tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post4034636626072829895..comments2024-03-29T01:00:14.468+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: FridayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-21601537463905207562022-08-13T09:09:37.265+01:002022-08-13T09:09:37.265+01:00I always use the locking stitch markers for my row...I always use the locking stitch markers for my row counts, the ones that look like little padlocks. Because I don't like repeat counting I put one in every 20 rows.Annabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295183929417559687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-34429413443847576042022-08-12T13:53:01.396+01:002022-08-12T13:53:01.396+01:00Oh, that's a shame. I hope she feels better so...Oh, that's a shame. I hope she feels better soon xxEileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-44415926297203323132022-08-12T13:42:43.738+01:002022-08-12T13:42:43.738+01:00Ooops - that makes me more determined to give it a...Ooops - that makes me more determined to give it a good cut back. I must like this hot weather!<br />I've just undone the sock - I made it too long and got into a muddle when the markers fell off. I'll be using yarn to mark the rows next time. xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-53476996290948672402022-08-12T13:28:47.245+01:002022-08-12T13:28:47.245+01:00I still haven’t cast on my socks as the weather is...I still haven’t cast on my socks as the weather is way to hot to knit with wool. We have a very similar plant to the one in your photo and it went completely wild this year and went right over into the neighbour’s garden. CatrionaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-54106997926516652532022-08-12T11:27:15.341+01:002022-08-12T11:27:15.341+01:00It'll be the toddler sock project next. I lik...It'll be the toddler sock project next. I like knitting little socks - it is fun. xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-511398784714389072022-08-12T10:56:01.997+01:002022-08-12T10:56:01.997+01:00I chop plants back when the whim hits me and they ...I chop plants back when the whim hits me and they all survive. Give it a haircut and a drink and it'll be fine. I'm looking forward to seeing the new blanket project. Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049568808770731003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-70309339517372760192022-08-12T08:39:45.896+01:002022-08-12T08:39:45.896+01:00Yes, it's pretty, isn't it? I might just ...Yes, it's pretty, isn't it? I might just cut back those growths - I don't want it getting too big.<br />Yes, me too. I suspect it is the heat but Dave didn't say. Best to stay in the cool at home when you're feeling poorly.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-4984664942537478572022-08-12T08:33:44.678+01:002022-08-12T08:33:44.678+01:00Sorry, Annabeth!!Sorry, Annabeth!!Annabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295183929417559687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-17437631381583986992022-08-12T08:32:48.912+01:002022-08-12T08:32:48.912+01:00Euonymus silver queen, nice one. I don't think...Euonymus silver queen, nice one. I don't think it would do the bush any harm if you want to prune down the straggly bits now and then do a more vigurous 're-shaping' in Spring. Sorry your SIL isn't well and hope it's nothing serious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-67842998371418429882022-08-12T07:38:20.430+01:002022-08-12T07:38:20.430+01:00LOL - I would have I've just heard but Anna is...LOL - I would have I've just heard but Anna isn't well so we've put it off. Next week, maybe, and thank goodness for freezers. :-) xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-81361223466485845122022-08-12T07:34:42.723+01:002022-08-12T07:34:42.723+01:00I hope you get the result you want at SW this morn...I hope you get the result you want at SW this morning. <br /><br />We're promised 32°c today so I'm aiming to get all the chores done as early as possible and then have a quiet day at home. I hope you have a lovely time with Dave and Anna tonight ... you'll enjoy the dessert at least! 😊xxEileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.com