Never Underestimate the Old Guy in His Pajamas

A to Z challenge letter of the Day is N. The following is a story about the Mr. and the post title. The above image is not a depiction of him. Just some guy - with a gun. 

We live down a long, dirt rural road. In the past couple of months, we have had random salesmen drive up our road and come to the front of our house, trying to sell God knows what. Whenever a stranger comes to the front door, the Mr. is always armed. The first salesman was told to leave and did so. 

Salesman no. 2 knocked aggressively on the front door (rather than use the doorbell). The Mr. asked what did he want and what company was he with. Salesman wouldn't answer either question. Salesman mumbled something about prequalified. The Mr. said, "it is time for you to leave. Bye, bye." Salesman mockingly replied, "Bye, bye?" and took a step forward. At that point the Mr. pulled out his weapon and repeated, "it is time for you to go bye, bye. You need to leave now." 

I was pulling up to the house just as salesman was hurriedly leaving. We don't know what salesman had planned. We couldn't afford to find out. Law enforcement up here is for after-the-fact. 

Just as the post title suggests Never Underestimate the Old Guy in his Pajamas. He might be carrying a gun.

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A to Z Challenge letter O features the movie Office Space. 

My eBay Milestones

Putting in a Pattern of the Day a groovy 1966 McCall's. Before I became a sewing pattern seller on eBay, I was a sewing pattern collector. It didn't matter if the pattern was cut, I scanned in the images of those vintage ones. Some I have kept, the majority I sent back to the Great Thrift Shop Beyond.

Every once in awhile one should celebrate their milestones. A quick mention on my eBay-related ones: I have 2,800+ active listings and 1,000 buyers have left positive feedback. 

A to Z challenge letter N is Never Underestimate an Old Guy in his Pajamas. 

Latch Hooking and Lucky

The latch hooking part of this project is done! This is what I have been working on for the past 3-1/2 months. I fell in love with this project when I purchased a mystery box of craphts from my fav online auction site. This creation is destined for entry in the crafts category at the California State Fair. 

Next step is to trim the canvas and hand-sew it to the backing with extra-strength thread. Below is the close-up image of the pink flower while it was in process.  

Interesting that this latch hooking craft has entered my life again. It was popular back in the 1970s. I have scads of this rug yarn now.  I bought a few lots online and have found some at thrift. My next project will be colorful mushrooms in a black chiaroscora background. I have already ordered the latch hook canvas. 

A to Z challenge letter L features Little Lucky. She is the youngest of my two cats on the ranch. 

A to Z letter M are my eBay Milestones. 

K letter day Karma

This letter K for the A to Z Challenge was the last one drafted for this challenge. An odd letter to be stumped on. 

An observation on page views, I was doing great on the first few letters with a few thousand visiting. Now, it has dropped to near nothing. Maybe its the weather? 

Also, none of my A to Z posts are trending on my popular posts gadget. Another oddity. 

Because I gots nothing on this one, I am going to rely on Boy George. 

Thoughts on Jell-O

I grabbed a few books for an eBay listing session and this Jell-O one fit the bill for the A to Z challenge letter J.  

https://www.ebay.com/itm/187122588747

This dessert was served to family and friends at weekly Sunday brunches held at our house. 

Cranberry Raspberry Jell-O

My favorite is sugar-free orange Jell-O with sliced bananas in it.

A New Identity

A to Z Challenge letter of the day is "I." For years I worked in law and management and identified as a manager or analyst. Now retired, I have formed a new identity. I am a dancer and artist. The post on tap dancing is queued up and the post on art was the "D" letter day. I went ahead and declared as an Art major. I have been a lifelong college student so that has always been part of my identity. In my drawing and composition class, we are exploring Ink Wash with India Ink. A first for me with this medium. 

For those retired, have you formed new identities? 

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A to Z Challenge letter J is just about Jell-O. 

What Was Once is Now a Habit

The image is from 1970 with me in the lead horseback riding in Sun Valley, Idaho. It has been that long since I have been able to engage in that activity. 

A to Z challenge H letter day opens with the phrase "What was once is now a habit." My newest activity I hope to make a habit is Horseback Riding. 

What has been a HOOT into retirement is returning to my childhood interests. When I was a pre-teen, I was Horse Crazy! 🐎

There was a stable within walking distance near my childhood home. At church camp, I could be found at the stables rather than sitting through a sermon. 

As a middle class family, we did not have the money for a horse. Life went on and I was horseless throughout my adult life. Until NOW. Course the Mr. has thought I've rounded the bend with this newest proposal. I just want to go horseback riding. I don't want to have a horse on the property. I have no idea how to care for a horse. 

We will see if what was once will now become a habit. 

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A to Z Challenge letter "I" reflects on a new identity.