monique

Fall Activities

I got up early this morning, as usual, and read the
newspaper, played on the computer, emptied the dishwasher
and started the laundry. Everyone else was up late and I
made a breakfast of orange juice, omelets, and croissants.
While the boys were at the dentist, I went grocery
shopping at Safeway. It was busy there today, as it often
is on a Saturday, but there were also a great many elderly
people out and about. I realized later that it was because
of a 10% off Safeway coupon offered to seniors. While I was
in the checkout line, one elderly lady noticed that I had
two turkeys in my cart and then realized that it was buy
one, get one free. She didn't rush out of line to get any,
though. I guess it was something for everyone today. A 10%
off coupon for seniors and a buy one, get one free offer for
turkeys for those with hungry families!
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John had opened the blinds of the window in front of my
quilt frame so I was able to enjoy the view of the colored
leaves as I began quilting Millenium Garden. I decided to
quilt the border in diagonals but then to do each block
individually. I sent away for some fan templates today as I
think I'll probably quilt some of Aunt Clara's tops this
way. It's fast and it's traditional so that works for me!
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Gavin went to the football game tonight, the last one of the
year. It's his last one altogether as this is his senior
year. After dropping him off I came home to fix John some
pie and coffee and who should come in the door but Jessica,
looking for Gavin! I told her I'd brought Gavin to game.
I'd told Gavin when I dropped him off that I expected him
home right after the game (he always catches a ride home
with friends) as he had to be up early tomorrow morning to
take his SAT. We'll have to be out the door no later than
7:20 a.m. so I hope he remembers his promise and
comes home as he said he would. We'll see.