Hello From Big Bear

Hidey Do.  I am up in the pines.  All by my little lonesome.  And LOVING it!!!  I packed a bag yesterday morning, and off I went.   As always, it is gorgeous up here.  Clear blue skies, and about 80 degrees.  Yesterday I went to the  yarn shop in town, and even though they were closed, the nice lady was working around the shop, and she let me in to browse as long as I wanted.  I wound up getting some  yummy yarns in DK weights to make more flowers. 

I have pretty  much decided to make an afghan with these flowers.   I still have a lot more to make though.
On my way home from the yarn shop, I stopped at a feed store that I have always wanted to stop in on.  They were fantastic.  And they have Buff Orpingtons.  I am going to get a couple when I come back down the hill.  IF, I come back down the hill, that is.  (I'm just kidding.  Kind of...maybe...sort of....)
I popped into the market and picked up a rotisserie chicken, some hummus and wheat thins, and a cantaloupe, and cream for my coffee, and some donuts, and back to the cabin I went.  I spent the rest of the day playing with my yarn.  Oh, I also got this paint by number to do.

I remember when I was little, that my two Great Aunts, Emma and Ella, did paint by numbers. 
I slept pretty good, for being here alone for the first time ever.  Woke up to a beautiful sky, and sat out on the back deck to have my coffee and donuts. 

 

I decided to take a little break from the flowers and started a knitted dishcloth with a bear paw design on it.  I love the yarn, and the pattern too.  But I got about half way with it today and dropped some stitches, and then just couldn't stand it when I noticed that there was a gap that didn't belong.  I frogged it!!
After I showered, I headed out to do some thrifting down in Big Bear City.   Below is the stained glass in the front door of the cabin.

I found several vintage sheets, all in perfect condition. 

A cute basket.

Not too much out there today.  Came back down the road, and stopped off at Boulder Bay Park.
Passed the American Flag, and took a picture.

Said hello to Louie The Bear.

Sat down on a bench and just enjoyed the warm sun, and sights.

A pair of Mallards flew overhead.

As I was walking back to my car, I could smell the hamburgers from our favorite place, just next door, Blanca's.  I was tempted to go have one, but instead went back to the cabin and made some lunch.

Rotisserie chicken, fresh melon and blueberries, red pepper roasted hummus and wheat thins.  Mmmmm!!!
Look at the mess I have  here on the table!!!!!

It's a happy mess!!!  I have been having a terrific time.  I really needed this.  My husband is on his way up now.  He called and asked if I was ever coming back home????  I said I didn't know.  So he is coming up here!
The sun is setting on Big Bear, and it is so warm and pretty tonight.

Happy Friday!!
XO  Kris