Holiday

Well that was a great relaxing holiday - to top it all I also had knitting with me - which I managed to do in the shade. I finished a baby cardigan and then I has a sock to finish. Unfortunately I has left the patten at home - but thanks to the joy of Internet - I sent message to a friend and she typed out the heel flap instructions out for me - brilliant - so that gave me a bit more entertainment. Today is going home day so I have packed my knitting away - so left with reading and listening to music. Tummy feels bit dodgy on the day when due to fly home - fortunately my friend has Imodium so guess I will be taking that!! Been a great week away though- i have really really missed my lovely husband - we have never been part this long - and probably never will again - back on line when back in the uk

Turkey

I am off on holiday to turkey tomorrow!! Very excited. It's my friends 50th birthday so we are flying off for some sunshine - I was going to take my knitting but I think it may be too hot- I shall see. Got plenty of books on my kindle and my sun tan lotion. Happy holidays 

All moved in

The move is over - thank goodness - talk about last minute. The original house we were going to rent didnt work out and literally last minute something else became available. We are in and unpacked - not the wool thought, that is still in the big bag and 5 boxes!! Waiting to unpack as I am going to do a ruthless clear out and sell some on eBay. Come to bed early as dont feel great. No Internet yet so having to use phone so must keep it short - not done any knitting for 5 days eek

Lovely day

We had a lovely day on Saturday, the rain stayed away and we had a great time. I danced my feet off and had such fun. My little girl looked stunning as did all my lovely family. Next on the to do list is another house move!!

Wedding day

Today daughter number 3 is getting married!! So exciting - going to hairdressers at 1030 for wedding hair do. Been awake since 510 and my little girl came in at 6 for last cuddle as a single lady. I just see her as a 2 year old dressing up in an old shawl over her head pretending to be a bride - and now she's actually getting married - no knitting today xx

Summer Lovin'

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I have had to resort to using my phone to  blog as the blogpost site seems to be playing up. Summer was great but boy, did it zoom past. This is what we had for tea tonight - home made bacon and egg pie - I don't usually have any left bit tonight I made extra.

We have been swimming in my mums pool - even this week.

We have been swimming in the sea - it was lovely .

We have celebrated birthdays,

We have eaten lasagne at the local pub for a birthday treat - just me and my four girls - and yes it was yummy.

My best friend lent me her soft top mini for a few days. So I went on drives in the sunshine with the roof down with loud music playing and singing along - it was great.

And we have been planning a wedding as one of my girls is getting married in November - it's been busy, busy. I managed to fit in camping too- and knitting. I completed a cardigan, 2 dog coats, 2 berets, 1 floppy hat and I am attempting a crochet rasta hat (not going too well). Will do more photos of knitting next time x

Where has time gone

I can't believe it's been so long since I last blogged. I haven't been knitting as much as usual because it's so hot. I'm not complaining, but I knit in mornings and evenings, as too hot in the day.

Started a new job about 7 weeks ago. I love it, it's doing admin work for an online shop, and it's really great, work with some lovely people too.

Been knitting a lovely jacket called Fifth Street Jacket, you can find it on Ravelry.com and I had a few problems with it, so emailed the designer, and bless her she emailed back really quickly, and the problems have been resolved.

One of my daugthers is getting married. Lovely. But this year in November aaaggghh. I did offer to knit her a dress, but she turned me down (glad really). She has already got her dress, and we got some lovely bridesmaid dresses from Debenhams, in the sale, with an extra 10% off, so that was good. My mum is making the little girls dresses, so all in all, so far, so good.

Been swimming a lot recently. Mum has an outdoor pool, so been up there to swim, and been in the sea 2 times this week, and hope to go again Sunday. It's lovely to go to the beach in the early evening when it's a bit quieter.

Been thinking about my stash, and wondering if it will ever go down. I have so much. I actually haven't bought any wool for quite a while, but I'm not knitting that fast either. Will have to have a think. Trouble is if you sell it on ebay, you lose so much money, and then have to pay fees too. Maybe I will knit things up to sell, just to cover the cost of the wool. Trouble is need to think about making small things now, for Christmas fairs etc, and hot weather doesn't inspire me that much.

Had to buy another car, as our lovely old reliable Galaxy, finally was not being cost effective. We sold it on ebay, and they guy managed to fix it, and apparently it's gone to Monaco to take part in some sort of banger rally, so a good way to go. We had it for years and had 187000 miles on the clock, so it served us well. The new car is a little car, but it's great for round town. The other little car has just broken down, needs a new water pump, so hey ho, always something.

And to top it all my youngest son, 9, fell at football yesterday and has fractured his shoulder, so he's in a sling for next 9 days til they can re x-ray. Oh the joys of family life.

Must go and do some knitting now it's cooled down.