Why have I been so quiet? Cos it's January, and I HATE January (I hate February too by the way). I can't seem to get my brain in gear and have Bloggers' Block and Quilters' Block. Would you believe, I haven't picked up a needle or plugged a sewing machine in since before Christmas? It's just not good enough, I must get a grip.
Last week I was given a Kindle for my birthday, and I love it. It's great to be able to order a book and have it magically appear on the Kindle just a few seconds later, and I love how easy it is to use too.
I also received this lovely quilted card from Trudi. The quilting is just beautiful. Thanks so much Trudi.
Also I have acquired a "new-to-me" smartphone. It is my Mrs Nomad's old Blackberry, which she gave me when she upgraded to an iphone last week. Anyway, having registered it and got a new phone number from Orange, yesterday I've broken it already! I decided it would be a good idea to wipe all the info she had on it before I connected it to my email, so I did what they call a "security wipe". That, it turns out, was a stupid thing to do. Now I have lost the option to connect to any email unless it's a special business one. Not quite sure what to do about this as the obvious solution of doing a "restore" didn't work.
Anyway, talking of Christmas (well I did mention it earlier), The Christmas Quiltalong will be back soon. I'll let you all know the details just as soon as we've worked them out.
I do hope you get your Blackberry up to full speed. That technology has left me in its dust. I use my cellphone so little, I downsized to the "grandparent" program--saved me a bundle. My texting is improving, but my thumbs still hit too many keys! LOL! Kindle is on my Amazon wish list--someday :) Sounds like a great thing to have.
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January is such a dull month!!! Hope you get your verve back soon.
oh technology dont get me started! I cant get my head around a phone that you can email from, or use internet! I just want my phone to be a phone! I cant get motivated to quily either is that why then....because its January!?!?
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs a break! Glad to have you back, though. Winter time is when I have the most energy and get the most accomplished. My sisters are like you..it't the warm weather that gets them motivated. I can't WAIT for the Christmas quilt alongs!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to 'hear' from you Sue, I was begining to wonder!! Big sympathy for 'Jan/February-itis' I suffer myself - DETEST February like I can't explain so this year we're back to the UK to annoy our family for most of it :-)Luv...AJ
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card from Trudi! Hope your birthday was happy!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, good to have you back. I know what you meant about quilter's block in Jan/Feb. I used to get that big time, but now I know better so I planned ahead and have so many things to do that I don't have time for the BLOCK to get at me! Funny phone business. Get yourself and iPhone. It's great - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteI think we all are a bit quiet after Christmas i know i am
ReplyDeleteI only just started to do a runner & i hadn't touched any sewing since before christmas i have done a little knitting but even that not been much
I can't say i hate February well it my wedding anniversary so best not to lol hope you get the phone sorted take care
Hugs Janice
Hi Sue, I haven't done much sewing this year either, don't worry, it'll come back. I'm looking forward to starting up the CQAL again, it really got me going last year.
ReplyDeleteSometimes quite is good...allows those creative juices to flow...so got any wonderful ideas?
ReplyDeleteTrudi did a fantastic job on your postcard.
Love the quilted card!! So pretty. I'm not a fan of cell phones. I think it's silly that they call them smart phones!! I call them a piece of poo most of the time! LOL! :-)
ReplyDeleteI've missed your witty posts Sue. Just pretend it is March! Move the calendar ahead and you'll be right in the swing of things.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, and life just gets busy....
ReplyDeleteYeah...you are way too quiet and I'm with you about Jan and Feb not being the favorite of all the months!
ReplyDeleteCan I join in with the quiltalong too, this time? :)
ReplyDeleteWith all the work you did to get ready for Christmas, I can understand you taking a break. But I do hope you find your muse soon.
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I'm another Kindle lover. Mine is read every day - several times. I really love its portability. Great when waiting for aged parents at hospital appointments!
ReplyDeleteHope you get the phone sorted, ruddy technology!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with all of your new technology. It isn't easy keeping up with all of the changes. The card is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteTechnology is amazing when it works, it's just getting it working!
ReplyDeleteI was quite impressed by the Kindle when my sister in law got one for Christmas, the screen looks just like a proper page of a book.
As I follow your blog I'll keep an eye out for your announcement of the Quiltalong. Best start early I guess, just over 11 months to go....
Enjoy the Kindle! Love mine, especially the ability to book shop anytime, anywhere!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny but I'm on a quilting/binding marathon and the more I do, the more I want to do....it feels good to catch up a bit!
There is nothing wrong with a little break. Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI was wanting and Ipad..but now I am wanting a Nook. It is more Kindle like and comes Wi-Fi enabled. Powered by Droid. My bday is in a few days. I doubt I'll get one...because I need a sewing machine even more so!
Good luck with the Blackberry, sorry I can't help on that front. I thought it was just me having a hard time getting it on with my sewing! Your mojo will be back very soon, I'm sure!
ReplyDeletepretty little piece - hang in there - spring will come!
ReplyDeletemy DH and my son have kindles and love them.
Poor thing! If it's any consolation, I'm a real idiot when it comes to gadgets. When people ask for my cell phone number, I always provide it with the explanation that my cell phone lives in the bottom of my purse with the power turned off. :-) I've been thinking lately about getting a smart phone, but it's a little intimidating to me.
ReplyDeleteTrudi's quilted card is so pretty! I love the feather design.
Hope you warm up soon!
Happy Belated Birthday. Hopefully your phone is better now (aka you handed it over to someone else and they fixed it).
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