16th March
I did decide to get the garlic and onions in straight away, mostly because we're getting a cold snap soon and that's good for garlic. Not as good for onions, but I'll be sowing some in pots as well in...
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Over the weekend, the weather took a turn for the worse, and we were fairly busy with visiting family and so on. We collected a lot of our opts from Pamela's garage, and we also collected things from...
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So : I've been trying out Live Journal, but didn't get on with it. There seemed to be too many things you should or shouldn't do, and I'm not really very good at that sort of thing. I think you might...
View ArticleDay two...
The Country Garden Cottage Pie was rather lovely, I had seconds for lunch today as well. Not the healthiest meal due to the volume of cheese, but pretty good without that, so next time I'll do it with...
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I finally got myself up and ready to cook (after getting sucked into the Great Teacher Onizuka manga I was reading - good stuff) so toddled off into the kitchen to start preparation for the chestnut...
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Article 19
TODAY, Wednesday 20th December, I am :COOKING:Chilli Bean Bake (topped with tortilla chips with melted cheese over the top, mmmm)Vanilla Christmas cookies - some for the tree, some for gifts, and some...
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Article 18
Today : NOT cooking, 'cause today is my husband Justin's last day at work before Christmas, so I'm spending my time tidying the house and getting out the Christmas snacks When he gets home we're going...
View Articleblogging options
It appears blogspot / blogger, despite my lack of love for it, is the only place I can have a blog without getting so annoyed I stop writing it. Hmmph.Potential things to cover (otherwise known as my...
View ArticleNew week
Lotus tea today, Korean, it's lovely.We had a busy weekend (as ever) - Saturday went to shovel bag after bag of lovely old horse poo for the garden, and treated ourselves to a pub lunch afterwards...
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Allotmenty goodness
Dandelion tea, mmmmm.So, another weekend in the allotment, the poor garden is being entirely ignored! It was a hot one though and we couldn't do a great deal of work. The hubby with his azada finished...
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Knitting Meme Here’s what the formatting stands for:Bold = have already tried thisItalicized = Plan to try thisUnemphasized = Have no desire to try this• Afghan• I-cord• Garter stitch• Knitting with...
View ArticleKeeping track of the obsession, 10 months in...
I am currently knitting : Rose's Wristwarmers (about half way through 1st glove)Regia Kaffe Fassett socks (done about 1/3 of one sock)Wish Scarf (Roughly halfway)Hello Kitty Hat (Only just cast on...
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Link / Legend of Zelda gloves
I was desperate to knit something 'cool' for my 15 year old nephew's birthday, and one thing we share is that we like to cosplay - I tend to do anime characters, and he does Link, from the Legend of...
View ArticleIt's autumn and no mistake
I've just got back from walking the boy to school and brrrr, I've got that cheeks-been-slapped look to my face (oh yes, always a stylish look for me...). Luckily, I have the knitting to keep me warm!...
View ArticleFoodie meme, stolen from Heather :)
If you have questions about the list go here for answers.Here’s the rules:1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.3) Cross out any...
View ArticleVegetarian hundred (two hundred..)
This is from http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/2008/09/04/the-vegetarian-hundred/1. Real macaroni and cheese, made from scratch and baked2. Tabouleh3. Freshly baked bread, straight from the oven...
View ArticleGetting a bit silly now...
Currently in progress : Rose's Wristwarmers. 1 glove done, 1 glove started, paused, got ill, put down. One bear : Started, got distracted, have since forgotten how to crochet.One pair of socks : went a...
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Christmas Knitting update
Weeeell, I'm getting there.Mum's bag - DONECath's gloves - practically DONE (2 rows left)Joe's scarf - DONEIsaac's hat - DONEPamela's scarf - DONEKaren's bag - done but for feltingDarren's dice - done...
View ArticleAllotmenty updates
Well, March and it's mad-oh-god-there's-s-much-to-sow season is half way through. We've got way too many tomato seedlings jostling for space on the windowsills, and also have leeks, cabbages, turks...
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Knitting projects update
The knitting I have on the go at the moment :Beach Bag from jute twine, for the beach, duh.Chevron Scarf (which I'm going to save and take on holiday with me in August)Full Metal Alchemist bag - yes,...
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