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The Golfer:: My loving husband of some 20 years (yes, I was a child bride!), who likes nothing better than flogging a little white ball around the green fairways (and hopefully not getting into the rough) of his local golf course.
Ma & Pa Kettles:: My parents who live in the country, fondly known as The Kettles. Sadly my gorgeous Dad died in 2015, so it’s just Mum now.
MyDearFIL & MIL:: The Golfer’s Dad & Mum who have now both passed away.
LittleBigBrother:: My brother who is younger than me, but at 6 foot, definitely bigger than me!!
DocSisterInLaw:: LittleBigBrother’s wife (who has a Doctorate!)
Poppet:: My beautiful niece, and daughter of LittleBigBrother and DocSisterInLaw
Bliss
(blis) n. 1. perfect happiness; serene joy
Obviously the collective noun for a group of stitchers!!
Currently……
Reading: “Divided House” by J M Dalgliesh
Listening to: the cool jazz of Trudy at Nuno Nuno on her Spotify account – check it out!
Watching: The Golfer has just hooked us up to SBS On Demand and there’s lots to watch!
Going to: try and stay cool, calm and collected as we all “lockdown”!
- So, that’s all the snakes made, now to cut more of the joining section and piece the blocks #snaketrailsal #gettingthereslowly #handpiecing #fiveandtenThought it might be fun to do a “what do you hand piece with?”This quilt weighs a tonne dry and double that when wet! Just wrestled it onto the clothes horse to dry in the Spring sunshine ☀️ #mrsbillingscoverlet #washingmywinterquiltDon’t you just love that new-leaf limey green? Especially against a gentle blue Spring sky? And that soft white and pink of blossom? #melbourneinspring #itsabeautifuldayintheneighbourhood
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(For links to these stores, please go to the end of the Templates Page on the bar above)
Quotes
---- "Style is knowing who you are,
what you want to say,
and not giving a damn." ----Gore Vidal
-----"Be yourself.....everyone else is taken." ------
Attributed to Noel Coward
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Tag Archives: garden
Excitement
Well! that’s been an exciting morning. Just before I left for my walk, around 9.15, there was a roar and the whole house started to shake; ceiling fans, pictures, ornaments on the dresser. I yelled to The Golfer to get … Continue reading
Easter days
Hello Dear Peeps! have you had a lovely Easter time? We’ve been having some spectacular Autumn weather in Melbourne town over Easter and during the previous week; brilliant blue, cloudless skies bringing warm days and, until the last couple of … Continue reading
Around here
Oh My Goodness! It’s ironic isn’t it that during lockdown there was plenty of time to blog but no classes and fewer activities to actually post about, and now there’s lots of classes and activities, but less time! Or I’m … Continue reading
Around here
~ it’s been a very mixed bag here weather wise this Summer; a few Sunday’s ago it was so cold I put the heater on, then the following Sunday was so hot I spent the day under the air-conditioner. Last … Continue reading
On my walks
It seems all my creative mojo is on the blink but I’m making an effort to get something out to you today……. Until the last couple of days the weather has been lovely (we’re currently back in the depths of … Continue reading
Around here
~ After 112 days of staying safe, Melbournians are finally allowed “out”! The Golfer has lost a bit of weight over this time (through careful eating and long walks) so we’ve been out this morning to his favourite shop (Gazman) … Continue reading
Around here
apart from my Diamond TAW obsession……. ~ still having Thursday stitching with my students via whatsapp in the mornings and zoom in the afternoons. They’re all doing well and projects are progressing/finishing/starting although some have been put away as they … Continue reading
In the garden
It’s been lovely to watch the orchids coming into bloom likewise the daphne with its delicate petals and amazing perfume the cutting I took from Mum’s daisy at the unit is growing so well and has flowers too the little … Continue reading
Around here
~ It’s August already! Last month of Winter and it’s certainly making itself felt. We had blue sky days earlier in the week but with chilly winds so I took a gamble and over a few days got three loads … Continue reading
Lockdown……again!
It’s been a pretty stressful week with Melbourne and one adjoining Shire going into lockdown again as COVID-19 numbers keep rising. I totally understand why it’s been done, it’s just frustrating…..for all! Thankfully the sun has been shining for the … Continue reading
