Sunday Morning Knit Wit - Diamond Cable Rim Hat

Winter is here!  And here in Booville NY, that means snow, cold and more snow.

It has recently been noted on the Weather Channel that right here in our little town we are ranked as #2 city in the country with the most snowfall - second only to Valdez Alaska. 

Although, I must say that this year we seem to be falling short of the average 220.5 inches they refer to in the article.   But we sure are having our share of the cold right now with a current temperature of 4 degrees F and expected -1 tomorrow.

So how do we Boonvillians fight this snow and cold?  We bundle up ~  Preferably in soft warm handknit woolies!

My newest hat design features extra warmth covering the ears where it is needed the most.   This Diamond Cable Knit Hat is a perfect way to enjoy the winter activities - whether you love to ski, ice skate, snowshoe or just walk. 

No matter what the weather throws at you - get out and enjoy it!  And Stay Warm!

Until next week ~  Keep on clicking

Craft Fair Weekend

This was my second year participating in the DodgePratt Northrom Art and Community Craft Fair that is held in conjunction with the Woodsmen's Field Days. The show is 2 days on the lawn of a beautiful victorian building in the heart of down town Boonville NY.

Last year I was incredibly nervous as it was my very first show ever, but this year I felt prepared and worked hard to create an inviting booth filling it with color and interesting items. Hubby made me some great pieces to display my work and I may just try to talk him into making some more!

My daughters all pitched in to help me and we had a great time until Sunday afternoon when the skys opened up and poured on us. We enjoyed musicians, a parade on Saturday, great food and lovely weather - until Sunday of course!












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This weekend I will have a booth on the lawn of our very own Dodge-Pratt Northram Art and Community Center in conjunction with the 62nd Annual NYState Woodmen's Field Days.


The Woodsmen's Field Days, a nonprofit organization, was founded by the Rev. Frank Reed in 1948. Due to the support of its many volunteers, (nearly 400) the Field Days have evolved into one of the predominant lumberjack contests in the United States today. Contestants come from as far away as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to compete in the lumberjack festivities, which are held the third weekend in August. In addition to the Woodsmen's contest on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, there are displays of various forestry related equipment, covering a wide variety of interests from the professional logger to the occasional firewood cutter.




Our small town will be hopping this weekend with parades, fireworks, and events through out the town as well as the fair grounds.

Hoping you will stop by and say hello if your in the area!

Walking

Daryl and I have been walking every evening after dinner for the past two weeks and have discovered some wonderful trails right in our own town. Tonight we made the 3 mile hike along the Black River Canal from Boonville going toward Forestport.

This trail is limited to hikers, bikes and horses this time of year, but in the winter it is a popular snowmobile trail.

I finally remembered my camera tonight, so I thought I would share some photos with you. I hope you enjoy them!