buttons and elastic loops?

Excellent suggestion, Suze. 

No hips yet.  They are still the original model.  Darned arthritis!

Sandy in TX (Centergranny) said:

I took his shoe and sock off tonight to see a blood blister had formed right beside the sore.

So sorry to hear that.  I'm sure he's seeing a wound care professional.  Do they have any suggestions for protecting his feet?

viola (sissly4) said:

Hope you got my letter

Viola, I did get your very nice letter.  Writing letters is a lost art now.  I used to get many and write many but now communicate by email and text.  I miss getting the news the "old fashioned way", even if I did have to wait for it.  The world was slower then.

Maybe.  I'm just haven't been able to get going.  I want it done by the time Carrie is home so that she can quilt it and I can get it bound and in the mail before my surgery.

Ami_Quilts (sewingupasto) said:

There are really no distractions as I am the only one here

A busy time for you.  I thought your oldest daughter was living in the NM house?  Hope you can get it all done and ready for sale.  It is a lot of work.

I loved the pice riding the mower. I loved it when I got to go to NJ. We always got to help our BIL and would do his big  yard. 
except Toby got a little close to the septic wet area and scared DBIL to death. 
your homestead is beautiful

To funny!!! Hi glad to have you back on.