Monthly Archives: April 2017

Easter on the Mountain

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

I was invited to spend Easter on Petit Jean Mountain with the Ettmans and Giovanninis. We had lunch at 1:00 at Peter and Elizabeth’s. I love this meal. Easter you can have anything you want.  We had ham, mac and … Continue reading →

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Engagement Party on Petit Jean

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

The Saturday before Easter I was invited to an engagement party on the mountain at Mather Lodge. Well, sir I didn’t know that Easter weekend was a big park and camping weekend. People were everywhere.  There were no parking places. … Continue reading →

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W. N.S. April 19 – Meat Loaf

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

I wanted to cook meatloaf for W.N.S.   Myron Sweeden had the best meatloaf at the Better Burger. I loved the red glaze/sauce they always made. I couldn’t find Mama’s recipe, so I looked up Paula Deen’s on the net. Of … Continue reading →

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Sewing with the Gang at G-Maw Mary’s

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

We had our weekly sit and sew at G-Maw Mary’s. It was a quiet uneventful day.  Three were gone.  Mary L. had Fannie, Kay, Mary P., and me.   Margaret, Deanna, and Wanda had other things. It was really quite nice. I … Continue reading →

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The New Petit Point Purses

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

When I was at the quilt show in the Fayetteville area, I always go to the little shop or boutique that the guild runs. They are always selling neat and unusual things to make money for the guild. Well, this … Continue reading →

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Easter Wood Burning

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

Well, I lost this post. So, I’ll do a quick version:  I wood burned some items for Ashleigh for Easter.

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Antiquing Around Tulsa

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

While I was at Tulsa to teach at Waggoner, OK, I went antiquing with Gary, Butch, and Dianne. I am getting more selective. I guess more picky in my old age. I really don’t need anything, but I do find lots … Continue reading →

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I Hate Sign Painting

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

Every art teacher I know hates sign painting. I just refused to do it for years. It takes so much time and it depends on your hand writing how it will turn out. A couple of girls at the bank … Continue reading →

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My Lecture at Waggoner, OK

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

You know, I have never done a quilt lecture in Morrilton. You know, the old saying about the profit and his country. Well, no one would pay to see me here anyway. LOL! But away they pay big bucks and … Continue reading →

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The Convent’s Final Photos

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

The Convent on the Sacred Heart campus is being torn down. I got permission to dig up some daffodil bulbs that were next to the right of the front stairs. I’ll give a donation to the school later. While I … Continue reading →

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