First Paddle

Bruce and I took our first paddle of the year on Lake Selmac yesterday.  Although the scenery was magnificent, the lake was pretty ugly.  The winter freeze usually cuts the algae down a lot.  Yesterday looked more like August than March.
 

Bird Chair Recovered

The new cover for the Bird chair arrived Friday.  We had a bit of a time getting the front to lay down flat.  But after a day with a sandbag on it, the fabric yielded to the wire frame.  Everything's fine.  The old one had compressed and faded over 23 years. 

Below is Harry Bertoia sitting in his creation with a Diamond chair in the background.

Final Knick Knacks

The final bric a brac came for the T's living room. A Bohemian green glass vase and a Kashmiri papier mache plate. 

Baby Sitting Poppy

We had Poppy for the day today.  She reminded us how special (and quiet) Seven and Banco were. Poppy is delightful but loud
 

And The Award Goes To ....Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

Godzilla just won his first Academy Award.  I've been waiting 50 years for this!

We've been watching his new show on Apple.  The art department came up with some brilliant signage for monster sheltering.  I went online and of course there is all manner of merch with the warning signs.  I opted for a t-shirt that has been getting some interesting remarks.

The Worst Kind of Boredom

 

Pathology

The pathology report of the lopped off toe came back this weekend. The term "gangrenous necrosis" leapt off the page.  Seems there are a few different kinds of gangrene.  Fortunately, I didn't have the "turn black, rot and fall off" kind.

Bandages come off next Tuesday.

Yes. I Was Wondering

 

False Spring is Over

Our super mild winter came to a halt last night. We're waking to snow falling.  Not too cold but the plum tree blooms are not happy.
 

T's Tray

While searching recently for bric a brac for the T's living room remodel, I came across this tray.  From the pics online, I thought it was glass.  It came yesterday and it turns out to be very intricate marquetry work. And super shiny.
 

We have Art!

Our small, little local museum has gotten almost four dozen paintings and prints to sell for a scholarship fund. Familiar names like Braques, Miro and Picasso are represented. I'm gonna have to go and take a look.  Online auction ends March 16th and can be viewed here
 

Chopped

A toe that has been a perennial problem was cleaved from my body today. Incredible fast and easy surgery. Fast and easy recovery. So glad to have this festering ulcerated horror gone.
 

Robin Barrels On

 Not content with just painting the living room, Robin decided that a long despised accent wall near the kitchen needed to get repainted as well.  So while the others were moving furniture and rugs, she soldiered on with the exorcism of the previous color.

Transformation

I've been helping the T's remodel their living room. Yesterday we did the painting. I hung a japanese lantern which LT equipped with a smart bulb to get any color they wish. We also rolled out the new carpet and started to fill up the new bookcase. 

Now we are waiting on the new 9' sofa, the Eames lounge and a Brazilian modernist media center.  It's all coming together well, so far.

The dogs behaved themselves and there wasn't a single yellow painted paw.

 

Art Glass

For the living room remodel, I searched for some interesting glass pieces for a new console table.  My favorite being the Bohemian amber stag pitcher.  It's magic when the sun hits it.
 

Year of the Dragon

The year of the Rabbit (my sign) gives way to the Dragon today. The Dragon symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck and success.  The world could use these traits right about now.
 

Pleasant Plaisance Ranch

Last week was Lindsay's birthday.  She'd never been to Plaisance Ranch so we had a little party for her out there.  Excellent wine and a lovely farm in the valley.

A few days later in JVille, Becca made tacos and we all got a good dose of doggy love.
 

Unwanted Visitor

We recently had a baby hawk (we think) arrive by the new bird feeders out back. All the other birds took the hint and stayed away. Have not seen our uninvited guest since.
 

Print

We were in JVille a few days ago having lunch and fixing computer problems. Lindsey showed me the blow up of a picture I took during a recent eclipse.  I didn't know she had it blown up and framed.....! Makes me feel professional......

Gaffer 63: Eclipse