Sunday, July 12, 2015

Missing In Action

I'm still alive but haven't sewn anything but wadders in months and thus the blog has languished. And now my sewing machines, fabric, and entire sewing room are boxed up because I'm moving house next Saturday.

I wish I didn't have to move but my current house is disgusting and my landlord is a pig. And that's being generous. Being in such a depressing environment has definitely zapped the sewjo.

But the home situation will soon be looking up. I've spent a lot of time searching for a nicer place in the same general area close to downtown Tampa and I finally found one a few weeks ago. It's a lot smaller and I won't have a dedicated sewing room right away but until Alex moves out on his own, I'll take over one of the formal rooms and we'll make it work. (It's not like we're hosting formal dinners these days.)

I'm also looking forward to lower rent for a nicer place and a cute back yard for the pups. By now I'm used to walking them at 6 am before work but it will be nice not to have to on rainy mornings.
The rest of my life is good. The job is still going well. I really enjoy my workgroup. My best friend moved back to the area a few months ago and I love having her nearby again. I can't wait to have her over to my new place.

And I can't wait to be sewing again because you know just as soon as you pack up the stash, the urge to serge (hah!) comes roaring back.

See you at some point on the flip side, and sooner on Instagram.

(Posted by phone so please ignore any formatting issues.)

44 comments:

  1. Glad to hear that all is well and that your housing situation is improving. Hopefully when you arrive and unpack, your mojo will have moved in as well and you will be raring to go!

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  2. Glad to hear things are okay for you and will be looking even better in your new abode. I have been MIA a bit too. It doesn't seem that long ago you were unpacking from your last move. You have my sympathies - won't it be wonderful though when you move to a nicer place.

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  3. All the best for your move!!

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  4. Good to hear from you. Best wishes for the move.

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  5. Good luck with the move. Sewing urges are always strongest when the opportunity is furthest away. I'm sure you will be up and running in no time :-)

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  6. Hope the move goes well Debbie and that you are settled soon in that lovely new home.

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  7. Nice to hear from you. All the best for your move.

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  8. Good luck with the move x glad things are ok, hope they stay that way x

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  9. Great to hear from you. I am glad things are looking up and your next home will be more to your lifestyle. How blessed to have your best friend close by!.

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  10. Moves like this ones are both difficult and freeing. See you on the other side.

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  11. Move on ( pun intended ) to a better place & more sewing !!

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  12. So great to see you posting. Yes, I understand about my inner rebel....tell me I can't do something and I am immediately determined to do it! Good luck with the move. Having a great friend nearby is such a joy. It's the one thing I miss about moving from Florida.

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  13. Good luck with the move. Have missed your posts.

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  14. Hope you move goes well! Sounds like your new place will be much better for moral. Hope the sewjo comes back soon! :)

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  15. I'm sorry to hear of your troubles, but glad that things are looking up. Good luck with the move!

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  16. good luck with the move and here's hoping you find some treasures when you unpack the stash :)

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  17. Thanks for checking in--it sounds like you're dealing with a lot right now. Good luck with the move, and may your sewjo return as soon as your stash is packed!

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  18. So glad to hear from you. Good luck with your move.

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  19. Hey Debbie we'll all be glad when you get set up. The best to you!!!

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  20. I wondered why you were not posting and what was happening with you. I always enjoy reading about your sewing adventures.

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  21. I am glad things are looking up for you. Moving is such a hassle - good luck with that - but it seems like it will be worth it. All the best!

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  22. Good to hear some news from you. When you have time, tell us about your wadders. We learn from you. And we all know how skilled you are, so it encourages us to know that even you have wadders.

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  23. I was just thinking about you the other day. Glad to hear that you're doing alright and moving into a better place. I hope the move goes smoothly!

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  24. I'm glad to hear you are ok. I've missed your posts. Good luck on the move.

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  25. Great to see some messages from you and well done on getting all the tutorials back up and running.... I seem to have lost my sewing mojo at the moment also - hope I find it soon given the number of machines and piles of fabric I have... grin

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  26. Yeah...... glad to have you back even if only once'st in a while. Hope your move goes well, and you can get a "sewing space" set up soon.

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  27. Good luck on the move, Debbie! Glad to hear that things are moving in a positive direction!

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  28. Glad to hear that you have found a nice new home, Debbie. Good luck.

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  29. So glad you posted...have been missing your posts , hoping that everything is OK. How true:when your sewing gear is unavailable, the mojo becomes stronger and stronger!! Good luck with your move, settle in and be happy!

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  30. I'm glad to hear from you and hear that the sewing mojo is returning. I look forward to future posts!! I think of you every time that I use my coverstitch machine. Those tutorials were (and still are) so helpful.You sound like you are moving on and most of the news is good. Yes, a good friend nearby is a cherished treat. Hope that you get settled in your new home soon.

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  31. Good luck with the move, Debbie! Hope the new place is really good.

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  32. I am soooo happy to hear you are well, was worried. Good luck with the move, look forward to hearing from you soon.

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  33. Good luck with the move, Debbie! xoxo

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  34. Glad you are getting a nicer place. Good luck. : )

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  35. Glad that all is getting better! Hope the move goes smoothly.

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  36. So glad about the update. Thank you. Good luck with the move. I hope you'll be settled soon and enjoy more appealing surroundings.

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  37. Sorry that you have to move again, so soon. Good luck with the new house!

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  38. I miss your posts. Good luck on your new home.

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  39. Hope you've moved and that things will be getting back on track for you soon. Miss your sewing & just everyday bloggings. Hope your sewing mojo comes back with a vengeance!
    See me at www.sewplus.blogspot.com
    Bonnie

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  40. Hi, I am happy to hear you and Good luck on your new house. Thanks for share with us your post.

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  41. Glad to hear from you, and best of luck with the unpacking. Hope the actual move went well. :)

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  42. Debbie, look how many have been missing you, and offer their good wishes, as doI! You are rising to yet another challenge, and it sounds as if your move will be wonderful. So glad your workplace is still great. I am jealous of your best friend coming back, it sounds as if I could be your best friend! I look forward to seeing more of your sewing (and of the house and sewing space, actually!)

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  43. Glad you are not missing now--that is I see you are moving and planning to sew again.

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  44. It's been awhile and I hope that all is going well with you. I know I haven't posted in awhile too, but I haven't had the amount of upheaval you've had going on!

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