Mary Christine

So many of you ladies have done your blocks that I'm feeling like a little bit of a slacker! lol But in my defense, DH and I went to Florida for 10 days to get some sunshine. We came home on Wednesday, only to have a snowstorm on Thursday and another one today. Yikes! But I'm going on a quilt retreat this week, so will get my blocks done there, along with (I hope) some UFOs. I'm a little intimidated by the barrister's block, but like you said, Oksewnsew, we need to stretch our abilities.

Oksewnsew

Sounds like you've been having some fun tho. This is only the 12th so still have 1/2 a month to do them. Have fun at your retreat.

jacquie

Barbara, I love your block!! very impressive! and I love the colours you've chosen!!

Mary, don't worry I'm still to do mine also. I've been busy getting ahead on a swap I'm joining. Being a bit of an over achiever hahaha... but hey! these blocks will get done hopefully this week. You're not alone

Hugs all! xxx Jacquie xxx

dhsewsalittle

Oh, wow, what a fun (and challenging) bee!

Is it too late to join in? Do I need to make the January block and post a pic on that thread?

Oksewnsew

DHSew, to join it's nice if you will PM me, but you can join in for February...If you WANT to do January's blocks that's up to you, they're yours to keep.. If you decide to do the January blocks, just post on this thread. ;o)

Welcome, hope you enjoy it.

Jean

AnngelAnne

Okaysewnsew....I have more snow to share. We got dumped 24 inches Sunday/Monday. I can't think of a spot my body doesn't hurt. And I still have a lot of shoveling and roof raking to do. I really am getting too old for this, but can't afford to pay for it, so there you go. And to think we have more coming Wednesday/Thursday. So come and get it, I will share, share, share.

Oksewnsew

Oh my goodness! Well you be very careful shoveling that stuff, I know you know it can be dangerous. I saw a neat way of getting rid of snow where you need it gone, but snow would have to be somewhat 'dry', use a leaf blower on it..lolo I only wish we'd get SNOW, I'd try it for doggie trails..lolo I got a 'sweet' email & pictures from Delphina yesterday, she's in NH, she invited me to supper last nite, grilled steaks, then set in the swing - 15" of snow..I cracked up, grill was covered in snow, barely could see the swing..LOLOLO I should have moved to the NE or North many years ago..lol Just say SAFE, don't overdo, please.

AnngelAnne

Thank you, I'll do the best I can. I should take the time to take a picture. Worse part is working all day, the last thing I want to do is shovel when I get home, but not much choice. I like that....grilled steaks. Actually I have grilled chicken after cleaning off the grill in the winter before, so it can be done, you just don't stay outside while its cooking. Just means more in and out the door to check on it. Years ago when my kids were young, once a year in the winter we would go to a picnic area and grill hot dogs warm up a pot of chili on the grill and drink hot cocoa. Don't ask why, not sure how we got started on it, but it became a tradition.

Oksewnsew

LOLO well that's something fun to remember. I've grilled outside in the cold, but not in snow, here anyway! Sunday it got to 89 here!! then yesterday 54, today about same, finally rain moved in last nite, thru most of today. We've been so dry, this will help. Then temps will be on way up again!! Geez, I just want WINTER..

kathryn7887

oksewnsew, I agree. we haven't had snow up here in Nebraska either. it is so dry. 60 today.