Things we need to know:

Firstly, here's the remains of the cake:                            

It was extremely moist, almost dense, and rich. Great chocolate flavor, but I couldn't detect the Guinness. I will definitely bake this again, but maybe try 2 layers.

 

My ornament:

"Quiet Night"

by Erica Michaels from the 2007 JCS ornament issue on 28 ct. jobelan "Thyme" with on hand flosses : WDW & DMC

Stash:

BBD "Rites of Spring" with the 32 ct. belfast Linen "Country Mocha" & WDW floss for it.

 

 

 

 

Self-explanatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                               

Milady's Needle "Quaker Christmas Smalls"

I'm looking forward to doing these. Maybe June ornament?

 

 

 

I decided not to photo Snowflakes- it's rolled over too far on the scroll rods. I will try to finish promptly then take a picture.

Random Appropriate Quote of the day....

There is a very fine line between "hobby" & "mental illness."

-Dave Barry

Silly Me:

I forgot to say that not only did I finish my May ornament, but I also worked on Snowflakes. Didn't have time to take photos though, because...........................

I made a chocolate cake for stitching night! Of course I was going to make frosting but someone needed frosting for some cookies she just had to have a couple of weeks ago, and I was out of confectioner's sugar. If I can get to BJ's at lunch and get some sugar, I'll try to whip up some frosting before I head over to Deb's. Otherwise we'll have to rough it.

If any of my fellow bitches (See- I'm including myself in that!!) read this this morning, could you let the others know? I don't have anyone's email addresses here at work. Thanks!

If I'm any kind of woman I'd also photo the cake too. It's the Chocolate Guinness cake from Cookie Madness.

Fancy that..

From Stitch Bitch, who got it from Hip to be Squared:

What is in the back of your car?
horse equipment; hay chaff (lots), and baling twine

What color is your toothbrush?
White with pink grips
Name one person that made you smile today?
Jodi- new barn owner because my horse is loving it there and so am I!

What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Drinking coffee, starting the office computer
What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
going thru blogs
What is your favorite candy bar?
Milky Ways
Have you ever been to a strip club?
Yes. More than once. My ex-husband got a "kick" out of taking me. Schmuck.
What is the last thing you said aloud?
""Night, night, honey"

What is the best ice cream flavor?
Anything with coffee ice cream, fudge swirl, nuts and brownie bits

What was the last thing you had to drink?
Polar Springs Seltzer Lime
What are you wearing right now?
Flannel jammie pants and a long sleeve tee

What was the last thing you ate?
Tortellinis with Parma Rosa sauce
Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
nope.

When was the last time you ran?
Well I had resumed my walking routine as a precursor to resuming my jogging routine about a month ago, but sleep became more important since then. I jogged crossing the street last night.

The last sporting event you watched?
The Preakness

What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Kettle Corn
Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on Myspace?
I don't do Myspace. I have no friends apparently.

Ever go camping?
Unfortunately, yes.
Do you take vitamins daily?
yes-acidophilus and vitamin C.
Do you go to church every Sunday?
Nope
Do you have a tan?
Just a farmer tan (only on the arms below the T-shirt sleeves)
Do you like Chinese food over pizza?
WTF??? Sacrilege!

Do you drink your soda with a straw?
I don't drink soda

What did your last text message say?
I told my daughter how much board is at the new barn, which is quite a bit less than what we'd have been paying had we stayed at the old barn.

Are you some-one's best friend?
Yes
What are you doing tomorrow?
Back to work, but it's stitching night!!!

Look to your left, what do you see?
A pile of fabric atop a barn doll-house thing.

What color is your watch?
Black strap, silver and teal blue around the digital face.

What do you think of when you think of Australia?
great open spaces and kangaroos

Do you use chap stick?
No- it's too dry; i use Blistex lotion every night at bedtime.

What is your birthstone?
Ruby

What is your favorite number?
3 and 5, which means I also like 8
Do you have a dog?
Yes
Last person you talked to on the phone?
Bob

Have you met anyone famous?
Don't think so; at least not anyone so important that I can't remember

Any plans today?
Always the stitching, and riding

How many states have you lived in?
one

Ever go to college?
Yes.
Do you dye your hair?
No but I really should; it's more gray than brown these days

Biggest annoyance in your life right now?
Gasoline prices
Last song listened to?
"Beverly Hills" by Weezer

Can you say the alphabet backwards?
No.
Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Sadly, no.

Are you jealous of anyone?
Deb, owner of my LNS. She gets to stitch every day.

Is anyone jealous of you?
Why?

Do you love anyone?
Yes
Do any of your friends have children?
Virtually all of them.
Do you eat healthy?
Not really.

What do you usually do during the day?
Work and obsess over the stitching I'm not doing

Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
I would have to say that there's one person I do hate, but I no longer have to deal with him, so PAH!
Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
I think I do- wait- yes I do when I answer the phone at work.

What color is your car?
Silver
Do you like cats?
yes

Have you ever been to Six Flags?
I got to be a chaperone for a school field trip there

How did you get your worst scar?
The family legend says just before my first birthday, I copied my older brother who was 3, by pulling the kitchen drawers out to climb up for the cookie jar on the counter. I then lost my balance, dropped the jar which broke, then fell on top of the shards and sliced open my chin to the bone. Was rushed to the hospital, and stopped a funeral at the church up the street when the police saw all the blood coming from a screaming baby. Apparently all the excitement caused my mother to go into labour early and she gave birth to my younger brother, on MY birthday. So my 1st birthday photos don't have my parents in them- my aunt handled the cake thing. And it was ALL MY FAULT!

It's A Wonderful Life...

Emily came home to ride, so I didn't have to, nor do I need to go up & check on Ms.Axe becuase she's getting excellent care---kitty at the keyboard---there she goes! Back again...no..down OMG she's SO fat! HArd fat!

The lawn is mowed, the checkbook balanced, and bills are paid.

So I'm FREE tonight! No grain to make; Em went to her Dad's so he can fix her car...I'm living large! I may have to sit down and STITCH!  First I shall walk down & get my lottery ticket.

I'm outa here!

My Nostrils are FLARING!

in total frustration at Norton Internet Security and how much frikkin' system resources it sucks while running a scan!

Anyway- deep calming breath...... and exhale.......

here's my jackpot from Ebay:

beautifully wrapped in tissue: an assortment of The Thread Gatherer's Silk 'N Colors and Soie d'Alger, which I didn't know was mfr'd by Kreinik. The seller also threw in a card of Coronet Braid #4 in Silver. I want to stitch something new right away! I haven't had supper yet, although I was back from the barn by 7:00. I took a call from Emily, who wanted a cookie recipe, then I had to finish mowing the lawn. Now I'm computer-ing. And drinking a Guinness which will probably end up being my supper as I know Bob will call as soon as my chicken is cooked. (I tell ya- he has radar!) Em's coming home tomorrow to ride.

PS:

I'm trying to post more often!

AHHH!!!!

So this is how it feels to not have to worry about the horse every day & night!

She was relaxed as could be, tucked right into her (green- not brown!) hay. I went up this morning to ride at 10:30; she had been out in the grass (real grass, with clover, not that weed garbage at HBF) paddock- about 1/2 acre with a big oak tree in the middle and shade along the side, since 6:30 am, by herself. She was in horsey heaven!

I was prepared though and brought a carrot & some candy canes as bribes to get her in. The crinkling noise of the mint wrapper does it every time!

She was a little spooky in the indoor. It has a white plastic roof, so it kind of glows inside. She kept looking out the doors as we rode by, as if to be sure all that grass would still be there when she was done.

The two other ladies who board there have been very welcoming and complimentary of Ms. Axe, as has Jody the barn owner.

I must say, but Ms. Axe is a very polite girl!

So far, I am thoroughly impressed and pleased with Axe's new digs. I really think we're both (and Emily, too) going to like it there. And what a worry lifted off my shoulders! Ahhhh!!!!