Sunday, May 5, 2024

Applique Prep Complete




The remaining applique prep work on this project is complete and ready for stitching.  I intend to make it my primary focus right now.  This week is shaping up to be a very busy one with something on the schedule every day through Friday. 

We were fortunate to get 1.68 inches of rain Saturday night.  Lake Buchanan, which is the primary source for the “constant level” lakes south of it on the Colorado River is still 17 feet below average, although this weekend’s rain will possibly add another foot or so to its level.  Every bit helps, and we were very fortunate that the severe weather missed us.  Folks in other parts of the state are dealing with dangerous flooding.  Our's is an area of drought punctuated by floods.  I don't know who originated that quotation, but it certainly fits.  The Central Texas area has had a population boom over the last several years, partially due to the growth of technology companies here.  There is a real concern about how the area's water supplies will be able to support that growth.



The pond in our neighborhood is getting a good flow from the creek that feeds it.  I usually see water snakes in this area every spring.  So far, though, I've only spotted one and it was dead.


2 comments:

Linda said...

Beautiful applique! So glad you got some much needed rain. That is a pretty pond. Hope you have a great week!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

glad you are getting rain as long as you don't get the flooding the southern part is getting!