warm and cozy by the fire

That's how it is supposed to be but I just find it hot! Ray likes the fire but then he is always colder than I am. I hope we run out of logs soon LOL.
I had a lovely visit with my friends today. We went for lunch at Kelseys in Richmond, the four of us , Marilyn, Muriel, Rae and me. It is a kind of institution with us. We all bought our embroidery machines at SEW before they closed and took embroidery lessons together. You form friendships at those  places where you work together. We decided that we wanted to stay in touch when SEW closed its doors to lessons and classes.
For lunch I ordered some shepherds pie, one of my favourites  and I have had it there before. But this time I tasted as if they had loaded it with hot pepper. The waitress told me it was hot sauce. I said laughingly they must have unloaded the bottle in it. She said she would check with the cook/chef. Next thing I know the manager comes over and apologizes because I was unhappy . My suggestion to him was to taste it for himself to see if he felt the same way. I was not rude but just making a suggestion. Anyway when the bill came there was no charge. That is a business that backs up its product. I am impressed as I did not ask for anything and actually ate the whole meal. I was hungry LOL.
We had lots of laughs reminiscing about the births of our first children and how ignorant we were, it was hilarious but not for this blog I think.
Then we talked about our embroidery machines. Rae is still waiting for a part for her machine and it has been 7 weeks. These companies are so slow with their delivery. Kathy also waited a long time for a hoop that was missiing from her new machine and that had to be ordered.  So far I have not needed any new parts so haven't had to wait, cross my fingers.
Rae has been busy making ornaments with her other embroidery machine. Good thing to have two of them. I'd love that. You could set them up side by side and set them off , like duelling banjos :)) It would be fun !!
On the way home I went to the library and toook out six books for my holiday reading. I hope they are enough.
Pictures from yesterday now.

Eating up a storm at yesterday's party.

I promised you a look at the basement of Community Quilts where many things go on, arranging blocks, cutting, sewing binding and sandwiching the quilt. This day it was adding side strips to blocks. It's called sashing I think LOL.

That is all I have today, I hope your night is warm and cozy if that is what you enjoy!!

Rester au chaud,,,,