"Well it's another Saturday Night"
That is about the limit of the resemblance between this Saturday night (we are tired but content) and that great 60's tune written by Sam Cooke and released on the RCA label as one of the singles from the 1963 album "Ain't That Good News". Sam Cooke had some sweet tunes, and I've heard it said that the great Elvis modeled many of his dance moves and hand gestures after Sam Cooke.Just an extra comment about Sam Cooke, he also released "Bring it on Home to Me" in 63. That was a good decade for music.
I guess the music buff in me is out tonight. I was listening on you tube to some great tunes.
Last Saturday morning before 10 am., Omer and I went out to the West end Elementary School to watch the start of the 5 km. foot race . This run/walk, was sponsored by the local Tim Horton franchisees Bud and Cathy Anderson. In Running Colour, was a first for the community. There were over 250 participants.
One of the features of the race that was of great interest to me, is that there were so many elementary school children and family members walking or/and running.. Some elementary schools have running clubs led by teaching staff outside their regular responsibilities.We give teachers and the education system our most precious resource, our kids, and here is yet another example of the special group of educators who go well beyond what is in the work contract. Let's remember to say thanks to those special people.
This has been an interesting week at our house. There were a couple of spring days that seemed to jump directly into summer with the warm temperatures. If you listened carefully, you could hear the grass growing. The rhubarb at my cottage changed from small nubs just peeking out from the earth, to stalks that I will cut this week for those great spring rhubarb desserts.It also gives my heart a lift to see the tiny green leaves as they usher in all of the wonderful colours of the land around us. As I was turning in a laneway not too far from our house, saw an abandoned homespace with a riot of tulips in bloom. They were so beautiful and brave in that unkempt area.Of course at my house there are tulips scattered here and there, but the daffodils are still waving their cheery greetings, and the small grape muscari have been adding colour to the landscape for a couple of weeks. Probably the lawn will get it's first trim in the upcoming week. Earlier this week we had an interesting display in the front yard. As I was about to close the shade, to protect my sewing machine from sunlight, I noticed two birds dancing and strutting in an unusual manner. At first I thought I was seeing a male trying to court a female of his species, but I later determined that the display was a challenge for territory or something in the territory,(a ladyfriend) I think. This was a Northern Flicker. we have a fairly large population of them here
I took this photo while they were throwing threatening glances to each other. Parts of the challenge looked like a choreographed dance.
There is a little quilting info this week. I received an email from Martha http://www.thequiltery.com/ telling me that my piece for the BBQchallenge had been awarded second place. I was thrilled.and anxious to see all of the entries. At our Thimbleberries sewing group this week, I had the chance to take pics of them and will post them here today.
This piece received the fist place award. It is paper pieced and has made the very best use of the fabrics provided. There is also some embellishment with beading. It is a lovely wall hanging
This table piece is made by my friend Peggy. I really like it. I find the blues are a natural with greys
This quilter has made excellent use of the provided fabrics as well, and received a third place . Congratulations !
Prairie points surrounded this colonial lady. There is embroidery embellishment enhancing the appeal of the little lady
This is mine. I made a clothes pin holder. As anyone who has read the blog knows, I am not comfortable with grey and dull gold. After much searching, this filled the requirements of the challenge, as well as my need to have more colour involved. I also got to play with applique, and hand embroidery, two bonuses as I see it.
Congratulations to those quilters who managed to fit this challenge into a busy life. I sure learned a few things, and hope that otherss did too. Thanks to the Covered Bridge quiltery for the opportunity
On Friday morning as I was checking emails, I was surprised to see one from Bronwyn Hayes http://www.red-brolly.com/.I have followed Bronwyn's blog for some time. She is an Australian designer, whose artwork and humour inspire and entertain me. I have completed several of her embroidery designs. They are extremely adaptable for quilt blocks on a special quilt. Well this email informed me that my entry in the "Sisters Bag" design contest had been chosen as one of four winners of a copy of Homestead Magazine. I'm really excited. This is a magazine I cannot easily access locally. There is apparently a quilt pattern for a Daschund type block .I hope it is within my skill scope.Bronwyn had asked her readers to leave a comment stating what they would put in one of these bags if they were going on a little trip. There were some very interesting ideas about what different quilters would bring. Mine was simple in comparison. I would bring a flashlight, (I take one everywhere), tweezers, in case I find an errant facial hair, fingernail clippers, in case I actually have time to sit and try to do minor repairs on them, a muffin, cheese, tissues, and a book. This is my real list, regadless of what bag I would be carrying. I would dearly love to have a pattern to make one of the Sisters bag. Well, maybe someday.. I do hope you will have a visit over with the Red Brolly blogsite.
Today after a very slow start for me, Omer and I drove to Amherst so I could search out a quilt magazine . Disappointment there as I could not find the two blocks I was looking for. I will try to contact Micheline as she made two absolutely beautiful blocks from this magazine.
After we completed a few errands, I got a pair of long handled clippers for pruning. If it doesn't rain too hard tomorrow, I'll try them out.
After we rested a bit we went to the golf course and played nine holes. I think I'd be better advised to stick to other endeavors. I enjoyed being out with Omer though. I drove the power cart today, and Omer the passenger. I had to be reminded several times that if I kept taking sharp turns so quickly, my evening would be spent at Emerg having my passenger repaired(smile) My dear husband then made me some Kraft dinner and fried bologna for supper. Really it is one of my old favs. The special cheese sauce we make to add to it, puts the dish in my favourites list. I know it is not the most nutritious, but once in a bit I can't resist. "It's late, I better get on home" .I seem to have song lines running through my head non stop tonight. This is of course Ricky Nelson from 1959. That wasn't a bad dance tune.
Later
Lynn
I guess the music buff in me is out tonight. I was listening on you tube to some great tunes.
Last Saturday morning before 10 am., Omer and I went out to the West end Elementary School to watch the start of the 5 km. foot race . This run/walk, was sponsored by the local Tim Horton franchisees Bud and Cathy Anderson. In Running Colour, was a first for the community. There were over 250 participants.
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| Waiting for the starters gun |
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| They are off! |
One of the features of the race that was of great interest to me, is that there were so many elementary school children and family members walking or/and running.. Some elementary schools have running clubs led by teaching staff outside their regular responsibilities.We give teachers and the education system our most precious resource, our kids, and here is yet another example of the special group of educators who go well beyond what is in the work contract. Let's remember to say thanks to those special people.
This has been an interesting week at our house. There were a couple of spring days that seemed to jump directly into summer with the warm temperatures. If you listened carefully, you could hear the grass growing. The rhubarb at my cottage changed from small nubs just peeking out from the earth, to stalks that I will cut this week for those great spring rhubarb desserts.It also gives my heart a lift to see the tiny green leaves as they usher in all of the wonderful colours of the land around us. As I was turning in a laneway not too far from our house, saw an abandoned homespace with a riot of tulips in bloom. They were so beautiful and brave in that unkempt area.Of course at my house there are tulips scattered here and there, but the daffodils are still waving their cheery greetings, and the small grape muscari have been adding colour to the landscape for a couple of weeks. Probably the lawn will get it's first trim in the upcoming week. Earlier this week we had an interesting display in the front yard. As I was about to close the shade, to protect my sewing machine from sunlight, I noticed two birds dancing and strutting in an unusual manner. At first I thought I was seeing a male trying to court a female of his species, but I later determined that the display was a challenge for territory or something in the territory,(a ladyfriend) I think. This was a Northern Flicker. we have a fairly large population of them here
There is a little quilting info this week. I received an email from Martha http://www.thequiltery.com/ telling me that my piece for the BBQchallenge had been awarded second place. I was thrilled.and anxious to see all of the entries. At our Thimbleberries sewing group this week, I had the chance to take pics of them and will post them here today.
This is mine. I made a clothes pin holder. As anyone who has read the blog knows, I am not comfortable with grey and dull gold. After much searching, this filled the requirements of the challenge, as well as my need to have more colour involved. I also got to play with applique, and hand embroidery, two bonuses as I see it.
Congratulations to those quilters who managed to fit this challenge into a busy life. I sure learned a few things, and hope that otherss did too. Thanks to the Covered Bridge quiltery for the opportunity
On Friday morning as I was checking emails, I was surprised to see one from Bronwyn Hayes http://www.red-brolly.com/.I have followed Bronwyn's blog for some time. She is an Australian designer, whose artwork and humour inspire and entertain me. I have completed several of her embroidery designs. They are extremely adaptable for quilt blocks on a special quilt. Well this email informed me that my entry in the "Sisters Bag" design contest had been chosen as one of four winners of a copy of Homestead Magazine. I'm really excited. This is a magazine I cannot easily access locally. There is apparently a quilt pattern for a Daschund type block .I hope it is within my skill scope.Bronwyn had asked her readers to leave a comment stating what they would put in one of these bags if they were going on a little trip. There were some very interesting ideas about what different quilters would bring. Mine was simple in comparison. I would bring a flashlight, (I take one everywhere), tweezers, in case I find an errant facial hair, fingernail clippers, in case I actually have time to sit and try to do minor repairs on them, a muffin, cheese, tissues, and a book. This is my real list, regadless of what bag I would be carrying. I would dearly love to have a pattern to make one of the Sisters bag. Well, maybe someday.. I do hope you will have a visit over with the Red Brolly blogsite.
Today after a very slow start for me, Omer and I drove to Amherst so I could search out a quilt magazine . Disappointment there as I could not find the two blocks I was looking for. I will try to contact Micheline as she made two absolutely beautiful blocks from this magazine.
After we completed a few errands, I got a pair of long handled clippers for pruning. If it doesn't rain too hard tomorrow, I'll try them out.
After we rested a bit we went to the golf course and played nine holes. I think I'd be better advised to stick to other endeavors. I enjoyed being out with Omer though. I drove the power cart today, and Omer the passenger. I had to be reminded several times that if I kept taking sharp turns so quickly, my evening would be spent at Emerg having my passenger repaired(smile) My dear husband then made me some Kraft dinner and fried bologna for supper. Really it is one of my old favs. The special cheese sauce we make to add to it, puts the dish in my favourites list. I know it is not the most nutritious, but once in a bit I can't resist. "It's late, I better get on home" .I seem to have song lines running through my head non stop tonight. This is of course Ricky Nelson from 1959. That wasn't a bad dance tune.
Later
Lynn
Wow, this is quite a post. I felt like I was in the room chatting with you. Congrats on your wins, your challenge piece is adorable. I would have loved to have seen those Flickers. We don't see many of them around here and their plumage is so beautiful.
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