I Like Thursday: November Thanks

November was a rock-and-roll month.  I pushed myself to get things done and to prep for my mother's move.  Whew.  Now I need to slow down and take a break (which is often easier said than done).

Lots of success, though; lots to like and be grateful for.  Good things to link up with LeeAnna at I Like Thursday.

I spent a chunk of time reupholstering chairs, refurbishing a Singer 201 and refinishing the cabinet.  Isn't the purple handsome on the chairs?  I even had enough to cover the sewing machine cabinet's bench.

 

Rob helped fix the sewing machine - he replaced the wiring and wrestled with the bulb.  We both tried to get the new belt to work, but it was too big.  The new replacement arrived Saturday and works great!  Maybe there will be sewing this weekend?  Check out this post for before and after photos of the machine and cabinet. I am so pleased with the results.

Ghost has been back several times this month.  Our yard is a good place to ruminate, I guess.  What a difference between white and brown deer.  See Ghost's friend?  We always enjoy seeing Ghost (although I'm not so thrilled she ate the last of my kale).

I was so surprised when Mom pulled this bag out of her closet that I immediately snapped a photo to sent to Rob.  We gave up looking for this shopping bag over five years ago - it's been hiding out at Mom's this whole time!  It was one of Rob's favorite shopping bags.  Mystery solved!

The main focus of the month - Mom moved house last weekend.  My sister and I schlepped up to Newbury for last minute packing.  I'm so grateful my sister was able to come - I couldn't have done it without her.  It was a sprint to the finish line.  The movers were wonderful.  They cleared out the house in two hours and after a long drive they wrapped up at the new place by 4pm.  It will take time to settle in and make the new place a home.  It's good to see the pile of collapsed boxes grow.  I am thrilled she now lives less than a half hour away.

The moving stress was compounded by the loss of a long-time friend and then a relative within two days of each other.  We knew each were in hospice, but it was a lot to take in all at once.

My awesome sister gifted me with a session of acupressure, which I've never tried before.  The practitioner was lovely and lives just up the road.  I will need to do that again!  I scheduled that for Sunday morning and then did absolutely nothing for the rest of the day.  Guilt-free glued to the couch.  It was the perfect way to start a week of vacation.

What a month!  There's still a few days to go.  Just think what I could accomplish!  LOL