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Sherry - 16 Mar 2008 20:31 GMT
Hi All,

I've been more of a lurker than a poster for the past three months and
am just now trying to "get back
in the groove." It was a difficult Jan. and Feb. and I was either too
busy to participate, or too depressed to care.
I was in the hospital, in and out, most of Dec. and Jan., first
getting stents in my heart and then dealing
with blood clots in my legs *due* to the repeated heart caths. (If the
disease doesn't kill ya, the doctors will)
Plus, my dad has been from the hospital for minor surgery that went
wrong, to a nursing home during that time.
(see aforesaid quote about doctors and hospitals :-)  )  DH was in a
bad car accident and totalled out his
truck. So we're currently dealing with doctors, and insurance people
but I think it's all going to be okay.
The silver lining of it all is that I spent the winter quilting,
'cause I was pretty much homebound. Here
are some of the quilts if anyone cares to take a look:
http://community.webshots.com/user/Sherry0123
I see a few new posters, and am missing some of the regulars whom I
hope will also drop back in soon.
Cats are fine; Yoda is still battling the eye ulcer. I'm quite sure he
can't see out of the eye, but the vet
says it isn't painful and the filmy look is scar tissue.
Biskit is still the same polite little thing; amazingly enough, I
caught her using the toilet to pee the other day.
It was kind of creepy. Boots still rules the roost; Bosley wishes he
could rule the roost, and Frank spends
most of his time belly-aching to go outside.
My deepest sympathy goes to those who lost their beloved kitties, or
family members. You were in my thoughts.
That about catches me up!

Sherry
tanadashoes - 16 Mar 2008 21:11 GMT
> Hi All,
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> family members. You were in my thoughts.
> That about catches me up!

WOW!!!  You have all been through the wars, Sherry.  How are your father and
Larry doing?  How are you doing?  Have the kids been able to help you all
out?  I've been wondering how you were, but every so often I'd see a post
from you and think, well, Sherry is a busy person and probably doesn't want
to be cooped up with the computer.

Your quilts are totally stunning.  Rob's mom makes quilt tops then sends
them out to be quilted.  They're also incredible, but it almost seems like
cheating to me.  I recently sent her some quilt squares that I'd painted
during my Tri-Chem phase of crafting.  I'm hoping that she'll be able to
make something awesome out of them.  I don't quilt, but I envy those who do.
Your quilts are so sunny and cheerful that they make me feel happy too.  I
notice that cats are part of many of the quilt pictures.  I think I saw
Biskit and Booty in a couple of them.

Funny that Biskit has taught herself to use the toilet.  I get a kick out of
her, she is such a quirky little girl.  We're revving up the purr motors for
Yoda's eye and for all of you hoomins as well.

Healing wishes and thoughts for you all,

Pam S.
Sherry - 16 Mar 2008 21:33 GMT
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Thanks, Pammy. Me, busy?? You made me laugh. I'm a recluse.
L is okay, he just can't move his neck. I imagine it's fixable. Dad,
not
so okay. I think I've finally "turned the corner" and think all I need
now is spring to finally get here.
Biskit just either loves a quilt on the floor, or she's a camera hog.
If you
look close, she manages to get at least one ear in every picture, LOL.
I think it's all going to "come out in the wash." We haven't had near
the
trials that you all have. You're still my hero in that regard. Kids
are good
Cody works for FedEx (the only time I see him is when I order fabric)
Jamie is still a cardiac floor RN, so she's a lot of help.
That's okay. It means they're doing fine and don't need anything!!!
I can't gripe about anything, except shedding season. :-(

Sherry
tanadashoes - 17 Mar 2008 04:31 GMT
Thanks, Pammy. Me, busy?? You made me laugh. I'm a recluse.
L is okay, he just can't move his neck. I imagine it's fixable. Dad,
not
so okay. I think I've finally "turned the corner" and think all I need
now is spring to finally get here.
Biskit just either loves a quilt on the floor, or she's a camera hog.
If you
look close, she manages to get at least one ear in every picture, LOL.
I think it's all going to "come out in the wash." We haven't had near
the
trials that you all have. You're still my hero in that regard. Kids
are good
Cody works for FedEx (the only time I see him is when I order fabric)
Jamie is still a cardiac floor RN, so she's a lot of help.
That's okay. It means they're doing fine and don't need anything!!!
I can't gripe about anything, except shedding season. :-(

Sherry

*************************

Aw, shucks, Sherry.  We just do what we have to in order to make it through
each day.  I have a couple of camera hogs here too.  Huey, QC, Pine Cone,
and Merlin all love the camera and will try to become part of the picture.
Glad that the kids are doing well and hope that everyone else does well
soon.  Shedding season has already landed here.  The fur drifting in the
light around here would make Yowie's Carey thrilled.

Pam S
Marina - 17 Mar 2008 05:12 GMT
> Biskit just either loves a quilt on the floor, or she's a camera hog.
> If you
> look close, she manages to get at least one ear in every picture, LOL.

I just looked at your pictures. Your quilts are gorgeous. And Biskit
modelling them all. So cute.

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Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.

Sherry - 17 Mar 2008 05:28 GMT
> > Biskit just either loves a quilt on the floor, or she's a camera hog.
> > If you
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> --
> Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.

Thank you! I think Biskit is aspiring to Vanna White's job.

Sherry
bastXXXette@sonic.net - 17 Mar 2008 06:26 GMT
>> I just looked at your pictures. Your quilts are gorgeous. And Biskit
>> modelling them all. So cute.

> Thank you! I think Biskit is aspiring to Vanna White's job.

LOL!! Exactly! I love the way she's always right on the edge of each
quilt, doing her Spokesmodel duties.

Joyce

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MaryL - 18 Mar 2008 00:03 GMT
On Mar 16, 11:12 pm, Marina <frankienni...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> Sherry wrote:
> > Biskit just either loves a quilt on the floor, or she's a camera hog.
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> --
> Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.

Thank you! I think Biskit is aspiring to Vanna White's job.

Sherry

In that case, you can count on having Biskit with you for a *great many
years.*  Look how long Vanna White has had her job.  (Just don't let Biskit
know how much Vanna gets paid to turn letters...He may expect a lot more
kittie treats.)

MaryL
MaryL - 18 Mar 2008 00:13 GMT
> On Mar 16, 11:12 pm, Marina <frankienni...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>> Sherry wrote:
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> MaryL

Ooops!  I referred to Biskit as "he" instead of "she." Sorry, Biskit.

MaryL
Irulan - 16 Mar 2008 22:10 GMT
Sherry, glad to hear you and yours are doing better all
around. Sorry to hear about all the illnesses, etc. Welcome
back, and keep posting!

Lily & her mama

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Irulan
from the stars we come
to the stars we return
from now until the end of time.

> Hi All,
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> Sherry
bastXXXette@sonic.net - 16 Mar 2008 22:25 GMT
> I was in the hospital, in and out, most of Dec. and Jan., first
> getting stents in my heart and then dealing
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> truck. So we're currently dealing with doctors, and insurance people
> but I think it's all going to be okay.

That's terrible! My god, no wonder you were depressed. I'm glad you're
doing better, and that your husband was OK after the accident. Whew, that
is too much for such a short time, to be dealing with all that!

> The silver lining of it all is that I spent the winter quilting,
> 'cause I was pretty much homebound. Here
> are some of the quilts if anyone cares to take a look:
> http://community.webshots.com/user/Sherry0123

These are stunning. I'm inspired! My favorite is "xshining star", but
I also like the "xgrandmother" ones, and the "xhouse rows" - but all are
very complex and professional-looking. (You do it professionally, don't
you? If not, you should! Although I do understand that meeting customers'
demands might take the joy out of it, which is why I pursue my hobbies
as *just that*. Still, you could definitely make money on those.) Also
the quilting itself is very impressive. That's the part I still don't
understand how to do. I'm still working on learning how to do the patchwork!

Oh, the calico kitty made all the pictures look much more endearing, even
if she just hung around on the edges. (I apologize for being such a dolt
and not remembering her name.)

Welcome back.

Joyce
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Sherry - 17 Mar 2008 01:32 GMT
On Mar 16, 4:25 pm, bastXXXe...@sonic.net wrote:
>  >http://community.webshots.com/user/Sherry0123
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> Joyce

Oh, thanks Joyce. I've never sold a quilt, I've just given them away
so far. I have quilted other people's tops before, though. That's
Biskit. She makes sure there
is cat hair all over the quilt, and insists on posing with it.
Sherry
mlbriggs - 16 Mar 2008 22:30 GMT
> Hi All,
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> Sherry

That is a tough trip you have been on.  We are sending purrs that the road
will be smooth from now on.  Best wishes.   MLB
Jo Firey - 16 Mar 2008 22:47 GMT
You were missed.  Hugs and purrs and maybe a few more gentle hugs.

Jo

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> Sherry
Adrian - 16 Mar 2008 22:58 GMT
> Hi All,
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> Sherry

Good to see you back, Sherry, purrs for you and yours.
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Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart
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Lesley - 16 Mar 2008 23:42 GMT
> That about catches me up!

Missed ya! Sorry to hear about what's been going down with you

Lesley

Slave of the Fabulous Furballs
jmcquown - 17 Mar 2008 00:09 GMT
> Hi All,
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>
> Sherry

Yikes, what a winter!  Here's hoping Spring heralds better tidings.

Jill
Matthew - 17 Mar 2008 01:25 GMT
Welcome back Sherry  you have been missed

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> Sherry
Sherry - 17 Mar 2008 01:33 GMT
> Welcome back Sherry  you have been missed
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Thanks mlbriggs, Jo, Adrian, Irulan, Lesley, Jill, Matthew. It's nice
to catch up
w/everyone.
Sherry
Sam - 18 Mar 2008 03:19 GMT
>> Hi All,
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>> Sherry

Must have missed the original post but Welcome Back, Sherry!

Sam, supervised by Mistletoe
Marina - 17 Mar 2008 05:04 GMT
> That about catches me up!

I'm sorry for all your troubles these past few months. Many purrs for
everyone to recover. I was wondering where you were. Nice to see you back.

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Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.

MaryL - 17 Mar 2008 05:04 GMT
> Hi All,
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> Sherry

Sherry, I'm really glad you wrote.  I have been worried about your health
and your father's.  And now, you say that DH was in an accident.  I hope the
only injury was to the truck (not exactly "only," but it's better than
personal injury).

Your quilts are *gorgeous.*  You are really good!  How long have you been
quilting?

MaryL
Sherry - 17 Mar 2008 05:30 GMT
On Mar 16, 11:04 pm, "MaryL" <stanco...@yahoo.comTAKE-OUT-THE-LITTER>
wrote:

> > Hi All,
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I learned to quilt about 2 years ago. I didn't even know how to thread
a sewing machine before. I
had my mom's old 1953 Singer and never had learned to sew. It's not
hard. It just takes someone
with a lot of time on their hands and some patience.

Sherry
bastXXXette@sonic.net - 17 Mar 2008 06:29 GMT
> I learned to quilt about 2 years ago. I didn't even know how to thread
> a sewing machine before. I
> had my mom's old 1953 Singer and never had learned to sew. It's not
> hard. It just takes someone
> with a lot of time on their hands and some patience.

You're kidding me! Wow! You must have a natural gift for it, then. A
BIG natural talent. Those really do look professional, very carefully
crafted. And you couldn't thread a sewing machine before two years
ago?? Sheesh, I've been sewing for 40 years, and I don't know how to
make something that classy.

But you *have* inspired me. :)

Joyce

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MaryL - 17 Mar 2008 14:37 GMT
I learned to quilt about 2 years ago. I didn't even know how to thread
a sewing machine before. I
had my mom's old 1953 Singer and never had learned to sew. It's not
hard. It just takes someone
with a lot of time on their hands and some patience.

Sherry

That's incredible.  Your quilts really are spectacular!

MaryL
Kyla  =^..^= - 19 Mar 2008 07:41 GMT
Hi Sherry, It's nice to see you back:)  Wow, you've really been going
through a LOT.  So sorry about your surgeries, , your DH's bad car accident,
is he okay?
and your dad's ill health too.  Wow.
Um, would you 'please' send me your snail mail address and I'll send you a
Cat card, with no confetti in it, unless you want some, and I'll write you a
note that will hopefully cheer you up. Where do you live BTW?
Your quilts are beautiful..:)
Purrs, prayers love and Bright Blessings sent to you
and your family, and scritches to your kitties.
Hug
Kyla
kyla.waterman@comcast.net
seems to be working again :)

"Sherry"
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> Sherry
polonca12000 - 25 Mar 2008 23:30 GMT
> Hi All,
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> Sherry

Your quilts are amazing, Sherry.
We are sending lots and lots of purrs for you and your family,
Polonca and Soncek
Charleen Welton - 26 Mar 2008 00:16 GMT
Glad to have you back and be well.
Charleen and the furry ones.

>> Hi All,
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> We are sending lots and lots of purrs for you and your family,
> Polonca and Soncek

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