Hello Friends.
Thursday morning my long list of things to do was interrupted by a severe line of storms that came through on Thursday afternoon. The power ended being out for about 7 hours. This tree came down out in the back of our property. So I didn't go to Zumba, it was just too nasty out.
I did have a treat on Thursday. One of the reps that I deal with weekly brought me this. Yum!
Since we didn't have good weather on Thursday Rich and I had to do stuff at the house to get ready for our company on Saturday, so we didn't make it to Salisbury for the lecture.
On Saturday Rich and I headed down to Jordan Lake for the dam tour. The weather was gorgeous, clear and low 80's. Look at this view.
Since I haven't been to Pittsboro lately and it was so close to where the dam is we made a little detour. This is the courthouse. The courthouse was severely damaged by fire about 4 years ago and I haven't seen it since the reconstructed it. They did a great job. This is where my friend Susan and I went to the lecture on Southern family cemeteries and I learned about the vinca that I am always talking about.
They have lovely old soda fountain in Pittsboro too, so we treated ourselves to an ice cream cone too.
So here is my progress! I am closing in on this. It will be my first finish of the year..sad :(
Oooh, this is a really bad picture. Sorry.
Well That is it for now from here. Blogger is being really difficult. I hope that the pics show up this time.
Peace.
20 comments:
Yikes! I'm glad the damage from that storm was no worst. It sounded like a scary system. Glad you had a nice visit over the weekend too. Your stitching is very pretty!
Glad to see the pictures now. Have a great day Chris.
Love all the photos Chris : ) Don't beat yourself up about maybe having only 1 finish this year. Life gets in the way sometimes. That project is going to be beautiful when it's done : )
One finish this year? Nothing wrong with that. I am not a very fast stitcher so each finish is an excuse for an hour long happy dance!
Love your pictures. Sounds like you had a really nice time.
Those were probably the same storms that came through here on Wednesday night. We were luckier: branches down and lights just flickering. Is that a turtle that you saw? I've never seen markings like that before! And your WIP is gorgeous! Finishes are overrated--just enjoy the stitching journey.
Glad you suffered no worse damage from the storm & you had a good visit from family
Your BBD is looking gorgeous
Yay! I can see the pics this time!!
Chris,
Wow that was some storm. I can't believe how much rain and damage some are getting so far this year. Glad you are okay.
Beautiful weather for being at the dam. Neat looking courthouse. I love history of back in the day. Cute turtle. I love using Map My Ride for all my bike rides.
Your stitching looks gorgeous and your almost done. I wish I had more to show to.
glad you are fine..beautiful stitching progress..
sending you big hugs x
I love the photo of the courthouse set against the lovely blue sky with the puffball clouds.
Looks like you had a lovely weekend! The BBD piece is just so pretty!
Great BBD piece Chris -- love it. Glad there was no more damage than what you had...power outages are such a PITA. Love the turtle photo -- glad you two were able to get in some hikes this weekend...none for us:(
Sounds like a lovely weekend, great piccies.
eeek re the storm and you were wise to stay indoors ... love the photos ... sooo peaceful and congratulations on the near finish looks lovely :) love mouse xxxxx
It's been a scary season for weather - glad you are okay! Just enjoy your stitching - don't worry - the finishes will come. :) It's looking pretty!
Look like your weekend was fun after all the bad weather. Good progress on your sampler. Your getting closer to finishing:) love Annette
Hi Chris! Hope you're all recovered from the storm that blew through. Your weekend sounded fun and your photos are so pretty. I LOVE how your sampler is coming! xo
So happy to see the pictures!
Despite the storms, you still got some hiking/siteseeing in -- so that was good :)
Your stitching is very pretty. Yum on the treats!
So glad you didn't sustain more damage from that storm, Chris--the weather has just been crazy this year!
Love that batch of goodies from your rep--guess you'll have to go to Zumba double time to work off all those calories :)
That little turtle is so cute and your stitching is coming along nicely--you'll have a finish in no time!
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