Yesterday was breezy but beautiful.  We started the day on my favorite hike. It was too windy to kayak so I got in lots of sewing and crochet before our lobster dinner. It’s such a treat to have access to fresh lobster. I prefer the claw meat so Chris eats the tails and I eat the claws.

My day has gotten into a routine of crocheting on the blanket first, the sewing in the late afternoon and crocheting on the hats in the evening after Ian and I play cribbage. The hats are made with bulky yarn and a large hook so it’s easier to see in lamp light.

I’m making good progress on the blanket.

The orange looks more orange in this photo. It’s coming together faster than I expected and I really love this Premier Everyday DK yarn.

I made 2 more Fleurette blocks

Here the are with the group.

I only have 8 more to make!

As I mentioned before, we hiked Pemetic Mountain yesterday. We took our usual route up the South Ridge Trail but came down the East Cliff Trail, a new one to us. This mountain is my favorite of all the trails in the park. It’s very challenging but has great views. Here’s the 360 view from the top.

It’s pouring rain today so there will be no hiking or kayaking today.

That’s OK, I have plenty to keep me busy.


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5 responses to “The day before the rain”

  1. Kristin F Avatar
    Kristin F

    Great view from the mountaintop, and the floral blocks are coming along nicely!

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  2. marmic1954 Avatar

    That panoramic view was fun! Must admit you are more than welcome to lobster, no matter what part of their anatomy. I tried to eat it once and decided it wasn’t for me – and the RC turned out to be violently allergic so we won’t be trying it again.

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  3. geneblack Avatar
    geneblack

    On the lobster, I love both the claws and the tail. Mmmmm. On crab, I love the claw best.

    What an amazing view. I know I would enjoy being there.

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  4. Carole @ From My Carolina Home Avatar

    That mountaintop 360 view is amazing, gorgeous! You do these trips in the best way, having a home base so you can stay inside and sew when it rains. You are making me wish for a lobster dinner!

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  5. lswanekamp Avatar

    Vicki, looks and sounds like a glorious vacation overall. We have not been to Maine since the lockdowns as we hate dealing with the traffic around Boston there and back. Everything you have shown (including the sewing) is right up our alley! So glad you took advantage of it!

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I’m Vicki

I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.

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