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  • Taipei, part two

    Random pictures from the top of Maokong. The gondola can be caught from inside the zoo or near the subway stop. Jenny decided to get the one with a glass bottom as they hold less people and she finds them more comfortable. It was a fun viewing experience. We entered the gondola going up from…

  • Taipei

    Taipei

    We are now back in Taipei. We arrived back yesterday afternoon.  Richard had to give a presentation to the office. Quince and I hung out during that time. I was hoping he would fall asleep but it didn’t happen. They got him a nice birthday cake that we cut into after they finished. Cakes in…

  • Overnight vacation

    Overnight vacation

    Although for Quince and I this trip is all about vacation, for Richard it is not. However before the work started we got the treat of going to Yilan and Jiaosi.  We left Taipei yesterday morning. First we stopped in Yilan. It has train station decorated with art from a cartoonist from the reigon.   After…

  • Let’s fly!

    Let’s fly!

      We are off. Destination Taipei, arriving Sunday morning and breakfast ready.  Plane photo. The seat next to Richard had no one sitting in it so Quince spent part of the time there with him. My new seat buddies enjoyed the extra space.    As expected on an EVA flight, service and food were good.…

  • Vespa’s new quilt

    A brief look into the making of Vespa’s new quilt. 

  • Placement and first award

    Placement and first award

    As this is my first year part of Puget Sound Mini Motoring club I heard about the Show and Shine Car show from other members. I decided that at least once I should enter rather than just attend. What better time then when Wirbelwind is still young and pretty. As my daily driver and choice…

  • Relaxing, ranch style 

    Late Friday night we arrived at the ranch for their annual camp out. While not many actually pitch tents anymore. Here I am, enjoying a wonderful breeze under some trees while facing the front door. As seen in the photo.  It’s amazing.   

  • Swap Goodies!

    Swap Goodies!

    I’m no stranger to online yarn swaps. I love the anticipation while waiting for matching, I enjoy searching and buying the items for them. The wait to see if they liked what I sent.  

  • Fabric strips to quilt

    Fabric strips to quilt

    A close look at my 3rd quilt project.

  • Secede from another Country Day

    Happy Day to all who celebrate Canada Day and Independence Day!