The kids have arrived at Tel Aviv! There are supposed to be calls home once the kids have gone through Customs and had their PCR tests.
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Photo credit to Shahar/Larisa/Matt (a.k.a. the chaperones) |
checking in
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the class
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snacks from home |
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packed stuff |
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important docs, checked bag*, and carry-on |
This picture was taken a couple months ago near the start of the Arbor Blanket project. It took me three months working intermittently to finish. There was only the one cone of organic cotton fiber and I got to watch it s l o w l y reduce in size, but there's a surprising amount left. Perhaps I can make a cotton hand towel for the kitchen? Anyway, the final stitch count is 96,782. It is by far the highest stitch count of any project to date.
So, last night there was a partial eclipse of the moon that we were supposed to be able to see. But we had rain in Portland and the cloud cover that rolled in with it meant the lunar eclipse was hidden from us.
What I learned from NASA:
I'm sending out 48 Christmas cards. I find it interesting and want to note where they are headed. Here's the breakdown:
Out of the country:
1 to Germany
3 to Canada
Out of state:
1 to Louisiana
1 to Florida
1 to Colorado
1 to Tennessee
1 to Illinois
1 to California
2 to Washington
1 to Texas
2 to Montana
In state:
19 to Portland
1 to Gresham
1 to Wilsonville
1 to Tualatin
3 to Tigard
1 to Oregon City
2 to Newberg
3 to Sherwood
1 to Welches
1 to Elgin
I have a few extras just in case a card comes in from someone who isn't currently on my list.