esterday I tackled Acts 3, 4 and 5 of The Tempest. Now I can work outside today and not feel guilty. I’ll have to take another pass at the script in a few days, but the bulk of my research is done. That creamy crochet? A special order for my blogging friend, Meri. Have you ever visited Meri? She’s very talented and I’m proud to say that I am the lucky owner of some of her creations. Crocheting these scarves is such fun, but especially so when I’m making one for a dear friend. If you have a special order in mind, don’t hesitate to ask. Meredith just completed a special order for Belinda – a flower scarf in her favorite University of Tennessee colors.
There you go, Meri, a close-up of this pretty color. I’m using the bamboo/silk yarn for this so it will be especially soft. It’s taking me a bit longer than usual. I’ve been crocheting so much lately and I’ve also been digging and wielding a rake and shovel. This has caused some soreness in my right hand with swollen fingers to boot. Don’t worry, I will list it on Etsy for you in a couple of days!
Don has been an actor for 40 years and has done a lot of televison over those years. Actors get residual payments – that means that when an episode is re-aired, a certain percentage of the initial payment to the actor is calculated and a check goes in the mail. If it’s a first or second residual, that paycheck can be a nice chunk of money. Sometimes, it’s not so much.
No, you’re not seeing things. One cent.
When I said in yesterday’s post that we were saving our pennies for a new mattress, I wasn’t kidding. As Don says, it cost more to mail it.
Let’s see, how many penny quotes does this conjure up?
A penny saved is a penny earned. – Benjamin Franklin
A penny for your thoughts. – Proverb
Penny wise is often pound foolish. – French Proverb
If it’s a penny for your thoughts and you put in your own two cents worth, then someone, somewhere, is making a penny.
There are more, but Steven Wright’s is my favorite, so I’m going to quit while I’m ahead.
By the way, I have a book review up today for Prime Suspect 3: Silent Victims. Just scroll down one post.
Happy Thursday.
Too funny, sorry it was not more!
We need to save our pennies for a new mattress too!
“Shiny as a new penny”
Oh that one penny check cracks me up! Love that pretty scarf you are making. You are so talented! Hugs, Linda
Love the $.01 check! Gotta love it. Laws is laws is laws no matter what the cost.
Love your crocheted projects. They are just beautiful. It is an art form I never learned…sadly. Hope you have a good day and your hands aren’t too sore- xo Diana
Thanks Claudia! I needed a good laugh today.
Not every day a .01 check arrives in the mail. The desk loves living at your home, it is busy, great background for pictures, holds lots.
Ouch…on the fingers and the penny check!! Going to go read you book review next. I just finished Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer and it was so good.
Now I feel “rich” because I recently got a check from Penney’s for two cents!
nancyr
OH Claudia, that`s almost to cry over……but many little drops…..
Wish you a happy day outside with your beautiful scarves.
Hugs,Dorthe
Well, I am hoping that next time it’s many more zero’s after the 1. As in tons, and tons of zeros…a bunch of big fat pennies…
Adore that wool, that color, that scarf. She will be thrilled.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Oh I always thought actors made big moneyLOl. So what has Don been in that we would know him. I have visions of him being Don Hastings from As the World Turns. Still miss that soap by the way
Suzan
The scarf is so pretty! I do know Meri. She’s a great friend. The check is too funny! Hope you’re enjoying a beautiful spring! Twyla
Claudia
I’ve just learned to crochet. I’m looking forward to when I can accomplish something besides edgings! Your scarves are lovely.
That check is just too much! Really a penny.
Hello Claudia,
Your scarf is coming along beautifully! Bamboo and silk must be super soft, I have never felt any before…didn’t know it existed! But it truly looks amazing.
So sorry for Don….one cent! : (
Boo hooooooo.
Hugs,
Terri
That’s amazing…1 cent! Loved your “pennyisms”…~Hugs, Patti
My daughter gets residual checks for pennies, too. It seems such a waste of postage money. :)
I once received a refund check from LL Bean’s for .01, and I was shocked because it looked like a piece of artwork–a huge check with a pretty landscape! I guess if you get enough one penny checks they will add up to something substantial! Linda
How funny! Charles gets royalty checks for work he did but they save them up until they equal $25.00 before they send him a check. I guess with acting residuals, your husband would have to wait a while before it added up! What TV show did he make this penny from?
See a penny, pick it up, all the day you’ll have good luck. Don’t know the source.
Hey it is hard to believe they would bother with that penny check, but it provided funny material for your blog.
Enjoy the outdoors. Ann
Ha! – I would definitely frame that check and hang it on the wall! You will laugh every time you see it!