Thursday evening, 07-11-24

Evening, everyone!  

It's been a much more pleasant day today, weather wise.  It's still been sunshine-free but the clouds were higher and it was not damp and drizzly.  Vat and I agreed that it was just a degree or two above feeling chilly which is good for November.

An online SET class was first on the agenda this morning.  For one, my internet connection played ball and there were no freezes or drops.  It was good - the first of a new block so the music was different although most of the moves were the same - it's not dance sequences like Groove, more short bursts like circuits.

At half past eleven, I set off for Val's.  It's an easy enough drive along major roads and takes around twenty to twenty five minutes.
Val suggested we go out to Blake House Craft Centre to have lunch at Sconch.    This is Sconch . . .

https://www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk/eat/

and so is this.

https://www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk/sconch/

After a delicious goats cheese and red onion panini (so delish) we trawled around the yarn area.  Yes, I was tempted and yes, I bought something, but it is allowed because it is for my Twelve Days of Christmas.  I'll show you when the time comes.  :-)

Some stunning yarns and some brilliant books but . . . my halo is intact!

Thank you for a lovely time, Val.  xx

Then I drove home though the gathering gloom, meeting the school run traffic as I did so but it wasn't so bad really; I've known it a lot worse.

When I got home, I finished off the CAL project.  I just had a little bit of the edging left to do.  I need to press out around the edges and in a few other places and, fortunately, it is the sort of yarn that is happy with a cool press but I wanted to take a photo for you.  It does look nice, all bright and colourful and, as I am a traditional and go for reds, greens and golds for my decor, it will add to the general colour cacophony really well!

Now I can start Beth's hexi-cardigan with a clear conscience.

And not the day is nearly over and I am starting to wind down and feel a bit sleepy.  It has been another lovely day with so many simple pleasures to enjoy and appreciate.  I am so very fortunate.

I really hope your day has been lovely too.  Good night, everyone.  Sleep well and sweet dreams.  xx