After much ado, I finally got my Megado electronic dobby
working, but not before I bought a new Windows laptop.
Apparently, my Mac laptop was "too new" and had some security measures on it,
that would not allow my software program, Fiberworks, to operate the loom.
So I ordered one from Staples on their Black Friday online sale.
Anything to avoid going to the store on that horrific day of consumer
madness.
With the new computer, I was able to get it up and running in no time.
This makes it all worth it though. I do love this draft.
I thought I might need to buy something to put the laptop on, so I could see
it well, but then I had the brain storm to us this stool, with the bed risers under
the legs to get it up to the right height.
Easy fix, no $ spent.
Which turned out to be a very good thing, after my surprise today.
I thought I would be out of there in no time, and it would be no big deal.
I needed new brakes, all around.
Groan.
Then " I'm sorry, but you need tires all around, as well, you could wait until spring, but we don't recommend it".
So I called my ex son in law, who I trust in these matters. Told him how much tread I had left, and he said. since winter is here, and the roads often suck, I needed to do it now.
They very kindly gave me a rid home, so I didn't have to sit there all day, and then I called a neighbor to take me back to pick it up.
So after a $15,000 summer....new furnace, roof repair, dog fence repair, I am now out $2400
more.
Why not, eh??? End the year in the way it's been going.
So I came home and sat down to weave.
Probably not wise at that moment.
I was so distracted that I totally screwed it up, and ended up
"unweaving" several inches.
Horrors.
So I took a little coffee break, and had a little talk with myself.
Yes, it did hurt my pocketbook, a lot.
But truth? I have SO MUCH to be grateful for.
I sit here warm and comfortable with my dogs, watching it snow outside.
I have my studio that nurtures my soul every day.
I have family that loves me.
I have friends that care about me.
I have gotten through a lot worse situations than this, and I will be fine.
So once again, gratitude is the attitude today. I am ok. It's all ok.
And, I have a safe, reliable Subaru in the driveway.
7 comments:
Love the new weaving!!
When I start bleeding money for various reasons I sit myself down and tell myself I ought to be grateful that I have the money for it, much as I dislike parting with it. It helps some.
I am particularly fond of the leaf pattern.
Love the new pieces! That green one is sooo eye-catching!
I, too, had an expensive fall. First the heat pump went so I was left without A/C in the summer and then heat until mid November. Then the refrigerator started having issues. After $200 for a service call and $412 for warranty, and numerous visits and breakdowns, and losing tons of food products, turns out my nine-year old fridge is only fit for the garbage. So I scored a deal on Black Friday and got a new refrigerator but it can’t be delivered until December 18th!!! I’m currently using a cooler and a mini fridge! Then my hot-water tank busted the day my heat pump was fixed. You’d swear I was cursed. But, like you said… I’m alive, relatively healthy, have a daughter that loves me, so I think I should be grateful I’m alive to experience all the chaos. I just wish it was less expensive chaos!
Merry Christmas to you!
When I get upset about something I have to have a talk with myself, too. There is always so much to be grateful for. We just forget that at times and need to remind ourselves--lol! Have a super week! :)
Hillary, your website has been hacked. Clicking on it takes us to the usual sort of dangerous garbage.
I was trying to see if the green leaf top you've shown us here is up for sale yet. Can I reserve it?
I don't have a website......so no worries there. Yes, you can purchase the green leaf top.....message me on my FB biz page, crazy as a loom weaving.
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