days off leading to interstate travel

Took some time off. That never happens. Didn't make the most of it, but can see the benefit of doing this more often. Dug into our hard-packed clay soil to add a few black/purple shade loving plants. My forearms feel like burning. Took the planting indoors adding some sculpey animals after my six yr. old neighbor inspired some claytime.

Went back out to attend to our 30' tall hedge acting as a tree. It needed a haircut so I climbed up and trimmed away. Forgot to put my gloves back on for the second round.

Decided that chilling out with the cat and catching up on some movies was a safer bet.

Still haven't tackled the craftsplosion that is my half of the office. That can wait. There was beer to drink and games to play. Bex turned the convoluted Rabbids into a drinking game. Played the out-of-towners a few rounds next to the flaming fountain at Jupiter.

The inkodyne picked up from the Makers Faire needed to be tested (first attempt was a weak result, more later).

Ready to head to AZ in the morning, glad I get to skip TX for this week.