Nor’easter on the Way

Get ready! Bombogenesis heading our way!!! A nor’easter with strong winds and heavy rain is coming. We cannot complain though as we have been having gorgeous autumn weather. The foliage has been disappointing, but the temperatures have been amazing.

This photo was taken last Thursday while on a walk with friends at Webb State Memorial Park in North Weymouth. We had brought our chairs, and it was warm enough to enjoy our picnic lunches and to catch up with each other. 

Six of us were able to gather, but we also ran in to two other happy retirees who were enjoying the park. We are hoping that we might sneak in one more walk/ picnic this season so the rest of our  group might be able to join us. We are a big group of happy retirees who all worked in the Weymouth Public Schools. All were exceptional, dedicated educators who are now enjoying the next chapter of their lives. Carol, second from the left, has done a fantastic job through the years of keeping us together. I’m blessed to be part of two wonderful groups of teacher retirees who regularly get together as much as the pandemic has allowed. We all miss out restaurant gatherings, but no one at this point feels comfortable with indoor dining. Fingers crossed things may improve by spring.

I’m happy to report that my quilting mojo is returning. I actually finished quilting a Halloween piece while watching two football games on Sunday afternoon. Both the Patriots and the Buccaneers had victories. I stitched the binding last night, so after adding a few more embellishment it should be ready for a post later this week. I also finished a very time consuming Halloween cross stitch piece that I will FFO later today or tomorrow.

To give you an idea of how long cross stitch takes to do, this little pillow represents three full evenings of stitching. I still have to add the candy and finish filling in the pumpkin. Isn’t this needle minder adorable!

Look who is back. There were six more in the front side yard. Good grief.

Finally, under the category of What’s Up with That??? Look what I spotted on the top shelf in the cereal section. The small strip across the bowls reads, “Made with DUNKIN’ coffee.” Rushed for time in the morning? Then pour yourself a hearty bowl of Caramel Macchiato or Mocha Latte! Goodness gracious!!!

Stay safe. Keep smiling.