Summer is gone, and boy, was it an expensive one for me.
New roof on this side of the house, which has been the only part of my roof that was still slate.
And underneath it ...........wooden shingles, and about a million square nails.
But it's done.....chimney capped forever never to be used again, but repointed so it looks good!
New flashing around the chimney, new ridge pole.........done.
On top of that, a new gas furnace, since my chimney is defunct.
My savings dwindles in the face of necessity.
As usual, I am sickeningly hopeful. What the hell is wrong with me, I wonder.
But there seems always something to be thankful for. So I persist in
holding on to those good thoughts.
A few months ago, I saw this photo, I have yet to find out where it originated from,
despite lengthy searches.
It is a picture of different colored eggs from different breeds of chickens, and it
just mesmerized me.
I wanted to recreate these colors in my weaving.
I was not at all sure that I could.
But once again, I persisted. You've probably noticed by now, if you've been
following my blog, that persistence is my middle name.
And here is what I came up with.
The first 21 that came off the loom sold overnight on my FB biz page, and the second
21 are waiting for the guild show.
For my last expenditure of this very pricey summer, I decided to replace the back
fence of the dog yard. The rest of it is black chain link 5 ft high, but this one stretch
has always been stockade fence.
The old one had been there for 15 plus years, and was beginning to look a little ragged.
I was afraid some day I would look out there and parts of it would be lying on the ground.
So here is the new fence, and hopefully it will last for a long time.
My other weaving venture into towels, has been my Christmas tree towels.
I have 20 of those waiting for the guild show which is November 15-17 at
Pat's Barn in North Greenbush, NY.
And if that's not enough to keep me busy, I've been doing Basic Weaving workshops
again, and they are filling up fast.
It's good to get more people to be in love with weaving. and it's good
to fill the studio up with lots of good energy.
Sorry I've been so absent. I think often that no one reads it, so why bother, but then
I know that there a few of you faithful followers out there, and then I feel bad for
not doing better.....
I'll try harder.
16 comments:
Wish I could say I've been as industrious as you--but I can't. All your capital improvements are lovely, and the pups won't go through that new fence.
I’m still reading! House maintenance is never ending and some years are better/worse than others. Beautiful work on the egg colour one! - Jenn
I still look for you everyday.
It's a good day when you show up in my news feed. Wonderful to hear from you!
The new roof looks great! That balloon looked like it was going to land in your yard! Love the towel colors and where the idea came from. The new fence looks good, too. Glad classes are going great. So much going on it is easy to see why you've been too busy to post, but I am so very glad you did!! :)
I hopefully check in daily to read your latest post! Keep it going!
I'd love to have one of your Christmas tree towels but E Greenbush is nowhere near KC,Mo ... formally W. Nyack, NY
love how you translated the eggs .. the colors are perfect
thats me 'anonymous'
I'll ship.
It's always a joy to hear from you.
I love reading it. You are very inspiring. I wish i lived close enough to take a class. I hope Lois is doing ok enough
I always enjoy reading your posts. I love your interpretation on the eggs, just beautiful!
Please keep writing, Hilary! You're one of the most authentic writers I know, and I learn something from you in each blog posting. Onward, yes!
The Christmas towels are gorgeous. Keep writing. But one understands that we also must do life.
I turned 65 this year and have become very interested in older women who define their own lives and live life to the fullest despite the challenges of aging and loss. You are an inspiration.
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