I've got the wobbles...

Well actually they are getting better. I've started riding a bicycle for the first time in about 20 years. I'm trying to go out with Rachael 2 or 3 times a week , she jogs around Emberton Park while I ride. The first time felt so weird and I managed to scrape my arm on a wall on the way back.. I suspect it was because we were so busy talking ( there's a suprise!) and I wasn't paying attention. I certainly need to build up the strength in my legs but it is really quite enjoyable.


Craft wise I have made a few cards and have enjoyed using water colour pencils for the first time. Last Sunday was our MK Scrappers crop and this is one of the LOs I finished. Looking at my LOs, they all seem to end up looking quite plain but I'm happy with them. The photo's are the main focus and I try to journal a little. I'd love to produce LOs with more embellishments but I can never seem to justify the cost.


I am now working on a quilt for my next door neighbours daughter who is expecting her first baby next month. Picture before too long I hope.

Last Saturday I attended a Flower Festival in Westminster Abbey. It was to mark the Golden Anniversary of NAFAS ( National Association of Flower Arrangers). So many beautiful arrangements, traditional and contemporary. Sadly, we were not allowed to take 'photos but I am hoping to borrow the CD and will be able to take some from there.

Another photo' opportunity next Saturday when Michael spends a day with some' big birds'!

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What a change...

this time last week the weather was beautiful. It was so lovely to see all the children playing out on the field not far from my house. It reminded me of how childhood was for those of my tender age!

We had a weekend away with friends in our caravans. We only travelled about 50 miles away but it always seems like a different world and so relaxing. Unfortuately Mick and Noreen were unable to join us after all as their Grandson was taken into hospital to have his appendix removed. Poor little soul he is only 4 years old. They wizzed down to Plymouth to look after his sister and of course check for themselves that all was well. He is recovering well. So there were only 4 of us this time. What a difference to the early years when we all got together and often had more than 15 Adults and children to amuse and feed!!

Still we spent a very pleasant time wandering around Marlow taking a boat trip on the Thames and buying christmas gifts from the french Market! On Sunday the men went off to play golf so Rose and I spent a few hours feling like Gulliver in Lilliput otherwise known as Beckonscott Model village. Monday found us walking in the gardens of Cliveden House.

So what have I been up to craftwise? Another small cushion for Beverly to use up the fabric, a few cards (photos's next post) , an exploding box and a fabric tote which isn't quite finished as I went off the idea, the instructions were pants. Food craft wise (Yummy yummy )strawberry, lemon, chocolate and summer fruits ice cream.

Dad has had a stair lift installed, whilst he manages very well the stairs were beginning to be a bit of a problem and as watching him come down them nearly gave me a heart attack it's one less thing to worry about. Michaels parents have returned safely from their South African trip and appear to have had a good time.

Without going into details, isn't it good when you discover that 'Mum (and Nana) really does know best'?