Dear Log Cabin friends:

The north wind doth blow --- And we shall have snow - (and snow, and snow)
A week ago the north wind blew in an angry storm that left a foot of snow covering our prairie & much of the Midwest and bitter cold temperatures followed. Winter started early & before it was officially suppose too - a joke on us from Mother Nature, but I wasn't laughing. It changed so many plans. There was no school for 3 days, almost unheard of anymore, in these days of global warming. And we reluctantly canceled the Woolkeepers Christmas party but knew we had to when everything was a sheet of ice and snow. We were all disappointed but it is important to be safe and warm on nights like we've been having. And now we are assured that proverbial white Christmas at the end of this week, plus another angry storm is forecast with substantial snows by Christmas day. This may be "the" winter of record snows.
The birds are easy to see on the white blanket of snow. The woodpeckers, finches, cardinals & bluebirds & others, are being well fed & watered during this difficult time for them. We enjoy watching them close to our window - a simple country pleasure.

"December is the Cold Moon or Full Long Nights Moon. During this month, the winter cold tightens its grip, & nights are at their longest & darkest. It also is sometimes called the Moon before Yule. The term Long Nights Moon is a doubly appropriate name because the midwinter night is indeed long, and because the moon is above the horizon for a long time". - The Farmers Almanac
We were greeted early one morning by "sundogs" when we peered out our front door. It's seldom we see them but the light & snow crystals were giving us a" show" in the sky. It was truly amazing to see & I hope many of you had the opportunity to witness it.

Sundog is left & Sun is on the right

It has been a very busy year for the groups that meet at the Log Cabin. And of course, being this busy made the time fly by quickly - it's hard to believe the year is almost over. The appliqué clubs are half done with their Cabin coverlet designed by Maggie B. We are doing it as a Block a Month (BOM). Woolkeepers groups continue to hook up beautiful rugs & the Herb Study group I started 2 years ago is growing & we are learning so much. The final project of the year for the Log Cabin was the cookbook called "Hook & Cook" which is "hot off the presses." It was a group effort & turned out really well.

Thank you for another year of friendship here at the Log Cabin & I wish for you good health, joy, peace and love in the New Year. Holiday Blessings, Twila, Cabin Keeper at The Log Cabin

THE ONLY TRUE GIFT IS A PORTION OF THYSELF - Emerson

CHRISTMAS JELLO SALAD
(This recipe has been in Sue H. family for many years & her mom always fixed it for Christmas)

(My note: I made this for the first time & we loved it & it will become a family favorite also.
Sue's Mom always used black walnuts as they were readily available here in the Midwest - all one had to do was pick them up as they fell to the ground, let them dry, remove hulls & pick out - a job to do but they are so good & free for the picking up & picking out. I used chopped pecans instead. One note: if using a lg. can of crushed pineapple cut water back to 2 cups. Thanks Sue, I love old family recipes).

JANUARY, 2010, CALENDAR
Jan. 1, --- HAPPY NEW YEAR - (a good day to get the new calendar updated for the year)
Jan. 15 - UFO - (unfinished objects, rug hooking or wool appliqué) 12:30 - 3:30
Jan. 18 - Newbies Woolkeepers, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Jan. 20 - Weds., group 3 Applique, BOM, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Jan. 21 - Thursday, group # 1 applique, BOM, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Jan. 25- Oldies Woolkeepers, Monday , 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Jan. 26 - Tuesday, Herb Study group meets, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Jan. 28 - Thursday, group # 2 applique, BOM, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
If weather is questionable on these evenings, check your email to see if it is cancelled or call me (792-3178) - have questions let me know. Email: logcabin-cabinkeeper@windstream.net

COOKBOOK IS HERE!
The new rug hooking cookbook is in. It is called "Hook and Cook" from the Log Cabin rug hooking groups. There are lots of wonderful recipes in it thanks to our great group of gals. Copies are available at $5.75. I can reserve a copy for you & arrange a pick up time.

No Sleigh Ride Today

HERB STUDY GROUP
If you have a sincere interest in learning more about growing herbs, & using them, you are welcome to attend our Herb Study Group, or if you know someone with a sincere interest in herbs please tell them about our group & have them email me. This is a group to learn about herbs # 1, & to meet others who enjoy growing herbs & using them.

2010 CALENDAR
As you fill out your new calendar for 2010 be sure to mark down the groups/classes you attend here so the date can be reserved for you to attend. I love working on my new calendar on New Years Day & then I'm "set to go."

HEAP ON THE WOOD! THE WIND IS CHILL;
BUT LET IT WHISTLE AS IT WILL,
WE'LL KEEP OUR CHRISTMAS MERRY STILL. - Sir Walter Scott

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