Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Same Ol’ Saturday Stuff

I’m not sure if anything going on is blog-worthy. Yup, just the ordinary happenings of a couple empty nest folks. We went out for breakfast and the waitress said she ‘almost’ put in our order before coming over to ask.  … Continue reading

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Holding Up thru Dentist and Visitation

Last I remember writing was about having a toothache.  Well, I got in at the dentist’s office at 9am Tuesday.  The gal at the front says they keep a room open for emergency situations, and I’m telling ya, mine was … Continue reading

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They have already done the work

For my own crochet potholders, I use 4-ply cotton yarn, pounds have been purchased from Peaches-n-Creme Yarn size 4.5mm crochet hook, which is between a G and an H foundation begin with 37 chain stitches, but shorter or longer will … Continue reading

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My Grievances today: Snow and Toothache

Last night I told the computer SubFinder to Do Not Disturb this morning.  There was a chance I might not want to go to work today.  I have a bit of a toothache, a very old crown way in the … Continue reading

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More Yarn Items

My sister’s hat is inside a sealed package, waiting for me to shovel out and get going to the post office.  I completely forgot to take a picture, but here is what is left of the skein of yarn. I … Continue reading

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First Snow this season II

the Temperature lady on the phone says it is 30oF, there’s almost 4” of snow on the ground, flakes are still falling. Outside my window 30 November 2008 I have decided to forego church service due to inclement weather. Plus, … Continue reading

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Same Ol’ Saturday Stuff

Only a few accomplishments done today.  First was going out for breakfast with my spouse, but we didn’t talk much.  We’ve already had two days together to catch up, so we got right at forking in food.  Besides, there were … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!  2008

Whenever we have a bigger package, the carrier leaves the mail between the doors at the front of the house.  A few days ago I figgered I should go out to the mail box to find out what had been … Continue reading

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Delay in crocheting a baby aphgan

There’s a Baby Shower happening at church this coming Friday afternoon. I’ve known there was a “bun in the oven” for quite awhile now, back in September I began to crochet an aphgan while riding in the van going to … Continue reading

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Middle School Woes

For the two days that classes are in session this week, I am working at a junior high as a TA Sub Classroom Assistant and Group Tutor. First Hour is 7th Grade Language Arts, 7th Hour is 8th Grade Industrial … Continue reading

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