Living Vicariously

 That was the word given to me as Josh  left for Canada.

I think I will leave the real world  adventure for anyone else brave enough to cope with the cold, and see Canada  through his eyes. This week in the work site  the temperatures have dropped to -20 Celsius, 4 layers, 2 pairs of socks and hand warmers that stay warm all day inside gloves.

Prince George Airport , and the view from above.

Meantime these beautiful Faux Leather panels are waiting for some serious consideration and ample time to sew carefully. This is something entirely new for me, so I need to concentrate , use the Teflon foot, and roll the seams, no pins.

I have plain vinyl to go with these, and a new friend in the South Island and I have shared some of the plain metres,  we  will meet in January near Dunedin.

Quotation of the day from Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.,

A mind that is stretched by a new experience 

can never go back to its old dimensions.

Greetings from Jean

The weather up North

The  weather in B C, Canada,  involves me researching each location, as Josh moves from here to there, and back again. 

This week he flies from Vancouver to Prince George, leaving with a temperature of maybe 4C, but arriving to minus 14C.!!! Then a  2 hour plus  drive  further  for  a 12 day work schedule . The days there start early,  in the dark, and it will be colder, one weather App I looked at said :" Very Cold" for at least the first 6 days. And Canadian Very Cold is a lot colder than what we down here call cold.

 I can track the flight, and then wait till he is again in mobile phone reception.A device similar to  our PLB ( Personal Locator Beacon) means he is able to communicate when out of range, and  some survival gear will be in the Ute. 

This is similar to a friend in the Yukon, who flew to remote areas, she mentioned they carried a rifle, food for 3 days, something to start a fire,  survival clothing, and at least one passenger had to know what to do if the pilot fell ill on the flight;.

Winter takes on a whole new meaning for anyone from down here, with fleece lined boots, foot and hand warmers, multiple layers,  and more. The options when I look at the stores are massive, and so many different stores to venture into. I would be so spoilt for choices.

Back in Vancouver he  posted this, a photo taken on his commute to work. I'm happy for you to identify the charming fellow . Friends have identified him as a " Barred Owl" 

'Meantime I have been sewing bags, fabric baskets with leather handles, playing card holders for the elderly with frail hands, or little ones with tiny fingers.And lots more.  A Pop-Up-Shop  in our driveway, or  under the veranda if raining,   7th December, when friends will also participate. THIS is ample motivation to sew and sew more !!!!

And the latest ,  next venture will be sewing with Faux Leather panels, from MW Designs . Melanie lives on Waiheke Island , and recently had  so many  amazing designs printed.  Photos to come when I summon up some courage to find  a  pattern and put a panel and a plain  colour together.

Quotation of the day, from Maya Angelou

" If you don't like something, change it.

If you can't change it, change your attitude"

Greetings from Jean