What happened to October?

We’re coming off of an eventful family/ inter-generational weekend full of baking, dancing, and parking lot navigation.  It was a hit.  I walked through a number of fun classes taking pictures of the focused young crafters. Have a look for yourself.   

tile alligator in the works

half formed felted rooster

 On Saturday night we hosted a family contra dance over in the red building.  Our friend and instructor Terrence Smith called the dance...what a riot.

dance!

Our next dance (AKA the snow shoe shuffle) will be held during Winter's Gathering.  The event is going to be a ton of fun.  I would like to invite you all to join us for arctic film observations, chili mastication, presentations, demonstrations, conversations, course participation, and dancing, of course. 

 

sunrise over our construction site

Speaking of winter I did see flurries yesterday morning.  The sun has been coming up later and setting earlier.  I took this photo on my way to open the office. I hope everyone is staying warm. 

Our neighbors at Dockside have been preparing for the big herring season and so have the gulls.  It seems like the word slowly spreads around as more and more gulls occupy the neighborhood hoping for a scrap of herring entrails. What fun!  There is also a bald eagle that has noticed the extra activity and has been picking off gulls from his/her lofty perch in a neighboring spruce.  Tensions are high in the gull community.

In other news, the float your boat raffle concluded this past weekend as well.  We drew the winning name of the gorgeous red wood and canvas canoe on Sunday at noon.  Our winner is a local fellow by the name of Wayne Hensche.  Wayne was in shock when we called him to share the good news.  He hurried over to bond with his beautiful new boat.  

it's a good fit

that's a happy face

 He told us that he was off to do a bit of surveying and is going to utilize the new solo canoe.  It is exciting to know that it will be put to good use. Congratulations Wayne!