Chinese Whispers

[Lois B.]

Here's my 2 cents. I got the quilt a bit earlier than expected too. It could have been a surprise I wasn't ready for but fortunately I did not have trips planned nor did I have houseguests which often is the case in the summer. I was able to accomodate the change. It could have been different had I planned my summer differently. Just because we are ahead of schedule do we have to stay ahead of schedule? I believe the commitment we agreed to for this project is to be available to work on it during the time we expected to have the quilt in the first place. There are extra days already added to deal with Holidays.

[Nancy R.]

I think that it's fine if we end up back at the original schedule. But it's also good to try to get the quilt done as quickly as possible just because you never know what is going to happen, as we've seen several times already. I don't think there should be any pressure on Rosemary (and we don't seem like the kind of group that pressures people anyway), but if she happens to get it done earlier than the original time, then that's great. If the person that receives it early can't work on it at that time, then so be it. But at least the uncertainties of the post are out of the way and the receiver has more time to think about their design while doing whatever else they need to do.

I guess I'm just saying -- it's all good. (Or I'm saying nothing at all, which is usually the case for me...)

Nancy

[Nancy R.]

Imagine that...a Lizard having trouble with her values? :roll:

[Nancy R.]

Even worse! Not enough fabrics to choose from :shock:

A digital camera with a monochrome/black & white setting is a sanity saver :wink:

[Lorna B.]

Even worse! Not enough fabrics to choose from :shock:

A digital camera with a monochrome/black & white setting is a sanity saver :wink:

You can come back down and go through my stash...I'll help! :wink:

[Lorna B.]

Off Topic - but then since I can't talk about what is on topic, does that make talking off topic on topic?

A couple of weeks ago I strolled into a local(ish) gentleman's outfitters, that also does alterations with my CV to see if they had any openings for an alterations tailoress. They said no because it is the 'flat season' (not much work coming in) but would I like to go in the following week for a try out so that they could see what I could do. Well, I did this last Thursday - horribly slow at shortening the jacket sleeves but good finish eventually. Again 'we don't have the work at the moment but could they call on me next year when it picks up.' Yes says I.

Yesterday a phone call, the man who does the jackets has handed in his notice and would I be interested in starting with them for 3 full days per week... in 2 weeks time! - Does a bear c**p in the woods! Yes pleeease! A bit of negotation since I have to give 1 months notice to the school, but because school is across midday, I can start with part-time mornings until I have worked my notice and then after the school half term I will be working exclusively for them. Three times the hours, compacted into 3 days, and I won't have to sort out playground squabbles and obstreperous kids. YEE HA! 8)

The only down side is that they start at 8am! I really don't do mornings :evil: - Izzy laughed her head off at that last bit of the news, delightful child that she is. :roll:

[Margo C.]

Good for you Rosemary! Best of luck with your new adventure!!

[Nancy R.]

Congratulations! (And I just love Izzy!!)

Nancy

[wendy w.]

Great news Rosemary

[Rita C.]

That's great Rosemary. I hope it goes really well.

[karen f.]

Congrats Rosemary! Enjoy your new job.

[Renata L.]

That is great news, Rosemary--congratulations on the new job!

[Lois B.]

Congratulations! I am liking Izzy too!

[Lorna B.]

Rosemary, congratulations! That's great.

[Norma H.]

Congratulations, Rosemary!