'Scuse the lighting...here is a little update on Red Velvet Cake:
Have I mentioned that this is truly a delightful stitch? Silk through Picture This Plus fabric....sheer bliss.
I am desperately hoping for a stitchy, swimmy, footbally kind of day today. It is supposed to be warm and sunny, so I intend to get into that pool and do the Happy Manatee thing for a bit before kick-off. Notre Dame plays Boston College and I'm sure there are a few dozen other games that might flick across the screen at CS2.
(You know, methinks we are all missing an enormous franchise opportunity. Why not create a sports bar/needlework shop combo with hundreds of big screens, a bar with cold and hot bevvies, and a needlework shop stocked with every needlepoint, crewel, counted canvas, cross stitch, and embroidery supply imaginable!? Big comfy chairs all around and good lights. And chicken wings! We've got to have lots and lots of chicken wings! And our little four-legged companions could come too, and the dress code would be "eh...whatever" and it would be open 24/7 and run specials and parties and retreats and never ever never ever run out of damn good or Thread Heaven.)
(pause for reaction)
OK, maybe not.
The Spinster Stitcher Saturday of Bliss is underway, Dearies. I do, however, want to take a minute to say a heartfelt thank you for indulging and guiding my poor tender heart through this whirlwind romance. It is totally nuts, fraught with peril, and will probably end in utter disaster, but I promise you that if it does I will do my copius weeping behind closed doors. I am just enjoying it moment by moment, but I promise you to try to get my head about me in a minute or two. I suppose that I have been walking around in a daze because this really did come out of left field and is an enormously welcome distraction after the events of the last year and a half or so, but I know that I will eventually have to start acting like a grownup and be careful. But for now, I'm slapping on the mascara and holding hands and loving the companionship and enjoying the ride.
So that's it for now. Here's hoping that your weekend is off to a lovely, wonderful, perfectly perfect in every way kind of start. If you do something fun...you know who to come tell about it!
I believe you are doing the absolutely right thing Coni. ♥ I believe it's good for you. By the way, I almost fell off my chair when you described the new franchise and got to the part: "OK, maybe not". Love it. Maybe now and then we could revisit this idea? Personally, I love it! hahahahahahahaha Love, hugs & prayers, Cathryn ♥
ReplyDeleteI LIKE your needlework/sports bar idea. I'm not so sure chicken wings would play well with needlework though, at least based on my wing eating experience. I guess others can eat them without turning to a sticky mess though.
ReplyDeleteAs far as your romance, enjoy the hell out of it. And since you somehow feel that you being you and posting about it is not right, allow me to indulge my inner 5 year-old - "Connie's got a boyfriend! Connie's got a boy friend!" There, now you have company in the not-acting-like-a-grownup corner :-) And if the romance train falls off the tracks, don't forget your readers are very good listeners.
Enjoy each day and don't put too much pressure on yourself.
ReplyDeleteSeveral years ago, we had a quilt shop with the perfect location. It was 4 doors down from a sports bar. So while we were enhancing our fabric stashes, our significant others were grabbing a cold one (or four) and not realizing how long we were in the quilt shop. Sadly the quilt shop moved to another state. :(
ReplyDeleteAs for your relationship--just let it, whatever it is, happen. Don't label it, don't analyze it, just be an emotional manatee, go with the flow, and see where you end up.
ReplyDeleteI love that you are having fun and happiness and joy in your life! Love reading about it, thinking about it, smiling about the fact that you are enjoying this 'moment'! You go, Girl! Go, go, go!
ReplyDeleteOh, wonder of wonders! Please,sign me up for the,sports bar needlework thingy. I would ask for burnt ends also. BBQ and divine. Would go well with chicken wings! Whoo ha, I'm in
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day🤗
With romance, sometimes you have to take a chance and jump in the deep end of the pool. Ha, see how I snuck in the pool reference since you might go swimming today. LOL Enjoy stitching with your buddies today.
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Enjoy the ride, it may never end! Be happy!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your stitch outing at Miss Jane's church, Coni! RVS is looking good. Hope you are able to get a swim in before the game. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeletePS If you haven't heard, Thread Heaven is being retired. If you are a user, you might want to stock up.
The carbs are just beautiful. I am completely enjoying watching it come to life.
ReplyDeleteI have a few concerns about the needlework sports bar, but overall it is a great concept. Just as the "don't touch my sewing scissors" rule is justification for murder if broken, in defense of the needlework, it just seems like there has to be a "no eating, no drinking" section to protect the needlework. Beyond that, I envision sippy cups and "fork" food for the needleworkers, with mugs and finger food for others. No make up for needleworkers to protect the art, fluffy slippers and only loungewear permitted. Beyond that, pure bliss, especially with furbabies around.
You sound so cheerful this morning, floating on clouds of joy. Keep going with the flow and stay positive about this whole thing, and go one day at a time. If it is meant to be, it will be. (Mr. Husband and I had our first date in 2000, and never looked back, the rest is history, and it reads like a blazing romantic comedy. Did I know where it would go at the time? Nope, I just enjoyed what was unfolding, and did not revert to winter legs for a few years.)
Today has to be total girlie maintenance day for me, after a few days of cortisone shot fake energy which gave me a very clean and tidy house, a destroyed manicure, and stubble on various body parts, as well as a hair do that consisted of pulling the unruly mass up into a hair clip to keep it off of my sweaty neck. Tomorrow is brunch with No. 1 son's future in laws, must look highly presentable. No. 1 and No. 2 son started out belonging to Mr. Husband, but they are mine now as well. So lucky - they are terrific, caring young men. And the ladies they have chosen - I totally hit the powerball jackpot on those as well. If I could pick daughters, I would choose them, hands down.
On to more serious subjects - what to do about the upcoming seven weeks we are planning to spend cruising Japan and then southeast Asia....I was reminded that when we got married our deal was I would handle all the small decisions, like where we went to dinner, vacations, social calendar, and he would take care of the big stuff like what to do about Iran and North Korea. Yup, that fat little Kim and his penchant for shooting off ICBM's across Hokaido is not my problem. Thank goodness. In all seriousness, we have been chatting about it and have not cancelled. Since No. 2 son and daughter are coming along for the first few weeks, it is also their decision. We will all converse tomorrow evening. Ordering foreign currency takes place on Monday....I suspect we will still be a go tomorrow night, knowing we can cancel anytime until we step on the second flight - LAX to Tokyo - and lose practically no $$. Thank goodness for travel insurance cancel for any reason. Of course, got the phone call I had been expecting since Wednesday night, yesterday morning, from mom. "He shot another missile over Japan"....high pressure to stay home. And what do I think? If we don't go now, we will probably never have another chance in the reasonable future to go, as things are highly likely to only get much worse there, and stay bad for a while, until they get better. When we planned this trip, tensions were not nearly so high. Adulting bites sometimes. What do you think? If you even want to divert from your current state of bliss to contemplate the global geo-political situation....
Breakfast in bed has arrived...gotta go. Have a fabulous day and know....
Prayers continue.
Coni, you deserve every single moment of bliss. Enjoy every second and no second thoughts ever. Be happy.
ReplyDeleteYou go for it, girl! Enjoy the good times and if bad ones come around, deal with them then. So enjoy reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteI met my husband when I was 49 and he was 51. We decided that because of our situations (my parents, his children) we would take it slow. 5 1/2 months after our first date we married. A whirlwind romance is what every spinster stitcher needs and deserves. You are not a kid anymore, you know what you want, and need and what you don't want and don't need. GO FOR IT!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the franchise idea! My hubby and I started talking online in January 2014. I was living in Australia and he was in NC. I came over to the USA for what was supposed to be a five week visit. We got married September 3rd, 2014 and I stayed. Now, we are going through the immigration process. All our friends thought we were nuts, now they tell us we have a fairytale romance and are living the dream. I was 51, he was 54. You and your Jersey Boy go for it, Coni. You deserve it.
ReplyDeleteEvery time you mention Red Velvet Cake, I come closer to baking one. Have a glorious weekend.
ReplyDeleteGod works in mysterious and wonderful ways. Seems like he sent a blessing just when you needed it most. Enjoy it, don't overthink it and all will be just fine.
ReplyDeleteLooking good - you and the red velvet cake... Oh ye of little faith...why factor imminent peril and disaster into the scenario? For all you know it will be smooth sailing and bliss ad infinitum... Just enjoy it and
ReplyDeletemake it all count.. especially that wonderful companionship that can fill your days with anticipation and contentment. Someone to turn to....someone with whom to share....someone who understands...I think you are fairing pretty well, Missy. I agree, no sticky fingers around the needlework; the rest of it sound like a good meeting of the frenetic sports/dulcid stitchey minds solution.
Coni, just enjoy every minute! I got married at 42 and that was 25 years ago. Love appears unexpectedly and you are so right to welcome it.
ReplyDeleteYou should enjoy the ride!! Just relax and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMiss Spinster your romance reminds me of the Brit com, As Time Goes By. It is never too late to renew old relationships!! Best Wishes to you and Mr Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! So happy for you, Coni. 😄
ReplyDeleteDear Coni,
ReplyDeleteI have an issue. Wondering if you have the same one. So, during Outlander season one, Claire whispers the date of Black Jack's death to him. We see his apparent demise shortly thereafter. Season two, Claire is at Versaille, and nearly passes out upon news of Black Jack. What is up with that? While I can certainly suspend disbelief in favor of fantasy, scripts with internal inconsistencies bug the dickens out of me.
Hope you had a blissful Saturday, you know what I was up to. Well, time to swill the last of the cappuccino and try and get presentable for the big brunch. Hope your Sunday is sensational.
Prayers continue....
What awesome day you must have had yesterday! I, sadly, am in the midst of packing (and you do know what I mean!), so very little stitching. But the packing light is at the end of the tunnel. Unpacking is another (too long for here) story.
ReplyDeleteI love your whirlwind romance! No one knows what's around the bend so enjoy the first blush of giddiness, followed by "we're still testing the waters" and go from there. I'm so happy for you and send up warm thoughts for all on your plate to have that happy ending!
I am so happy that you are enjoying yourself with your new beau so much! Keep doing what you are doing, no need in worrying about what may come to be, just keep enjoying the moments :) We are all rooting for you!! And I love the needlework shop/bar idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm TOTALLY IN ON THE FRANCHISE THING!
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