It was a beautiful sight as the sun rose over the mountains yesterday. The picture doesn't do it justice at all. The snowcapped mountains didn't last long as the weather warmed up a bit. It was a two-cup of joe day as I contemplated why my California house insurance company is located in Texas and why in the world would they FLY an adjuster from there to my house just to look at a fence.
The last time this happened, they just paid me a standard price per foot without even seeing it in person, so the wait is on.
In the meantime, while rummaging though my too-large purse, I discovered an unused $25 discount card from the fabric store. It expires on 1/31, so I hot-footed it to deep in the heart so as not to lose that free money.
In case you were wondering you cannot find ANYTHING in a Tucson quilt store for $25. I required backing for this "thing". As you can tell, I'm not the least bit fond of the fabric OR the colors. Cooper will be so excited to find he's getting ANOTHER quilt!
At any rate ..... squirrel!!!!! ..... you know how that goes. I saw a piece of fabric I could not live without. Nine yards and one jelly roll later, I was in debt up to my ears. That $25 didn't go very far. A jelly roll is a package of 40 pieces of fabric, all cut into 2-1/2 wide pieces and rolled up, for those who were wondering.
Just as I got home, guess who graced my water station with their presence. I haven't seen one of these guys during the day in months and months. The two on the left are sipping from a huge semi flat bowl set up for the baby quail.
I'm pretty sure it was Mom who took off first, sauntering on down the hill.
Wait MOM!! Wait!! I need one more drink! In no time they disappeared into the desert. Cute little guys, right? But stinky and SO destructive!
SURPRISE!! Like my new truck? Yeah, you know that isn't the truth, but I sure would like to have it for my very own. This is the truck of my dreams, but sadly belongs to Mr. Chance. It's parked here while his concrete is being poured this morning. You know, in case he needs to run and get something from the store. Sadly, it will be gone in a few days when the concrete cures.
Flying an Claim adjuster out from Texas to California you must have one hell of a pricey insurance company actually most insurance companies are based in Delaware anyways almost none of them reside in your home state Too costly
ReplyDeleteYour ZIP Code is right on the edge of the Emissions / smog testing area
Smog Check Exemptions for Arizona Drivers
A vehicle may qualify for an Arizona Vehicle Emissions Testing exemption if:
* The model year is within the past 5 model years.
That’s why you didn’t get the tail pipe stick up But you will soon
Well then, I guess I have to buy a new Jeep!!! LOL
DeleteNice morning landscape picture.
ReplyDeleteI actually like the design for that quilt.
The added rain at this time is good as long as it doesn't erode your drive way.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Driveway is good so far!
DeleteLet's see..."IF" you sold all your quilts, AND you stopped buying material for new quilts, you could probably own two or three of them there trucks.... LOL
ReplyDeletePossibly ... have you check the price of them there trucks? I think they are way above my pay grade. I was lucky to get my 15 year old model for $40,000. Pretty crazy, right??
DeleteI agree with Rick about that first picture. It is beautiful with the sun on the mountains.
ReplyDeleteNice truck! Glad it's a FORD, makes it all that much prettier. Too bad it has to go 'home' in a few days. :)
Those javelinas are pretty funny looking. No offense! haha
Glad you explained the jelly roll, i thought you'd had a snack. :)
Well yes, it's a Ford. Mine is a CHEVY! Ha! Javelinas are rather funny looking. Don't get too close as they have really BIG tusks that can rip you up pretty bad.
DeleteBeautiful picture to start your day. If you are ever looking for me, don't waste your time at the quilt store 😀 would you believe I have never seen a Javelina? Hope the rain doesn't bring that adjuster flying back to you 😀
ReplyDeleteYou haven't seen a javelina? I suppose they do generally hang out at night and just as you are probably having dinner. Don't let Yuma get close to one. They have 4" long tusks that can kill a dog instantly. Probably a good thing you haven't seen one.
DeleteI'm glad Yuma doesn't run around at night. I keep him on a leash.
DeleteYes, what a wonderful view first thing in the morning. Thank you. And thanks for posting the banana bread recipe. That one sounds really special.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Judith!! I do love that recipe because it's so moist. And I probably add more bananas than I should to increase the flavor.
DeleteP.S. Hey, I think that quilt looks pretty good. I wouldn't call it a "thing."
ReplyDeleteOh perfect name!!! I'll keep it!!!
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