November Nattering

View out my sewing room window. The deer and the turkeys take turns dropping by.

The exceptional warmth into the fall added extra life to the blooming things in the garden. Here I've captured the very last rose on our front walkway bushes. Not a bee in sight anymore. 

I had lunch out at a little diner recently. Lovely Chai Tea (which made me think why don't I make this at home) and poached eggs on sourdough toast with my favourite...smoked salmon. They didn't skimp on it either. I could have had a green salad instead of the home fries but I eat so many salads at home...

Fitness wise I'm doing well. Our firewood has been delivered and stacking it has kept me busy. Definitely a workout for my arms. I'm still using my Cubii for 15-20 minutes while watching tv. most nights and keep weights by my stitching chair.  I've been mostly keeping up my little jogging efforts too while walking Ned. My stamina has improved a little which was not a goal as I'm not entering marathons or anything. But it's good to have fewer stops and with cooler temperatures, I can add another loop now to the lane way run, I've noticed. Mind you I never overdo, 😏

Here is the finished flimsie EPP Tiny 9 Patches quilt top caught in a slight breeze. It still has most of its papers. The same red fabric was used throughout so how strange to see different shades here.

Though I've not added to my quilting stash, I did purchase a cross stitch pattern recently from 123stitch. They kindly offer a $4.99 flat fee for delivery to Canada. I included the 28 count Antique White Cashel linen in the order too as, except for a few odds and ends, I don't have anything the size required for this one. Another Rosewood Manor seasonal design, this one is Summer Quakers. I've been eyeing it for years. I'll use DMC threads for this. With an alphabet on this one, I might personalize it too. This photo is really not doing the design justice...it is very pretty.

 Our days follow much the same pattern, being the creatures of habit that we are. I like to think Tony is more entrenched than me but probably not. I've never liked surprises. We are both very content with staying home, tending to our little pastimes and eating on a schedule. Our combined total years on earth equal 158 now! We both loved Lord of the Rings and this just about sums up our needs these days.

I enjoyed reading your thoughts on whether you were goal or details oriented. It is interesting isn't it. Hope all is calm and going well for you!