I'm Back!

So good to be back in blog-land! Yesterday the big move happened. Hubby had to work yesterday, so I was on my own with the movers. They were a clean cut bunch of nice young men. They arrived at 8:15 am and finished at 5:45 pm. Everything was wrapped, loaded in the trucks, transported to our storage units, and then unloaded there.

Then I had to drive back to the house to pick up the dogs, who spent the afternoon in the garage. I fed them and we hit the road to the lake. I don't see well to drive at night, and of course by now the sun had set. The roads to the lake are dark and winding and you have to watch out for deer. But I made it safely. I was too tired to even eat, so I drank a glass of milk and called it dinner. By the time hubby arrived an hour later, I was already in bed.

I so glad that day is over!

I'll be here all day - not going anywhere! I have some Hexie Love work to do and some shipping. There's also a lot to organize here. I have no idea where my clean underwear is and need to find it before I get dressed! We have boxes and suitcases piled up everywhere. I think it will take about a week to find a place for everything, but it will happen. We have food and a bed and a TV - that's good enough for me at the moment!

A Little Something Missing...

I will be glad when this week is OVER. Tomorrow the movers are coming. There is also severe weather coming this afternoon. Really severe weather with possible tornadoes. UGH! I didn't sleep well last night - I kept having visions of a tree falling on my car (no garage at the lake) and not being able to meet the movers. Silly, I know. BUT, I've decided to go on to Auburn this afternoon and ride out the storm there. So I'll load up the dogs this afternoon and we'll head out. And I know I'll be there when the movers arrive in the morning. Hubby packed a bag and he'll meet me in Auburn tonight. We still have a bed to sleep on there, but no sheets - is this glamping? No TV either. But we'll have our phones and our cars will be in a garage.

As for the piece of bread...
While I was bringing in the groceries yesterday, apparently a loaf of bread fell out of a bag on the table. And sweet little Mickey was the rat who chewed a hole in the bag and then chewed through 4 bread slices. Ha! He was so proud of himself. I was not proud of him.

A big thank you to all who ordered rulers yesterday! I promise I'll get them out on Thursday along with a few other orders.

And now I think I need a third cup of coffee to get myself going this morning. All will be great in a few days! Hexie love to you all!

Reconnected!

And so...we are now officially living at the lake! We worked all weekend finishing the packing. Saturday's step count: 17,047! And Sunday it was more than 16,000. We arrived yesterday afternoon and spent the next hour unloading both cars and the trailer. There is still more to unload from hubby's car, but we pooped out.

 The dogs pooped out, too! That's Scout, the grand-dog, beside Cooper. We're sitting for him this week. And Mickey? He's in a lap under a quilt.

Today I'm trying to put some things away and get a bit organized. It won't all get done today, but hopefully I'll make a big dent in it. I may make a grocery store run later. I also have some rulers to mail - sorry if you've had to wait a bit for your order!

It's rainy here today. Tomorrow is supposed to be a day of severe weather, going through Wednesday am. Oh dear! I'm meeting the movers back in Auburn Wednesday. Let's pray for the rain to move out early!!! Then we'll head back to Auburn this weekend to walk through the house one final time to make sure we didn't forget anything. And then back to town again Monday for the closing. Luckily it's only 45 minutes away.

I'll also fit in some time today to work on Hexie Love - my favorite thing to do!!!

Second Wind...

I got my second wind yesterday - thank goodness! I worked nonstop on packing, but I made sure to stop often and put my feet up. I took the LAST load to the charity. And I think I bought the last load of boxes. Now I can begin to put some lake stuff in my car.

Today I have lots of little things to finish up - a couple of things to remove from walls, business stuff to pack, etc. Tomorrow we'll pack up the remaining televisions and a few garage items. If, IF, IF we can finish up the packing in the next couple of days we'll be moving on to the lake ahead of schedule. Then I'll come back Wednesday to supervise the movers who will be putting all our stuff into storage.

I do hope this works out! That will give me Monday and Tuesday at the lake to get organized there and put the finishing touches on the next issue of Hexie Love. Fingers crossed! I can't wait to get my hands on fabric again!

A New Pattern Booklet!

You've asked for it! And now it's available. I've been getting requests for the BOM patterns I've done in previous years. So I've created a pattern booklet for the 2015 Hexie BOM, now available for purchase on my website: www.hexielove.com. Look for "BOM Patterns" on a tab at the top of the home page. I'll be doing a pattern booklet for the 2014 BOM soon, too. 

Some of you found this a couple of days ago - I've already sold a few!

And so the packing continues... I'm officially physically exhausted. I'm fine, really, but my body is tired and slowing down. I took a HUGE carload of donations to a charity yesterday. I have another good sized pile upstairs to donate. So today's task is to bring it all down and put it in the car. I think this is the last charity load! I've gotten rid of a ton of stuff! 

I do think I'll relax with my coffee a bit longer this morning. Hope you have a fabulous day!

Boxes, Need More Boxes!

Yesterday I packed fabric for long term storage. I'd had several friends offer to come help me, but in the end I just threw it all in a box. I know. It's a big mess. There will be days of sorting, ironing, and folding when we finally do get settled.

This packing thing? It's getting old. I realized late yesterday that I'll need more boxes. Maybe I'll make a run for them later today.

Do you have a move in your future? Here are some tips:

1. You'll need more boxes than you think.

2. The packing tape you use is very important. Scotch packing tape has NOT been good - maybe it's our humidity, but it doesn't stay stuck to the box. I like Duck brand or U-Haul brand. Get good tape - trust me on this.

3. As for boxes, just get them as cheaply as possible. I buy large and small boxes at Walmart for packing almost everything. Then I go to U-Haul to buy specialty boxes, such as for wardrobe, lamps, pictures, etc.

4. Pack heavy stuff (like books) in small boxes to keep the weight down.

5. Pace yourself. Take breaks. Drink water. Eat chocolate. The latter is very important.

6. Don't move often.

I ran across this old photo yesterday: the daughters and me with Alex Trebek at a Pillsbury Bake Off MANY years ago. That was a fun trip! Excuse the dust on the glass of the frame - dust is the story of my life lately!

There is a big, beautiful robin staring at me this morning from outside. Maybe a sign of Spring? Hope so!

Now I won't be making hexies today, so please go make some for me! Just kidding, go make some for yourself! Happy day!

A Great Find!

I'm taking my Accuquilt Studio cutter with me to the lake - I can't live without it! But there is nothing there to put it on - needed something sturdy. Currently it's on top of some fabric bins that will be in storage. Yesterday I spotted this rolling shelf unit on a local garage sale Facebook page. Only $35! It's mine now. Hubby likes it so much that he's already claiming it for his future workshop space in the new house. (Though I may just want it in my studio...)

As the packing continues, I keep finding this fellow in this chair - he knows he's not allowed in it. When I catch him he just looks at me with sad eyes. He loves a comfy chair.

Last night's dinner was a yummy chicken salad sandwich box - homemade bread - yum! Black bean and corn salad - yum!

Today I meet with my business accountant. And then...more boxes to pack! And a termite inspection. Fun times!

Have a wonderful day!