handmade pine gate
This is our new gate David made out of pine logs. It’s for the opening at the back of our deck, and swings both in and out. He’s also going to add a latch and stain it a little later.
Here’s what we had going on before to keep the goats out, haha. He also put in that support post on the left to hold up the new gate.
Here’s the front gate that was built with the house. I like the new one even better–do you?
*Handmade pine gate courtesy of the best man in the west.
dall’s sheep painting
Just finishing up my latest oil painting. It’s a Dall’s sheep, which live in Alaska, the Arctic, Yukon, and other northerly climates. I started this in the painting class I took Zia to this summer at our library, but ended up spending my time there listening to the lectures and not painting much. The oils have been able to dry nicely between coats, and it actually worked out well to prolong the process.
Just a few more finishing touches, and I’ll be done. š
Here is the reference photo I used:
35 years ago
I found this old photo of me in my cowgirl days, haha. I was six, and this is our Shetland pony, Morning Star. I would hop on her back while she was picketed in the yard, grazing. She was so nice–she just stood patiently while I scrambled onto her back, kicking and flailing.
And here I am at seven, with the little Saanen goat I got for my birthday. Both pics were taken at our home in Fuquay-Varina, NC.Ā Such a good life. š
