Erica's Pigeons

 

 Good morning,

Our friend, Erica, now has another link in the food chain at her country home. ;)  She has homing pigeons that are "learning that they are home now" before they can be released.

 Of course, when our pups visit Erica, they are very interested in the new critters living there.

It will be fun to watch the progress of this new endeavor.

 :),

Lois

The Gang is Together Again

 Good morning,

Due to schedules, world travel, and health issues, it had been three years since a similar picture was taken of these six people all together enjoying at luncheon at the Greyhound Tavern in Northern Kentucky.

The usual suspects on the left are Kjell and me.  The couple in the middle are our friends Captain Tor (who was also our best man) and his wife Teresa (my dear friend at sea as we sailed with our husbands as well as at home).  The couple on the right are our friends Gary and Lynne.  Kjell and Gary are retired;  Captain Tor is still active.

All six of us are/were connected with Royal Caribbean International and we all live within a hundred miles of each other in the US heartland.   That's somewhat unusual since so many of our other seafaring friends live on coastlines around the world. 

 So, that's a little insight into people who are dear friends and who mean a great deal to us.  

Until next time....

Lois

Veterans Day - United States of America

 

Veterans Day - United States of America

Take time today and every day to honor and thank those who served
to keep us free and this flag flying over our great nation.

Fall Cookies!

 Good morning,

From Halloween to Thanksgiving pumpkin cookies appear everwhere!  

A wonderful client of Catherine's CPA firm always keeps her office stocked with these goodies.  She was kind enough to bring some home for Mom and Dad, too.  

Yum!

;),

Lois

Fall at Spring Grove Cemetery

 Good morning,

We live very close to Spring Grove Cemetery, a U.S. National Historical Landmark and the third largest cemetery in the United States.

Not only is this a beautiful place of eternal rest for those who are buried here, it is a beautiful place for the living to visit at any time of the year.  

Kjell and I enjoy visiting in the Fall to photograph the Fall color.

 

 Especially in the older sections of the cemetery many famous Cincinnati names appear everywhere.  Above you see the family burial site of the McAlpin family who owned one of the largest department stores in Cincinnati.

 Among them are founders of Procter and Gamble, Sterns and Foster, Supreme Court Justice Salmon P. Chase and many Civil War Officers.  A complete list is here.

I stayed with the car and took pictures while Kjell moved around with his camera.
 

Here is some fascinating reading about one of the nation's oldest cemeteries.

All the best,

Lois

On the Pillow Between Us

 Good morning,

I woke up to someone snoring and look who I found on the pillow between My Honey and me.  ;)

We said no one would ever come between us, but this leggy blond (Elsa) doesn't count.

;),

Lois

Needlework and Wood Working Update - November, 2022

 Good morning,

Welcome to this month's Needlework and Wood Working Update.  This is where we share what we've made in our wood working and needlework studios during the previous month.

We are very proud to be Etsy Star Sellers for every month since the Star Seller Program was announced, July 28, 2021.  Sellers are rewarded with Star Seller Status for Excellent Reviews, On Time Shipping with Tracking, and Quick Message Response Time.  Our EvensensProductions.com shop has had a 100% rating since the program began.  Thank you, Etsy, for the recognition!

When shopping for yourself and for gifts, we hope you'll take a look at what we have available to ship in one business day.  EvensensProductions.com  Gift wrap option is available at checkout, too.

Above you see a very special custom order guitar.  Kjell made it for the 60th birthday of our dear friend and the best man in our wedding.  The party was delayed a few weeks, but we finally got together to celebrate.  Kjell has another guitar in process in his workshop now. 

Kjell also restocked his wood plaque and photo stands in the shop this month.  We currently have them in two sizes.   Info here.

This medium weight, extra large Brilliant Rainbow and Off White Afghan Blanket is similar to others that I have made and that are sold, but this one is much larger.  This one will top a Queen Size or Double Size bed.  $190.  More images and information here.

There are three new sets of extra large double-thick 100% cotton pot holders/hot plate pads in the shop.

These are large enough for men's and women's hands and make perfect snack mats, too.

These are $20/pair and are available here. 

A warm wool blend scarf and hat set were added to the shop this month.  Scarf:  $38.  More images and information here.

The matching hat images and information are here.  $38.  One size fits most.

This was the month to make hats!

Our cloche hats make great sleep hats, helmet liners, and chemo caps.

We have dozens of them available in a variety of colors in acrylic, wool, and cotton.

From $8.  See them all out here.

 

This Tissue Topper was a custom order and has been delivered.

There are several more new Tissue Toppers in the shop this month.

There are dozens of Tissue Toppers available at $8 each and there are many colors from which to chose.  See them all here.

Thank you for your encouragement, comments, likes, shares, favorites, and your purchases, too!  We hope you'll check out our shop when shopping for unique items for yourself and for gifts.  Here's the front door of the shop where you'll find it all! 

All the very best,

Lois