Author Archives: kuwaitquilter

Lovely Day For a Walk

Posted on September 11, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Tuesday morning I went with a few other ladies on a short hike into town.  Short meaning about 7 miles round trip. There is a dirt road along the mountain so most of the way, there is no traffic to … Continue reading →

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And The Mystery Is Solved

Posted on September 9, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

After finally getting my sewing room in enough order to access the machine, ironing board AND cutting table, I have all the pieces cut out for my Muscat Quilt Group Mystery quilt (the last clue came out in April). And … Continue reading →

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The Long Road Home – A Grumble

Posted on September 6, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Sunday we finally arrived back home in Yuzhno.  It was one of those marathon journeys from hell………… well, the marathon part is right, for sure.  From take off in Calgary to landing in Yuzhno too 49 hours. Three flights – … Continue reading →

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Sewing – At Last

Posted on July 22, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Getting the sewing room organized and ready to work in has been a very slow process.  The movers put up the shelves, but there were a LOT of boxes to unpack, and decisions to be made as to how to … Continue reading →

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A Lazy Hike Into Town

Posted on July 12, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

You need to know what people mean when they say lazy. To me, it is a casual stroll. The day was sunny and bright, and it was about time that I deserted my boxes and Snoopy and I got some … Continue reading →

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Sunny Saturday

Posted on June 29, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

I was busy comparing flights for our annual trip back to Canada this summer, and didn’t really want to go out for a walk.  The good thing – and the bad thing – about having a dog is that you … Continue reading →

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Checking in – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk At Last.

Posted on June 28, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

This has been a crazy two weeks.  So many changes since I left Yuzhno – and more to come.  Between jet lag, a cold, and very spotty internet service, this blog has been close to my mind and heart, but … Continue reading →

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Moscow Metro – An Unusual Art Gallery

Posted on June 13, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

I was lucky with the Metro tour Tuesday afternoon – there were only four of us there – John from Columbia, Lynne and Winston from New York, and myself.  Elena, the guide was quite happy to have just a few … Continue reading →

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Moscow, Day Two

Posted on June 11, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Last night, as I was writing my blog in the hotel bar (where the electrical plug-ins are), I met two wonderful couples from Manitoba, Canada.  I had an evening of good company, lots of laughs, and one more beer than … Continue reading →

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Moscow – Red Square

Posted on June 11, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

The end of a long day.  Walking, walking, walking……… warm and muggy weather so that I was sweating under my blazer most of the time. Just imagine me admitting to being too warm.   Now, however, I am in the … Continue reading →

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