Two Views of Jake's New Scarf.

The pattern is hard to see here, based on the Sierpinski triangle fractal.

Bringing New Meaning to the Word "Ghetto"

It has been cold here. We're hoping the -30 degree nights end so we don't have to wake up to this in the morning:

The propane heater in the kitchen is only slightly more civilized than a burning barrel of trash.

Yes, that is ice in the toilet tank (above)

... and ice where the dishes were "drying" overnight. (Above)

Yesterday evening it was ice in the bath tub and the toilet. We thawed out the bathroom with the propane heater, then thought we needed to snake the bath tub drain. Which is right about the time we realized that the drain was frozen. And so we've been wet-vacuuming the water out of the tub after we shower and dumping it in the toilet... the Projects have heat, right?

The Most Awesome Sewing Machine, EVER!

This post is in dedication to the most awesome sewing machine ever: the Bernina 217. Thanks to Sean and Inger for giving up this beauty! So here are a few photos of her for those out there who are interested:

complete with personalized decal...