tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post456250235292239944..comments2024-03-29T08:09:15.265-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Machines, Cruises and Cabin Time...Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-59769445695826145912016-08-04T10:11:43.965-04:002016-08-04T10:11:43.965-04:00I know you're an android gal so you might want...I know you're an android gal so you might want to try an app I recently downloaded. It's called Bluelight Blocker. It dims the screen on your device, making it less bright and glaring. It might help. I hope so, I know how important your computer is to your business and fun!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731927468302848024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-40365999899629227362016-07-30T21:57:38.413-04:002016-07-30T21:57:38.413-04:00Google vision hygiene. Just like dental, but for ...Google vision hygiene. Just like dental, but for eyes. There are "things" to do to support vision. I learned about it when my son was diagnosed with visual perception problems years ago. and, rest your eyes...when you do a lot of close work...every 15-30min (set a timer cause this is important)....stop and focus/look distance. Move just your eyes back and forth (not your head) and find a line (can be where walls meet or wall and ceiling meet) and look left and right/up and down a few times, focusing on the distance.<br />color overlays do help some people with reading print. Might google vitamin C--it's a magical ingredient. Wishing the best for you always...you are a light for many people.teresakeane703@hotmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047093048792499916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-20683872718343342092016-07-30T05:52:01.881-04:002016-07-30T05:52:01.881-04:00Having met you in Alaska its more painful for me ...Having met you in Alaska its more painful for me to hear about your eyes. I know you will adjust to whatever you have too as you really have no choice. You are one of the most giving people I've have ever met. Maybe now is the time for us to give back to you. I will take another cruise with you when I can participate more. I was the one with the scooter and the knee. Much love to you and your Mom.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565888906798393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-71861268859918368612016-07-30T01:17:05.807-04:002016-07-30T01:17:05.807-04:00Thank you for explaining your eye issues and the c...Thank you for explaining your eye issues and the cruise issues I am not directly effected by either. I just like to know the how and why of things. You must just laugh at all the things people tell you to try to help you because you know they really do want to help in anyway they can but lack the most complete information about what ever the current problem is. I confess to being one of those people. <br />I also wanted to say your husband must be so glad to know what was causing his hives so he can change his diet and be less itchy and painful. It's also nice for him that you know a bit about avioding gluten I am hoping he can tolerate some gluten so his diet can include those trace foods like soy sauce and a treat that he used to be able to eat once in a while <br />Colleencolleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979234789965049533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-67229640244006747172016-07-30T00:17:03.660-04:002016-07-30T00:17:03.660-04:00God Bless you and Irene! I hope they find her lugg...God Bless you and Irene! I hope they find her luggage! Prayers for you and I pray it does not get worse. In my own health, I was told 20 years ago, that it takes 2 years to get used to the change in your body. It is pretty much true, and your body accepts and sometimes compensates for that issue going on. You do so much for others, just listen to your eyes and rest them when they are telling you to rest! God Bless and will keep you in my prayers. ❤NonnaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756364646349543830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-9554076469429264732016-07-30T00:16:42.175-04:002016-07-30T00:16:42.175-04:00God Bless you and Irene! I hope they find her lugg...God Bless you and Irene! I hope they find her luggage! Prayers for you and I pray it does not get worse. In my own health, I was told 20 years ago, that it takes 2 years to get used to the change in your body. It is pretty much true, and your body accepts and sometimes compensates for that issue going on. You do so much for others, just listen to your eyes and rest them when they are telling you to rest! God Bless and will keep you in my prayers. ❤NonnaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756364646349543830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-1367431623420474412016-07-30T00:02:07.294-04:002016-07-30T00:02:07.294-04:00Bonnie, Sorry for all the problems with the cruise...Bonnie, Sorry for all the problems with the cruise machines, at least you are making the best of it, and the people will learn something new, and still have a nice time. So sorry about your eye trouble. Just do less computer, we will live, really we will. You need to take care of you, do what's best for you. We will adjust and be just fine with a little less of your computer time. Hope you have time to relax and just do nothing but be with family for a little while.<br />I saw 4 of your mystery quilts and one other of your designs at the Maine State show today. It was really great.<br />Natalie in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074104251813496164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-63371378510661631122016-07-29T16:07:08.533-04:002016-07-29T16:07:08.533-04:00I love your quote today.
Please slow down. Ta...I love your quote today. <br />Please slow down. Take care of your vision.<br />Do fewer events and charge more.<br />With computers, would a black background and white letters be easier for you?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953507187157403050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-25248549160215000982016-07-29T15:26:00.774-04:002016-07-29T15:26:00.774-04:00Life happens, and we all need to understand how th...Life happens, and we all need to understand how things can change in a flash. Just a thought? Does wearing a hat to shade your eyes, or the one good eye help at all? Or maybe not even a full hat, just a shade like croupiers wear!!! I'm sure everyone on your cruise will so understand, and join in whatever goes on wholeheartedly. Take care, have little rests, let that one good eye know how important it is. Hugs from NZ.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50435553136196694432016-07-29T15:16:27.065-04:002016-07-29T15:16:27.065-04:00Sorry about the eyes. You might have to blog less...Sorry about the eyes. You might have to blog less (I know, it's your job, but, you can't do the job very well if you are blind). Sorry about the cruise stuff. You and Irene seem to have come up with some great, workable solutions. Hope Irene gets her luggage soon. I've been blanket stitching on fusible applique lately. Another alternative. It's relaxing. I'm going to do that while flying to Anchorage next week.Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-57976805898328300512016-07-29T13:41:37.039-04:002016-07-29T13:41:37.039-04:00Is there a Caribbean cruise with you this October?...Is there a Caribbean cruise with you this October? Still shown on Crafttours website, but not on your blog calendar?Annette Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459841866791345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-1599651853925751072016-07-29T12:01:38.373-04:002016-07-29T12:01:38.373-04:00I love your attitude. It's not always easy to ...I love your attitude. It's not always easy to do. The other thing I tell myself is keep fighting and never give up, something I've learned being a single parent for many years. And of course accepting what you must and making lots of lemonade. And loving life in spite of it. Hope you get a chance to read this, but if not, good thoughts and wishes coming your way, Donna in Tallahassee.Donna Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663351458615534165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-84339200653091996572016-07-29T11:51:40.390-04:002016-07-29T11:51:40.390-04:00Bonnie, I'm so sorry you have to go through th...Bonnie, I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Is your computer equiped with a "talk-to-text" feature? If so, you could just dictate your posts. Or, perhaps, you could use a tape recorder and have someone do the actual posts for you? Just a couple of suggestions. Either way, I'll continue to follow whatever you can post. Much love!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621965809336694955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-30188862704993203072016-07-29T11:50:43.529-04:002016-07-29T11:50:43.529-04:00Bonnie, I'm so sorry you have to go through th...Bonnie, I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Is your computer equiped with a "talk-to-text" feature? If so, you could just dictate your posts. Or, perhaps, you could use a tape recorder and have someone do the actual posts for you? Just a couple of suggestions. Either way, I'll continue to follow whatever you can post. Much love!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621965809336694955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-32570332046778830462016-07-29T11:17:05.959-04:002016-07-29T11:17:05.959-04:00I love your "roll with it" attitude whet...I love your "roll with it" attitude whether it's vision problems, machine problems or lost luggage! You make great lemonade! Your positive attitude is one of the things that makes you such a popular person. You are a great role model for your fans because we all have problems. If you need to restrict your blogging or FB we will all understand. Do what you need to do for yourself. <br />Ellie LivelyElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836013638873052096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-44792210987552429752016-07-29T11:06:46.667-04:002016-07-29T11:06:46.667-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836013638873052096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-86757103317252430692016-07-29T11:03:29.276-04:002016-07-29T11:03:29.276-04:00Both my father and my husband had/ have only one e...Both my father and my husband had/ have only one eye. Dad lost his as a young teen in a sports accident; my husband was born with a cataract which could not be removed with the technology available in the 1940s. In his later years Dad also had macular generation. I have always been acutely aware of the precious nature of good eyesight. As a diabetic the care of my eyesight is paramount in keeping me compliant. Like you I love this great thing called quilting and we need eyesight to do it. You are 100% correct - attitude is all!<br /><br />Despite everything, you are dealing with making up 100 kits on the fly. Hooligan? Not sure about that. But "trooper"? Big time. Hugs, my friend. Wish I could be there to help out. Glad you have Irene.<br /><br /><br /><br />Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066177625064170284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62334923164386474552016-07-29T10:43:29.534-04:002016-07-29T10:43:29.534-04:00Bonnie, my mother in law has macular degeneration ...Bonnie, my mother in law has macular degeneration and uses amber colored glasses over her glasses when at a computer screen or watching TV. These help tremendously. You are probably eligible for help from your states visually impaired agency. They have great tools and suggestions for people with visual problems. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456248764789935861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50421866605263619722016-07-29T10:34:11.890-04:002016-07-29T10:34:11.890-04:00What!?! You mean it's not all fun & games...What!?! You mean it's not all fun & games? Lol! I think it's great that you post these things. So sorry about your eyes, but you're right - you have to make the best of it, and if anyone can do that, it's you! I would probably sit around and feel sorry for myself - haha. Hope you have a great weekend at the cabin!Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-53855830596576736972016-07-29T10:09:35.236-04:002016-07-29T10:09:35.236-04:00Love you Bonnie! Your attitude towards life is in...Love you Bonnie! Your attitude towards life is infectious ... thanks for sharing as much as you do and for just BEING you!! Linda H45th Parallel Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054316704528545846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90885388118162002572016-07-29T10:07:22.273-04:002016-07-29T10:07:22.273-04:00Holding thumbs for Irene's luggage!! There'...Holding thumbs for Irene's luggage!! There's still hope - I used to come home from Africa regularly with no luggage. After the SAA strike my daughter & I were caught in (an extra 4 days in Jo'burg) it took our 5 pieces of luggage 13 days to reach us. All were intact and nothing was missing. I think the airlines really do try to get it right - especially Delta! Sounds like the cruise will be wonderful even without machines. Maybe you'll have some applique converts by the end of it. Enjoy the cabin and rest those eyes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10696301601073178865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-45369418197242219732016-07-29T10:04:52.048-04:002016-07-29T10:04:52.048-04:00My watchword for this year has been Adapt.The view...My watchword for this year has been Adapt.The view from the inside of our Mac Tel eyes constantly amazes me. My depth perception is at the top of the weird list now. I limit my screen time to 2 hours a day. Power on Bonnie. Sharyn in KalamaSharyn Mallow Woerzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776056375534578046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50553286908726714272016-07-29T09:38:10.686-04:002016-07-29T09:38:10.686-04:00Goodness! Shaking my head at the whirlwind of a l...Goodness! Shaking my head at the whirlwind of a life you have and how well you seem to cope; GOOD friends are invaluable during all this. Kudos to Irene for pitching in big time. I'm sure all will go well, and I remember that when something changes, many times it is for the BETTER. When situations change we have to change our response to them rather than reacting. Here is hope all the cruisers will choose to respond with kindness and understanding to changes beyond anyones control. On to the cabin to somewhat decompress and work on your deadlines. Thank you for all the work you do behind the scenes Bonnie, all is greatly appreciated for the love, sweat and tears you expend to make it happen. Hugs of support, Allison in Plano, Texas USAAllison C Bayer Plano TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04417835463634583421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-8793999327634199792016-07-29T09:30:28.681-04:002016-07-29T09:30:28.681-04:00Wow Bonnie what a crazy time you have had. Everyon...Wow Bonnie what a crazy time you have had. Everyone on the cruise should just be tickled to spend time with you doing any project. It is so great that your friend Irene and your family came running to help you. That is just awesome. I am looking forward to the new appliqué project. Enjoy the cabin!Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06210094673606484799noreply@blogger.com