A Bit of this and much of that catchup post..................

 Once again I have had hints from some people that a blog post is well overdue. What has been happening at Number 8?? The month of July is more than half gone, and I can see August dates on the calendar that are not too far off.

I can say there has not been a lot of quilting with Max. So if you have come to newsfromjude for quilting news, I apologise. There has been some stitching time, but only by Val who stayed and house minded while I was absent. There was a bundle of fabrics in the drawer that were leftover from a quilt kit. Val took the pieces and has made this QFO (Quilts for others) quilt that has now joined the queue and will be donated in due course.

She then set to work to make some string blocks. There is a plan going forth for these, so stay tuned.

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So what else has been on the agenda?? My end of June post made mention of going back into photos and memories from long ago. I won't go on too much about this, except to say that a lot of "stuff" has been worked through recently. I have sorted and cleared a lot that has been taking up space in my house and in my mind, for far too long...........

A symbolic burn. So am now feeling much lighter.

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In the process of the above, a lot of photos came to light, that had not been sorted. These drawers had been previously been used for fabric collections, but were now empty. Now they are being reused to sort a lifetime of photos, as I get back to writing more of my life story. In January 2019 I started this and it has been 4 years since then, and I feel led to resume this project. 

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VITAMIN F

Probably the most important part of recent weeks has been Vitamin F and there has been much of that. F stands for Friends and Family.!! 

A huge thankyou to those who have supported, listened and been there for me as I dealt with 'stuff'.

Below is photo of Mum, myself and my baby sister who I had a recent catchup with.

Miss Olivia received her new quilt last week.

A catchup with some of the locals, who look like they are solving the world's problems.

A recent evening impromptu catchup with these special Vitamin F's. We had such a good night.

The 2 Ruth's.

A recent catchup with the Melbourne family who came over the border for a few days.

Mum nursing her 22nd great grandchild. The 24th is due in September! A mighty effort for Mum -         5 children, 15 grandchildren and almost 24 great grandies. (She doesn't look 91 does she??)

Extended family.....

Mr Tate and his 2 grandmas.

There were other family visits, and some more photos, but either they are not on my camera. or good enough to publish.

Just one more pic of the progress at DS's block as earthworks are commenced prior to building. Exciting that there is something happening at last.

That's about all the newsfromjude for now. Max has finally been busy this week and I think I can finally report that my 'get up and go' has returned at last. Which is just as well, because the fairy is returning next week and there is a lot to do in readiness for the next market day early in September.

Blessings, From Jude