Monday, August 6, 2018

I’m back in Powell River for a few days. I had some prep work that needed to be done for the Cranberry Hall Board meeting on Thursday. I could have stayed an extra day but coming back today means I can go to the sewing bee tomorrow – I haven’t been in so long I hope I still remember how to sew.

It was a busy weekend but I think we got the word out about the House Concerts on Texada. The organizer had set me up with a table under a tent right next to the stage; I shared the space with the CD sales people. Although I couldn’t always see the performers I was comfortable and could hear them just fine. And the dance area was right in front of the table so it was excellent people-watching all weekend long. Pat was MC-ing the event but was able to relieve me at the table when I needed to go to the bathroom (a long walk) or to the beer table (a short walk). I did a couple of cross stitch projects while I sat; they were easy to pick up and put down when I needed to clap for performers and talk to folks interested in the concerts.

I bought an arm’s length of 50-50 tickets the first day but it was after the first draw so I didn’t have such a great chance. As it turned out the same fellow won both draws but he very graciously turned over his second winnings to the festival. I was first in line to buy my tickets on Sunday and I was almost embarrassed when Pat announced my number from the stage. I picked up $200, enough to treat Pat to dinner at Shelter Point when the day was over.

I’ll be heading back to Texada for the weekend – this time for Sand Castle Weekend. Pat is working and performing on Sunday but I don’t have any duties and will be able to watch the sand being shaped into who-knows-what. There is also a Skim Board Jam that I wish Alex and Will could be here for.