Storms

We've been in Wapakoneta, OH this last week, got here on monday and will not leave until friday morning in time to setup at Lima which is just a 15 mile jaunt up the road.

The storms have been interesting, hot and muggy and missing us most of the week but last night (wed) we had a big one..  Lots of concern about tornado's due to the high amount of wind, electricity and thunder all around us.  It passed quickly and nothing happened, got a knock on the door telling us that if we wanted we could take shelter in the bathrooms.

Couldn't leave the dogs and they are not welcome in the buildings so just rode it out here.  The news was very informative, kept us updated every few minutes and we enjoyed a nice tv show in the meantime.

Went to Walmart today on my bicycle (hot and muggy after the storm) and overheard people talking about how scared they were with the possibility of tornado's... I can't let myself get worried, God is in control and He will protect us as He sees fit.  His hand has been on us the whole time and we praise Him for it.  He sees the sparrow or robin fall, how much more does He watch over us.

Both Peter and I have been feeling the physical effects of the storms around us, mine due to the fibro and the arthritis, his due to ????

He's been pale and not doing well this week, nausea, upset stomach, etc... I've been doing ok except for the mucsle aches..  my right arm has been aching from the shoulder to the wrist, mostly around the elbow all week.  I may have hurt it taking down the tent this last weekend in Valparaiso, IN.  I used the 20' and that requires alot of lifting to get the legs out.

I've set up the trailer even nicer, I put together another shelf, this one not rolling in which I will hold the large tent legs and connectors.  

Then on the top 4 shelves I am putting the 1/4" leather which I work on during the show.  Makes it easier on Peter if he only has to do the full braided leashes and collars.  I'm cutting the 1/4" leather to length, putting on the handle and cutting the slits for the hardware which he finishes for me.  Putting the snaps on is hard on my hands and I just don't have the capabilities with then that I used to.  Any tugging on leather or small stuff like that and they swell immediately and ache like crazy.

I can still work on the miniature workworking and cutting other items.  I'm getting my scrollsaw books assembled for some fun this summer.  I want to make some napkin holders with dog heads on them... just for fun and if I sell any that's great, if not, I'll have a great relaxation device!!