Originally Posted by GramE

Janice, I didn’t realize I had some I hadn’t posted.
I believe this is All2Pieces.

Originally Posted by GramE

This is Ibex’s. I had it marked as done but I didn’t post it either. I think I have 3 left, but don’t quote me on that!

Originally Posted by hav4boys

Here are 3 more. The first is for SBG, second is Nekci, and the third is A2p. One more to go... The Thanksgiving fabric. Mine will mail tomorrow.

Originally Posted by GramE

Mine won’t mail tomorrow, I’m aiming for Thursday. Here’s one for Hav4boys.

i think my head is blocking the light.

Did anyone here see the Northern Lights tonight, another chance tomorrow night.

Originally Posted by hav4boys

And here it is—my final Boom Block! Funny how this one ended up being my favorite of the whole swap. I originally thought I’d have to apologize for how simple it was because I wanted the focus to be on the words. I carefully planned it, cut it all out… and then completely forgot it was on point. The corners didn’t line up, so I improvised—added the red, recut the center, turned it on point the other direction, and added the sides. Sometimes our “oops” moments end up being the best surprises. I absolutely love how it turned out! ❤️

This one's for LStew. Hope you like it. So thankful I got the words. I love the challenge of directional fabric. Thank you for the extra large cut. It was the only way I could cut to get the words in all the same direction.

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

Love your Halloween quilt, Lstew! I see my block. It's the eyeball trying to escape...

WMUT, you have admirable self-control, where that fruitcake is concerned. Bravo!

I took Marty to the vet today and he's got really bad arthritis in one hip. Arthritis all over. The vet says he's in pain. Also huge lipomas. The vet has been trying to get me to do a liver test on Marty for a while, but I have held out because it's pricey. But I
have scheduled it for Thursday. The vet thinks he has liver disease. He has to be fasted all day tomorrow and tomorrow night, then on Thursday they give him a fatty meal (at the vet's) and do blood draws every two hours to see how well his liver is working. The outcome of the test will let the doc know how to treat Marty for his other ailments. And he will probably go on a special diet for liver failure after that. Pricey special diet, that is. But Marty is worth it! Thanks for your prayers for Marty.

Originally Posted by terriamn

Love your last block HAV.

Today was our last full day on the island. We went to the Birding center today to walk the boardwalk. Saw a few of the majestic herons, they are so sleek and smooth. It was interesting watching one catch his breakfast, when he extended his neck you could watch the fish go down sideways. Then there were the pelicans, about 6 of them were fishing for breakfast, they looked graceful flying but they ram their head into the ocean and believe me there is nothing graceful about it. Sounded and looked like someone doing a belly flop. There was a nice alligator display but not my cup of tea, hubby enjoyed it. Rest of the day was pretty mellow a little shopping, lunch contained no sea food, but dinner was blackened fish that was seasoned perfectly and so light it darn near melted in your mouth. The chef was so happy when I personally thanked him. It’s been fun but I will be ready to head home tomorrow. We will stop in Brownsville at the gulf shrimp outlet to bring back shrimp for our shrimp boils in Minnesota. That place smells so fishy it literally gags me and that’s while I’m sitting in the car with the air on, but it tastes wonder.

Tomorrow our granddaughter Serena is having surgery on her thyroid, she is asking for prayers and good thoughts. Hoping for only good news.

Take care.

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

Marty's home. I bought him a new, bigger, squishier bed and he won't go anywhere near it. But I have a few tricks up my sleeve. The vet determined Marty has 60% liver function. He said that's treatable with special food and liver support meds. He said God gave us all way more liver than we actually need. Marty will be fine with 60%. Now we just need to get his pain from arthritis under control. I hope he uses the new bed because it will help him be more comfortable when he's down. But the bills! I had to pay half today and the other half next month. Senior dogs are expensive. But I'll get him whatever he needs.

Originally Posted by terriamn

Yeah Marty, so glad for the good news.

WMUT I have gone shopping several times to add browns to my stash and have gone home empty handed. But now it gives me something to look for when we stop at quilt stores!

Serena is resting comfortably after surgery. Doctor said surgery went well and they didn’t have to take her entire Thyroid.

Grandson accepted a scholarship at the University of South Dakota for next year. Funny his sister is in college in North Dakota.