I had plans for today. They involved a lovely garlicky Focaccia and a pan of Creamy Mushroom and Tarragon Soup for this evening’s meal. Alas, I cannot get anywhere near my kitchen, where Mr L is trying to repair a faulty dishwasher. My planned day having taken a bit of a knock, I now find …
Category archives: Dear Diary
I’m sticking with you
I worry about Mr L when he is busy doing DIY and maintenance tasks. After all, what is a Man but a boy in long trousers? They are apt to be unthinking and rash, not always aware of the possible outcomes of their actions. So when Mr L, as he often does in such circumstances, …
Socks
I have new socks on today. I had forgotten just how good a new pair of hand-knitted socks feel. These are the ones that I knitted for Hunter Hammersen’s book, The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet. (Rav link). That’s the actual pair that can be seen in the book. Made by me. Yeah. Anyway, they are gorgeous, …
Eep!
Nothing else. Just Eep! (more later)
Short and Sweet
Well, that’s it then, my vote is cast. I’m dropping it in the post shortly. The Lib Dems appear to be very desperate up here. We had what was I believe our ninth electoral communication so far from them this morning. They have been waging a wholly negative campaign “Only we can protect you …
What a load of old rubbish
The waste collection has been and gone again and we are all nice and tidy once more. Also, have solved the concert ticket availability mystery. There is an Arena (very grand!) at the Picky, in addition to the small cinema/auditorium. I guess the cinema is closing early to deploy staff in the Arena, rather than …