Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Ain't No Sunshine

That's right - No sunshine in these parts today - It's grey and dreary and just plain YUK!  Snow last night, freezing rain, sleet, and downpours = a big slushy mess!  I just got in from trying to shovel away the slush and snow and it's heavy and icy and dare I say it again - IT'S JUST YUK!

Anyway - when I got back in - I was greeted at the door by Jonesy who acted like I had been away for a whole week rather than half an hour.  He was wagging his tail and climbing up my leg and rubbing and talking. 

 Do any of you have cats that actually wag their tail.  I swear Jonesy does that.  He's such a lover boy.  My husband's friend commented on this too that everytime Jonesy sees him he wags his -  tail.  Jonesy loves him which is nice but this "friend" has threatened to steal him.  My  husband has told him that if Jonesy comes up missing he will be hunted down and tortured  - by me! 

When I went upstairs to get out of my wet clothes, I found this...


We keep a kitty bed covered by this bright pink fleece on our bed since Miles is on there 24 hours a day.  Well that would be Riley UNDER the cat bed and fleece - he popped out to say hello - Miles isn't in the basket (probably would suffocate Riley- so surprised he didn't try! He doesn't care for Riley so much) .  As I was cold and damp from shoveling I just wanted to curl up under that basket too!


"Hey Jonesy - mind getting me a drink and a snack - and Hey, grab one for yourself too"


Well I've just picked out my yarn and about to sit back with my Dark Shadows discs whip my swap rug.    Oh and did I mention before that last week I finished the series.  Now The rest of the disks are the movies and the new series they brought back in the 90's and outtakes, specials, conventions, and things like that!  I was kinda sad to finish up the series - been watching it since early Spring! 

Here's some of the hearts I finished up last night...


Next on the agenda is making a sample white feather tree if I can find any off white wool to use - I have a bright white and then an off white that is more textured with tans - almost too brown and one that's too gray  - I'm out of the wool that makes a nice antiquey textured looking off white.   I need a sample for another possible class so they can see what they will be signing up for!

Hope everyone is staying warm and DRY!

15 comments:

Doris said...

Hi Joanne, love the hearts. They look great and would make wonderful small gifts. I never seem to have the time to make things like that. Guess I gotta get off of the big rug kick. Icy snowy mess here - YUCK is right

WoolenSails said...

Fleece is definitely a kitty magnet, lol.
Love your hearts, by the time I get around to making them, the holiday will be over, lol.

Debbie

Jacque. said...

Me, too. Love the hearts. Lots of snow here yesterday, but I'm on vacation, so no worrying about that! Love the wagging-tail cat! {grin}

Cathy G. said...

Hi Joanne,
Love love those hearts! And thank-you for the tree instructions! Very nice instructions too! An antique white tree sounds great........ would look good mixed in with the brown ones!
Maybe pink and purple ones will be next for those not into primitive colors! Sky is the limit!
Keep those furry kids under control and happy snuggling on these dreary cold days!
Thank-you again!
CAthy G

Sassafras and Winterberry said...

Joanne,
I love, love, love the hearts. I am always drawn to sewing projects and then put them off. I have several little containers to make some pin keeps. Your cats are beautiful. Makes me miss my Chloe who passed away about four years ago. We had the same mess of weather here today.
Stay warm.
Courtney

weaverpat said...

WOW! Dark Shadows kept you entertained for a good long time. I can see why you're sad that the series is over.
Your guys are so cute in the pink fleece. They sure know how to pick out the warmest comfiest spots!
Happy whipping and hooking!

Plumruncreek ♥ said...

Love your hearts. It is nasty here in Ohio too.

Larkrise garden girl said...

Hi Joanne, I love your hearts! Dark shadows hmmmm I just watched little bits of it as a kid but I kinda remember the name Barnabus, Cheri

Kathy (woolfind) said...

You finally finished the series!! I bet the kitties miss the drawer going in and out with the discs lol.
Great hearts! I hope you find the wool you need for the feather tree. I'll keep looking for you..

Kathy said...

I have only one word for the weather we had today in SE PA and that is N A S T Y. Just plain NASTY. Love the hearts. I will have to make some to decorate my desk at work.
I didn't forget our date at Moccia's. I've been under the weather and out of work this week...I hate being sick. Anyway, looking forward to seeing you again.

The Barn Door said...

LOVE the hearts!!! Those kitties look so comfy, I can see how you would want to join them!!

Ann said...

Joanne, The hearts are great! I'm not into hearts all that much, but yours WOW! Great on the Valentine Tree. ~Ann

Loafer Mountain Primitives said...

Hi Joanne,
Cute hearts!
Yes, I have seen cats wag their tails.. My Skippy does he also hugs my leg and carries a conversation too..and several people have threatened to snatch him :O(....My Husband says I've trained him well, if you treat them like children they'll act like one! (he may be right...Ooops)

Rugs and Pugs said...

Joanne ~
Great furbabies pictures!
Love your hearts. I looked up directions on how to make them but Valentine's Day will probably come and go before I get around to making any.
Not a pleasant day in northern Ohio either, but at least the temps were in the 30's and some snow melted. It is supposed to get C~O~L~D here the next few days. Someone mentioned only 61 days until spring. It can't get here soon enough!
Hugs :)
Lauren

The Cinnamon Stick said...

THOSE HEARTS COMING TO HEREFORD??? Sweet kitty stories. I felt like curling up just like they did all day yesterday. Just getting my car "de-iced" so I could get groceries was a CHORE! Stay warm...