One Week Ends and Another Starts!

Well hoping this coming week is a good one - weather doesn't sound too good but that can change at a drop of a hat.

Last week got "stuff" done - the rugs, got the rugs delivered, and also some resolutions to some recent problems but by Wednesday I was just burnt out on dealing with incompetent people on the phone and unanswered questions and more crappy details that I went online - booked a free room - and jumped in the car and off I went to Atlantic City.   (Oh and I took my new Vera Bradley Rolling Duffel - was cool everything fit in it along with my cooler of snacks and water! LOL) 

While down in AC, I did so much walking and it felt so good.  On Thursday morning I got up early and hit the boards.   The day started out like this...

Dark clouds and threat of rain - but soon after the sun came out in full force and it went to the 70's (Of course I forgot to take more pictures!) - it was beautiful walking by the ocean - If I could live by the ocean I would be a very happy person I believe!  Shame though - AC isn't so "pretty" - nothing like photos you see of it from yesteryeary in its heyday.   Lots of people come up to you begging for change and even asking for a few dollars which is sad.  I pretty much stay to the boardwalk or the outlet area.  No way would I be walking on some of those streets.  One thing though it's always interesting to just sit and people watch - very interesting people in this world!  LOL

I came home on Friday feeling much better and more refreshed!

Saturday I went to the Peter Wentz Farmstead to demonstrate rug hooking at their Sheep Shearing Festival.  Lots of festivities going on and it was a beautiful day - not too hot but sunny.  I did manage to get a few pics - not of all the activities but a few...

Here is the first sheep of the day getting sheared...

Karl hard at work at his rug...

Ronnie was scheduled to do rug braiding but she had taken a class on penny rug making the previous week so was into finishing her project - which she did - Isn't her penny rug wonderful - love the colors...

One of the women spinning...

Some of the "naked" sheep - you always knew when they were in the pen to get the next one to shear - they make the funniest noises!

We were sitting between the summer kitchen and the kitchen garden so we had all the good smells of the day.  The summer kitchen volunteers cook all day and the volunteers get to eat - they were making chicken pot pie, scones, lemon bars, and I can't remember the name but it tastes just like cheesecake but no cheese - it's pretty yummy, and so much more.

Lots more events going on thru the farmstead - here's a little snippet from the local newspaper that pretty much sums it up: 

A visit to the Farmstead on this day will highlight many of the trades and crafts typical of the late 18 th through early 19 th centuries in a rural community. Watch the farmers as they skillfully use hand clippers to sheer the sheep during demonstrations in the morning and afternoon. We encourage you to try your hand at spinning, weaving, butter making, hooked rugs, and other crafts. Children can learn to make their own floral bouquets during a class held at 11am and 2pm. We invite everyone to gather for the "St George and the Dragon" puppet show at 1pm. In addition, you can learn about the culture of the native Lenni Lenape; the many tools and skills of the woodworker; and visit with the recently-born baby sheep. Tour the historic house to gain knowledge of the history of the Farmstead and to view some of the antique textiles located inside, while enjoying colonial era music performed by The Bakshi Studio Baroque Players . Your tour will finish in the summer kitchen where you will experience the sights and aromas of seasonal cooking on the open hearth.

I had nothing new to work on so I drew up a penny circle rug - still trying to use my scraps.  Here's a pic of what I was getting done - thought I would try the "beading" technique on the border.  I'm liking the results and I thought the "twisting" on the bottom would bother me but it doesn't really - still lays flat.

It's a grey day out there today so planning on sitting and getting some hooking done!
 
Hope everyone has a great weekend and a wonderful new week
 
p.s. The boys wouldn't let me take their pictures today - they are all snuggled under blankets, under beds etc. - they say it's Sunday - the day of rest and it's rainy - which means they will do a marathon nap!  No pictures allowed since they haven't had their baths yet!