MORE CHIT CHAT

I'm calling the sheep DONE!  This picture was taken before steaming.  See the ripples?  If not, click on the photo to enlarge it.

Wasn't fond of the hooked coat of the sheep as my vision was for it to be more like the antique.  So after ripping out the sheep wool strips could see the linen had stretched.  I tried rubbing the foundation to remove the hooked holes and smooth out the linen.  But as you could see in the above photo, the ripples remained.

Was hoping steaming would take care of that situation so steamed it several  times and think it will be okay.  The rug hasn't been moved since steaming so hope once it is picked up, foundation trimmed and ready for binding it will still look okay. 

Remember all the rain I've written about?  As it is winter and colder days ahead I went to check the propane level to see if I needed to order more.  This is what I saw ~ my tank was filled with rainwater because the water table is so damn high now.

I wondered  if this might cause a gas leak, or worse, an explosion.  So called the propane company to inquire and explain this situation.  Was told I should scoop out the water because with upcoming freezing temperatures there could be problems if the regulator was under water.

Went outside with a ladle and scooped out water to fill the bucket half full 4 times then pulled it on a cart to the meadow to dump.  Don't know how many gallons it would be will filled to top but even halfway it was hard for me to carry.  Uh, and I'm still having back pain as I sit here with a heating pad.

Anyway, each time I returned from dumping water it seemed to be a tad higher.  After 4 half-filled buckets were removed the tank looked like this.

Didn't know which metal working part was the regulator but figured I was in the safe zone so went inside to rest my back.  An hour later went back to check on the water level to see if it had filled back up as I'd expected it would, here it is .... again.  And would eventually fill all the way back up to the water line as the water table here has increased due to all the rain.  There is a dome metal top and you can see a part of it on the top left of the photo below.

Went back inside and called the propane company, got an email address and sent them the pictures.   Was told that as long as the RED regulator wasn't under water I was safe.  Thankfully, that is positioned above ground so chances of that being under water are slim.  However I will keep an eye on it always, since I know what the regulator looks like.

Here is the local weather forecast and the wet stuff just keeps coming.  

Keep your hands busy during this cold, wet, white winter with whatever makes you happy.

Saundra

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