Friday, June 26, 2020

Yesterday

I went back into Geelong to complete the tests I needed done, I went early (yep did not allow myself to read the book I am reading over breakfast) so I got a  parking space across the road from the pathology place, no parking fee as Geelong Council are not charging while the virus is with us, no way of keeping the machines clean I guess. So that done I headed to the hospital and got a park half a block away (yay for getting in earlier!) . I went into the hospital had my temp taken, all good and was sent to the reception desk, the reception lady sent me back to the temp taker to get a visitors sticker and off I went to level 5 to deliver the quilts to Belinda. After a very quick chat I headed back out and back to the car and home, I had to be home quickly as I have a very important meeting at 11am!
Yes a sit and chat meet up with these lovely ladies
FionaMichelleMaria and myself met up for a catch up and boy the morning zipped by very quickly. It was lovely to see and chat with these clever ladies.

Fiona wore her special "high tea with the ladies"hat and looked very glam!! Maria had to leave us as she had an appointment, then it was (late) lunch time so I signed off to. Thank you for organising this Fiona, I had a great time. Note to self, do not talk when taking the photo!! 😁

I got a bit of stitching done on the Old Time Kaleidoscope block, more was done in the evening, football was on, so I retreated to the sewing room!


I also got this quilt top together, very simple, it is from fabrics Ingrid sent me. Beautiful batiks.

I finished this book this morning, I saw it months ago on Leanne's blog. It is about the walking trail from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island, walked by a woman from Melbourne. Very inspiring, having said that I could never do it, but it was a great read. I had it on reserve at the library and now that it is open again, things I have reserved are slowly coming through.

My walk this morning took me along the road

down thru the houses, I heard these women coming before I saw them, they are a bike riding group based in Port Arlington.

A huge container ship was making its way along the other side of the bay

I know they are balanced well but they amaze me that they don't tip over.

Man and his dog enjoying the low tide.

Yesterday I made this weeks Anthology block, the easiest I could find in the book! I was very tired.
Now  I am off to decide which block to make from Sylvia's Bridal Sampler, the challenge was due yesterday. I looked up my blog books and found I started this in 2015...along with Fiona who was doing it with a group up her way. Best I had better get on with it!!
Have a wonderful day.



14 comments:

  1. Glad you got your deliveries done early and still had time to meet up with your lovely friends, that's great! Looks like you all had BIG fun! Lovely photos, it's great to see the sea. Have a wonderful day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Great to chat with those lovely ladies Sue - what fun.Your Kaleidoscope blocks are intriguing and I love the shading on your quilt top. Lovely pictures from your walk especially the man and his dog. xx

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  3. Great work delivering the quilts. I'm glad you enjoyed your zoom catch up.

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  4. It looks like you had fun in your Zoom get together, playing ladies. Thanks for taking us along on your walk.

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  5. What a variety - love how Fiona donned her pretty hat!
    it seems not all container ships are well balanced - that one in Sydney caused an uproar!

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  6. Ah! You girls have so much fun together. Good for you to be able to catch up like that. ;^)

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  7. well done persevering with the quilts drop off.... quite an adventure! our Messenger chat was fun... and nice and easy now we have the hang of it... I do love coming along on your walks with you..... those blue batiks look great together.... how many anthology blocks now???
    Hugz

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  8. Oh my goodness! I didn't realise you had been out and about so early. Well done! It was so nice to get together for a good old chat! Your Kaleidoscope block is lovely. How those huge container ships maneover into that bay through the heads is astonishing! Sounds like a very good read. I enjoyed the US one Wild....very courageous thing to do xx

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  9. Sew good to have the quilts delivered before our fabulous chat on line... Was fun.
    Oh How I wish I could go for my walks again when I see your beautiful blue skies and water...
    The Batiks did make a nice quick flimsy and you've worked on some lovley blocks too.
    Enjoy your weekend..

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  10. Cute anthology block. Love the blue quilt. Those Batiks come up so well. Great to have a sewing day with the gals. Beautiful sunny day for your walk. Your OTK block is looking great so far. Hope your tests were ok.

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  11. Your walk looks beautiful, and your zoom visit looks fun. I recognize some faces!

    Gorgeous hand pieced block!

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  12. Oh now, that would have been a fun zoom meeting! Glad you got the quilts dropped off this time! Such a cute Anthology block. Hmm you are starting to have quite a few different projects on the go....!

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  13. Looks like you had a good catchup, and love the special hat. So glad we have this modern technology to catch up with each other. Loved your walk around your area. One of our patchwork girls moved to Pt Arlington last year.

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  14. You have some gorgeous sights on your walks. I love the blue fabrics in your quilt too!

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