Through the windshield

Another shot from the archives.  But we did have a thunderstorm earlier...it didn't last long.  The wind was really strong, and the weatherman said there was an unconfirmed tornado in the county next to us.  There was a confirmed one in Effingham, IL which it at least two hours from us. 

Just thought I would do a quick post...been busy today but not accomplished a lot when all is said and done.  We had to do some Walmart shopping, came home and put the things away.  I had sheets I had left in the dryer, so got them over in the dryer soon as we got home.

Had chicken I had to package to freeze, and dishes to do up.

And when the sheets were dry, put them back on the bed.  To put sheets on this particular bed feels like I am wrestling an elephant.  I have never hated to put sheets on any bed...but I do hate this one.  One thing I want to know.  Does anyone else just take the sheets off the bed, wash them, and then put them right back on the bed?  I do that almost all the time now.

My mom did not do that...but I guess with so many beds, she just wanted the beds to get made.  So, I always stripped the sheets off, and put the clean ones on right away.

With all the cold and snow we have had, I have sure been thankful for the washer and dryer.  Every time I do a load of clothes, I think of mom and all the laundry she did with just a wringer washer, and no dryer. And she always washed something with a washboard first, then threw them in the wringer.  I don't even know if anyone uses a washboard now....or if you can buy one. 

Ouch!

Yesterday Roger was in the kitchen getting ready to heat something in the microwave...I walked in just as he stubbed his toe.  Those that really know me would have been proud.  I didn't laugh right off the bat.  Didn't even have to try real hard, unless I thought of the other times he stubbed his toe.  Remember two or three years ago, he stubbed his toe, the same toe, 3 times in a week or so.  The last time being he was out in the garage barefoot and kicked it against a cast iron jackstand so hard he moved it across the floor.  He ended up having surgery on that poor toe.

Anyway, was doing good not laughing...then he said ."It's been a while since I kicked something with my toe.....(slight pause here)....I don't really miss the experience."  Needless to say, I lost it then...

Well, while looking for a photo to use in this post, I came across this article and wanted to share it:  How to Stub Your Toe.

Ready to be quilted...

I made this top back in 2007...I decided it was time to start quilting some of the tops I have made.  It is close to twin size....I forget the width but it is 78 inches long.

I spent almost the entire evening getting this baby ready. The time I got done crawling around and getting things stretched out, and then on my knees and elbows as I pin basted...I bet I will have rug burns tomorrow.

I did take frequent breaks...I had to because I had potato soup cooking and wanted to make sure I didn't let it boil down and burn

I wish I could say I would start quilting right away, but not too sure of the thread situation.  and I have no idea how I want to quilt it...I am consitdering just some straight lines.
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We had rain, freezing rain, and snow today.  It is supposed to get up to 40º tomorrow, and I an hoping it reaches that at least..