Another one of my failed attempts to capture the ethereal quality of the morning light here. You just have to see it in person I guess. I went out for a quick morning walk today, before I get started with some work. It is a little muggy but still a nice day, although it may get rather warm later. I hope to get the last little bit of siding up over the clerestory windows this weekend before I leave on my road trip.
And the black-eyed Susan's are blooming again. I like them because they bloom in the spring and again in the fall here. Lots of flowers are blooming right now actually. Ugghhhh, I dread winter. I know it is still a ways off but I hate cold weather. I am definitely a southern girl. I wold shrivel up and die if I had to move to a northern climate. When I get back from my trip I am going to have some spend some serious time and effort splitting firewood.
Restoration on the weathervane continues. You can see here where I have cleaned and straightened this piece and am applying a new coat of sealer, which is just beeswax and linseed oil. The upper part that looks darker is where I have finished. I hope this church is happy with what I have done. I think it is going to look good. I have to install new ball bearings for this thing to rotate on and finish the sealer and it will be done. I spoke to our general superintendent and he said as soon as I complete this project I will be laid off again for a time but we do have some work on the horizon at least. They want me to help set this piece back on the roof of the church, which should happen Wednesday or Thursday and then I am off and free to go on the road.Hopefully I will have some small progress on the house to post soon also. Hope you all have a great weekend too!
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I hope that all goes well with the weather vane replacement6...and with the upcoming road trip!
Plenty of pictures would be nice for all of those that can't go along!
You take care, my friend!
They make great jelly but even greater wine!!! I make it the way my granny did and it usually turns out wonderful. If not I have some great vinegar!!!
Annie,
Wait for me! :) That little stow away in your nap sack. A mouse maybe. I want to make sure all goes well.
Have a great time!
siWhat a great trip that should be!
Can't believe you don't like muscadines ... heavenly.
Great fresh, great juice, jelly, wine.
Have a superior time on your walkabout.
Excellent! I love the southwest and if for some reason my part of the midwest didn't feel like home anymore, I think I would settle out there. I spent a month floating down the Grand Canyon in a wooden dory boat and it was a life changing experience. Perhaps after you've done your three weeks and are still friends, I would recommend trying a float trip out.
Hey Jim! thanks! and yes, I plan on taking lots of pictures and sharing! In fact, ya'll will probably get sick of seeing them all!
Hey Wolfek! Yeah, I have heard that! I have thought about making a syrup to use for colds and flu.
Hey Rita! lol! thanks! I hope it all goes well too!
Hey FC! I think it will be a great trip too! thanks!
I guess I just can't get past the smell of those muscadines; bleh!!
Hey Ed! yes, I read about your adventure; that was great!
A river trip there would be great. Jack used to kayak and raft quite a lot so we have talked about doing something like that also.
There is nothing like a desert sky at night. You're going to love it. Sounds like a great trip!
Wow! How exciting! This sounds so fun. I am so happy for you! Live! Go live life!
How lucky can you get? Yes, please share with us. I'm so pleased for you. Life can be grand.
If I were closer I'd pick the grapes and make you jelly AND wine. A shame to let them go to waste.
WHAT ABOUT YOUR DOG AND CAT?
Desert! Many pictures...please, pretty please?
Hey Loretta! yeah, I believe it's going to be a great time! I'm real excited.
Hey Erin! yay!! thanks!! We're going to!!!
Hey Sissy! thanks!! yeah, I will be taking lots of pictures I promise!
Allen is going to take care of the animals for me and look after the house too.
Ha! Wave at us in northern Phoenix as you drive by!
This should be a good time to visit the canyon. Hope you brought some warm clothes!
Hey Jenn! we sure will! I wanted to have those bowls you wanted done so perhaps I could deliver but I haven't had time to do squat! Just have to mail them later.
I am going to pack some warmer clothes; is it getting cold out there already? I know it gets very cool at night.
I've heard muscadine wine and jelly can be really good. Sounds like a great trip plan... stay safe and have fun!
Hey Beau! Yeah, I have heard it is real good too. Kinda hard for me to believe because the raw berries are SO horrible. Ha!
thanks! we will!
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