Friday, September 7, 2018

Shouldn't it Be Raining By Now?

We really could use some rain here in Southern Oregon and Northern California. The I5 was closed yesterday due to another fire started in the Shasta Trinity National Forest. A beautiful area I might add, or at least it was. There has been a lot of burning going on in there. And as always, there has been a lot of talk going on about what to do about forest fires. Why yes, you can cut all the trees and then you will end up with an even drier, dirtier problem. Think dust bowl, think loss of wildlife and water sheds. Honestly, the long term answer is to face climate change and start mitigating yesterday with pollution cutting measures. Short term, do a better job with prescribed burns when it's wet, judicious tree cutting and thinning and replanting, on a 3-5 year schedule. Clear cuts typically plant all trees at the same time, plant all the same kinds of trees and often use heavy chemicals and pesticides to inhibit weed growth. Judicious forest management makes sure this doesn't have to happen. What about roadless areas? Believe me, there are a fair amount of horse logging teams in the west that would love to go in annually and harvest gently in old growth and roadless areas. It was done for a number of years before big mechanized tree cutting equipment was developed and in this day and age there is quite a market for sustainably and green harvested goods. We need to do a much better job of building too BTW, stick built houses waste an enormous amount of wood, but that is a talk for another day. Right now I just want three things. Some good days of rain, that jerk of a SCOTUS pick to take his lying hateful racist self back under whatever rock he was found by the Federalist Society and for the GOP to grow a spine and a pair and start some checks and balances on the orange asshat. Other than the rain I don't think I'm asking too much.

Yes, I have been sewing, a little. Two nifty little Jalie Rose numbers made it out of the salon. I do love this sleeveless pattern. The fit is quite nice. The little orange one is so washed out in the pics.



 It is really a beautiful medium deep shade of pumpkin. And look closely at the pink one, those are little mice.



I was so taken with this print, I bought enough in a grey colorway for a long sleeved top at some point. Today I am starting on on the kimono pattern. I'l let you all know next post how that one goes.

Ahem...due to a Labor Day sale a couple of skirt patterns and a jacket pattens arrived in my mailbox!



One is already cut out of a $5.00 piece of deep raisin colored Tencel. Great for fall!

Parts is parts and the ones I ordered for Fanny Justine arrived from Canada a day early. New treadle hooks (did I mention I found the lost 6th one of the old set in the car?), 200 inserted eye heddles and a set of threading helpers.



They keep the shafts from moving while threading and tie up and will also work like angel wings holding the lease sticks. I have yet to plumb their full usefulness, but for holding the shafts, A+.

steps the shafts nicely for threading
 Gene and I will be building a removable castle shelf for her. Should be interesting. We don't always work well together, I find it much more amiable to draw a picture and let him arrive to the end result as he will.....I think he prefers that too. ;-)

Inside, fall painting is about to commence. New moulding has been purchased for the foyer and hallway since we ripped the old out for the tiling and I ordered and picked up the oil paints for the kitchen cabinets.



I was told this time like every other time, no one uses oil paints anymore. They hold up so well for the hard use kitchen cabinets take though, worth the effort and cost.

It's dental month at my vet's. It means they will be looking at thousands of teeth and also looking quite tired since they discount all dental work a pretty nice amount. I'm told the schedule is completely full and it warms my heart to know so many people are taking care of their pets teeth because Lord (and me), knows, the work can be costly. Mandy has her appointment in October. I get a multi dog discount so no need to double dip or take time away from other needy choppers.
In that vein I leave you with this little tribute to dentists everywhere.

Parting shot: Did you say "Cheese"?


31 comments:

Theresa said...

Tag!

crittercrazed said...

I wish we lived closer together. Would love to have an Airing of [Trump] Grievences with you and a bit of wine!

farmer's wife weaving said...

Jack looks all cozy cuddled up with his blanket. Love the new blouses, your choice of fabrics are always fun and perfect for the projects you choose to make. I would love to send you some rain, we have finally more than we need.

Tobie said...

Amen to the first paragraph

LA said...

We've been getting scattered afternoon showers here (reminds me of Florida!) But, we could use more here on the Ridge. LOVE your new tops...I'm sure they will be enjoyed.

Theresa said...

Me too! Obama is speechifying right now. God it's good to hear well thought out and spoken full sentences....that make sense!

Theresa said...

Martha, We would love whatever rain you want to send! How's that little cutie doing? Jack, as always gets some of the best spots in the house.

Theresa said...

LOL! Thank you.

Theresa said...

Both have been worn and enjoyed already!

Michelle said...

I watched very little of that Little Shop of Horrors video and am STILL going to be having nightmares for weeks now!

Theresa said...

I didn't need the video myself. Dentists have always creeped me out. I escaped once using the bathroom plea and booked out the back door hitchhiked home. Boy was my mom pissed.

Cindie said...

Always love reading your blog. Just now I had to read the political comments to Sam who had to laugh. Can't wait to see the finished cabinets - love your color choices. Love the new tops. Will be doing a happy dance once we get rain - been a tough fire season for us and Northern California.

Leigh said...

Love your colors. I was told the same thing at the paint store too. Hear hear on that Federalist waste of oxygen. Growing a pair is a lot to hope for though. They know he's an asshat and they don't care as long as they can just get their personal favorite legislation through. The wheels of justice grind too damn slowly.
You just MUST'VE said cheese!!

BarbaraShowell said...

Delaware is day one of 9 days of rain forecast, after huge rains in August. I am so grateful for you and any blogger condemning Trump, sometimes it feels like there are many voices of reason and I belong, sometimes I feel like I must be nuts and this nation isn’t mine at all anymore (Delaware is a solid blue, except my rural county). Yesterday I was contemplating immigrating to Denmark.

Theresa said...

Well, glad you and Sam got a chuckle! I can't wait to see those cabinets too, but until the air quality improves some, we will all have to wait. Dang it!

Theresa said...

Oh the mere mention of CHEESE is code for come running mom has treats, or things are being swept off the counter. Sky cheese is very special indeed. The wheels of justice are certainly going to outlive the grinding I do on my back molars. The definition of a Democrat is someone who hopes, hopelessly it would seem for that long forgotten pair the GOP use to have.

Theresa said...

I have contemplated Denmark, Canada and Wales or Scotland. Really though, I need to renew my passport. I could do the eastern seaboard of Canada easily and French is such a beautiful language! ;-)

beckster said...

It was nice to hear a real speech yesterday, wasn't it? Oh, how I miss intelligence in politics rather than hate and spite. Where on earth did you get that mice print? Too cute! I love your shirts. We desperately need the rain as well, and I wish plenty of it would fall for both of us, a good soaking. Your blog is always a bright spot in my day. Give all the animals a scratch for me.

Theresa said...

Oh god and what a great uplifting speech it was.
Just what we all needed in thee dark times, to remember we have the power to bring back something better. The mouse prints came from....
https://www.etsy.com/listing/589237515/little-friends-pink-sunshine-fabric-by?ga_search_query=mouse&ref=shop_items_search_3
Critters all treated in your name! ;-)

Anna H said...

Oh Theresa, love your political post and also the bit on the forests, yes, it seems they just want to cut all the trees instead of being judicious about it. I too enjoyed seeing and hearing Obama speak, he definitely has a grasp of the English language. Would you share your vet's name with me, I need to find anew one. Doing my rain dance with hope!

Peg Cherre said...

Yes, Obama's speech was great. We REALLY need ALL Democrats and clear-thinking, righteously-outraged Republicans to vote! Have you seen Michelle's get out the vote video? Well done, as you'd imagine.

LOVE the sleeveless top, especially the orange one.

Valerie said...

I'm with you....we've had the hottest summer that I can remember. Finally the 90 degree temps have broken. Here's hoping you get some much needed rain.

The tops are cute...new style for you?

Politics...I never imagined things like this could happen. Keep hoping that we wake from this nightmare soon.

Theresa said...

Anna,
My amazing vet is Dr. Beth Gurney at Alder Creek Veterinary on Gulfview in Medford. Tell her Theresa sent you. I've had her for 16 years, before she had her own clinic she was a staff vet at Best Friends many moons ago. I followed her to her own practice.

Theresa said...

I haven't seen Michelle's get out the vote video but rest assured, I will go on the hunt for it today!

Anna H said...

Thanks Theresa, I will give her a call....

Theresa said...

The button downs are new for me. I found a pattern I loved and figured I would try a couple more button down patterns. Look for a skirt or two coming in the fall too!

Leigh said...

Gosh, I didn't realize you are so close to the Shasta fires. So much damage for something that ought to be preventable. Here's hoping you get rain, and lots of it, soon!

Theresa said...

We're pretty close! It's only 140 miles to Redding from here, and I could ride over the to the California border via Copco Road on a slow horse in a day! In fact I've done it once a number of years ago. Said horse had bit more giddy-up than he does now at 22 and was in better shape.

Susan said...

Let's hope the rains make it up to you soon. I sure wish our vet did a dental special. I think they are experiencing growing pains right now, and I am just hoping they don't decide to move facilities further away! Every days seems like a nightmare on a loop, vis a vis the Orange Idiot. Just when you think it can't get worse, it does. I am so glad that Obama is getting vocal. It's such a breath of fresh air. Love those tops - orange is one of my favorite colors.

Theresa said...

The vet does dental month twice a year. It's a 10% discount. April is the other month. Nice to know Orange is favorite color, too bad the asshat has commandeered it, along with the flag. Obama is such a breath of fresh air. I swear, it's time for angry old white guys to give it up and let some other people give their ideas a go. You know ones not steeped in hate and greed....

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