Goodbye

 

Learning to live again

It has been 8 month since I said goodbye to my friend, and  husband, Gene.   For almost 30 years we smiled, we fought, we cried: together.  We shared dreams, traveled the states, and reveled in the beauty of this country.  I am thankful for the experience of seeing the impact of the immigrants that came to our country !  The Irish of the north, the Spanish on the south, the French/Candians.  They have left an influence of the food, religion, and strength of their culture  here.  We traveled throughout the south.  We ate Cajun food, Mexican food, and french food.  Although they were very different, they brought their little piece of home.  

I still want to travel and explore.  last summer I went into Boston.  First to Haymarket then to the waterfront, Fanuil Hall, and some of the Emerald walkway.   Went to see the Moonwalkers with Katie, explored the Ferry to Boston and back with Erin. Just learning to live again but without Gene

In Memory of Eugene F Kelly Jr

Loving the New Camera

 While waiting for our health issues to resolve, I have been practicing with the new camera

April 8, 2024

I took pictures of the eclipse. Gene and I went to Great Hill though we probably could have stayed at the house.  I got the eye glasses for the eclipse and also a special filter for the camera.  The eclipse was incredible

May 9 2024

Today the news reported that there were sunspots on the sun!  Out came the camera!!

Well, I did a thing!

 I bought a new camera!  It is a Nikon Coolpix P950.  It has the zoom that I want to photograph wildlife and the feel of an DSLR!

I am just practicing right now but...   Take a look at the picture of the moon!!  

More to come

New Hampshire Boondocking! Publishing a little late. :)

 Summer In New Hampshire!

We are in Bethlehem ,  New Hampshire.   Gene's sister and brother in law have a wonderful house on  some lovely land overlooking the White Mountains.  We are here for a family gathering and came up early.  Oh the view!  Boondocking is a wonderful thing.    It is so quiet and peaceful.

Hello World!

 We have been back since May.  We came home to get the boat in the water and ready for sale.  Well, after 2 new batteries and some scheduled maintenance , the boat when in the water.  4th of July!  Washing the interior, exterior.....  The boat is ready.  Now we need to launch the rubber raft.  

South of Boston Quilts for Kids:

While I have been home I have joined a quilting organization called South of Boston Quilts for Kids.  Gene's cousin's wife has a friend that is always looking for quilters and gave her my # .  My first visit, I got a kit to make a quilt, all pre cut with material that had ben donated to the organization.  There were only about half a dozen of us but the number varies rom week to week.  I am learning from some very impressive  women!  I am humbled by the knowledge and skill of these members.  I watch and learn as these women sew, piece, and machine quilt material into beautiful, comfy, huggable quilts for kids, elders, homeless, premies,.........

I am learning how to select fabric for different patterns.  I watch as they free motion quilt.  I watch with envy as they use a walking foot for make such beautiful patterns of lines, circles, triangles and other shapes.  

I have make quilts before.  I have made tied quilts for each of my children,  more like comfort quilts.   Last year I started to hand quilt.  very relaxing.  

This was the first quilt that I made.  30 + years ago.  I was well loved and falling apart, so I hand quilted it together to keep it together for future generations, I hope.  Love it.

Well that started me on  a quest to hand quilt.  Next came a quilt that I made for Mom in 1985.  I gave that to my sister Maureen when it was done. 

This was pre hand quilting. :)

These are the quilts that I am working on for the organization.  

This is ready to begin machine quilting

This is the next on to be quilted.

I have also cut material for a Halloween Quilt that I will be piecing soon and then finishing to donate.  

All of the fabric that we use was donated at some point.  If anyone feels compelled to donate, we need lots of batting!!!!  :)

I quess more to come as I move along my road to learning, sewing, and donating quilts!!!

Deb