Double Threaded Backstitch

  Wow! I like how this stitch turned out this time ..  sort of like a braid!!
  I'm now at 49.5 total hours invested .. 

My Paid Workout Program ~ only 30%

I walked 3,040 steps so far today . .
Grrr .. 
   Disappointing number!

Temperature in My Car. . pt. 3

Hey! Break time so I'm checking temperatures. It's 50*F and overcast outside and about 53*F in the car. I forgot to add passive solar heat this morning so will do it now.
We'll see what effect this has by lunchtime!!

My Paid Workout Program ~ 10% already!!

I walked 1,085 steps so far today . .
Looks like a busy day ahead. .
  Take care and be blessed!!!

Closed Blanket Stitch

   Another new stitch!! Different yet basic. A little more done on Mom's quilt.
   This brings my work to 48 total hours invested. . . .

70,000 Step/Week Challenge 91% so far . .

I walked 36,598 steps so far this week. .
That's over 15 miles!!

10,000 Step/Day Challenge ~ 87%

I walked 8,756 steps today. . .
  See you in the morning!!
                  =}

James W. Joyce Memorial Crazy Quilt

Hi! Sorry I haven't posted much today. My day was busy with planning our future and making sure to dot my T's and cross my I's!! But, seriously, I have a lot on my plate and absolutely must make sure all changes in every aspect of our lives work well with Matt's autism.
Last night and on my lunch and breaks today, I did work on this patch. I saw this stitch in a book at the library. I have no idea the name of the stitch and have embellished it with love knots for extra fun!
What do you think?
This patch brings my total hours invested to 47.25!!

Temperature in My Car . . pt. 2

Hi! Just a quick update as to my findings so far on comparison of temperature inside and outside my car. Yesterday morning I took this picture. It was 48*F both inside and outside my car at about 8:00am. This leads me to believe that an unoccupied car is the same temperature inside as the outside weather all night.
Last night we drove around a bit (an hour) with the heat on low then stopped at Bicentennial Park to play Pokémon. After sitting in the car (with the heat and engine off) over half an hour it was still 70*F in the car, but 56*F outside. I am wondering how long an occupied car retains heat overnight without running the engine? I do know that, the night Matt and I did the overnight adventure at Walmart, it was very warm and humid in the car in the morning (5:15am). How much does body heat and proper dress play in homeless surviving in vehicles over the winter?
Just now, as I entered my car on my break, I saw that it was 46*F, overcast and raining outside and only 52*F in the unoccupied car.
Hmmm ..  .
My next experiment will be adding passive solar heat to my car. We'll see what impact that has . .
Stay tuned!!!

My Paid Workout Program ~ 16% so far ..

I walked 1,675 steps so far today . .
Today I'm cleaning an apartment so may not get as many steps..
  I'll have to go play Pokémon tonight to catch up!!

"Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast . . "

1~ family ties
  2~ growth through adventure
   3~ restoration
  4~ His Will above all else
5~ power of prayer
6~ obedience to God brings blessings

Joy Dare ~ October 25th, 2016

                  3 gifts enjoying . . 

               * fun challenges
              * new beginnings
            * answered prayers

10,000 Step/Day Challenge. . 107%

I walked 10,758 steps today . .
A bit of progress . .

James W. Joyce Memorial Crazy Quilt

   I added a fancier laced cross-stitch for a little fun with colors. What do you think?
   This patch puts me at 46 total hours invested . . with a long way to go yet .  . .

James W. Joyce Memorial Crazy Quilt

   A patch with basic cross-stitch. Pink on black for contrast.
   I'm at 45 total hours invested.

1000 Marble Challenge ~ Weeks 156-159

  A bit of catching up .. .
"Awesome weeks~ had fun and got a lot of stuff done. Getting ready to get our homestead up for sale~ fun," says Matt.

Joy Dare ~ October 22-24, 2016

22nd~ a gift silent, still, strong . .
  0:)  prayers
        :) waiting
           :] faith

23rd~ 3 gifts begun . . .
    ° communication
     • future
      ° transition

24th~ 3 gifts accomplished . . .
     * a start
      * new friend in similar boat
       * reaching out

Day 297/366

   "Home is where you hang your heart." This saying is from a picture that hung on my Grandma's wall. It's very true. As long as there is patience, love and understanding there is home . . whether in a cave, tent, boat, RV or living in your car.

My Pedometer App . . This Month

I walked 234,807 steps so far this month!!

10,000 Step/Day Challenge . . 135%

I walked 13,555 steps today . .
Yes!