An unusually long line of rush hour traffic surprises me yesterday. I’m not usually doing errands that time of day. The bank clerk mentions a long weekend. Huh? Why? What weekend?
Indigenous Day, 12 October 2026, banks closed, no mail delivery. This weekend is also the peak foliage leaf peeper weekend. Folks will be all over the place.
Except for me. I’m staying home, no foliage tours. My nest needs a lot of attention. There are enough projects to keep me busy.
It is time to stack up winter projects and to create a cold weather reading list.
I ask myself what do I want my winter to be?
The ideal is on a sunny beach. In reality, sledding is a must. Fiber arts, crochet, knit, sew will be weaving through the days. Use up found objects. My new small circular saw will be a big help in that regard. I like a hand saw, but it doesn’t have the accuracy needed to cut frames and hardboard. And, Lots of painting is a huge goal this winter.
Are you preparing for winter?
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| Autumn 2026 |
Don’t apply nail polish in dim light.
We will be home for the weekend as well. Sounds like you have your winter projects planned out and they all sound like a lot of fun. I too like a hand saw but as you wrote, can't the the accuracy as a circular saw. Thanks for the tip too. LOL
ReplyDeleteNicole,
DeleteDremel Blueprint work station with a compact
circular saw is a dream to put on a holiday wish list. For crafters, it would be fantastic.
May
Beautiful photo. Yes, I am preparing for winter. I have been gradually stocking my freezer, pantry and refrigerator for the winter months....especially my pantry.
ReplyDeleteLinda,
DeleteStocking the pantry is a very good idea. I dread what may happen around
this November’s election. And with prices so high already, winter may not be
all that great.
May
Interesting that there's a holiday for Indigenous Day. Here in Canada we have a 'National Day For Truth and Reconciliation' on Sept. 30th and as far as I know only the government offices (including the post office) were closed. It's a relatively new thing so I imagine the closures will become more widespread as time goes on.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteNew holidays can take time to get established.
A lot of places continue to say Columbus day even though it has been known for decades
he did not discover America. I’m waiting for an American Viking Day. Leif Erikson Day is October 9th, but few observe it.
May
Don't put on your make up in dim light either! hahaha! I don't wear makeup and rarely paint my nails so I'm safe! haha! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDiane,
DeleteVery good tip!
I remember the working days wearing make-up. A friend dropped a gentle hint to
tone mine down. 😂
May