Well, Hello There!

It looks as if Blogger is back in business,
although some of my posts still have "0" comments,
when I know there were comments two days ago, but . . . hey, it's free.

Do you ever wonder what you'd do if Google decided to just pull Blogger?
Shut it down? 
Yikes.  I am not going to think about that any more!

But just quickly, before Howard and our daughter Anne and I head out to Pennsylvania in search

of the elusive perfect sewing machine for me . . . a quick share of some lovely spring pictures.

When Anne, who is a graduate student in theatrical costume design, walks from her office

to the complex of theaters on her campus, it's a pretty nice stroll. 

 Over a bit of running water:

 Past shady glens:

 Along rustic paths:

And, being an artist, she notices the appreciates

the colors and textures of this little corner of natural beauty.

Rhododendron, azalea, and what looks to me like something my mother called Orange Blossom.

And of course, the obligatory buggy.

Anne is not a fan of the insect world; I'm surprised she took this shot!

Wish me luck in finding a machine that will sew everything

from silk to leather, and not be a pill about it.

My dear trusty old Kenmore is in need of some serious overhauling,
and after 26 years I think I'm ready for a new machine.  

Anne, being a veteran user of many different brands of machines in her studies,

is coming along as my consultant.  Plus, she likes to shop as much as I do.

Howard is coming along because he doesn't like staying home by himself.
He is also a very good heavy-box-carrier.  And I'd miss him if he stayed home.

Enjoy your Saturday!  -- Cass

P.S.  We are awaiting a special delivery here at That Old House,

and it is going to look like this:

  Okay, that's just a glimpse . . . all will be revealed next week, I hope!