Phew!

DMC issued a press release that I received, as a subscriber to their newsletter:


In recent days, there has been a significant amount of information in the form of press releases, media reports, etc. regarding financial difficulties and operational restructuring plans at the DMC corporate offices in France. Those activities and court filings within the legal system in France are directed towards seeking a formal resolution for two divisions within the DMC Corporation (Sportswear fabric and a small chain of retail stores found only in France) that are not related to the embroidery thread and craft activities, which remain the core business of the corporation. In addition, the U.S. division of DMC operates as a separate legal and financial entity with its own financing, receivables, payables, etc, and as such, is not included in any legal filing or petitions to the courts that may occur in France. We are financially secure and fully prepared to conduct business as usual here in the U.S. DMC has been manufacturing needlework threads for 262 years and we remain committed to providing stitchers with the highest quality embroidery floss, specialty threads, needlework fabrics and other supplies they need to continue to enjoy the wonderful art of needlework. We look forward to continuing to serve all of our customers and loyal users of DMC products into the future. Joseph D. McCabe President/CEO DMC, Inc.


Meanwhile, back at the ranch:

GGGRRR!!! I should have composed this entry in Live Writer- blogger seems so slow & difficult!
Um- this is Tipsy Tree sans beads & charm from the JCS 2007 Ornament issue. My GNTA & CC substitutions on 32 ct. Natural linen (stash on hand). Boss's schedule has been erratic lately, with PITA clients stopping in around lunch time. Often.
Good ride tonight; one of the trainers watched her canter to the right and thought she didn't look lame so much as just weak in the hind end/hocks. Trotting a lot should build up those muscles.
Had to go to Boston yesterday and pick up the first return load of dorm stuff- gad those 4 flights of stairs times 5 trips just wrecked my thighs!!!

GASP!!!!!

Have you heard the news??????
Rumors are rampant on the interwebs that DMC is filing for bankruptcy!!!!!!!!!! See Melissa's blog, and RCTN. One of the RCTN posts had a link to a Reuters NEws story, but it didn't come up for me.
AAAACCCKKKK!!!!!
So in addition to hoarding rice and flour, now we have to stock up on DMC! Where will I find the space for all this stuff????

Back In the Saddle Again....

I got to not work Saturday- such a novel concept! I slept until 8:00 am, went to the bank, the dump, got hay, got coffee and- drum roll please... I even stitched! for about an hour, then Ernie called to say he was coming up to put a new shoe on the horse-YAY! Then I got Bob, we had supper & watched TV, then brought Bob home, then rode and she felt great considering she was stall-bound for 3 days. I rode again tonight and she still felt good- nice slow sweet canter, not racy at all. Rain the next few days are going to screw things up at the barn- everyone will want to be inside riding- GGGRRR!

Here's Snowflakes:                                                                                             

I finished the house except for the chimney, and ended all those straggly flosses, I had just gone under with that last brown one & Ernie called so I had to put it all away.

 

 

 

 

I love this tree:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The house is slated to be torn down and this tree has to go as well, as do these ones:

I've wanted to get photos for years, and finally had a camera, and the "economic turndown" has stalled the project, so I can enjoy the trees this spring. Cloudy morning today, though, but I wanted to get a picture before the rains came and washed away all the petals.

My crab apple is going to blossom this year- last year it was too stressed by caterpillar damage and drought.

Hopefully, they'll wait to pop after the rain!

Bitch Bitch Bitch...

I've been in a most foul mood- for a VERY long time- like a week! It could be hormonally related; it could be that my boss has stayed in the office every frikkin day which involves a lot of stupid questions starting with "How do I..?" and statements starting with "Look at this.." and when I turn to look, he doesn't show me- is EVERYTHING rhetorical??!!; it could be that he gave me his head cold; it could be that I'm working on the job from hell that involves removing my glasses to read itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny little words on 8-1/2" x 11" paper, then putting them back on to draw what I've read, times twenty floor plans and turning to look at nothing makes me lose my train of thought; it could be that gasoline keeps going up in price with no end in sight and it's making me nauseous wondering what will happen if we get a hurricane; it could be that Axe is getting shiteous care up at HBF and has lost a shoe and I can't ride her, nor can she go outside, until it's replaced, whenever that will be; it could be that I've been exhausted all this week- more than usual (full circle back to hormonally related and head cold); and I really wish that the new Avon eye cream I just bought will "erase" those dark circles under my eyes as promised- so far after two days- Nuthin' hunney!

Well So Much for That!

Poor Axe lost a shoe. I'm not sure if she lost it in the paddock, in her stall or while I was riding last night. I'd like to think it was while I was riding, so I won't feel so bad about riding her on her bare tender toes-y. I discovered it's loss after I was done & cleaning her feet. I took a steel rake around the indoor 2 laps to no avail, fished in her stall with a pitch fork, and looked out in the paddock (it was getting dark).

I called the blacksmith, who never answers his phone because he's constantly pestered by people (like me) who want (well, other people demand) instant service. So until I show up at the farm & there's a new shoe in place, I won't be riding. Which is kind of crappy for poor Axe who needs her exercise. I can walk her around the indoor. I can also probably duct tape her hoof. Hooves tend to crumble if not shod (unless your horse is used to shoe-less) and walking across rough surfaces.

She's such a good pony.

I also got Mr. Lawnmower started last night after picking up/raking most of the willow branch mess in my yard. He was a bit reluctant, but with some prayers to the gas-powered equipment gods, he gave a healthy cough of white smoke and sputtered to life. The grass adjacent to my patio had gotten taller than Chicken.

I asked Deb to order these for me thru the Needlework Show:                                              

This is "Sampler of Steeds" by Arelate Studios. Just some funny equines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Is "WhistleJacket" by Scarlet Quince. It would be awesome if I could somehow convert this to a black horse! The description notes that the background is stitched and it calls for 87 colors! I think I'd use a hand dyed fabric myself and call it a day.

 

 

This is "E Davis" sampler by The Linen Sampler. My best friend's name is E* Davis. She lives in a hip-roofed colonial- so I thought this would be fun to stitch for her.

*****Blush*****

Now I am going to be permanently scarred from the terminal embarrassment of  having been "outed" by my fellow stitchers at  S&B. Talk about self-conscious high anxiety!

****going to my safe place*****

Anyway, i have to go up & ride. There's a horse show tomorrow & Bob asked me last week to help out because "Hayley can't get back from Springfield in time" (my ass- she took Friday off- she's taking a 4-day weekend! So what else is new?!)

So I have to get up at 4 to be there by 5 am.

Sucks to be me.

TTFN

A BIG AHA!!!!

Me thinks one of you "bitches" has found me!!!!!
Good sleuthing! Must be all those tips from Janet Evanovich books!