Hello again! I know it has been a long time since putting up any posting on the blog. As we are currently pretty much packed and checking off our to do list before heading back to Tsamaya Monday, decided it was worthwhile checking in to see if I even remember how to put up a post with photos. Im actually glad I am trying it as the software I typically used to make the collages, stated there was an update, so unfortunately, I clicked on it today and not even the basic things I used to be able to do work. Oh well, it should have made an improvement, but in this case it didnt. Did some research and found another software to use so trying it out before we leave.
The last I made an entry we just returned from Turkey in December 2021. It seems like the time has flown by since then but we are now excited to get back to Tsamaya and the world of travel and exploration.
It will be hard to capture what we have been up to since our December but we were able to fit in quite a bit.
First, we were delighted by seeing the wonderful blooms on the plants that our friend, Lisa, took care of us while we were gone -thanks again Lisa! The first order of business was setting up the Christmas tree, getting out the numerous ornaments we have acquired over the years bringing back wonderful memories of our travels as well as family and friends. We were fortunate enough to spend our Christmas Eve and Christmas with Bobs side of the family – some great family traditions!
In the new year we decided to take in some live theatre as there are numerous wonderful offerings in the area. A mask was still required for entry and we had to wear for the full performance, but it was well worth getting the feel of somewhat normal life taking in some great talent at local theatres as well as some great music by a band where we personally know one of the band members (how great is that!)
With time back here we decided to pick a project to work on the house and the heating in one of our rooms won the prize to be worked on. We have radiant heat
throughout the house, but we found out the previous year that it wasnt working that well in one of the rooms due to the thickness of the flooring in that area. After doing some research Bob found out that we could install the tubes for the water to flow through on top of the floor and then put a new floor over that. Sounds strange, but in fact, it worked out very well and it was cold enough after we finished the project to find out that it is now working great. With finishing the floor in that room, Bob then could put the molding in as well which now finishes off another room in the house.
I decided to get some time on the sewing machine as havent done that in quite a few years. I started very small with making a table runner, place mats and napkins to help make our Christmas breakfast table look a little more festive. I then moved onto making a queen size quilt for our bed – wow – still not finished, but the top is pieced and will have to finish it up the next time we are back in the
US. Bob told me I should treat myself to a new sewing machine. I typically dont like to buy things for myself, but he convinced me and Im so glad I did. Since being back our family has increase by two – one on the both sides of the family, so decided to make 2 baby quilts which were fun to do. Definitely like the size of to the queen size!
Bob continued to work in his woodshop making a few gifts, sorting his shop and keeping out of trouble! He definitely misses his woodshop when we are on the boat, so if I ever needed to find him, I was pretty sure of where he would be as he has heat out there, a coffeemaker and a nice old, wooden chair that he as well. Im just glad there isnt a bathroom or kitchen out there so I do get to see him sometimes!
Bob and I decided that it would be a good idea to get some exercise while here as we unfortunately are not into winter sports.
