tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post7622828897192733618..comments2024-03-29T09:48:23.716+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: MondayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-51818037811778680882021-03-06T00:18:12.593+00:002021-03-06T00:18:12.593+00:00Your blanket looks gorgeous! I find myself having ...Your blanket looks gorgeous! I find myself having ups and downs with sleeping. I try not to stress too much over it as it seems to make things worse!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-73228301168848874962021-03-02T07:25:52.809+00:002021-03-02T07:25:52.809+00:00Thanks. I hope you had a lovely walk in the sprin...Thanks. I hope you had a lovely walk in the spring air.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-45479455202137520322021-03-02T07:24:45.665+00:002021-03-02T07:24:45.665+00:00Thanks, Diane. I've had varied results from f...Thanks, Diane. I've had varied results from free patterns but this one is good. I'm really glad I started it.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-31968456709353842012021-03-02T07:23:35.436+00:002021-03-02T07:23:35.436+00:00This one is not, no, sorry. Some of it was a bit ...This one is not, no, sorry. Some of it was a bit tricky for a couple of rows but once I had the stitch sequence, it was simple enough - but not for a beginner.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-77528420757713615412021-03-02T07:22:00.482+00:002021-03-02T07:22:00.482+00:00If you want to be a spring baby, I see no reason f...If you want to be a spring baby, I see no reason for saying otherwise. :-) Have a lovely day when it comes.<br />It's a very mucky job, pressure cleaning, isn't it? I bet you were tired afterwards.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-4471900081390724822021-03-02T06:50:02.374+00:002021-03-02T06:50:02.374+00:00Love the blanket Joy it looks most professional.Love the blanket Joy it looks most professional.Diane Eppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227325305615990424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-78851531537254814842021-03-01T17:38:03.239+00:002021-03-01T17:38:03.239+00:00I love your new blanket. Great colour choices! It ...I love your new blanket. Great colour choices! It makes me want to learn to knit but I am assuming this is not a project for a beginner?<br /><br />Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-79912846863076313232021-03-01T10:30:48.646+00:002021-03-01T10:30:48.646+00:00I was pressure washing our drive yesterday with he...I was pressure washing our drive yesterday with help from hubby. It certainly looks a lot better and the weeds are all gone too for now.<br />There is always a bit of a battle over when Spring starts in this family as my birthday is in a few days time and I claim to be a Spring baby ..just. Have a good day xmeandmysmallcornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124121125104621376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-50323926912090967422021-03-01T09:43:55.066+00:002021-03-01T09:43:55.066+00:00Oh, yes, do be careful. A bad back would be very ...Oh, yes, do be careful. A bad back would be very awkward at the moment.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-35136866021701648292021-03-01T09:43:15.454+00:002021-03-01T09:43:15.454+00:00It feels easier with warmth, funnily enough, and s...It feels easier with warmth, funnily enough, and sitting with a cushion behind is OK too. I'll remember about ice though, thank you.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-2934504627764304262021-03-01T09:41:53.131+00:002021-03-01T09:41:53.131+00:00It is frustrating. Fortunately, it feels comforta...It is frustrating. Fortunately, it feels comfortable when I am sitting in my chair with a cushion behind me so guess what I am mostly doing today! :-)<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-44248719179261912032021-03-01T09:40:38.847+00:002021-03-01T09:40:38.847+00:00I'm glad your back is a bit better, I'm ha...I'm glad your back is a bit better, I'm having to be careful too as all this lifting and shifting for the move triggers mine so easily. It's a beautiful day here now after a very icy and misty start, hopefully you have sunshine now too. Happy St David's Day. xxSue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-59096157655754978652021-03-01T09:40:04.239+00:002021-03-01T09:40:04.239+00:00I am pleased with it - it's worked well, thank...I am pleased with it - it's worked well, thank you.<br />Happy St David's Day to you too.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-65022407042750700702021-03-01T09:39:12.099+00:002021-03-01T09:39:12.099+00:00It knitted up very quickly. I suppose Aran and si...It knitted up very quickly. I suppose Aran and size 5 needles would.<br />It's always a tricky time, isn't it, early spring/late winter. You never quite know what's going to come along.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-72078859133968274422021-03-01T09:37:26.523+00:002021-03-01T09:37:26.523+00:00It's dull and gloomy here too. Really not nic...It's dull and gloomy here too. Really not nice. Damp too, but that's Jeff pressure washing the paving.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-35218431672504206782021-03-01T09:23:24.083+00:002021-03-01T09:23:24.083+00:00Love the blanket and the intarsia/fair isle knitti...Love the blanket and the intarsia/fair isle knitting, something I still need to get to grips with, I have tried several times but never happy with the results!<br /><br />Hope your back improves quickly, have you tried ice packs?Annabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295183929417559687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-48073193103636114002021-03-01T08:51:46.220+00:002021-03-01T08:51:46.220+00:00I'm really glad your back is improving a bit. ...I'm really glad your back is improving a bit. It is so frustrating when you have a bad back isn't it. I love the blanket. xThe Love Of Nostalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070391861450946548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-2152881907651676832021-03-01T08:46:39.911+00:002021-03-01T08:46:39.911+00:00It's another beautiful morning here and I'...It's another beautiful morning here and I'm looking forward to a walk once I've finished work. <br />The blanket is gorgeous. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-44104517949807963922021-03-01T08:23:18.101+00:002021-03-01T08:23:18.101+00:00Love the blanket. The colours will cheer up any du...Love the blanket. The colours will cheer up any dull day. Just take it easy again today those beans will still be there tomorrow. Happy St. Davida day xPoppy and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042747108906113194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-65730845445683107912021-03-01T08:04:46.667+00:002021-03-01T08:04:46.667+00:00I can't believe you have knitted that blanket ...I can't believe you have knitted that blanket so quickly - it is beautiful and looks so warm and snuggly. It may look sunny here but it is bitterly cold and if I prune too early I will lose things to more cold spells to come as they always do up north.wherethejourneytakesme2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01331935561823130257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-5821562234182121472021-03-01T08:01:17.079+00:002021-03-01T08:01:17.079+00:00Not looking very spring-like out my window this mo...Not looking very spring-like out my window this morning - least it's not raining or snowing.<br />Have a gentle daySue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.com