A morning walk to the bakery for Irish soda bread. Things are starting to sprout. I took that first photo through the slats of someone's fence. I love this time of year. Except that it's supposed to rain cold rain for ten days. Bleh.
Fabric is supposed to start arriving today. Then we can really get going on the shipping. Light a fire, put on some music, brew some coffee, pack envelopes. Andy is going to test out the tutorial and see if he can cross stitch. He started working on it yesterday. The first thing I heard was, "OH MY GOSH. THIS IS A LOT MORE WORK THAN I THOUGHT."
How's that for a sales pitch?
What a great guy! Such a trooper. That will be me attempting to cross stitch! I can't wait to get the kit and all my supplies - so looking forward to it!
Posted by: Melanie | March 16, 2012 at 10:38 AM
I love Andy. That is great.
I think it is neat to be walking distance from a good bakery.
Posted by: suzanne b. | March 16, 2012 at 10:40 AM
I'll have to tell my guy that Andy says it's a lot of work, he made the statement the other day that it takes me such a long time to do something that looks relitively simple.
Posted by: Spencer | March 16, 2012 at 10:45 AM
You're definitely a couple of weeks ahead of us in the buds and blossom stakes over there. The lovely cherry tree is in full bloom now, but our apples are hardly budding. I'm trying to clear up all the debris by doing 20 minutes a day - if it's sunny! I've had an afternoon off today - it's cloudy! I always leave the seedheads for the birds in winter - they're busy nesting now! Hope Andy's cross-stitch goes well - he'll need lots of coffee & cakes!
Posted by: Adaliza | March 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM
I love the bright pink in that second photo. Beautiful! Andy sounds like a doll.
Posted by: CrochetBlogger | March 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Love to see the trees flowering! We'll be about another MONTH on this side of the mountains. Beautiful!
Posted by: Kathy | March 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM
LOL sounds like something my husband would say! What beautiful pictures ♥
Posted by: Amanda | March 16, 2012 at 10:54 AM
I love it that your husband is trying cross stitch for you, that's brilliant! By the way that first photograph is magical. How do you take such good photos?? Have you considered selling prints? I'd buy them!
Posted by: Gillian | March 16, 2012 at 10:56 AM
That's funny!
Guess all the cold rain will keep the work of packing and shipping on schedule... no temptation to be out of doors in that weather! And think how much greener still everything will be!
Posted by: Natalie, the Chickenblogger | March 16, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Huh, I should see if I can get my hubby to try it.
We are full on into spring in VA - the daffodils are just about done!
Looking forward to the sampler :)
Posted by: Dani | March 16, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Hee, hee. Thanks for the Friday afternoon laugh!
Posted by: Mari | March 16, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Oh! Let's see if he gets the major Partey going on like he did with the crewelwork. You have a rare prize there lady. Hold on to him for dear life. The weather is crazy 70 one day and freezing the next. My daffs are all done, trees bloomed and then froze. Welcome to my crazy life. Awaiting the kit with great anticipation.
Posted by: nancy | March 16, 2012 at 11:14 AM
I hope there will be an Andy blog post about his experience!
Posted by: Tish | March 16, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Would he have more incentive if there was a cross-stitch-poached-egg in the mix?
That soda bread looks ridiculously good.
Posted by: Vicki K | March 16, 2012 at 11:24 AM
I also love this time of year in Portland - we put up with the rain for the beautiful green colors in the spring time - I am always amazed at all the different shades of green - absolutely beautiful...
Posted by: Patty | March 16, 2012 at 11:28 AM
house hunters on hgtv had a couple who purchased a home in portland. he from canada and she from scotland. they said they looked forward to "no sunshine". everything looks beautiful there. as always, lovely post. thank you for a bright spot in the day. good luck, andy.
Posted by: cynthia | March 16, 2012 at 11:43 AM
I thought the same thing as Andy! But after some practice, it was smooth sailing!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 16, 2012 at 12:16 PM
O. M. G. Where do you live, some kind of magical fairyland?!
The photos of your neighborhood are always so beautiful. I'm so jealous right now.
That's it. I've decided. I'm moving to Portland.
Posted by: Julie G. in Iowa | March 16, 2012 at 12:20 PM
PLEASE show us what Andy's sampler looks like when he's done. I loved the embroidery one he did.
Posted by: Kristy L. | March 16, 2012 at 12:27 PM
I always love the pictures you take!
Posted by: Deco Cat | March 16, 2012 at 12:30 PM
That Andy is an amazing guy -- I simply cannot imagine my husband picking up a needle and attempting counted cross stitch! I am going to be chuckling all afternoon. Good luck Andy -- you might enjoy it!
Posted by: Claudia Horner | March 16, 2012 at 01:01 PM
That's funny! I bet you two are a blast.....enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: Danette | March 16, 2012 at 01:10 PM
Love the first photo of the rain. Well, love the photo, not the rain. Have a good weekend!
Posted by: megan | March 16, 2012 at 01:11 PM
xxx
Posted by: P | March 16, 2012 at 01:31 PM
I'm sooooooo happy that we have some sun today! It's streaming in the farmhouse right now. I've just packed my swim bag and will leave soon for swimming. Hubby is making me fish and mashed potatoes for lunch before I go. :-) I sure wish the weather today would keep going. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | March 16, 2012 at 01:32 PM