Monthly Archives: January 2014

Weekly Photo Challenge: Object

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

This “object” of my affection is the older of the “plus2” and will become a teenager tomorrow. Who knew 13 years of loving and watching this little girl become the beautiful young lady she is today could pass so quickly? … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Family, grandchildren, Postaday, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Object | 9 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Great Coffee

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Crema Coffee Company, Good Coffee, Maple Latte, Photography, Portland Maine, Wordless Wednesday | 8 Comments

High cost of heating fuel

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It’s cold, it’s been cold, and the forecast calls for many more cold days and weeks ahead. We have a Harmon pellet stove insert that we’ve used for about five or six years now burning New England wood pellets manufactured … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Carrier Furnace, Harmon Pellet Stoves, Heating costs, Pellet stove, Propane, Rinnai Tankless Hot Water Heater | 10 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – On the ice

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Airplane on ice, Bob House, Ice fishing, Lake Winnepesaukee, Photography, Winter, Winter activities, Wordless Wednesday | 7 Comments

Do I have ‘stupid’ written on my forehead?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’m just wondering. I remember finishing high school with honors, being first in my class in business school, and graduating college Summa Cum Laude. I didn’t see it then. I got married, had a daughter, was a stay-at-home mom, PTA … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Aging, Campfire, Humor, Master Gardener, Over 60, Robo calls, Senior citizens, Senior scams, UNH Cooperative Extension | 21 Comments

Gardening anyone?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The calendar says there are sixty more days until the first day of spring. I think it may be a little longer for us New Englanders. It’s been snowing since mid morning. We have about 4″ right now, and it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Astilbe, Blueberries, New England, Patriots Football, Photography, Raised beds, Raspberries, Snow, Tire swing, Winter | 14 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Family

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

There is family that you are born into, and there is family that you adopt. Both enrich your life. 🙂

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Family, Photography, Postaday, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Family | 7 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Barn snow melt

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Ice melt, New England Barns, Photography, Snow melt, Warming temperatures, Wordless Wednesday | 10 Comments

Yankee Quilting

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Before I go on about my latest quilting project, I want to let you know that the random generator picked #7 – Ogee from Gardens For Goldens in Northern California as the winner of the chicken table topper. Congratulations Ogee, and thank you to … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, Sewing | Tagged Baby Quilt, Chicken Table Topper, Fabric, Gardens for Goldens Blog, Goodwill Store, Joann's Fabrics, Netflix, Quilting | 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Window

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Windows of a wonderful watchmaker in Lugano, Switzerland, that we found on a trip. A beautiful watch came home for our daughter. Special people deserve special gifts. 🙂