Winter is a peaceful and gentle time at the cabin. The dogs and I get up early, go outside, I give them peanut butter treats, feed them, and make an Italian stovetop cappuccino for myself. We sit down by the fire to enjoy the sunrise. Blankets and shawls are piled high to keep warm.
The fireplace insert needs to be fed a few times during the night to keep the house warm. I empty the can of ashes every few days. There is snow on the ground, and more headed our way this weekend. I have been stacking firewood in preparation for the storm.
The Hughes Fire in Castaic was an inferno twenty miles from the cottage. I used to teach for the Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation at that location. I have never seen such an enormous black cloud of smoke in the air. One firefighter described it as, “Nuclear.” Having a go bag is so important in these times. If you leave right away, you can avoid traffic and chaos. I am thankful to have a comfortable place to go.
How are things with you? What are you making? I am loving my knitting right now. I am on the first sleeve of my Stockholm Sweater. It is so soft, warm, and fluffy. It is a divine pattern and project. The yarn is exquisite.
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Sounds like you are enjoying your winter days up at the cabin. I'm glad you are safe from the fires. Looking forward to seeing your new sweater. I am not knitting anything right now, but, I want to make myself another pair of socks.
ReplyDeleteKnitting socks is so rewarding, Bless. I am working on a pair right now, too. The yarn is from Italy, and just divine.
DeleteGlad you are safe, hope you stay that way. Your cabin is beautiful. Can't wait to see your fluffy sweater when you are finished. andrea
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea. This is my first time knitting with mohair yarn, and it’s really special. Yes, the cabin is such a special place.
DeleteI do hope you don't have to leave in a hurry. It must feel odd - snow and wildfires in the same area.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours of your granny blanket xx
Quite often we do, Joy. It’s become the norm in CA, especially when there is a Red Flag warning because of the winds. My friend’s mom suggested those colors, and taught me how to crochet granny squares for that blanket. She enen sewed them all together for me.
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