November 7, 2012

Hurricane Sandy was still heading up the coast when Margaret Dyer and her students arrived for her 3-day pastel figures workshop. I was constantly monitoring the weather channel and projections for the effect of the storm on our area and it looked like we were going to do alright in our neck of the woods this time. But having weathered Irene last year with a full workshop in house, we were prepared for whatever might happen.

I took this picture of the small creek that runs through our property, as the “before” picture. I was thinking of taking pictures as the creek rose as it did the last time. But we lucked out this time. We only got a bit of wind and rain, so the “before” picture looked exactly the same as an “after” picture would have looked.

In spite of the weather, everyone said Margaret’s class was the best and they can’t wait til she returns in 2014.

For the last dinner of the workshop, the staff decided to have a little Halloween fun and dress up.

I think I had the spookiest costume. Kidding!

Here is Mark, the sorcerer of the kitchen, putting a spell on Kadi.

Our two marvelous waitresses: Kadi, in a 1920’s flapper outfit, and Regina, as a 1980’s girl.

It also happened to be Kadi’s 21st birthday, so Regina bought her a bottle of adult chocolate milk!

Taking wine and beer orders in the front parlor before dinner.