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Well, we've had a very pleasant break from intense heat for just over a week. We've gotten only a little rain, but there have been enough clouds to keep the temperatures definitely below 100º. Mid- to upper-90s is *much* better than the 100s, especially when there's some shade. Yesterday got up to 102º, but it's only 93º now and cloudy. The next week shows continued 20-30% chances of thunderstorms every day and highs only in the low 90s. This may mean that we've had an early hot summer, and it won't get hot for extended periods again; or it may mean we'll have a second bout once August gets established. Honestly, the second seems very probable. We had some real hot years when I was in high school, and I distinctly remember sweltering in class in late August. It was not fun. But for now, we're enjoying all we can get.
- YTD Days over 100º: 20
- Current 100º Streak: 1
- Longest 100º Streak: 9
- YTD High Temperature: 105º
I've been a little absent, since sewing didn't go as well as I'd liked last weekend and I was frustrated. My first Vogue pattern turned out a little stickier than I had expected, but because of the sizing, not the construction. I think it's all taken care of now. I'm currently waiting on my black linen to dry so I can cut out the McCall skirt in it. That pattern was ridiculously easy to trace off, being printed. The Vogue was a Royal Pain; there must have been 60 dots I had to transfer and connect and interpret.
I have a solo in one of the Impressions songs! It's pretty fun, and I was very surprised to get it. And the big ending for "The Impossible Dream" goes up to a high C. I *can* hit that, although I don't think I've ever done it in concert. But I'm the only one who can hit it in Impressions, and it's pretty necessary for completing that last chord. I ran through it with Miss D after rehearsal on Thursday, and Mr. A was impressed. (He's apparently not gotten over me singing baritone in part of H.M.S. Pinafore.) He pointed out that that does indeed give me a three-octave range. Me and Julie Andrews, indeed! Yeah, I've got the range, but it's not all pretty! :p It was very nice of him to say so, though, and it made me feel good. :)
Oh, and the pea green wrapper is this close *holds up two fingers* to being completely, absolutely finished. Last night we watched "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines," and I almost completed the belt. (One strip of fabric, interfaced with a strip of domestic cotton organdy.) All I have left is one thread bar for the second hook, and possibly a second set of thread bars so I can belt it a little looser. Whee!
More later - I need to look up my notes so I can finalize my tracing of the overalls pattern. If all goes well, I can cut out the black linen McCall skirt and the denim overalls. Then I can do a lot of sewing before having to change serger thread. Matter of fact, I'm going to try to avoid serging on the overalls at all; felled seams are much more appropriate anyway.