Thread:Superkenzie/@comment-33437691-20200103172834/@comment-33437691-20200115171003

Congratulations on your big win! I win so few things I enter I am pleased even when I win a free play on the lottery! (Worth $3). I'm sure you'll think of something to buy; you don't have to spend it all at once or right way, either, I'm sure.

Wow. We really are alike. I hate backstitching as well, and only in 1 of my projects was it truly necessary, and that designer used it sparingly.. The colour changes were so subtle that the backstitch really brought out the designs. This was in an alphabet sampler using Australian flora and fauna--bought for my son when I was pregnant and finished when he was 27 (gee, thanks Mom). I have about 3 pieces in my drawer that are finished barring the backstitch! And neither the Kitchen Witch II nor the Dragon Mixed Berries require backstitching (Yay!).

Last night the predicted foot of snow arrived--only about 8 inches where I live but my son got the full load. Neither of us have to shovel, and judging by the lack of morning traffic sounds (comparable to New Year's morning) not many people are heading into work. This is the difference between regions that routinely get snow, where everyone is prepared for it and manage to struggle into work regardless. Traffic is downright dangerous here.

All my birds are awake and grateful for the smorgasbord on my balcony; whereas the squirels must sleep in: I only saw them for about an hour late yesterday morning, where the birds stayed until it was getting dark. I had to bring the hummingbird feeder inside for about 1/2 an hour every hour it froze up so quickly, so last night I brought it in so it was fully liquid this morning--and within 5 minutes the hummingbird was there. I saw 2 of them yesterday; they were fighting over the feeder. They are amazing little birds; I stopped worrying about them so much when I learned that many species live high up in the Andes mountains. They apparently go into a type of hibernation when there is no food around, but I don't think that applies to suburban species who rely on people like me to keep them fed. If I had a house and garden (and a husband) I would get him to rig up a birdhouse with a lightbulb warmer inside. Our little feathered and furred friends are just not used to these record breaking lows any more than we are.

Must go! All the best to you and Mott (who I'm guessing is following this thread! Great to have you with us.)