WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2020
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Tonya Your daughter is so very beautiful - and you are so talented with the camera!! Am curious what she looks like now!0
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Morning, afternoon and evening, all... and happy Friday!
I juggled the idea a lot this week while I've taken a week's vacation, and after discussion at length with my husband and with friends I dearly love, I've decided I will definitely give two weeks' notice at my job next Tuesday. There's a huge part of me that wants them to just shut off my access on the day - the electronic equivalent of being escorted out by security. Probably can't get that lucky.
It was a weight lifted, settling into that decision... but I couldn't fully commit to it until I worked through three years of budgeting and could make a reasonable prediction of what the next few years will hold financially.
I'm looking forward to being unscheduled for a while! Still haven't decided what's next--might just get a couple chickens and a calf and a few goats and take care of them. Might turn to Etsy and start seeing if I can sell my paintings and quilts. The question remains wide open--I could take on a few consulting gigs again. I have the full skillset to consult on how to build virtual teams, how to write grants, and communications (was a communications consultant for eight years). Just don't know if I want that.
At the moment, just enjoying these last four paid days off, and dreaming of a number of possible futures.
And, for a change, not letting the stress push me into eating my fool head off. Weight isn't dropping, but it isn't going up, either, and that's a good thing.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
Lisa - I am thrilled for you! Totally!! Can't wait to see what your next adventure brings!
Lanette
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Trying to cool down from the elliptical and not having much luck--but it is 83% humidity outside.
Still blessing my husband's forethought in deciding to buy the elliptical back in January. I know it was because he didn't want me driving down the mountain in the dark to get to the gym each morning, but it is doubly precious now. I can't even imagine stepping into a gym any time soon.
Also informed him that I will not be getting my hair cut any time soon. Not interested in letting a stranger breathe on me or touch any part of me right now. Wasn't before the plague either, but never learned to cut my own hair. At least I don't do the mani - pedi thing, or those would be severely distressed-looking as well.
Got stuff to do this morning outside, and I think I will eat some breakfast and then go do those things before I shower--otherwise, I'll be showering twice.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa
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Heather "Zoom tomorrow for the answers to DH's quizzes on the Spanish Armada and How the World Began." Your husband is a scholar. What is his background? Does he just know this stuff or does so a lot of research? Very impressive.
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Lisa pretty paintings. very pretty.
What You Lookin' At?
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Pip "please try, give it your best shot baby!" OK. We begin.
Pip: You're gone to the dogs. (Take that!)
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Machka Great link to the list of fact checkers!
Pseudoscience appeals to our emotions, is written in a way that is easy to understand, and uses terms that sound scientific. This is how we are fooled. People that produce propaganda about science, politics, history, etc., have varied motivations. YouTube is full of legitimate-sounding videos on many topics. Evidence-based information simply isn't sexy. We much prefer being entertained, and overlook fallacies because the falsehoods appeal to our emotions and make us feel good, outraged, sad, concerned, galvanized, self-righteous, or in-the-know. It's addictive.
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Tonya "Then our freezer stops working!!" - Oh NO!!! Having been through this I can tell you that you might be able to find dry ice at Kroger, but it only lasts about 24 hours and you need a lot of it for an entire freezer full of food. And it's expensive. I am so so so sorry for you, believe me. If it can't be fixed instantly I hope you can get a new one right away or have lots of friends and family with freezer space. (((Hugs))). Our refrigerator was a pain but is finally fixed.
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Dr Katie MIMs are really good and you can find tons of variations by googling "keto mim" Also, you may enjoy this low carb blog: You have probably already discovered Both have newsletters worth subscribing to; they will not spam you, and unsubscribing is simple. I still receive and am interested in Peggy Buttoni's newsletter, which I subscribed to nearly a decade ago when I did Atkins.
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Sue from Portland, Or Welcome! The nice thing about this group is that you can be a cheerleader and you can be cheered by others, too! It's a fabulous group of women, and I hope you keep coming back. You have made such great progress! There are several women here who have been able to attain and maintain within a few lbs of goal weight, and have strategies for getting down to that goal. Others, myself included, still have a lot of weight to go. I would be so proud to have achieved what you have achieved since July 2019!!!
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Rebecca I would have liked to see the Friday and Saturday night dances at the Laguna Clothing Optional resort you camped at. Your best earrings and swag outfit:
. Did Lee have a special dancing outfit? You two crack me up.
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Tell us about you and music.
Me and music - always part of my life; we were encouraged to participate in music as children. Music lifts my spirits, calms me, energizes me, and moves me.
Do you play an instrument?
Childhood: Concert band, jazz band, marching band - brass instruments Coronet, Baritone.
Childhood: Piano lessons for a couple of years - something I could pick up again as an adult if I had a keyboard.
Adulthood: Stringed instruments Banjo, Ukulele.
All rusty talents now.
Do you sing??
Yes, alto or tenor, best in a group. Not a soloist.
Do you dance??
Yes, learned as an adult: shag, swing, two-step, waltz. I am a decent dancer, but out of practice. I don't dance well with women. I need to find a male dance partner someday because I truly love to dance and want to expand my repertoire.
Do you listen??
Yes, I have albums downloaded on my phone and computer and I have iPods. I listen doing chores, walking…
...and occasionally when I need a break from my spouse's ongoing commentary on whatever is going on. She does it to process information, and I understand this about her, but I never know if she is talking to me or not! I do tell her I am putting in my iPods so she won't be offended. She talks away while I am listening to music, lol!!! In this way I won't keep interrupting her thought processes by asking, "What did you say? Are you talking to me?" and I can relax knowing she won't expect a response, so we're both happy.
And generally speaking ... what kind of music do you like?
I like most of the music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.
Classical Music especially Mendelssohn, Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mussorgsky, Handel, Mozart, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Haydn, Prokofiev…OK, I guess I like almost all classical music.
George Winston, especially December, Ballads and Blues, Plains, Summer, Spring.
Celtic Women.
Bluegrass, I prefer instrumental.
Regional Folk Music.
Classic Jazz.
Some Country Music. Love Dolly.
And more than 5 decades of great individual artists, too many to list here.
My grandson loves Dubstep, but I do not. I have tried.
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Yesterday we needed an Rx from Costco, so we ordered groceries for delivery to get free Rx delivery…and it was wonderful!!! We'll be doing that again. I specified no substitutes. They had almost everything we needed! It was GREAT. So excited now about getting groceries delivered, I'm a late convert. I gave a generous tip, too, which made me feel good. The young man who delivered was so conscientious and polite.
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My day:
ZOOMing with my HS friends this morning.
Work for a few hours.
If it dries out enough - planting, seeding, etc.
Paperwork - maybe get started on my taxes; envious of those who are finished with theirs, dread, dread, dread.
Trim hair around doggie delicate parts to avoid messes.
Log, Exercise.
Work on Happiness Course.
Chat with my spouse, maybe work more on her paperwork for disability.
Make dinner.
Enjoy my life.
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I'll post View from my window later.
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Karen in Virginia
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Heather "Zoom tomorrow for the answers to DH's quizzes on the Spanish Armada and How the World Began." Your husband is a scholar. What is his background? Does he just know this stuff or does so a lot of research? Very impressive.
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Lisa pretty paintings. very pretty.
What You Lookin' At?
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Pip "please try, give it your best shot baby!" OK. We begin.
Pip: You're gone to the dogs. (Take that!)
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Machka Great link to the list of fact checkers!
Pseudoscience appeals to our emotions, is written in a way that is easy to understand, and uses terms that sound scientific. This is how we are fooled. People that produce propaganda about science, politics, history, etc., have varied motivations. YouTube is full of legitimate-sounding videos on many topics. Evidence-based information simply isn't sexy. We much prefer being entertained, and overlook fallacies because the falsehoods appeal to our emotions and make us feel good, outraged, sad, concerned, galvanized, self-righteous, or in-the-know. It's addictive.
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Tonya "Then our freezer stops working!!" - Oh NO!!! Having been through this I can tell you that you might be able to find dry ice at Kroger, but it only lasts about 24 hours and you need a lot of it for an entire freezer full of food. And it's expensive. I am so so so sorry for you, believe me. If it can't be fixed instantly I hope you can get a new one right away or have lots of friends and family with freezer space. (((Hugs))). Our refrigerator was a pain but is finally fixed.
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Dr Katie MIMs are really good and you can find tons of variations by googling "keto mim" Also, you may enjoy this low carb blog: You have probably already discovered Both have newsletters worth subscribing to; they will not spam you, and unsubscribing is simple. I still receive and am interested in Peggy Buttoni's newsletter, which I subscribed to nearly a decade ago when I did Atkins.
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Sue from Portland, Or Welcome! The nice thing about this group is that you can be a cheerleader and you can be cheered by others, too! It's a fabulous group of women, and I hope you keep coming back. You have made such great progress! There are several women here who have been able to attain and maintain within a few lbs of goal weight, and have strategies for getting down to that goal. Others, myself included, still have a lot of weight to go. I would be so proud to have achieved what you have achieved since July 2019!!!
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Rebecca I would have liked to see the Friday and Saturday night dances at the Laguna Clothing Optional resort you camped at. Your best earrings and swag outfit:. Did Lee have a special dancing outfit? You two crack me up.
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Tell us about you and music.
Me and music - always part of my life; we were encouraged to participate in music as children. Music lifts my spirits, calms me, energizes me, and moves me.
Do you play an instrument?
Childhood: Concert band, jazz band, marching band - brass instruments Coronet, Baritone.
Childhood: Piano lessons for a couple of years - something I could pick up again as an adult if I had a keyboard.
Adulthood: Stringed instruments Banjo, Ukulele.
All rusty talents now.
Do you sing??
Yes, alto or tenor, best in a group. Not a soloist.
Do you dance??
Yes, learned as an adult: shag, swing, two-step, waltz. I am a decent dancer, but out of practice. I don't dance well with women. I need to find a male dance partner someday because I truly love to dance and want to expand my repertoire.
Do you listen??
Yes, I have albums downloaded on my phone and computer and I have iPods. I listen doing chores, walking…
...and occasionally when I need a break from my spouse's ongoing commentary on whatever is going on. She does it to process information, and I understand this about her, but I never know if she is talking to me or not! I do tell her I am putting in my iPods so she won't be offended. She talks away while I am listening to music, lol!!! In this way I won't keep interrupting her thought processes by asking, "What did you say? Are you talking to me?" and I can relax knowing she won't expect a response, so we're both happy.
And generally speaking ... what kind of music do you like?
I like most of the music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.
Classical Music especially Mendelssohn, Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mussorgsky, Handel, Mozart, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Haydn, Prokofiev…OK, I guess I like almost all classical music.
George Winston, especially December, Ballads and Blues, Plains, Summer, Spring.
Celtic Women.
Bluegrass, I prefer instrumental.
Regional Folk Music.
Classic Jazz.
Some Country Music. Love Dolly.
And more than 5 decades of great individual artists, too many to list here.
My grandson loves Dubstep, but I do not. I have tried.
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Yesterday we needed an Rx from Costco, so we ordered groceries for delivery to get free Rx delivery…and it was wonderful!!! We'll be doing that again. I specified no substitutes. They had almost everything we needed! It was GREAT. So excited now about getting groceries delivered, I'm a late convert. I gave a generous tip, too, which made me feel good. The young man who delivered was so conscientious and polite.
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My day:
ZOOMing with my HS friends this morning.
Work for a few hours.
If it dries out enough - planting, seeding, etc.
Paperwork - maybe get started on my taxes; envious of those who are finished with theirs, dread, dread, dread.
Trim hair around doggie delicate parts to avoid messes.
Log, Exercise.
Work on Happiness Course.
Chat with my spouse, maybe work more on her paperwork for disability.
Make dinner.
Enjoy my life.
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I'll post View from my window later.
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Karen in Virginia
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LOOLOLOL IS THAT IT??? i thought u were trying to offend me, not make me laugh1 -
Had a really good Zoom with the kids. The older ones answered all their quizzes and Bea was in great form and very chatty.
Karen, He used to be a secondary school teacher and started and set up the whole course, wrote the text books and exams for 'Travel and Tourism'. He taught and supervised the courses all over the world, training the teachers in South Africa, Russia, Hungary etc. He was an examiner for English as well. He is an Oxford graduate in English.
He really enjoys doing the research for the quizzes and setting age appropriate questions. Some are mathematical. He puts a few good jokes in. I pointed out a mistake in the How the World Began quiz, as it is an area I have read a lot around. He did change it.
The kids adore them and always ask for more! Next one for Max is on Colours and Edie's is Life in the Sea
Today is the one year anniversary of my darling Ros's death. Her friends have been posting photos and memories on WhatsApp today. Here is a lovely one someone posted of her having breakfast/brunch in the Reichstag in Berlin. I went to Berlin with her, but not on this occasion. She lived and worked in Berlin before the wall came down for a few years and spoke excellent German and still had German friends that we stayed with.
We all miss her so much.
Veal escalopes tonight with pink wine. (Not AF)
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Here I am with her in my previous house having Margheritas. Must be about six years ago, or more.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Lisa - Big HUGS to you. I retired at 55 and it has been nothing but wonderful. I expect you will find something to do though. :bigsmile:
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(((Heather~Ros)))
Luci OMG you are related to the Menuhins. I am gobstopped. Wow. Just wow. I wish NYKaren was still here. Girl.
Pip I am just warming up. You wench, you.
LISA!!! Can't wait to see what you do next! You are an ever-moving stream, my dear. GSA is a good organization, but it's an organization. Has its limits like all others. You have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. I wonder if you will reinvent yourself in a true one woman show…or just enjoy retirement…or go to work for someone else again (nah…).
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Luci I was so stunned by the realization of your musical abilities and relatives that I forgot to say if you have Spanx or a girdle, put it on, it will help your back. Especially if you have a high line girdle.1
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Yesterday in the mail I got a birthday card from my line dance class. They had planned a birthday celebration for me but the class got cancelled (late March, when the venue closed). We haven't danced together since March 13 and there is no idea when we'll dance again. The card included a generous gift certificate to our favorite Chinese restaurant. Jake called last night to be sure they are open for take out. So today we'll have Chinese take out. I'll have my usual broccoli with garlic sauce and brown rice. Yesterday Jake got some relief for his cabin fever by going to the drive through at the bank for cash. We've needed cash for paying the friends who pick up dog food for us at Costco and for a tip at the car wash and today for a tip at the Chinese restaurant. I pay cash at the post office for mailing books for Paperback Swap because I don't like to use a credit card for such small amounts.Lisa, I won't be getting my hair cut any time soon, either. Hair cutting and dog grooming will resume here most likely June 1. The dogs are badly in need of bathing and trimming. But I'll continue to trim my bangs. Jake wants his hair cut but is cautious about being so close to anyone else so he will probably wait awhile. My dentist is working again but I rescheduled my appointment to August. This morning my walking friend comes over to dance for an hour. We always have fun. Barbie in NW WA 3
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Tell us about you and music.
Do you play an instrument?
Do you sing??
Do you dance??
Do you listen??
And generally speaking ... what kind of music do you like?
Machka in Oz
Play an instrument? Not anymore. Growing up I had piano and accordion lessons. My dad played both and had a band. As a teen taught myself guitar and played in the Christian rock band in high school. But sadly, never kept up either.
sing? not very well though was in choras in elementary and high schools.
dance? only in my dreams! Lol
listen and type? I have been around music all my life. I listen to and love all types except gangsta rap.
RV Rita
Machka in Oz - I have played the piano, but have not done that in years. Enjoyed it.
I do not sing, I can't carry a tune in a abucket
I love to dance, my group of friends and I go out and listen to this one particular band "The Golden Eagles" tha twe really like, and we dance up a storm. For being 64, Im still pretty good at it.
Love to listen to all types of music (except rap), I guess my favorites are song from the 50's,60's and 70's and of course my Country Music. I like to listen to classical when I want a nice comfortable evening, along with a glass of Wine. I think these two go together, all my friends are the same way when it comes to classical.
Well, I have a lot to do today, being down for two day because of my back has really put me behind, I couldn't even lift a load of laundry. Our govener said we can have more social gatherings, and this weekend my two daughters and their kids are coming over to help celebrate my granddaughters graduation from middle school, It will be nice to see everyone again, only seeing them for the past two months on Facetime.
Everyone have a good day.
Jaxsgma
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Mom and I saw Yehudi Menuhin at Wolf Trap in Reston, VA July 1st, 1981 at the 10th birthday anniversary of Wolf Trap. It was pretty wonderful.1
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Tonya- I got away with scan oh well y go for almost a year here but now that it’s the last pounds got to hand add y do it perfectly. Add Food key what I’m using it leaves a correct one for others. Not sure if we have that on Netflix or not.Got Hulu show first can see.
For us who had no Dad or one who felt only boys should be taught (luckily I was the only child of Dads he needed help to care for mom y house so he taught me a lot y as a Single Mom for Daughter whole childhood until hubby he taught me more y more). How to iron a dress shirt to check oil even unclog drains tutorials from a man who grew up without a Dad knows how hard it was to well go without said knowledge.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNepEAWZH0TBu7dkxIbluDw
Today exercising y eating soup I made minestrone y cooked garlic butter squash 1/2 portion with the soup probably.
Minestrone soup Bear Creek brand $3 makes 8 servings. 100 or 110cal per serving
Added fried in water only y Pam spray squash y little onion 🧅 for flavor boost.
Cooked the soup added to a Tupperwares that I put tomatoe y mixed spinach diced up fresh uncooked which gives it the just cooked taste even the next day.
Serve less than 150cal per person
Squash in a frying pan with garlic butter (can use vegan or margarine with garlic pieces or garlic powder if need be) y add water y pepper it heavily on top. Cook until waters gone stirring it after to turn y brown both sides. Serve very low cal only the butter adds calories but a tab will do her or 1/2 tsp
Amber Tx
Cookie 🍪 cup . Thinking of making get a cup cake pan line it with Pam spray y cookie batter. Cook it let cool coat the inside with dark chocolate 🍫 melted let harden in ice box or refrigerate a few minutes or by air slower tho. Spoon it cheesecake y can top with whip cream low fat y drizzle with chocolate 🍫 melted put in refrigerator for cheese cake to garden then serve 1 per person at dinner. A fun treat high calorie tho but if you eat this low cal soup plenty of calories left over. Can also make the cup eat without anything in it or put milk (even unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened cashew milk in it) drink then eat. Fun for kids too .1 -
Thanks to all for the cheering section on pivoting away from my job toward the unknown. I've found that wonderful beginnings are often disguised as stressful endings. And no, I do not think I will ever work for a steady paycheck again... at 60, with 40 million people unemployed in this country, I have my doubts that I would get one even if I wanted one. And right now, I most emphatically do not.
Went outside, worked for about an hour moving a stack of bricks from one place to another (using the small riding mower as a teeny-tiny tractor pulling a teeny-tiny dump trailer. Makes my husband grin every time.) The sky got darker and darker... went inside and checked the weather, and sure enough, a storm's moving in... so, time to jump in the shower quick and rabbit off into town while hopefully everyone else stays home. I need to replenish my paint supplies, and Walmart's shelves were bare. Hobby Lobby is open once more, so I'll pop in there and duck and dodge those who simply cannot eyeball how far apart six feet is.
Welcome to those who are new... we are so glad you're here...
Ah... there comes the rain.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
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Lisa: I used to get a mani-pedi. It looked good but the longer I followed that path, the thinner my fingernails got. Covering them with acrylic didn’t do them any favors. They got thinner and thinner. Now I don’t get mani-pedis at all and my nails aren’t perfect but they’re healthier. Once in a long while I get a pedi, but it has been quite a while. DH has an appointment for a haircut and beard trim next week. He’s looking forward to it. Jodi is thrilled that she can open her shop again.
Heather: Ros was a beauty and a good friend. She is well remembered.
Jaxgma: We have something in common. I can’t carry a tune in a bucket, either. My mom had perfect pitch. I inherited my dad’s tin ear. :ohwell:
This morning we’re having clouds with bright sun gaps. I’m hoping for a good day.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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New song from our funny man singer. He a genius lol
So funny a pick me up
Another song from my new favorite singer lol
Funny comical
https://youtu.be/STNpk8WGLAI
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Who knew hand sanitizer can explode in the car . Hot months are here
https://youtu.be/_qBqZqUYurM
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Tried my hand at a baby sun hat yesterday. Worked on it all day but got it finished! Not happy with the pattern. Not sure it will big enough but it is cute! Years since I did serious sewing and picked a difficult pattern! Oh well happy sewing for a day. Going to post a pic in a minute.
RV Rita still in isolated Bottomless Lakes State Park, Roswell NM3
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