Originally Posted by Rebaquilts

Hi all, yes, I knew that October was going to me hairy for me. It is all good; while watching the poor people in NC from Helene, I simply cannot complain about ANYTHING. It is just overwhelming to see what they are having to deal with. My childhood friend has been working for a national airline for 35+ years and made me her "enrolled friend" this year (like a spouse) so I can fly anywhere, anytime, on standby for free with her seniority. It might never happen again. My kids can then fly on a buddy pass, so I told each one to pick a dream location for them and we would go for a week. September was Tokyo with my daughter, October was Salem and Cape Cod with my flight attendant friend, which was on her bucket list, then this past week was Honolulu with my son, then Houston for the IQF, then November will be Johannesburg with my oldest (he is paying for the safari). We fly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays because we fly standby/space available. I'm trying to fit all of my normal regular work for clients into the days between trips and it has been insane. In Hawaii, I had a contested court hearing at 2 a.m. Honolulu time, outside on a deck, while pacing back and forth under a motion sensor light, in a pinch for another lawyer (worked out ok). That's why I got as many blocks done as I could immediately, because I have only a few weeks in between trips now before they are due. I'll try to be better at posting in the next few weeks, I promise. This is just a once in a lifetime situation these 3 months, my friend isn't 30 anymore and has had some serious health challenges, as someone mentioned, there are health issues all around as we get older. I had a flea problem several years ago when we had a drought, I eventually had to have the house treated, I was told that dry weather brings them inside and makes things 100% worse. They are nasty little buggers; I hope you are able to get rid of them. And a big big hug for everyone who has had health challenges themselves or with their families, and for those who are affected by these nasty hurricanes. And prayers. <3

Originally Posted by NZquilter

I can imagine how frustrating the lack of Internet is, Janice! My husband is on his phone every spare minute and I think lack of internet would drive him insane! Would library books or a movie from the library help? I've really been into audiobooks lately.

This past weekend my Hubby and I were busy cleaning out our garage and sheds. What a chore! I think Hubby took something like 6 truck bed loads to the tip. Nice to have our sheds back! Famous last words "we won't let it get that bad again!" Hopefully we stick to that!

None of us have been bitten by those pesky fleas for about a week, so I think we have the infestation under control. I gave the house another deep clean and vacuum. I think it's safe to sew all of your blocks again! Here's one for HAV4BOYS.

Originally Posted by mjpEncinitas

Here are the blocks I made in the hotel room. I’ll do about four posts!
These first are a block I made up a long time ago and its a go to block for me during booms.
These are both for Terriamn!

Originally Posted by mjpEncinitas

I had a lot of fun with circles! This is similar to the back of the vest I made. I had a lot of fun. Reba, I’m so glad you gave the constraint you did and it made me do something different, which is good for my brain.

In order: LSTEW, Cheesehead, Janice Mc, Reba

Originally Posted by Janice McC

Wow, great blocks! Mjp, your orange block will be perfect. No worries!

I got around to assembling the blue and purple floral. It turned out well but I see a couple of things I’d change and be more cautious about if I were inclined to take it apart, which I’m not. Tomorrow I’ll bind it and call it done. I’ll get DH to help carry the weight of it when binding. I get a much better result when he does.

Had a rough day, missing the pup, but the time is coming to find a new one to love. Maybe in another month or so.

Internet is “supposed” to be up within 24 hours but you wouldn’t care to bet on that, would you? Later!

Have a pleasant evening.

Originally Posted by hav4boys

Here is one that was missed for TG.

Originally Posted by NZquilter

Three more done today, two for Terriamn and one for Cheesehead. Hopefully you all like them.

Originally Posted by Janice McC

NZQ, these are beautiful blocks!

I’m sitting in front of PT and picking up internet on my cell. I have half an hour until my appointment and I plan on catching up with fb and the QB.

I worked on the Bunny Love quilt. It just needs its binding. Pic below. Then it turn out I have only 2 more sets of boom blocks and I’ll finally be caught up with them. Of course, I’ve got other UFO’s to do too but boom block are my focus currently.

Went to a local winery last night a bit before sunset. It’s on top of a mountain and luckily had little damage from Helene. Others nearby were not so lucky. Anyway, it was a beautiful evening. We need to do more fun things.

Got to run. Have a good day!

Originally Posted by NZquilter

Janice, I apologize for my pictures probably being the culprits. I resized them as far as my phone camera would shrink. I found a website that shrinks pictures down to custom size, so hopefully this block for All2Pieces is better.

All2Pieces, here's another block for your darling birdies!

Ibex and Terriumn, thanks for the information and encouragement about autism.