tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59794525326380122952024-03-21T19:01:18.651+00:00Little Winter WaysAnd pressing her face to the window glass she saw it...a cosy cottage room with tartan curtains, a glowing fire, and home baking upon the table...she decided to go inside...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-52720453352862131192024-03-19T15:53:00.002+00:002024-03-19T17:34:12.818+00:00A Little of Lots<p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Yesterday afternoon I had a feeling something was amiss...my mouth didn't feel quite right...and this morning I have woken with an amazingly sore sore throat. It is what I term a lumpy sore throat, as opposed to a scratchy or sharp one...so I have some hope it will diminish once I've consumed some soothing liquid. Well I can hope anyway. My first cup of tea hasn't made any difference, but I let it get too cold I fear. The next stop will be coffee, and if that doesn't work an Oxo cube just might.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">I had earmarked today as grocery shopping day, my working week being slightly different this week to last.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">The morning dawned beautifully, and was full of sunshine, but now it is once more grey and raining. Thick mizzley rain.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">...</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Having returned from shopping at the moment the sun has made a welcome reappearance. I've popped the carcasses from three fat sparrows in with a concoction of other things to simmer for stock. Also on the go is some dough for hot cross buns, though I'm not inclined to make the crosses on them today. Hopefully my mixture will make more for our money than buying them would have.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">...</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAay0cBxCSth9Feyruc9c2kDGgTZIdVuhX2aiUgSWmNnK0h8KddsfBJph4A2HjQj3dRXx1jBwa45SoK205hFyatDD7F0gOWxZY_jpNUEHRK5CXh2nzwhhgryOUnGpTelPfZ-gQTyHsPFmIo6tgzpwPFAinoBBxaDCweqH1o3lAptPkcedfUS6JqpWUs8/s4032/IMG_3628.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAay0cBxCSth9Feyruc9c2kDGgTZIdVuhX2aiUgSWmNnK0h8KddsfBJph4A2HjQj3dRXx1jBwa45SoK205hFyatDD7F0gOWxZY_jpNUEHRK5CXh2nzwhhgryOUnGpTelPfZ-gQTyHsPFmIo6tgzpwPFAinoBBxaDCweqH1o3lAptPkcedfUS6JqpWUs8/w640-h480/IMG_3628.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Unglazed, with one tiddler, and one that caught on the Aga side making it misshapen, oh and minus one that landed...</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLHSvLFsXTRv432tm3hpH8mim2l-wo7kwchIWdHY039szLXKuysEu-iJ_QYaLqEsR_uzmhFHZgn1jMKVpfwHyhBL7QsaoHLDnl8ggdkIb9rJMC6gmgD6CpxXaAhhVorqG-ijapV1ufZo8uTDoApqkCcj_zGmdNYLAiMpFluyqzmWuEy6Ca7AoUyLPyB0/s4032/IMG_3627.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLHSvLFsXTRv432tm3hpH8mim2l-wo7kwchIWdHY039szLXKuysEu-iJ_QYaLqEsR_uzmhFHZgn1jMKVpfwHyhBL7QsaoHLDnl8ggdkIb9rJMC6gmgD6CpxXaAhhVorqG-ijapV1ufZo8uTDoApqkCcj_zGmdNYLAiMpFluyqzmWuEy6Ca7AoUyLPyB0/w480-h640/IMG_3627.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: xx-large;"> Right here!</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">It was delicious, and will have probably given me indigestion as it was not long out of the oven!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Blessings, J. x</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-14245020187259183022024-03-16T14:06:00.001+00:002024-03-16T22:34:06.802+00:00Ready for Spring<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script;">So this morning I have finally taken down our Winter fireplace </span></span><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">decoration.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_cTkt56Hpnrc9s7Qirz9jXzhgONMpo_4ZsYVp12ZcPBne3aAk34WgXkXKheuRVBNVMkIQhoLvPKUAdsnKi6hSc880Cur-briEP1SJqePr5M837pnZTamANnBmaGFKa6D7-DoAS4gyUcYZoUZzmPYabUW1S1s0ifCFoEEzAIEJsGHM7SZXgAsZk3Bf3g/s4032/IMG_3618.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_cTkt56Hpnrc9s7Qirz9jXzhgONMpo_4ZsYVp12ZcPBne3aAk34WgXkXKheuRVBNVMkIQhoLvPKUAdsnKi6hSc880Cur-briEP1SJqePr5M837pnZTamANnBmaGFKa6D7-DoAS4gyUcYZoUZzmPYabUW1S1s0ifCFoEEzAIEJsGHM7SZXgAsZk3Bf3g/w640-h480/IMG_3618.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Just breathing in some of the beauty!</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtswBl-o_ypPxWkmFpdQKIn2EWHAHRXbcL1xO2OGK87N30BFaHGMMr0syJf_vZoKCtQIbWCSVzAAoRZr3u7Q4uB0JWLwc4kzbfnaLN4iq96fccU5eVbfnHoUfOJuLUfo19e0iM4EqXEaEfXZ-PtvZn9XKhFJ6XjPZM6hTXT7uIv_A1Mc1UHqlYPHDSxE0/s4032/IMG_3617.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtswBl-o_ypPxWkmFpdQKIn2EWHAHRXbcL1xO2OGK87N30BFaHGMMr0syJf_vZoKCtQIbWCSVzAAoRZr3u7Q4uB0JWLwc4kzbfnaLN4iq96fccU5eVbfnHoUfOJuLUfo19e0iM4EqXEaEfXZ-PtvZn9XKhFJ6XjPZM6hTXT7uIv_A1Mc1UHqlYPHDSxE0/w640-h480/IMG_3617.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Yes, this will do nicely for Spring...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Currently pouring down with rain here and I willingly booked myself into an afternoon/evening shift at the care home. Thank goodness for my waterproof coat. Especially as hubby now tells me that all three Six Nations matches are today. Ah well...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Blessings, J. x</div></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-72358998540616157372024-03-13T13:46:00.000+00:002024-03-13T13:46:33.668+00:00Choosing the Cheaper Option<p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Well good folks, I have recently returned from a local grocery store, now much lighter of pocket and ready to menu plan for the week ahead.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Whilst perusing the shelves and counters I spied some lovely joints of lamb, which would make us an ideal Sunday lunch, my hand even reached out to pick up one of these delights, after all Spring is in the air and so thoughts can often turn to considering lamb as an option. But I stopped myself, and pushing my trolley a little farther down the aisle happened upon some chicken, well they are calling them chicken, however I would label them plump sparrows. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">So I have duly returned to the nest with a plump sparrow, intended for Sunday lunch with all the trimmings including bread sauce. We shall need all the trimmings as there will not be a lot to go around, it's almost certain that the family next door will have their knees under Grandmas table! I also happened upon some reduced packets of chicken wings. I shall cook some tonight and need to look up some sticky sauce recipes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Also jumping into the trolley were some reduced in price mushrooms...either fried or done as garlic mushrooms these will accompany the wings, along with mini corn on the cob.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">I have recently been lucky in gaining some clinical work closer to home than the big hospital. It is a lot of learning at an age where my brain doesn't retain new information as readily as it used to, however the team are wonderful, and the hours allow me to have a life as well as work which is a real godsend. Long may these shifts continue!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">The Spring Equinox is nearly upon us once more. I have allowed myself to order a new artificial flower garland for our main mantle beam, and a Spring-like wreath for the door. The older parts of our cottage are reasonably dark and so brightening up some of the space with pretty things really helps.</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpgKYHb3CbLZU3NZuO165G-xnvj9HUSjgDRFZK8xxQCzDRFMNpV0xLrtJoY-ZujUt8N4kueyZ6xteK2uqTb1vag_OOQi7VjHPodwrK0lSEGVCIdOn4Y1iiltOupkWab0nOuuQj3qmxZWvp2_s1P7MJnhvnUkDEl-fUxMp_7M_wYbc0d1LhbkahkgSLHk/s3265/IMG_3614.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3265" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpgKYHb3CbLZU3NZuO165G-xnvj9HUSjgDRFZK8xxQCzDRFMNpV0xLrtJoY-ZujUt8N4kueyZ6xteK2uqTb1vag_OOQi7VjHPodwrK0lSEGVCIdOn4Y1iiltOupkWab0nOuuQj3qmxZWvp2_s1P7MJnhvnUkDEl-fUxMp_7M_wYbc0d1LhbkahkgSLHk/w592-h640/IMG_3614.jpeg" width="592" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Really looking forward to this arriving!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaS8ZHVZNrCC7rwydGoNgkw3IHLkJ-6JwjH3v7xLKP5OC8RjnVuihTgIkpg_eUfwZYA_z8EMR9xzfpKWrvZmT4HS1gOU34cf8Mc6IR6GxgdRxTRS4v1CAnYRO4Kb9sOoWW8ibXLeQTRnyPK1nBZskuTRjPVmHZHaPGLci_4v4vEBHiD0liufUJoYn4TNc/s3024/IMG_3615.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2964" data-original-width="3024" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaS8ZHVZNrCC7rwydGoNgkw3IHLkJ-6JwjH3v7xLKP5OC8RjnVuihTgIkpg_eUfwZYA_z8EMR9xzfpKWrvZmT4HS1gOU34cf8Mc6IR6GxgdRxTRS4v1CAnYRO4Kb9sOoWW8ibXLeQTRnyPK1nBZskuTRjPVmHZHaPGLci_4v4vEBHiD0liufUJoYn4TNc/w640-h628/IMG_3615.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">And this has just been delivered, literally and is still in it's box!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">So I shall admire the beauty whilst eating my cheaper chicken...and maybe some lamb will make it to our table for Easter. I don't mind paying for quality food, and would rather have less and it be better quality, however today I couldn't justify the price asked for just one meal of meat.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">We have come once more to the time of year I find especially difficult, that being the anniversary of the passing of my Mother. It may be 21 years ago, but in some ways it gets harder not easier. So many things I want to tell her. What our children and now grandchildren are doing. After me being rather poorly in January our youngest then suffered another loss and it is taking me some time to come to terms with everything. It wasn't quite as dramatic as the last time, however I am her Mother and as such worry a lot about these things. All the if's buts and maybes, along with wondering how things will transpire in the future. I guess it's all part of life, just not my favourite part.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Blessings, J. x</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-90904242550765272582024-02-23T17:08:00.004+00:002024-02-24T15:44:14.053+00:00After A Rough Night<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script;">Good afternoon dear reader, and what a day it has been. Many times I awoke in the night to hear the wind and showers beating ferociously against the cottage.</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";"> I should have just given up on sleep and gone downstairs to seek solace in a cup of tea, instead I duly tossed and turned. Just when it was time to load the boys into the car in order to get them to school this morning the heavens opened and pelted me with cold stinging hailstones. </span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";">The temperature has ranged from 3 - 5 degrees, with a wind chill bringing it down to around 2. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Happily I have spent much of the day nestled close to the fire inside our home. It has made the atrocious weather almost bearable, that and making a Victoria Sandwich, which has yet to be sandwiched together with homemade jam.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Hubby came home at lunchtime for a warm up...can't say I blame him, in fact he should soon be returning for his evening meal so I suppose I should really be starting its preparation.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Glad to say that I took the opportunity earlier in the week on a dry morning to head out for a quick woodland walk. There were a few signs of spring, but it is being rather shy in these parts just yet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6fppFGA56h1ahdaIFSlbAd9pgkj851h1qssQf2cWd0xw6OBTTbdkz60drZfDHoNb2D_vxf4CT6xoCC5TXFyFHwALyCMOC4iUT3y1VoOH2Rz7onqfUPi9zC9PdTnIVP9KvUIwe2QHcFCyAO7s380jL86y9SpYUFi_HSt8WP82D9KUtsyU7jyrXRuoy3A/s6240/IMG_1130.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6fppFGA56h1ahdaIFSlbAd9pgkj851h1qssQf2cWd0xw6OBTTbdkz60drZfDHoNb2D_vxf4CT6xoCC5TXFyFHwALyCMOC4iUT3y1VoOH2Rz7onqfUPi9zC9PdTnIVP9KvUIwe2QHcFCyAO7s380jL86y9SpYUFi_HSt8WP82D9KUtsyU7jyrXRuoy3A/w640-h426/IMG_1130.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLJOZpqCVW_D0krgJBlt7DSLc6di8QwdXuoT4vwi7PCv2ThnEjKnKT7chXfRIL36ZHvLzlMHYapotlmvBszTkI08fD9RLv1qLJAHrV8b9nOT84vAd68uZznJ_Zudk06aJGH0TVotDEs_mnvT6h-9NG1MItvN4h3FJy3aNPsGELC8RQVQZfiBYIAX2TOnk/s6240/IMG_1128.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLJOZpqCVW_D0krgJBlt7DSLc6di8QwdXuoT4vwi7PCv2ThnEjKnKT7chXfRIL36ZHvLzlMHYapotlmvBszTkI08fD9RLv1qLJAHrV8b9nOT84vAd68uZznJ_Zudk06aJGH0TVotDEs_mnvT6h-9NG1MItvN4h3FJy3aNPsGELC8RQVQZfiBYIAX2TOnk/w640-h426/IMG_1128.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Dancing Script;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Well, with food to attend to I must bid you adieu.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Blessings, J. x</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-7082294341795584332024-02-17T17:04:00.002+00:002024-02-17T19:23:33.303+00:00Living Slower<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script;">Since being so poorly not long into the New Year I have been making a conscious effort to keep out of the fast lane so to speak. Nobody is going to come and steal the housework if it doesn't all get done. I've found myself sitting by the fire and resting more than normal. Lists have been made, but each item on the list needs to earn its place there and not just fill a space and time. Work shifts have been declined. (Politely) I'm always professing to everyone else they must take care of themselves, particularly after a period of illness...but have rarely hee</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";">ded those words myself...To my utter detriment.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";">So on this rainy Saturday I've pottered, then sat and rested a while. I have made a quiche for hubby to take with him this evening to a local skittle evening his team have entered. There was a request for contributions for a bring and share supper. He asked for a quiche. And please could I cut it into small slices...whether he's thinking there will be a little left over I have no idea! I have pastry left so intend to make another tomorrow anyway.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";">The cake tins were empty so this afternoon I put together a coffee and walnut cake. And that has just about been it.</span></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPjm62IsWE8zAxil4ps6AXEPEhvJms7Ycqn2W0r2RLscPwbyL-bu64C6XqURpyY3Ud8NfWp-sgt3JrKMiZRaFtsP4yfedCRlC3tnxgbbmwx4tgJc0z04Oq9sSZb_-pZmjL8box0sdQo7TDUSFQalfUXA3c3BZmnrVbg-6k5fuRmw2i5QayC9VdwUuBM8/s4032/IMG_3530.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPjm62IsWE8zAxil4ps6AXEPEhvJms7Ycqn2W0r2RLscPwbyL-bu64C6XqURpyY3Ud8NfWp-sgt3JrKMiZRaFtsP4yfedCRlC3tnxgbbmwx4tgJc0z04Oq9sSZb_-pZmjL8box0sdQo7TDUSFQalfUXA3c3BZmnrVbg-6k5fuRmw2i5QayC9VdwUuBM8/w480-h640/IMG_3530.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmMPfmGqF8p7XWG3kEsXhvz9cjfgOv0yO4r75SlJD-GARHhvTvSwYSPLL37GHvEwm0SSLz6MxdrMvVxKr9M6H9KaKNtMvrkcZLamcEvBIcxRXegss5M2kxHp-kxOWhDc59QC9SX_oAlHa2SF6rD1AWVdtYKQoEUzLcouNtARSHrjaT0cQt02P5P381Ys/s3894/IMG_3531.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3894" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmMPfmGqF8p7XWG3kEsXhvz9cjfgOv0yO4r75SlJD-GARHhvTvSwYSPLL37GHvEwm0SSLz6MxdrMvVxKr9M6H9KaKNtMvrkcZLamcEvBIcxRXegss5M2kxHp-kxOWhDc59QC9SX_oAlHa2SF6rD1AWVdtYKQoEUzLcouNtARSHrjaT0cQt02P5P381Ys/w498-h640/IMG_3531.jpeg" width="498" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibB7r66X4zDFOvr6MkyycLkH2tZToBpqXrMyoszbbno395meWtL6fXdgiW36TtATSa05jxVczT-k1SNQYssEE30k6OOkUyPyQTD40lJzykUvLrSq-ElGFyHHYnA-2vHh-B2d_MIYwM_yqQ_UvY6O7_QM8_QKc7z0sNe_qj-SVVH2ERvxSIZKxRHCTp38Q/s4032/IMG_3532.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibB7r66X4zDFOvr6MkyycLkH2tZToBpqXrMyoszbbno395meWtL6fXdgiW36TtATSa05jxVczT-k1SNQYssEE30k6OOkUyPyQTD40lJzykUvLrSq-ElGFyHHYnA-2vHh-B2d_MIYwM_yqQ_UvY6O7_QM8_QKc7z0sNe_qj-SVVH2ERvxSIZKxRHCTp38Q/w480-h640/IMG_3532.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";">By the way...I shamelessly licked the bowl out!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";">I'm keeping our tea simple and we are having garlic mushrooms (we had leftover beef stew for lunch). </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";">Tomorrow we will be celebrating youngest grandsons birthday...thinking a rocket cake will be part of the goings on.</span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Blessings, J. x</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-27826870541280137212024-02-14T06:00:00.001+00:002024-02-14T06:00:00.258+00:00Love In The Air<span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Good day to you all, After the fun of Shrove Tuesday and the inevitable pancake eating yesterday I hope you are treated well today, and feel loved. I am going to try to post a video, though never before having had success, if it doesn't work I'll just direct you to somewhere you may listen to a very talented singer whom we recently came across. Actually we came across his proud father but that's another story!</span><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">May I present to you...Leighton John...you can find him on Spotify<br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='566' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxgWMkE1x53_7gnmjh4p7UgyS4TRaH_HSv3KbVtPUWQ0XXvL781NUkrZyYLWlETPCvSf2rXQDdLIAFEE5Xe_A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Well hopefully the video will play, however I'm not sure if the video is showing to it's best. I took it with the camera on its side, and then rotated the subject after. Shame if it doesn't turn out quite as expected, however if it shows up at all I'll consider it a minor achievement as I've never successfully uploaded any video previously.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Until next time,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Blessings, J. x</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-65223880466728358692024-02-13T19:12:00.002+00:002024-02-13T19:12:40.438+00:00The Day The Music Died<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: xx-large;">Rest in piece Steve Wright. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">1954-2024</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Such a large part of my life these past years listening to the radio. Shocked as many of you will be.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Blessings, J. x</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-78498910774576869752024-02-12T13:51:00.003+00:002024-02-12T13:51:36.584+00:00Nothing Much<p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Dear Reader,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">I do hope this finds you in both fine and hearty spirits. Many people close to us have been suffering with various ailments, from the sniffles to Covid...yes the beast remains at large, though thankfully now a much more relaxed attitude to it is the norm. However, old habits die hard and so as it's made its way to the care home I work in I find myself donning a mask if I need to see anyone I know to be vulnerable. My cold has largely run it's course and I really really hope not to pick up anything else I could so do without.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">I am intending to have a be kind to myself sort of day. Making no promises of what I should like to achieve. I have however removed quite a layer of dust from various surfaces in both the living room and dining hall. Our Holly & Ivy china has remained up on the dresser since the Midwinter Festivities and with a glimmer of sunshine outside I thought it the ideal time to have a change about to something a little more Springlike. So far the space has been cleared and cleaned. I'm afraid the lure of a fresh cup of tea rather took my fancy and so I sit here now by the lit woodturner with an empty cup and only a crust remaining from the last of the potato pasty I made for our tea yesterday. Eaten with some homemade harvest chutney it made for a most welcome late Winter early lunch.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">February is to be a month of living out of our freezers as much as possible. Therefore no Sunday roast transpired here at Little Winter yesterday, instead a rather hearty cottage pie served us and the family next door well, with the added bonus of having enough left over for this evenings meal.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Also fresh from the Aga yesterday was a bacon, onion and cheese quiche (of which half remains for tomorrows lunches), a dozen raspberry jam tarts, some nutty flapjack, a lemon meringue pie and last but not least a potato cake.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">The potato cake has all been eaten, it is delicious warm or cold with lashings of golden syrup.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">I'm not sure if potato cake is a thing where you live, however I am aware that here in Devon the recipe can and does vary from village to village. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">My Mother used cold suet for the fat portion, I have changed that to melted butter. My husbands grandmother used to fry hers, whereas ours always go in the oven.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Potato Cake</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Quantity of cold cooked potato</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">1/2 the weight of the potato in flour (SR or plain)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">1/4 the weight of the potato in fat of your choice</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">A few sultanas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Method</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Mash the cold potato and add in the flour and fat. Sprinkle in a few sultanas. Pack into a baking dish. I like to rough up the surface with a fork a little.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Bake in a moderate oven...using an Aga timings can vary so I just have to judge when it it cooked. It should be a light golden brown, roughly 25-30 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Delicious served warm with lashings of golden syrup.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">I have spent some time looking back through my old photos for a picture of some potato cake, but have not had any luck as yet, I guess this means I will have to make some more and be sure to take a snap before it all gets eaten!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Instead I give you a picture of Hairy Harry...recently down from Scotland...the cats are unsure whether to love or hate him! </span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphenQuSUs1wY_tUVCzW_3WfNRU46S9qH4EAebu4mrXgaPdZgLXw1k96zFckzCAfcSvw4HjWx3xaWeZM-Jd8eeFzkiyu0UfO9qWPhMLRFLoWUAsdc-DZPBbBNmq37IHw2FVtatgeHT_IaKLebQgZvdzg17yCu5jXLlDsc3ruY1lIaUHtDYJCJrtuCSyisMc/s4032/IMG_3492.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphenQuSUs1wY_tUVCzW_3WfNRU46S9qH4EAebu4mrXgaPdZgLXw1k96zFckzCAfcSvw4HjWx3xaWeZM-Jd8eeFzkiyu0UfO9qWPhMLRFLoWUAsdc-DZPBbBNmq37IHw2FVtatgeHT_IaKLebQgZvdzg17yCu5jXLlDsc3ruY1lIaUHtDYJCJrtuCSyisMc/w480-h640/IMG_3492.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">So back to doing nothing much by the fire...it is still Winter after all and so very much allowed!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Blessings, J. x</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-52625108575595569352024-02-05T12:03:00.001+00:002024-02-05T19:13:26.653+00:00A Winter Warmer<p>Or so the story said...the reality of an end of January trip to Scotland was rather more blustery and wet, however me and the hubby spent a lovely few days up in the Highlands of Scotland after heading up the long road by coach. It took us fifteen hours with many stops to reach our hotel which in the dead of Winter is quite a long time as getting on in the morning in the dark is a lot easier than watching the sun go down and realising you still have many more hours of road ahead of you. </p><p>We stayed at the Lock Awe Hotel and the first morning awoke to frost which made for a lovely scene.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPhWgCyhmXF2TLhfuv7tgpONaq4_rntUyl7qCVqi7P-5I2b-Gpr8x7WI_loVsTiOMGe7XjizXnlWCgY9KFUhEBrFx5Pg8czCkIJNVU6PFFri30tTaJyUlwSruXlypKrouzHqf4lO1ppe-kqpEpzQjcQ3oZBYKnrHqLKG8s4LSa51NvijFMMKI5fkNFC8/s6240/IMG_1020.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPhWgCyhmXF2TLhfuv7tgpONaq4_rntUyl7qCVqi7P-5I2b-Gpr8x7WI_loVsTiOMGe7XjizXnlWCgY9KFUhEBrFx5Pg8czCkIJNVU6PFFri30tTaJyUlwSruXlypKrouzHqf4lO1ppe-kqpEpzQjcQ3oZBYKnrHqLKG8s4LSa51NvijFMMKI5fkNFC8/w640-h426/IMG_1020.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioLHKHPcfr3RB23OIkivj9-vXcq4MxZluVhTevcqVppp2eGVJcZnnOKceFWRSv6TcjcWyQS41m6ZgKWhz6BXWoCBtq8AUbH7qg3jCRYdEpLrGRcMjceHMA_6JW8GMOqnVBD4i5sk4BZesHFvf4ihMl3oNPLJyaRDnIqPDaGHtEGdtzzY_AST1R8qphr_c/s6240/IMG_1002.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioLHKHPcfr3RB23OIkivj9-vXcq4MxZluVhTevcqVppp2eGVJcZnnOKceFWRSv6TcjcWyQS41m6ZgKWhz6BXWoCBtq8AUbH7qg3jCRYdEpLrGRcMjceHMA_6JW8GMOqnVBD4i5sk4BZesHFvf4ihMl3oNPLJyaRDnIqPDaGHtEGdtzzY_AST1R8qphr_c/w640-h426/IMG_1002.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We travelled to Oban and spent some time there. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7a1ihq7yDWXDzpiEopfOV6XgPy7nwoV0HVMTGGInTlFdzdzY7YUS3C3CyQx0wmHhyeCf6-dhi6cM9q_OI7waKwSUxNi4q6J0tzISCu_8aO0oprgSECF3QfKzPB0KPJyAagMyP0kL-UlrxufNR7dmrFsLOjhClZPwyIn5tQ6RrA6G3hgodcIbIIflE4P4/s6240/IMG_1046.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7a1ihq7yDWXDzpiEopfOV6XgPy7nwoV0HVMTGGInTlFdzdzY7YUS3C3CyQx0wmHhyeCf6-dhi6cM9q_OI7waKwSUxNi4q6J0tzISCu_8aO0oprgSECF3QfKzPB0KPJyAagMyP0kL-UlrxufNR7dmrFsLOjhClZPwyIn5tQ6RrA6G3hgodcIbIIflE4P4/w640-h426/IMG_1046.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The following day was our trip across Rannoch Moor and onto Glencoe. It was wet and violently windy so no trip up Ben Nevis. We headed on to Glen Nevis and walked a short way to see the falls. before heading into Fort William for some shopping.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuqL0zEPJw2nGLOMykzravl4IRjoCVK-g0sUJSsxXxzplmrFFpxR3O20KuE630Ha-dMjyHOoAMPMu5-hvwNsdDqWHNz0zEphwARbwWeKaYGlZa2KgpAtk7SalnGGoQSu2jC2BJRvRrd93cI9FIL8QAdRQPE3VWApOhsR_wwZTlLuy2hzV3F5k-GdQ_ac/s6240/IMG_1084.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuqL0zEPJw2nGLOMykzravl4IRjoCVK-g0sUJSsxXxzplmrFFpxR3O20KuE630Ha-dMjyHOoAMPMu5-hvwNsdDqWHNz0zEphwARbwWeKaYGlZa2KgpAtk7SalnGGoQSu2jC2BJRvRrd93cI9FIL8QAdRQPE3VWApOhsR_wwZTlLuy2hzV3F5k-GdQ_ac/w426-h640/IMG_1084.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dieH1xLnBpuxrtY8uXuwBmKJS388FumbMfQyJeK3ZcdY8xPp4BJRL8xR3yxFcC790lIGU1dzgkrsmN9ZMdF0IE6mJy19fcV9cwq570Ij65dZdiikqmo8ykYdDeTGoAIrOual2TZhuMiQatog7JtoS23R0akMMB8CsmnFZwrWVeVUPDzHz2wkizNJ294/s6240/IMG_1080.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dieH1xLnBpuxrtY8uXuwBmKJS388FumbMfQyJeK3ZcdY8xPp4BJRL8xR3yxFcC790lIGU1dzgkrsmN9ZMdF0IE6mJy19fcV9cwq570Ij65dZdiikqmo8ykYdDeTGoAIrOual2TZhuMiQatog7JtoS23R0akMMB8CsmnFZwrWVeVUPDzHz2wkizNJ294/w426-h640/IMG_1080.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>The next day we were off to Inverary where we visited the jail which I found rather creepy and was glad to be back outside. After lunch we cruised along a very bleak Loch Lomond. Traveling in the boat the windows unfortunately were very steamed up and despite us trying to wipe them with what we had to hand visibility was at best poor.</p><p>Having said that we knew that travelling to Scotland in the Winter was going to be pot luck with the weather, our hotel was lovely and the staff all happy and friendly. We have returned to Devon with wider waistlines and stretched tummies! Maybe next time we'll look to book an Autumn adventure.</p><p>So now it's back to reality. Housework does not do itself, nor does anything else so despite having an annoying cold about my person I must get on with something.</p><p>Blessings, J. x</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-68353682617598815362024-01-17T11:23:00.000+00:002024-01-17T11:23:23.759+00:00Being Positive<p style="text-align: center;">It would be easy right now to disappear into a fit of woe me...however I am grateful for the improvements the last week has given me. I can now cut up my own food, and don't need to use a china cup as I can manage to hold a mug. I do sometimes like to use a china cup, but when it became a need it wasn't such fun.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Yesterday I worked a light shift at the care home...was absolutely knackered by the end of it, but it was good to get out for a bit. Also managed to check in on the Auntie I've been helping on Monday morning. No long hospital shifts yet, but soon hopefully. </p><p style="text-align: center;">So I've lit the woodturner...I can do that again now, which was a no no a couple of weeks ago. The rash has gone, it's just the joint stiffness that's causing a few issues now. It will pass. Just in its own good time.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have found a couple of pork chops in the freezer so they will be for our tea, a few roast potatoes and some veg I have in the freezer. A part jar of homemade apple sauce is sitting in the fridge needing to be used, and lashings of gravy on the top should see two satisfied tummies. Sorry hubby, but as yet there will be no afters, even if you do look at me hopefully when you ask the question!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hoping to Wassail our apple trees later with son in law. Not sure if the little ones will join in. I couldn't have even entertained it on twelfth night so it's rather convenient that there's old twelfth night too!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Currently drinking glassfuls of pineapple juice which I don't normally have. Just read that it's good as an anti-inflammatory so maybe it's a case of the body craving what it needs.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The cats are playing games of please may I...come in...go out...crazy cats!</p><p style="text-align: center;">This time of year I usually make plans...well that hasn't happened at all up to now.</p><p style="text-align: center;">We do have a trip away planned soon, but I'll tell you all about that when it's actually happened.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have been spending some money from the fireside...darn that internet shopping...some wool underwear...and washing liquid to look after said underwear...My skin has become more sensitive to acrylic fabrics so I'm trying some natural alternatives.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Also have purchased a new hair brush...a wooden one. My plastic ones have developed a horrible tackiness which is truly yuck.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have even purchased a Fussy deodorant which is more natural and refillable. Really pleased with it so far. May even go as far as trying to convert hubby to one from his spray.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY75C5KFzu9YSbKFpzrODfdDtTunLOj4sS85xZn4PmrZj-l2qXVT0sZCG4HT22d5U0h8-qYy39NECT-pMaVfaJiK5kHh5S4dDHIrEyKvKAkuyR_plftU_N6BWeR0VT_0E6OkBhQNScvI7nr34GjJ4vR_UcWBSyJBy0cj_y609eOzh6jhZkc8sIZbN8aD8/s4032/IMG_3311.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY75C5KFzu9YSbKFpzrODfdDtTunLOj4sS85xZn4PmrZj-l2qXVT0sZCG4HT22d5U0h8-qYy39NECT-pMaVfaJiK5kHh5S4dDHIrEyKvKAkuyR_plftU_N6BWeR0VT_0E6OkBhQNScvI7nr34GjJ4vR_UcWBSyJBy0cj_y609eOzh6jhZkc8sIZbN8aD8/w480-h640/IMG_3311.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Finally a totally random photo of the crackers I made for Christmas...they were rather large!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-62637820408745107272024-01-14T15:57:00.001+00:002024-01-14T15:57:36.998+00:00Tentatively Getting Back in the Saddle of Life<p style="text-align: center;">So this afternoon I sit at our kitchen table...listening to some relaxing Don Williams on Spotify, and a small jigsaw just completed. A leg of lamb is sizzling in the Aga...mint sauce has been prepared. Stuffing and root vegetables are roasting. And what is really amazing about this...I have done the lions share of the preparing. Only a few days ago this would have been unthinkable. Our bodies really are wonderful. I still feel stiff in my joints, and am likely to on and off for the next few weeks, still such an improvement. The only sign of the awful rash is some mottling in certain areas. Hallelujah indeed!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEEzdwGVYPyxS8q9xh7C2Dzl9Ap11_-xONAz4JImGOHgaxsCRqk0AJlQNYMW4RKf2x9mOhcGibjdFXGAPouNzLXy3uKgzyMMt8Nx8a_r7dV2TheM4Gg0CncNSBTRpoeB1iIlA25ysjUA2Li6bn5d-KjyEfjqt7IcACq7-3ceI6qxvWUqMmX8F6uMZTjA/s4032/IMG_3344.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEEzdwGVYPyxS8q9xh7C2Dzl9Ap11_-xONAz4JImGOHgaxsCRqk0AJlQNYMW4RKf2x9mOhcGibjdFXGAPouNzLXy3uKgzyMMt8Nx8a_r7dV2TheM4Gg0CncNSBTRpoeB1iIlA25ysjUA2Li6bn5d-KjyEfjqt7IcACq7-3ceI6qxvWUqMmX8F6uMZTjA/w480-h640/IMG_3344.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFjmYR0mdake6dsqoVYuBjiwSDv3J-yPy31V6UJ_r-ECkpTj2Q4RVbxRnsr9aDFsqFUECDS_l7CWpj3hJ6PYkst0gwoEZpZcVUL-1dWoPnjI68shs3FWa1Sa7M0xDWIiK791yQa_JBXHTMfazAAMRDZyMxm8o8BLtKkh0aTHkw8aEBOxrQeHtV3dfzvg/s4032/IMG_3347.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFjmYR0mdake6dsqoVYuBjiwSDv3J-yPy31V6UJ_r-ECkpTj2Q4RVbxRnsr9aDFsqFUECDS_l7CWpj3hJ6PYkst0gwoEZpZcVUL-1dWoPnjI68shs3FWa1Sa7M0xDWIiK791yQa_JBXHTMfazAAMRDZyMxm8o8BLtKkh0aTHkw8aEBOxrQeHtV3dfzvg/w480-h640/IMG_3347.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuSSyjhOsxoV_wGAaSjAJBOCa5NMa4YjPUHaDA9zfCTaoRFRdgM7PovyElFthyphenhyphenzr4HNaQtYYzIBv_qVePp9ScQvG083Y5DNLc20uMuZUY6Btt0gJczHoTWeviPKuwVUdeIJRNaDCkNswLY07glLhZoI4qMqIlcT-jVmJlQTmY_aAwOg0Gm4v6ySUKwyI/s4032/IMG_3346.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfuSSyjhOsxoV_wGAaSjAJBOCa5NMa4YjPUHaDA9zfCTaoRFRdgM7PovyElFthyphenhyphenzr4HNaQtYYzIBv_qVePp9ScQvG083Y5DNLc20uMuZUY6Btt0gJczHoTWeviPKuwVUdeIJRNaDCkNswLY07glLhZoI4qMqIlcT-jVmJlQTmY_aAwOg0Gm4v6ySUKwyI/w480-h640/IMG_3346.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">The images are from our visit to RHS Rosemoor's Glow event just after Christmas...it was the best I'd seen it.</p><p style="text-align: center;">And so here's to onwards and upwards.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-40169209947379165112024-01-11T16:34:00.002+00:002024-01-11T21:33:18.802+00:00A Journey Of Sorts<p>Just a quick pop in...apologies for my absence and lack of response to your comments on my last post. I've been in my pit of sickness well and truly.</p><p>New Years Eve we spent the evening with good friends. I noticed my neck itching slightly however was wearing a fluffy jumper. New Years Day scratching continued...was it a flea, or bed bugs...</p><p>Tuesday morning I was worse...the rash was in my groin, under chest, arm areas and back of head. As I'd recently taken antibiotics I was encouraged to see a nurse, and then a doctor, who decided I had a drug induced yeast infection. Lots of creams, shampoo, and on Wednesday the first of a weeks worth of tablets. The rash which was very itchy had meanwhile spread and I was beginning to feel pretty awful. Within a couple of hours of having taken the tablet my lower lip had swollen. A bit of reading and we were on our way to A & E. Preventative medication given, and a stay to make sure all would be well. We arrived home in the early hours of Thursday morning. Me feeling by now dreadful. Oh and by now they had decided it was not a yeast infection.</p><p>Thursday still feeling awful, my eyes and top lip swelled in a most delightful fashion. Aches and shivers stayed with me all the while. Through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the rash did it's best to drive me to distraction, fading to purple bruise like formations, then the next wave of angry red would appear.</p><p>Nights were fitful to say the least. On Monday youngest came over and it felt heaven like to have my hair brushed and put up out of the way of my itchy neck. I began to feel slightly better. I even sat up. We had decided I must show some pictures of my rash in its various stages to the doctor. They phoned and said not an antibiotic allergy, but a virus gone wild due to a compromised immune system, which could in part have been due to the antibiotics. However I am also pointing a finger at the varnish stripping gel I had used before Christmas. Anyway...spoke to the doctor at lunchtime, and then to aid my itchy skin I had an oatmeal bath which worked wonders, however my joints started to hurt. I couldn't use my fingers, elbows, wrists or shoulders. Since then it has worked through my knees feet, lower back and even jaw.</p><p>For want of better words it has been a blooming nightmare.</p><p>Slowly but slowly things seem to be improving. Still haven't come to terms the new year has begun, I fear January may well pass me by in less than favourable terms. </p><p>Hope to look in on your blogs soon, but for now I hope you all have had a better start to 2024 than I have!</p><p>Blessings, J. x</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-34827525087563485262023-12-31T15:24:00.000+00:002023-12-31T15:24:03.877+00:00Never Been Touched<p style="text-align: center;">So tomorrow begins a New Year...never been touched and full of hopes and dreams. I hope each and every one of you gets treated well by 2024.</p><p style="text-align: center;">2023 I have had a few issues with, but amongst all the pain and sadness we welcomed a granddaughter and saw our youngest get married.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The weather really is frightful, but our fire is so delightful so I have enjoyed an afternoon cup of tea with a slice of rather good if I do say so myself Christmas Cake.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3eFtsoyDlJng0CMfZHnURV4JVL1aQxRWRTHxSogH3WVRj2uNVbFwbmLrU5mr4IfJ0zfDxpbNZ5lRp4sHVtsyJkkTzyeNr8a0p0wY501Ohrdqp8e8OWVnPhlhnI2Tu6t_gwCtF-kvCg3nNBjB0zz20mdEks0xA_jahbchMnUVchA3s0CdtTBuk-3sr41c/s6240/IMG_0998.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3eFtsoyDlJng0CMfZHnURV4JVL1aQxRWRTHxSogH3WVRj2uNVbFwbmLrU5mr4IfJ0zfDxpbNZ5lRp4sHVtsyJkkTzyeNr8a0p0wY501Ohrdqp8e8OWVnPhlhnI2Tu6t_gwCtF-kvCg3nNBjB0zz20mdEks0xA_jahbchMnUVchA3s0CdtTBuk-3sr41c/w640-h426/IMG_0998.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Feeling rather thirsty I made my tea in a breakfast cup!</p><p style="text-align: center;">This evening we are gathering with some very dear friends and I am very much looking forward to it...along with a cheeky Chinese takeaway.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year Everyone,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-65924796263412791532023-12-24T12:10:00.002+00:002023-12-24T12:10:45.561+00:00Merry Christmas One And All<p style="text-align: center;"> What it says on the tin really...wishing all the dear souls who read my ramblings a Very Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. Things are predictably rather hectic here today and I can't see that changing for a day or two...just how I like it to be though!!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I would say I'll be thinking of you whilst enjoying a glass of baileys or sherry, however I'm currently on a second course of antibiotics so it may have to wait for a few more days yet. There is a lot of January to get through though!</p><p style="text-align: center;">And so... From Our House To Yours</p><p style="text-align: center;">Good Health!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUETAdIivwmwf8BZcr5P_UVdOcBo0XM1XEyekBipiQfBaagA8OHxU2ScwPeuRuO5VlqGsXuP_66y-zE-KK96UqeohD-bNg6yHII3gXD3wt3bDKuON4OxQFqR6-dWlLnHsPLMRKRCVwW1elbdsoZ9r6_JNPMAhzfsBFXBe0FiId58JW0PrdNBpsFa4Zc8w/s1280/IMG_6340.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUETAdIivwmwf8BZcr5P_UVdOcBo0XM1XEyekBipiQfBaagA8OHxU2ScwPeuRuO5VlqGsXuP_66y-zE-KK96UqeohD-bNg6yHII3gXD3wt3bDKuON4OxQFqR6-dWlLnHsPLMRKRCVwW1elbdsoZ9r6_JNPMAhzfsBFXBe0FiId58JW0PrdNBpsFa4Zc8w/w640-h640/IMG_6340.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-30933424454362741402023-12-13T20:08:00.002+00:002023-12-13T20:08:22.778+00:00Finally<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">So pleased to finish these earlier this afternoon.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq9jeQoHMBcAcUDBX8ju2VLbI89KFdW4i6qotpBtOLhe690AZheg_1SDPqGx4NO-B6bMkaLKd8aRohLOhSEwVSuMXFE1gdWLY2HEj1sNUFJSGapr9uPmNpiRGozjeiSjdIpylQYTxbJVA0ZujI7CeNzmrznM4MLvOPyYRE_NBYE14B6CM7xsWT7M9-3mA/s6240/IMG_0959.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq9jeQoHMBcAcUDBX8ju2VLbI89KFdW4i6qotpBtOLhe690AZheg_1SDPqGx4NO-B6bMkaLKd8aRohLOhSEwVSuMXFE1gdWLY2HEj1sNUFJSGapr9uPmNpiRGozjeiSjdIpylQYTxbJVA0ZujI7CeNzmrznM4MLvOPyYRE_NBYE14B6CM7xsWT7M9-3mA/w640-h426/IMG_0959.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One each for the boys. A note in the magic tin revealed not an edible treat, but the place to find them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQID8v9DM_kIGaVpMAMzUkBVdBU6DhoJk7URhgkf0ilcG8vyLsuWqlV4ifTdc4c58Z6f3wQ7nQUuCYI-UC-n_jWLP53ChzRTDdBwO99ieg1ZDd3vlR9N1nwyVLwHnC_bEbum625WWtq7HwTABaFw1ETuorI_aQL5ERyTTol2B-1EDLnhLJE7YgwKGf1DM/s6240/IMG_0979.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQID8v9DM_kIGaVpMAMzUkBVdBU6DhoJk7URhgkf0ilcG8vyLsuWqlV4ifTdc4c58Z6f3wQ7nQUuCYI-UC-n_jWLP53ChzRTDdBwO99ieg1ZDd3vlR9N1nwyVLwHnC_bEbum625WWtq7HwTABaFw1ETuorI_aQL5ERyTTol2B-1EDLnhLJE7YgwKGf1DM/w640-h426/IMG_0979.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A photo shoot followed. My goodness...the end of the school day...nativity this morning, excitement and well two little boys were quite difficult to capture...well capturing them was easy, but getting a photo you would want on your wall was rather elusive!</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">My plans for December have changed somewhat. A poorly relative has been in need of much help, so help I have been doing, which has left me with much less time to prepare for the upcoming festivities. I'm not overly worried by this though. What really needs doing will get done, the rest can be forgotten. Needs must at the moment.</p><p style="text-align: center;">So once again a big apology for not commenting on your blogs. Hopefully I will be a little more back in the game again now. I have made 2lb of sweet pastry this evening so that after my care duties in the morning I can crack on and make a load of mince pies. On Saturday we are hosting an outdoor carol service for the village and whoever they wish to invite. I am making mince pies and sausage rolls for the occasion. Some people are also coming in afterwards to play bingo. We know how to party in North Devon! I guess this means I need to have a good clean and tidy too!!</p><p style="text-align: center;">We have had all kinds of weather since I was last writing in this space. Rain, wind, sun, snow, mainly rain though. Here's hoping it dries up for Saturday evening.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Much to do, so for now...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-78943664540059770472023-11-23T09:54:00.001+00:002023-11-23T09:54:07.728+00:00In Case You Were Wondering<p>Life has thrown a few yucky bits at us in the past few weeks. Hubby's Auntie passed away at the care home I work at, followed a few weeks later by her husband, also a resident at the home. This afternoon is his funeral. I am feeling so sad. Not having them there has altered the dynamics totally for both the staff and other residents. To top it all another of hubby's Aunties has been taken to hospital with sepsis at the weekend and transferred to a more specialist unit. It feels as though the whole generation is falling away from us.</p><p>My body has succumbed to the stresses and I currently have swollen glands and ache like there is no tomorrow. The little people were the same at the weekend...felling absolutely rotten on Saturday, but there is hope as by Sunday they were back to their usual bouncy selves. As mine started three parts of the way through a hospital shift yesterday with a dry feeling in my throat and quickly progressed I am hoping that for me too the ailment is short lived. </p><p>Some good news to impart though...all being well our two blue little ones next door shall either become three blue ones or a mixed bunch early next May! Daughter had been feeling very yucky, but seems to be improving as the pregnancy progresses.</p><p>At home I have been redecorating the dining hall. The walls are done, but I've also been stripping the oak furniture...what a time consuming mucky job that is. Certainly a true labour of love. We are going to raise up up the top part of the dresser...that has in itself been a story! No photos just yet...I want to wait until it is all done.</p><p>Anyway, time to rest.</p><p>Blessings, J. x</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-63253732355218086102023-10-28T11:59:00.000+01:002023-10-28T11:59:16.145+01:00Halloweenish Happenings<p>It's about that time again...I have been letting the cobwebs grow and generally neglecting the housework. All for a purpose you must understand. We have little ones to <strike>scare</strike> entertain. So last night was that night. I unearthed all the decorations and set about making the house as spooky as deemed necessary. By the time the fake cobwebs needed to go up I had run out of puff so called next door for son in law to assist. Phew...</p><p>In the morning I had had two little helpers make a spooky pumpkin patch scene with me out of a cat pouch box...</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY40-Hw2bCBymKL0_s-2OmeCdBa70dsenbl7WdpapkZBfLqFnNPGZTm7defQQL5ZhFKWkbP4Q16tYPekMQQN4T1tzfi7kGAlQDpXBdpmkrizeBoE3ehlvFWxp41Wrn_JdYK_54sPcsCWY60RdR2_T2uevFEKZZgo1SFFbWyKhvmF_YvJ22AWHZ-g9fDHM/s6240/IMG_0931.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY40-Hw2bCBymKL0_s-2OmeCdBa70dsenbl7WdpapkZBfLqFnNPGZTm7defQQL5ZhFKWkbP4Q16tYPekMQQN4T1tzfi7kGAlQDpXBdpmkrizeBoE3ehlvFWxp41Wrn_JdYK_54sPcsCWY60RdR2_T2uevFEKZZgo1SFFbWyKhvmF_YvJ22AWHZ-g9fDHM/w640-h426/IMG_0931.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Not a bad effort thanks to my lovely Cricut doing the intricate cuts. They were happy with the glue sticks and plastic needle to thread the hanging witches and bats up then stick with masking tape to hold in place on top of the box. The late addition of a couple of battery tea lights really lit up the scene. Next stop either a firework display or if too busy next weekend it will be onto a Christmas scene. Either way I'm sure Kitty and Wilbur won't mind eating more pouches to empty the boxes!</p><p>The children, and strangely the adults were eager to try the dehydrated snails (popcorn) and fly juice (water). For the main meal we had witches fingers (sausages), baked toad, (potatoes), newt brains, (baked beans), and breaded frog legs, (southern fried chicken). Dessert was fallen clouds, (meringues) and spookily decorated cakes.</p><p>After tea one child nearly fell asleep until the main lights, which had remained off before tea suddenly came on and were red...very strange. The young wizard was able to use his wand and magically change the colour of the lights...we had orange, blue, green, purple...I must say the lights which I bought last year and are colour changing ones and come with a remote control have been a big hit both years. I hope to get many more years of fun out of them before someone cottons on to the fact that I am using a remote to do the changing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgfsIRH0TN1SSt-tHrvhFJb_jaVQZRyFoi2U2WQFWB3sUcItasdibQyDB1dpoW237JV5nCXFpxZU-9GnRpEQ_F7bxEtd_ghPrMf6JaARNSR8_J94Cnj3ISWLBgwHKfm8GmFIb-9dJ4ASsX6iM-DFYRyjyJqFR4Y14qUsWrRf0NDJ1tVRDgg1wiuAXCfo/s6240/IMG_0930.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgfsIRH0TN1SSt-tHrvhFJb_jaVQZRyFoi2U2WQFWB3sUcItasdibQyDB1dpoW237JV5nCXFpxZU-9GnRpEQ_F7bxEtd_ghPrMf6JaARNSR8_J94Cnj3ISWLBgwHKfm8GmFIb-9dJ4ASsX6iM-DFYRyjyJqFR4Y14qUsWrRf0NDJ1tVRDgg1wiuAXCfo/w426-h640/IMG_0930.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUGEYP5Zyfvx0bfAfH1trJFrL1Qv1xUH5lQW4n5F0c4sENqpRfRChWQxJWWTW8xmF6mdMMGphvRVdSR3lufMj7-bqyHodulaKeFQTfLOTbDRvROAv4agVakKX1ZxuzNWfP3yFdRbxX1VcNeGRFyx9eR9ABg-mMDo5v5o2bTHvh4gQj7XAKsAJkiDQQRE/s6240/IMG_0929.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUGEYP5Zyfvx0bfAfH1trJFrL1Qv1xUH5lQW4n5F0c4sENqpRfRChWQxJWWTW8xmF6mdMMGphvRVdSR3lufMj7-bqyHodulaKeFQTfLOTbDRvROAv4agVakKX1ZxuzNWfP3yFdRbxX1VcNeGRFyx9eR9ABg-mMDo5v5o2bTHvh4gQj7XAKsAJkiDQQRE/w640-h426/IMG_0929.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Last night' spooky dining hall. If you look carefully you may just make out skeleton Sid on the rocking chair!</p><p>Blessings, J. x</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-3710038377834322692023-10-04T16:28:00.001+01:002023-10-04T16:28:10.386+01:00One Lucky Girl<p style="text-align: center;">We headed off to a farm sale last weekend...someone we used to know really well is finally retiring in his 80's and after losing his wife a few years ago. I must say I found picking through their belongings a bit awkward as I have many fond memories of them in the years gone by. However hubby asked if I had looked at the furniture for sale, I don't need anything so hadn't until he pointed me to the right shed. I spotted a lovely set of drawers, but not needing any decided that was that. The hubby said he'd seen a lovely set of drawers that he thought would be great for my crafting/sewing things and yes it was the same set. We bought them. Then up for sale was their old snooker table that several years ago they had converted into a side table, with the addition of a huge slab of we think mahogany on the top. Hubby said did I want it. I didn't have a clue what we would do with it, but surely one of the children could make use of it if the price was right. Nobody else bid...we paid £5. </p><p style="text-align: center;">That afternoon we re-jigged my crafting space where our bathroom used to be. We did have the wedding cart set up there but it wasn't the ideal surface to work on. I now have a lovely dedicated crafting area and have ordered some new crafting mats so the little people can come and make things and not totally destroy the lovely table!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRrN_Jc5C0J37biIPnBeYHLpfGxfbTyjIUwvl13kHYQh2Kxn8e9fjIh7mplrd6_h4ppxGRE3C5mtHhyphenhyphen6UD81b6NoqUrFLYwzsYCwffuqjnvaHQlBblRa2RBXNa2CXC45dE6aIyNK_NMz0mNX8IXiLHa68nNYh-078FsdcY2m8km0WqIyQy0R2eWRnYPA/s4032/IMG_2964.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRrN_Jc5C0J37biIPnBeYHLpfGxfbTyjIUwvl13kHYQh2Kxn8e9fjIh7mplrd6_h4ppxGRE3C5mtHhyphenhyphen6UD81b6NoqUrFLYwzsYCwffuqjnvaHQlBblRa2RBXNa2CXC45dE6aIyNK_NMz0mNX8IXiLHa68nNYh-078FsdcY2m8km0WqIyQy0R2eWRnYPA/w640-h480/IMG_2964.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can just get my legs in under the table and the children will have no trouble...poor hubby would have to stand or sit sideways though...he will not be permitted to cut out leg holes!</div><p style="text-align: center;">Weather's been a bit naff so the dreaded tumble has been on today...stew for tea bubbling away on the woodturner...what's not to love!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-19052038210096972952023-09-19T10:33:00.002+01:002023-09-19T10:33:21.435+01:00So How Did We Do?<p style="text-align: center;">The sun shone brightly after a misty start on ploughing match day. The turnout was good and the charities benefiting should soon be sent their much needed boost.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hubby did rather well with his vegetables, getting first prize for both potatoes and beetroot. Second for carrots and onions and third for runner beans.</p><p style="text-align: center;">My, turn yourself into a gonk hat won first prize and my bag and card both won second places.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Not a bad little haul between us!</p><p style="text-align: center;">In the evening I headed to our local carnival with eldest and the two boys...her hubby was taking out a group of students on a D of E weekend walk so couldn't be with us, and hubby stayed put at the ploughing match. It was for me the best carnival I'd ever seen in Bideford, and afterwards the massed pipes and drums played on the quay...such a beautifully stirring sight and sound. We left part way through though as both boys were trying to lie down and go to sleep. Short of carrying them back to the car which they are now too heavy for us to manage we decided to go whilst they were still 10% awake! Sadly we didn't stay to watch the fireworks, however I dropped them off at home and then returned to the ploughing match and collected hubby after catching up with a few people. </p><p style="text-align: center;">During the night we had tremendous thunder storms and downpours which messed up the plan to take down all the marquees in the morning, but by early evening things had dried off enough to get the fields almost clear. </p><p style="text-align: center;">So that was that!</p><p style="text-align: center;">The week has mainly passed in a blur...I have been suffering with labrynthitis shortly after being given my live MMR vaccine...I'm due the second one next week so am holding out to push for antibiotics if needed until after then. I've been checked and the ear is inflamed...the leaflet says one in ten people get a middle ear infection after the vaccine but they are reluctant to prescribe antibiotics at the moment. I do wish I could get rid of the rushing sound in my ear though at the moment my balance is OK after I did the Epley Manoeuvre. Such trials I tell you!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Our weather can only be described as miserable at the moment. The fire was lit yesterday, but I'm hoping to keep moving enough this morning not to need it. Work looks as though it could be a soggy affair later.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjWsW5XEQcBX7HqsMEaCi1729PvfwV0BHPQw_64K4nhBlwKmlY5AhW7BANik0rO-8s-AzS2LmSG34BWicUqCUo2xj2bDmIQqgV4oGCP9Caa5hUGdG5ebGo3YoYAONMq1QpPT0w7fJicpJgCrlcrC0QY6s_WbcZPW1sK6J9gfOj-cWjd1xPCsu8_EgPXc/s4032/IMG_2907.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjWsW5XEQcBX7HqsMEaCi1729PvfwV0BHPQw_64K4nhBlwKmlY5AhW7BANik0rO-8s-AzS2LmSG34BWicUqCUo2xj2bDmIQqgV4oGCP9Caa5hUGdG5ebGo3YoYAONMq1QpPT0w7fJicpJgCrlcrC0QY6s_WbcZPW1sK6J9gfOj-cWjd1xPCsu8_EgPXc/w640-h480/IMG_2907.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Right the clock has been ticking with me sat here and my job list for the day needs some attention!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-91948807006706438282023-09-08T20:09:00.000+01:002023-09-08T20:09:20.313+01:00May I Present...<p style="text-align: center;"> My show entries...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6kMZUdCCWtoMNVdnKi1ewT3HuBu1DSKhjtTu6unf_kdXkslGO02e0kAhuCtKDssWMvBvoPgTRFiFupAQ11rzg59YOlciEbGzDddItw9sVjEhA84L2XyA550u5rqNSgR4ZyUrduwTg2ggoE-7iLrCAbTsX_DAkjViaNUuCkVHXsAobIaDj1LS1L90edw/s6240/IMG_0818.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6kMZUdCCWtoMNVdnKi1ewT3HuBu1DSKhjtTu6unf_kdXkslGO02e0kAhuCtKDssWMvBvoPgTRFiFupAQ11rzg59YOlciEbGzDddItw9sVjEhA84L2XyA550u5rqNSgR4ZyUrduwTg2ggoE-7iLrCAbTsX_DAkjViaNUuCkVHXsAobIaDj1LS1L90edw/w640-h426/IMG_0818.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">My bag...made this morning...and which has some bits I'm not totally happy with...however it is a bag...which is lined and ta da da...interlined with a cotton bump...</p><p style="text-align: center;">A New Home card...complete with verse inside...</p><p style="text-align: center;">A knitted hat which is guaranteed to turn the wearer into a gonk...but gonks are fashionable right?!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Finally photos of a farmer at work and a resting Kitty.</p><p style="text-align: center;">As hubby is still out in the fields preparing for tomorrow I have been tasked with picking his vegetables and choosing which to exhibit. I still need to pick the tomatoes, but everything else will have to take its chance. The beetroot and carrots I've yet to wash, but the potatoes, onions and apples are good to go. I've left most of it outside as being rather damp I hope it will stay in fairly good condition...better than indoors anyway.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Now I'm determined not to take my sewing machine and Cricut back upstairs until their respective work stations are readied. Both the sewing table and cart were used for the wedding, and I need each of these back in place in order to sort everything out...(AGAIN)!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Oh well...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-62338609406276897012023-09-07T16:40:00.001+01:002023-09-07T16:40:20.815+01:00Wilting...<p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Now I really really should be still catching up on the paperwork...I mean computer stuff...however my mind keeps wandering to different things than it really should...like whether it would be cool enough to go along the lane and pick blackberries...guess what...it wasn't and I found it really draining just collecting a few. Oh well...there is at times a bit of a breeze...but not all the time and boy I'm fit to melt!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Arthur the budgie has spent yet another day outdoors, taking a welcome shower earlier. He's looking very pleased with himself...protected from the worst of the rays of sun beneath a rather overgrown clematis.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Sleeping is proving difficult...hubby stores a lot of heat and seems to come further over my side when it's hot...I've warned him not to touch me!!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I've literally just poured myself a cold glass of larger shandy...after all it must be five o'clock somewhere as the late Jimmy Buffett sang.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hubby will be off getting things ready for the local ploughing match this evening...it's a busy week so I have a few evenings to myself. I've opted out of doing any of the cookery classes this year, though I won the cup last time...in this heat the food will not fare well in the tent I fear! I have however knitted a cable hat and added a bobble. It has turned out rather large...oh well it is supposed to be for an adult and every head is a different size! I actually like the sizing ...it will keep my ears lovely and warm this coming Winter. Not overly sure what the judges will think though. I'm also needing to make a bag...before Saturday...and a New Home card...other than a couple of photo entries that's my lot for this year.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Motivation...that's what I need, and I need to find it right now...</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3UyaPn0ewIA5PxiLKmmno7AAWTXl1klPxor-tc72Rf-3ljv4EWcYxclnDuL7GNxAhm4CxKw39hgT9RYLdM-Rv_oZvTGHhHYH-CfkIc5Q6pXG9ecG442uRfKJTM5SJ3kEebJv_4XYII13ldFgQjtlHDTUoqPgWroWn0u8-FpVTMa1QPciJlfjwRYzWik/s6240/IMG_0670.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3UyaPn0ewIA5PxiLKmmno7AAWTXl1klPxor-tc72Rf-3ljv4EWcYxclnDuL7GNxAhm4CxKw39hgT9RYLdM-Rv_oZvTGHhHYH-CfkIc5Q6pXG9ecG442uRfKJTM5SJ3kEebJv_4XYII13ldFgQjtlHDTUoqPgWroWn0u8-FpVTMa1QPciJlfjwRYzWik/w426-h640/IMG_0670.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This photo I'm entering in the cat or dog at work rest or play class</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMZnA8U6E-7z6zBWOUzcD4jhNxKeSCAOjEQykO_qfpUT-BxXocMclKlJOOVwqjJZl-t_lDhaL2IYedYJ8AmZR5wzeUbzSl_xYoT0u_E-jDF2zkWbPICldecm0Y_yacgGAa9n6-7ccUNCAuiJLeLZzyBF5nN5GQI2CxBxZzlHBW1FHj2JQa_PBXpMw4EY/s4032/IMG_2886.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMZnA8U6E-7z6zBWOUzcD4jhNxKeSCAOjEQykO_qfpUT-BxXocMclKlJOOVwqjJZl-t_lDhaL2IYedYJ8AmZR5wzeUbzSl_xYoT0u_E-jDF2zkWbPICldecm0Y_yacgGAa9n6-7ccUNCAuiJLeLZzyBF5nN5GQI2CxBxZzlHBW1FHj2JQa_PBXpMw4EY/w480-h640/IMG_2886.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> And this is the hat, part way through being sewn up...and inside out!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Well enough of this...now to watch a reminder tutorial on how to make a lined bag...I know I can do them...I have done them before...just not recently!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-44519035200715167062023-09-05T09:03:00.001+01:002023-09-05T09:03:39.488+01:00Of Mellow Mists And Fruitfulness<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I'd never make it as a serious blogger that's for sure...</span><span style="font-size: large;">But my life has been full of all sorts of goings on of late...</span><span style="font-size: large;">Though it seems to have been mainly work there have been other doings as well...</span><span style="font-size: large;">Such as bringing in the harvests...</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC46PmJa9ZSeI8h4hSoBtU1YegcItY3AKbIaDAfIAp5eer4lGiih8OS0MDIXxzjRIUJyWztKlCYQOElGzOH35pXP6XC8D6J_hhDQ72k6fJnnH4_FQuJkTquFxTuzxPyqgAh_vphM0M4ONw74WnG1MQrkXVyKgUnbqcU0fZNbaK7QxZg0x3--B6kVRAxT0/s6240/IMG_0689.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC46PmJa9ZSeI8h4hSoBtU1YegcItY3AKbIaDAfIAp5eer4lGiih8OS0MDIXxzjRIUJyWztKlCYQOElGzOH35pXP6XC8D6J_hhDQ72k6fJnnH4_FQuJkTquFxTuzxPyqgAh_vphM0M4ONw74WnG1MQrkXVyKgUnbqcU0fZNbaK7QxZg0x3--B6kVRAxT0/w426-h640/IMG_0689.jpeg" width="426" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Of both food...</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsww3U9Hng4CMgS0A6xEan2XoJ2DTWZ7LDQFToEQIckoJQRJIy8PQCwgFDyFyvOmcQvgD8p4-OmSbcBGxCGojejapjkDU9zgJp7krnnZXgXDZ5Nb3flvXvBOLct2pNbiGD-TodWwf1fNEK2LIa8ln_5-22zyyc-BYMEsAni2aXxMUgxhmeDOoPb5Zpv2Q/s6240/IMG_0779.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsww3U9Hng4CMgS0A6xEan2XoJ2DTWZ7LDQFToEQIckoJQRJIy8PQCwgFDyFyvOmcQvgD8p4-OmSbcBGxCGojejapjkDU9zgJp7krnnZXgXDZ5Nb3flvXvBOLct2pNbiGD-TodWwf1fNEK2LIa8ln_5-22zyyc-BYMEsAni2aXxMUgxhmeDOoPb5Zpv2Q/w640-h426/IMG_0779.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">And fuel... </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I have yet to make any jams or chutney, but this week hopefully should see the first jars being produced.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">We took the grandchildren and their parents (that live next door) to a mill for a visit the weekend before last...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraQB3ADUrgezJKi3MBqny6b2MbKQab_2mqAtHsqB0NME7vuWBeDM1XsEuXg2tqIo0I2sjc9YpFLSXOX3tNrhRzsa0PkNgVEhXpn09ie1LMTetinMqXPtHevw0KS1IXf-rJ88qz4nG5TdANWmsTCYdUv1DG-nr3D8p1YKk4ZugmBoC92uIIId3WcweffE/s6240/IMG_0753.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraQB3ADUrgezJKi3MBqny6b2MbKQab_2mqAtHsqB0NME7vuWBeDM1XsEuXg2tqIo0I2sjc9YpFLSXOX3tNrhRzsa0PkNgVEhXpn09ie1LMTetinMqXPtHevw0KS1IXf-rJ88qz4nG5TdANWmsTCYdUv1DG-nr3D8p1YKk4ZugmBoC92uIIId3WcweffE/w426-h640/IMG_0753.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Realising that the Mini Run was taking place we made a stop on the way to see them pass...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which for a time I thought might have been a mistake as we were then stuck in the traffic that 200 plus Minis caused!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However just as I was beginning to get frustrated I reminded myself that it was all for a good cause...The local Children's Hospice South West.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly the mill wasn't in operation the day we visited...we did however enjoy the treat of a sumptuous cream tea...though we were visited by the Millers' bees as well as some local wasps, all eager to share our sweet treat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our weather appears to have cheered up drastically and rather shamefully I found myself complaining about the heat over the past couple of days more than once...Whereas only last week I was berating the fact it was so cold and miserable I had lit the fire...can't win either way I suppose. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The morning has dawned rather overcast, however the forecast remains set for wall to wall sunshine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After tea last evening I started the mammoth task of cutting back the garden...making a start on one side of the steps, there is such a pile of cuttings that I'm not quite sure what to do with it all just yet. The choices being, chip it up for compost, or lay out some of the woodier bits to dry and then use as fuel. Son in law said he has seen a second hand wood chipper for sale locally and he was going to ask if it was still available. I'm feeling rather lazy today and have to work later so the pile may well stay as just that for today at least.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have just had notification from Wilbur's tracker so I'd better see if he needs breakfast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-13586932871253310232023-08-16T21:16:00.003+01:002023-08-16T21:18:13.330+01:00Snap Happy<p style="text-align: center;">Today has been all about restful pursuits...as in soaking up some vitamin D...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Some tentative attempts at dehydrating...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Pegging out...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Taking a woodland walk...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Tea by the beach... </p><p style="text-align: center;">Now some feet up time on the sofa...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Bliss..</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52vYLP4_7DmRM5wKvlY1kV47pmiCuc4lEoUvojJixlyzmNR5rvE8J9ClUEh2ad-P28JpYQw-XvuBig0JK7Dfv-o7wdaYL1_30n9nwTjzjEdWldp7uivWNiG-_1vPTQfIYuuN_42AarqKtW2fPX59o1kv37hnanB1w9suL6REZuhziABQ4KcJ2dV2duU4/s6240/IMG_0563.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52vYLP4_7DmRM5wKvlY1kV47pmiCuc4lEoUvojJixlyzmNR5rvE8J9ClUEh2ad-P28JpYQw-XvuBig0JK7Dfv-o7wdaYL1_30n9nwTjzjEdWldp7uivWNiG-_1vPTQfIYuuN_42AarqKtW2fPX59o1kv37hnanB1w9suL6REZuhziABQ4KcJ2dV2duU4/w640-h426/IMG_0563.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always feel at home in this part of the woodland...I believe the stone used to make our cottage was from this place 200 years ago...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ddF6SoGy67AiSVMJqoOZ_4-tm7SKCS7-00Y15-53IH5FD80wq-xnNXlpTqK0Gd5AXhOUxB1HGPCpB_FW0mWR0gzSi1GAW0ahRff0OtWSc6gOKE2ioxIU6dfdHvwAthCAMNVRVwfLaQvCFaPVLE8-n_1btbeOwUg17XR60D9NtNkOAkZm4wQLJ73v6d8/s6240/IMG_0590.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ddF6SoGy67AiSVMJqoOZ_4-tm7SKCS7-00Y15-53IH5FD80wq-xnNXlpTqK0Gd5AXhOUxB1HGPCpB_FW0mWR0gzSi1GAW0ahRff0OtWSc6gOKE2ioxIU6dfdHvwAthCAMNVRVwfLaQvCFaPVLE8-n_1btbeOwUg17XR60D9NtNkOAkZm4wQLJ73v6d8/w640-h426/IMG_0590.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally the sun over the water...not a bad place to eat fish and chips...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-10401000697707792072023-08-14T10:43:00.000+01:002023-08-14T10:43:01.530+01:00The Deed Has Been Done<p style="text-align: center;">Well how time flies...youngest married her caveman nearly two weeks ago and had a party to celebrate just over one week ago...we are still in clear up and recovery mode.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Both events were plagued by rather unseasonal weather...standing on a cliff top trying to beat the next shower in strong winds really made that visit to the hairdresser a bit of a waste of time...even so both days turned out to be lovely seeing family and friends and celebrating with the newlyweds.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8XfhpxaL9im8IhXItKHbste-RiRo06HT5bQ7ZpwzCTHGloRH26ZQjUC2g59xk1icnXvBzEB1Uwi9n2vleJeS2UrVhRDnB6r_w6-P79PyKQZ0-lh5uPcEyTZLR6dcRQv8cG-_GZSEHH1SOc-cMoSREifAQuC0EF1MaznOmDw7NuFNFIael7FmZzE3cmY/s6240/IMG_0220.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Daughter in law to be made and assembled the cake... son made the flowers! Not the traditional cake decoration...but very apt for the couple...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTvhKOEES-8flzpX4FHNeDJhlkR0XhBBRJhjMZh1mFBTNtZbi2njmxgxz7chYCYghGqSwSELXFT6d4tixpQqYO50dnjY1APHG1wtD61-aGUf7ugL78XNT7HSMO0t8fRvDX3bKhxwrNceYIlYTivvuXpUlYC0B1l3Yb22_ej5YkIkyrHKR_HADCF4LGVpw/s6240/IMG_0314.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTvhKOEES-8flzpX4FHNeDJhlkR0XhBBRJhjMZh1mFBTNtZbi2njmxgxz7chYCYghGqSwSELXFT6d4tixpQqYO50dnjY1APHG1wtD61-aGUf7ugL78XNT7HSMO0t8fRvDX3bKhxwrNceYIlYTivvuXpUlYC0B1l3Yb22_ej5YkIkyrHKR_HADCF4LGVpw/w426-h640/IMG_0314.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flowers from our garden adorned the tables...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibuHuRb6fMdf4fLGvbFhQRFcbBm6gahnwLW4D_YYBJ0elU3_SEwuMuArHYXr-92aA4LY33dd3jisFMtpmBvR1Ix2yQwXwNnhJcy2WyWz2HYjUqJxrWrXZ0cW2ExaHFu7LlLAWBHmwGXOWf5KlRJHxwLEfuQzkliFu1y5HwzD90XwadNk7lLqXHvB8oU7U/s6240/IMG_0257.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibuHuRb6fMdf4fLGvbFhQRFcbBm6gahnwLW4D_YYBJ0elU3_SEwuMuArHYXr-92aA4LY33dd3jisFMtpmBvR1Ix2yQwXwNnhJcy2WyWz2HYjUqJxrWrXZ0cW2ExaHFu7LlLAWBHmwGXOWf5KlRJHxwLEfuQzkliFu1y5HwzD90XwadNk7lLqXHvB8oU7U/w640-h426/IMG_0257.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> The first welcome drinks ready to go...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then we partied...and I unashamedly changed into a pair of comfortable trainers and danced the night away!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope to be back soon...but life is very hectic at the moment and quite frankly I'm shattered!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blessings, J. x</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5979452532638012295.post-19175355155936865552023-07-21T19:30:00.000+01:002023-07-21T19:30:07.087+01:00Just Messing<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWhjHBBvnW_dI_PX7DfWC1oQY98k8_yWBwOz7oIHmeehZFGNlpb6BW6qSCMJ3EUfU56b8PTXFOT7sfupuGjPv5Yqaiz2SFP0XTyM2vM5r-m_awA7lC6n46rGk5JTcGMr0zwld1-MGZXgsecbpMV-5SSxcgX_xSstheejC4zW1agqgWh9eyHWfwfZCyKo/s6240/IMG_0080.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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