Morning all I hope I find you well, time to clock the positive moments and silver linings for it is time for
Last Friday was a sad day as I had a funeral to attend, but having done one the week before I was feeling a little fragile so I made the decision to attend online, I struggle to see the emotions of individuals at such things and as I'm still grieving for my Mum it has been a tough couple of weeks, so why does it make a show on a positive post, I'm grateful that technology gave me the ability to attend in my own way.
In the evening we had tickets to see a John Godber play called 'Teechers' which was a fabulous watch, it is a touring theatre company and I can highly recommend.
I also photographed my first ever completed granny square in crochet, I can't tell you how proud I am that I managed to achieve this, I don't for one minute think it is without flaws but I never genuinely thought I'd manage to make one. Hubby then asked what I was going to do with it, and with a stack of wool still to use I have set about making the centres of lots of new squares, I'm not sure if this is the best way to do it, but my hope is that I can get the pattern fixed in my mind so that I can do it again without having to watch the instructional video on constant rewind.
Saturday was our 28th wedding anniversary and we decided to head to Brodsworth, their Easter trail was still dotted around the garden
We took a selfie next to my favourite tree
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There was a bit of blue sky when we first arrived
The gardens always look fantastic
And this was a new vista as they've improved the pathways around
This was hubby's gift to me that he had made himself, it is our Celtic knot from our wedding
The sun came out near the end of our visit
I loved the riot of colour that these caused
and seeing the ferns unfurling
I'm not sure what these are, they remind me of lily of the valley but I'm not sure that is what they are
The tree was still in blossom, after Storm Dave the blossom took something of a battering so it was nice to see one still in full bloom
The church is always stunning it reminds me of a typical English church
On Sunday we had visitors, it looks like he took this himself but it was definitely me pressing the button
I managed to read this over the weekend, I have all 4 of them and have decided to read them in the season
I also concluded reading this, which was another good read
The centres of the granny squares continues to grow, but on my calculation last night I'm going to need 56 of them to make a throw like blanket.
On Tuesday (I know a school night what was I thinking), we went to see 'The Sign of a Four' a radio show detailing the Sherlock Holmes story, it had Colin Baker (of Doctor Who fame) in it who is 82, we both really enjoyed it
Thursday and I was out in the garden when I spotted this 'orange tip' butterfly enjoying the aubretia and it still makes me wonder why are most butterfly names so very boring, I think they need renaming
T I was painting up the steps that we use in the garden on Thursday, it was lovely to be outside enjoying the sunshine and fresh air if I'm honest. Hubby was on the front of the house, weeding the drive and washing the cars, so we both had a productive time and then we had a couple of hours reading (and crocheting) on the deck.
And that my lovely people is my lot for this week, I hope you've had a grand week too.
4 comments:
Sounds like you had a really lovely week (apart from the funeral of course, but I agree with you that video links are a fantastic invention). Do you remember Shaz (crafter/blogger)? I watched her funeral via a video link.
What a gorgeous butterfly! I've never seen one like that.
Well done and heaps of kudos for doing that beautiful granny square!
I've not read that Richard Osman book. Only the first one about the Thursday club. I have so many other books downloaded that I want to read, so I'll leave that one for now.
Gorgeous little man, your grandson.
Your little white flowers (as you probably have discovered already) are summer snowflakes (Leucojum Aestivum).
Enjoy your weekend,
Lisca
Congratulations on your anniversary. It was ours too - 47 years. The golden one is approaching fast! Your celtic know ring is beautiful.
Your pretty white flower has the grand name leucojum aestivum, but is commonly known as Summer Snowflake. i love the little green dots on the end of each petal.
As usual you fitted a lot into your week. I sadly lost my sister last weekend. She was 94 and had been in pain for many years so I am happy that she is now at peace. I am not attending her funeral which will be on the Isle of Man for various reasons, and I decided not to write about her in my blog as it is sen mostly by family who know anyway.
There are a lot of flowers in the gardens you visited. It all looks lovely.
The little man is a real poser.
Have a good week. Kate x
P.S. I forgot to say, a huge well done on crocheting your first granny square. I like the pattern you chose. Two words of advice.
Try doing one less stitch in the 'spaces' on the last round and it will lie flatter.
And try to get into the habit of sewing your ends in after each square is complete, or work over them on the next round and just sew in the first and last end. If you leave them all it is a huge job at the end that could put you off finishing the blanket!
I was about to say what a great week, well apart from the funeral, but I am glad you were able to attend virtually. You had some lovely days out, you are right about things flowering earlier; but there is colour everywhere. The little man is looking more gorgeous each time we see him. Have a fabulous weekend. (I am really looking forward to seeing more Henry's installed!! ) Helen xx
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