Just an update

Hi, Just wanted to let everyone know what was going on. Yes, Casey and I are one of the regular people. We both have our new jobs and so far we both like them. To the surprise of most our families. I think it is a surprise to both of us too. Casey says he does really like driving only a few minutes to get to work. After all those years of driving 60 miles to work and home again for 35 years. Maybe he is getting older. No, I don't think so, and neither does he. At least he doesn't act it. That's my husband or child, which ever fits at the time.
I do really like my job too. I only work a few hours a day. I get to see a lot of people that I didn't see much. When you work from home you don't see a lot of other people. I don't have to make the decisions and all the headaches. Someone else gets that job. I just do my job and like it. I know it is kind of a surprise for me too.
Last week end I went on my first bus shop hop. Thats a quilting shopping trip for those of you who don't know what that is. We had 44 women on one, new, bus going to quilt shops. For a quilter it is heaven. We stopped at 5 different shops from the twin cities to Ames, IA. At every shop they had food. I don't think I have ate so many different times in one day. We did three our first day then stayed in Owatona, MN for the night and then went to Ames, IA and back to Webster City, IA. We started in Webster City. We played a bunch of fun games and met some great gals. I'm ready for another one.
Oh yeah, we are leaving for Chicago this week end and told the guys we are stopping at some shops. Our own little shop hop. Steve's driving. They get their bowling in too. We'll all be happy. We are doing the Storm Mixed team tournament in Elk Grove. We took 2nd place last year. I am usually glad if I just don't embarrass myself.
That's all for now. Oh yeah, we have had a bunch of rain. Yes, water in the basement, but not much. The drain took care of it. Cats are not happy.
I am posting the quilt I did for Jenna, my niece in Texas. I made one for her folks to give to her for her birthday. She has it now so I can post it. Happy Birthday Jenna.

More work news

Casey just got a call yesterday and he starts at Norby's Farm and Fleet. We have been waiting for that for a while. The gas prices have just been killing us. He won't know what to do just driving a few miles to work. He starts on Sunday for his first day.
Casey and the team he bowls with for State Tournament went to Council Bluffs this past week end. I don't know just how well they did. I know some struggled at both places.
We got to have a baby to play with all week end. Nathan Sealmans baby, Noah, came a long. He reminded me of my boys. He was a good baby. Lots of smiles and laughs. He likes my faces I make. I did have to talk to him and let him know that I would tell him how to keep his parents guessing. He can not be good all the time. They might want to have a dozen more and then his baby sister or brother will come a long and shock them. We all know how that works.
I have a quilt shop hop coming up in a week or so. I get to take a bus trip with other quilters for an overnighter. Nice having someone else do the driving.
My work is going well. I am learning how things go. I feel like I mess everybody up all the time. If I get the hang of all the discounts, I might feel like I am not messing up everything.
That's all for now. Will let you know how the State Seniors Bowling for Casey comes out.

A lot is happening.

I am finally getting something posted. I am just waiting for Casey to get something cut for me. That is why I have some time. A lot has happened.
We went to Spencer for a craft show and it was really, really, really bad. Get the picture. There where no people to show up. We had more people last year, the first year. The weather wasn't bad either. May not be doing shows any more. At least the way we have. Let you know more later.
Casey got a part time job in Waterloo working for a locksmith. They say that he is a natural at picking locks. I told him that it is good that he does this now and not when he was younger. That could have gotten him in trouble. He didn't say anything. I think he might agree.
Many will not believe this, but I decided to get a job on the way home from the show on Sunday night. Went to Subway Monday afternoon and got hired on Wednesday. My first day was Thursday. They work fast. I think I am going to like it. They keep asking me if I have any questions, about 1,000 of them, but it will take awhile to figure out which ones to ask. I only work part time and am happy with that. Didn't want a full time job. No, there isn't anything wrong. A lot of people are surprise about it. I just want a little extra and something to keep me sane. Sitting around the house is not my idea of fun. This way I can buy more material for quilting. I like to stay in the public. 30 years of doing shows, you meet a lot of people. I like that. The same thing all the time isn't for me.
Well, I'm off for my retreat of Quilt Till You Wilt. I intend to do that.