tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post1749639482042005319..comments2023-09-17T00:29:45.928-07:00Comments on Simply Practical: Still Sweltering in September!Felecia Cofieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-91294689436600559242014-09-11T15:33:59.133-07:002014-09-11T15:33:59.133-07:00Hi Cheeryshirley! So nice of you to stop by! Yes, ...Hi Cheeryshirley! So nice of you to stop by! Yes, the bat has taken residence under the umbrella! He's really very small, about the size of your palm. That is, until he spreads his wings! It was so interesting to see him creep up the inside of the umbrella! Then he spread his wings and flew out before I knew what was happening! I'm glad he's there because he eats mosquitoes! And maybe see-me-nots. They do sting or bite. I posted a photo of the side of my face once that had been bitten/stung by the see-me-nots. They are almost invisible, thus the name, and leave small bumps on the skin.<br />I'm glad you enjoy the photos, Shirley! They bring our lives, to life! Thank you! We enjoy each other more as each year passes! Corny, but true!<br />I LOVE to try new things! I never, ever, thought I'd do wood working projects! I think I've found a new hobby! It is so rewarding and satisfying! I hadn't even thought about Jesus being the Master Carpenter, until you mentioned it! Wow! I truly am following Him! <br />Thank you so much for your kind comments Shirley! I appreciate you taking the time to read and post! The recipe will be here tomorrow, hopefully! Blessings!<br />Felecia Cofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-57546143737997153612014-09-11T11:51:46.843-07:002014-09-11T11:51:46.843-07:00Hi Bama Girl! I've missed your posts and was ...Hi Bama Girl! I've missed your posts and was worried that the heat had gotten to you! I LOVE your picture-stories! I've never seen a bat that big! Are you going to let him set up camp under your umbrella? He looks interesting and in a way beautiful! The pictures of you and your family are always so wonderful! Especially like the ones of you and your dear hubby! Lookin' Good! Glad you have the girls over! Such fun!<br />You are one busy homesteader! I love all you do...and you're not afraid to try your hand at anything new!<br />I laughed out loud at your mention of the "see-me-nots"! What are they??? I guess you can't describe them if you cannot even see them! Haha! But, wait! Do they bite? Yikes!<br />Your candy corn models are going to be great! You know, there is something wonderful about wood-working...kinda soothing, creative and peaceful. You build something rough into something smooth and shaped. I really have enjoyed my little forays into wood-working! Then, the excitement and satisfaction looking and using what you have created! Also, we are somewhat following the steps/experiences of the Master Carpenter! Very nice!<br />I, also, would very much like your cracker recipe! Yummo!<br />Hugs, CheeryshirleyCheeryshirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-61343992430011694692014-09-11T07:49:28.722-07:002014-09-11T07:49:28.722-07:00Hi Lisa! I like to use that word! I think I may ha...Hi Lisa! I like to use that word! I think I may have heard of the children's home, but had forgotten about it. Lake Guntersville is beautiful! I wished I had felt better so I could have enjoyed it more! But it did rain a lot, so no outings on the lake for us! Besides, we didn't take our boat! It was nice to just sit and relax, though.<br />Oh Lisa! How wonderful of you to make quilts for the children's home! What a wonderful way to connect to 'home'!<br />Lisa, I don't deserve all of those nice comments! I was so scared to use a power tool! Now I'm going to use a sander! Next, a scroll saw! Hahaha! Working with wood is something I NEVER thought I'd do! But I am really enjoying it!<br />We really enjoyed that trip!<br />I am seriously going to post the recipe soon!<br />Thank you Lisa! Stay cool! Blessings!Felecia Cofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-37883202787993374782014-09-11T07:41:28.593-07:002014-09-11T07:41:28.593-07:00Hi Jacky! Hahaha! I actually got the word 'cad...Hi Jacky! Hahaha! I actually got the word 'caddywonker' from a Geico commercial! It could be a Southern saying since you haven't heard it before! Thank you! <br />The crackers are a bit 'crunchy' and Skylar hasn't eaten them yet. Randy and my Mom likes them and of course I do! I may have to post that recipe soon! <br />The bat has made it's home under the patio umbrella and I caught him just as he opened his wings to fly away. He didn't like my presence there. <br />Oh don't worry! I'll be so happy to finish these crafts and show ya'll photos of them!<br />The girls are doing good in school! Layla really likes it! We were concerned she wouldn't like be separated from Mom all day! They don't get out until 3:30!<br />Cold? I can only hope for 'cooler'! I sure hope ya'll don't get the Vortex again Jacky! It was unbelievable reading how cold it got there! Thanks for stopping by! Blessings!Felecia Cofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-74767685863590150542014-09-11T05:11:04.670-07:002014-09-11T05:11:04.670-07:00After reading Dicky Bird's comment, I laughed ...After reading Dicky Bird's comment, I laughed because I had known immediately what 'caddywonker' was - so maybe it is a Southern saying?! Lake Guntersville!!! One of my all-time favorite places from childhood memories. Spent many summer days out on that lake. It is so beautiful and peaceful out there. There is a children's home in Guntersville, Ogden House, that I will be making a 2nd quilt to send there @ Christmastime. One of the reasons I enjoy participating in that ministry, is that in some small way feel it connects me back to my 'home'. Methinks, Felecia, that you are a very smart, intelligent and capable woman, and it does not surprise me one bit that you used that saw to cut your blocks! They will make fine candy corns! You and your husband look so happy and relaxed! And your crackers look delicious! Yes, share the recipe when you can! Enjoy the rest of the week! P.S. It's hot here too...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-84741308141262869902014-09-10T19:17:05.477-07:002014-09-10T19:17:05.477-07:00You and Randy both look so good under your - how d...You and Randy both look so good under your - how did you say that? - caddywonker awning. That must be a southern saying. Those crackers look really good. Did Skylar like them? If so, post the recipe. What was that bat doing - yikes. Show us your crafts when you are done! How is the school going for the girls? Enjoy your weekend with them. It is actually cold here tonight. Fall is sneaking up on me....Lord help me if we have another Polar Vortex - I'm a tough "dicky bird" but that was unbearable! Dicky Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536124018936958985noreply@blogger.com