With just under six weeks before the Yarrow Days parade, Henry realized time was now short, and there was suddenly a huge dose of urgency about finishing his plane. He recruited his sister Juniper and his dad to help mix the sculpting epoxy. Grampa was designated to do the application, while Henry would do the running and delivery of the mixed sculpting epoxy, as the mixing table was about thirty feet from the plane. He devised the optimum delivery route, which involved climbing over various projects and obstacles in the shop rather than just walking to the plane. Today’s busy schedule only allowed for an hour of work on the parade float, but there is much enthusiasm for continued progress this week. Stay tuned…
Riding with a grateful heart
I went for a bike ride this afternoon in the sunshine with a grateful heart, and I felt perfectly fine! As I peddled my bike along the river paths and enjoyed the beautiful views, I also remembered. Three years ago today, about this same time, I was waking up in a Victoria hospital after an open-heart surgery. Although I was groggy and definitely under the influence of some powerful drugs, I was extremely grateful then, too. A few days previously, to my surprise, I had been diagnosed with heart disease, with nine severe blockages of the arteries around my heart. Thanks to the care and skill of many health professionals, my heart was repaired with a six-bypass surgery. That day was the first day of a journey back to good health. With the loving support of family and friends, my journey back to a normal life was relatively quick. Every day since is a bonus day, and I am truly grateful.
Noa approved
We love to test the features we create long before we deliver them to our customers. If it isn’t one of our crew, it is often the first child that comes through the door. Today, it was Noa, Matt’s daughter, who was the first to ride the sculpted horse that will soon be on Kraay’s Family Farm in Alberta. Once there, there will be hundreds of guests a day who will ride this trusty steed. The horse is now Noa approved!
