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Sunday, Sunday

Well, Saturday’s BBQ turned out fine.  We had 8 people arrive, but enough food and drink for a small army!  The weather was patchy.  Mostly cloud with the odd mini spell of rain, although never heavy.  Being typical Brits, we still sat outside with our drink, food and a patio heater. Sunday however was the… Continue reading Sunday, Sunday

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Friday Roundup #6

Ok.  So I didn’t quite make it to post on Friday, but have you seen the time that I post at normally?  I am a bit of a night owl, so this is when I tend to be writing a post, coming up to midnight, or just after in this case. First week back at… Continue reading Friday Roundup #6

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Back to the grindstone

Hey All.  After taking my summer holidays, I am now back home, unpacked and getting back to work (and the nightmare of emails from two weeks) and also back to blogging. I had hoped to have done another LYS post from where we were at Lake Garda, but I could not find the store.  So,… Continue reading Back to the grindstone

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Flower of the Day

I spotted this on my walk today.  The blue really pops in the arid, sandy background. I am presuming it is a member of the Echinops family.

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Friday Roundup #5

As I had planned, I finished the Lucy’s Lucky Shells shawl by JoCreates.  All blocked and wrapped up in coloured tissue paper, ready to give to the lucky recipient. Of course, before I wrapped it up, I took some pictures for you to see this wonderful pattern finished. It’s nice to have a rectangular shawl,… Continue reading Friday Roundup #5