Catchup - May 23rd-24th

May 23rd Cont'd

So we went for a stroll up the dock to check out the fishing!  BRRRR!!!  Then saw this guy getting his boat to shore - WOW!!!  And last two are views from our 4-plex window and deck!

Totally enjoyed our roast beef brioch bunwiches, coleslaw and fruit for supper!  Gonna play Yahtzee soon (glad Sylvia brought it)!

May 24th

Well except for the two kids next door that run around with shoes on around 7am to bedtime (except when out - I've asked once to please stop) so far it's lovely here.

After our cereal breakfast, we went for a stroll to the North Point to see the stand of birch trees! Then the roadway back. Breezy but nice walk even if I forgot to put my tracker on at the beginning.

My they shrank or I exploded.

Beautiful. 

I think Deer Island. 

Pushy willows in full bloom ready to fall off. 

WOW!!!

Back to the 4-plex.

Red is the non-tracker part along shoreline estimated.

We enjoyed an awesome chicken taco salad lunch and went for a drive to Hecla South Shore Subdivision where we saw various sizes and shapes of newer houses.

Hecla Village.

South Shore Subdivision spotter!

Then took a drive to Hecla North Shore Subdivision where we saw some impressively large sized homes and lots even with fenced gardens. 

North Shore Subdivision guests.

Then a drive through the 6 camper bays with maybe 30 campers but more empty campsites.

We saw choppy waves, ice accumulations, eagles, deer and cormorants/crowducks today. But more importantly I think I found the Marsh that I remember from 30+ years ago Camera Club outing, maybe next year we'll finally revisit it and see if it's what I recall?

Back to the Marina in the rain!

Talk about calm waters! The wind totally die down and the temperature climbed!

Lovely picture!

YUMMY!!!! Gull Harbour Marina for supper tonight! YUMMY!!!!

My fish n chips, Sylvia and Edna chicken fingers, ceasar salad n fries.

Vinetarte dressed up, was better plain, shared.

Evening, ice coming from the Marina to our shore and the dock beacon caught my eye!

Road Trip - May 23rd

We had lunch at Winnipeg Beach Boardwalk sheltered from the stronger winds and a bit of a walk and tour of the town to show Sylvia. 

Well we made it to Hecla but none of us brought our lighter winter jackets nor our mini gloves!  Dang it!  Not sure how those baby crows stayed in the nest with the wind gusts!!!

We checked out the village and saw our first piles of washed up shoreline ice but were totally surprised at what we saw at the Marina?

Catchup - May 19th-22nd

May 19th

OMGG!!!  This came up from a memory from 5 years ago!  You know this was a style that I just couldn't replicate after Adele's magic that day!  I loved it but my version stunk!!!

May 20th

Hmmmm not bad on today's try! I spray gel on damp hair, roll brushed in place to dry. Then picked and VOILA!!! Pretty close to Adele's pampering!

Yeah I've completed my first wheelchair quilt with hand warming pocket from fabric donated by Joan T! I made a mistake, determined to save it with Steam a Seam 2 and managed to do so, now to see how it is after washing! Because I cut down a panel and improvised for the length it's slightly larger at 28.7x36.75" than the suggested size of 27x36". I hope it's still acceptable. Teddy is showing you the pocket!

Fabric panel cut up. 

Top assembled awaiting quilting. 

Completed wheelchair quilt.   28.75 x 36.75"

Cozy flannel backed. 

Look at Sylvia's newest apartment door hanger, it's out there now! I mentioned to her that hopefully it'll bring some summer warmth sooner than later!

May 21st

Here's a gorgeous picture of blue jeans recycled taken by my friend Margreet in Almere, Netherlands at the Floraide International Horticulture Exhibition 2022. I think at the Japanese Pavilion. Thank you for sharing your day and letting me repost this image I'm so impressed with!

https://floriade.com/en/

Totally different from my future recycled jeans quilts for the car!

May 22nd

UPDATE: I bought a blue reversible one today. It's washed and drying, ready for the cording and future walks!

I've lost my green circled brimmed walking hat! 😒 I know I just recently had it but where ohhh where did I leave it behind? Hmmmm all the selfie walking pictures I have taken and none of my hat except this one at A&W out King Edward after walking Brookside Cemetery! Guess I have to get another one!

YEAH my new selfie stick is a Bluetooth and it works! The girls better get their smiles ready, I'm fully loaded for group pics on our outings!!!

Catchup - May 18th-19th

May 18th

Again thank you Adele for the lovely spring/summer style to be tweaked more on the next cut!  Love it!!!

May 19th

Well I've started my first wheelchair quilt, and par for the case of 'firsts' I made a stupid mistake. BUT I wasn't giving up and throwing it out! NOPE I thought of ways to fix it, proceeded and it worked! Will see what happens after I wash it!

So here's the fabric I've used (donation from Joan T) and the sandwiched top awaiting quilting. I did get about 2/3s quilted before calling it quits for tonight! I think it's looking good so far!

Fabric panel.

My background prepped.  Center will have an appliqued pocket with side openings.

Ukraine Project - May 18th

Here is an update on the Ukraine refugees support postcard fundraiser I've participated in lately with 13 of my own postcards sent in and even purchased one last night before it was delivered to the Museum.  KUDOS to all who have a hand is this PLUS to Monika Kinner for organizing it!  👏💞👏💞👏💞

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saskatoon-textile-artist-fabric-postcards-support-ukraine-1.6457064?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar

Here's a screenshot of the original post from Monika to go with the CBC one with the link.

The last two pictures show my tatted edged heart and the Sunflower field postcards! WOW two featured! Monika is an amazing artist in various mediums and I encourage you to check her out! I've enjoyed visiting her "My Sweet Prairie Studio" FB page and her web page.

https://www.mysweetprairie.ca/

A screenshot of her post on PFA.

This is a screenshot only, link is in the post above.

My Sunflower field bottom right.

My tatted edged heart just visible behind Sunbonnet Sue.

And my screenshot from Monika's storyline showing my Easter Egg at the top and hexies at the bottom right.

It's Starting - May 17th

It's a "FUN" day with Sylvia!   Maybe a "LUCKY" one too?

First breakfast at Southdale Family Restaurant. 

Then onto South Beach Casino.

Played a bit then enjoyed our lunch.

UPDATE:  $80 mine, $20 Sylvia's gift and $10 from SB birthday month gift.  Cashed out with $23.75 - now heading home.  Nice time had by both of us!