While waiting for our health issues to resolve, I have been practicing with the new camera
April 8, 2024
I took pictures of the eclipse. Gene and I went to Great Hill though we probably could have stayed at the house. I got the eye glasses for the eclipse and also a special filter for the camera. The eclipse was incredible
May 9 2024
Today the news reported that there were sunspots on the sun! Out came the camera!!
I bought a new camera! It is a Nikon Coolpix P950. It has the zoom that I want to photograph wildlife and the feel of an DSLR!
I am just practicing right now but... Take a look at the picture of the moon!!
More to come
We are in Bethlehem , New Hampshire. Gene's sister and brother in law have a wonderful house on some lovely land overlooking the White Mountains. We are here for a family gathering and came up early. Oh the view! Boondocking is a wonderful thing. It is so quiet and peaceful.
We have been back since May. We came home to get the boat in the water and ready for sale. Well, after 2 new batteries and some scheduled maintenance , the boat when in the water. 4th of July! Washing the interior, exterior..... The boat is ready. Now we need to launch the rubber raft.
South of Boston Quilts for Kids:
While I have been home I have joined a quilting organization called South of Boston Quilts for Kids. Gene's cousin's wife has a friend that is always looking for quilters and gave her my # . My first visit, I got a kit to make a quilt, all pre cut with material that had ben donated to the organization. There were only about half a dozen of us but the number varies rom week to week. I am learning from some very impressive women! I am humbled by the knowledge and skill of these members. I watch and learn as these women sew, piece, and machine quilt material into beautiful, comfy, huggable quilts for kids, elders, homeless, premies,.........
I am learning how to select fabric for different patterns. I watch as they free motion quilt. I watch with envy as they use a walking foot for make such beautiful patterns of lines, circles, triangles and other shapes.
I have make quilts before. I have made tied quilts for each of my children, more like comfort quilts. Last year I started to hand quilt. very relaxing.
Well that started me on a quest to hand quilt. Next came a quilt that I made for Mom in 1985. I gave that to my sister Maureen when it was done.
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| This was pre hand quilting. :) |
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| This is ready to begin machine quilting |
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| This is the next on to be quilted. I have also cut material for a Halloween Quilt that I will be piecing soon and then finishing to donate. All of the fabric that we use was donated at some point. If anyone feels compelled to donate, we need lots of batting!!!! :) |
Deb
We have traveled to some wonderful places. We have gone from New England to the border of Mexico. We have stayed on farms, at museums, at brewery s , and truck rest stops. This trip has ben a blast.
We have met so many fabulous people this time traveling. Antique gallery owners, rig museum guides, farmers.
Did you know that peacocks roost in trees? Who knew! They do and they sound like they are calling for help!
I like showing videos of where we have been. I am still trying to figure out all of the ins and outs of video making but hear goes......
Jefferson Davis Home & Library in Biloxi, Ms
We left the heat of Laredo TX and the Mexican Border for the wind of the coast. We stayed in a beautiful state park, Mustang Island State Park, then stayed on the beach for one night on Magnolia Beach.
Magnolia Beach
The beach was nice, and hard packed. We were very close to the shore line but it never got to us. It rained but it was still lovely to watch the rain on the beach and the waves going out.
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| Our neighbors |
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| Road to the bridge and border |
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| Along the Rio Grande |
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| Rio Grande |
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| Mexico |
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| Trains going to Mexico |
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| GPS of the border |
