Rain ,Rain, go away .

What a crap weekend this is . It's dark , miserable and it's not stopped raining since we got up.

You can't do anything when the weather is like this. We did go out to lunch yesterday with Amber and Mr Mog which was very nice but apart from the ride up to the pub we never went out .

I spent the afternoon knitting my B Socks for the sock challenge and watching Mama Mia DVD.

This brought back some happy memories of an evening in the B&B we stayed in when we did Fibrefest in August 2009. Gemma . Julie , Sarah and Rachel from S'N'B and me spent the Saturday evening knitting ,nattering , drinking wine and singing along to the music of ABBA.
Ah well better get the wellies out and take Meg for a walk in the rain as there doesn't seem to be any letup.#
Off out agin tonight to celebrate No 3 son's birthday . Is my youngest really 32 ??!!

Back on the road again

I am very pleased to announce after 8 months, I'm back on the road again.

My car has a new battery and I went for a little drive up to Sainsbury's to put some air into the tyres .

Can't got to far yet as I have to have everything checked over by my cousin the Mechanic but I've made a start . I can't believe how easy I found it . The time must have been right cos a soon as my cousin had fitted the battery I just wanted to go .

Right I'm off for a brew and a calm down :0)

Onward And Upwards

I've had quite a good day today . Ok so the bloody car still won't start even after a day on the charger but I'm not getting stressed out about it . I've not driven since last June a few more days aren't going to make much difference.

Anyway back to the good day.

I'M OFF THE DREADED DIAZAPAM . YEH!!!!!!

I took my last quater of a tablet yesterday morning and as yet haven't had the wazzy head I usually get when I've dropped down a bit. This is a huge step forward for me . I've decided that if any one chooses to prescribe them for me ever again i will politly tell them to shove them where the sun don't shine .

I've had the dye pots out for a test run . Just some yarn and fibre for me . I'll start on the stall stuff in a couple of weeks .I've been spinning some yummy BabyCamel / Silk , that my Grandsons bought me for Christmas . It's gorgeous really easy to spin.

Right off to finish the shawl I'm knitting :0)

Shhhhh

Don't tell anyone . Papa Bear has put the car battery on charge .

OMG
P.S .Grrr the bloody battery doesn't seem to be charging . My Cousin the Mechanic thinks we need a new one .

A bit of Sunshine.

Had quite a nice weekend this weekend . On Saturday I was taken up to Sawley to a new Spinning Guild by my friend Doctina from S'N'B and Rav . It was great, everyone was so nice and came over for a chat and to see what I was spinning. Had a lovely surprise when one of the members turned out to be an old friend from the Show circuit ,who I hadn't seen all year . Surfice to say I've joined and when I'm able will take turns with Doctina with the driving .

As Sunday was another sunny day we decided to do our long walk , 7miles , round Brindle to do the bird count for the BTO/ Bird Atlas Survey .We've been doing this twice a year for the past four years . This is the final year for the survey . Only two more counts to do in the Spring .

It looks like I may be driving soon :0) I just need to get the battery charged and psych myself up to driving the car up to My Cousin the Mechanic so he can give it a service before I get back on the road proper . Oo er Missus I'm a bit nervous . NO !! I'm a lot nervous but I've had a few volenteers who have said they'll come out with me for a few times . Watch this space .

A Small Challenge

Well I've started the New Year off with a small year long challenge .

I've joined the 26 Pair A-Z Sock Challenge on Ravelry.

The aim is to knit 26 pairs of socks using patterns from A-Z in alphabetical order over the coming year .

Here's my A socks all finished

The pattern is Alda Road Socks by Tricia Welton-Hinkle available on Ravelry free .

I'm afraid the pattern seems lost on the pics but in "real life " they look good .

I'm looking forward to knitting up the other patterns I've chosen and it will keep my sock knitting cravings at bay. 

As you may have noticed in the side bar I have joined the millions who Tweet by joining Twitter .

If you are one of this mad band you can find me there as Laalbear ( who else ??!! ) 

I'm trying to get my dyeing mojo back and have just taken delivery of some British Falkland Merino High Twist sock yarn . Phew that was a mouthful .It's gorgeous and soft and very sproingy . And I'm awaiting the arrival of some Sparkly Sock Yarn in early Feb .All should be ready in time for Wonderwool Wales in April .

We've booked our hols as well . We are having a belated Ruby Wedding Anniversary treat and going to Seaton in Cornwall for two weeks in a luxury apartment here.

We're going on the recomendation of our neighbours . The apartments are so close to the beach that you go to sleep listening to the sounds of the sea. That's good enough for me :0)

40 Years ago .

Happy New Year to you all .

I can't believe it's forty years since I gave birth to my first born son at 12-50 a.m. New Years Day 1971 .

 Now he's all growed up .

He was born to the sound of the hooters going off on Preston Dock , which I could here through the open window of the delievery room .Much water has flowed under the bridge since then and he was joined along the way by two brothers and a sister .

Five Grandchildren have also arrived and we eagerly await number six in March .

Not bad going really :0)