Tag Archives: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Lo, How A Rose…….

Posted on November 9, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Still blooming right up to the first snow storm, freeze dried. How perfect.

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Random Thoughts on a Snowy Day

Posted on November 8, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

The thing about having a dog is that you have a friend that is always there for you, patiently waiting for a look or a pat or a friendly word.  Unconditional love. The thing about having a dog is that … 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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Let’s Go For A Sunday Drive

Posted on October 22, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Sunday – and David didn’t have to work.  What a treat – especially when he had Saturday free as well.  And with a car now – just three weeks ago, what was to keep us home?  The sun was shining, … Continue reading →

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Fall Fruits

Posted on September 30, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

I’m not sure what this tree is, but it’s autumn fruits are amazing – the dark red is like a tri-corn hat – and the orange drop in the centre is almost flourescent.

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Busy As A Bee

Posted on September 28, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Although it is the end of September, and a cool, cloudy day, the bees are still out collecting nectar for the long winter ahead.

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Quilting – Quite a Social Activity

Posted on September 27, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Although when you first think of women (and men) huddled in their homes, working away on their sewing machine, you would think that quilting today is quite a solitary activity, you would be wrong.  It can be that, but there … 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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Airports and Airlines

Posted on April 2, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Last Thursday, I really got an insight into the wide variety you find in airports. It was a study in contrasts, to be sure. We started out in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk…….. an international airport on a very mini-scale. There is one baggage … Continue reading →

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And I thought I’d walked A Lot On Sunday!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

It was a good thing that I slept well Monday night. Tuesday morning, Snoopy and I set out to find the ATM, get some money, and then, hopefully, find the meat shop that the ladies in David’s office had mentioned. … Continue reading →

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