I won't bother showing you another picture of the mask pile because they all look the same, other than being made out of different colours of fabric. I think I created approximately a hundred overall but lost count somewhere along the line. They were hard to make, not from the sense of the difficulty in their physical creation, but the mental toll as I wondered who would be needing them and if they would protect them or make them feel better about their circumstances and what was happening in their lives. I tried not to dwell on those thoughts but they couldn't help creeping in far more than I wanted to deal with. My mind would then turn to giving myself a pep talk and reminding myself that who am I to think of myself when there are so many in need. Oh, I had quite the conversations with myself throughout!
I would be remiss in not giving huge amounts of credit to my long-suffering Resident Chef who knew my back wasn't happy about all the tie pressing and volunteered to help. Without him I wouldn't have been able to make nearly as many. I do love that man!
And....just to add some more intrigue to our daily lives, we've been without hot water for three days. One wonders if repair people simply aren't working during this crisis. One also wonders when it might get fixed.
Haven't done a recipe here for a long time so how about this one that Resident Chef made on the weekend...
And....just to add some more intrigue to our daily lives, we've been without hot water for three days. One wonders if repair people simply aren't working during this crisis. One also wonders when it might get fixed.
Haven't done a recipe here for a long time so how about this one that Resident Chef made on the weekend...
POPOVERS
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. all purpose flour
Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a muffin pan.
Beat eggs until creamy. Add milk, salt and
flour, beating until smooth. Note: batter will be thin.
Fill each muffin cavity half full
with batter. Bake 35 mins.
Today's quote..."You have to be at your strongest when you're feeling at your weakest"
Stay safe. Stay well.
What a time to be without hot water. The real kind, not the sort we all get into now and then.
ReplyDeleteI applaud your work on masks. I think the emotional work is huge, and you're doing your bit.
We should be used to not having hot water because it happens fairly often, just not for such a prolonged period.
DeleteI know what you mean about talking to yourself. There's so much going on in my head that I'm trying to push back. Made some masks last week too - it helped to focus on something. I love that fence! She must have terrific strength in her hands to lift those knitting needles. Stay well.
ReplyDeleteI don't suppose she could have worked very long on that fence at any one time, but it sure makes for a fun look! I know I won't be making one!!
DeleteThank you for the recipe, and your hard work sewing
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome for the recipe. I've told Resident Chef he can make those anytime he likes!
DeleteYou're doing such a great thing and you deserve the pleasure of a long hot shower. I hope it's fixed soon!
ReplyDeleteFour days - and counting - without hot water. Getting a little bit tiresome I must admit! I imagine there's at least a couple of hundred other people in this building just a tad bit annoyed at the moment. Good thing we're social distancing - hmmm....come to think of it BO might just help with that.
DeleteWhat a shame there are no solar Panels on the roof. I hope the water problem is rapidly attended to -
ReplyDeletewith so many waiting there, you will need to be quick off the block.
The Chef's muffins look yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Hah - solar panels would cost them money and that isn't in the cards for these people. Supposedly they're going to fix it today but I'm not holding my breath.
DeleteOh my! This is no time to be without hot water. I hope it’s fixed soon. Those popovers look yummy. My mouth is saying “yes, yes!” But my waist is saying “No! No!”
ReplyDeleteYep - no hot water is certainly an issue for those who have to go out to work in an essential service and they're desperate to have a shower when they get home. It's different for us because we're simply not going out. We can heat enough water on the stove to wash dishes and such but having showers and washing hair is a tich bit nipply!
DeleteI think no hot water should qualify for a rent discount! Throw in a higher risk of C-19 if you can't wash your hands properly.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
I agree. A rent reduction would be nice, but we know it won't happen. Our landlords are cheap and we suspect the entire reason the hot water hasn't been fixed is because it's been Easter weekend and they don't want to have to pay time and a half (or possibly double time) to plumbers. We harbour no illusions!
DeleteYou are inspiring me to make masks for the family. It was work, I know, to press and sew the ties but I like them. I have copied your Popovers; can imagine them being eaten with a bit of jam over here at our house.
ReplyDeleteMmm - the popovers WOULD be good with jam! I was thinking chocolate pudding & whipped cream too - kind of like an eclair.
DeleteI thought I'd left a comment on this post, but coming back to read your reply, I realize I got sidetracked visiting Jennifer Clouston's site. I don't think I have fabric to create a crazy block, but I'm going to follow along and see how these lessons go. I will say... seeing her most recent post where she embellishes her first seams with a silk ribbon, I was instantly overwhelmed, and thought, "this looks too complicated for me." Interestingly, I bought I bought her book a few years ago when a Hancock Fabric store was going out of business. So something about this craft intrigues me...
ReplyDeleteAs far as creating a CQ block Becki - you absolutely don't have to use 'fancy' fabrics - I've seen many really pretty pieces made entirely using cottons. So you can chop up DH's shirts if you want (as long as he's not in them at the time!). And you definitely don't need to use silk ribbon and fancy embellishments - if all you have is DMC embroidery floss, use it! That's the beauty of crazy quilting - anything goes.
DeleteThat's a great job you are doing, making all those masks. I can't imagine been without hot water. I feel for you guys.
ReplyDeleteThe masks are certainly boring sewing but they're so necessary right now.
DeleteI like your quote dear. I do hope you have hot water by now.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the quote Sherry - there are so many good ones out there that make you stop and think.
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