thanks ... sorry about all of that ... I'm not very good in the 'patience' department ...

had some cheese now ... I'm okay!! :rm_milk: (there's no cheese emoticons!) LOL

Vonn...don't wait for things to happen. If SSDI isn't fast, then do the quilt thing...
why wait? You only have this VERY moment. What do you want to do with it? Not what do you wish would happen, but what do YOU want to DO with it?

No regrets...the past is gone. Just learn from it with a quiet heart. The universe forgives all transgressions...look what was made from dinosaurs...diamonds!

You are a creative child of the universe. Use your gifts. If it's only a smile and a wave to a neighbor, or looking into the eyes and smiling at a person in a wheelchair as you pass by, then make that your gift. We all have things to share...and if we can get compensated for these gifts by payment, then we deserve it.
I have always been blocked by writing, because I always felt it wasn't good enough to sell. So that becomes my self-fulfilling prophecy. Now I am trying to write just to do it, regardless of whether anyone else will read it. Because this is a gift that I was given, and I need to use it regardless of what becomes of it.
So use your gifts, Vonn. And don't invalidate your worth...we are all shining inside...but the veils of fear and doubt cover it up.
Off of the soap box now...go enjoy the afternoon...take a walk, breathe in the air...oops. Off of the box. Bye.

thanks, Debbie .. and everyone ...

I love making the quilts - something I had to teach myself when the doctors didn't want me returning to the 'work' force .. and all my life I'd get "Vonn!! you can't keep giving stuff away!!" ... so, I figured that having an outreach program - I can give away all I want ...

it's been so awesome to make things and send them off to surprise people - is exciting ...

I've always been in control .. independent .. making it on my own .. stayed (okay- VEERED) away from marriage and having kids .. altho, I love doing this for kids! (btw, everyone is a 'kid' in my book - even if you're 97+!)

now that I packed alot of stuff ... I'm going to re-organize and get rid of more stuff to have room to do what I love to do - quilt, paint, and knit (yes, I have a knitting machine that needs attention to make things!!)

I don't like to let my guard down ... and try not to ... I grew up that showing emotions was not allowed ...

thanks again for listening ...

Every time I put that quilt on my lap, Rocky makes a bee-line for it. :D He likes it fuzzy-side-up though. :D

Vonn,

You're so talented, not to mention generous and adorable!!! :You-Rock: Now you straighten up Missy and don't make me drive up there!

You're our Vonnie and we want you happy, y'here? :hug:

thanks, Wiz ... I know YOU .. YOU would drive up here - you fear NOTHING!! :eek:

hmmm ... what I've heard about all these cats and quilts ... maybe we're on to something here!! :D

please, share nicely!!

Quilts for Cats!:p Now that's an idea! Cat people will do anything for their cats. Dog people will do anything for their dogs. I read somewhere, a long time ago, about the total dollars American's spend on things for the pets. It some huge amount.

What ever you decide Vonn, we are right behind you supporting you and cheering you on.:hug:

What a COOL idea!! I know Napervilllians would buy things like that for their pets...and we have a couple of great art/craft sales here. Have you done those, Vonn?

I love things that people make...I used to crochet simple patterned baby blankets, because my brain can't figure out anything complex. But I loved making them and seeing moms' faces light up when they saw them. So I understand why you do this, Vonn. It's such a joy to create something for someone...what a gift you have!
And Wiz, I'll drive up with ya...

I bought my DH an ultralight fishing pole for Christmas. He has been looking at them, so I walked around, make-believing I knew what I was looking at:rolleyes:
It's pretty, at least. The reel is silver and shiny blue;) That's all I care about!

I also bought him some small thingies to catch crappies with...our neighbors up north go out and their 11 yr. old dd loves to do it, so my DH thought it would be fun.
It's always fun to buy the supplies...that's why I loved starting each school year...all the new pens, pencils, and the crayons that looked so pretty...then you had to use them:mad:

Mine too, Wiz! They both try to lay on it at the same time and they totally cover it up.....you can't even see it underneath their tubby butts!

You could name your business "Crazy Cat Quilts"!! I'd buy another quilt for my babies. People will buy things for their pets before they buy things for themselves.

you guys are actually TOO funny!!!

but, not! I have a BUNCH of leftover fleece (seeing that they like THAT side anyways) and can't just toss it ...

let me see what I can dream up that is versatile for both critters! (then you can reclaim YOUR quilt!! too funny!!) those that I've sent quilts to, have cats - and have told me the SAME story ... and all these people LIVE in TOTALLY different places!!

talk about a new marketing strategy!!

(p.s. yes, Kelly and Debbie and Trish and Wiz ... and others ... banks will LOAN money to people to start a small business for cat/dog clothes than they would loan someone with a gift shop! I know - I didn't get the loan! LOL)