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~~~THE LAST SUPPER!!!

Last evening I had a little dinner party for several neighbours since two of the couples will be leaving the country for some time.

L'll Sis and Hubby are Snowbirds and they will be gone for 6mos. and the Ramps will be away this time for 5wks. The other couple are seasonal and will be closing up their cottage very soon. So I thought it was appropriate and about time I had the party at my house.

I planned the menu which included a salad of baby greens dressed with my own dressing which by the way was very delightful.
The main course consisted of roasted pork tenderloin....

Oh stop drooling Cousin Mike.....

Then an assortment of mixed veggies that included diced carrots, cut green beans and corn all of which were tossed with a "touch" of real butter. Now for the carbs....baked potatoes that I let everyone dress for themselves and their choices were "real" butter and cottage cheese (lite of course) with my own home grown chives.

When I picked up the cottage cheese I thought it was sour cream and didn't discover the boo boo till I was setting things out and it was too late to run into town. I told my guest and much to my surprise everyone liked cottage cheese...whew! I mentioned that I had intended to grate some cheese for the spuds but now I didn't need to.

Now I know that Y'all are wondering about the desert......
Using a base of vanilla pudding I poured on top fresh fruit which had be marinating in a combination of Grand Marnier, Triple sec and 100% Maple Syrup.....

OH! Cousin ....get a grip! no squirty cream this time...LOL!

I served this desert in cocktail glasses which I find really catches every one's attention and don't forget ....presentation is 95% of a meal!
One more thing ...into each glass I poked a cylinder style cookie filled with Belgian chocolate.

I must say....the meal was quite delicious HOWEVER ....my guests are the best!!!

Enjoy the pix below....and keep holding your breath till the recent quilt is ready.


Till next time...

This is a pic of an autum quilt which I made several years ago. I took a special class in the evening to learn how to do this style....duh, I forgot what the style of patteren it is!




Below is a pic of the table centre which is sitting on that lovely quilt!

~~~~AND HERE SHE IS....ANN MARIE, I MEAN!
She is a true artist and she expresses that talent in many ways however quilting is her passion besides Ron that is...LOL!

She is working on the "Quilt" using her long arm quilting machine.

She used a circle motif and the three circles were different sizes, small, medium and large.

I have the quilted piece now and I am completing the "binding"!

When I am finished I will post pix of the Quilt showing the front and the back!
So hold your breath cuz you are in for a treat.....

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~~~~LOOK WHAT I SPOTTED.......Two beautiful White Tailed Deer getting ready to "chow down" on some of the apples which I intentionally left for them.


They have their eye on me....I think!



This is just some of the wonderful things that happen to an unsuspecting individual at sunset on a fantastic autumn day up here in Heaven.




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~~~~ SHE ESCAPED !!!

Yup, since the construction of the quilt is complete I felt the need for a mini adventure so I was off to enjoy the last of the autumn colours and pleasant sunshine.

I headed down to Grand Bend a spot on Lake Huron which is about 45min. south from Goderich. I like to check out "The Bend" a few times a year and the reconstruction of the street which leads to the main beach is not completed. It was like a disaster site. I wonder how they managed during the height of the tourist season?

On the way home I had to stop and do a little "shutter buggin" of the beautiful colours in my own backyard!

I hope you enjoy the following pix?

Till next time....

~~~~Above is a pic of the Maitland River taken from the bridge.
Below...a couple of "Duffers" playing golf on the green heading to the 9th hole.



A few brave fishermen.....


A view of the "Bridge".....

~~~Surf"s up in Grand Bend





Even some brave boaters!


The Light House in the channel at Grand Bend!

~~~Above is an updated pic of the ivy on the chimney!


This is a view from my den window...no snow yet!



This is the view I have from my sewing maching....it is fantastic when the sun is shining!

And the best ....this is what I see when I open my front door...isn't it wonderful ? I do love the fall of the year but then I love all the seasons!

I am truly blessed!

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~~~HERE ARE MY THREE "BEST" FRIENDS!!!!

A box of Kleenex, a cup and saucer containing one pack of Constant Comment (my fav) tea and my life saver or maybe sleep saver, the Neti Pot.
This is my first head cold in over four years....could it be that I have been burning the candle at both ends....Hmmmmm!

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~~~QUICK ....MAKE A WISH!
This is the beautiful rainbow that L'll Sis and I saw on our way home from Kitchener. We had another lovely lunch with our retired teacher friends and this time it was hosted by Ruth who lives out in the country.
I forgot to take a pic of the hundreds of pumpkins....well just use your imagination!


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~~~THERE SHE IS ..."THE RAVISHING HOSTESS!
That is my sweet daughter-in-law and she is a keeper! She is enjoying the fruits of her labour and the aroma of the roasting turkey on the BBQ.

Behold the Bird itself......UUUUM.....Yummy!


This is # 2 Son the "Host with the Most"! and he is so proud of the appearance of that delectable bird.


And last but not least several precious relatives also enjoying the aromas of the bird and catching the last rays of sun on such a lovely fall day!


Thank you guys for a wonderful, memory filled, much laughing, old fashioned GOOD TIME!


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~~~THANKSGIVING DINNER...WHAT A BLAST!

The pic above is of the "Three Robs" with the oldest
being so silly!
And there's Mr. Silly filling his face!
Just please don't give him a "paint brush"! LOL!
So much FUN!!!

~~~YIKES!
This is a pic of a hornets nest that is occupying this cozy area of the neighbour's
house. It is a comfort to know the little critters are leaving my dwelling alone this year.


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~~~THE COLOUR IS HAPPENING!
I spotted the ivy on the chimney is finally changing colour...I will keep you posted.....



Changing the subject a little......below is a pic of a curling stone and I hope to use it somewhere on the continuing quilt.....




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~~~~A HEART FELT ....THANK YOU!

Goes to my dear neighbours Jean and Jim! They exemplify the term of wonderful hostess and host and demonstrated their keen skills last evening at a dinner party.
It was attended by all of my "Park Family".
The food was so yummy and the conversation well, I'd have to say lively. I always learn so much on so many different topics.

Jean and Jim are seasonal and their permanent home is elsewhere.
I will miss you guys once you "close up" for the season but then I have some great memories that will comfort me all winter long.

Again...Thank you!

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~~~OH.....SO ....SAD.....CHICAGO DID NOT GET THE GAMES!

That won't stop me from visiting the city again....

"My Kinda Town....Chicago Is", I know you can hear me singing.

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~~~FINGERS CROSSED....ARMS CROSSED....EYES CROSSED....AND HOLDING MY BREATH !!!!

CHICAGO, CHICAGO, CHICAGO can you hear me singing that song. I love it!

I do hope they get the 2016 Olympics. It is such a beautiful city and I will visit it again even attend those games! It will be such a fantastic experience!


Till next time....

~~~You will need these sunglasses to view me today because I am wearing the most dazzling "crown"! Yes, crown and I earned the crown by way of being the queen of "ripping out"! YUCK! YUCK! It is a task one must do when she has NOT sewn the piece properly!


So here you can see that she has started over and now she hopes to be able to remove that darn "crown"!
Does this pic look a little painful to you? Well, it has caused her more pain than you!
She will carry on knowing that the Lesson has been learned....at least till it happens a gain!


I use a small travelling iron since the point of the iron is easier to open the seems with. And along with the tiny iron is the tiny ironing board....too cute don't you think, just too cute?


Till next time.....