On Monday, after coming home at lunch to medicate Mabel (who is doing much better, by the way!) and being relieved of my duties once Hubster Dave made it back home, I decided to take a little "back road drive" to the inn.
Only, I found my way at a crossroads not knowing whether I should turn left or right.
I didn't even know where I was really, it's a big mistake if you think that all roads will eventually get you where you want to go.
This one got narrower, and windier, and there was literally nothing out here but some old forgotten farm houses.
Oh, how badly I wanted to know the story of these places!
And then I rounded a bend, came down a bit farther and things all of a sudden did look more familiar.
And unlike a few days before - there WERE cattle in the pen!
And the grass is turning green enough for grazing.
These two seemed to have a little something to say about my wanderings.
This one said "You know you should have turned left!"
And this one buff colored one said "Don't listen to them - just remember to find the wonder in every wrong turn!"
The March Quiltvillians made their great departure yesterday - and the best thing of all - they had already started in on running loads of laundry for me. Marvelous! I love it when helping hands pitch in to make the change over for the next incoming group a bit easier!
And - I was able to get some photography done for the Brookgreen PDF pattern release.
And it looks pretty great thanks to the new green of the grass!
Daffies are very happy in the yard!
Yes, I know it looks like they have escaped the paver line that Jeff had put around the bushes last summer. When he was putting them down he had no idea where the bulbs were. Now we know.
And I kind of like them being all free and escaping this way, so they will stay.
Renegade daffies for the win!
These are also blooming! Sweet!
Until you look at the next week's worth of forecasted temps. 27 as a high next Tuesday?
It's nearly a week away - so let's hope that changes?
March can still pack a whammy - you just can't trust "fake" spring!
ZERO sewing happened yesterday, other than some step-out photos for Brookgreen.
And I cut off my desk day early as we went to Bristol for dinner with our friends to celebrate the two hubby's birthdays that fall within the same week.
It was late by the time we got home, and we had such a great visit.
Today I'll finish up prepping the inn (Towel baskets are waiting to be folded and put at the end of each bed after beds are made) and be back at my desk -
Let's hope for an hour or so to take a break and get another dirt road hike in before the weather gets nasty.
Celeste and the Quilty Pleasures will be arriving between 5-6pm this evening.
How are things in your corner of the world?
Quiltville Quote of the Day -
There is something that happens when I walk through the door and my stresses are put on hold for a short time while I browse and touch the fabrics.
Oh, the possibilities!
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone -
I agree with the motto for today. My local quilt store is moving. The building isn't ready yet so it may be awhile before she can reopen. Meanwhile they have fat quarters for sale for $1.50! I will need to drop by this week. Brenda J.
ReplyDeleteI have ideas about what some of the secrets to happiness *might* be, but also know for sure I have never been sad in a fabric store...or my sewing room. I also have happpy memories of gazing into bovine eyes when, as a youngster, we would visit our grandparents' farm. We loved going to the barn to see the cows and pet their faces. Your post today gave me that same happy feeling when I saw the cow pictures from your adventures. Thanks, Bonnie
ReplyDeleteI agree with the Creme colored cow, there are so many wonders to see when we take "the scenic" aka wrong turn route. So glad all your "fur babies" are doing better. They are luck to have you and Dave.
ReplyDeleteWent from 65 a day or two ago to snow here in Wisconsin, crazy…. But I did see a robin!
ReplyDeleteIf only those old homesteads could talk. The stories of life "back when" would be so interesting. Thanks for sharing your wandering!
ReplyDeleteHow true, how true!!! Fabric stores are happiness! Sadly, I have been trying my best to avoid them as my stash is HUGE! My granddaughter once asked me how many quilts I have made; told her over 200 ( at that point.) But it had taken me over 40 years to make those 200. And sadly, I know I don't have another 40 years to use up all the fabric I still have. Our guild has been grappling with the issue of "what to do with our stash?" as we had a guild member pass and leave her stash to us. Took us over a year, as a Guild, to auction off the room full of fabric & notions, and sell 20+ machines. That's why I love your scrap saver system, Bonnie! Trying my best to use it all. And your patterns allow me to do just that!
ReplyDeleteThe second flower is a hellebore. My mother always called them Lenten Rose. Always the first thing to bloom in my garden, even before crocus and daffodils. Connie Taylor
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