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Back to paying attention to our Blog chats.  No good reasons for not adding a story or two after Houston – it is just what it is.  I know many of you can understand with some sympathy. 

I am now in Baltimore visiting my daughter and grandson…a bit of a vacation.  However, I do have my RedWork stitching to do while here.  We ALL need some NEW stuff after Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

After a weekend of kid soccer at a tournament we had lunch at P.F.Chang Sunday.  Very Tasty!!  Then some necessary shopping at Costco where we found some stuff for people and dogs.  It is fun on vacation!

 

Today I was treated to a very relaxing facial at a charming salon in Federal Hill right next to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.  So elegant and ladylike!!

Now back to my Embroidery so we have something new soon….today it is another kitty design with a doggy companion in the drawing stages in my notebook.

Enjoy getting ready for Turkey Day….Robin

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  1. WoolenSailsNovember 19, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    It looks like you had a wonderful time at market and now you can enjoy some time with your family. I can't wait to see the new design, love kitties.

    Debbie

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