Why is being at the beach so good for my soul? I’d been carless for about a week (don’t ask!) and while I’m within walking distance of all the necessary amenities – post office, library, vet, pet shop, corner shop etc, the one place I couldn’t easily walk to was the beach and that really … Read more
I’ve been away for a few days concentrating on some aeronautical engineering and here is the result! Okay, he might not make it into the Red Arrows but I love him anyway! ‘Little Red’ is part of my “Complete All My UFO’s Before I Buy Any More Yarn” project. He’s been languishing … Read more
I’m almost at the end of another de-cluttering session. When I say session I mean a period of about 4 or 5 days over the last month. Most of the things I’ve been getting rid of have generated thoughts like “What was I thinking?” or “WTF!”. Then I got to thinking about those days spent … Read more
Just watched Doctor Who live to find out that Peter Capaldi has won the coveted sonic screwdriver. Whilst I’m DEEPLY disappointed that Benedict Cumberbatch won’t be thrilling us in time and space, I think Peter will be excellent. I thought he was great in Torchwood and he has appeared in Doctor Who as Caecilius … Read more
Of course I am referring to the identity of the new Doctor Who. The BBC are screening a special edition of The One Show on Sunday at 7pm. The new Doctor will be revealed then. I have no idea who they’ll pick, however I am hoping with all my digits crossed that he … Read more
And here she is….. I treated myself to a new crochet hook (apologies to anyone hoping to find reference to anything less wholesome!) This pretty little crochet hook is made by Sue at ButtonMeadow. There are quite a few different designs and I know I’ll be treating myself to a few more as time goes … Read more