Dining Out

Good morning,

While shopping this week we saw this lone Canada Goose enjoying a morning meal.

I stopped to snap some pictures and I was eyed...

...then the goose decided I wasn't a threat and went back to eating lunch.

Watch your step!  There was a minefield on the sidewalk. 

;),
Lois

My Honey's Tea Dipper

It is good to be an engineer.

I have suggested an alternative use:  dip strawberries in chocolate.  ;)

Breakfast for Dinner

Good morning,

One of our favorite meals is breakfast for dinner.  That can mean a wide range of foods, but it always includes traditional breakfast foods.

This time we had french toast, red grapes, and sausage with onions.  That's real Canadian maple syrup on that french toast, too. I only ate two of those;  the third piece was shared with three sweet pups.

It's "Breakfast Anytime" at our house.  :)

Lois

Spring in Cincinnati

Spring in Cincinnati

The image says it all.

Crossing Party!

Good morning,

Back when my hubby worked at sea and I sailed with him, we enjoyed many traditions of life at sea.

Whenever we "made a crossing" between North America and Europe, we would have a shrimp, mayonnaise, and fresh bread dinner one of the evenings while at sea.  The mayonnaise was Norwegian and came in a tube that looked like toothpaste.  The mayo was spread on the bread and shrimp placed on top to make little appetizers that became a whole meal.

This was the entire dinner and it was fantastic!

Great memories!

The image above was taken during a "reenactment" we enjoyed at home recently.  No crossing, but the shrimp, mayo, and bread were delicious.  ;)

Lois

Sleeping Beauty

Good morning,

Catherine and I spent an evening in the living room watching a movie and the pups gathered nearby.  Wendy took up her position on a couch in front of the fireplace.

I snapped these pictures with my phone when I realized she was out cold and snoring. 

So cute!  It's a rough life here for the pups.

:),
Lois

A Pile of Projects

Good morning,

This is a snapshot of my work in process chair:

1.  (upper right) Honey Golden Long Tunic Sweater for daughter, Catherine.  This knit project is taking FOREVER! Since it is a long tunic sweater, it is about the same as knitting a dress with long sleeves.  I've finished the front and back.  I am now I'm working on the sleeves. I'm quite happy with the way the fabric is developing.  The finished garment should fit perfectly and have a lovely drape to the fabric.  Under the purple flowers are my notes and computations for Catherine's sweater. 

2.  (upper center) Burnt Orange Cables and Lace Sweater.  This knit project has been on hold for awhile.  The back is finished and I'm working on the front now.  I pick it up and work on it once in awhile, but would like to finish Catherine's sweater first so she has a chance to wear it before the weather gets too warm.  The burnt orange sweater will be available in the shop when finished.

3.  (left bottom) Flowers for a Royal Purple Afghan Blanket.  I switch between knit and crochet to give my hands a rest from the same repetitive motions.  Afghan blankets have been very popular and great sellers in the shop so I like to keep designing and making more of them to keep the shop stocked. 

These are all large, time consuming projects so I haven't had many "finishes" lately to photograph and list in the shop.  I'll have to change that and get some more smaller items made, too.

What are you making, baking, planting, photographing now?

All the best,
Lois