Thank you for your comments yesterday. I enjoyed learning and using the C2C crochet stitch although I've made a bit of a hash at joining up the sides of the hottie cover. However, seeing as the only person that will see it is me, I think I can live with it (apart from all of you when I post a photo after it's finished, of course!!!).
Some of you said you have made things using this stitch - I'd be very interested in what. Please do say in the comments.
I enjoyed my walk to and from the SW group yesterday although I was feeling rather breathless by the time I got home. That's the cold - it's a short walk, all on the flat and I'm not * that * unfit so no other reason for breathlessness really. Group was good - I lost a bit of poundage and I won the raffle. Yay!
The new magazine was there - Jen gives me one each month as a thank you for being on the Social Team although I would buy it anyway. It's a Nov/Dec issue and there's some really interesting looking recipes in it which I am looking forward to trying - whatever else might be right or wrong about SW (and I know it doesn't suit everyone), it has some fantastic recipe ideas and so many of them.
The new magazine was there - Jen gives me one each month as a thank you for being on the Social Team although I would buy it anyway. It's a Nov/Dec issue and there's some really interesting looking recipes in it which I am looking forward to trying - whatever else might be right or wrong about SW (and I know it doesn't suit everyone), it has some fantastic recipe ideas and so many of them.
I spent the rest of the day resting, mostly, reading, knitting, crocheting and watching iPlayer. I've been binge watching Simon Reeve's series of travels through the Americas (both enjoyable and very thought provoking) as well as some old QIs.
Today starts with a weekend shop in M&S and Aldi - M&S for the fruit and veg and Aldi for pretty much the rest. I've started getting a few festive things in each week and both shops always have interesting Christmas stuff. I don't get crisps, biscuits or other 'snacky' stuff as I can't be trusted to leave them alone until the proper time but getting things like interesting stuffing mixes and so on is quite helpful to spread the financial load.
Once I'm home and everything is away, the rest of the day is mine. I still feel quite rough in a coldy sort of way so don't feel the least bit guilty about being so lazy. Yet another Good Thing about being old and retired is that it is easy to put oneself first. It will be very much like yesterday really.
What are your plans for today? Have a good one and stay safe. xx
Mornin' Joy. Christmas will be here before we know it and you are wise to start buying the Christmas goodies. We've bought the choccies but won't touch them till Christmas... Crisps I won't buy yet cos I'll eat the blimmin lot.
ReplyDeleteIt makes it all the easier nearer the time, doesn't it? You're very controlled re the choccies - good for you. xx
DeleteMorning Joy, hope you're feeling better every day now. Yes, definitely the cold making you breathless - with all the exercise you do, no way can you be described as 'unfit'! And you're not being lazy, you're taking care of yourself. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is true - thanks, Sooze. I'm glad I can rest up when I need to. xx
DeleteFeel better..prayers …I have done quite a bit of Christmas shopping …friends finished…family started…
ReplyDeleteThat all sounds very good. I hope the health improvements continue. xx
DeleteI'm having a lazy day because I had the flu/covid jabs yesterday and feel just slightly under par. Ref SW - it's whatever works isn't it and SW has helped a lot of folk reach their goals. Oh, yes, I did make a small batch of soap this morning - my first attempt at a swirl pattern, I won't know until tomorrow how it's worked out - wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Poor you, Alison. I do hope you are feeling better now (Sunday morning) and were able to rest up yesterday.
DeleteYes, SW has helped a lot of people and sometimes it 'doesn't work' because it's not done properly or occasionally people are very reluctant to make the changes necessary.
Did the soap turn out well - a swirl pattern sounds very pretty.
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Thank you, yes, I was quite pleased with the swirl soap result and also feel almost back to normal post jabs
DeleteAlison x
I hope you feel better soon Joy. It's miserable feeling under the weather like that, especially when you live alone. I quite often watch the old QIs ... they never disappoint, do they?
ReplyDeleteSomeone commented about finding it hard to read you blog with the autumn leaves background. Just for info, I have the same problem if I try to read it on my mobile or tablet, but ban easily read it on my laptop. The white background to the text only appears when viewed on the laptop. On the mobile and tablet the background is your photo. xx
It makes me realise what a wealth of comic talent we have in this country. It's not always my 'preference' for humour but I can still laugh myself silly. Great for cheering one up.
DeleteAh - thank you for this information. Some time today I will see if I can tone down the colours a bit - perhaps that will help. I never use my phone for my blog and had no idea. xx