Soggy Sunday, September 24
The KV quilt show occupied much of my time from Thursday until closing on Saturday night. It was a very nice show and it went quite well. I think the vendor's were pleased with their sales; there always seemed to be a good crowd at the booths, looking and somewhat buying. Linda worked with me on Friday for most of the day and then went back to man the store and Tina joined me. She brought back two lap quilts to be bound, which we worked on and managed to finish.
I did sell my "Krazy Cats" wallhanging, which pleased me. Now I feel like I am contributing along with Judy and Diane, whom both sold pieces...I had mentioned previously that the mandate of the "Sew What Quilters" is to support the Animal Rescue League with the proceeds from our sales.
I modelled my "ski bummies" and they seemed to be quite a hit. Originally I had intended on modelling only once, but then was asked to do it at all of the shows. They certainly added a bit of humour and much laughter...
The show provides a great oppotunity to see and talk with the gals of the guild. Darlene and Rena were boasting of new grandchildren born during the week. Sue McEachern was showing off her beautiful 6 week old grandson, Drew. During breaks We would get to sit at a table in the kitchen and talk to the workers on hand...usually Linda, Barb, Karen, Pearl, Phyllis and anyone else working a shift. I also got to meet Tina's boyfriend, Bruce, who arrived Saturday afternoon. He helped dismantle our booth and take the stuff back to the store. I stayed at the show to help take it down. It is amazing how a show which takes 2 days to set up only takes 30 minutes to come down!!! Following the show we went to Marilyn's for a get together with pizza, salads, and liquid refreshment. It is a nice way to end the hectic week and unwind. I was talking to Pat Beshera and Lisa Dunnett who were interested in hearing about my bike trip.
After church today Bob did some yard work while I worked on a quilt for my new grand niece....Madison Oliver. Born to my brother's son, Dustin and his wife Kelly. Hopefully I will finish it this week and get in the mail to Lethbridge.
The rain began mid afternoon....hopefully it will clear overnight as I really need to get for a long bike ride. Tomorrow morning I have to make raisin bread for a church breakfast to be held next Sunday.... I will make 8 loaves and freeze them as I won't have the time at the end of the week because I will be going to the Sussex Quilt show to set up a booth for the store. Once the bread is baked I am hoping to do a 80 km solo ride out to Hampton and then back around the peninsula. Looking forward to it!! I need the exercise.
Mary and I keep in touch with e-mails, and tonight I heard from Sidney... both friends from this summer's trip. Mary also is mountain biker, and has the advantage of the more mountainous trails.... I figure we are quite lucky with the hills that we have and I intend to clean up our mountain bikes to get them ready for night time riding. It is getting to the point now that we are losing the light too early at night preventing us from road riding when we get home from work. The night time riding will give us something to look forward to.
I did sell my "Krazy Cats" wallhanging, which pleased me. Now I feel like I am contributing along with Judy and Diane, whom both sold pieces...I had mentioned previously that the mandate of the "Sew What Quilters" is to support the Animal Rescue League with the proceeds from our sales.
I modelled my "ski bummies" and they seemed to be quite a hit. Originally I had intended on modelling only once, but then was asked to do it at all of the shows. They certainly added a bit of humour and much laughter...
The show provides a great oppotunity to see and talk with the gals of the guild. Darlene and Rena were boasting of new grandchildren born during the week. Sue McEachern was showing off her beautiful 6 week old grandson, Drew. During breaks We would get to sit at a table in the kitchen and talk to the workers on hand...usually Linda, Barb, Karen, Pearl, Phyllis and anyone else working a shift. I also got to meet Tina's boyfriend, Bruce, who arrived Saturday afternoon. He helped dismantle our booth and take the stuff back to the store. I stayed at the show to help take it down. It is amazing how a show which takes 2 days to set up only takes 30 minutes to come down!!! Following the show we went to Marilyn's for a get together with pizza, salads, and liquid refreshment. It is a nice way to end the hectic week and unwind. I was talking to Pat Beshera and Lisa Dunnett who were interested in hearing about my bike trip.
After church today Bob did some yard work while I worked on a quilt for my new grand niece....Madison Oliver. Born to my brother's son, Dustin and his wife Kelly. Hopefully I will finish it this week and get in the mail to Lethbridge.
The rain began mid afternoon....hopefully it will clear overnight as I really need to get for a long bike ride. Tomorrow morning I have to make raisin bread for a church breakfast to be held next Sunday.... I will make 8 loaves and freeze them as I won't have the time at the end of the week because I will be going to the Sussex Quilt show to set up a booth for the store. Once the bread is baked I am hoping to do a 80 km solo ride out to Hampton and then back around the peninsula. Looking forward to it!! I need the exercise.
Mary and I keep in touch with e-mails, and tonight I heard from Sidney... both friends from this summer's trip. Mary also is mountain biker, and has the advantage of the more mountainous trails.... I figure we are quite lucky with the hills that we have and I intend to clean up our mountain bikes to get them ready for night time riding. It is getting to the point now that we are losing the light too early at night preventing us from road riding when we get home from work. The night time riding will give us something to look forward to.
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