grandmas-bits and pieces: happy times

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Four patch staircase , an easy block but the colours could be much nicer.

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Something to look at for gifts. I like the 4 patch coasters and the tater bag looks simple to make . Be sure to get the batting that is for anything that goes into the microwave. I made several of those bags with regular cotton batting before the microwave batting came out in response to the complaint of the bags catching on fire. Mine did that too. I was truly disappointed as well as being aware that they were a danger. Never made any more but I am thinking of doing so again. This time I will make one and test it in my own Microwave oven. The other I made were for guess what .... Gifts LOL.

I will probably be brief tonight. If that is possible for me.
We went to lunch with Bob and Buzz, We spent the better part of two hours eating and chatting. What did we talk about, haha, can't recall What we talked about. You know how it is, everything. We have been friends for a long time so know all about each other Well almost all!
. They are such good , good friends. Bob said he would take Ray back and forth from the hospital when he gets his back done. That is a big relief for me.
Marg came over when we got home and she had two more books with her. We had gone to the library today to return some books and pick up more, so now I have 7 books to read .LOL. That should keep me busy for a while.
I also picked up the latest Giller prize book which is a fast read , only out 7 days, it is The Headmaster's Wager by Vincent Lam. It was mentioned in the paper on the weekend. It looks most interesting and takes place in Saigon. It sure sounds like a good one. I have to start it right away so I can read it this week.
We are watching Vegas tonight, it is in the early days of Vegas and the mob rules the day. There is a lot of gratuitous violence , rather what you would expect.
I got the call today that Tom had the circular attachement for my Janome that I ordered so we'll have to go over there soon. I was hoping when I saw his name come up on my phone that the part was in for my embroidery machine but alas that was not to be. Writing letters does not seem to help so maybe a phone call may. I'll try for their number and call them.

Now this is a close family. The baby Emperor penguins are so cute. The Emperor penguins are the largest of all the penguins . They stand about 36 inches tall or... 3 feet LOL. The father's help with the incubating of the egg, only one egg, while the mother goes to the sea to fill up on krill and other creatures such as squid. Then she goes back to where her mate and egg are and takes over the job. They go back and forth until the egg hatches and then they go back and forth to keep the chick fed. It is an interesting creature and worth reading up on.

Three wise old owls sat in a tree, the more he sat the more he saw, the more he saw the more he sat, Oh my it could go on forever. They sleep during the day and hunt at night. This must be bird night for me.