PattyJo Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Linda R asked for me to tell the story of the picture on Bill's tribute of him all "dressed up"so here goes! I'm not a very good story teller, but this is the scoop. We have a good friend who could talk Bill into just about anything. Her brother-in-law (also a friend) was having his 50th birthday party and she wanted to do the entertainment for it. So she asked Bill and I & her DIL to participate. The theme of the party was 50's & 60's MoTown music. Now this is where you have to use your imagionation. She wanted us to be Dianna Ross & the Supreem's. My friend, her DIL and I were the Supreems and Bill was Dianna Ross!!! I helped him "dress up" along with the eyelashes & wig, he wore a dress that I had worn in a wedding (halter tops work on broad shoulders! FYI). I went to GoodWill and found heels and the boa. The eyelashes were the most fun to put on him. I can't remember which song we mimed, but Bill got the boa moving and groving and our birthday friend (who was a officer in the Oregon National Guard, hunter, fisherman, a man's man if you get my drift) played along and didn't get too upset when Bill sat on his lap. Fortunately, Bill was secure in his masculinity thru this and did it again for a friends 80th birthday too. Just a side note, when we threw a surprise 50th for Bill, our friend dressed up and kind of did the same thing only to "Is that all there is" (can't remember the artist) and he was the uglyiest woman I have ever seen! This fellow also went home to be with the Lord this last summer and we miss him. Both my DD and I encouraged Rick to put in pictures that showed Bill's goofy side as well as his love for the family. So that's the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 What a happy memory, Patty Jo! How's life this week, quieter for you? You are still in my thoughts and prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 What a hoot...and now they are laughing together and enjoying that memory.... Warm thoughts for you today as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 too funny - love the memories. Hope all is well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 What great memories......You're in my thoughts and prayers. Hope things are going well. HUGS, Coleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Today, I woke up at 3:30 AM, so I've already gotten some stuff done. Going to be getting more paperwork done and trying to tie up loose ends today. Just before Bill passed away, I had finished quilting a quilt for a customer and when I took it off of the machine, the tension was TERRIBLE. A dear friend accepted my request to see if she could frog it for me as the very next day, Bill passed away and I knew that I would not have time to frog it and take care of all that was going on. She is coming over this morning to bring the quilt back, and to go thru the machine to help me get the tension right. The funny part is that I felt no drag, and I did a test patch and all went well before I started. I seem to have the most problems using cotton thread especially with cotton batting. Also, the quilt top is cotton and the back is a real funny feeling flannel so, we are going to give it another go. The family all left yesterday, so I'm now here by myself. Very quiet with just me and the cat. I find myself thinking that I'll wake up and this has all been a very bad dream but I know that won't happen. Just trying to get thru day by day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Patty Jo, I hope you get your quilt together. I'm sure the house is quiet but remember we're all here for you!!!!!! ((((((Hugs)))))). If you didn't read Shana's wedding night story have a look, she'll have you in stitches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hi Pat, Just wanted to pop in and say.... "Hi!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hey, Patty Jo...I've been thinking of you alot lately. Take it day by day...things will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hi Patty Jo, Just thinking of you. Loved the story of Bill all dressed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Hi Patty Jo, I've been thinking about you and wondering how you have been doing. Wondering if your family is still with you or not. If you ever want to just pick up the phone and say HI to a friend you have never met yet..........call me. We will get to know each other very fast.......I have very broad shoulders if you need them or if you want to laugh I certainly can make you do that too. You are always in my prayers. Renae Gamel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Patty Jo, Praying special peace prayers for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybee Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 The only thing you can do is live one day at a time and just think of that and keep busy, that will help. But, time is what will help and prayers and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 PJ - we are so glad you shared that story with us... and I know your inner strength will prevail... I know how hard it is to go on... but we're here. and quilting is such a peaceful way to spend time... baby steps kiddo, baby steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Dear Patty Jo, Thank you for sharing Bill's Diana Ross story. I love stuff like that. Those are the things that make great memories!! That is the stuff to hold onto. I know it is quiet there now, and you can always come here and find us waiting to "talk".... Remember, I'm just a Southwest flight away!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 HI Patty Jo!! The dress up thing is a HOOT!! The quilt thing sounds like a bummer!! :mad:What a blessing to have a friend that will frog for you!!! linda..... I am sending you a U2U. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Patty; I've been out of the loop for a while and just catching up. So very, very sorry to hear of your loss. May God's arms surround you at this time. Laughing is as good a mender as anything. Friends on this forum care so much. Quilters are truly special people. God be with you Sharon The Country Stitcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 thank you all - some of the things that I'm trying to do feels like I'm pushing a boulder uphill. Trying to get thru to the Social Security Administration is beyond impossible. Yesterday, I sat on hold for 2 hrs and still didn't get to talk to anyone. I had to leave so I lost my place in the "Phone Line" Can you believe that???? Those are our taxpayers $$$ at work!! I tried again this morning and couldn't get thru at all. Unbelievable! Did talk to our business attorney and took care of wrapping up and closing up the corporation. Still waiting for several return calls from various agencies. Needless to say, it is hurry up and wait for just about everything. I've been thinking about my quilting business, and I think that I want to keep it going and only doing quilts for friends and existing customers and getting a full time job. Due to being self employed for so many years, I really need benefits (like medical, dental & such). I've talked to a friend who is in a position to be the one that I would interview with for a local agency and there may be a full time position available in January. I'm looking into it and how it would affect me financially. I know that I'll need to sell my home and down size not only the size of the home, but the yard as well. I have about as much energy as a slug right now. As you can see, there is a lot on my brain right now. It just seems to continue - a never ending list of stuff to do. I do appreciate all the support from this chat. You are keeping me going. I'm sorry that I got so wordy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Patty Jo, Don't you worry about being too wordy. we can take it. Remember women have about 5000 words they need to use every day and since the cat dosen't answer back, you need to use them some where. Might as well be here. You are in my prayers. Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Patty Jo--anytime you are on hold, get on line here and pour out your thoughts and latest challenges you face each day. Anything and everything you need to express. We are here and listening. See you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Originally posted by PattyJo .....It just seems to continue - a never ending list of stuff to do. I do appreciate all the support from this chat. You are keeping me going. I'm sorry that I got so wordy. Remember this: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. One bite. One bite. One bite. A little nibble here. Another tiny bite there... Don't get overwhelmed by the urgency of everything. Everything will settle when it settles. Take breaths. Don't rush. Just take little steps, at your own pace. If people start demanding tell them to back off because you have plenty of time to settle everthing. Their emergency is not your problem. All will be OK... all in due time. Just take it easy and try not to overload yourself too much with "STUFF." Elephants are big but you can eat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Patty Jo, You have a lot to do and think about and we are here to hear every word! I went through this when my mother's husband died and then again when my dad died. It does eventually get worked out. Take it one day at a time and you will chip away at that boulder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Have a cup of your favorite hot beverage and put your feet up....and rest you brain and bod.....tomorrow is another day, and with luck you can get a call into the SS Admin office first thing tomorrow...but for today...its quiting time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 HA!! I love it! I work in a middle school and on Halloween students are allowed to dress up. Soooo many of the boys dress up like girls....I've always said I believe this is one of men's secret fantasies.......to dress up like women. This is just an opportunity to do it. Great story Patty Jo....love ya. Bonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted December 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Thanks - I needed to be reminded that it is one bite at a time, one step at a time, one day at a time....:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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