I've also finished the top of my "George Siciliano" miniature quilt. It went together quite nicely. I'll photograph it once I get the backing and binding on.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Lone Star Quilt
I finished my lone star quilt and hung it on the loft railing. I tried free-motion quilting on the border and it worked pretty well. I should definitely improve with practice.
I've also finished the top of my "George Siciliano" miniature quilt. It went together quite nicely. I'll photograph it once I get the backing and binding on.
I've also finished the top of my "George Siciliano" miniature quilt. It went together quite nicely. I'll photograph it once I get the backing and binding on.
Neighborhood Wildlife
We did our usual walk along the road this afternoon and W spotted a scarlet tanager. This picture is a bit fuzzy, since it was fairly far away, but no doubting what it was.
And then this frog, probably a leopard frog, was resting in the pool by the side of the road.
Not bad for an afternoon stroll.
And then this frog, probably a leopard frog, was resting in the pool by the side of the road. Not bad for an afternoon stroll.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Kayaking in the St Regis Canoe Area
We paddled Long, Slang, Turtle, and Hoel ponds today with the Wayfarers. It was a one-way trip beginning at Long Pond and ending at the Dora's on Hoel Pond after carrying over the railroad tracks. It combined the trips done last year on June 4th and June 9th. I took some wildflower photos while at the Dora's camp.
Bunchberry - Cornus canadensis in the Cornaceae
Clintonia borealis in the Liliaceae
Then, since it is supposed to rain tomorrow when the ADK hike to Hays Brook Trail to see the lady slipper orchids was scheduled, we drove up there after the paddle. The orchids are right at the trail head, so we didn't have to walk far.
Lady's Slipper - Cypripedium acaule in the Orchidaceae
Bunchberry - Cornus canadensis in the Cornaceae
Clintonia borealis in the LiliaceaeThen, since it is supposed to rain tomorrow when the ADK hike to Hays Brook Trail to see the lady slipper orchids was scheduled, we drove up there after the paddle. The orchids are right at the trail head, so we didn't have to walk far.Lady's Slipper - Cypripedium acaule in the Orchidaceae
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Wildflower Quilt
I'm collecting wildflower photos to print onto fabric and incorporate into a quilt for camp. The starflowers are blooming now - Trientalis borealis in the Primulaceae.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Wood Frog
We found a wood frog on our dry, dusty road, of all places, when we were walking today. I hadn't seen one before and found this identifying photo on the web at http://www.fws.gov/northeast/heinz/WoodFrog.jpg
I did not have my camera - I really must get better about carrying it wherever I go.
I did not have my camera - I really must get better about carrying it wherever I go.
Fretty Plowers
Remember the LP we used to have with the Muppets' tale of a princess who reversed the first letters of words?.... (At least I think that is what it was.)
Anyway, I planted my annuals in planters on the deck today.
I bought them at the Flowering Meadows Nursery in Lake Placid where we purchased our fir and spruce trees, since I thought they would have a good selection. The plants are very nice, but not nearly the selection I'm used to from "down south". I got beautiful tuberous begonias for the shade (they didn't have many left so it is a good thing we went when we did. If they had still had fuschia in hanging baskets, I would have gotten some for the front porch) and in the planters more in the sun I put geraniums (I'm a sucker for those gorgeous clear colors) and Calibrachoa, those trailing flowers that look like miniature petunias.
I bought them at the Flowering Meadows Nursery in Lake Placid where we purchased our fir and spruce trees, since I thought they would have a good selection. The plants are very nice, but not nearly the selection I'm used to from "down south". I got beautiful tuberous begonias for the shade (they didn't have many left so it is a good thing we went when we did. If they had still had fuschia in hanging baskets, I would have gotten some for the front porch) and in the planters more in the sun I put geraniums (I'm a sucker for those gorgeous clear colors) and Calibrachoa, those trailing flowers that look like miniature petunias.Thursday, June 4, 2009
Camp Woodlure
While on Rollins Pond today we went by Camp Woodlure and took photos.
This is the camp originally built by W's great-grandmother's brother and where the family used to vacation. We know nothing about who owns it now.
This is the camp originally built by W's great-grandmother's brother and where the family used to vacation. We know nothing about who owns it now.
Kayaking the Rollins Loop
We paddled the usual Floodwood/Copperas/Whey/Rollins loop today with a group from ADK. The weather was fantastic and the bugs weren't too bad. We found this tree that a miscalculating beaver cut nearly through, but when it started to fall it got caught in a neighboring tree.
This is the group relaxing at lunch on the Rollins boat dock.
On our way home we saw these two huge snapping turtles sunning on a rock across Rte 3 from the post office.
This is the group relaxing at lunch on the Rollins boat dock.On our way home we saw these two huge snapping turtles sunning on a rock across Rte 3 from the post office.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Slave Labor - Continued
We just finished the 4th consecutive weekend working on S's porch - she took today off so we worked 3 days this "weekend". The steps are finished
and we are about half done with the pavers on top of the porch. It looks great.
Tomorrow we head to camp for the summer, though we'll come back to NJ once in a while. First thing on the agenda when we get up north is some serious R&R.
and we are about half done with the pavers on top of the porch. It looks great.Tomorrow we head to camp for the summer, though we'll come back to NJ once in a while. First thing on the agenda when we get up north is some serious R&R.
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