All About Me

I took this off Gramma Judy's blog, I thought it was cool, so now ya know junk about me!


1. Do you like blue cheese? Gross!

2. Have you ever smoked cigarettes? Yes, 4 years smoke free.

3. Do you own a gun? No.

4. What Kool Aid flavor was your favorite? I hated kool-aid!

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? No.

6. What do you think of hot dogs? -They are pretty expensive for what goes in them!

7. Favorite Christmas movie? Princess Bride

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? French Vanilla Coffee or Tea

9. Can you do push ups? Are you kidding!!!

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? my wedding rings.

11. Favorite hobby? Hobbies--quilting, writing

12. Do you have A.D.D.? No.

13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? Glasses

14. Middle name? Marie

15. Name three thoughts at this exact moment? 1. I'm cold. 2. Where is all the snow they keep saying we will get? 3. What I have to do tomorrow.

16. Name three drinks you drink regularly. Water, tea, coffee

17. Current worry? None at the moment!

18. Current hate right now? Banks that are giving their bail out money as bonuses while so many of us are struggling to make ends meet.

19. Favorite place to be? Home

20. How will you bring in the New Year? At a girl scout sleep in with granddaughters.

21. Where would you like to go? Someplace with lots of snow!

22. Name three people who will complete this? No one.

23. Do you own slippers? Yes

24. What shirt are you wearing?A warm one!

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No, the are to slippery!

26. Can you whistle? I try.

27. Favorite color? Purple!

28. Would you be a pirate? No, but I would make a heck of a leader!

29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't sing there.

30. Favorite girls name? Never thought much about it!

31. Favorite boys name? Never thought much about that either!

32. What's in your pocket right now? $6

33. Last thing that made you laugh? My granddaughter explaining when it is sunny, God is happy. When it is raining, God is sad. When it is snowing, God is cold!

34. What vehicle do you drive? 2003 Dodge Caravan & 2001 Dodge Ram

35. Worst injury you ever had? Fractured tibia and fibula

36. Do you love where you live? Yes, but anywhere in Western Washington close to the water I would love...Belfair, Shelton, Poulsbo, Anacortes, etc.

37. How many TVs do you have in your house? 2

Another Quilt

I sure wish I could take better quilt pictures than what I do, because this quilt is quite beautiful. Once I decided to make it, as usual, it took on its own personality for the person it is going to. I even scrapped part of my idea because after three tries, I couldn't get the fit right, so decided with this one, the simpler the better.

I think this close up of the corner is the best picture of this quilt. The center is purple pansies with the inner border being a design of the northern lights.







This quilt is going to someone who really needs a very special hug and this quilt has been prayed over for days.

I know it will bring warmth to the recipient!

Death of 911 Dispatch Family

Wisconsin Dispatcher Death

911 CARES Supporter,

We have received a number of e-mails on the tragedy listed below. 911 CARES immediately called the Sheriff and contacted two of the Waushara dispatch professionals.

We already have a “911 CARES” stress management package on the way and we have offered our support in any way we can. There may be burial costs pending. The agency will keep us updated and we will post updates at www.911cares.com See the initial teletype below and the update from their dispatch center below. Please send a card of condolence to their 9-1-1 family if you can. Their address is listed below.

ON 12-05-2008 AT 0126 HRS, THE WAUSHARA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT 911 CENTER TOOK A CALL FOR A HOUSE FIRE. THE RESPONDING UNITS FOUND A FULLY ENGULFED STRUCTURE. DISPATCHER PEGGY A BANECK, F W, 09-29-1961, A 7 YEAR VETERAN DISPATCHER WITH THE WAUSHARA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT ALONG WITH HER HUSBAND LARRY D BANECK AND SON CHARLIE R BANECK PERISHED IN THE FIRE. THE BANECKS ARE SURVIVED BY 5 OTHER LIVING CHILDREN. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE PENDING AT THIS TIME.

David Peterson, Sheriff
430 East Division
Wautoma, WI 54982
Phone (920) 787-3321

911 CARES,

Thank you for getting in touch with us, we appreciate all of the condolences from everyone. The Baneck's surviving children are Billie Jo 24, Anthony 23, Nellie 20, Emily 19 and Katie 16. Charlie was 17, he and Katie were the only ones still in school. Both sets of Grandparents are living and in the area. We have 9 full time dispatchers and 1 that is part dispatch, part jail. We are a small department and this impacts all of us from the communications through, patrol and jail.

I will let you know when we have more information on what the family may need.

Thanks again,
Sally Sroka -

Any of you following this know how tragic this is, please send cards of comfort, etc.

Quilts in Need...

I received a thank you from Stuart's mom today. It was a very nice photo card of Stuart and she stated he love the quilt. I also received 2 of the fabrics needed to begin another quilt and I am still waiting for some other things to arrive to complete it.

December is a hugely busy month and I hope to finish many of my projects that have been on going for quite awhile so I can start 2009 fresh! Yeah Right, consider the odds, I am a quilter!