Frames and Foliage

Have been to busy to post lately, so need to catch up.

Foliage this year was not the best due to the weather we had, but the (invasive) fire bushes we have looked great this year, providing spots of color amidst the grays and browns.

Also busy gilding some frames; two silver leaf in process (they always take me longer than I think).

Savannah's New "Dog Toy"

The Halloween Storm

The famous "Halloween Storm" of 2011 is now history, with power back on in most of our area. After a couple of days with no electricity, heat, running water and then the phone service out, plus my chain saw dying, we decamped for Maine. We returned Wednesday evening, and are now doing the cleanup both inside and out.

Toy Time

Mandy has been allowed to play with a dog toy (under supervision). She cleverly took refuge in an open crate - perplexing Savannah who had eyes on this tempting item.

She has a name

The new Cairn has been christened "Mandy". I am sure she will learn her name by end of weekend - she is smart and quick. All seem to be getting along (or at least in an armed truce). The big ones ignore her, and she is happy to play by herself. As they come to realize that she is here for good, I am sure they will warm up to her.

New, as yet to be named, dog

This 10 week old Cairn terrier arrived yesterday afternoon. Apparently her background has made her fearless; she had no trouble fitting in, and this morning is now teasing and chasing the poodles around the house.

Still small enough to pick up with one hand, but she promises to be a "real handful" eventually.

Reverse Glass Painting

Demonstrating reverse glass painting during HSEAD's event at Old Sturbridge Village. This marked the opening of the HSEAD (www.hsead.org) research center on the OSV campus. Pouring, pouring rain today; will repeat demos tomorrow.