Weekend of arts and stuff

Well, I took a bit of time off for myself on Friday afternoon and got my toes done and did a bit of shopping. It felt good just to walk around the mall. Got home and hung out with the hubby, had nummy left over t-bone steaks for dinner and then headed to Altenburg to work on the pendants. Steve was working on a laticework candle holder and I worked on the filing, sanding and grinding on the pendants to get the flashing off. They looked pretty good but still lots to do.

Got home and pretty much went to bed, I was that tired. I awoke about 6 am and the cats bugged me until I got up about 715 or so. Mel was awesome and made coffee and I sat and finished the embroidery for the competition. Then I headed out to our shop to work on the pendants while mel worked on the kitchen box. I managed to get all of edges to my liking and worked on polishing down the back of the piece. Got done with that and showered and relaxed a bit. Then we headed to Tom's for a small b-day get together for him. Tom made burgers, his family made cake and it was a great time. Had a blast sitting by the pool chatting with Ilora and Asa. The kids were running rampant. Later after the kids took over the house the adults took to the pool. I swam for quite a while while everyone else not doing karaoke sat in the hot tub. I put my feet in after I was done swimming and it was a nice night. We got home about 10pm and were shortly in bed.

Sunday dawned early again but this time I kept my eyes shut so the girls didn't realize I was awake. It worked so well I spooked butterfly. We ended up walking to breakfast early and then hooking up with Tati and Mingo at Joes. Had a great breakfast and then headed to their place to see the bathroom they had redone. We hope to use the same contractor for the enclosure of the carport and boy did they do a nice job on that bathroom. Then tati and Mingo helped Tati's sister with a plumbing issue over a web cam. Technology is awesome. Mingo took us home and I managed to get all of the laundry sorted and then started in on using the jeweler's saw to remove some material on the pendants. It was slow work but I managed to get it all done and my laundry too before I was a bumbling mess of tired. I laid on the couch while mel made dinner and was pretty lame. I was tired and I did managed to rub icy hot all over my forearms and hands and that made me feel a ton better. Mel managed to finish the new kitchen box and got the first of a few coats of paint on the box. He's using a method he discussed with the joiner's at Williamsburg and its looking really good. Got to bed on time and I read for a bit before finally slumbering. I slept pretty good but man I could have used some more. I'm not used to it being dark when we get up yet but it sure is.

I think I've resigned myself to using the scroll I did for Baronial A&S. I don't think I have the time or the sanity to finish the other one. We shall see how Tuesday goes, I think that will be my make or break day for all of the finish work. Just need to add some photos to the docs and work out some editing. They are in good shape. I need to also work on my display for Saturday and how I'm doing that. Lots to do still.

I've been feeling really good though and that is helping. Though I have huge bursts of energy and then I get the "you have to lay down now" impulse. And you kinda have to give into that impulse and that is okay...its good for me and the podling.

Well, time to check the paperwork and get a hold on monday.