Friday, November 6, 2009

In case you're wondering.




Larry and I hardly ever eat out. Maybe 5 times in the last year. And this would be at a drive thru basically because he is hypoglycemic and at times must have something to eat when his sugar starts to drop.
If we are out all day, meaning a trip to the big city, then he can be in a spot of needing to be revved up. So either we pick up something handy at the grocery store if we happen to be there or we stop at a drive thru.
I really do not enjoy eating out. Yeah , I know that sounds...ummm.. maybe sac religious or something to the effect to some of you...hahaha. I know the 'sisterhood of dinner reservations' may not approve, but I am so squeamish (weird) about who fixes my food.
But then again, we never get sick. Never get those colds, flu's, "must of been something I ate" trips to the potty...
Nope, not in 9 years have I had anything I could have picked up by someone else touching my food or by me touching a door knob. Yes, that's right internet, I never touch door knobs. Or counters, and I avoid public restrooms unless it's unavoidable. I'm not a germaphob though. Come look at my house, hahaha. Proof is in that pudding believe me. I love worms and frogs and I even bait my own hook. I often garden without gloves cause I love to feel the dirt. It's just other people I have a problem with.
I hold my breath inline at the store or the bank if someone sneezes. I wash my hands as soon as I walk into the house after being in public, especially after handling money...dirty money.
I have a bottle of sanitizer in my purse. And at my last job, I told the pharmacist to send another tech home who was sick or I was going to take the day off.
So why am I blathering on about this?
Because never get sick with cold's, flu's or "must of been something I ate" bathroom visits. But I do get a freaky thing that happens with my eyes every few years and that is why I have not been posting. The inner layer of my eyelid peels off and is very painful, like I have a big chunk of glass in there and as soon as some peels out, more replaces it. Nothing helps. I have to let it run its' course. So hot compresses, eye lube, eye wash, sleep,aspirin and cheap sunglasses are my relief.
I'll be back soon.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

And the WINNER IS....



"If you found this useful, consider visiting the main Violet Cottage website. Thanks for visiting!

The randomly picked number is: 7

Lowest Number 1
Highest Number 21"

Yep, 7 AGAIN. hahaha
Well, you know what they say about "7".

Tami, I am emailing you now for your info.
Thanks everyone for joining in.
Another giveaway will happen this coming weekend.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Do you sew or craft? Scrap giveaway !


Over at See Mommy Sew, there is a cool scrap giveaway. Sharing scrap fabric you know others will love to use seems like a great idea to me. To enter, just link to the post or if you are blogless...just leave a comment. Sew easy, sew generous, sew go for it. It ends tonight (Sunday) Sew get crackin'.

Last Day for Giveaway



If you have not entered, you have until midnight tonight 10/25.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight




Bundle up, get out the lawn chairs and look up for a show.
Tonight between 1 am and 6 am EST will be the best viewing time to see roughly 60 meteors an hour. I love shooting stars.

This is from debris left by Halleys commet. You won't be able to see a lot in the city, too bright there, but out here in the country away from city lights we should have quite a show.
Larry and I went out a few years ago when there was a great meteor shower and saw a bunch of shooting stars...WAY COOL.
Here is more about it








Painting by Larry