Knees and sewing machine

Got my second cortisone shot in my knee yesterday, first one was in January and the Dr said back then *see you in April. Well I was waiting for the horrible pain to return in April but it didn't happen. I did get back to the point where stairs were hard and grocery shopping too, the cart is my crutch, mowing the lawn seemed impossible, but the constant pain is not there, Just comes around when I get the slightest active. So I finally decided (with Dad pushing me) to go and get this done. I didn't keep any sort of log on how things went day by day and now I wish I had so I know what to expect this round, It's only been 24 hours, but right now I feel no difference. Seems like last time things improved immediately, Dr says if the shots work for me then maybe that's all I will need, 3 per year is safe so he says because it's a small dose ( I looked at that fat needle and stuff was in it up to the number 5 er would that be 5cc's don't know it's a fat syringe ) I had no problem with it hurting like the first time, Sure hope it kicks in soon.

On the other hand I was able to plant a few thing in the garden, tomato/peppers/radishes/n some kinda pea pods, Flowers in pots are drowning they are not draining like they should. Naturally the garden will be another bust this year, Oh well.

Next report is about this old treadle sewing machine, it's on display in my dining room but really not working, but my brother saw it and was really impressed, then suddenly he had a sewing machine job for me, boy was my face red when I had to tell him it don't work just yet.
This time last year I got a business card from a fellow who's name escapes me now but Paddy boy directed me to him saying he may have the top I needed. This poor fellow had tons of random stuff and he was tired, he didn't have what I needed but nearly begged me to take what I want and he was done with the business, not wanting to make any profits, just wanted to get rid of his hoard. I didn't take anything but he did direct me to the sewing machine man Boy is this fella passionate about sewing machines, his little shop was like going back in time, with old machines on display, his calling card says Sewing machines Bought. Sold. Traded. Repaired. Taught & talked about

He was all fired up about me restoring an old treadle, ( I think he was even holding back a huge hug about that )lol. I bought the belts I needed and he threw in the gasket for the bobbin winder, then taught me about why the other machine is falling from it's cabinet..
Right away I installed the belt he explained how to properly do that, and then I proceeded to peddle the treadle, took a few tries because see you need to get the rhythm going so's the wheel will spin counter clockwise, my first few attempts it was going back and forth, not good.
Finally when I got the rhythm it spun and spun like it should BUT the whole machine was jumping around sorta like those Easter toys you wind up and they Jump around, the whole house was shaking. Not to mention just a few minutes of that and I felt like I just ran a marathon.
Bottom line is just a few more tweaks and maybe this vintage toy will really sew stuff. Won't that rock? (the house)

quick update, 53 hours after cortisone shot, still no change, still a one stair at a time sorta girl. ugh
#2 quick update, I went up the stairs like a normal person without even thinking about it.. gonna try  bike ride later today  *whew*

Things I have been doing lately

first here is one of the bridges at our local Elizabeth park, I don't know what the plans are but they are ripping this lovely bridge apart.

Flowers from Sarah, only half were opened Now though they r all opened and it's BEAUTIFUL!

another shot of the Bridge

Crochet club challenge
Fake picnic, this is the best way to lose weight

Crochet club challenge, make something different from an egg shape

Simple idea, 2 dish rags tied together.
 items come with this poem ( I have no idea who wrote it)
Now don't get excited,
And don't be misled.
These pants aren't for you,
But your kitchen instead.

So when you are finished
with thanks and good wishes,
Just untie the ribbons
and go do your dishes.

A Brush with Fame

What a nice surprise I got when Cynthia (Cousin Dino) sent e-mail telling us all about a commercial their Grand son will be in on Public TV. We get to see the preview now at this link
Seth is doing the message called Punishment and Reward.

We are all very proud of you Seth!!

There are good bombs

By now we all know how hard it is to get me out of the house. Something new to me has caught my attention, YARN BOMBING!! Now I would never go to the extreme like photos you can view on google images. but none the less my tiny bombs are just as fun, A group I belong to on face book called Treblemaking hookers have officially named tomorrow Saturday April 27th as Global Yarn bomb day. Just bomb anything/ take a pic/ submit/ like Claudia Everest Face book page *idrawdogs* and have  another fun chance to maybe win one of her cartoon drawings, she's really talented imho

https://www.facebook.com/idrawdogs

kreepykimsofia   

kreepykim will explain the rules on her blog if your interested.
Anyway, I felt like a criminal hanging flowers and junk here and there, sneaking around as if I am up to something no good. gez was I nervous, Rule is though to put a tag on items saying they can take if they like, anything left I need to go back in three weeks and take them down. No Problem

Just how sweet & cute & wonderful

Alright I am old

Now I get why old people are so crabby. It's the never ending aches and pains, taking their tole on old bodies. Looking down at their arms and legs, looks like a vacation at the Grand Canyon, what with all the deep crevices and valleys'. The skins incredible map like features. Needing pee pads because the toilet is suddenly like miles away. Hair graying and frizzy, nothing will calm the storm on our heads. Not to mention the extra hair growth on our chins, I will never figure why that happens. Shuffling along feeling like your taking a power walk. Taking one step at a time to the porch or basement when back in the day you may have even skipped a step and sprinted on down or up. What did you go into your friggen kitchen for? So Yes. I have turned so very crabby. I believe this is just part of life. I am sure we will all do it so this is just a heads up for anyone under 50, prepare yourselves.
How you say? Start the day you are born, eat right, keep moving, be careful, don't over do it and put your back out before your time. Stay away from toxic anything, products your unsure of, Paints, insecticides, hair dyes, perfume, sprays of any kind. (Notice I don't mention cigs) Gotta have some kind of vise and oh well this one is mine. I dunno, maybe use vinegar and baking soda as your main cleaning product, it's been on the market for centuries, that and aspirin I think is pretty safe.
So I am done venting for now, so sorry anyone who's feeling I may have hurt with my crabbyness. Guess I'll go for a nap Granny style....

Had to give the Orka another try

I only added 20 more photos this one is around 92 pics and figured I needed to slow it down from 7.00 to 0.20 a huge difference but wow if you want to make a huge movie it would take 2000 pics.