Monday, September 8, 2025

“Sometimes you lie in bed at night and you don’t have a single thing to worry about. That always worries me!” — Charlie Brown

 Hello!

Hope you are well!


 I have made an ATC.

This is a large Woodware stamp called Nature Page. I tried to find it online; the places I looked said it was Discontinued/ Out of Stock. That was in Canada.

This is a large stamp, I picked the part with a bird on it. 

 Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2536 Anything Goes

Tag-along (and ATC'S) September Things With Wings 

Triple B: September Challenge They like to see Birds, Blooms or Butterflies 

I had Bryson this summer. Holidayed up north for a bit, then we came to Creston July 18th.

Just before I left, the kids and I looked at a house. We have been looking for one with a suite in the basement for a while. We put an offer in, and it was accepted. Thank goodness for docusign. We bought a house while I was 1500 kms away!

Possession date was July 30th. I gave notice at the place I rent. Bryson and I did get our jam made! This year was Apricot, Blueberry, Cherry and Golden Plum. I got sick the first week of August. My landlords, kids, friends (it takes a village) stepped up to take Bryson to his camps and swimming lessons! I managed to take him to camp and swimming the second week, but had to stay out of the pool area. Too humid and hot and I couldn't breathe. He asked if I could try it for his last day. I made out ok as it wasn't so hot out, and was cloudy! He passed his lessons! 

No one knows what I have. It's my own little plague. I ended up in the hospital emergency for a day. Lots of tests, I didn't see my mom for a week because we didn't know if I was contagious. I am not! I haven't given it to anyone. It's nuts. Bryson helped with the move and was invaluable for an 8 year old! I sold a few things so I wouldn't have to move them! People are incredulous; that I was sick, had Bryson, and moved. Things have to get done people!!

I took Bryson back to Alberta to give him to his parents on August 29th. He started school Tuesday September 2nd.

Now we are emptying storage units! Down to one. Another move, another ruthless clean out! I set the things out. Look at them for a day or two. Have I used/worn this? Will I? A LOT has gone to the thrift store again!!!

My craft area!? In my dining room! I have a huge kitchen. I can put a small table with chairs in there if I'm so inclined. There's also room for 4-5 chairs at one of the counters. I have 2. So far. 

 There you have the rest of the story! I am not moving again until I have to go to the old folks home!

Talk to ya later! 

5 comments:

LesleyG said...

Wow, what a lot you have been through. I hope you feel better soon, and settle into your new home. Love the ATC xxx

brenda said...

Moving is the pits Gail, it's been donkeys years since we did but then I said never again. So pleased your getting sorted and Bryson such a help.

Your Bird ATC is just perfect for our Tag-Along (and ATC's) theme and so nice to see you there, many thanks.

B x

Sandra H said...

Gail this is beautiful the stamp is gorgeous as is the backdrop x

Darlene said...

Beautifully done Gail! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Triple B challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Triple B Challenge Co-Owner

Sarn said...

Wow - you have had a lot going on. Congrats on getting some crafting done after all that.

Sincerely hope you feel better soon, and that your own personal plague goes away pronto! Take care.

Hugs, Sarn xxx