Christkindlmarkt & Gluhwein Gallop 5K

 Angels in the market --

 Three bears --

There was a 5K -- 

 Guess which three walked and which one ran / and won their age category???

 Popular Fire pit.

 

Supervision

 Bringing in a ferel cat -- 

who wants out every morning from 4am - 6am.   Try to tell a kitty it is -16 degrees "feel like" temperature.

 This is one of the first times she came by.  and I've / we've been feeding her for a few months now.

Were able to get her into a crate and take her to local vet -- no chip.   No mites, fleas, no feline leukemia.   She does have a hernia, to be repaired 12/22.     Has had all her shots.  It is est she is 1.5 years old.

I named her Jasmine.   After my kitty, Jasper, crossed the rainbow bridge.... followed by our Honey a month or 2 later - I hesitated to bring in another furbaby.

But, so far - she is okay.

And seems to like t.v. and needlework!!!   

 She patiently watches the needle and thread while I try to learn Nanduti (art form from Paraguay).   Thru the Virtual Education @Lace Museum.

 

Chilly Chicago in November

 Yep,

we bought tickets.  Were able to view

the final show, Nov 30th at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.   DH and I were uncertain what to expect - he liked the 2nd part better than the first part.  I was wow'd with the whole thing.  Billy Corgan, orchestra, videos, choir, soloists,  music .   WOW.

We started at the Cultural Center, made our way

to the Christmas Market 

looked at the Macy's windows,

Shaw's Crab House

 to warm up!!

And on to the concert. [no cell allowed during performances].

 Lobby - beautiful building.

 Inside the theatre.

 We were in balcony - tho, grateful for ANY seats we could get when the tickets went on sale.

Turkey Trot 5K

 Still outside - still skittish.

Brrrrr . . . . early morning 5K w/DD.

Some snow flurries around mile 2.5.

After the walk, swung by Starbucks - a popular place today.

We plan to grill out today -- just have a couple

of side dishes to put together.

Enjoy the day!

 

Embroidered Disk Class

 

Yesterday, the L.A.C.E. Chapter of the

International Organization of Lace had a presention + class on 2D / Disc embroidery inspired by Japanese Temari patterns.

Initially, I started the disc like a thread wrapped button!!  Not the correct idea for this disc ; )   I was carrying the fiber accross the back instead of creating little stitches along the points.   As it was 'pretty' as it was, did a few rounds in 2 colors.

Once I got the hang of herringbone -- I tried on top of the other pattern -- the dk reddish floss is the Herringbone Stitch -- I should have been using.   

All is well, the kit had extra disc pieces to try.   Extra hoop.   Will enjoy this small project.  I'll give it another go with herringbone - maybe the same DMC floss colors.