The seat is fashioned from squares of hardwood strung on roping, which, as the website touts, feels like sitting on a quilted cushion. It conforms to your shape, so there are no pressure points. Pure heaven.
When we looked at the cabin last year, I made a tongue-in-cheek deal with Don that we could buy it as long as I could get one of the rockers. For my birthday this year, he surprised me with a trip to the factory, about an hour from the A-frame, to pick out a chair.
We were ushered into the tiny showroom by the chair's creator, Jim Geier. He designed his first folk rocker in the 70s and has made a few design modifications over the years.
Given the choice of red oak, cherry, black walnut, or birdseye maple from Maine, I went with the maple. It has fascinating designs that look like contour lines on a topographic map and spots that remind me of water depths on a nautical chart. It's lovely.
We haven't decided whether it should stay at the cabin or come home to Massachusetts. Perhaps it will be a snowbird and split the year.
Our hope is that it will become a family heirloom, passed to Sarah and future generations. In the meantime, I intend to rock away my aches and pains, both physical and spiritual.
You are one lucky lady, well deserving of this treasure, and Kudos to Don for recognizing that! K
ReplyDeleteI often sat in them every time I went into the Williston rest area. Maybe I will get a chance this year. Lauri you are one lucky lady.
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