Saturday Symmetry and Stitches

Symmetry

Hosted by 

YAM Aunty click here to see her handwork

Thanks to YAM for fueling my urge to crochet  

To save strain on my healing eyes

I worked on making seconds of some of the stitches I like

here are 18 I have completed to date.  I am working on square #2 of the half double crochet

I'm quite surprise no one has mentioned there is no R E D square(s).

Never fear I have a plan...there will be.  Needless to say I will not make all 63 squares.

I'm thinking 25 or 30 total then they have to be stitched together with a yarn needle.

STAY TUNED.

Nature, Feline and Fill ins Friday

 Nature Friday host LLB Gang   

Last week my neighbor had two adorable visitors.  Twin fawns....She lives at the bottom of our cul-de-sac.  When she is away, I water her flowers including the ones you see below.

We think their home is in the woods behind her house.

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

Feline Friday FLASHB BACK August  2015

MOM went to North Hills Mall on Wednesday and SHE REMEMBERED her CAMERA

3 Cheers for Mom

She saw this crazy C sculpture...so of course she thought CAT....

and this is what we have.

Ellen came up first two wonderful co-host, Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs came up with second two.

1.When it comes to making decisions, I decide quickly. 

2. Having all the ivy dug up and replaced with low maintenance plants was the highlight of my week.

3. I wish there were actually we about any kind of store we need in our local area.

4. Thanks to air conditioning, I  am not a hot mess. 

Extra Nature Friday to show #2 fill in

Before

After we still have some decorating to do but extremely pleased with the results.

Before taken from the back porch

After taken from the street view

Our 'guy' from Lawn detailing and Enhancement also raised the canopy of the trees giving us more light.

There are 4 'huggable' rocks in the pine straw too...not quite visible in photo.
they are called 'huggable' because they are the size of arms that are hugging.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday #224

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at

 Two Spoiled Cats

Below is our photo challenge for this week 

She said muscles are a must

My abs have turned to flab

My biceps are dangling

I will start lifting weights.

I grit my teeth, my eyes get crossed

and almost pop out

I might need a spotter.

Wednesday words with Cali

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

Dear Auntie HiC,

Mom was at the Dr. office with Dad recently. She noticed a lady wearing a beautiful blue top. Mom commented to the lady that she loved her top & the color was perfect for her. The lady came over & sat next to Mom, thanked her & said she’s going through a rough

time. I won’t go into the details. She explained that she appreciated being able to talk to someone other than her family,  as she doesn’t like to upset them any more than necessary.  When she was called back to see Dr, she hugged Mom & thanked her for listening.

We never know what someone is dealing with.

❤️ Cali

 Cali oh goodness no we never,never know what others are going thru and as your Mom says ....being kind goes a long way

Loving Auntie HiC

Happy Tuesday

  

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

This heart shaped red bud leaf has been on my door mat
for several days...even stayed there when our yard guys blew off the porch.  

Angel Madi loved sitting at this door
watching birds and squirrels and leaves dance across the porch. I think maybe Angel Madi stopped by to say Hi!!

This makes me HAPPY

There were two photos like this...one with Madi sitting back

then she walked to the door.  Can't find that one so I added it

to this one

A few weeks ago, while on a morning walk, Dandy Duke

found something heart shaped.  I told him I thought that was a sign from his angel siblings dropping by to say Hi.

Eye appointment update

My optometrist gave me RX eye drop for swollen and sore tear duct 7/31.  To help with my symptoms til yesterday's appt. with ophthalmologist.   Within 3 or 4 days, symptoms cleared up as did the pressure on the corner of my eye.  I had no more runny eye.  Antibiotic drop helped clear the tear duct.  Today no sign of tear duct blockage.  Dr. Riske said I was having an allergic reaction to preservatives in RX eye drops. Surprise the RX tombramycin/with steroid had preservatives in it.

I've been taking Claritin for itching which helped.  My face and outside of eyes are red and a bit swollen.  He told me to only use eye drops that were preservative free.  They are the kind that are in a plastic vial with twist off top.  I have Optive Omega drops to use now for a week nothing else.  He expects the itching and redness to go away soon.  If not, I go back.  Thank you for you good wishes. 

 

 

Awww Monday with Kat

thank you to  our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

 

Dear Auntie,

I’ve been practicing my comedy routines on Cali. She’s not amused! 😹

❤️ Kat 

OMCs Kat 'a French Toast' Auntie HiC did not expect😄😄

Cali is a tough audience.

Hilarious dear Kat keep them coming

Love Auntie HiC

I have an appointment at Raleigh Ophthalmology today, Monday, 8/11, at 10:40

I hope there is a quick fix for the blocked tear duct. 

Crocheting and reading last week were a challenge 

I do love clouds

Taken about 9:30 am last Monday. 

Mainly for the clouds and sun...there was a  surprise too

Can you see it?

If you imagine the face of a clock, the surprise is about at the 10 on the clock face

do you see the  bird