Monday, October 21, 2019

It’s been quite awhile since I sat down to write a post. Thursday was a busy day as I took care of the last minute details to pass along information for the Hall. I have to say that it is a load off my mind once the mail forwarding is switched from me to someone else. I was at my usual sewing session in the afternoon – not a lot accomplished as I was “reverse stitching” because I didn’t like the way a few of my blocks were put together. Then Thursday evening we were out to a Jill Barber concert – although I didn’t think the show was that good it was lovely to just arrive, sit and wait for the show, and leave again afterwards. I don’t get many of those opportunities even with all the shows we see (and host).

Friday morning we headed over to Texada on the early morning ferry. I debated with myself as to whether or not I had time to go but decided in the end that the opportunity to finish another quilt wasn’t something I could pass up. We had a House Concert (at the Cafe) on Sunday night so there was cleaning to do in the studio. We managed to get a smoke-free fire going in the workshop. Although it wasn’t toasty in there it was warm enough that I was able to work comfortably in a sweater.

The concert on Sunday was well attended – we were a bit worried that the tickets weren’t selling. Everyone says Texada does things at the last minute so I guess we’ll have to get used to not really knowing what the turn out will be. The performers (Old Paint Duo) did a great show and were a lovely couple to visit with.

I caught the first ferry home this morning. Pat has another show on Texada on Tuesday night and then here on Wednesday so I had to get beds ready and cleaning done. I also needed to get my packing done as I leave tomorrow morning for Comox and points beyond.

I’ll be offline for a couple of weeks – talk to you then!

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

It’s a nasty day out there – rain and wind. The noon ferry was cancelled but the afternoon one is set to run. Even the Texada ferry was running behind schedule this morning.

I’ve spent most of the day cutting fabric in preparation for the Texada Retreat. I have Christmas fabric from one end of the room to the other. Eventually I’ll get it all put back in the bin and that will be the only bin I take to Texada. I still have lots of cutting to do and more patterns to find but it is a start.

A friend wanted to borrow a pattern I had so I offered to drop it off for her today while she’s working at the fabric shop. I knew exactly where the pattern was but I needed to finish most of my cutting in case I needed extra fabric so it was almost noon before I went out. I found a lovely red to go along with the fabrics I picked for one project, and I found some 70% off fabric for some backings.

Pat has decided he will try and sell his book at a craft fair on Texada at the end of November. I’ll share a table with him so I’ll have to try and either find or make something to cover my half of the surface.

I have to go out to the Hall this afternoon for a couple of showings. I’m going to have to take some time tomorrow to sort out Hall events (and needs) for the time I am gone. I’ll miss the next Board meeting but that doesn’t mean I’ll be excused from the reports.

It is movie night tonight but I’m staying home. The movie wasn’t of interest to me (David Crosby: Remember My Name) and, after two late nights (an entire season of Goliath last night), I want to get to bed at a reasonable hour.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Pat and I were up until 1:30 this morning watching the Outlander series. We had already seen a few shows and watched a couple more episodes as the evening began. While Pat made a cup of tea at about episode three of the night I dug out a crochet project. I didn’t want to stop watching the show or stop crocheting. So we finished the series and we can pick something different to watch tonight – hopefully a shorter series or shorter shows.

I didn’t set an alarm for this morning as my internal clock pretty much takes care of that. Pat got up at about 7:30 and promptly went back to bed; I glanced at the clock and immediately sprang from my bed to get ready for stitching.

I managed to check my e-mail, have my coffee, make my lunch and get ready to go – all on time. I worked on the last clue of a mystery quilt I’ve been working on. I looked ahead to the “Putting it Together” page and I think there is more cutting to be done. I want to take a couple of pieces apart as I’m not happy with the way the points miss; that will be my Thursday project.

I didn’t have much running around to do after sewing today – I took care of the things I forgot yesterday and that is about it. I’ve started some prep work for the projects I’m taking to the Texada Retreat – it’s all Christmas stuff. After I finish the Guild blog I will get back to that.

Monday, October 14, 2019

When I get home from a trip the first thing I usually do is unpack. Last night I was just too tired to do it right away and by the time I had enough energy to do it Pat had already gone to bed. He moved my suitcase from the bed to the chair and it sat there until this morning.

I was refilling my daily pill containers and realized that the pills were packed in my suitcase. I opened the suitcase and started unpacking. When I was done I thought about putting the suitcase back in the closet but, since I’m leaving in a week, I put it back on the chair.

As I was cleaning up and hanging clothes back in the closet I thought I may as well dig out a few of the things I know I want to take with me on my next trip. So I started packing my suitcase – again!

There were a few errands to run today even though it is Thanksgiving. When I was at the Hall another Board member was there so we had a little chat about the renovations, which are looking really good I might add. I felt guilty for not staying and helping her as she unpacked a few boxes but I had other things I needed to do.

I stopped on my way home and voted. Election day is the day before I leave and since I’ll be coming home from Texada that day I may be short of time to finish packing and vote. I had to wait about 20 minutes to make my mark; everyone I spoke to said, like me, they went today to avoid the line-ups.

I picked up a few groceries on my way home. No turkey for supper (we’ll have chicken instead) but we will have pumpkin pie. I was also supposed to stop at Walmart but you know me – once the car is headed in the direction of home it doesn’t stop. I’ll go there tomorrow after sewing.

I’m not unaware that today is Thanksgiving. I’m sure I’m thankful for many of the same things you are – good health, a great family, and an overall good life.