Well summer is half over now. I know so many of you have been baking in the hot sun this summer and are probably ready for some cooler weather, but up here in Alaska we are always sad that summer moves along so fast. Our rainy season will be starting soon and then we just go back into winter. Oh my…what a terrible thought!
How has everyone’s summer been going? I
am still doing two local markets a week. Only three more weeks for one of the
shows and then I will be down to only one, which although they have been really
good it will be nice not to be so hurried all the time. Yesterday’s market was
pretty disastrous though. The wind was blowing like crazy and tents were
getting blown all over the place! We were all holding onto our tents and
merchandise to keep it from blowing away and after about 5 tents were blown
away down the parking lot it was time for me to go! I did tear one of my
panels, but I think I can fix it. WOW….what an experience.
Speaking of summers……along with summers
comes our old friends….the flies. I thought this article might be of some help
to all of you. Of course I do not get many flies, but I have mosquitoes the
size of bombers! The shoo fly screen started in Colonial times when women used
shoo fly screens to keep those pesky flies off their foods. Today, shoo fly
screens are becoming increasingly popular and look good in the primitive/colonial
decorated homes. Here is an easy way to make your own shoo fly screen:
1.
Look for a
strainer with the removable handle and wire. It will pop right off all in one
piece. It is okay if the strainer is dented or rusty. It will add to its
character.
2.
Purchase a wooden
knob at a craft store. Make sure you buy a knob that has a pre-drilled hole. It
should also include a screw for attaching.
3.
Paint the wood
knob in a color of your choice. After the paint is dry, sand the edges to
distress it and then apply a coat of dark walnut stain, wipe off and let dry.
4.
Last, attach the
wooden knob to the top of the strainer using a screwdriver.
Reprinted
by permission from The Country Register of Minnesota
Sounds pretty easy to me which is really
nice…..the easier the better. J
So that is all for this week. I hope
everyone is having a great summer even though as I look out my window here it
is raining again. Oh well….such is life. As they say up here…….if you can’t do
it in the rain you can’t do it in Alaska. J
Take care and have a great week! Make sure you check out the new recipe.
