Tipp City Throw Down ~

There was so much talent on display at the Tipp City hook in.  We had a throw down in the afternoon.  I probably missed pictures of a few of the rugs.  Sorry.  It is hard to take it all in.

Another sweet wool applique.

I just completed another trip around the sun.  I am trying to figure out where the time has gone.  It is truly scary how quickly the years are passing.

My poor brother.  He was recovering so well from the open heart surgery.  Then he started developing "cysts" on the incision.  They were treating him for an infection, but things were not improving.  Home health care, wound doctor . . . today he had to have surgery for them to try to take care of the problem.  Not really sure of the issue.  I'm not sure they know.  Hopefully now he can really recover and get his life back to normal.

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Lauren

TubaChristmas ~

First of all I am happy to report that my brother is home from the hospital and doing well.  Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

This afternoon was the annual TubaChristmas in Lorain, OH.  Every year I post about what great, cheesy fun it is and this year did not disappoint.

Some fun facts from this year's show.

• this is the 50th anniversary of the start of TubaChristmas and the 28th year in Lorain
• the band director who started the Lorain TubaChristmas, Dale, has decided to pass the torch to a new band director.  Dale's daughter, who is working in Croatia, flew home to play with the group since it was her dad's last
• there is no admission charge to the audience but the tuba players pay to play
• there were 123 tuba players participating
• the youngest tuba players this year were 12 years old, and ironically both were named Luke
• the oldest player was 80
• 2 players (and Dale) have participated in all 28 concerts in Lorain

I tried to upload a video, but blogger says all my videos are too large 😖.  If you go to YouTube and do a search, you will find many.

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Lauren

Remember the Cemetery Vases?

One of my favorite Christmas postcards!

This summer at an outdoor market, I purchased the metal cemetery vases, 3 for $1.  I hadn't a clue what I would do with them ~ I just thought they were cool ~ when my now S-I-L immediately said CHRISTMAS TREE.

I knew I needed to find a rusty star for the top and decided three trees are better than one!

Let's see if the third time is the charm 😁.  Samsung has been out twice to replace my stainless steel dishwasher door . . . with a white one.  Supposedly they are coming tomorrow with the correct door.  They assured me the door was in.  I am not too optimistic.  I mean, it's only been three + months.  

Oh, gee.  Before I even got this post done, they called to say they had to cancel because the door is not in.  WTH??? 👿👿👿

Dear brother is doing remarkably well.  The nurse told us when there today that he is about a day ahead of recovery schedule and may get to go home Friday.  So good to hear he is doing so well.

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Lauren

Quick Surgery Update ~

Just want to thank everyone for the prayers and positive thoughts for my brother's surgery!!!

Surgeon said it went very well.  I visited late afternoon.  He did know I was there but was pretty much out of it.  He was breathing on his own but they still had not removed the ventilator.  Continued prayers are much appreciated for no complications.

I took Jasmine for a 30 minute walk this morning.  It was only 38* but with no wind it was almost pleasant 😁.  It must have worn her out because she barely moved a muscle all day.

She is now home with mom and I am sure is a very happy camper.

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Lauren

Brother Update and a Request ~

Thank you for all the well wishes and prayers for my brother Bill.  He had a heart catheterization done and one stent put in.  I can't believe they released him from the hospital the following day.  He is doing great I am happy to report!!!  The lung issue once again is said to be pneumonia but his lungs are more clear and he is on antibiotics to rid him of that.  Darn guy really gave me a scare.

My request . . . 

I cannot believe I did not know an Ohio friend had a blog!!!  How did Saundra know and not me?  She hasn't posted much over the years but has become more active.  She is a fast hooker and an amazing quilter.  Please stop by and welcome Sue.  Blogging is such a dying social media form so I'd appreciate you paying her a visit and encouraging her on. Vernon Junction can be found on my sidebar.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs 😊

Lauren 

Fluffle ~

Did you know that a group of bunnies is called a fluffle?  Or a colony, nest, herd or warren?  

I had seen bunnies on Facebook that were bought at Dollar Tree.  Of course I had to hunt some down.  This is what they start out looking like.

After a coffee bath and some embellishments . . . and they now all have bows.

I actually made a few more but didn't take any more pics.  I kept one and gave all the others away.

There is very little quality control in these bunnies. Initially I didn't pay that much attention when buying them, but discovered several had glue slopped on their faces and of course the coffee does not stain the glue.  I was able to pick the glue off with moderate success.  The last fluffle I purchased (3 for me and 3 for a friend . . . they were hard to find), I carefully looked at each face.  A couple had glue near the nose and a couple were missing the nose.  I bought the 6 best ones of the 9 they had.  After getting home, I discovered one had no arms 😁😂😁

Please keep my brother in your prayers.  He and his DSO arrived home Monday afternoon from 2+ months in Florida.  That night he ended up at the ER.  The initial diagnosis was double pneumonia, then the next day sent home with "pneumonia like symptoms".  Just a couple hours later while his DSO was out picking up scripts, he called 911 because he was having trouble breathing.  It had to be bad for him to call for help.  Next told he probably had a mild heart attack.  He has been transferred to a different hospital.  Now not sure if he had a heart attack.  Lung issue may be bronchitis.  ARGH!!!  Hopefully will have a heart cath later today for some answers on the heart and someone can diagnose the lung issues.  This growing old is NOT FOR SISSIES!!!

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Lauren