After working for what seemed like days to get the maple back plate hollowed out and graduated, starting on the spruce is always surprising. Very easy to cut by comparison. Within about 15 minutes, down to the point where the big thumb plane can be used, very gratifying to run out long shavings. Makes life good.
And speaking of good, we've had the chance to play at some spectacular spots in this past week. Tim's place (
Purple Sage Farms) for rehearsal on Thursday night. New lambs and a surprise new calf. Sunset still visible at rehearsal time due to the changing day length and the recent switch to (or is it from?) Day Light Saving Time.
We attended an English Country Dance ball in La Grande on Saturday, and a musicians' workshop Sunday morning, as students. The workshop was held at one of the local member's home, and has a million-dollar view.
One does not live by music, dance, and views alone. We also ate lunch, twice, at a new Brew Pub in La Grande.
Side A. Good spot. Tasty flatbread pizza, and a good array of beer choices. Their Swedish Compass Winter Warmer, with a touch of anise, was certainly worth a repeat.
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