This year, for Victoria Day (the mighty queen), the kids came up with their boats to a perfect perfect weather weekend on May 24.In previous years we have had snow, sleet, and mighty winds, so getting calm bright days to enjoy the lake is a bonus at this time of year.
Practices were early morning, so up at 6 am to follow the boats toensure safety was good for me as I am used to getting up early.
With coffee in hand, we delivered the boats back to the marina only to find that a bear had tried to eat our truck cover.
Since the bear visits, we have been diligent about food at the cottage. Never ever did we expect (duh) that a bear would be on the mainland at the marina. Anyway, lots of garbage around, the cover is totaled. Another lesson learned by us after 12 years.The top looks like it had a rotary cutter doing work....must have been a seam of sorts on the cover.
So, another week has passed. I am making two more baby quilts as my grandnephew and his wife have had twin boys. Got the fabric yesterday to have a project over the weekend as the weather is deteriorating as I am writing this blog. Do I care?
I am looking for some 1930 type fabric, either charms, jellies or layer cakes. I know that there should be yellow in the fabrics and that's about it. Do you know where to get this?
For Sale: copy of encyclopedia Britannica...$200.00. Recently got married and husband knows everything! (one could substitute wife somewhere herein )
Have a good weekend!
10 comments :
That pesky bear....you didn't have food in your truck? Looks like a good day on the lake! Love that joke too, you could also substitute teenager.
Glad you had great weather but more glad the bear had left before you returned. :)
I have a ton of 1930's repros Nanci. Pop over and take your pick. But seriously, Im happy to cut you a 10 inch square from each of my fabrics and send them over if you want.
I dont know if anyone has a 30's collection out in pre-cuts at the moment but there is yardage all over the internet.
Your bear story reminds me how lucky I am just to have to deal with spiders, sharks and snakes.
I have cuts of 30's. 5 x 5" Want some? I could mail them up to you. They were cut for a project that is now done and these are the leftovers.
That bear sure did a number on the truck cover. Looks like a lovely morning (other than the bear).
What a pity your Olympians aren't appearing at a venue near me Nanci.
Do you have black bears near your cottage? Wonder what tasted so good that he couldn't resist?
I hope you enjoy your quilting weekend - sounds perfect if it's a stormy one!
So glad you're able to spend your summers at your lake! Enjoy
I guess the bear was not Yogi. Or Winnie. Or Paddington.
How much fun it must be to have a cottage near a lake ... and be able to make baby quilts there ... wow!
Yikes! A Bear! The lake looks beautiful and so does your cottage. It must be wonderful stitching in such beauitful surrounds.
Answers to your question this weekend, Nanci, re: what is in Her Majesty's always handy black purse?
- comb
- reading glasses
- fountain pen
- small mirror
- lipstick, and
- throat lozenges
But no cash! Many thanks for a wonderful dinner and evening.
Andrea
xo
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