Study, Shows and Miss Fizz!

Hi there
yep things are still going at the crazy hectic pace that we like to call our life!
I have exams over the next couple of weeks and a show in Haumoana so I am stressed to say the least!

Quick Fizz update, she is doing well! Here blood cell count is looking really good and the "R" word has been spoken but we don't want to jinx it yet, so we will wait a little longer... Yesterday she put up such a fight to go into her cage she had all her claws locked into Gabe's Jersey and I had her by the scruff of the neck, we finally got her in. When I got to the vets I told them to watch out as she was very feisty today and sure enough they had to moderately sedate her as she was trying to pull her IV lines out! She was very groggy when she got home and was walking like we do when we have had too much wine! Today she is back to her normal cuddly advetourous self!
Gabe is busy with work- When is he not??  He also brought me a new sewing machine on the weekend as my old one was playing up! (And he didn't like that it was noisy!!)
Any way I better go study!
Take Care
Nell, Gabe & Fizz

Fizz with Cobwebs on her whiskers!

Grouchy Ladybird Quilt going to the show

Sesame Street Quilt going to the show

Timeout.

Hey There!

Gabe and I have taken a few days out in Kuratau( by Lake Taupo).
Our first day here Gabe said to me its too quiet, can you do some sewing?? Yes i had brought my sewing machine with me! I have 2 shows in the next couple of months and need to make some more things!
By day two we were enjoying the peace and quiet, have been doing study( and Gabe has been working), going for walks by the lake, eating yummy food, drinking wine and enjoying spending time together. Day three has been similar to day two and we are thunking we could move here! Its soooo peaceful and we seem to be more productive here without heaps of distractions that are back home, may have to look out for a cheap bach!
No photos this week as i am writing this on my ipad..maybe next week :)

Take Care!
Nell and Gabe :)

Google Maps may help most people but not me..

Hey There

Just a quick post from me this week as things are abit crazy around here!
Fizz is doing well with her chemo and is almost back to her normal self, right now she is sleeping on the quilt batting I just brought!
Gabe has reached his deadline so is a little less stressed, but still working around the clock! We are planning on going somewhere next week- even if it is to go camping for a few days so we can sit back and do NOTHING!
I have exams starting in a month, and also am attenting the Haumoana Market Day on the 6th of November, so am crazy busy sewing :)
Your probably wondering what does this have to do with google maps..I am getting there! I thought of a funny story that I thought I would share with y'all..
In singapore we had some time to spare and Gbae being the thoughtful husband said "Shall we go to one of the quilt shops you want to go to?" I of course said yes.."Do you know how to get there?" Gabe asked me, I replied that i had the address and that I "have google maps on the ipad so of course I can get us there".
If you ever hear me say this to you just stop me there. Say No. Take over all map controls.
Gabe and I have been through this many many many times, and every time we go away I think I can do it.

But I can't.
I don't know what I do..this time I didn't lock the screen and also think I touched the transit directions(we were walking)..it sent us on what can only be described as a wild goose chase..in 37degree heat.
Gabe did take over and we did get to the shop...eventally. I brought him a beer afterwards and we laughed about it, and I did not use a map for the rest of the trip.

Moral of the story is I am usless with maps, even with google maps. Do not trust me with a map.

Any way I better go and do some sewing before my dentist appointment. Yep I am off there again I have a tooth that is giving me crap, it feels like a electrical pulse in my mouth!
Take Care and we look forward to hearing from ya!
Nell, Gabe & Fizz

P.S How do I get to the dentist??