We are going “Over the hill to Boloquoy Mill” today, on a little photo safari. The weather isn’t bad, but it isn’t brilliant either – so I am hoping some cloud clears before 12:00 I have been finding camera bits and bobs and changing batteries etc. Just need to wax my boots and make a …
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Wightwood Sock Blockers
I recently wrote about my new sock blockers and today received a comment on that post from Nick Carter, maker of said blockers. Nick has made a very generous offer: order a pair of blockers from him, mentioning this Blog, and he’ll give you free postage! Wightwood sock blockers can be found on eBay: seller …
Spinning Day
Yesterday did not pan out quite as planned but did turn out to be a busy and most interesting day. I hauled myself from bed at the paper hour and had my “Queen Mum’s” under way before breakfast. Spinning was to be at Crudy again and F is still plastered, so volunteer cake makers were …
Nothing to report
A quiet day here on the windswept homestead. Mr L has been nursing his sore back and I have been nursing my sore head. Gill brought my roving round for me this morning and I am now dying to get stuck into the felting project. I need bubble wrap and net curtaining and some mild …
Photographs were requested
The loom has arrived and has been assembled. There are photos…
Surprises
Still here, still handwriting. Not improving much as yet. Yesterday went a little bit pear-shaped. Mr L hurt his back in the afternoon so the evening’s socialising had to be cancelled. It wasn’t all bad news though as when I rang to cancel I received the good news that the loom had arrived. I popped …