[QUOTE=Anastasia;5417370]Ooo is it me is it mee? you can put mice in my box.. kitty terrorists will love throwing them on my face in the middle of the night[/QU
Sorry Anastasia, the mouse goes south.

Wheee, I am so behind. I ended up in the hospital the other night, thinking I was having a heart attack and it ended up being one of my anxiety attacks. Bleh. Well I did the OL Stress test they give and got a green light. No heart problems. So that is a good thing to celebrate.

Anyways, I got my SP name....Heh. Heh. Heh. She is east of me, but then most are!
She has Puppeh's (that is dogs for the rest of you. lol)
She likes a candy bar I like, but sticks to my teeth.
She LOVES the same drink I do.

Hmm...I have been to her state, drove through it also we drove up one morning and had breakfast there back in the late seventies. lol

SP #2 - you are living south of me. Please be careful - there's a mouse in your box.[/QUOTE]

Kathleen, it's way northwest of you... .... and Pixie loves mice, she's an indoor cat and she doesn't see them here in the house so we have to buy them for her.... LOL

Gee, now that really narrows it down to...........................hmmm, only 47 other states. No, make that 48; she could be in your own state.

Thanks so much for the feedback Anastasia - you're a sweetie!! I used to be able to do it, but could not figure out how.. With your instructions, I'm going to give it a try when I'm done reading the rest of the posts for today. So, thanks twice in one day.

Off topic: The apartment I am moving into does not have a kitchen window. When I had my house in Des Moines I replaced several windows with new ones, the house was built in 1923 and I saved the kitchen widow. I want to hang it up on the wall with a nice panel behind it so it looks like you are looking out of the window. I would like to have the different seasons. I will put up a curtain rod also. Does anyone know where I could find something like that?

Why not get a poster or take a photo?

Still working on my packages, will mail them off Tuesday or Wednesday.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Another clue to my secret pal: She's a dog person.

Almost sounds like my place, but I don't have quite that many dogs.

got my sp name and now tostart filling the box.
Lori i also have that and i tried the cymbalta and had the side affect of severe stomach cramps to the point it took my breath. so i had to quit taking it. I manage mine with atleast 7 hrs sleep a night. I take flexeril 10mg. and it seems to help some.take care of yourself. HUGGGGGS

K9Dancer, those woofs don't necessarily represent individual dogs. My Daisy Mae could do that many woofs in a hot second if the evil mailman is nearby! Or maybe she likes to weave (warp and woof).

Reeskylr, glad you didn't have a heart attack. Many years ago I worked for someone who was so crazy that I'd come home and think I was having a heart attack. Turns out it was anxiety. The doctor gave me some Xanax. I used it for two days and then decided, if I have to be medicated to work for this nut, I don't want to work here. So I quit. I later found out most of the staff was on Xanax.

Lori your window sounds wonderful. I hope it's not too heavy for your to be able to change scenes. Love the curtain idea, too! Too bad you could put a light box behind it so you'd get some sun shine! What does it measure? I'll see if I have a panel for you.

Whooo hoooo! I finaly caught up. Don't know how, but 3 days ago i pulled up the forum and found i was 20 something pages behind, then even more showed up as i read! LOL i find it impossible to post til i am caught up (a little OCD).
Prayers to all that are in need of them. K, just breathe....... There are days.... nuff said. Lori, my DDIL, only 32ish, has fibromyalgia, I hear it is quite uncomfortable to say the least. Lyrica is indicated for this. EXPENSIVE, make sure you get the discount card they offer, dr gave me one.vtook my coopay from $75 down to $25 for a full year. I take it for my arthritis. Saw a rhumatologist for first time in many years. She questioned it, but didnot change it. Yet.
Wow, i have heard of several people lately with that Mersa! It sounds like they have been seeing some help with new treatments recently. I hope all is well with the young man.
By the way, we are moving from our home of 33 years, oh, my! Where DID all this STUFF come from?
When I finally get to it, i have a big box of patterns for kids. If the person searching is interested, PM me and i will send you what i have in that size bracket. I have LOTS in the smallest sizes, and prolly a shameful amt in bigger kids sizes! Glad to see them go to a happy home. Hummmmm, maybe others might also be interested. Need to SERIOUSLY downsize!
Oh, for a hint......... My SP is wayyyyy south east of me. I recently sent to this state for one of my swaps, maybe this one, maybe not.

Lori, Why not put a mirror in the window frame? It would reflect light and make your kitchen brighter! Just an idea...

Oh Buslady I feel for you and Lori...having to move is such a chore. I left NJ after my husband died and we had a large home. Both of us were collectors of a lot of stuff (bordered on hoarding except we could actually have guests). It was a huge job and now after just 3 years I still miss some things but should have gotten rid of more. I swore I would not be such a saver anymore..but I seem unable to resist a great find.

Quiltylouise, I am sorry you are leaving your beautiful old building. Are you really sure you should do that?

What a neat idea! Maybe blue mirror?

I missed this post. Louise? You're moving???

No mirror, I don't want to see myself that often!

Ummm sorry dear but I think you have me mixed up with someone else.

I would be HAPPY to leave this "old" building if I could, I HATE living on
the third floor with three flights of stairs.

Only in my dreams for now.

Although next weekend I may not be on the board much if at all
we are going to the cabin in the mountains. When I say "cabin"
what I really mean is a 5 bedroom A-frame house that Tim's
grandfather spent 20 years building.

This will be the first visit to the cabin in almost 4 years last time
we went up for Thanksgiving weekend.

Off Topic

Thanks to all who have been praying for my son who was diagnosed with MRSA, he is home and doing okay, lives by himself and is 44 years old so can handle things... He needs to have the wound repacked every day and give himself a shot in the port... ( antibodic) This will go on at least for another week as he doesn't see the surgeaon till then, they want the would to heal from the inside out..

With all the stress my Fibro has really bloomed into a full body thing... Had to go to Wal-mart and am now in for the day... Missed mass as I have a cough also...

Hello quilty friends....Buslady's box could be coming to me....I'm WAY south and she's sent to me before....k9dancer is sending to someone with a dog which could also be me...quilty louise wasn't the one moving from old building, it was havplenty...my boxes are ready to be mailed tomorrow...the newbie likes everything haha and just from the list she seems like a very cheerful, energetic person...the box going to the regular is going to someone that I have swapped with before, but it's been quite a while.

Sounds like my last job. I have other issues but I've been begging for xanax for a few years now. They keep giving me crazy expensive stuff that doesn't work. so I quit my job too, but that just brings it all back down to normal for me levels but still higher than most people.

I have a woof woof here and a woof woof there. well.. just 1 woof but he's learning to woof all over the place now that his mom is gone.

Another clue to my SP: she's allergic to cats, as am I.

HAHA I have an AWESOME clue, but sadly I can't share it
because it would give it away MUCH to easy.

So instead here is a different set of clues:

They have 2 pets but can't give any other clues about them.
One of their favorites colors is the same as one of mine.
They like a bird that can be found in a "holiday/season" (but which one?)
One of their machines is the same brand name as one of mine
(I have 2 brands, but only use 1 of them).
They live about 1,858.9 miles from me.

Do you know who you are yet?

Lori, so sorry to hear about disease and hope with rest and the proper sleep that it will help. Good luck with your window. You will have to post a picture when you have it completed.

Just a question - who was it some time back was commenting they had taken the AARP Defensive Driving Course and had almost fallen asleep - or perhaps they HAD fallen asleep? I thought about it at the time, but did not respond. I'm glad it wasn't me as I taught that class. But then we quit AARP in protest of some of their 'support' ideas, so had to quit teaching as well. That last day was a doozy, I'll agree.

Hi Vanogay,

My DH has insisted that we subscribe to AARP magazine and become members. I skim the magazine monthly and there are a few articles that are interesting, but so far, I have found nothing else that has caught my eye. Ex - the auto insurance is no better than the Allstate Insurance I have had for 46 years. There is no savings using AARP that I can see - in fact, I think it might be more expensive. What are you referring to regarding protesting some of their 'support' ideas? BTW, it was not me that fell asleep, although had I taken the class, I'm sure I'd qualify for bored and sleepy. LOL.

Geez.. AARP has been harassing me to join them for years. I want to know how old they think I am!!! I'm not even 32 yet..

Is Lori not on here? I signed up for this swap on July 25th and never received a swap partner and I have contacted her through pm and not received any answers, does anyone know if she is okay or? Thank you, Lynn, sewbeadit

I solved this by giving my DH his own scissors. Several times a year, if necessary.

I get all my quilt porn at fabric.com......................

I didn't think of this in time for August's secret box, but how do you ladies feel about non-quilting magazines, like Martha Stewart & Real Simple?

I usually save them to donate to my son's school (cause what 3rd grade class doesn't massacre magazines for art projects?) but his teacher said she's still full from last year.

I was thinking maybe I could stick one or two in the swap packages, but since it's not directly quilting related, I thought I'd better ask first.

I think that would be great. I know that I do more than just quilt. I like all sorts of crafts and also Martha does have some great ideas for other stuff also. I would definitely not have a problem getting on in my box.

Okay, time for more clues. SP your zip adds up to 34. You unfortunately are allergic to one of your state symbols. Last clue for today, your states bday is also the same day as a very celebrated occasion. Thats all for now.

As far as I'm concerned, any crafty, cooking, or decorative magazine would be most welcomed. I don't subscribe to any magazines. I only buy occasionally. Although I would love Country or one of those that has no advertisements!!

Am gathering items for my SP. This is too much fun. There is lots this person likes and I'd love to get one of everything, so it comes down to decisions. SP is in the land of cotton - no wonder the person likes textiles.

I'm good with other magazines too!


Ahh....SP, I am heading to Jo-Ann's tommorrow with my 50 percent off coupon. I'll see if I can find that fabric you need. :) I'm also gonna toss some really good coffee in the box when I send it.

Krystyna: Thanks for the story about the Xanax and the job. Any more these days it seems everything is stressfull. If it isn't the job, it is the people and the dramah! I just cannot do the drama any more or the negative attitudes. I try to stay up beat.