All these “secret” projects are making for some rather difficult blog posts! I have 3 little projects in varying stages of completion, but can’t post photos of any of them.
We are finally having perfect weather — nice warm days, lots of sunlight and no rain! We set records this summer for the amount of rain we’ve had. It is wonderful to have no rain in the forecast for at least another 2 or 3 days. I think that may be the longest span of time all summer long without rain.
Exciting news today for me! I had asked to be put on the waiting list for York Heritage Quilters Guild and today got an e-mail that there are spots open. So now it’s just a matter of waiting for the application form.
As I hate to post without a picture, this is a picture of little Smokey. She was the funniest cat, always made us laugh. She was the tiniest of the three, but she definitely ruled the boys! I miss her loud voice and her antics and think about her frequently.
There’s a bit of a story regarding how Smokey came to live here. She was one of the many resident cats at the nursing home where my mother resided for the last couple of years of her life. I’m sure the residents didn’t mean to hurt her but I have a feeling that, because of limited muscle control, they may have been a bit rough when they tried to stroke her or pat her. She finally went on a hunger strike. She had bonded with my mother and with me, as I spent a lot of time there. One of the administrators finally asked me if I’d take Smokey home as they were worried she’d actually starve herself to death. I brought her home with me that very evening and never regretted it for a minute. She was the most playful of little cats and had an enormous personality. 
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She is gorgeous, so good of you to “save” her. Great picture. 🙂
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I look forward to your cat photos each week as much as I do your quilts!I tend to be a dog type, but have rescued and raised my share of orphan kittens…who can resist!
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I know what you mean about secret projects – I made 3 totes for family members and can’t post them on my blog until they get them in the mail, lol. I did a photo effects thing and “blurred” one of the pictures so my sister could see the colors, but not the actual items – it’s just not the same 🙂 I love love love your kitty pictures – I can almost hear them purring from here 🙂
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Soon you will be able to post photos of your creations… I haven’t even told my brother and his wife about my blog because I don’t want them to see the posts on their gift!!! 😎 I am about a week away from the finish!! Woohoo!Never heard of waiting for a spot and having to fill out an application to join a guild before…? Hmmmm? Am I missing something?Love the story of your little Smokey…He is lucky to have you.Happy stitchings! 😎
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You are a very kind person Cathi…Smokey was a lucky girl to have found you and the boys…love your quilt swap on the previous post..
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I know what you mean about the swaps making it difficult to blog – I’m also not used to working on several things at once as I tend to start and finish a project before starting anything else, so they seem to be taking for ever to get done.
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I know where you are coming fromabout the swaps making it difficult to put photos on my blog but I am really enjoying the challenge of making things for the swaps…..
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Your local guild has a waiting list – wow…
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Just think how fun the reveals will be on the secret projects *s*
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What a cute story. The cat is so pretty. I love gray cats. The toile chair she is on is pretty darn cute too. I love secrets.
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I have never heard of having to apply for membership in a guild. How many members does the guild have? Our guild is approaching meeting location problems as we are getting so big.
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I have never heard of having to apply for a guild membership either, Cathi. All these secrets…. are you sure you can’t just shed a little hint or something?! 😉
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Great to read that Smokey found a home with you.
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Ahh, that’s so neat to read about Smokey. And I’m happy to read about the York Heritage Quilters Guild. They’ll be pleased to have you and we’ll be glad to get Guild reports!!! 😉
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Smokey looks like a little sweetie. I’m glad that she was able to spend her years with you because you’re one of the best cat mamma’s I know of. It’s just so sad that she’s no longer with you, though. Aloha!
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