Another finished project

Two years ago I was wandering around the barter circle at Wintercount when I came across someone selling door mats made out of climbing ropes. I fell in love with them but at the time I didn't have enough money to buy one. Yesterday I finished one of my own. An employee at a local climbing gym was kind enough to give me the ropes for free. I found directions online (thank goodness for the internet). Even with that it was still a very confusing project. Its not like normal weaving because you create the under-over knot as you go. I had to rip the first braid out three times because I kept finding mistakes. At one point I was so frustrated I almost threw the whole thing out a window (I'm glad I exercised a little self-control). Once the first braid was correct, the second and third were easy because you just follow the first exactly. It ended up being 18 in x 30in.
It is surprisingly soft on my feet and even when its directly in the sun, the rope doesn't get hot. If I can get my hands on more ropes, I think I will make a few more of these for my other doors. Oh no, I've found another hobby.

I love water

I love the water. I think it has to do with growing up in a desert. There is so much lack of it that when you see it, you really appreciate it. Growing up near Lake Tahoe also didn't hurt; although, I think it made me a bit of a water snob when it comes to drinking and swimming.Thankfully there are some amazing water holes in Arizona. 



 This is the stunning Fossil Creek in Arizona. I got to drive past it last week while on the Trail. I saw it for the first time last summer and fell in love with it. I still cannot get over the color of the water. I've been told its because its a travertine spring, whatever that means.

   


 Thought I should get a pic of myself enjoying the beautiful day along the creek.


 



While taking the previous shot, I got the idea to get a pic of myslef jumping into said creek. I had to set the timer then run around to the jump spot. It took me five tries to get this shot. Oh darn that I had to jump so many times into such a beautiful creek.


This pic was taken last saturday in my friend's pool. We were trying out her new underwater camera.