Wild West Trip

Took a short trip out west to visit mom and sis.

Took a little tumble on day one while walking the boy.

Went to an art festival.

Went out into the wilderness.

Made a few changes.

Took a nice trip to Golden.

 

Played some pool at a local.

Had a great visit.

 

Solar Eclipse

So, we weren't in the path of totality, but got together with the neighbors today to watch the eclipse. Wish I could have been closer, maybe next time.

Pre-eclipse sky

My homemade pinhole camera.

Eclipse through my pinhole projection camera.

You can see the eclipse a little in 2 pics below.

Post eclipse sky.

Finished At Last!

I finally finished cross stitching this linen tablecloth that I've been working on since January!

It turned out nice, but man, was it ever boring!

Car Show Surprise

We usually go to the twice a month car show, but this time, there was a surprise. 

See photos below

The surprise isn't the cars or trucks,

It isn't the cool Irish Wolf Hounds,

The surprise is this super cute piglet hanging out in front of the antique shop.

His name is Mr. Wiggles.

More Music

2 more free concerts last week. First, The British Invasion Years, at the library.

Then, The Amish Outlaws, at the park. 

Both excellent shows!

Birthday Opening

Opened up my birthday cards and packages this morning. Lots of nice wishes from 2 aunts, daughter, sister and hubby. Gil helped by opening the envelopes then ripping them to shreds.

Tall Ship

Actually called a cutter, we saw this Coast Guard Ship docking near the Intrepid Air and Space Museum. Its one of only 2 tall ships in the US Military. Originally operated by Nazi Germany to train cadets for the German Navy, the ship was taken by the United States as a war prize after World War II. In 1946, a U.S. Coast Guard crew – aided by the German crew still on board – sailed the tall ship from Bremerhaven to its new homeport in New London, Connecticut.

Later went to Rudy's for some refreshment, where we met up with the boy and had the first of my birthday dinners out.