Happy Holidays

November came and went without me posting. But we had a restful Thanksgiving. Ate too much. Weather was nice. Today, things appear to be changing. In fact, it is pretty cool outside.

We have been busy with a few things other than bells.

We moved our boat, Hey Jude, from Lake Travis to Clear Lake Shores. The eventual goal is to get to Rockport, but we transported her to Clear Lake first to have some work done. Our plan was to have all work done and be able to navigate over to Rockport by Thanksgiving.

 Unfortunately, the boat hauler was perhaps not paying attention and drove under a low hanging tree just before getting to the marina in Clear Lake. Looks like a single branch caught the upper deck railing and twisted it up badly. So, now along with the planned upgrades, we are having to deal with insurance companies and a local person to repair the railings.
Poor boat.

Here is a picture of just one corner of the railing. Looks like a little tornado

just danced around on the upper deck of the boat. 

I have also become a steward for a Little Free Library. If you aren't familiar with this concept, it is simply the old "take a book, leave a book" idea that you have probably seen at resorts or coffee shops where you can borrow a book or exchange a book for one you are finished with. Little Free Library is actually a non-profit organization. Any person can build a library in any style, use a newspaper stand, recycle a piece of furniture, etc for their structure. Then the steward initially puts books inside and gets the word out to neighbors to come borrow and donate books. I will monitor it regularly to make sure books stay in good condition. 

Because we live off of a private road, placing the library near our front gate wouldn't work, so instead, it is located less than a mile away in front of PoPo Restaurant (the only business close by). It is on the road that all local residents pass on their way to Boerne or San Antonio, so it is convenient. PoPo's has been around for many years and is a very popular place for people to drive to from other nearby towns to eat. Plus lots of biking groups meet there before starting their rides. So, my hope is that it will be well used. 

                       That's me shaking hands with the Popo Restaurant owner, Sam Bournias. Our friend and now adopted family member, Kelly (who some of you have met), was the builder. It's painted to match the rock work and trim of PoPo's. 

If you are interested in finding out more about this concept, just "google" Little Free Libraries and lots of information will come up.

We have started getting Christmas orders and have even started getting those orders completed. I will take some pictures of Santa's elves in the shop and post them!!