Hola Amigos,
Another two weeks have gone by lickety-split! We have been keeping very busy; Ben always has multiple projects going on, usually helping someone get something done, which is always an adventure here in Mexico. Tomorrow, he's off to do something for himself! He's flying up to Oregon to purchase an old Jeep, which he hopes to bring down here in May (another quick trip up and back). Once the deed is done, we'll have stories to tell, I'm sure, but I can tell you this much so far... The Jeep is located in St. Helens, Oregon, which is northwest of Portland. The owner is located in upper New York State. The buyer (Ben) is in Mexico. We sent friends from Portland to check it out for us, and we are to trying to figure out all the logistics! Phew. He'll be glad to get back dealing with contractors and driveways and house-cleaning and repairing issues! Oh yes, Greg: He's flying back to Baja on the same flight as you and your family!
In the mean time, my dogs and I will be walking the beach and checking for fun things to pick up. (I found a $50 peso bill in the sand yesterday!)
My latest project is another quilt top. I hope to get it done in a couple weeks to give to my friend June, who delayed their trip back to Oregon by a month. We'll see how ambitious I am (Hope to get to it today!) and how many squares I can complete. I did this one without a pattern, so had to do a bit of trial and error first, but it's turning out pretty nice, I think. Finished block size is 10". I want to use the black polka-dot for flashing (strips between the blocks) with colorful squares of fabric at each intersection. Should be fun!
Our daughter and her family got to take a spring break trip to Jordan last week, and they took the kids to places Ben and I got to go in 2009 (before any of the kids were born). Petra, Jerash (ancient Roman city); they saw some amazing things. Made me wish I was with them! This is the Treasury Building at Petra.
David (the 7 year old) was excited to be able to read "Philadelphia" on some mosaic tiles they saw. Of course, it was written in Greek!
And a minor Mexican miracle this week... Chuyito, who is repairing our boat, found some used 15.5" tires that fit the '73 pickup! Wow! Here's a guy from a local tire shop getting ready to jack up the truck. You can see Ben's and Chuyito's shadows to the left as they watch (it was a HOT day!) The boat is close to done. It needs a part Greg is bringing down, and we're getting the name re-done on the sides, and putting it on the back as well (as Mexican law requires), and Chuyito will be polishing it and doing bottom paint. Soon!!! (Mexican time!)
We're eating meals on the veranda more often as the weather warms up, and the other day I spotted a male and female Phyrroloxia. They look like Cardinals, and I guess are part of the same family of birds. I really like their long tails and sharp top knots! And they do love the sunflower seeds we put out!
Easter Sunday is coming up, and this year is the first time since we've been here that it won't be a sunrise service on the beach. As we all age, it's with a sigh of relief that we don't have to be up before the roosters to set up sound equipment on the beach. And that's a good thing too, since Ben decided to be gone this Sunday. Yikes! (He runs the sound equipment at church, but we've got excellent help!) Regardless, we wish you a joyous celebration of the resurrection! He is risen! (Here's an Easter morning shot from several years ago).
Hasta la proxima vez,
Tus amigos de Mexico,
Harriet, Ben, Sam & Zoey
Another two weeks have gone by lickety-split! We have been keeping very busy; Ben always has multiple projects going on, usually helping someone get something done, which is always an adventure here in Mexico. Tomorrow, he's off to do something for himself! He's flying up to Oregon to purchase an old Jeep, which he hopes to bring down here in May (another quick trip up and back). Once the deed is done, we'll have stories to tell, I'm sure, but I can tell you this much so far... The Jeep is located in St. Helens, Oregon, which is northwest of Portland. The owner is located in upper New York State. The buyer (Ben) is in Mexico. We sent friends from Portland to check it out for us, and we are to trying to figure out all the logistics! Phew. He'll be glad to get back dealing with contractors and driveways and house-cleaning and repairing issues! Oh yes, Greg: He's flying back to Baja on the same flight as you and your family!
In the mean time, my dogs and I will be walking the beach and checking for fun things to pick up. (I found a $50 peso bill in the sand yesterday!)
My latest project is another quilt top. I hope to get it done in a couple weeks to give to my friend June, who delayed their trip back to Oregon by a month. We'll see how ambitious I am (Hope to get to it today!) and how many squares I can complete. I did this one without a pattern, so had to do a bit of trial and error first, but it's turning out pretty nice, I think. Finished block size is 10". I want to use the black polka-dot for flashing (strips between the blocks) with colorful squares of fabric at each intersection. Should be fun!
Our daughter and her family got to take a spring break trip to Jordan last week, and they took the kids to places Ben and I got to go in 2009 (before any of the kids were born). Petra, Jerash (ancient Roman city); they saw some amazing things. Made me wish I was with them! This is the Treasury Building at Petra.
David (the 7 year old) was excited to be able to read "Philadelphia" on some mosaic tiles they saw. Of course, it was written in Greek!
And a minor Mexican miracle this week... Chuyito, who is repairing our boat, found some used 15.5" tires that fit the '73 pickup! Wow! Here's a guy from a local tire shop getting ready to jack up the truck. You can see Ben's and Chuyito's shadows to the left as they watch (it was a HOT day!) The boat is close to done. It needs a part Greg is bringing down, and we're getting the name re-done on the sides, and putting it on the back as well (as Mexican law requires), and Chuyito will be polishing it and doing bottom paint. Soon!!! (Mexican time!)
We're eating meals on the veranda more often as the weather warms up, and the other day I spotted a male and female Phyrroloxia. They look like Cardinals, and I guess are part of the same family of birds. I really like their long tails and sharp top knots! And they do love the sunflower seeds we put out!
Easter Sunday is coming up, and this year is the first time since we've been here that it won't be a sunrise service on the beach. As we all age, it's with a sigh of relief that we don't have to be up before the roosters to set up sound equipment on the beach. And that's a good thing too, since Ben decided to be gone this Sunday. Yikes! (He runs the sound equipment at church, but we've got excellent help!) Regardless, we wish you a joyous celebration of the resurrection! He is risen! (Here's an Easter morning shot from several years ago).
Hasta la proxima vez,
Tus amigos de Mexico,
Harriet, Ben, Sam & Zoey
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ReplyDeleteHappy Easter my friend! Though I am right around the 'arroyo', it's so fun to read what's up!! And so much easier than poking my nose through the palm trees! Safe travels to Ben, and Hope to see you on the flip side of tomorrow's surgery! <3
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