Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Hey y’all!
I am blogging from El Paso, Texas, where I have the pleasure of visiting my oldest son, James, my daughter-in-law, Gail, and my adorably perfect grandson, Jacob. This is my first experience in a desert climate. Hot? Yes. Dry? Yes. But also very beautiful.
Franklin Mountains
A drive up into the mountains gave me numerous photo ops. Of course, a picture doesn’t really give the feeling of the expansive scenery that you get in person, but you get the idea.
El Paso city and beyond
I learned two very important things on this visit. First of all – don’t eat the green stuff. Days later and my eyes are still watering. Second of all – stay away from the cactus. And if it is growing over the sidewalk, walk around it. Walk way around it.
Ouch.
Tomorrow I’ll leave this corner of the Lonestar State and fly over to Houston for 5 days of Quilt Market. You’ll hear about that, too.
But what’s going on at home?
This was a tough time for me to leave Central New York. The builders of our new barn are finally getting to the fun stuff and I’m not there to see it, photograph it or post it on the blog. Here’s one of those hardworking guys:
Digger Bill
Bill has been digging holes and making an enormous mess outside for weeks. I took this picture last Friday. He was promising that he would fill it in and smooth it over. Bill’s wife is a quilter, so he is probably hearing it at home, too.
Future parking lot of Calico Gals
So this is why I need you to do a drive-by. What is going on over there? If you haven’t driven over to see where the new store will be, this is the perfect time. Drive over. Park out front and take a photo. Send it to me by email. Please!!
New barn October 2, 2009
This is what it looked like the last time I saw it. The grey panels are where the stone columns are going. In between will be cedar shingles. Is this happening? What about the doors? Are they on yet?
So, where is it, you ask?
The address of the new barn is 3906 New Court Ave, Syracuse, 13206. Put that into your google map. Better yet – here it is! Google Map for new barn.
There are many ways to get there. One easy way is to take Midler Ave North, through Eastwood. It turns into New Court Ave. The new barn is on the left, just before the No Name Diner.
Help me out here, gals! Send me a picture!
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009
It’s going to be a quilt shop!
Well, of course, it’s going to be a quilt shop… a really great quilt shop! But right now it’s still a bunch of choices and decisions. Our new landlord, Bob Pomfrey, and I scheduled a quick meeting this week at Edward Joy Lighting. We had to pick out a few things for the new barn. Like lights and fans and sconces. Well, a couple of hours later…
"You pick one." "No, you pick one."
Ceiling fans… mezzanine office lights… bathroom vanity lights… outdoor lights by the door… outdoor lights on the pillars… don’t forget the sconce on the stairway.
Oh - look over here! More choices!
Really it was pretty fun. We kept thinking about the barn theme and that helped narrow down the selection. And our final choices are great! Of course, some things you just have to try out. Here’s Bob being a real good sport and holding the new wall sconce in place.
We both liked this one.
Sconce, sconce, sconce. I just love to say that word.
Running out of time
Did I mention that I am leaving for Texas on Sunday? I am combining a trip to Fall Quilt Market in Houston with a side trip to visit my oldest son and family in El Paso. I’ll be gone for 10 days.
What?! 10 days?! Are you sure this new store is opening in a month?
Yes, I have complete confidence in Doug and his teams. But, this also means that I am out of time. I had to make FINAL choices this week. So here it is – after agonizing for weeks – we have a decision.
Carpets and walls and trim.
It’s not much to look at, but you do get the idea. The cedar samples were today’s dilemma. Calico Gal, Angela M, came by for a color consult and general moral support.Together we decided to stay with the lightest stain. However, I will be gone for 10 days. (Did I mention that?) I am just going to take a deep breath and get on that plane. Whatever happens… happens.
Oh, I almost forgot! The ceilings are painted! And this is how they did it.
Looking great!
Something else – we got doors!
Aren't these beautiful?
Bob choose these doors without my help. Probably was a lot easier that way. The french doors go to our new multi-purpose room. We plan to use the space for kit cutting and preparation. Our new kitchen is in there, too. You are invited in whenever you like. In fact those beautiful doors will be open most of the time.
I think I mentioned that I will be going to Texas for 10 days. I plan to take my laptop to keep in touch. Joan and Melonie will be joining me at Quilt Market to do a little shopping for the new store. We plan to pick up a “few” things. Luckily for Bob, he’s not needed this time. I am sure he is very relieved. I’ll post some pictures to keep you in the loop.
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