Green Acres, Starts and Finishes, Goodwill Bike and more.
Green Acres is complete, has been laundered and is now drying/be blocked. This one came out a bit larger than the previous ghan/Mint Julip. This one measures 57 x 57, Mint Julip was about 52 x 52Here's one of the before shots, you can see I moved a few squares around to try and even up the colors a bit.Next up, School Dazes/Days. We'll see how this one comes along. There are no knitted squares in this one; but you can see the multi colored pieces aren't square, but rectangles. This design has 30 pieces vs 25 that the 2 previous ghans had.A friend found this bike at The Goodwill for $20.00. It had a flat in the front and a large hole in the back tire. So hubby bought a new tire, and 2 new inner tubes, oiled things up, bought a lock and I'm good now until we leave the island. At that point, I'll return the bike to The Goodwill or one of the many thrift shops here on the island. (Hilton Head). In previous years I've rented a bike for our time here; but it was getting a bit pricey. I've only been out on it twice so far, as we've had lots of wind.Hubby keeps me in pretty flowers pretty often. Aren't these orange ones gorgeous!"One special night" with two of my favorite actors was a very enjoyable movie. Never saw it when it was new, but pushing buttons one night on Amazon Prime and came across this. Sweet, and sad........add it to your list.This book really gets under your skin....as it should. That's the purpose of it...to make you think, perhaps about things you've not thought of before. I wouldn't say it's enjoyable, but it is worth the time. So many forms of trauma.I watched all the trials on TV so knew quite a bit about Cassidy Hutchinson, but I learned quite a bit more listening to this book. With her reading it, you really feel like you were there...behind the scenes. I'm surprised she still considers herself a Republican; but am grateful she spoke up....trouble is, is it enough? So many others need to, and are those that are speaking up being listened to by the very people who need to here the truth. ???
Nice find on that bike, I hope the wind dies down so you can enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, today looks like a good day to ride. No gale force winds.
DeleteThe bike is a great idea. Your oranges roses are gorgeous:)
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty excited by both the bike and the flowers.
DeleteYour husband believes you're worth the beautiful roses, so, he keeps bringing them. Kudos to him!
ReplyDeleteI envy you for being able to ride a bicycle. I can ride only a tricycle which is too heavy for me, so I give up.
I've thought about one of those large tricycles with a big basket for going to the grocery, but they're a bit pricey. I enjoy riding and am glad I'm still able to do it.
DeleteSo great to see your projects. Good to see hubby has been busy too. Hope you had some nice rides on the bike. Thanks for the reviews too. Happy Valentine's Day🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 Thank you for your comment too!
ReplyDeleteOnly a few days before Valentines Day, time is going too fast. Am enjoying the bike for sure. Had a nice ride again today. The weather was so nice.
DeleteI love the school days blanket - such happy colours.
ReplyDeleteThe bike was a fabulous find and hubby has given it a great new lease of life now.
I'm anxious to see how school days comes along. Am about 1/3rd through the edging. The bike seems happy to have a new lease on life.
DeleteYour blanket turned out wonderfully... and now have fun with the colors red.
ReplyDeleteYour "new" bike is great, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you can ride it often when the weather is nice... I think I'll be able to ride my bike again in March.
Many greetings to you and have a wonderful time both of you.
Would love to return the favor a blog visit, but since you posted anonymously I don't know where your blog is, or who you are. Please use name and url when you leave a comment. Thanks so much for the visit and kind words, much appreciated. Got another nice ride in yesterday and hope to again today. Looks like the weather cooperating.
DeleteOhhh - That was from me.
DeleteKind regards from Viola
Oh so glad to know that, Thanks for circling back Viola.
DeleteWhat a beautiful blue bike. I heard a lot about "What Happen to you.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you read the book, love to get your take. Am enjoying my little retro bike while here on the island.
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ReplyDeleteI love the color of the bike. And what a great idea!!
As always thank you for the book reviews.
I just finished Dutch Girl... you recommended it in a past post.
Thank you,
Carla
Thanks so much for letting me know about Dutch Girl. The recycling of this bike seems like a win win plan for sure.
DeleteSo neat to see how you lay out the various squares of the quilt before you put it together!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sherry. Nice to hear from you. Am about 2/3 through the edging process for School Daze/Days
DeleteI like the pretty blue bike! I hope you get to use it often.
ReplyDeleteThanks for recommending that movie...I've written down the title and will look for it.
Have a lovely weekend.
Many thanks, am enjoying the bike while we're here on the island and hope you enjoy the movie.
DeleteThe bike and the knitted blanket are perfect. It's really amazing nowadays to make works of art with your hands! The movie is one of the favorite Christmas movies.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the movie, and had sorta forgotten it was a Christmas movie. I should have noted that it was in my post. Thanks for compliments on the ghan etc.
Delete...I love the colors of School Dazes/Days and orange roses are a delight. Have fun pedaling around.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Tom, much appreciate the kind words. Weather has been holding nicely so am enjoying pedaling around.
DeleteWhat a wonderful husband you have! He fixes things up for you AND gives you flowers. What more could you ask for? A keeper for sure! Your yarn projects are very cool and definitely a portable project! Enjoy the beach and the warmer weather.
ReplyDeleteRight you are hubby's a real keeper. It's been a good 50+ years together. I like portable projects...well at least they start out that way, but once put together fairly bulky. I'll ship the finished projects home a few days before we're due to leave. That way I won't have to worry about trying to make room in the packing.
DeleteWhat a great find at the charity shop, you can't go wrong at that price, even if it did need a bit of attention before it was fit to ride. Your blankets are lovely, they'll keep someone nice and warm.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you Jo about the bike being a good find. Well worth it. And thanks for the kind words about my blankets. Much appreciated.
DeleteSandy - Green Acres turned out so nicely! I love your bike - I immediately had visions of Julie Andrews pedaling her bike with the kids in The Sound of Music! What a coincidence to then see your movie mention with Julie!?! It certainly looks like you have been reading some deep books - I think we have lost the ability to listen deeply to one another ... Thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comments!
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie, I was pleased with Green Acres as well. Julie Andrews is such a class act. Hope you get a chance to watch the movie, I really enjoyed it. Listening is indeed an art, and many nowdays don't listen. Too many conversations are surface.
DeleteI have a turquoise bike very similar to that. Good idea to just buy a used bike and then give it back when you are done with it. Enjoy the rest of your time there.
ReplyDeleteDo you ride much? Do you have a safe place to ride? I've not ridden at home for a couple of years due to traffic, but our area has now put in some sidewalks, so am hoping to be able to do that once we are back in Ohio. We'll see how it goes. I like the idea of re-cycling the bike.
DeleteThose roses are gorgeous. Lucky you! It was fun to see your projects and book suggestions.
ReplyDeleteI loved the color of the roses. I thought it wasn't a color you see that often with roses. I'm continuing with the projects, so more pics to come.
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