Terri posted: " I had hoped that after we got Dad settled in his long term care placement, that "things" would somewhat slow down and I could establish a new normal for myself. Judging by how hectic September continues to be, it's not looking good. We are, howev" Terri's KnitBlog
I had hoped that after we got Dad settled in his long term care placement, that "things" would somewhat slow down and I could establish a new normal for myself. Judging by how hectic September continues to be, it's not looking good.
We are, however, enjoying some beautiful warm (very UNseasonal) autumn days. The leaves are beginning to change colours; hoping that the wind doesn't blow them all off the trees too quickly.
Last Thursday I gave myself a day "off" and went for a long drive. I put the poopers in the van, packed us a lunch and snacks, and my camera bag and headed SW. When I drive, I find myself drawn to the east side of the province where the onion dome pickings are lush.
It started out being a bright, sunshiney day, the blue sky we only seem to enjoy in September. But as I went further and further south, the clouds came and the winds grew to 50 kph. I will see if I can find a video I took with my phone and add it here in a later edit.
I had heard though the "rurex" grapevine (rural exploration) about this abandoned house so that was my main target and turnaround point. I wish it wasn't raining and so blustery. I would have liked to look at it more than I did. When I find these abandoned places, I -rarely- go inside them. Not safe, and I don't want to trespass on someone's memories.
When I head out for a photo drive, I usually have a "guaranteed" target in mind. But I found this barn, and an old one-room school house on the way. I think next time I go, I will just rely on luck and a sharp eye to find targets organically. That might be fun for a change.
Once I got home and loaded the sd card onto my computer, I realized my camera sensor had three large dust spots on it, so I've had to "heal" them in Lightroom. I am learning post-camera editing and like to play around with preset filters.
I have been trying for weeks to get started on my next sewing project. I found a great pattern from an independent designer, the dress is called Celeste and I found some nice mid-dark wash chambray to use. I will need to scale/grade (? terminology?) to adjust the sizing from the bodice to the skirt. Two different sizes, yay me.
I will do a mock up or muslin before I cut out the chambray. Hopefully on the weekend I can spend some time on that.
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