I started today so full of hope. All my blocks are now completed. Sashings cut. Just working on putting rows together when my 15 year old son screamed "Mum, there's a fire!"
Yes, there was a fire. It went into the external wall, burnt the back of a fridge and went into the floor of the family room above. Needless to say, my sewing plans are on hold.
We still have a home. I still have all my blocks from SKOW. We are all safe. Power went back on about 3 hours after the fire fighters left.
So instead of my major night of sewing and getting over the line by the early hours of 2013, I'll be spending the evening with some still frightened children. I don't think I've ever been quite as frightened as I was today.
So, I'll be a few days before I can say "quilt top", but I'm going to get there. I'll be watching for the announcement of the new SAL and hope to be joining you all very, very soon.
Happy New Year everyone. I've known for a long time, but it was reinforced today, staying safe is the most important thing. So, wishing everyone a safe new year.
Cheers
Marg
Yes, there was a fire. It went into the external wall, burnt the back of a fridge and went into the floor of the family room above. Needless to say, my sewing plans are on hold.
We still have a home. I still have all my blocks from SKOW. We are all safe. Power went back on about 3 hours after the fire fighters left.
So instead of my major night of sewing and getting over the line by the early hours of 2013, I'll be spending the evening with some still frightened children. I don't think I've ever been quite as frightened as I was today.
So, I'll be a few days before I can say "quilt top", but I'm going to get there. I'll be watching for the announcement of the new SAL and hope to be joining you all very, very soon.
Happy New Year everyone. I've known for a long time, but it was reinforced today, staying safe is the most important thing. So, wishing everyone a safe new year.
Cheers
Marg
7 comments:
oh my Marg what an ordeal,love your positive thinking and you are right something like this sorts out the important things in life.xx
Marg you were "on fire" with the stitching not supposed to have a fire in the house........OMG I am so pleased to hear you are all ok and still have a house and everything will be ok.......yes I am sure your kids will be unsettled........take care of them and yourself........stay safe for sure........the quilt top will happen when things settle.........
what a scare... so glad you are all okay.... big hugz to all...
Hugz
Okay you win the competition for the best excuse for not finishing.
How traumatic! Glad to hear everyone okay and the damage was confined to as small an area as possible. Take care of yourself and family. Yes, I agree it does put life in prospective.
OMGosh - what a shock for everyone I'm sure - sounds like it was good you were at home. Life does throw out some challenges along the way. Look after your little ones and we'll be looking out for your top.
oh my gosh! how frightening! (one of my greatest fears). I think you need to count yourself extremely lucky. All the best with the clean up.
oh my gosh! how frightening! (one of my greatest fears). I think you need to count yourself extremely lucky. All the best with the clean up.
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