Rumbles and grumbles.

I did feel the earthquake on Wednesday morning although at the time I didn't register what it was. It certainly made the bed shake and I remember wondering what it was but as it was only a few seconds I just went back to sleep !

So, that's the rumble and the grumble?

I went to get my socks out of the drawer on Tuesday morning and my back went PING!!! Oh, it did hurt. I think the muscles went into spasm and all I can do is wait for them to relax again. It feels a little easier this morming ( I couldn't have sat a the computer yesterday to type). The annoying thing is that I feel fine in myself and want to do lots of things but then I try to move and Ouch. Still it makes me appriciate how lucky I am normally being able to move freely . I am missing my exercise classes and it seem so stupid that after all the exercise I have done in the last couple of months a small bend to the drawer causes a problem.

Yesterday I resorted to watching some daytime TV. Good Morning was OK in parts and I enjoyed Alan Titchmarsh in the afternoon but I just can't understand how a fit and healthy person could bear to sit around watching TV all day when there are so many other things they could do.

I have Jet and Sasha here today and Bonnie is not too thrilled. She has been very brave and has joined us downstairs but is very pointedly staying in a different room.

I have finished the hanging for our bedroom. Here it is and I am quite pleased with it. Some of the squares are 3D but that doesn't show up very well in the photo'.

I have Lindsays dogs with me today. She started her new job yesterday and can't get home at lunchtime now so has arranged various outings for them. We are hoping the sun comes out this afternoon as we will be taking them to Salcey forest for a good walk.

Last week we booked a weeks holiday in Cornwall. Dad, Dave and Liz will be with us. Dave and Liz have not been to Cornwall before and as Michael and I love it there, we are really looking forward to showing them our favourite places. Dad hasn't been for about 12 years. He will be taking his electric scooter with him so will be able to get around quite well.

These two LOs were done at the Sunday Olney crop.The first one was taken just after Ethan had his last haircut. He was very pleased with the way the barber had spiked his hair. It does make him look a lot older though. The other one is Michael and I when we were 20 years old ( 2 1/2 years apart I might add). How we have changed. Michael still does that grin though!!

Rachael, Gary and Ethan are on the move again, they are gradually creeping nearer to us! I hope it all goes smoothly this time as the last move was a nightmare. Claire , if you read this Rachael says she will be sending you a new address book!

Why get stressed?

On the home page of UKS this week is a poll asking if you get stressed about scrapbooking. I am amazed that well over half the people that have responded say that they do. For goodness sake, scrapbooking is supposed to be a pleasure, a relaxation, a hobby. I can see that someone on a design team might get a bit stressed if they have deadlines to meet, likewise those that do it as a profession. Otherwise, what is there to get stressed about? Maybe I am missing something!

I have been busy knitting more cakes this week for Beverlys friend and the ladies at craft club enjoyed having a go too. On Monday I am going to a sewing day and have been gathering fabric to make a small hanging for our bedroom. Will post a piccie when it's finished.

It was Michaels birthday yesterday but we have transferred it to today as he had a do on at work last night. We will be having a yummy buffet tonight with the girls, Gary and Ethan.

MK scrappers meet at Olney tomorrow so must get myself organized for that. I am determined to get something substantial done. Our retreat is booked for October. Rachael & I went to visit the venue on Tuesday, it looks fab and very good value for money.

Must get on with the preperations for this evening.