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Oct. 18th, 2016
Tis the Season
Oct. 18th, 2016 10:12 amIt does seem like the people bitching about retail Christmas starting too early are starting earlier this year.
Ha! I like stuff. I appreciate people who sell stuff. I'm no a big fan of holidays. They all seem to carry the same amount of inconvenience for me. But, they all have nice little end dates and each have their own perks. Right now I'm enjoying fresh candy corn, for instance. Christmas/New Years means there will be bargain prices on stuff I like. Fine by me and they can start doing that any time they want. The inyourface decorations and loveeverybodygivenow themes are, for me, small price to pay.
And speaking of stuff, I have three major purchases on their way soon-ish. They are all paid for and now it's just waiting...
One is chipped (nugget) ice maker. This was supposed to be delivered in July. The latest says it's coming before November. I'm hoping to see it before Christmas. Indiegogo.
One is my new Pebble Watch. This was supposed to be delivered in September. Now it looks more like November. But, I'm pretty sure it will be November.
And then there's my new Pixel Phone. This one isn't exactly paid for but the money is set aside and ready. It will likely be here towards the end of next week. But I'm hoping it's sooner. The first hands on reviews landed today and I really really want mine now!
On my way home from the pool today, outside the sports restaurant on the corner they had about 150 hanging baskets all set out and ready for hanging. Last week all along the neighborhood the summer baskets were on the curb with big yellow signs say FREE. They were snapped up quickly. Today, apparently, the winter baskets go up. Such a nice neighborhood thing.
Ha! I like stuff. I appreciate people who sell stuff. I'm no a big fan of holidays. They all seem to carry the same amount of inconvenience for me. But, they all have nice little end dates and each have their own perks. Right now I'm enjoying fresh candy corn, for instance. Christmas/New Years means there will be bargain prices on stuff I like. Fine by me and they can start doing that any time they want. The inyourface decorations and loveeverybodygivenow themes are, for me, small price to pay.
And speaking of stuff, I have three major purchases on their way soon-ish. They are all paid for and now it's just waiting...
One is chipped (nugget) ice maker. This was supposed to be delivered in July. The latest says it's coming before November. I'm hoping to see it before Christmas. Indiegogo.
One is my new Pebble Watch. This was supposed to be delivered in September. Now it looks more like November. But, I'm pretty sure it will be November.
And then there's my new Pixel Phone. This one isn't exactly paid for but the money is set aside and ready. It will likely be here towards the end of next week. But I'm hoping it's sooner. The first hands on reviews landed today and I really really want mine now!
On my way home from the pool today, outside the sports restaurant on the corner they had about 150 hanging baskets all set out and ready for hanging. Last week all along the neighborhood the summer baskets were on the curb with big yellow signs say FREE. They were snapped up quickly. Today, apparently, the winter baskets go up. Such a nice neighborhood thing.
I have several new people who have added me to their friends list and so likely are now reading my daily bon mots. This journal is now 15 years old (awww, it can drive next year!) and has more than 19,000 entries. It's possible that someone might not want to read them all to catch up. I know I sure wouldn't. So here's a crash course in me.
My profile is kind of meaty and current.
These two links are also on the Profile page but are the most on target about Moi.
Last year I did 20 miscellaneous facts about me that is also current.
And here's a not new but not out of date listicle biography.
I make rag dolls and knit teddy bears every day and post photos of each as they are completed. Once a month, I gather them all up and take them to an agency who gives them out of babies and kids in family crisis situations. This sounds way more altruistic than it actually is. I love doing both the dolls and the bears and if I didn't have the agency, I'd have serious storage concerns.
And, finally, if anyone every has any questions about anything about me or anything else, I'm more than happy to answer - here in this journal or via email - susandennis@gmail.com.
Here's a bear I finished last night.
My profile is kind of meaty and current.
These two links are also on the Profile page but are the most on target about Moi.
Last year I did 20 miscellaneous facts about me that is also current.
And here's a not new but not out of date listicle biography.
I make rag dolls and knit teddy bears every day and post photos of each as they are completed. Once a month, I gather them all up and take them to an agency who gives them out of babies and kids in family crisis situations. This sounds way more altruistic than it actually is. I love doing both the dolls and the bears and if I didn't have the agency, I'd have serious storage concerns.
And, finally, if anyone every has any questions about anything about me or anything else, I'm more than happy to answer - here in this journal or via email - susandennis@gmail.com.
Here's a bear I finished last night.
No self control
Oct. 18th, 2016 04:06 pmI just discovered that Walmart has some of their fabric by the yard available for online order. So, of course, I did. I need to stop.
Then I went to Amazon to find some felt for doll hair that I couldn't find at Walmart and found a new thing that might even be better than felt and other stuff as well. I ordered. I need to stop.
There's a little deli about 3 longish blocks from here who's Italian sub I've always wanted to try. They have a decent and cheap sushi that I always end up with but today I set out for the sub. Plus a little walk. So now I know to stick with the sushi - sigh.
On my way, I passed the sports bar where all the hanging baskets for the neighborhood were staged this morning. At lunch there were only 3 left to hang.
I think I'll have a loaded baked potato for dinner. I have some string beans that I can saute to go with.
I think I need to turn on the TV so I'll quit buying stuff online!
Here are today's dolls:
Then I went to Amazon to find some felt for doll hair that I couldn't find at Walmart and found a new thing that might even be better than felt and other stuff as well. I ordered. I need to stop.
There's a little deli about 3 longish blocks from here who's Italian sub I've always wanted to try. They have a decent and cheap sushi that I always end up with but today I set out for the sub. Plus a little walk. So now I know to stick with the sushi - sigh.
On my way, I passed the sports bar where all the hanging baskets for the neighborhood were staged this morning. At lunch there were only 3 left to hang.
I think I'll have a loaded baked potato for dinner. I have some string beans that I can saute to go with.
I think I need to turn on the TV so I'll quit buying stuff online!
Here are today's dolls: