his year a real tree stands in place of our “plastic” one. Decorated with well warn Winnie the Pooh and friends, slightly scratched shinny bulbs from our childhoods, interesting decorations made by the precious hands of our kids and yes now even grandkids, it’s not a tree that would be featured in Good House Keeping, but it is the most beautiful tree full of love and memories. I trust your Christmas was a wistful blend of past, present, and future too. You know that’s what Christmas really is anyway. T
Our families have returned to their homes, most in other states. I have cleaned up after my Christmas cooking spree. Mel and I have tucked the bathroom scales away until spring, and I can finally get back to the shop and start on my next Monarch. My kit building project was such a success that it ended up under someone’s Christmas tree and I am once again Gurdiless.
Before I return to my bench though, we are off on an adventure to Ontario, Canada to visit Ben Grossman a very talented musician specializing in the vielle a roué, or Hurdy-gurdy as we call it. Among other things, I am hoping to learn the correct pronunciation of its French name. Mel’s goals are much loftier.
I am including a picture of our tree. Please notice the tenor gurdy in its case standing next to Santa. Also a picture of proof that I also am at home in the kitchen. It wouldn’t seem like Christmas without a large batch of German cookies!Best wishes for the New Year. Let the Hurdy-gurdies sing!
What are your plans for 2011?
