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Another load delivered, stacked, and accounted for. This brings the total number of bales handled this weekend to 292, which is more than enough. I'm sore. All the usual chores, including grocery shopping, animal care, etc., had to be completed as well. And, today, my three entries for the weaving portion of the gallery show were to be dropped off in Woodstock. Mission accomplished, and you can see the description of the second entry, titled "Rainbows are Relative," in

argos' blog right here.

The spinners' yardage challenge for 2009-10 is now completed. At the end of 12 months, the 15 participants have spun a total of 82.53 miles of yarn, vastly exceeding the original challenge to complete 50 miles in a year, and even beating the revised challenge for 75 miles that was issued once the first 50 had been completed. If you're really curious, you can see the full report here.

When I put Tess out in the pasture today, I observed a couple of huge turkey buzzards drifting lazily in circles overhead. I have no idea whether they were watching something in particular or just enjoying the breeze, but they circled for quite a few minutes before drifting off to the east. Their wingspan is huge, and they looked as if they could easily carry off a young goat or lamb, though I guess they prefer to eat what someone else has already killed.

Now it's more than late enough for bed. Work tomorrow, then Tuesday off as we set up the gallery. All judging will take place tomorrow and Tuesday, with results to be available by the time the show opens on Thursday.