Friday, 31 January 2014

It has been very cold today and started snowing this morning. I've been getting for my trip to Plymouth on Sunday. F safely home.

Thursday, 30 January 2014

Been into Kendal today (to RC class - lost another pound) - did a bit of shopping then home again. It's been a nice sunny day today for a change! But cold - there is some snow on the tops around home.

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

More rain and cold today!

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

More rain today - trying to get on with my textiles work for Metaphor. The rhododendron is budding!

Monday, 27 January 2014

I'm trying to get these finished - I've finished my shawl so when these are done I'll be able to get back to my cardigan and get that finished!!

Sunday, 26 January 2014

I've finished my Elder Tree shawl!

Saturday, 25 January 2014

We went walking in the Forest of Bowland yesterday - the weather was OK when we set off but ended up being very wet and very cold.

Friday, 24 January 2014

My new book by Sandra Meech - recommended to me by Heather.

Thursday, 23 January 2014

Went into Kendal today (to my RC class - lost a bit more weight!). It started snowing on the way home!! Stopped off in Sedbergh to see Chris.

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Finished first sock from the mystery sock challenge - have to finish the other one by end of Feb!

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Had a good day today at Farfield Mill with Metaphor (our textile group). We were painting with inks and watercolours and using Gesso to make the colours 'disperse'. We were also playing with chalk pastels - a challenge! Great felt exhibition on too!

Monday, 20 January 2014

Walked up Arten Gill today with Sheila and Janice - a lovely walk.

Sunday, 19 January 2014

We were supposed to be going for a walk today but F not feeling well so I did some baking instead.

Saturday, 18 January 2014

Went into Kendal today with F.

Friday, 17 January 2014

Miserable weather today - it's rained all day! But gave me a chance to get on with my workbook for next Tuesday.

Thursday, 16 January 2014

Forgot to take my camera with me today so had to take this with my phone. Went to my RC class and took this on the way there.

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Pub quiz at Strickland Arms - Ali and Justina (Liz and Ali G came along too) - we didn't do very well!!

Tuesday, 14 January 2014

I intended putting my sketchbook together today but got side-tracked! I've got everything ready (I think) so hope to make a start on it tomorrow.

Monday, 13 January 2014

A day at home today. The river is still flowing quite quickly.

Sunday, 12 January 2014

A 'selfie' - me and F - another walk up Arten Gill and along the green lane. Very cold but lovely and sunny.

Saturday, 11 January 2014

A little bit of snow here today.

Friday, 10 January 2014

I've joined a Mystery Sock KAL (knit-along) on Ravelry - I'm going to start today. They've got to be finished by 28 February 2014.

Thursday, 9 January 2014

Kendal still seems to be showing off its Christmas decorations.

Wednesday, 8 January 2014

Taken on my daily stroll - a much better day today!

Tuesday, 7 January 2014

This is probably the first of many sheep photos that I'll be posting. Went for a little walk this morning but the weather wasn't great and I couldn't find anything more interesting to photograph.

Monday, 6 January 2014

Raining again!

Sunday, 5 January 2014

This is my latest knitting project - using the wool F bought me for Christmas. It's a cardigan - 'Audrey in Unst' by Gudrun Johnston'.

Saturday, 4 January 2014

Went to Keswick today - had a lovely lunch in the Pedlar's Cafe and I bought a new dress and F bought himself some new poles.

Friday, 3 January 2014

Drove into Kendal today - stopped on the way to take a photo of the village of Dent.

Thursday, 2 January 2014

We went for a little walk along the back road at lunchtime today.

Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Weather not great today - so I haven't been out at all! Spent some of today trying to finish our Christmas jigsaw.