Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Things I like Thursdays May 17

Greetings!

Hope everyone is having a good Spring. Here is my list of "likes" for this week:

1. My daily journal. I started this journal in Jan and wasn't sure I would stick with it, but between memory issues some days and recording important events, it has proven to be a smart choice these 5 months later. I do recommend recording daily events that stand out as well as future important appointments. I don't record many feelings, just stand -out thoughts on the day.

2. My finished Knotting Hill top. 

Somehow it looks regal. (maybe in time for the royal wedding?)   I'm glad it's finished and now have a cream flowers-on-flowers for the back which hopefully will be sandwiched this summer. The blocks are from a "recipe book" by Moda. I don't have a clue how I will quilt it but I know it  will not be fun since there are so many seams on the back!  Ugh.

3. Discount Tire's free tire air pressure check. 



I try to go to their facility each month to keep my tires checked.  Especially in the awful summer heat, those guys come out in the sun and check my tire pressure while I sit in the car! I know it's a small service to other people but it's a big thing to me. I just wish gasoline stations still checked the fluids, etc.

4.  Imitation vanilla flavoring .  I know, how weird.  But, I use a lot of vanilla and have used the real vanilla extract for many years.  Recently I tried to purchase 1 ounce of the real thing and it was $8.00! That is SO not in my budget.  I heard that there's a world wide shortage of vanilla due to a poor crop in Madagascar which produces 80% of the world's consumption of vanilla.  Vanilla now costs $60 more per kilo than silver. HUH?  What's this world coming to?  Thank goodness we have the imitation flavoring with all the chemicals.

5. My snow peas harvest. 

Sad.  But, they are really tasty.  I can pick about 5 a day so far.  Maybe, there's a week or so left. Now that I know I can grow them from seed,  maybe next year I'll grow more.

6.  Britton Buchanan on The Voice.  This 18 year old kid has such a cool voice and presence. We really enjoy The Voice not just for the performers, but the judges as well.  These musical contest shows are such a welcome change to the daily news shows.

This is quite a mixed bag of "likes" but a fun look back at what makes me happy. Today, I hope to get some more sewing done before the house chores can no longer be ignored. (hee hee).
I hope you will join us at Lee Anna's post for more "likes" at Not Afraid of Color.

Have a wonderful day!
mary
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13 comments:

  1. Hi Mary, I’ve not seen the Knotting Hill pattern and all together it looks marvellous and regal too...like crowns. All those points so perfectly sewn! Fresh peas even a few a day ...what a treat. I use three journals /notebooks to track different things-I’m a little addicted! Happy sewing!

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    1. I'm so glad to hear you also use journals. I do keep a book of my sewing projects in case I need to make another similar project. Have a great day!

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  2. Hi Mary,
    My sister was a huge baker, and when our niece went to Mexico she brought back a HUGE jar of vanilla. My sister died in 2008, and she still had some of that vanilla left which I inherited. I used it up just this year - I have no idea the shelf life on vanilla (and don't care!) but it was still good to me. Anyway, I think no one will notice the imitation vanilla unless you were baking for a real classically trained baker or something! I love to get my tires checked and can't find a place anymore. I have the gauge and do it myself but that's no fun. And it's hard to find 'free' air??!! How did we come to charge for air?? Your snow peas look delicious - I love them. YUM! ~smile~ Roseanne

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  3. the Prince Harry quilt... snow pea pods... fresh off the vine. Yes, plant more next year. Do they spread out a lot while growing? Do you put them in a container? I want to grow some too. I'm watching American Idol and like all the kids.
    L

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    1. What a great idea for a name on my quilt! I planted the snow peas in a large pot with a mini lattice in the pot cause they do need to climb. Have a fun day! mary

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  4. Fresh peas are so yummy! I really like the quilt top.

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  5. Your Knotting Hill quilt top is beautiful! I've been wanting to try those Moda "recipes." Are those the paper pieced ones? We are also big fans of Discount Tire - they are so helpful and offer good service.

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  6. I love your Knotting Hill quilt! It's absolutely gorgeous and doesn't seem regal to me too! Love the peas and your likes! I hope you have a great week!

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  7. Sno peas are the best. Your quilt is very pretty. Ah... journaling. I'm currently two weeks behind - it can be so therapeutic.

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    1. I know. I have only missed a day or two and hope I can keep this up through the busy summer.

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  8. I sympathize about the vanilla. It hurt my brain too, because last time I went with the imitation, but so far my baking tastes the same! Probably some people would turn up their noses, but I can't afford the real stuff either. Your quilt is so pretty, that block is really interesting and shows off your lovely fabrics so well.

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