Beach, Stitch and Shop

I realized I have preferences that are weird - I will walk the length of this condo to use "my" bathroom rather than the one that's a yard away as it's the "guest" one! What's up with that? How did I get territorial about a time-share bathroom??? I am reminded that on board ship I will "time visits" to use my stateroom facility rather than a public one. Sigh! Every so often age jumps up and nips at my heels!

Anyway, on to our day here on The Island.

My morning began with a photo op as B had decided this blog needed pictures of me as well as her. So she caught me making a cheese omelette, no Honey Ham, and toast for breakfast.

We stitched our way through the morning. I finished binding my long-term project quilt that's pieced from fabric bits from the quilts and table runners I made the first 5 years I quilted. Here it is on my bed at the condo, I can't wait to see how good it's going to look on my one at home.

Barbara surprised me with fabric she bought to make a gift for me - we decided on a table topper and and created a pattern/plan for one.  She immediately began stitching.  I am very tickled and have already begun to plan a wine/cheese party.

Lunch out was a bust as Twisted European Bakery is closed for winter break until January 14. Sigh. I was anticipating their soup!

Hobby Lobby offered up the thread I needed to finish the binding AND a bit of wall art that immediately brought Sheila to mind. Plus, I think Audrey needs it in her office..or on her notepads at the office.

A brief trip to Tanger 1 provided us both with new tops at big discount prices! The Swarovski store, though, was a bust. I have gotten too picky, but much more determined to buy only what I see in my head and not a close facsimile.

Today was finally beach walk day, although the weather was too chilly for "toes in the water." Barbara is right in her assertion that Coligny is the most beautiful beach on the island!

It's been a while since I was in the room with a rabid basketball fan. Sharing a Carolina game with B is entertaining and educational. I learned that Coach Williams is fair but frustrated because his team has been decimated by NBA drafts and injuries. Also, she gets so in your face when the players don't do well that even I got caught up in the game and paid enough attention to what was going on that I recognized the names of one of the freshmen players! A tribute to her enthusiasm. She's a "true blue" Carolina graduate!

I heard from Sue, the woman I met at the quilt shop yesterday. She sent me the pattern for Wizard's Chess which I believe will be one of my 2020 quilts. And, she noted that if we lived closer, she was certain we'd be friends. Nice compliment.

B and I remain frustrated that none of our electronics will connect with email through this resort's wi-fi. Thankfully, our phone do not rely on it so we still keep communications open, but it's very frustrating. Also, illuminating as we are involved in many other diversions and and activities that we not dependent on email.

Hope you had a good day. We did.