Debbie

We battened down the hatches because we were in Debbie's path today.

Thus far, not as bad as feared for our part of the track. We expected heavy rains and wind. We got the winds, but not continuously. We got heavy rain (and flash flood warnings) but only in spurts. We actually saw the sun several times, which was nothing short of amazing considering past experiences.

However, Dearly Beloved had to take a long detour after a doctor's appointment because a tree was down across the road he was traveling. And our power went out for a big chunk of the afternoon, but we were very lucky and repairs were made quickly. Something to be said for being close to UNC.

Have I stitched?

Well, I watched stitching--today had a demonstration from Golden Hinde's Academy and a class from Kate Barlow for the Crewel Work Company. I was able to see the first one before the power went out and the second one on my phone after we lost electricity. 

BUT--and this is major--last night I finished all the spiral trellis stitches on the front and back of No Place Like Home, and I can fill the leaves in around them.

They give almost a tapestry-like effect, or maybe the look of an elegant woven silk ribbon--anyway, well worth the time and energy.

So I may spend tonight's stitching time and energy on this.

And hope Debbie continues to move away and loses her energy.