.......... I'm thinking a stuffed raccoon butt on my garage door might send a signal to any others who might be eying my compost bin in the future.  What do you think?  😜