Update. 08/23/2021

 Hey all! Sorry it's been so long, but, whew! I feel like I've been run ragged! Where to start....Let's see, been about a month ago, so here we go!

So I did have terrible side effects from the Arava. My blood pressure was running in the high 160s/120s. Rheumatology, who prescribed it, was not willing to do anything and just advised to stop taking it and see my PCP. I asked about the cholestyramine wash out and they said they would only prescribe it to women who were pregnant, apparently not those headed for a stroke! Fortunately, I do have the best PCP and was prescribed it and clonidine to help until after the washout. I just finished the washout and my blood pressure is slowly going back to normal. Once it's back to normal range, I'll start the sulfasalazine. Fingers crossed there!

I've been working to get my sewing machines and class done. I think I FINALLY will have the last machine of the first class so I may submit the assignment and test. I even got started on the antique machines and have one done and actually posted to sell! She's a lovely and I was surprised to how quiet the machine ran. Here she is:


Just lovely! Okay, lol, I guess I don't need to get started on those, huh!

The garden has been escaping! It started when I threw those giant pumpkin seeds out in the manure pile. I saw that the vines had been spreading out and was headed up the tree. This is what I found the other day.


A pumpkin growing in the apple tree!!! I about guarantee that is just something you don't see everyday!

Not sure how that's going to work out but there is another one growing under the giant leaves. Pictures on that as it grows a little more.

And still working on patterns. I have a couple more published on Etsy and Ravelry but still trying to get the rest done.

Think that's it for now! Take care and God Bless!!









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