We Hopped 'Til We Dropped...

Yesterday was my annual Shop Hop Day with my friend, Kathy.

We really had fun. In one of the shops, she was referred to as my

sister, so we decided that was cool and we'd just go with it.

We hit four different shops, beginning with Primitive Gatherings in Menasha.

 That shop is always my favorite and it's for the best that I'm only allowed

in there once a year - or every two! I had great fun in there this year. Really!

I really liked this quilt, so I purchased the pattern and a template for the leaves.

The piece reminds me of Florida and I'll likely do mine all in batiks. The pattern

is called "Remember", but Laundry Basket Quilts, in case anyone else wants one.

These are a few of the patterns I purchased. I have a lot more to show and tell,

but I also was struck with a severe bout of "clumsiness". After our first stop, we

decided to go to lunch. We found out that the establishment didn't take credit cards.

Really?! Who doesn't take credit cards these days (well, beside this place)?

I told Kathy I needed to find an ATM. Went next door and asked and the owner

took me out the back door to the parking/street area and pointed out a US Bank.

He should have pointed out the uneven pavement instead. I started walking the half block to the bank, and missed that the sidewalks have multiple ramp areas for handicapped people. I took a tumble and really did a number on my hand.
My right hand took the full force of the spill, helping me avoid a total header. As a reward, I have a cut up hand. Where I fell was full of pea gravel, dirt and who-knows-what-else. The owner came out and helped me up, took me back inside his shop and showed me where the restroom was to clean up my hand.
I still walked down to the bank and got cash, and I knew that Kathy would be  wondering what happened to me. When I finally joined her and told my story, our waitress came back with a big bag of ice and a towel. It felt better with  the ice. After I got back home, I iced it up again and took a pain pill. 
Remember when I told you I have joint arthritis in both of my thumbs? Yeah. Exactly where it hurts the most. Pill is helping, but I'm not able to spend more time at the computer, so I'm going to close for now and show you more of my purchases on Monday. My hand just hurts too much. Sorry.
I'm going to go take a nap now. Thanks, Kathy. I had a wonderful day, yet again. xo