29th November 2013-Streaky Bay, Too Good to Leave

29th November 2013

After having sampled a few days of the glorious weather in Streaky Bay SA we have amended our plans and decided to stay here until Monday (2nd December) We have plenty of time before we are due in Mount Barker SA and with this town being so gorgeous, thought we might stay put for a while longer.

LOOK AT THIS WEATHER!!! WHY WOULDN'T WE STAY A LITTLE LONGER!?

 

We walked into town today to visit the local Museum thinking that it would be a short visit....but instead found that it was a comprehensive display of memorabilia to do with both the history of the town and of Australia in general. We were there for quite a while before heading off to the Powerhouse Museum, this was a very large shed full of restored engines and machinery. The gents that were the back bone of this display were all happily sitting around having a chat, and indeed they should be very proud of the results of their efforts.

SOME ANTIQUE SPECS ON DISPLAY AT THE STREAKY BAY MUSEUM

(MADE BY LAUBMAN AND PANK IN 1934)

 

MY NEW CRAFT PROJECT!! HARDANGER EMBROIDERY

I have finally started a new craft project!!!...This is a style of embroidery called 'Hardanger' it will eventually become a highly stitched piece and be used as a table centre or a doily style item. With all the months of getting ready for this trip I haven't had any time for craft and it is lovely to now have the time to sit back and be creative.  I will be changing the pattern a little as it won't fit onto my piece of linen that I have chosen....but I really want it in this colour so a compromise had to be made :/

Today is Friday and with 2 more days here, (and both predicted to be hot ones!!) we are having a fabulous time!!