I know we need the rain

but could it not have arrived in a controlled manner over several days, rather than dumping a week’s worth in two hours….?

I miss

lots of things. But yesterday, I was reminded of how much fun it was to help run a cub scout pack.
We had a family of three, plus granny, plus friend, staying over the past two nights. The two boys were getting distinctly twitchy sitting in the breakfast room waiting for the adults to [...]

Clunk

(that was the penny dropping….)
I’ve been in private correspondence with a few cyber-friends about a blouse which I’m attempting to make.
I’ve modified just about everything about the pattern (a first for me) including bust darts, back size, sleeve cap, waist shaping, hip size, etc. etc. etc. As a result of all that, [...]

If you’re visiting a small hotel….

and you want your host(ess) to be able to honestly say “it was lovely to have you here, please do come back” rather than through gritted teeth, here are a few pointers.
Do

Wash all the makeup off your face before drying it with the fluffy white towels (it’s very hard to get foundation and lipstick, not [...]

More about the brainstorm

As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve started wondering about the feasability of hosting a knitting retreat/get-together here in the Scottish Borders some time around the end of April/beginning of May 2007.
Please note: This is still just at the idea-generation stage. I have not finalised dates, or a schedule, or anything!
Anyway, I’ve posted on a few [...]

Checking in

No, I haven’t quite fallen off the edge of the world. Apologies to those of you who were wondering what had happened.
In order:1. The Jedburgh Festival (like a common riding, with lots of horses, alcohol, and a ball)2. The Jim Clarke Rally (a huge event, which just happened to be on the same weekend [...]