Sunday, June 09, 2013

Greetings

Greetings from Louisiana!

Another post without pictures.  No camera cord.  (sigh)

This trip was very hastily planned as I wasn't cleared to fly until Saturday, June 1st, when the doctor called me with test results.  I flew out on Tuesday.  The trip about did me in.  It took two days to recover, but I can report that all is better now.

I was awakened this morning by rumbling thunder.  O-M-G, it's raining so hard outside!  If this much rain hit Southern California, we'd be sliding off into the Pacific.  I tried standing on the porch to watch the rain, but the lightning scared me.  So I'm snuggled up on the sofa with a cup of coffee listening to it really coming down hard.  I love this kind of weather, but, of course, I'm not a farmer and I don't have to drive on the freeways today, so that's easy for me to say!

So far I haven't done much here except trips to Lowe's, Walmart and Winn-Dixie!  I was going to do some exploring today, but I guess that's out with the rain.  I sure hope I can get some boiled crawfish while I'm here.  My brother and sister-in-law had a commitment this weekend, so I was on my own.  I was invited to meet friends at a restaurant to get crawfish last night, but I had no clue how to get there, so thought it best I not get lost on dark country roads.  I'm sure Search & Rescue have more important things to do than go looking for a lost Left Coast gal!

Speaking of that, I'm reminded again and again that I'm a "foreigner" in this part of the country.  It's really funny because hardly a day goes by in California without someone asking me where I'm from - the accent, you know.  Well, two or three times this past week someone here asked me the same question.  Sheesh...

I might try to embroider a bit today.  I've had no luck thus far because of the weakness of my left hand, but I keep trying. 

I'll see if I can't pick up a camera cord this week and post some pictures.

Gosh, I'm happy as a pig in mud being here.  Too bad I've used up every bit of leave and vacation for these surgeries.  It will be a long while before I'm able to come home again.

9 comments:

Carolyn said...

That sounds like a beautiful morning in my book! I'm glad you were finally able to travel, enjoy your stay!

Karen said...

I am reminded of the song title "The Green, Green Grass of Home". A wonderful feeling to be "home" if even for only a little while.

Melanie said...

Completely Jealous....Eat purple hull peas for me. The needle and thread will always be around....Those hugs from family won't... stock up now.

Darlene said...

Enjoy being home, Vicky! Soak it all in (no pun intended). I believe you needed go home to help with your healing. ((Hugs))

Vivian said...

O.k., so here's a silly question: Since you lived in California, I always assumed that the "LA" in LA Quilter stood for Los Angeles. But now that I know you're from Louisiana does the "LA" actually refer to your bayou roots?

Glad to hear you're cleared for travel. Enjoy your stay in the Pelican State!!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

I am so happy to see you are home! I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering how you were doing. :-) Enjoy every minute!

Mimi said...

Well, I am happy you are home and enjoying your down time.

karen @ badlandsquilts said...

Enjoy & relax!

Darling Jill Quilts said...

enjoy the time in Louisiana!