Friday, Sept. 24, 2010.
The picture is of the lodge in retreat mode. Bernina supplied the sewing machines and Pam of Pamella's Place supplied the rest.
I cleaned the Ironwood Cabin in preparation for the arrival of the quilt retreat teacher and her driver/attendee. Then Pam and I organized surge protectors, sewing machines, lights, chairs, ironing board/iron, gift bags, and a lot of little stuff. We ate salad and chicken brats and were just finishing our late lunch (2pm) when the first few people arrived.
We introduced ourselves, talked for awhile, handed out gift bags and showed them their cabins. Soon they were settling in and picking a sewing machine for the classes. The class will start at 9am sharp, with breakfast starting sometime around 8am.
After visiting for awhile and listening mostly, I called to verify a certain restaurant was open before 5pm. We jumped into a big SUV and drove there for an early fish fry. We had a drink at the bar, ate dinner and were back at the resort by 8pm. The dinner was fantastic and we all had fun.
The teacher and her driver/attendee arrived at 10:45pm, much later than we thought. They had a nice dinner and drinks on the road and everything was fine. I showed them to their cabin and they were impressed. They should be because I gave them the best one.
Pam and I had talked earlier about the Bernina 440's sewing machines we will be using for the classes. They will be on sale after the retreat for a $1,000 off of the price. If I have to take money out of my retirement fund for my son's legal issues, why not take out some for me to enjoy before my retirement too? I might. We'll see. Its quite an investment.
John got 3 cabins ready for customers today. He also took up the garbage, recycling and compost bins. He dug a huge pile of gravel out of our pile and put it in the holes that had developed from the rain. He also fixed a low spot in front of Birch where water was settling. He worked hard. Then he went to the bank too. When he got home, he was exhausted and he went to bed early.
So now I don't have to clean a cabin until Monday. Yeah! I can enjoy the retreat and have fun with the ladies who have the same hobby as me.
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