day 74 of #tracywearswool: down in the boondocks

#tracywearswool day 74 out of 100, and I am down in the boondocks.

And I like it that way. Half the time I am out in the big city of Portland Oregon, with Powell’s books, and Voodoo Donuts… and all the hustle and bustle of a major city. There is so much to do… the Rose Garden, The Grotto, more yarn stores than you can count, Trade-Up music, and the list goes on.

And as much as I love Portland, it gets a little busy, and loud. So I am always relieved to head back down the road to Long Beach, Washington, where I live out in the boondocks — in the best sense of the word. Out on the beach, to be precise, where everything is just a little bit slower, and a little bit quieter. And there is a great yarn store here — just down the road in the next little sleepy town. Heaven. And I love it!

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool& — Same dress. 100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Pretty busy here at the beach, lots of guests in and out Everybody happy as clams. of course they will be super happy when clam season opens back up! I have my graduation party (ZOOM) for Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging — still have to make that final video and post! And I will have to keep practicing — so that I can be ready for the next class. I started on Sweater #4 — photos tomorrow… after I get a bit more done.

Today was all about layers — because although it looked nice, the wind off the water brought in quite a chill. So I started with Woolamina, added a GAP oversized linen shirt.

I was told that people in some towns IRON their linen…..

A lightweight gray pullover was inherited from Number 1 goes on next, and then topped by a super comfortable cardigan.

Today was chilly… even though the sun was shining. So it was a perfect day to try out my new tights from a “Sister in the Wool!” She is one of the wonderful folks in the challenge Facebook Group. Such an honor to be in their company.

Pull on some nice and thick tights, and some Keen Kaci slides, and I am good to go.

Thanks for joining me on day 74 of #tracywearswool.

Stay tuned for the next 26 days!

Be well, and get out there and grow!

–Tracy

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!