Thursday, July 24, 2008What have I got? My dh bought this today at a second hand shop and we think it's a weaving shuttle but I never saw one like this. Can anyone enlighten us? On the inside under the bobbin it says 110 and R.G. Pratt Co. I have posted a couple photo's on my web site. http://www.hazelroselooms.com/workbook/? The only thing I got from google was a seismic scientist by that name. I don't think this has anything to do with earthquakes, tho! lol A P.S. It apparently is a shuttle from a loom that weaves silk ribbon, an automated kind of thing, most of what I can find out mentions 'antique' but , frankly, if this is antique it was very little used, it does not look old or even very much used tho it does have a threaded bobbin in it. I cannot find a photo of the bobbin in a loom, however. Oh well... posted @ 07:51 PM PST [link] Wildlife  Went up to do my shopping and spend a night with my sister. When coming back from the barn she discovered this young fellow sniffing his way along side the house looking for breakfast bugs. He wasn't more than about 6 or 8 inches long, probably out on his own for the first time. Didn't seem to notice us but we stayed out of range, just in case!  He wandered off into the bird area after awhile and of course, I didn't think of the camera until he was nearly gone, so you get a view of his bush!  I suggested that Sis capture, tame and de-scent him but she didn't really go for the idea. Her hubby probably wouldn't either, since he spends a lot of time trapping and moving these guys from other people's property in his line of work.But had a nice visit and got my shopping for the month done. It was beautifully clear up there but the smoke situation is much better here today as well.  posted @ 08:58 AM PST [link] Monday, July 21, 2008Lily Pad Lake and Thumb Rock. It's pretty easy to see how this lake got it's name. Never have been sure about Poison Canyon, tho! That's where the trail up starts. Very scenic and well maintained trail. The guys had a good hike, but the deer flies were out and gave Cori (dog) a hard time. You can still see a little smoke haze, but by and large a good day for a hike. It was clear down here in the valley, too, and I got some mowing and blackberry trimming done. I picked about a cup of black cap raspberries in my yard but the boys came home with a half gallon that they picked along the road to the trail head! We'll be having shortcake tonight! I've never seen this lush a wild raspberry crop. Hope your weekend was pleasant! posted @ 08:05 AM PST [link] Upper springtime  Randy and Cousin Dan hiked up Poison Canyon to Lily Pad Lake yesterday. It was a smoke-free day for a change and they had a good hike. It's still springtime up there, green and blooming with the occasional left-over patch of snow. Randy said the meadow around the lake was full of lilies blooming. The heather and many other flowers were blooming, too. posted @ 07:58 AM PST [link] |
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