July 12, 2007 

nother really hot day today.

Last night I was invited to be a judge along with a few other people to select the 2008 Gold Rush Mail Run envelope artwork. It was very interesting and very difficult. I think we almost should have 2 catagories. Adult and Youth. I cannot tell anyone who won yet, but I think I can say that some of the youth did a great job and the ones who did not win, may have only done so due to lack of contrast. If you are not sure what I am talking about, go back to your art teacher and ask. Then next year send in your entries again. I have to admit I loved everyone's, but we could only choose one.

After all the chores were done, Amy and I hid at her house to escape the heat early this morning. I was on the run since 6 am when the coyotes woke me up. We have alot of sewing to do, as our plan of "once every couple weeks sewing day" never panned out, so we did a fair bunch today. I also worked on some leatherwork which I have to admit I love so much more than stupid sewing machines. I have no idea what the problem is, but if I get within 20 feet of them, they start to tremble in fear and do the most freakish things ever seen.