Morning, everyone. As they say, better late than not at all!
It' a gloriously sunny November morning here. Not warm (the heating is on) but very cheerful and happy-creating.
I had a very happy time pottering in the kitchen yesterday morning, making a loaf, some sushi and various other meal bits and bobs. A shame about the mess it creates but that's why God invented dishwashers, isn't it?
Come the afternoon, I sat down with my yarn, finished off another Christmas gift and worked on the blanket for a while. I got another square done so that was good.
I've had a word with Beth about that circular cardigan and we have decided that I will make hers next summer. You see, Beth is having to be very careful with what and how much she eats now so she is expecting to be 'smaller' come the summer. I thought that, in the meanwhile, I could make one for myself, just to work out the tricky bits and to make it easier to judge what size to make Beth's.
So that's a project in the pipeline too.
Today I am pottering again. I want to make a curry to use up bits, bobs and leftovers and I've started Lindsey's sourdough loaf although I don't know if it will be ready for tomorrow. Now that the ambient temperature is lower, it is taking longer again. It isn't a problem, you just have to go with the dough - if I have learnt anything about sourdough, I have learnt that!
The other thing I need to do is look up 'Things To Do In Norwich' as my next coach trip is looming. Any ideas - does anyone live there who knows . . .? If so, please do post in comments, I'd be very grateful. Thanks in advance.
Have a lovely Sunday and see you tomorrow when we will be a third of the way through November - eeek!
xx
The Castle Museum has recently had a makeover and is being well received by all who visit. The entry fee is £17 which people are saying is worth it for a longish visit. There is also the Cathedral and the streets away from the centre, like Elm Hill and that area. From the Cathedral you could go along Magdalen Street with all sewing and material shops which you would like (Thursday is still early closing day there, don't know what day you are coming). Otherwise there is John Lewis which is a big store also with places to eat. I can't think of anything else except lots of churches and the Market Place in the centre with lots of stalls including haberdashery and Primark is a big shop too, close to the Market Place. Rachel
ReplyDeleteOh, that's all brilliant - thank you so much. I'm going on Wednesday so good timing! Yes, I was hoping for craft/yarn/fabric type places. I think there's plenty there to fill the time I have. xx
DeleteSorry, that was all about Norwich Joy! R
ReplyDelete< grin > I guessed it would be. Thanks so much, Rachel xx
DeleteI've never been to Norwich so can't help there, it'll be nice to see it through your eyes when you go.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
I'll be taking photos . . . :-) xx
DeleteIt was lovely here first thing and then the heavens opened just as we were making our way to the cenotaph for the Remembrance Day service. There were a lot of very wet people. It's nice to have a pottering in the kitchen day isn't it, but I try and not make too much mess as I am the only dishwasher. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am sure there was - what a shame.
DeleteI do love my dishwasher . . . xx
Looking forward to seeing the circular cardigan-you’ll need to treat yourself to a new fastening pin. Only been to Norwich once and it was pouring down all day. We did enjoy visiting the Cathedral. Catriona
ReplyDeleteIndeed I will. But I have time to search for something nice - or, perhaps, adapt one of those Dorset buttons I might be having a go at. :-) xx
DeleteI've never been to Norwich, so I'm looking forward to reading all about it after your visit. Xx
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be blogging about it, probably not on Thursday though. :-) xx
DeleteNorwich Castle Museum is well worth a visit - plenty to see and a nice enough cafe. The cathedral is also worth a visit - the font has a rather unusual history. The cathedral refectory does a good lunch. For ‘poking about’ shops a wander down The Lanes is worth while. As well as John Lewis there is an independent department store (Jarrolds) near the market (bottom corner) - as well as shopping this has a couple of eateries. The market is highly regarded, but I find it a bit claustrophobic, although I have to admit it is very photogenic! At the top of the market you will find Millenium Plain and the Forum - there is currently a craft market - see here: https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/norfolk-creations-christmas-arts-and-craftmarket?start_time=2025-11-05T10.00 I think there is plenty to keep you busy! Nicky in North Norfolk
ReplyDeleteOh, loads. Thank you so very much, Nicky. I've already booked the Castle Museum - it sounds amazing. xx
DeleteEnjoy your trip as I don't live in the UK I am not much help at all. Harvey has asked when I will make sour dough bread. I looked at him and said that he should be thankful I make regular loaves.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Quite right too - well said.
DeleteMaybe he would like to have a go - just a suggestion!! ;-) xx
I am the dishwasher lol. Makes for a lot of work sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThe cathedral in Norwich is worth a visit. There are some lovely dragon carvings on one of the gates. The cathedral is quite lovely too. When we visited there was a resident cat who was asleep on one of the tall alter thingys.
Oh, how lovely. Thanks, Sharon, I do love looking round churches. xx
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