tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post2371640928532268389..comments2024-03-27T00:43:28.975-05:00Comments on Mom's Scribbles: SidetrackedVickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-33976555844069873802017-05-30T15:55:21.461-05:002017-05-30T15:55:21.461-05:00Jenn...The A&W blanket - love it. I think I l...Jenn...The A&W blanket - love it. I think I love afghans as much as I do quilts. There is just something comforting about wrapping yourself up in one. :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-86010280256199721892017-05-30T11:01:41.780-05:002017-05-30T11:01:41.780-05:00I love afghans! They remind me of the ones that ha...I love afghans! They remind me of the ones that have been around since I was a kid! My mom has one that is orange and brown and cream...we called it the A&W blanket!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-49180759501681662522017-05-26T18:33:24.228-05:002017-05-26T18:33:24.228-05:00Harry...I seem to be gravitating toward the more f...Harry...I seem to be gravitating toward the more fun and relaxing things. Probably an antidote to the news.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-60074186964132497882017-05-26T12:37:52.383-05:002017-05-26T12:37:52.383-05:00It's hard not to get sidetracked. There's ...It's hard not to get sidetracked. There's always so much to get done, and when you are getting ready to do one thing, other things pop up.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-5258112189026088622017-05-25T18:06:16.248-05:002017-05-25T18:06:16.248-05:00SJ...Thanks...I like the afghans, too. The two pi...SJ...Thanks...I like the afghans, too. The two pictured are for me, but I need to make 4 more for the rest of the grands when they graduate from high school. I do want to try making dish cloths so will pick up yarn for those when I go to the fabric store.<br /><br />I completely understand the making friends and building community thing. It may seem odd, but I thoroughly enjoy the friendships I have made through this blog and others. Yet, I just don't go out of my way to develop friendships in my offline life. I think I so truly love the peace and quiet of my home that I am reluctant to share that except for family. I have worked hard since my husband died 9 years ago to get rid of the stress and drama, and now that I have, I want to keep it that way. Perhaps I have gotten selfish in my old age. I don't know.<br /><br />It will be interesting to see if any of the seeds I planted even come up. If they do, I will have to work at keeping them alive. We both know my murderous tendencies with indoor plants. :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-81599602409328433202017-05-25T15:46:18.519-05:002017-05-25T15:46:18.519-05:00Love your afgans. I'm still content with makin...Love your afgans. I'm still content with making dishcloths.<br />From an earlier comment - yes,when you add up all my garden space now, it is quite a bit. Each garden has a little different climate which is a bit of a challenge. In my oldest garden, I have transitioned it to mostly perennials. It's where my asparagus and strawberries are growing. And, truth be told, meeting people is easiest for me when I'm sharing an activity with them. As I've written before, it's hard to make friends and build community in my 60s.<br />Good luck with your window sill garden! SJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-67472657182439497462017-05-24T23:16:52.137-05:002017-05-24T23:16:52.137-05:00Thanks, BW. I thought about you when I found thos...Thanks, BW. I thought about you when I found those partially finished afghans, which is one reason I posted the pictures. :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-20792286387217994782017-05-24T23:14:37.534-05:002017-05-24T23:14:37.534-05:00Gorges...I figured there had to be others who get ...Gorges...I figured there had to be others who get sidetracked like I do. Sometimes chasing that squirrel can lead to some enjoyable days. :)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-53323875465184135662017-05-24T23:11:34.663-05:002017-05-24T23:11:34.663-05:00CW...I can stick with a task if it is something im...CW...I can stick with a task if it is something important like canning tomatoes or meat that can go bad if I don't take care of it right away. But other times I get distracted and, well, that squirrel takes over. I guess now that I am retired, it really doesn't matter, does it. If I find something fun to do, the rest will keep until tomorrow. :)<br /><br />I really like the 'granny square' afghans. Two of my grands have graduated from high school so far, and each gets a hand crocheted afghan from grandma as part of their graduation gift. Most of that yarn was left over from those. I have always enjoyed needlework. It is relaxing to me and I like making things that are useful.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-82672463940723199142017-05-24T23:11:05.958-05:002017-05-24T23:11:05.958-05:00Love the post. Hope we get to see more of your stu...Love the post. Hope we get to see more of your stuff. BWBandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435259893321037788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-85575796885567060482017-05-24T21:35:16.662-05:002017-05-24T21:35:16.662-05:00I'm the same way, Vicki. That may not ease you...I'm the same way, Vicki. That may not ease your concerns, but at least you know you're not alone. ;-)Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-10353624312631830092017-05-24T20:23:24.211-05:002017-05-24T20:23:24.211-05:00I think we have a lot in common, Vicki. I am often...I think we have a lot in common, Vicki. I am often afflicted by the same "squirrel" syndrome. At my age, I'm pretty happy if I get any tasks accomplished...guess it doesn't matter if I write them on my "to do" list before or after doing them. <br />By the way, I really like the color combinations you chose for your afgans! Great use of your leftover yarn. Thank you for sharing the pictures...<br />CW from Iowa<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com