Cross Stitch Farm Animals

[badly_knitted]

I am so far behind with posting pics of my completed cross stitch projects, so I'll see if I can catch up a bit over the next few weeks. I can't even remember what I posted last. Anyway, these are the most recently completed set, four cute Margaret Sherry farm animals. Stitched on 18 count with one strand of thread.

 

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[badly_knitted]

Yeah, I'll try again in a few days. I need smaller screwdrivers but I can't find mine.

Sadly, doesn't look like it was released on CD. There are more tracks on youtube though, so I'll give them a listen, see if there are any other fun gems on the album.

[cornerofmadness]

not too surprising if it was a one off. Good luck

[badly_knitted]

Thanks.

Stuck another tape in today and surprised myself with a live concert by a local singer my mum and I were huge fans of, and who we saw several times in live shows. I have photos of me with him somewhere. Lovely man, with a great, deep voice. He passed away the year after my mum. Brought back a lot of memories, and some tears.

[cornerofmadness]

what a bittersweet find

[badly_knitted]

Yeah, it was good. I have a bunch of signed LPs tucked a way. Stu always had time for his fans.

[cornerofmadness]

very cool

[badly_knitted]

I'll have to dig some pre-recorded cassettes out and listen to them, and I've found another concert on tape. More bittersweet memories.

[cornerofmadness]

You're finding all kinds of treasure (all I'm finding is dust that wants me to choke to death)

[badly_knitted]

Oh, I have a lot of dust too. I should clean, but disturbing the dust sets my allergies off so badly I don't want to.

Found my mum's 60th birthday announcement yesterday. Tim played a Bobby Bare track for her, Jennifer Johnson and Me. Haven't heard that one forever. A really sweet nostalgic song.

[cornerofmadness]

I usually end up with bronchitis thanks to my dust allergies (even if I wear my mask)

Ah, that sounds nice

[badly_knitted]

I just get so clogged up I can't breathe, despite daily antihistamines and a steroid nasal spray. Still better than bronchitis, I would imagine.

I love Bare's funny songs (many written by Shel Silverstein, I think), but he used to do some really great heart-tuggers too. Sad to think most of the artists I grew up listening to have passed away, even Guy Clark and Jerry Jeff. I don't know all that many of the most recent country singers and bands, I'm out of step since all the country radio shows seem to have vanished. I AM watching Opry Live on Friday nights though. Only one hour, but Midland are on this week, and they're a favourite right now, so I have that to look forward to.

[cornerofmadness]

Yeah I am so severely allergic to dust I need to clean in a mask, goggles and gloves

I don't know Bare so I'll have to go listen.

I'll be honest I only really liked a brief period of country music (90s-2005) but yeah we're at an age where the entertainers we grew up loving are dying off.

[badly_knitted]

That sounds awful. =(

Yeah, Bobby Bare was big in the 70s, 80s. Might not be to your taste. I love the funny stuff like The Winner, and The Jogger, but he did more serious stuff too. Dollar Pool Fool is on my playlists these days, and Keeping Rosie Proud of Me. I'm finding more on the tapes all the time.

I've been deep into country music since I was a kid. I grew up listening to mum's Jim Reeves records, and it grew from there. Boy, did I get picked on in school over my taste in music. But it's always been where my heart is. I liked some pop and rock, but I guess country just clicked with something in my head.

[cornerofmadness]

thanks I'll do looking for that on YT when i get a chance

yeah my parents were not into country so I didn't grow up on it. And lately in America it's become a bastian of ideas I do not care for (mostly racist and anti LGBT)

[badly_knitted]

Yeah, the newer country I'm mostly avoiding. Well, obviously not Ty Herndon, he's the opposite, openly gay, and a great singer. And I haven't noticed anything racist or anti-LGBT in Midland's songs. Willie Nelson is of course always positivity, and has some truly great songs. Not a racist or anti- bone in his body. Just got to know who to listen to, I guess.

Maybe I should start linking to some of my favourites on my journal. Some of the tracks off Ty Herndon's CD House on Fire. I listen to that one all the time.

[cornerofmadness]

I think being American MAGA puts it in our faces how many country singers are on their side. Jason ALdean is one of them. I liked his music until he started using his babies in the anti-vax movement. I liked Toby Keith until he used his place to smash down The Dixie Chicks and other female performers. Sigh.

But yeah as with anything it's all in who you chose to listen to. I DO love Ty's music.

Music shares are always welcome. I do mine on Mondays if you want to drop in

[badly_knitted]

Yeah, the whole MAGA movement is so bad. I liked Jason Aldean early on, still like a couple of his songs. I didn't know that about Toby, I always liked his music, but I love the Chicks and a lot of other female artists (got Emmylou Harris on right now). Some of my favourites are women. (Quick Bobby Bare rec: Beer Drinking Christians, a duet with Lacy J Dalton. I love the lyrics. It was from a movie soundtrack).

House on Fire is one of the best albums ever.

I've seen yours, and I've been trying to gather some tracks to do my own, but there are SO MANY, and listening to the cassettes, the number keeps going up. I like a lot of ballads, but also a lot of rockier stuff, and Bluegrass. Been in Bluegrass instrumental heaven recently. So many talented musicians.