Windy Winter

As I write this post I can hear the news in the background warning us of another wet and windy 24 hours. Today with the vicious winds came the tragic loss of a life and several more were injured due to falling trees. We've recorded the wettest July day in over 75 years and I think one of the coldest winters that I can recall. It is only expected to reach 10-11C tomorrow so it is nice to be indoors stitching. Mind you tomorrow we have to venture out to the dentist and today Larry returned to work once more - his fifth stint since he retired four years ago! So in the past week my fingers have been busy with one quilt almost finished.......a surprise birthday gift for someone later in the year.......

 The new sewing room is proving to be a great success and Larry caught me hard at work one day........

 I did unpack some more of my late Mum's blue china that had been tucked away and I know she would be pleased that we are enjoying it all..........

 I've also managed to do some more Beatrix Potter stitching and with Helen busy making final plans for our trips I realise I only have 7 weeks to get this and another two quilts finished!!......

While Larry went to the football on Saturday I spent three hours in the garden pruning all the roses and lavender bushes. Despite the cold conditions the roses were trying to bud and one had even flowered........

And once again I notice the confusion with the plants with the jonquils blooming before I think they should...........

 The past week has also been one of family time, a special birthday lunch with one of the war widows and another special lunch with the Pathfinder Force crew.....a time when I feel close to my late Dad (and Mum). I've also managed to catch up with a couple of nursing colleagues and fitted in a couple of book proof reviews with the printer and we are on track! So my weekly report might seem somewhat dull but I will hope to be more interesting next time!  Finally I need to say a huge thankyou for your lovely messages about the cushion pattern. In all I have sent copies to 51 of you so I look forward to seeing your versions. If you didn't receive yours please let me know. (And to Jenny with an email address that has "kjee1023" in it, your email failed so you need to get back in touch with me so I can send you your copy). Take care x