Rambling is perfectly fine. I am loving this retirement thingy because I do get to quilt but I try not to worry about it if I don't quilt everyday (did and made it a requirement right after I retired a year ago) but I do try to set up a simple schedule and quilt (piece or cut or actually quilt) at least 1 or 2 hours a day but if shopping or going visiting or yard work (summer) or shoveling snow (winter) or shooting (spring and summer) with the husband comes up, the quilting can be put on the shelf for the day however I love quilting - this quilting board has been a huge help as I have learned all about quilting from the very knowledgeable folks here and from my dear 83 year old mother who is thrilled that I have "finally" taken up quilting. So, don't worry, the mood will strike and you will be back at it again. Now, go fix yourself a cup of tea or coffee and read a good book (maybe one about quilting ;-). Oh, yes, leave time for reading the Quilting Board - that counts as quilting....I think.......