Author Archives: suziecreamcheese

Tired

Posted on April 4, 2024 by suziecreamcheese

I haven’t slept well for the past couple of nights. Why, you ask? I’ve been waking up every hour to go pee. The deal with my bladder is that I need to drink lots of water. That also helps with … Continue reading →

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Neutering – or “it’s a choice”

Posted on March 14, 2024 by suziecreamcheese

https://www.akcchf.org/educational-resources/library/articles/an-update-on-the-health.html https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/when-should-you-neuter-your-dog-avoid-health-risks https://www.veterinary-practice.com/article/effects-of-neutering-on-undesirable-behaviours-in-dogs About 15 years ago, we got a Golden Retriever. Knowing next to nothing about dogs, and totally nothing about Goldens except that my brother in law had one, and that dog hated kids – since I’m not … Continue reading →

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The monster quilt

Posted on March 14, 2024 by suziecreamcheese
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I may teach accounting but I can’t count

Posted on March 13, 2024 by suziecreamcheese

Last summer my dear friend gave me a ton of fabric – mostly Christmas and Fall prints. The Fall prints were all orange themed – and I’m not a fan of that color but I thought I could do something … Continue reading →

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Jumping bean!

Posted on March 7, 2024 by suziecreamcheese

We’re working on paws up on the black bowl – he’s not fond of the bowl so I’m using dehydrated liver as treats- very high value. This is the result. Lord help me 😂😂

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Onerva

Posted on March 6, 2024 by suziecreamcheese

I found this picture by Googling, by the way. This is the bloody cursed Onerva shawl. I did not make this. I mentioned it in a comment yesterday – I attempted it with lace weight yarn (think thread weight) twice. … Continue reading →

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Knitting – because I don’t always train dogs!

Posted on March 5, 2024 by suziecreamcheese

In September, we became Great Grandparents. According to the Bear, he isn’t old enough but I am. Sorry, Dear, so are you! Shortly after the first was born, we learned that yet another grandchild was expecting, so in April we … Continue reading →

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Roll over

Posted on March 3, 2024 by suziecreamcheese
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I need a nap

Posted on February 29, 2024 by suziecreamcheese

I got up at 6:30 yesterday morning – the literal crack o’dawn for me. I had my urologist appointment at 8:30 and managed to be awake and alert for the whole thing. The bad news – I have yet another … Continue reading →

Posted in Maverick, my life, quilting, sewing | Tagged | 17 Comments

Get in a box

Posted on February 28, 2024 by suziecreamcheese
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