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It was a glorious morning to be out walking. Millie and I took the long way around and enjoyed ourselves immensely. " My cup runneth over," for sure. If there had been no chores to do, I think we would have stayed all of the day.
Early on, this morning, I left my jacket hanging on a Cedar peg, which is a handy thing to have on days that are a bit warmer than expected. It was the second day this week that I had done this. On the previous day, it was my new Christmas jacket that that gotten left behind. That made me a bit apprehensive, but by the time we walked back to retrieve it, all was good. (It's the perfect jacket, not too heavy, but heavy enough, and is shower proof. It came with a deep hood, and broad sleeves which are large enough to pull over other layers, if needed. It has been a good investment.)
When I was helping clean up in the shop awhile back, I found an old Ladino Clover sack that caught my fancy. I had already been working on a new jacket pattern, so it entered my head that I might add, just for fun, a piece of this old sack to a new trail jacket. I wouldn't doubt, however, that it might end up being worn all over town when it is finished. I will have more about this later on.
Millie doesn't have the luxury of being able to remove her coat, but she doesn't hesitate to jump into the pond to cool off, which she did this morning. I love the big waves she makes.
"Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with nature herself... I got up early and bathed in the pond; that was a religious exercise, and one of the best things I did. ... " ~Thoreau
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13 comments:
That first picture with the blue sky and the pond below is so lovely. Looks like you're getting some very nice days. Hopefully that lasts well into March.
Both your new jackets are very attractive, the second one, with the hood, looks both lovely and also practical.
Great sketch of Thoreau sitting by his cabin. I like how you just barely touched up the colours.
Good evening I loved your post. nice jackets glad you could get out for your walk again-is this your painting? I love it Hugs
Oh my goodness - in the pond at this time of year! But spring is coming!
You have the very best jackets! (Wonderful drawing/painting of Walden Pond.)
What beautiful pictures you captured on your daily walk. Your jackets are awesome too! Janice
It looks blissful and the perfect place for dogs (and people)
I love your blue on blue photo. Wow! Walking outside here one would definitely need a jacket on; both of your jackets look quite nice and warm. Saturday we had light snowfall. Our ponds are still frozen over. Millie is lucky to be able to take a cooling off dip. Your journaling artwork is always nice to see. So glad you find time for the outdoors and your art. And I look forward to your project.
The photos are beautiful. Great walking weather.
Mary; You and I had wondered from time to time about Hildred Finch and I have several times searched her name.
Here is her recent obit. It would have been lovely to know her in person.
https://www.providencefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Hildred-Evelyn-May-Finch?obId=47276489
I can't wait to shed my winter coat.
A swim in the pond is refreshing for Millie.
Cathy
Love the jacket. I've never been good at sewing clothes. Dollor loves to walk as much as Millie. I don't know what he would do if there was a pond.
I love your posts-I can feel like I'm walking along with you and Millie. We will be able to shed our coats later this week, as it's going to be close to 70 degrees. I love your painting too, and the quote. You must be thinking of planting flowers-I know I am.
The pond photo is picture-postcard worthy! I enjoyed seeing your jackets and have been reminded that I finally succumbed to temptation and bought the Tamarack Jacket pattern. Now to convince myself that I really can sew it up into something I like and that (fingers crossed) fits!
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