There’s nothing quite like a blue bag in the hands of the postman to start a day off well. Generally a blue bag signals the arrival of yarn or roving, but not today. Today’s blue bag held warp thread from Texere. In a fit of madness the other day I ordered up some warp, with …
Category archives: Living
Up to the armpits in mud
Glorious sunny day. We topped 15°C today and I spent ages trying to find cool clothes that I don’t actually possess since we moved to the Frozen Norfâ„¢. I wanted something sleeveless as I was overheated while doing the housework (yes, I l know, we are on holiday, but laundry must be done while the …
Everything looks so weird…
New computers are the biggest pain. Nothing works in the way that I want/expect it to – buttons look so very different that my brain can’t even see them! Things progress but slowly this week. I will be happy when my environment feels like my own again. Spinning was here this week, on account of …
Phew
Just been to Backaskaill to collect raffle prize hamper of Fairtrade and home-made goodies. Took the dogs and had a romp on the beach before coming home. Glorious sun. Tide out. Fishing boat in bay. All very picturesque and wonderful. But a bit too warm for my liking. Also, forgot to apply F50 before going …
Spinning Day
Spinning Day dawned gloriously and made all possibility of driving out of the question. The one question that remained was: cycle, or Shanks’ pony? I packed my rucksack, donned my hat and sunglasses, rubbed on the Factor 50, and walked off to spinning. I took my camera, in the hope of a few spring shots …
Tales of the unexpected
My dearly beloved has given me a birthday card today. I think that is the first time in ten years that he has bought me a birthday card. He’s also taking me out to dinner this evening! I am reeling from this unexpected attention. It’s O.K. though, he hasn’t bought me a present – so …