We are getting our road paved. It isn't really pavement; just gravel and tar, but it will make a difference to the families who live near the intersection. I always feel so bad for them as their houses are close to the road and every passing vehicles sends up clouds of dust. I drive slowly but that only lessens not eliminates the problem.
This is the second time for this surfacing. When we first moved here, the road was paved. Then the crews came, took that out and resurfaced with the tar combo. It is better than only dirt or gravel but not as nice as pavement.
I just got back from taking Heidi for a nice brisk walk-going in the direction the crews weren't. It is such a beautiful morning for getting outside and being active. The temperature has just reached 20, the sun is shining and there aren't any flying pests. Now that whatever I am allergic to has left, I can breathe properly again and am able to hoof it at my old pace. It is a good workout for both the dog and I.
I am enjoying my first cup of tea of the day and a delicious partly cooked, sliced carrot. Yum. I have to micro them a bit as it hurts my jaw to crunch through them raw.
Last night, as I was rummaging through my Vintage Tiles Revisited block patterns to get the next in the series finished, I found I wasn't as far on as I thought. Apparently, I missed # 7. I will get that one ready to do today. I also pulled out the first set of blocks I was hand appliquing. I need a couple more to finish that set. I was doing them at the same time as the chicken blocks and then stopped them to do the Tiles, stopped that to do Country Bride and now the wedding quilt. Time to go back and start finishing up the early projects!
Blessings,
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Mrs. Fox
It is cool today so it is nice for working inside or out. Have already taken the dog for a brisk walk, tidied the house and am trying to get up the desire to get a quilt onto the frame. I think I need an oomph injection.
My sister left this morning. It was a short visit but I know what it is like to try and fit everything into your schedule when you come from another country and are trying to see (and spend time with) family and friends. I always think our family is fortunate to be able to see each other as often as we do with the majority of us in two different countries.
We did have time for a good chat, a walk around the property and a chance to spoil our dog. My sister looks well and very happy and, at our stage in life, that is a big thing.
Dear husband is still working on critter proofing the hen house. The flock seem to be back laying again. They had slowed right down because of all the trauma. It will be nice when they can go outside again but they are going to have to stay inside the run and not be allowed to roam around the garden anymore. I am sure Mrs. Fox is somewhere keeping an eye on the situation and hoping for another chance at being able to provide her young with a nice plump bird for supper!
blessings,
My sister left this morning. It was a short visit but I know what it is like to try and fit everything into your schedule when you come from another country and are trying to see (and spend time with) family and friends. I always think our family is fortunate to be able to see each other as often as we do with the majority of us in two different countries.
We did have time for a good chat, a walk around the property and a chance to spoil our dog. My sister looks well and very happy and, at our stage in life, that is a big thing.
Dear husband is still working on critter proofing the hen house. The flock seem to be back laying again. They had slowed right down because of all the trauma. It will be nice when they can go outside again but they are going to have to stay inside the run and not be allowed to roam around the garden anymore. I am sure Mrs. Fox is somewhere keeping an eye on the situation and hoping for another chance at being able to provide her young with a nice plump bird for supper!
blessings,
Your Story
I posted this on Tues. Not sure why it didn't load so am trying again.
I have been thinking about how fortunate some of us quilting addicts are in our choice of husbands (or wives). Long time readers will know I am been particularly blessed with a man who has done everything from holding quilts to be photographed to building an extension on the house for my studio.
I am sure most of you have an equally understanding spouse. What is special about yours? How does he help/encourage you in your craft? I would love to hear your story.
It is raining here again which is unfortunate because my sister is on her way for a visit. She is in Canada for a bit of a holiday and to see family. It would have been nice to go outside for a walk but spending time together is always most important.
We haven't lost any more chickens so seem to have solved that problem.
Stay dry and send me your stories. I am looking forward to reading them,
blessings,
I have been thinking about how fortunate some of us quilting addicts are in our choice of husbands (or wives). Long time readers will know I am been particularly blessed with a man who has done everything from holding quilts to be photographed to building an extension on the house for my studio.
I am sure most of you have an equally understanding spouse. What is special about yours? How does he help/encourage you in your craft? I would love to hear your story.
It is raining here again which is unfortunate because my sister is on her way for a visit. She is in Canada for a bit of a holiday and to see family. It would have been nice to go outside for a walk but spending time together is always most important.
We haven't lost any more chickens so seem to have solved that problem.
Stay dry and send me your stories. I am looking forward to reading them,
blessings,
Friday, July 4, 2014
A Cougar in the Window
Happy July 4th to our American readers. Have a safe and happy celebration.
We awoke to find another two of our chickens had been killed. My husband has now moved all of them into the most secure coop where they, hopefully, will be safe. They aren't very happy about it but better that than the alternative.
We think that a young raccoon had been hiding somewhere in the other coop and that is how he was able to get these last two. Despite what we see in some movies, nature is not at all Disneyish. A friend was telling me they have cougar problems. One had been spotted looking in their window. I would sooner have the fox and raccoon.
Hubby has gone off to his euchre game and I am going to do some more work on a foundation pieced wall hanging that I have been making. I also need to get a quilt on my frame so I can finish it.
I was looking through one of the cabinet drawers last night and found a panel that I have had for a long time. I have been gathering up fabrics to finish it and I think I have what I need to get it done. Maybe I will do that rather than the foundation pieced one as I usually take it to quilt group.
Do you have more than one project on the go at the same time? I usually have a number of them. I am currently doing a hand appliqued wall hanging, the foundation pieced one, a pieced tulips on point full sized quilt and a small neutral table runner. I think I should finish one of them before starting something new although that doesn't sound like as much fun.
Oh, well. Nose to the grindstone or, in this case, sewing machine.
Have a wonderful weekend,
blessings,
We awoke to find another two of our chickens had been killed. My husband has now moved all of them into the most secure coop where they, hopefully, will be safe. They aren't very happy about it but better that than the alternative.
We think that a young raccoon had been hiding somewhere in the other coop and that is how he was able to get these last two. Despite what we see in some movies, nature is not at all Disneyish. A friend was telling me they have cougar problems. One had been spotted looking in their window. I would sooner have the fox and raccoon.
Hubby has gone off to his euchre game and I am going to do some more work on a foundation pieced wall hanging that I have been making. I also need to get a quilt on my frame so I can finish it.
I was looking through one of the cabinet drawers last night and found a panel that I have had for a long time. I have been gathering up fabrics to finish it and I think I have what I need to get it done. Maybe I will do that rather than the foundation pieced one as I usually take it to quilt group.
Do you have more than one project on the go at the same time? I usually have a number of them. I am currently doing a hand appliqued wall hanging, the foundation pieced one, a pieced tulips on point full sized quilt and a small neutral table runner. I think I should finish one of them before starting something new although that doesn't sound like as much fun.
Oh, well. Nose to the grindstone or, in this case, sewing machine.
Have a wonderful weekend,
blessings,
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Coasting into the Weekend
This seems to be one of those days when I am just coasting. I have done everything that was on my to do list: vegetable soup in the slow cooker, laundry put away, church flowers prepared. I have even given one of the bathrooms a good cleaning but, here it is half past two, and I am playing computer games and drinking tea.
I need to go for a nice walk but it is raining. I am going to take the flowers to church and set them up after I finish posting this so, perhaps after I get back, I will feel more inspired to do something. I need to get a sleeve on the chicken applique quilt so I can hang it. If I put it and the fabric needed on my machine, that should get me started.
I have felt as though I've got more time than projects lately. Perhaps it is the weather or just that I do have more time. I had been so busy helping with the production of the area's community and visitor's guide that, now it is finished, I am a bit at odds and ends with myself.
We haven't had any more chicken problems for which we are thankful. I think hubby will be letting them out into the pen again soon. At least with the rain, they wouldn't want to be outside anyway.
Just in case you are also feeling a bit dreary, here is a photo from our winter past to remind you that, last year, we had snow in October. That is only 3 months away! Step outside in your bare feet even if it is raining and be glad you can.
Blessings,
I need to go for a nice walk but it is raining. I am going to take the flowers to church and set them up after I finish posting this so, perhaps after I get back, I will feel more inspired to do something. I need to get a sleeve on the chicken applique quilt so I can hang it. If I put it and the fabric needed on my machine, that should get me started.
I have felt as though I've got more time than projects lately. Perhaps it is the weather or just that I do have more time. I had been so busy helping with the production of the area's community and visitor's guide that, now it is finished, I am a bit at odds and ends with myself.
We haven't had any more chicken problems for which we are thankful. I think hubby will be letting them out into the pen again soon. At least with the rain, they wouldn't want to be outside anyway.
Just in case you are also feeling a bit dreary, here is a photo from our winter past to remind you that, last year, we had snow in October. That is only 3 months away! Step outside in your bare feet even if it is raining and be glad you can.
Blessings,
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Video Trial
We haven't lost any more chickens but hubby is reluctant to let them out of their house. I think he will in a few days if he is outside near them. Such a shame that they have to be cooped up (pardon the pun) but better than become supper for a fox.
It is a lovely 24 degrees today so I have taken our wee Heidi out for a walk twice.
I am going to try something different and upload a video I made of some of the quilts I have available for sale. I want to put this on my Facebook page so this is a trial run.
Blessings,
It is a lovely 24 degrees today so I have taken our wee Heidi out for a walk twice.
I am going to try something different and upload a video I made of some of the quilts I have available for sale. I want to put this on my Facebook page so this is a trial run.
Blessings,
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Happy Canada Day
Happy Canada Day. I am up way too early. I woke about 6.30 and usually lay in bed for another half hour or so but I was too hot this morning. I was also worried about our chickens. The fox got another one yesterday while they were out in the run. It figured out how to jump on top and find an opening. Roger secured that area but has decided to keep them inside for a bit. It is hard to know what to do to solve the problem that doesn't involve death for the fox. We are thinking that getting a larger, outdoor dog might work.
It is hard leaving at peace with your habitat. We have had to be extra vigilant with our little dog as well.
We are going to the Farmer's Market today and that will probably be the extent of our celebration. There is cake etc. at the park but as we are on this no carb, no sugar eating plan, that is out of the question.
This is the project I am working on now.
Blessings
It is hard leaving at peace with your habitat. We have had to be extra vigilant with our little dog as well.
We are going to the Farmer's Market today and that will probably be the extent of our celebration. There is cake etc. at the park but as we are on this no carb, no sugar eating plan, that is out of the question.
This is the project I am working on now.
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