Making pillows for using in the house.

I have been making a set of pillows for augmenting the living room. These are all made using rib-weave. This collection of bright and various colors has worked out very nicely. This collection of pillows are 20x20, 16x16 and 12x12. The three pillows provide easily washed cotton covers. The bright colors augments the room and improves the otherwise simple couch.
I have to admit that I am getting into the rib-weave process and I have found several good ways to use it.

Picking up sailing again!

Well, it turns out that I can go sailing again. Now that we are living down here by the ocean, it seems appropriate with starting sailing again. I am working on passing the 101 and 103 permits so that I can rent sail boats. Yesterday, I spent some time out on a nice little 22 footer. The wind picked up in the afternoon to 11 or 12. This nice snug little boat was making a good run. We were able to sail out about half way to the islands and back between 2 and 5 in the afternoon. The biggest problem in this afternoon is making sure that you don't get too close to the fishermen. You are also sailing in the area of the big shipping boats and have to make sure you don't get in their way. Fortunately, they don't come through too often.