Blogaversary

Today my blog is five years old. It doesn't seem that long. In honour I am offering a snowman. He isn't quite finished yet but you get the general idea


The instructions for him came from a 1985 copy of Woman's Weekly. I made Mr and Mrs Snowman and still have them although they now need some serious tlc. if you would like a chance to win this little chap you need to have left a comment on the previous post and this one. (Hint go back and comment). The draw will take place on "Oliver Day" which is 6th December.

This time last year we were about to get our first snow of the winter. Little did we know how long it would last. As the council et al have made contingency plans this year we probably will get none.

Last week we ate the last of our home grown potatoes

and sampled two of the few parsnips that survived


We have had more sparrows than I have been able to count. The robin is now a regular along with several blue tits. Starlings have squabbled over and demolished a fat slab in a couple of days and the finches are just beautiful


I have posted off my swap Christmas ornament and received one back. No photos until they grand opening in December. The sewing machine table is piled with "stuff" waiting to be finished. Once I finish at school then I might get straight.

Remember you have to be in it to win as they say

Dreary days

So November might be mild but goodness me it is so dreary! On Sunday it got to the stage that we could not see right across the back because it was so foggy and by the time it cleared it was dark.
I am still not finding much to blog about. I think I had better take a trip to the allotment or grab a few of John's photos for an update. We have been pleased with our first full year on the "new" plot.

Our latest interest is Pinterest which a photo site of things people are interested in. Mine are mainly craft and sewing related. if you are involved already you can follow my boards via the sidebar button and if you are interested in joining the quickest way is to get someone to send you an invite. Which I will gladly do.

Now I must mention the Soggibottom birthday give away
mosey over to see how you can win the teeniest ted. He is rather cute.

My blogaversary will be at the end of the month so if you fancy a chance to win a snowman or maybe a snow lady then leave a comment on the next few posts including the one at the end of the month and you will be included in the draw.

Tia discovered the second office chair last week


I have finished my Christmas ornament so that needs to be posted off. The knitting is coming along nicely. The requested art doll needs some clothes so there is plenty to do.

Thanks for reading and if you want to be in with a chance of winning a snowman please leave a message

November...

...is here again. That does not seem possible. I don't think the garden looks quite as empty as last year when we tidied up

some of the bulbs I planted last month are already peeking through


and some are not


Our robin is back. Well I like to think he is the same one despite what they say on autumn watch

We first saw him on Sunday and back he came today. There is a cheeky mouse too who sits scoffing bird food. I am sure he is not he one who used to come but he could be the one I rescued from Tia's paws!


The jumper was finished in time for Elizabeth to take it with her last weekend


I was more than pleased with it I have now stared a chunky card with yarn from the stash. It is a new pattern though and all I can say is I am glad that I am an experienced knitter as the neck decrease instructions are minimal.

Fairy is still awaiting her wand and a collar for her dress she is being very patient.
I have some home tutoring on a Saturday morning which is just as well because the school funding has come to an end.

This is blogaversary month there maybe a small gift for a lucky commenter.