Monday, September 10, 2007

The weekend that was...

I did it! Well almost..... I stayed out of the art room until 7.00pm on Sunday. That is ,if you don't count the gloriously wrapped jewellery I packed up to post on the weekend; those parcels needed handmade tags, and ribbons to match, I needed more hand coloured price tags ... Um, two hours to pack five parcels.
What did I do with the extra time? A glorious long walk to one of my favourite spots. There is a granite rock (top left of bottom picture) where I like to climb up and sit and pray. The rock gives 360 degree views over Albany, and is special. I am used to going with Miss Maggie who would sit beside me head tucked under my arm happy to have her head scratched with monotonous repetition. Archer, dear man is such a busy dog that he may be banned from future visits. He chased a crow down one piece of granite - not realising that the sheer face would be too hard, and high, for him to climb back up. Of course I rescued him. He tried to drink from a rock pool and the nasty dog in the water kept looking at him.... on and on his trauma's went.
I digress, what else did I do? Sent interstate and overseas friends into shock when I returned a plethora of phone calls, and surprised my class today with marking returned in under a week.
What am I doing tonight? A hint - there are keys, cat food tin lids, shellac and rust involved.
What did you do on the weekend?

7 comments:

Janet said...

My weekend wasn't nearly as much fun as yours sounds. That peaceful spot to pray or meditate is not to be found anywhere close to where I live! I could just picture Archer barking at his own reflection in the pool!

Now I can't wait to see what you've created with cat food lids!!

dogfaeriex5 said...

i was under the weather this weekend! your weekend sounds like heaven and the spot where you reflect is gorgeous..i think you do live in a place like heaven!
xoxo~kim

Ro Bruhn said...

Sounds like some assembaaaaaaaage work about to happen Julie.
I love where you go for walks, what a beautifu part of WA you live in.
Ro
xo

Kylie Mell said...

Oh Julie, I so needed a laugh today and your Archer provided just the one. What a precious little boy, I can't wait to meet him. I am so pleased you had what sounded like a very stress free, centering weekend. What a blessing to be able to pray with a view like that!
Take care,
Ky

Judy said...

Looks so nice julie.
it was all work and no play for me!

Dot said...

Your weekend sounds perfect Julie! I hope this weekend has been just as good.
Love the photo's - the first one looks like a very special spot for you. And what a view!!

Sounds like you did a lot of catching up with friends too :)

Archer is a funny little boy isn't he? I love him without even having met him. Lots of personality and get up and go.

Bless his little furry heart...

The Ginger Darlings said...

Last weekend I watch seals surfing on clear blue waves, mating and courting and a beautiful white-furred pup on a beach of round stones. I walked in the sunshine with the wind like silk on my skin. There is a touch of autumn and more than a whisper of winter in the air here.
Next weekend I will be mostly painting bears and watching seals and walking cats and chasing words I hope. Beautiful jewelery.
Love from Jackie and the Gingercats.