21/365 - Dad, Mum and circle dancing

Today's photos were actually taken back in January and February of this year.  Back before Dad became really ill and then passed away.

I miss him terribly.

They were taken before my Mum became ill.  Yes, I know she is improving all the time and will return to her circle dancing (I was there to watch this particular night, with a lady who used to be one of my clients) ...  

None of us knew what this year was going to bring.

All of us are hoping for better and happier times in 2014.

And this is what everyone was dancing around...a lovely scarf, candle and the most gorgeous geranium.  The colours in this little ensemble just ..well, I think it's wonderful.. sometimes I think I could live by candlelight... but then would I be able to see my patterns and stitching?  :)

:) x

20/365 - bits and pieces in the bedroom

I came home from work today, happy that I have this weekend off, but also totally shattered.  I ended up laying down on the bed with a pounding head...and feeling just a bit too dizzy if I lifted my head.  No fun at all.

So pictures today are from the bedroom.  Lay on the bed...face towards the right, and that's where you'll see this little curio shelf.  

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 And this is above the headboard.  /sighs a little  Right now, my dream would be to have no pain tonight and to have a good nights' sleep!

:) x

18/365 and 19/365 - lawn bowling and decorating!

Ok, I have to confess.  I actually FORGOT to post yesterday.  I had a busy time, with work, followed by an appointment in town.  And then I went off to play a bowls match.  It was an internal match..me against the captain of the club, for heaven's sakes..it was no surprise that I didn't win this one!

I love these bowls actually... they clean up lovely...and only need to be handled by a better bowler to get consistently good scores!  :)

The other picture for today is the hearts hanging on the door into the lounge.  They .. the pretty stained glass door, and the hearts too...are being seen more now.  When the weather is cooler, I shut the door to keep the heat from taking a tumble down the stairs so easily!

I'm not sure I'm enjoying these night drawing in now...or the colder temperatures..

:) x

17/365 - knitting progress

Today was a day off for me, but oh boy, did it rain or what?  All outdoor activities were stopped and I stayed indoors knitting and watching television.  

Very lazy..but, I did get a few more blocks of colour done for the charity blanket, as well as finishing up the knitting part of the first sock of this pair.  Sewing up to do and sock number 2 will be cast on tomorrow.  It's an interesting pattern, as it's done on 2 needles, rather than 4. 

:) x

16/365 - yoga and the goose!

I was a bit nervy taking this picture at Broadwater Lake the other day..just in case this goose decided that I needed a goose-ing!  :)

I did get left alone though..probably because Mr Goose was appearing to be practicing his yoga positions! Seriously, he stood on one leg like that for ages.. I wish I had that sort of balance.

:) x

15/365 - freebies = treasure

Just one photo today.  I love finding things for free..or for very little.

So imagine my happiness when this basket turned up outside my mum's neighbours' house, with a sign saying "free..help yourself"...

Obviously, I did!

:) x

14/365 - cross stitch

I've had a pleasantly busy week of stitching..a bit of knitting here and there, but mostly I have been cross stitching this week.

I began this kit, for a card, on Wednesday evening....

and finished all the stitching on this project last night.  Now I just have to mount it into it's card frame...and presto... a gift for my niece who is moving into her new place in a couple of weeks.

I think this is the kit (a freebie from a magazine) which I'll work on next. 

:) x