Progress On The Horse

There was sunshine yesterday and the high got to 1.7C. This morning it is -5C and we will have a high of -3C and more sunshine. We are under a wind and rain/snow warning for tomorrow. 

Lifestyle

I was out the door at 6:45 a.m. to shovel the snow off the driveway. It was easy going and I had about 1/3 of the driveway done when our friend came over with his snowblower and his son with a shovel. We were done at 7:02 a.m. After taking grandson to school, I salted the driveway and it was free of ice by the afternoon. 

I did my exercises during the day and went for a walk down the street. I was very sore all day and finally took an Aleve and went to bed at 8:00 a.m. I slept most of the night and feel better this morning. I've done some stretching exercises and it has helped. I think the weather system coming in has made me feel sore. 

I made a stew in the Instant Pot. I thickened the gravy and then added dumplings. The meat stuck to the pan at the bottom. Next time I will add more liquid when pressure cooking the stew, sauté the dumplings and then thicken the gravy. It was delicious though. The pot was soaked and scrubbed clean before I went to bed. 

Sewing

I went down and traced the 10 pieces of the horse's face and put them together. I was 3 hours doing that job. It was demanding as I couldn't see the placement lines for the pieces that went on the face. I fiddled and I am hoping it is right. 

It will be checked today and then I will start on the ears. I am borrowing a light box for other parts of the layout. 

I didn't look at the gift bag as I was so sore that I had to rest and do a few other things to help my aches and pains. 

Knitting

I knit on the sweater last night. I got the 20 rows for the neck and shaping done, and 3 rows for the first sleeve knit. It is progressing quickly. 

Today

I am off shortly to take grandson to school and then home to get ready for my friend to come over and look at the horse's face before I press it in place. I should go grocery shopping after lunch and then I will look at the gift bag if I have time. Tonight I will knit. A busy day for me. 

Until the next time.............................................................