Wednesday, December 3rd - a great time was had by all

 Conditions at 4:35 am: overcast but calm and -5'
Expected later today: 9' and rain

It was very cold yesterday. At least it certainly felt that way after the 12' sunny day we had on Monday.

Strange up and down weather we're having. It was below freezing all day yesterday but that was a good thing for some. When I was on my way home last night from Community School I saw large pieces of farm machinery in the Van Gaals field harvesting soy beans. The conditions were pretty much perfect - everything frozen to allow the equipment onto the fields so the hope was to get as much of the crop off before it turns mild and rains again today.


It was our last night for school and therefore, our pot luck. There was a vast variety of items to be chosen from. Unfortunately our table was called last so some pots were empty but there was still plenty to go around. A very tasty variety I might add.  When the meal was finished we were entertained by the guitar class (only one student made it to the end of the session) and a very large contingent of fiddlers. Vince's class proves to be the most popular one every year. 

Prior to eating, everyone had the opportunity to view the rugs that our class made as well as the quilting classes projects were on display in the library for all to see. The quilters were very busy and had some pretty impressive wares to display. All in all a lovely evening.

Two great examples of ways to use photos in your quilts - beautiful

Some of the braided rugs

Two guitars strumming

Many fiddlers fiddling

 I was even lucky enough to win a door prize and came home with a lovely Christmas ornament.  I think that's the first time I've ever won something.

I had taken some cupcakes for dessert and had a few left over so dropped in for tea at the Van Gaals on my way home. Of course you're always welcomed with open arms, especially when you bring treats!