Tag Archives: Yuzhno

Sometimes….

Posted on March 6, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

it isn’t easy being lazy.  Take this morning, for example. – I need a few groceries – the kind I can usually get from the local shop which                 opens at 9 am.   … Continue reading →

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Dyeing To Quilt

Posted on January 5, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

About a month ago, a friend in South Africa showed us her results from dyeing fabric using ice.  I had never heard of such a thing before, but was intrigued, especially when I discovered that snow would work as well. … Continue reading →

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My First Russian Blizzard

Posted on December 21, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

When I arrived in Yuzhno last March, the drifts were four feet tall….at least. I had seen photos of the storm, or at least the aftermath, but didn’t experience more than a few snow flurries.  And, with snow still on … Continue reading →

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The View from My Sewing Room Window

Posted on December 3, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

When the sun shines, it is incredible here. We are situated between two sets of mountains – and the western ones, with their snow-covered peaks, are often hidden in cloud. I rejoice in looking up from my sewing machine and … Continue reading →

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What an Adventure!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Two years ago, if you told me I would be waiting for a bus in the snow in Eastern Russia, I would have laughed.  Ten years ago, I would have said you were crazy.  I had spent a month in the … Continue reading →

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Zimoy – It’s Winter (Again)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

It is finally snowing again – big fluffy flakes floating down. I wonder if this is IT…. and winter has arrived in Yuzhno.

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At The New “Western” Mall

Posted on November 24, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

In July after we had gotten settled in our townhouse, and all our furniture was more or less in place, I ventured alone on a fact-finding mission……… just what is at the City Mall anyway? I wasn’t  sure just how … Continue reading →

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Ever Changing

Posted on November 11, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

From this – To this. We have hot water heat, generated from a central location.  The boilers were on full blast this morning – And it was melting this afternoon. The ice is treacherous.  Getting out my ice grips.

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First Snow Fall

Posted on November 4, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

We woke up November 1st to snow on the ground.  It went away, but was beautiful while it lasted. The clouds were pink across the valley as the sun began to rise. The kids were thrilled to shuffle in the … Continue reading →

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A Touch of Frost

Posted on November 2, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

A few days ago, we had our first heavy frost. It is beautiful – a harbinger of the winter ahead.

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