set up my grandma's new Shaw(rogers) Tv today, was super easy once I realized it was needing the second power cord...
I used to be better at this. 😓 😁

set up my grandma's new Shaw(rogers) Tv today, was super easy once I realized it was needing the second power cord...
I used to be better at this. 😓 😁

#yuletidereads
Feel free to use this graphic to track your progress with the required categories. bonuses are each extra entries and can just be tagged when completed.

#yuletidereads kicks off today! Happy reading! Check the tag for details about how to qualify for the prize. #readingchallenge

#yuleseasonswap
Housekeeping post:
Several packages are still working their way to their recipients. If I tag you it means you are still waiting for something.
The senseless murder of Rob and Michele Reiner has hit hard. I'm going to do a #princessbriderewatch this weekend. I'll probably also dive into his back catalog of work. all are welcome to join me by watching the film or reading the book that inspired it. May their memories be a blessing.

#yuletidereads
Categories are:
Required:
* Yule Log: a book that was gifted to you (arcs count)
* Hygge: a comfort read
* Winter/Holiday: Themed around or set during christmas or any other December/January holiday
* Culture Shock: a read about a culture or traditions other than your own
These ones are for the entry for the custom short story.
cont'd in comments.
#yuletidereads begins December 21st if anyone would like to join me. There's a tracker on storygraph and I will be posting the categories soon.
#AdventPromptoftheDay day 5
For sad, This is all: the pillow book of Cordelia Kenn
#wdncw @dabbe
WE DO NOT CARE that our covid shot appt. turned into the flu shot instead due to a supply snafu. They'll call when they get more. Or that we rebooked labs to free up some me time this week. AND WE EXTRA DO NOT CARE that we are soooo behind on ARC reads right now. the tagged is one of them.

Tis finished! 😎👍
Measuring in at 54 inches. Found my yarn needle, finally, so that tail she is invisible. #crafting #craftersoflitsy
I also want to remind everyone this is a budget friendly swap (you signed up for what you could send not what you will receive). #yuleseasonswap
PS I have been tweaking and adjusting the form so that it will be much clearer if there is a next time.
Today's the day! all items for #yuleseasonswap should be on their way! If I haven't seen you post yet I will tag you here.

Also on my list are:
11. Nettle
12. Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired
13. The Bear and the Nightingale
14. The Island of Excess Love
15. Ethan Frome
16. Marked/Betrayed
17-24. Wildcard slots
#CastTheDie

These are what I'm aiming to read this month. the tagged because it was already on the go. Hot wax is on position 10 of my list. i will get a list post together ASAP! #castthedie @PuddleJumper
My goal is to actually start reading through this author's catalogue starting with the one received for jolabokaflod years ago.
The scarf for my mom is almost done. just over 40 inches now. Aiming for 60 total. #litsycrafters #craftersoflitsy #crafting
#SnowyDecemberReadathon @LiseWorks
Count me in. I will be reading Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen. If I finish it soon enough I will start the tagged.
Just one week remaining to mail off those cards/packages! To those of you that have already posted sending, thank you. To those that havent, gentle nudge to make your post and tag the swap and me when you have sent. #yuleseasonswap
If y'all could hear how loud the rain is right now! So happy to be cozy and soon to be warm as soon as my heater catches up!

How's everybody's shopping going? Reminder to get everything in the mail by December 1. #yuleseasonswap
#TTT @dabbe
Got 60% on the quiz.
See comment for write up on Black Christmas. I did not get this one having never seen it.
that'll teach me to order things online at night! accidentally ordered from .com instead of .ca. at least they offered ability to charge it in my currency, we'll see how it goes.
Enjoying this so far. One part autobiography and one part educational tome.

Working on a scarf for my mom. #crafting #craftersoflitsy

Quick important dates reminder. Mail by date is December 1st. Opening day is January 1st! Tracking must be available upon request for all parcels and any international cards.
@BookwormAHN
@BarkingMadRead
@bumpinthenight
@TieDyeDude
@forestandcrow
@TheBookHippie
@PatriciaU
@maich
@Blerdgal_Fenix
@MrsGagnonreads2024
@Born.A.Reader
@CrowCAH
@KadaGul
@chrissyreadit
@bookwormjillk

Happy Halloween y'all! Pictured are the four survivors ( including the redone witch's knot) unfortunately my entry for #thegreatpumpkinfaceoff collapsed before the main event. Upper left is crescent moon with bat, upper right: simplified witch's knot, bottom left a fairy/butterfly, bottom right a pumpkin trio sort of hear no evil etc. inspired.

Welcome to the #yuleseasonswap tip thread!
Let's start off with a this or that (both is valid too, so is neither)
Fluff or Depth
Fiction or Non Fiction
Romance or Cozy
Mitts or Gloves
Scarf or Slippers
Stationery or Stickers
Notebooks or Bookmarks
Feel free to make your own post and tag the swap or comment here.
Put my ostrich fern in the back yard finally. Had to wait until I felt better. Who knew one little bitty excision would hurt that much just because it's on my head!

Matches have been sent! check your emails and wing me a response acknowledging receiving them 😁
@BookwormAHN
@BarkingMadRead
@bumpinthenight
@TieDyeDude
@forestandcrow
@TheBookHippie
@PatriciaU
@maich
@Blerdgal_Fenix
@MrsGagnonreads2024
@Born.A.Reader
@CrowCAH
@KadaGul
@chrissyreadit
@bookwormjillk

Last chance to sign up! base commitment to participate is the card option. #yuleseasonswap #yss #swaps #canada #international. form will stay open until morning. https://forms.gle/ZcBWDgFYuXemMHFq9
#tlt @dabbe
Three books that I am intrigued by from the list are: Mexican Gothic, Carrie, and Gone Girl.
Head on over and vote for your favorites, no account needed to vote!
#TheGreatPumpkinFaceOff
See original posts or Litsy Events for link.
I've been researching the alternatives to the USPS/Canada Post connections in case the rotating strikes aren't concluded by the shipping date for #yuleseasonswap and #swaps in general. if you have an Amazon prime account you can send items to other people too. if it's prime eligible the shipping stays free. Of course there are also FedEx and UPS which charge the same rate for their lightest parcel class as they do for a card. Both offer flat rate.

The tagged is ready for me at the library.
I finished my first face cloth.
I figured out my sister's birthday present.
I'm cosy inside as the last of the typhoon cause massive raining.
Puppies and kittens exist, even if I don't have any.
#5joysfriday

Weekly reminder that #yuleseasonswap sign ups will close October 25th at 11:59 pm Pacific time.
Link: https://forms.gle/6kUcH1Eq6bqqGyzc9
Open internationally. Still hoping to get some interest from #canada #canadaswaps #swaps and some more people from the #uk . Feel free to share the post.
@LitsyEvents
Uploaded my entry for the #TheGreatPumpkinFaceOff carving contest.

Not bad for my first pancake! Now I just have to decide if I'm doing a border or not #crafting #craftersoflitsy
Consider entering the pumpkin carving contest hosted by @WildAlaskaBibliophile and @TieDyeDude entries accepted until 19th October. See original posts for more details.
https://pollunit.com/polls/ldmi5grh2pesptbtsvuhmw
In light of recent issues with my other swap from here on out it will be a requirement that participants for both #autumncomfortswap and #yuleseasonswap get tracking for what they send. I have added this to the forms for both.
@PatriciaU
@jenniferw88
@TieDyeDude
@forestandcrow
@BarkingMadRead
@Teresereading
@bumpinthenight
@maich
@Blerdgal_fenix
@BookwormAHN
@thebookhippie

Posting early as tomorrow will be busy. Happy thanksgiving to all who observe. Happy Sunday/Monday to those who don't.
Went to the local indie pumpkin patch today came home with 8 pumpkins and two ornamental corn for 20 bucks. Lots of carving fodder. 😁
Canada Post's union has announced a scale back to rotating strikes. This will allow mail to move again but it will likely still experience delays. #litsyswaps #canada #mailstrike
#tlt @dabbe
My favorite spooky movies are halloweentown, Casper, and Hocus Pocus.
My favorite scarier movies are Practical Magic, The Addams Family (Angelica Huston/Raul Julia), and The Others.
Cooky honorable mentions go to Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Stepford Wives (both versions).