ALL. DAY. LONG!

Welcome to Porch Season!

I’m still holding my breath. Our warmer temps into the 70s this week may still trigger some cataclysmic ice event and send us back into snowmageddon, but for now we are taking things one day at a time and dang well enjoying every moment of porch time we can get!

This photo was taken last evening after 6pm (YAY! It’s still daylight!) after my return trip from the vent with Tula. I was gone ALL. DAY. LONG!

This poor little fluffer has had enough of this, and so have we all.

I know you are likely tired of hearing about it too, but this is my life (and my pocketbook.) and the poor thing was just awful yesterday morning so I called the vet, told them what was going on, dropped her into her carrier and away we went.

I thought it was just for an antibiotic shot. It turned into much more.

They sedated her. They flushed her eye socket cavity. They flushed her sinuses to get out more yuck. They packed her eye socket with antibiotics directly in there to help. They took full facial x-rays while she was out so we can be sure that infection is not turning into osteomyelitis like the leg infection we dealt with a couple of years ago. And they re-stitched her incision closed. No staples this time – actual stitches. (Thank you.)

How many of her 9 lives does this cat have left?

I’ve got more antibiotics to give her orally once a day, and a pill for pain/inflammation to give her once a day.

And it’s a whole thing.

They told me it would take a while to do all of this so why didn’t I go get some lunch and run some errands?

Chinese buffet it was. I probably ate my weight in General Tso’s chicken with assorted other stir fried things while I was worrying –

And then because I had time, and the weather was fine and I didn’t know what else to do I went, got gas (Up go the gas prices!) and got a car wash.

The colors in this soap made me think of my Dogwood Daze quilt!

I’ve checked the branches on the dogwood tree in front of the inn, and though not ready to bloom yet, I know it won’t be far off. Thank you, spring!

At any rate – short-story-long: I didn’t leave the vet until after 5pm which meant I was there for nearly 6 hours with a break for lunch and a carwash.

This! I have spent my entire life producing, achieving, pushing forward. When will it be okay just to exist and be happy and doing little to nothing? I’m 64. And in some ways I’m tired.

So through the weekend my plan is to enjoy relax time on the porch. Take nature walks with the quilters. Sew a bit, read a bit. And not much else.

Last Day To Reserve Your Spot:

Are you dreaming of coming with me to Romania in June? June is stated to be the most beautiful month to visit. I can’t wait.

We are into the last days of signups and registration will be closing soon.

We still have some spots available, and I was told that the cut off date for those who wish to join me is March 6th – so hurry! Get your reservation in NOW!

Of course, our whole trip isn’t solely about quilting – we will be hitting all of the fabulous spots Romania has to offer. Hubbies, Partners, Adult Children, Siblings, Friends are all welcome. You don’t have to be a quilter to enjoy this trip!

Things we have planned:

Visiting to the UNESCO World Heritage village of Sighisoara.
Driving through the beautiful rolling hills of Transylvania.
Self-guided tour and free time to explore the Muzeul Micul Paris.
Visiting the Bran Village Museum to learn more about Romania’s history.
A tour of the spectacular Palace of Parliament in Bucharest with a local professional guide.
Panoramic city tour of Bucharest with a local professional guide.

A tour of Dracula’s Castle (Bran Castle) in Transylvania.
A welcome dinner, introductions, and orientation meeting.
Free time to explore and photograph the Bucharest Botanical Gardens.
An optional cooking lesson making traditional Romanian cuisine.
Delicious buffet breakfast served daily at the hotel.
A leisurely walking tour and shopping opportunity in the craft village Comana.

Panoramic city tour of Brasov with a local professional guide.
A professional Craftours travel manager throughout your entire journey.
Tour of Peles Castle, former Summer Palace of the Romanian Royal Family.
Panoramic city tour of Bucharest with a local professional guide.
Special “farewell dinner” at our hotel in Bucharest.
Visiting the Liberty Bear Sanctuary to see bears in a very special and protected habitat.