First Day back at the Gallery

Woke up this morning and checked my e-mails. During the night I sold four masks, from my online site, to 3 different customers.

I prepared to go to the gallery, I brought a few more pieces to fill in the wall and new price tags for all my work.

Drove down early so I could take care of everything before opening. Another artist was there hanging some new pieces. We chatted a bit and aided each other with hanging our work.

Just after she left a couple came in and bought two of her paintings. Later I sold two copies of my book to two different customers. Unfortunately, that was all for the sales today.

I thought I brought enough piece to fill the wall, I need at least three more pieces. My mazes are on the left, my sister, Denise's, oils are in the middle and my photography is on the right.

Hopefully, with more pieces showing and having them displayed together, will help with the sales.

After arriving home I check my e-mails and found someone had purchased a tee shirt online. Later in the evening someone purchased a mask. Online sales are picking up.

Out of Quarantine YEAH

So, I have finished my 14 day quarantine, now I have nowhere to go.

Got up to take pictures of the moon setting, didn't get any that I liked. Went ahead and filled the bird feeders and checked to mouse traps. Since we had a good downpour yesterday I don't need to water.

I set aside this morning to get the lawn tractor going. Was already with my curse words, the manual and the phone numbers for customer service. I had charged up my battery jumper so it was ready to go this morning. Went out and attached the jumper, no luck the starter whirs but does not engage. I look around the engine compartment, I don't want to do too much as it is still under warranty. It looks like I can remove the cowling with out disrupting to much. Mouse pee everywhere, wash it off and spray a little WD40 on the spring of the starter. After about 15-20 minutes of taking this apart and putting it back together, it starts right up. No cursing, had to put those words away for later. 

I had allotted the whole morning to get worked up and now what am I supposed to do with this pent up energy.

Came in the house and worked on two months of gallery sales. That went smoothly, too. Then reviewed my pricing.

Well, at least, the energy has dissipated and I can carry on with what is looking to be a beautiful day.

Besides cooking, the rest of the day was relaxing. One load of laundry. 15 minutes in the massage chair. Finished one book and have started another.

Quarantine Day 12-14

French Toast with Bacon for breakfast.

Started the day with a nice breakfast.

Cooler today, just kept the windows open all day. Didn't need the A/C at all.

Worked in the garden timing back some bushes, preparing to work on the dikes I am making.

Okay suddenly it is Tuesday. How time flies.

Saturday and Sunday were just working in the yard, photos and eating.

Sunday I was gathering the things I will need at the gallery, on Monday, I will be moving and rehanging all my photography. 

Went out to the gallery and rehung my work. I have to bring some more pieces down since I have more room.

Started to put together a shopping list for Tuesday. I figure to hit all the store first thing in the morning and get home before the thunder storms.

Went to all the stores on Tuesday and loaded up the freezer, should be good for awhile.

Sunset on August 31st

Quarantine Day 10 & 11

Awoke with a bit of energy this morning. Less smoke in the air, I can actually see Santa Fe, though it is still hazy.

Did the morning chores. I am now making a loaf of bread and a tray of chocolate brownies.

Today was a cooking day, made some wings for lunch and snacking on.

So basically I cooked and stuffed my face all day.

Not much else to do while sitting in self-isolation.

Did do some more trimming in the garden. Working on figuring out why my lawn tractor won't start. Went through all the trouble shooting, will have to call support on Monday.

Smoke continues to clear. We have had some very strong gusts of wind at sunset the last two nights. It has blown over my plants and hammock.

Quarantine Day 9

Sunrise

Did the morning chores. Charging up the batteries for the garden tools so I can do some yard work later.

Added some wood to the hot tub.

My house sitter came by to drop off a few things and pick up a few items. She sure is going to miss the hot tub.

Air is a little clearer today, I can almost see Santa Fe and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Already hot and muggy, am inside with the A/C going.

Received a call from the USPS about the missing package. They told me what I already knew and said they would send it to the next level. Have a feeling that I will never see this package again.

Climbed in the hot tub at sunset and relaxed before going to bed.

 

Quarantine Day 8

Still no sign of the smoke letting up. Got up too late to get a picture this morning. Went out to water and feed the birds. I will reheat the hot tub in a bit.

Made french toast and bacon for breakfast.

Have to call and see if the local feed store has any peanuts, my scrub-jays are looking for them.

Before leaving Rhode Island, I sent 3 packages to myself, two were delivered and the 3rd is missing. Just sent a inquiry to USPS, let's see how long it takes for a reply and how long it will take to receive the package.

Went to the Feed Store and stocked up on bird feed. Grabbed another sprinkler attachment for the drip system in the vegetable garden

The smoke seems to be starting to dissipate a bit. I could actually see a few lights from Santa Fe at night.

Quarantine Day 7

This morning's sunrise.

Did the daily watering and threw some wood on the hot tub. It is such a pleasure to get up and climb in a nice hot tub. Watch the birds eating and there is no sound.

Pretty lazy day, smoke is making it hard to do much. 

Did a bit of weeding and triming the plants. Tomatoes are starting to ripen, there are a few ears of corn that are looking good. Hoping to get some good potatoes out of the remaining plants. There are only a few melons and onions, the carrots are looking good.

 

I believe squirrel has moved into the garden, but it is not touching the vegetables, yet.

Hoping these fires will get under control and the smoke will start to dissipate.

I have refilled the hummingbird feeders but not many are coming around.

Until tomorrow, have a good day.