Moving right along...

September has come and gone in the blink of an eye.  The trees at the golf course are just beginning to turn...we had such a mild Summer, which was nice, but leads to a bitter cold, snowy winter.

Plans at this time are that "they," (Board of Directors) are going to close the Pro-Shop down at the end of October, turn the utilities way down, and save a "buncha moola" from lower utility rates.  They are going to lay off the greens keeper, too.  Supposedly...

I'm not worried.  I have another place I can go to work, and I have some other arrangements that will help make ends meet until March.  And besides, everything works out the way it is supposed to.

On the Handmade by Cosmo front, I've been stitching and stuffing like crazy, I have so many Critters waiting for the finishing touches...it's crazy...I really am looking forward to some free time, I am ready to wake up, take a shower, put on clean jammies, and be creative.  Christmas is coming, I have a lot to do.

As for me and Maria...she's another reason why I am ready to have some time off this Winter.  She's such a lovely, well tempered girl.  I've been walking her and Rilo, (Danielle's girl) after work.  Karma would like to go, too, but it's a long way for an elder with such short legs.

I love this dog.  showere

October 1st

We've had some rainstorms here today.  I had to put 3 carts away in between showers and  left 15 mins. early, I had been home 10 mins. (We live 1.5 miles from the golf course) and my car safe in the garage before the hail started falling.  About quarter size.  

Maybe one more round of storms, probably about the time I am going to bed.  

I have a tight schedule tomorrow, morning errands that should be completed by 9:00 am.

Gonna hit the feathers.  Play Nice.  xxoo

My new friend, Maria, and other stuff

I don't know what I was so worried about, bringing this new dog into my life, because I love her!  She is beautiful and loving and gentle and is so smart!  The 2 older dogs here don't know what to think of her, but they'll adjust, after a rocky morning, we're having a peaceful evening.

Be looking for some new Critters in my shop, probably by the end of the week.  I have quite a few that are in the "finishing up" stage.

Quite at home.  

Here are a couple of sneak peeks, unedited photos for my etsy shop.  

This lazy pony is made out of muslin instead of felt.

All natural colors, I love the look. 

This squirrel was done in an embossed felt, 

with coordinating belly and forehead.  

This squirrel, done in muslin.  I really love this pattern.  

Wanna see another one?  

You sure?  

Ok

The very elusive, rarely seen...Zebra Squirrel.

Known for it's red nose, and glittery forehead and belly.

Quite a catch.

So, now that you've been updated on what's been going on around here, I have to go find a good harness pattern on Pinterest for my new canine.  

Play Nice!  xxoo

Maria

Did I mention that I was recently rescued by a most adorable, sensitive, gentle canine?

This little girl has more love in her that seems possible.

We're going to be Therapy Girls together, and visit the elder hones here in town.  This girl, my Maria, will be a great comfort to them.

There's just something about this one.

Play Nice.  xxoo

What Have I Done?

We just got both kids outta the house, and I go and adopt a dog?

How could I resist?

Off to Amazon.com to do some shopping!  *squee*

Play Nice!  xxoo

A planned day vs. reality. Reality won.

I am happy to have a day off, slept in a little bit, had a shower and put on clean jammies.  I was already thinking what I was going to make today, but I wanted to try out my new photo box that DD got me for my birthday...got that set up, battery dead in the camera.

Alright, I am not at work, it is a beautiful day here.  We had a storm this morning that was nice to listen to.  My battery will be charged in a minute, I'll just go cut out a pig or something.  Went into my sewing room to do just that, but I had gotten a couple of props out for the photo shoot...I've been thinking about putting a little something with my Critters, but wasn't finding what I was looking for.  The thought popped in my head that I, myself, do actually own a good amount of what we call "Little Guys"  Like for example, a little hand carved Giraffe...anyway, these are stored away in a dresser, different drawers, There area absolutely no clothes in that dresser, it is full of a bunch of stuff I've gathered over the years.

An hour later, I have a basket of Little Guys, but no felt has been cut as of yet.

I'll go try now.  Wish me luck!

3:12, back from the grocery store.  Better to go get the supplies for the Pro Shop today instead of in the morning.  Had to change into real clothes, put on a bra...but I made it.  Got my jammies back on, having a cold beverage...gotta check and make sure I haven't missed anything on facebook, right?

I re-listed a bunch of Critters yesterday, Getting ready to do some more, battery is charged, but my get up and get at it is a little in need of a rest for a few.

A thought entered my head, re which Critter to make.  I have the felt in front of me, and the pattern.  All I needs is a little Netflix in the background.

Show you what I came up with next time, until then, go take a look at the other Critters, yeah?

Play Nice!  xxoo

At This Particular Point in Time

If there is a parallel universe from ours, I wonder where the other me is, what she's up to.  I wonder if she wonders about me.  What would be opposite of me, is what I wonder.  I have been married 3 times and now I'm settled and happy with Sweetheart....did the other me marry the one I loved the most and lived happily ever after?

That would be awesome, because I always envisioned us living out our later years together.  I always thought we'd end up at the end together...he was the one I loved.

There have been lovers after, but that right there, that was love, and I wish we could have kept it.  Regrets, I have a few...but every single thing happens for a reason.

In case you were wondering, this is what I did today.

@6:00 am I was awakened by the canines that share my bed.
@6:03 am I have to pee, thanks to the canines.  I let them out of my bedroom.
@6:04 am Sweetheart lets the ding dang canines out.  I am back in bed.
@6:10 am Sweetheart lets all the canines back into my bedroom.,
@7:00 am 1st alarm  goes off, we all know we have another hour of slumber.
@8:00 am  Mamma gotta get up, y'all stand back.

By 9:00 I'm usually there,at the pro shop, Tuesday - Sunday.

La La La,
Play Nice
xxoo

Watching

I was "told" yesterday that I would have a gift from the Universe today, so I was watching.

• Saw one of my tomatoes turning red.
• Saw a butterfly flit around the flowers around the patio. 
• Watched birds at the bird feeder and birds at the birdbath. 
• Watched someone play golf,  and hopefully made friends with someone new.  

I realized, as I was watching...that all of these things, and everything else, is a gift.  

Play Nice.  xxoo