I had to take a picture of my little Christmas tree and candles that are sitting on the pretty mini table runner from my gmttwss.  It looks so cheerful.  I'm a happy recipient.....for those of you that don't know what gmtt....means it's the acronym for "get me through the winter secret sis".

I decided if I posted these photos of my creative world that has turned into a small replica of a landfill  I would be so embarrassed that I would clean it up and out.  I can't work in chaos so I will spend the day de-cluttering this room so I can mess it up all over again.

 

Here are the 4 table runners left after Kathy and Robin picked there's out.  I tried to do a close up to show the decorative stitch but it doesn't show too well.  I decided not to do the yoyo flowers, didn't look right to me. 

Kathy hard at work.

Our hardworking hostess and cook.  Meal was awesome!!!

Kathy's pretty table setting for Thanksgiving.  Had a lovely day and wonderful meal.

Watermelon Rind Pickles

Rind of one large watermelon
1 T. powdered alum
7 c. sugar
2 c. white vinegar
1/4 t. oil of cloves
1/2 t. oil of cinnamon

Use a potato peeler to peel the green outer rind, leave a trace of pink on the inside for color.  Cut rind into bite size pieces, pour cold water mixed with alum over to cover and let sit overnight.  Drain well.  Bring next 4 ingredients to a boil.  Add drained watermelon rind and bring to a boil again.  Set aside until next morning.  Bring mixture to a boil again, set aside.  Third morning bring to a boil again, seal in hot sterilized jars.  (I put the hot jars in a boiling water bath for 15 min.)  Makes about 7 pints.

Had a lovely Thanksgiving day with Kathy, Robin, Mike, Emily, Katie and William at Kathy's house.  It looked so nice and the floors in the living room and dining room looked beautiful.  George sanded them and refinished them.  Played a lot with fur baby Patsy.  She loves company but was one worn out puppy at the end of the day. 

I let Kathy and Robin pick out the table runners they wanted, they turned out really nice.  I'll post a picture tomorrow.  I want to make a couple more for teachers' gifts for this  year.

George went over and worked on the Christmas lights for Lou and Terri's yard.  Don't think he's quite finished yet and needs Mike's help, so maybe tomorrow.

I think I spent too much time on my feet the last couple of days and have had a lot of pain in my right foot.  I probably should have called the Dr. today but didn't, if it's not better tomorrow may make a visit with Urgent Care.  The pain is from the arch at the bottom of my foot up the ankle.

It's time for me to call it a day, watch the news and go get in my nice cozy, flannel sheets.  Glad I've got them tonight, it is cold outside.