Two of my friends from exercise and I went to see the "Da Vinci Code" yesterday. So many of our reviewers had panned it, that I was concerned I wouldn't like it, but it wasn't as bad as they said.
Yes....they "talk, talk, talk, talk, talk," and then they "run, run, run, run run," repeatedly, but that's the way the the story is set down in the book. Ron Howard was amazingly faithful to the book, and that may make the story line a little difficult to follow in movie format, but I enjoyed it, and would recommend it to those of you who like mysteries.
I was in the car Monday, with Elegante Mother. I commented that there was something trivial that was making me rather cranky. She thought that we get cranky over the trivial stuff because we might actually change what bothers us. We tend to ignore the huge issues, or try not to be stressed out over them, because there isn't much we can do to rectify the situation. In two sentences, she hit the nail on the head.
I've been gardening. I know...that's not news. I'm taking the day off from gardening and exercise because I've done so much gardening lately that my back has flared up. I still have to get all those plants into the ground, just not today. I'll have to read back through my posts to see if I've told you what I have in mind for the garden under the front windows.
I've made a start on the hand print quilt. I laid out about 20 of the blocks last night, so that I could reassure myself there would be adequate contrast between the amber and the navy blue. There is; I needn't have worried. In a few places, the satin stitching that outlines the hands will help to create the contrast, but for the most part, things will be fine. I spent the morning preparing letters and packets for those of the family who have not yet given me the outline of their hand. One of my nieces is an expert at satin stitching, and she is going to give me some help. I have to get the blocks to her as soon as possible, because her free time runs out soon. Progress.....I'm making progress.
The exercise ladies have been providing me with their recipes from the luncheon. I've promised to type them up and print them for the class. One more little chore to get out of the way.
The Red Hat Ladies will be here for luncheon on Saturday. So far, eight out of forty-some will be here, but I suspect that more have forgotten to call to let me know they will be attending. BTW...isn't it lovely that some women will call to let you know they CAN'T attend?? I had two very nice calls with women who have other commitments. I'll set two tables, just in case. I have napkins and two table cloths to iron, and I have to put away my hand print paraphernalia. If I can get back to the gardens, I'll plant some of the plants at the front of the house. The exercise ladies thought I should make the baked ziti for the Red Hatters. We should have a lovely day.
My oldest sis and her daughter flew to Perth last week. Two of her grandchildren are graduating from high school this weekend. The flight went well, the plans for the graduation and the following party sound awesome, and her grandson is the valedictorian for the class. GO OZ!!
I've just begun "The Other Boleyn Girl," the first of my summer reads. One of my nieces, the one who has put me on to historical fiction and good reads, gave it to me for Christmas. So far, I can tell you that I'm relieved that I don't live in a time when my parents saw me as a pawn for political advantage!
I hope you all have a great weekend, with sunshine, cool temperatures and lots of loafing time!
Comments (7)
Great news on your oldest sis and her family. You must be proud of them (you seem to have a family, all members of which you can be proud--justifiably!)
Would it kill you to remind us what your plans are, for under the front windows, so that (even if you have blogged about it, before) we don't have to go find it to refresh our memories?? Talk about little annoyances...my memory is about as little as it gets! *grinning*
You are still planting, up there, but I've given it up for the season. Maybe in the fall, I'll plant some more. This morning, I "re-did" my watering arrangement for the foundation planting to one side of our front door. Took out the oozers and put in sprinkler-on-a-stakes that are made to be inserted between lengths of watering hose. Mostly, the two sprinklers will be watering weeds; but, as a work-in-progress, I must believe that, eventually, the area will look good. Until then--no photos!! The rest of my time went into pulling tree seedlings and weeds in the foundation plantings to the opposite side of the front door, and in the strawberry patch. Discovered that the birds got all of the cherries, but one gooseberry was ripe enough for me to eat (delish!)
Posted by Cop Car | June 7, 2006 12:56 PM
Posted on June 7, 2006 12:56
Buffy,
I'm glad you enjoyed the Davinci Code. It's currently out over here and the Husband and I are debating whether or not to go to see it. Perhaps we'll go. I hope so.
Sorry to hear about your back. I can guess how frustrated you must be to have that flare up while you are trying to do things in the garden but please be careful not to do too much as you'll just suffer for it in the long term.
I hope you enjoy yourself with your Red Hat ladies. As far as I know they don't meet over here but they certainly sound interesting.
I LOVED reading "The Other Boleyn Girl". I found it one of those books that totally captured my interest and I just couldn't put it down, it was so compelling. I hope you enjoy it too and that it doesn't get too much in your way for your preparations for Saturday.
Posted by Adele | June 8, 2006 11:55 AM
Posted on June 8, 2006 11:55
You two (Buffy and Adele) are plotting against me. With such endorsements, can I not read a book? Thanks for the idea/suggestion.
Posted by Cop Car | June 8, 2006 4:54 PM
Posted on June 8, 2006 16:54
Cop Car, I'm still planting because we had so many rain days in May. We hope to get things in by the first of June, but it doesn't always work that way. My youngest sis is coming for a very short visit starting SUnday night, and I may ask for her help getting plants into the ground. I think that's even more important than gettin the rose bed weeded.
I don't have a watering system in place, and I really need one in several places. Instead, I rely on hand watering the containers, and using a sprinkler occasionally on the flower beds closest to the house.
We didn't have much luck with fruit trees when we moved here. I wonder if the rabbits got those, too!
Thanks for the kind words about my family. *S*
Posted by buffy | June 8, 2006 8:02 PM
Posted on June 8, 2006 20:02
Adele, I hope you get to see the Da Vinci Code. Howard kept to the book fairly well, and it's a treat to see the Louvre and some of the churches.
I know you're right about not overdoing. I stayed out of the gardens for two days this week, and it's put me really far behind. I had hoped to have the area at the front planted before the Red Hat Ladies arrived, but it's not going to happen. They'll understand; I'm sure.
My niece finds the most wonderful books for me to read. I'm barely a chapter into the story, and I've had to set it aside while I get things done for Saturday. Then my sis is coming...so it won't be until Wednesday that I pick it up again. I'm even more eager to read it now that I know you recommend it too.
Thanks for stopping by. It's nice to hear from you.
Posted by buffy | June 8, 2006 8:13 PM
Posted on June 8, 2006 20:13
Talking about the Red Hat ladies incidentally I looked at their website this weekend and found that there is a Chapter in my town - one of only ten in all of England. So I've sent them an e-mail. Whether anything comes of it I don't know but let's see.
Posted by Adele | June 12, 2006 3:51 AM
Posted on June 12, 2006 03:51
WOOHOOOOOOOO!! We hope they are as much a hoot as our group can be. Let us know about your first visit to them.
Posted by buffy | June 12, 2006 1:09 PM
Posted on June 12, 2006 13:09