One of the first things we noticed when we moved here 40 years ago was how early the daffodils bloomed. Of course, it lulls you into a false feeling that spring is just around the corner when we still have a couple of months to go! And it really doesn’t start getting really warm here until after the 4th of July. That’s ok - just more time to stay inside quilting! Dorothy On Feb 11, 2018, at 2:07 PM, Typepad wrote: A new comment from Judy Shaw was received on the post UFOs of the blog Missouri Star. If you would like to post a reply to this comment you can do so at the following URL: http://missouristar.typepad.com/missouri_star/2018/02/ufos.html?cid=6a00d8341d20a353ef01b8d2d95682970c#comment-6a00d8341d20a353ef01b8d2d95682970c Comment: -------- Wow, your daffodils are almost blooming? Ours are up but not nearly ready to pop. The crocus show some promise though, that is if the squirrels and rabbits leave them be. Love your pretty projects! Commenter name: Judy Shaw Commenter email: [email protected] Commenter URL: http://www.stitchalongwithme.blogspot.com IP address: 63.229.6.177 Authentication: None Comment Actions: ---------------- Unpublish this comment: Delete this comment: Mark this comment as spam: Edit this comment: Enjoy! The Typepad Team P.S.: Learn more about replying to comments: http://help.typepad.com/replying_to_comments.html

Look at those teeny tiny skates! What dexterity. Loved the wedding photos in the last post. Nice to see long term marriages.

Happy Anniversary! After having survived your trek, I think we can say you're going to make it!

I have just discovered your blog and am totally, madly in love! I have been trying to refine my appliqué style and am definitely finding a home here. I will be starting on the Jingle blocks and spending the rest of the time working my way through all your back posts and tips. Thanks for such great content.

Ill get working on it. Any preferences on color? Dorothy Sent from my iPad

My first thought was just to let it go, but I know in my heart that I would not do that either! And perfectionist that you are, it would always bug you. You did an excellent job of fixing the mistake and you certainly did learn something!

Resolutions or no, you've got some pretty ambitious goals for the New Year. I'm glad to see you're knitting for yourself. I think I will be knitting more for myself in the coming year. Of course, I'll still knit for the granddaughters, but the adults will just have to wait. You will love Evenstar. It is a fun knit. Just eat your Wheaties when you get to the beaded border. It takes forever, but is well worth it.

Having been through a major remodel, I can empathize. But it's so nice when it's done and the memories of all the hassles fade away. Thank goodness for knitting! It makes all those potential boring moments bearable!

Happy Anniversary'. I love to hear of long, happy marriages. Hope you're still blogging on your 50th!

I'm sorry that you've had so many losses this year. Each loss is difficult, but having them bunch up like that leaves no room for recovery. And I do believe we can recover. There will always be tha that hole, but we can go on and live a new life as we cope with the absence in that life of one we loved. Blessings on you.

I cant decide if Im a girly-girl or not. Everyone tells me I am, but I was such a tomboy growing up. I guess my interest in all forms of needlework probably establishes my girly-girl credentials. Your new improved barn looks great. Youre going to get things fixed up so spiffy you wont want to move! Any thoughts on a time table for selling? How is the real estate market in your area? Still pretty slow around here. Glad to see things are cooling off a little for you there. A marine layer has moved in this morning and theres quite a bit of fog. It should burn off and give us a couple of nice days. Need to get ready for company this afternoon. One of Bills airplane model building friends that he met on the Internet is stopping by. His wife is into scrap booking so we should have something to talk about. Im fixing some nice Pacific Northwest wild salmon. Yum!! Dorothy Sent from my iPad

Were going on Celebrity. We are very excited! Its our first cruise. Someone said we were really jumping off the deep end with a 17 day cruise for our first experience. But I know well love it. Still not sure exactly what cabin well have. We booked through a military travel agency and got a great price on an outside cabin, but the agent said she was going to work very hard to get us a free upgrade to a balcony. Ive recently taken up running, trying to get in shape for a 5k. I think Ill really need that to counteract all of the good food! Dorothy

Thanks! I remember the guide saying that both Almonzo and Laura were both rather short, so he made things to fit them. His woodworking was very impressive! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog. Dorothy

Cant wait. I need to start planning my knitting. Im on a discussion forum of people who are on the same cruise and theres already another knitter looking to form a group! Dorothy Sent from my iPad

Yes, it is an unfortunate name, isnt it? I think this mini-vacation will be one the girls will talk about for a long time! Dorothy Sent from my iPad

No way are you going to be 50!! No matter - it's just fine here on the other side of the hill. You'll be welcomed.

I'm off to download the pattern. I, too, am a woman of a certain age and appreciate the lighter weight. This will be such a nice keepsake for your sister.

Good idea about the spool knitting. I may start her on that first. Yes, I sewed the dresses. Its so much fun sewing for little girls after having all boys! Dorothy

I am SO not the Sweater Wizard! My attempts at calculating the sleeve cap on my own were pitiful. Do you know if a SW Mac version is in the works? Im seriously thinking of ordering SW and just running it on Boot Camp, but Id hold off if I knew a Mac version was coming out. We know were spoiled with the heated seats, but its one of our little concessions to ourselves. Other than that, the car is a pretty basic model. btw - I sent you guys a Christmas card. I know that Johns last name is different from yours, but for the life of me I couldnt remember it. I hope hes not offended by the address. At least I didnt call him Mr. Meske! Have a wonderful Christmas. Dorothy