Thursday 26 May 2011
Monday 9 May 2011
13th April 2011
My visit to see my cousin Joy was a good one. I caught the train to Carnforth where Joy met me in her lovely red mini. We decided to go to Kendal and have a browse round the town. First of all I needed a caffiene infusion so we stopped in a sweet little cafe and had a toasted tea cake and coffee, that certainly did the trick and I was ready to window shop!!
I am into collage and altered art, mixed media at the moment so I wanted to look in charity shops to see if there was anything I could find. I found a couple of bits of bobs, charity shops/boot fairs etc are great for that sort of thing, not spending a fortune and finding something different to use.
Joy bought some books for her son fairly early on in our day and ended up carrying them around with her, they were heavy, I would not have been able to carry heavy books for more than ten minutes and I would always ask the shop keeper if I can pick them up later, but Joy was adamant she was ok to carry them around!
I met Joy's son who is 13 and her lovely daughters and grandson which was great, I have met them before a long time ago when the girls were children, so it was good to meet them as adults at last.
I like Kendal, I think I would like to live near there when we are able to get a house, I really hope we find a house we can fall in love with!
I am into collage and altered art, mixed media at the moment so I wanted to look in charity shops to see if there was anything I could find. I found a couple of bits of bobs, charity shops/boot fairs etc are great for that sort of thing, not spending a fortune and finding something different to use.
Joy bought some books for her son fairly early on in our day and ended up carrying them around with her, they were heavy, I would not have been able to carry heavy books for more than ten minutes and I would always ask the shop keeper if I can pick them up later, but Joy was adamant she was ok to carry them around!
I met Joy's son who is 13 and her lovely daughters and grandson which was great, I have met them before a long time ago when the girls were children, so it was good to meet them as adults at last.
I like Kendal, I think I would like to live near there when we are able to get a house, I really hope we find a house we can fall in love with!
Monday 11 April 2011
11th April 2011
Right Ok, how long is it since I have added a post to this blog, AGES! I am far too busy to be logging in and blogging every single day, I have stuff to do, places to visit, people to spend time with and spending it writing it all down in a daily blog is too much. So, from now on I intend to be less is more if you know what I mean!
It's raining today, we have had some glorious weather the past few days, unfortunately Rich and I have had a cold/virus that I caught from the boys 2 weeks ago, :-( so not good as we have had no sleep from coughing and snoring, but we are now on the right side of it and hopefully now summer is on the way we will be able to ward off viruses more easily!
Im off to visit my cousin Joy who is on holiday in Pine lodges near Carnforth, I am going to catch the train and we will go from there. Oh and we are looking after Cassie the cat again for a few days, I will take a photo of her and blog it!
It's raining today, we have had some glorious weather the past few days, unfortunately Rich and I have had a cold/virus that I caught from the boys 2 weeks ago, :-( so not good as we have had no sleep from coughing and snoring, but we are now on the right side of it and hopefully now summer is on the way we will be able to ward off viruses more easily!
Im off to visit my cousin Joy who is on holiday in Pine lodges near Carnforth, I am going to catch the train and we will go from there. Oh and we are looking after Cassie the cat again for a few days, I will take a photo of her and blog it!
19th February 2011
Andy goes to work this morning, a couple of extra clients, Helen and I chill out with the boys, waiting for Colin and Laura to turn up from Rathmell.
They arrive at midday, there has been snow up North, which surprised me. We have some lunch, then all of us take the boys to Moors Valley Country Park, and Rosie and Tusker too, the dogs.Kim has arrived too, Helen's BF.
George had a great time, he fell over a couple of times splat in the mud, he is a trooper though and only grisled about it for a moment or two.
Kim offered to baby sit so we can all go out as a family for a meal, that was really good of her, Kim is on a diet so does not want to go for dinner, it was really kind of her to babysit. Now I know why everyone was behaving a little odd, I thought it was strange that Kim came down to Bournemouth to go on a physio course and stayed at a hotel instead of at Helen's. I know Helen had a house full but I still thought it was slightly odd.
We all dressed up, I had taken a nice dress with me to Bournemouth just in case they took me out somewhere nice for my birthday, Andy kept saying we were going to an Italian restaurant, but that wasn't true, we went to a restaurant called Lily Langtry's where they regularly do a Edwardian banquet. When I arrived all my family were there sat at the table waiting for us, I was truely shocked, some of them have come a very long way to be there for my birthday, wow!
I can honestly say it was the most memorable birthday I have ever had, all thanks to my lovely daughter Helen who organised everything down to the i's dotted and the t's crossed! I feel truely blessed to have such a lovely family. We did not get home until 1am, poor Kim sat at home looking after the boys, luckily she did not mind.
They arrive at midday, there has been snow up North, which surprised me. We have some lunch, then all of us take the boys to Moors Valley Country Park, and Rosie and Tusker too, the dogs.Kim has arrived too, Helen's BF.
George had a great time, he fell over a couple of times splat in the mud, he is a trooper though and only grisled about it for a moment or two.
Kim offered to baby sit so we can all go out as a family for a meal, that was really good of her, Kim is on a diet so does not want to go for dinner, it was really kind of her to babysit. Now I know why everyone was behaving a little odd, I thought it was strange that Kim came down to Bournemouth to go on a physio course and stayed at a hotel instead of at Helen's. I know Helen had a house full but I still thought it was slightly odd.
We all dressed up, I had taken a nice dress with me to Bournemouth just in case they took me out somewhere nice for my birthday, Andy kept saying we were going to an Italian restaurant, but that wasn't true, we went to a restaurant called Lily Langtry's where they regularly do a Edwardian banquet. When I arrived all my family were there sat at the table waiting for us, I was truely shocked, some of them have come a very long way to be there for my birthday, wow!
I can honestly say it was the most memorable birthday I have ever had, all thanks to my lovely daughter Helen who organised everything down to the i's dotted and the t's crossed! I feel truely blessed to have such a lovely family. We did not get home until 1am, poor Kim sat at home looking after the boys, luckily she did not mind.
Tuesday 8 March 2011
18th February 2011
Ah, my birthday, 50 today, eek!
The number does not really worry me, not much anyway!! I still feel young most of the time, a few more aches and pains, but I think it is our mental attitude that matters. I love doing new things, what is the point in doing the same old thing day after day, try a new food, read a different style of book, go to a different place you have never been to before, make a new friend, don't get me wrong I love routine and I find I need routine but we can become bored with life if we stay doing the same things.
There is one thing I have not been able to do for a long time and that is drive, I lost my confidence in driving and fear it immensely, I am not sure if it is something I can get over, I rely on lifts and public transport, not always convenient but that is the choice I make at the moment. So maybe my challenge for my 50th year is to give it a go again, I will let you know when I am going to do it so you can stay off the road! Just kidding!
I had a lovely day today, I am still in Bournemouth of course so I will not see Richard today but I have my lovely family here and they gave me a wonderful day. I came downstairs into the lounge, Helen had put up the birthday banner I had made for George's birthday. There were pink balloons put up and a pile of pressies on the settee! George thought they were for him which was sad for him but he has to learn that it is not always about him.
Helen and Andy gave me a beautiful Pandora bracelet and George and Harry gave me a little elephant charm to go on it. I have collected elephants for many years and have numerous elephant ornaments given to me for birthdays and christmases, but they have stopped now at my request, but a beautiful silver elephant charm is wonderful and the fact it is from my grandsons makes it even more special, I am very blessed.
Andy cooked us breakfast and we had scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on toast, croissants and chocolate pains, orange juice and toast and marmalade, a fantastic breakfast for a birthday girl!
Helen pretended to be taking me to Sainsbury's to get some shopping, but actually we were heading to Christchurch, I knew something must be going on but was not sure, I thought maybe she had to collect something for the kids or Andy. We arrived at a ceramic shop where you can paint your own design on whatever you choose such as a vase, plate or mug etc. Helen and I chose to do a mug each.
We sat down with a lovely coffee, our mug and some paints we got started. Unfortunately the shop owners ipod was not available that day so there was no music to listen to, but we were so absorbed we did not really notice. I took ages deciding my design, I wanted to do something with land art in mind and painted the land art sunwheel design created by Richard. It is one of my favourites.
I will take a photo of my mug to show you, I ran out of time doing my mug, it was time consuming and took more effort than I realised, but I still enjoyed doing it and would like to do more art on pottery etc. Helen's mug was great, she made it for Andy and did a finger print or two of skeletons. I will try and get a photo of that too.
After we left the shop we met Andy and the boys and Andy's mum and dad Diane and Keith at Harvester's. I was not sure what to expect at this pub as it is a chain of pubs and have not been impressed with other chain pubs, but I was very pleasantly surprised and would not hesitate to go back. I ordered a vegetarian pasta dish which was delicious. The boys behaved mostly, in fact Harry was the most annoying because he has developed this scream that he does very loudly if he wants attention, hopefully he will grow out that one soon!
Helen had got me a birthday cake, the sponge variety which I love, actually I love most cakes!! I always feel embarressed when there is a cake presented and I get sung Happy Birthday, but I really wouldn't have it any other way, it's not always about us is it, the loved ones who want to do something for you have as much rights in doing something nice for you whether you feel a bit embaressed or not, hopefully you get my drift!
Well there has been a lot going on as you can tell from this post. To cut it short we had pizza for tea and then bed. I had a great day.
The number does not really worry me, not much anyway!! I still feel young most of the time, a few more aches and pains, but I think it is our mental attitude that matters. I love doing new things, what is the point in doing the same old thing day after day, try a new food, read a different style of book, go to a different place you have never been to before, make a new friend, don't get me wrong I love routine and I find I need routine but we can become bored with life if we stay doing the same things.
There is one thing I have not been able to do for a long time and that is drive, I lost my confidence in driving and fear it immensely, I am not sure if it is something I can get over, I rely on lifts and public transport, not always convenient but that is the choice I make at the moment. So maybe my challenge for my 50th year is to give it a go again, I will let you know when I am going to do it so you can stay off the road! Just kidding!
I had a lovely day today, I am still in Bournemouth of course so I will not see Richard today but I have my lovely family here and they gave me a wonderful day. I came downstairs into the lounge, Helen had put up the birthday banner I had made for George's birthday. There were pink balloons put up and a pile of pressies on the settee! George thought they were for him which was sad for him but he has to learn that it is not always about him.
Helen and Andy gave me a beautiful Pandora bracelet and George and Harry gave me a little elephant charm to go on it. I have collected elephants for many years and have numerous elephant ornaments given to me for birthdays and christmases, but they have stopped now at my request, but a beautiful silver elephant charm is wonderful and the fact it is from my grandsons makes it even more special, I am very blessed.
Andy cooked us breakfast and we had scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on toast, croissants and chocolate pains, orange juice and toast and marmalade, a fantastic breakfast for a birthday girl!
Helen pretended to be taking me to Sainsbury's to get some shopping, but actually we were heading to Christchurch, I knew something must be going on but was not sure, I thought maybe she had to collect something for the kids or Andy. We arrived at a ceramic shop where you can paint your own design on whatever you choose such as a vase, plate or mug etc. Helen and I chose to do a mug each.
We sat down with a lovely coffee, our mug and some paints we got started. Unfortunately the shop owners ipod was not available that day so there was no music to listen to, but we were so absorbed we did not really notice. I took ages deciding my design, I wanted to do something with land art in mind and painted the land art sunwheel design created by Richard. It is one of my favourites.
I will take a photo of my mug to show you, I ran out of time doing my mug, it was time consuming and took more effort than I realised, but I still enjoyed doing it and would like to do more art on pottery etc. Helen's mug was great, she made it for Andy and did a finger print or two of skeletons. I will try and get a photo of that too.
After we left the shop we met Andy and the boys and Andy's mum and dad Diane and Keith at Harvester's. I was not sure what to expect at this pub as it is a chain of pubs and have not been impressed with other chain pubs, but I was very pleasantly surprised and would not hesitate to go back. I ordered a vegetarian pasta dish which was delicious. The boys behaved mostly, in fact Harry was the most annoying because he has developed this scream that he does very loudly if he wants attention, hopefully he will grow out that one soon!
Helen had got me a birthday cake, the sponge variety which I love, actually I love most cakes!! I always feel embarressed when there is a cake presented and I get sung Happy Birthday, but I really wouldn't have it any other way, it's not always about us is it, the loved ones who want to do something for you have as much rights in doing something nice for you whether you feel a bit embaressed or not, hopefully you get my drift!
Well there has been a lot going on as you can tell from this post. To cut it short we had pizza for tea and then bed. I had a great day.
17th February 2011
Had a fantastic day today, we went to Farmer Palmers near Wareham. We managed to get out early and stayed until 2pm.
George had a brilliant day, here he is with one of the guinea pigs. George was not happy when the guinea pig had to go back in his pen, he cried saying " George cuddle George cuddle" oh bless him, he is only two and can't understand why he couldn't carry on stroking him.
Here is Helen George on a trike at the farm, I pushed Harry around the track in his pushchair and Helen and George whizzed around in this!
We had a nice lunch at the farm, jacket potato and beans with salad. George played in the soft ball area, he loves soft play, and so do I!
After a round in the tractor we went home, a perfect day!
Here is Helen George on a trike at the farm, I pushed Harry around the track in his pushchair and Helen and George whizzed around in this!
We had a nice lunch at the farm, jacket potato and beans with salad. George played in the soft ball area, he loves soft play, and so do I!
After a round in the tractor we went home, a perfect day!
16th February 2011
We decided to go to Poole park, love Poole park, the train was not running which was a shame. George was very frightened of the ducks and geese so we went into the swing park. It always seems to be bitterly cold when we go to Poole park, shame as it was dry but the wind was too much. We had a good time though and the fresh air does the boys good!
15th February 2011
I sat on the train making these notes for my blog.
Journey going smoothly so far, train stopped in Reading, starts going backwards from this point which always seems odd to me, we still end up in Bournemouth though! Apparently it is raining in Bournemouth, (lovely)!
Helen and the boys will not be home until 5pm ish so I will have a couple of hours to sort myself out. Looking forward to seeing them.
Arrived in Bournemouth ok, had to wait for the bus for 25 mins. Got off one stop too early but that was ok, didn't take long to walk the rest.
Chilled out till they got home. George and Harry gave me big smiles when they saw me, :))))
Journey going smoothly so far, train stopped in Reading, starts going backwards from this point which always seems odd to me, we still end up in Bournemouth though! Apparently it is raining in Bournemouth, (lovely)!
Helen and the boys will not be home until 5pm ish so I will have a couple of hours to sort myself out. Looking forward to seeing them.
Arrived in Bournemouth ok, had to wait for the bus for 25 mins. Got off one stop too early but that was ok, didn't take long to walk the rest.
Chilled out till they got home. George and Harry gave me big smiles when they saw me, :))))
Friday 25 February 2011
14th February 2011
Off to Bournemouth tomorrow soI thought best get on with some house work and sort out my bag just in case anything needed washing.
Went to the solicitors, signed the sale of contract for the bungalow. I hope it goes through soon, not having to pay the mortgage on it will be a huge relief.
Played Harry Potter on the Wii for a couple of hours. Richard was in a grump, not sure why, but then I can't really moan I am always snappy!
Went to the solicitors, signed the sale of contract for the bungalow. I hope it goes through soon, not having to pay the mortgage on it will be a huge relief.
Played Harry Potter on the Wii for a couple of hours. Richard was in a grump, not sure why, but then I can't really moan I am always snappy!
Sunday 13 February 2011
13th February 2011
We woke up yesterday to very low cloud but dry. This
prompted us to stay in bed a lot longer than we should have as once the day started to emerge we were way behind in getting organised to get going to start our land art. You think I would have learnt by now to get things organised the night before such as sandwiches, boots etc but it seems no matter what age you are if you are inclinded to be unorganised then that is how it is!!
We set off to Clougha to get a slab of rock for Richard, he to use a certain type of rock so Clougha is the best place. We then came back home to collect our welllies!!!! That done, we set off for the Forest of Bowland where we set up a camp for the afternoon!
I then decided I ought to eat some lunch, it was nearly 2.30pm by now and I was feeling hungry, when I start to do land art or any art I get very absorbed and forget about eating or drinking until I start to feel very grumpy and the art isn't going to plan, which is probably due to low blood sugar causing a lack of proper concentration. Richard notices it in me straight away and I get reprimanded for not taking care of myself!
I wanted to make something with mud and I am particulary fascinated with Frasers Spiral
prompted us to stay in bed a lot longer than we should have as once the day started to emerge we were way behind in getting organised to get going to start our land art. You think I would have learnt by now to get things organised the night before such as sandwiches, boots etc but it seems no matter what age you are if you are inclinded to be unorganised then that is how it is!!
We set off to Clougha to get a slab of rock for Richard, he to use a certain type of rock so Clougha is the best place. We then came back home to collect our welllies!!!! That done, we set off for the Forest of Bowland where we set up a camp for the afternoon!
First of all I made this, I found a very good silver birch log which I used to make the main V shape in between the two trees. Then I scoured for some good branches to lodge in. It wasn't easy to find the branches, there lots around bu they were too soft to use. I was trying to make a very modern looking piece of land art and I was pleased with the effect I managed to create.
I then decided I ought to eat some lunch, it was nearly 2.30pm by now and I was feeling hungry, when I start to do land art or any art I get very absorbed and forget about eating or drinking until I start to feel very grumpy and the art isn't going to plan, which is probably due to low blood sugar causing a lack of proper concentration. Richard notices it in me straight away and I get reprimanded for not taking care of myself!
I wanted to make something with mud and I am particulary fascinated with Frasers Spiral
Friday 11 February 2011
11th February 2011
Been a funny day today, not got into a good flow with anything, flitting from this to that and not achieving a lot.
The weather started off dull and drizzly, temperature around 8 which is where it has stayed most of the day. The sun tried to emerge around lunch time but only briefly.
President Mubarak stepped down from power today, I have been watching the BBC news, when it was announced that he was stepping down there was a huge roar from the Egyptians in Tahrir Square. I have never taken much notice of what goes on in Egypt until now, I did not know that the Mubarak regime was bad and that the people hated him and had been repressed by his regime for many years. I am so glad that they have been brave in holding the 3 week protests to rid him of his power and will keep watching to see what happens to them in the future. We might get fed up with our government in this country sometimes but at least we are able to live our lives freely and have the freedom of speech.
We went into town at lunch time, I collected my train tickets for my trip to Bournemouth, looking forward to seeing Harry and George again. The ticket cost me £50.00 one way, I am hoping to get a lift with Colin and Laura on the way back. Colin and Laura are planning on going down on Saturday 19th as they want to collect a load of baby gear from Helen. Now Colin has a nice car I don't mind travelling 6 hours in the car with him, it was pretty awful in his old banger the last time I travelled down South with them!
I bought some spray paint for my Gormley sculpture, I'm really looking forward to using it!
You know when you get that afternoon sleepy eyed lull after lunch, that was me, I could not keep my eyes open so I went for a snooze, how lucky am I that I am able to do that when I feel like it! Sometimes when I look at other peoples blogs with lots of pictures of art and craft they have done that day I am very jeolous and wonder how they manage to get all these things done and write about it, so that is my next challenge to put more effort into doing some art everyday, it makes it sound like I do not want to do it, I do, but I let other things get in the way which I am not going to do anymore!
We are going out to do some art tomorrow, look forward to that.
J.
The weather started off dull and drizzly, temperature around 8 which is where it has stayed most of the day. The sun tried to emerge around lunch time but only briefly.
President Mubarak stepped down from power today, I have been watching the BBC news, when it was announced that he was stepping down there was a huge roar from the Egyptians in Tahrir Square. I have never taken much notice of what goes on in Egypt until now, I did not know that the Mubarak regime was bad and that the people hated him and had been repressed by his regime for many years. I am so glad that they have been brave in holding the 3 week protests to rid him of his power and will keep watching to see what happens to them in the future. We might get fed up with our government in this country sometimes but at least we are able to live our lives freely and have the freedom of speech.
We went into town at lunch time, I collected my train tickets for my trip to Bournemouth, looking forward to seeing Harry and George again. The ticket cost me £50.00 one way, I am hoping to get a lift with Colin and Laura on the way back. Colin and Laura are planning on going down on Saturday 19th as they want to collect a load of baby gear from Helen. Now Colin has a nice car I don't mind travelling 6 hours in the car with him, it was pretty awful in his old banger the last time I travelled down South with them!
I bought some spray paint for my Gormley sculpture, I'm really looking forward to using it!
You know when you get that afternoon sleepy eyed lull after lunch, that was me, I could not keep my eyes open so I went for a snooze, how lucky am I that I am able to do that when I feel like it! Sometimes when I look at other peoples blogs with lots of pictures of art and craft they have done that day I am very jeolous and wonder how they manage to get all these things done and write about it, so that is my next challenge to put more effort into doing some art everyday, it makes it sound like I do not want to do it, I do, but I let other things get in the way which I am not going to do anymore!
We are going out to do some art tomorrow, look forward to that.
J.
Thursday 10 February 2011
10th February 2011
I've not had the chance to catch up until today.
Monday 6th Feb was extremely windy with intermittent showers. Carol and I met up from the shop to go for a walk. We had planned to do Nicky Nook but unfortunately Carol had to be back for 1pm so I decided to take her on our canal round. Carol is local to the area and has lived here all her life, she is in her late 50's but has never done the walk, only the canal section.
Carol's dog Benji a super 7 year old black and white collie had never been over a stile in his life before, I have to say I was amazed. He was nervous about going over and we ended up have to drag him across unless we were able to get him to go underneath!
There are spring lambs in the fields already, we kept Benji on the lead as he has not had experience of sheep, Carol seemed to think that because he is a sheep dog that he automatically would be ok with them, but that is not true, a dog is a dog and they are trained to be ok with sheep and are not always naturally sheep friendly!
I slipped going down the steep hill, I had hold of Benji on his lead and he pulled but not excessively, the problem was all the rain we have had lately, the ground is completely sodden, no grip on my very worn boots so it was inevitable I would end of on my arse! Luckily it was a soft landing and the only way I suffered was from embarressment and having a brown bottom!
We arrived back home safely and I waved Carol goodbye. It was a good walk, I liked being able to take someone out who is new to country walking and showing them a different side to it. We will be going out again next month!
Tuesday 8th February.
I spent quite a few hours drumming up business for the land art workshops, writing letters to schools etc, I was pleased as I managed to get quite a bit done, the sense of achievement was good! I popped over to Ginny's my neighbour for a cuppa, she is a drama lovvie and has her own business running drama classes. I wanted to see Cassie the cat, I have missed Cassie since Ginny came home from Australia, Cassie remembered me and let me stroke her and pick her up.
I took over our land art books for Ginny to have a look at and she was impressed enough to ring me and say how amazed she is by the sculptures. Even though I had explained what we do she had no idea what land art really meant. Apparently she has a friend who is an artist and runs her own studio, Ginny wants to show her the books, it will be interesting to hear what another artist makes of them.
Wed 9th February
Off to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park today. We wanted to see the David Nash exhibition again, before it ends on the 28th February. It completely blew us away the first time we went. David's sculptures are amazing, the amount of work he must put into each one. The smell, the texture and colours of the wood made the senses go into overtime. I wish we could have the park to ourselves, it wasn't busy at all, but I would love to walk around it with no one else about, I would also love to meet David Nash and see where he works at his Church in Wales.
We had fish and chips from the local chippie when we got back, it was getting on and we did not feel like cooking, a good day.
10th
It was foggy first thing this morning. It hung around until about 10ish then the sun broke through. It has been a lovely sunny day all day, the washing is out and even though it is sunny I am not sure it will dry as there is very little wind. I have been finishing off my school land art letters and I am glad to say I have finished all the local Lancashire schools, some I will send via email, Im sure it will get more attention via email, I really hope I get at least one booking!
I have a lot of art inspiration going on in my head at the moment. One in particular is starting to forge ahead. I am creating a Anthony Gormley sculpture and I will post a photo on here as soon as it is finished. I just hope it lives up to my expectations and Mr Gormley's presuming he will ever see it!
Anyway, I think I might get on with something else now that does not involve the computer, my hands are feeling quite achey from all the key board work I have done today!
J.
Monday 6th Feb was extremely windy with intermittent showers. Carol and I met up from the shop to go for a walk. We had planned to do Nicky Nook but unfortunately Carol had to be back for 1pm so I decided to take her on our canal round. Carol is local to the area and has lived here all her life, she is in her late 50's but has never done the walk, only the canal section.
Carol's dog Benji a super 7 year old black and white collie had never been over a stile in his life before, I have to say I was amazed. He was nervous about going over and we ended up have to drag him across unless we were able to get him to go underneath!
There are spring lambs in the fields already, we kept Benji on the lead as he has not had experience of sheep, Carol seemed to think that because he is a sheep dog that he automatically would be ok with them, but that is not true, a dog is a dog and they are trained to be ok with sheep and are not always naturally sheep friendly!
I slipped going down the steep hill, I had hold of Benji on his lead and he pulled but not excessively, the problem was all the rain we have had lately, the ground is completely sodden, no grip on my very worn boots so it was inevitable I would end of on my arse! Luckily it was a soft landing and the only way I suffered was from embarressment and having a brown bottom!
We arrived back home safely and I waved Carol goodbye. It was a good walk, I liked being able to take someone out who is new to country walking and showing them a different side to it. We will be going out again next month!
Tuesday 8th February.
I spent quite a few hours drumming up business for the land art workshops, writing letters to schools etc, I was pleased as I managed to get quite a bit done, the sense of achievement was good! I popped over to Ginny's my neighbour for a cuppa, she is a drama lovvie and has her own business running drama classes. I wanted to see Cassie the cat, I have missed Cassie since Ginny came home from Australia, Cassie remembered me and let me stroke her and pick her up.
I took over our land art books for Ginny to have a look at and she was impressed enough to ring me and say how amazed she is by the sculptures. Even though I had explained what we do she had no idea what land art really meant. Apparently she has a friend who is an artist and runs her own studio, Ginny wants to show her the books, it will be interesting to hear what another artist makes of them.
Wed 9th February
Off to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park today. We wanted to see the David Nash exhibition again, before it ends on the 28th February. It completely blew us away the first time we went. David's sculptures are amazing, the amount of work he must put into each one. The smell, the texture and colours of the wood made the senses go into overtime. I wish we could have the park to ourselves, it wasn't busy at all, but I would love to walk around it with no one else about, I would also love to meet David Nash and see where he works at his Church in Wales.
We had fish and chips from the local chippie when we got back, it was getting on and we did not feel like cooking, a good day.
10th
It was foggy first thing this morning. It hung around until about 10ish then the sun broke through. It has been a lovely sunny day all day, the washing is out and even though it is sunny I am not sure it will dry as there is very little wind. I have been finishing off my school land art letters and I am glad to say I have finished all the local Lancashire schools, some I will send via email, Im sure it will get more attention via email, I really hope I get at least one booking!
I have a lot of art inspiration going on in my head at the moment. One in particular is starting to forge ahead. I am creating a Anthony Gormley sculpture and I will post a photo on here as soon as it is finished. I just hope it lives up to my expectations and Mr Gormley's presuming he will ever see it!
Anyway, I think I might get on with something else now that does not involve the computer, my hands are feeling quite achey from all the key board work I have done today!
J.
Monday 7 February 2011
6th February 2011
Another wet and windy day, we have been very bad as we did not get up until 12pm, wow how bad is that! I feel like a teenager again! I do feel guilty getting up that late, but doing it once in a blue moon I won't beat myself up too much about it!
We had brunch then went for a stroll around the cemetry and park. Read books, watched telly, that's it for the day! Rich cooked delicous spicy meat balls for tea. Here's hoping next weekend is drier and brighter!
J.
We had brunch then went for a stroll around the cemetry and park. Read books, watched telly, that's it for the day! Rich cooked delicous spicy meat balls for tea. Here's hoping next weekend is drier and brighter!
J.
5th February 2011
Rich is fed up with me feeling sorry for myself and has decided it is definitely de-hydration rather than a continual cold. All day I have been plied with pint glasses of water and even though I hate to admit it I am starting to feeling better.
We went to the library in protest against the government closing libraries, they think that libraries are outdated and too much of an exspense for the government to bear. This is not good news as librarys are a vital facility for many people. Once they have gone they will never come back, the governement just seem to be taking away things that will never be replaced, it's wrong and it seems to be the average working family that are going to be suffering from their cutbacks, where as the wealthier in our society have probably never been in a library and why should they when they can afford to buy their children any books they need! We took out quite a few books, mostly art books and went home.
The weather is horrible again so does not inspire to get you out on a walk or doing land art! Rich cooked us dal bhat for tea which was lovely, it has been a simple and nice day, what more could you ask for.
J.
We went to the library in protest against the government closing libraries, they think that libraries are outdated and too much of an exspense for the government to bear. This is not good news as librarys are a vital facility for many people. Once they have gone they will never come back, the governement just seem to be taking away things that will never be replaced, it's wrong and it seems to be the average working family that are going to be suffering from their cutbacks, where as the wealthier in our society have probably never been in a library and why should they when they can afford to buy their children any books they need! We took out quite a few books, mostly art books and went home.
The weather is horrible again so does not inspire to get you out on a walk or doing land art! Rich cooked us dal bhat for tea which was lovely, it has been a simple and nice day, what more could you ask for.
J.
4th February 2011
Had a day of not doing a lot, this cold is very stubborn and if it did not affect my head so much I would be ok, but I just can't shift the headache.
Went to Colin and Laura's, Colin loved his birthday pressie, I bought him a Somerset Monopoly as he was born in Weston-Super-Mare which was actuallyin Avon at the time 1980 then they changed it to Somerset!
We had a nice meal out at a pub in Giggleswick. Even though I was not feeling great I was determined to enjoy myself and I did.
The wind and rain have been howling all day and it was pretty fierce and on our way home, lots of things being blown about, the weather up North has been pretty dismal of late!
J.
Went to Colin and Laura's, Colin loved his birthday pressie, I bought him a Somerset Monopoly as he was born in Weston-Super-Mare which was actuallyin Avon at the time 1980 then they changed it to Somerset!
We had a nice meal out at a pub in Giggleswick. Even though I was not feeling great I was determined to enjoy myself and I did.
The wind and rain have been howling all day and it was pretty fierce and on our way home, lots of things being blown about, the weather up North has been pretty dismal of late!
J.
Saturday 5 February 2011
3rd February 2011
Colin's birthday today,31 years old! I feel far to young to have a son of 31 years, I still feel 31 myself, mentally anyway!
Not seeing Coling today, catching up with him tomorrow evening.
Feeling a bit rough today, all the dust on top of my cold has not done me a lot of good. Just going to get on with sorting out the piles of paper work and then will have a chill out this afternoon.
Went to the shop to see Carol, we are planning on doing a walk on Monday, Im going to take her to Nicky Nook. Carol is not a big walker and suggested a walk with no hills, Nicky Nook only has one hill 230 metres, I'm hoping she will be ok with that, there is a wooden seat half way up a convenient rest stop if necessary.
Had a bacon sandwich for lunch, and a custard tart from the shop. Rich gets home about 6pm today. Have made turkey fricasse from turkey left over at Christmas for tea tonight.
J.
Not seeing Coling today, catching up with him tomorrow evening.
Feeling a bit rough today, all the dust on top of my cold has not done me a lot of good. Just going to get on with sorting out the piles of paper work and then will have a chill out this afternoon.
Went to the shop to see Carol, we are planning on doing a walk on Monday, Im going to take her to Nicky Nook. Carol is not a big walker and suggested a walk with no hills, Nicky Nook only has one hill 230 metres, I'm hoping she will be ok with that, there is a wooden seat half way up a convenient rest stop if necessary.
Had a bacon sandwich for lunch, and a custard tart from the shop. Rich gets home about 6pm today. Have made turkey fricasse from turkey left over at Christmas for tea tonight.
J.
Wednesday 2 February 2011
2nd February 2011
Oh my what a day it has been so far, I have had enough now and will be winding down very soon. Rich left early to go to Tunbridge Wells, I got up not long after wanting to start on my re-organsing the spare room!
I had brekkie then started to make Colin's birthday card, painted some watercolour paper green, let it dry, painted a leaf lovely colours and then stamped it on the waterpaper. Stuck the paper to a blank card and hey presto a card for Colin, not too bad if I say so myself!
Then started on the spare room, OMG, I wish I had not started this, the dust is immense, I can never get in there, Rich has it so cluttered up it just gets left and every time I walk past it I cringe, it upsets me it is like it and I have been wanting to do it for ages, I was hoping he would go to TW so I could get on with it. But after an hour I was seriously beginning to regret it. I have moved the furniture around, unplugged all the computer stuff so I could dust and sort that out and now I have been putting everything back, except the wires for the computer as I do not know where they go! Luckily I have this laptop!
Im almost getting there, seem to have more stuff than when I started but I will find somewhere for it to go. Lots of paperwork all over the place, I think that is a job for tomorrow. I will just make a space to get into bed for later and that will be it! I put a lot of stuff in the bedroom to make room to move, it is looking better so it has been worth it in the end. Have a very dusty throat, it would have killed Rich, he suffers from dust allergy so I suppose it was good to do it when he is not here.
Think I might have omelete salad for tea if I have the energy to do it, if not it will be a tin of soup! Been raining most of the day, very windy, the temperature has gone up to 9, Im not going to bother going out, get this job done first. It is getting dark out now, nearly 4pm.
J.
I had brekkie then started to make Colin's birthday card, painted some watercolour paper green, let it dry, painted a leaf lovely colours and then stamped it on the waterpaper. Stuck the paper to a blank card and hey presto a card for Colin, not too bad if I say so myself!
Then started on the spare room, OMG, I wish I had not started this, the dust is immense, I can never get in there, Rich has it so cluttered up it just gets left and every time I walk past it I cringe, it upsets me it is like it and I have been wanting to do it for ages, I was hoping he would go to TW so I could get on with it. But after an hour I was seriously beginning to regret it. I have moved the furniture around, unplugged all the computer stuff so I could dust and sort that out and now I have been putting everything back, except the wires for the computer as I do not know where they go! Luckily I have this laptop!
Im almost getting there, seem to have more stuff than when I started but I will find somewhere for it to go. Lots of paperwork all over the place, I think that is a job for tomorrow. I will just make a space to get into bed for later and that will be it! I put a lot of stuff in the bedroom to make room to move, it is looking better so it has been worth it in the end. Have a very dusty throat, it would have killed Rich, he suffers from dust allergy so I suppose it was good to do it when he is not here.
Think I might have omelete salad for tea if I have the energy to do it, if not it will be a tin of soup! Been raining most of the day, very windy, the temperature has gone up to 9, Im not going to bother going out, get this job done first. It is getting dark out now, nearly 4pm.
J.
1st February 2011
Started off cloudy and murky this morning, by 10am the sun started to show itself. Feeling a bit low today, early night tonight I think.
Went to Abbeystead for a walk lunchtime, some of the lake still covered in ice even though the temperature is up to 8 today. It is a very muddy boggy place, the weir is impressive looking and we studied it deciding if it would be safe to slide down it on a lilo! A bit further down from the weir is a big drop, so I don't think so!
Helen phoned this afternoon, her GP thinks she has shingles, hope not, so she is not feeling great. The boys are staying with granny Curtis tonight, she has them for two days while Helen is at work.
Rich is off to Tunbridge Wells tomorrow, work! He is not too happy about that. I will be able to get on with some jobs , no unit to play my music though, shame! He will not be back until Thursday night, so it is just me and Lottie for 2 days, :-(
Time to get on with dinner, tuna bake.
J
Went to Abbeystead for a walk lunchtime, some of the lake still covered in ice even though the temperature is up to 8 today. It is a very muddy boggy place, the weir is impressive looking and we studied it deciding if it would be safe to slide down it on a lilo! A bit further down from the weir is a big drop, so I don't think so!
Helen phoned this afternoon, her GP thinks she has shingles, hope not, so she is not feeling great. The boys are staying with granny Curtis tonight, she has them for two days while Helen is at work.
Rich is off to Tunbridge Wells tomorrow, work! He is not too happy about that. I will be able to get on with some jobs , no unit to play my music though, shame! He will not be back until Thursday night, so it is just me and Lottie for 2 days, :-(
Time to get on with dinner, tuna bake.
J
Monday 31 January 2011
31st January 2011
Ahh the last day of January 2011, the days are already starting to get longer, the birds are busy getting ready for little ones and the spring flowers are starting to poke their heads through, even though winter has not left us yet, there is a feeling in the air of spring to come.
The temperature is still low today 2, so not particualry warm. cloudy and grey, but it still feels good out there. I hung the sheets out on the washing line, brave or daft we will see, while I was out there the air felt good. Going for a walk at lunch time, putting the run off for a another couple of days, the cold is still lingering and I think a walk will do me more good. So off to do that now, it is 12pm already, where does time go to?
Went to Clougha for our run, I did do a bit of a run, once you get going it's not too bad. It was cold and the ground was hard from the ice and cold temperature, lots of grouse kept flying out from the heather and wild blueberry bushes which made me jump, the grouse that is not the bushes! There is a new crowd of sheep at the bottom of Clougha, they looked at me with amused faces, looking up as I ran past and then carried on with eating their patch of grass! Sheep are so funny!
Showered as soon as we got in, needed to warm up and have some lunch. Watched my daily episode of Drs, finished sorting out the bedroom, phoned Auntie Wendy re: Jen, poor Auntie Jen has a brain tumour, it was first diagnosed almost 2 years ago and she was only given months to live, it has been a living hell for her, chemotherapy for nearly 18 months, which did not work one little bit, and now just waiting for the inevitable, she is only 60, it's so sad.
Dinner salmon fillets with veg and home made potato wedges, played a hour or two of Harry Potter on the Wii, nearly time for bed! Another day tomorrow!
J.
The temperature is still low today 2, so not particualry warm. cloudy and grey, but it still feels good out there. I hung the sheets out on the washing line, brave or daft we will see, while I was out there the air felt good. Going for a walk at lunch time, putting the run off for a another couple of days, the cold is still lingering and I think a walk will do me more good. So off to do that now, it is 12pm already, where does time go to?
Went to Clougha for our run, I did do a bit of a run, once you get going it's not too bad. It was cold and the ground was hard from the ice and cold temperature, lots of grouse kept flying out from the heather and wild blueberry bushes which made me jump, the grouse that is not the bushes! There is a new crowd of sheep at the bottom of Clougha, they looked at me with amused faces, looking up as I ran past and then carried on with eating their patch of grass! Sheep are so funny!
Showered as soon as we got in, needed to warm up and have some lunch. Watched my daily episode of Drs, finished sorting out the bedroom, phoned Auntie Wendy re: Jen, poor Auntie Jen has a brain tumour, it was first diagnosed almost 2 years ago and she was only given months to live, it has been a living hell for her, chemotherapy for nearly 18 months, which did not work one little bit, and now just waiting for the inevitable, she is only 60, it's so sad.
Dinner salmon fillets with veg and home made potato wedges, played a hour or two of Harry Potter on the Wii, nearly time for bed! Another day tomorrow!
J.
Sunday 30 January 2011
30th January 2011
I can't believe it is so long since I put anything into my diary.
Just a quick up date from the 18th. We went running over Clougha on the Tuesday, the weather was good, I enjoyed the run a lot. On Wed 19th we did a walk over Nicky Nook, I like Nicky Nook, it always reminds me of the hills in Devon. Thursday 20th I went to the hairdressers, it is a newly opened shop, Jan the hairdresser works on her own at the moment, I was her only for customer for two and half hours! That is how long I was in there! I had a non permanent colour and cut and blow dry and was pleased with the result. Thursday afternoon I packed ready to go to Bournemouth and tidied up the house.
Friday 21st caught the 8.57am train to Bournemouth, changed at Wolverhampton, all went smooth arriving in Bournmeouth at 2.10pm. Helen, Andy and the boys met me at the station. Andy was going on a course in London so left us at 3pm. Helen and I took the boys to the park, it is lovely to see them, they are so gorgeous.
Saturday 22nd, day before George's birthday! Took them to Honey Farm, had a lovely time although it was bitterly cold. George had the pant's scared off by a loud cockerall which was funny for us but not for George! I bought him a marshmallow cone and a gingerbread man. We went home and Helen and I started to make George's birthday cake, a Wilson train from Chuggington. It looks good! Exhausting! Andy arrives home at 8.30pm we are all tired and retire early.
Sunday 23rd. George's birthday. Helen has put up the banner I made for his birthday, and I am quite proud of it, looks great up on the wall. George stared at it and said oooh! He has lots of presents already and gets stuck in. George is into postman pat at the moment, most of his presents have a postman Pat or Chuggington theme!
George has a party arranged at a local fitness club where they have soft play, 15 children and their parents! It was exhausting but great fun, they had a birthday lunch which was sandwiches, cake and fruit. A good birthday!
Monday 24th. Helen goes off to work and Im left looking after George and Harry, they were very good boys, Harry had a morning nap and George and I played trains and whatever else George wanted to do! Went to the park, had lunch, George and Harry then both had an afternoon nap (bliss) watched neighbours, Helen home at 4.30pm.
Tuesday 25th Helen off to work, looking after boys, have caught a cold and feel like death, the worst headache for a long time. Phoned Helen at lunch she is coming home, feel a bit of a failure like I have let her down, but could not cope with the boys and such a debilitating headache. Went to bed.
Wednsday 26th Headache mostly gone, still feeling unwell but ok enough to look after the boys. The boys are feeling unwell too. George is very pale and quiet. We eventually get out to the park at 3.30pm but George was not really in the mood, but we needed some fresh air so I persevered..
Thursday 27th Had to go to the bungalow to sort out the notes and x-rays, sorted them out for disposal, Thank goodness that job is done. Just the desk, computer station and junk in the shed to get rid of. Bungalow is looking very sad and unloved. Felt sad and stressed and cold no heating and trying to snow.
Friday 28th 9.55am train back to Lancaster via London. Have to catch the tube on my own today, Janice is busy. Bit nervous but I want to get over the hurdle of being scared of doing it on my own. Get my tube ticket £4.00 and make my way to the Northern line to Euston station. Find it ok, get on, after 2 stops I think I might be on the wrong one so get off and go back to Waterloo tube, but I realise I had been on the right one so get on the next one that comes along. Get to Euston, have a hour to kill before my train. Wander around looking a the shops and people, a bit souless train stations, they try to make it pleasant but it does not work, I think being a sensitive person does not help, too many people, lots of rushing around, noise, cold, tired, don't like it! Buy myself some lunch from M&S, sandwich etc. Get on train at 13.33. Get home 16.26pm. Im glad Im home!
Saturday 29th. Don't rush to get up, but should really as it is a lovely cold bright day. Poached egg and toast for brekkie and a slice of toast and marmalade, I like weekend breakfasts, relaxed and usually Richard cooks it which I love. Go to Tythe barn wood, a fellow flickr friend who owns a local wood has let us use it for our land art. Still feeling under the weather, I can't muster the effort to do any land art which annoys me, but not enough to make me do any! Rich makes a lovely little paper birch bark sculpture. Jacket potato and beans for tea and watch a film called The Kite Runner, which was very good.
Sunday 30th. Have caught up with my blog now, Cold, dry, damp looking, grey day. Poached egg for breakfast again. Went to a local boot fair, a particulary rubbish one, literally, so much dros for sale, disapointed. Looking for barbie dolls to buy, found none! Persuaded Rich to drive to White Lund where they have have a regular car boot there. In the middle of a industrial estate down a bumpy lane, wondering if we were going to get mugged. Not many cars there, in a covered unit is an array of more junk, but in amongst it what do we find, dozens of barbies and ken's, wey hey, dabby doozie, my happy exclamation words! Bought ten of them, need to get going on that project, it is going to be great, and a laugh!
Not going to get up to much else today, Rich is doing some overtime for work. Im going to have a tidy up and then prepare myself for many tasks for this week.
J
Just a quick up date from the 18th. We went running over Clougha on the Tuesday, the weather was good, I enjoyed the run a lot. On Wed 19th we did a walk over Nicky Nook, I like Nicky Nook, it always reminds me of the hills in Devon. Thursday 20th I went to the hairdressers, it is a newly opened shop, Jan the hairdresser works on her own at the moment, I was her only for customer for two and half hours! That is how long I was in there! I had a non permanent colour and cut and blow dry and was pleased with the result. Thursday afternoon I packed ready to go to Bournemouth and tidied up the house.
Friday 21st caught the 8.57am train to Bournemouth, changed at Wolverhampton, all went smooth arriving in Bournmeouth at 2.10pm. Helen, Andy and the boys met me at the station. Andy was going on a course in London so left us at 3pm. Helen and I took the boys to the park, it is lovely to see them, they are so gorgeous.
Saturday 22nd, day before George's birthday! Took them to Honey Farm, had a lovely time although it was bitterly cold. George had the pant's scared off by a loud cockerall which was funny for us but not for George! I bought him a marshmallow cone and a gingerbread man. We went home and Helen and I started to make George's birthday cake, a Wilson train from Chuggington. It looks good! Exhausting! Andy arrives home at 8.30pm we are all tired and retire early.
Sunday 23rd. George's birthday. Helen has put up the banner I made for his birthday, and I am quite proud of it, looks great up on the wall. George stared at it and said oooh! He has lots of presents already and gets stuck in. George is into postman pat at the moment, most of his presents have a postman Pat or Chuggington theme!
George has a party arranged at a local fitness club where they have soft play, 15 children and their parents! It was exhausting but great fun, they had a birthday lunch which was sandwiches, cake and fruit. A good birthday!
Monday 24th. Helen goes off to work and Im left looking after George and Harry, they were very good boys, Harry had a morning nap and George and I played trains and whatever else George wanted to do! Went to the park, had lunch, George and Harry then both had an afternoon nap (bliss) watched neighbours, Helen home at 4.30pm.
Tuesday 25th Helen off to work, looking after boys, have caught a cold and feel like death, the worst headache for a long time. Phoned Helen at lunch she is coming home, feel a bit of a failure like I have let her down, but could not cope with the boys and such a debilitating headache. Went to bed.
Wednsday 26th Headache mostly gone, still feeling unwell but ok enough to look after the boys. The boys are feeling unwell too. George is very pale and quiet. We eventually get out to the park at 3.30pm but George was not really in the mood, but we needed some fresh air so I persevered..
Thursday 27th Had to go to the bungalow to sort out the notes and x-rays, sorted them out for disposal, Thank goodness that job is done. Just the desk, computer station and junk in the shed to get rid of. Bungalow is looking very sad and unloved. Felt sad and stressed and cold no heating and trying to snow.
Friday 28th 9.55am train back to Lancaster via London. Have to catch the tube on my own today, Janice is busy. Bit nervous but I want to get over the hurdle of being scared of doing it on my own. Get my tube ticket £4.00 and make my way to the Northern line to Euston station. Find it ok, get on, after 2 stops I think I might be on the wrong one so get off and go back to Waterloo tube, but I realise I had been on the right one so get on the next one that comes along. Get to Euston, have a hour to kill before my train. Wander around looking a the shops and people, a bit souless train stations, they try to make it pleasant but it does not work, I think being a sensitive person does not help, too many people, lots of rushing around, noise, cold, tired, don't like it! Buy myself some lunch from M&S, sandwich etc. Get on train at 13.33. Get home 16.26pm. Im glad Im home!
Saturday 29th. Don't rush to get up, but should really as it is a lovely cold bright day. Poached egg and toast for brekkie and a slice of toast and marmalade, I like weekend breakfasts, relaxed and usually Richard cooks it which I love. Go to Tythe barn wood, a fellow flickr friend who owns a local wood has let us use it for our land art. Still feeling under the weather, I can't muster the effort to do any land art which annoys me, but not enough to make me do any! Rich makes a lovely little paper birch bark sculpture. Jacket potato and beans for tea and watch a film called The Kite Runner, which was very good.
Sunday 30th. Have caught up with my blog now, Cold, dry, damp looking, grey day. Poached egg for breakfast again. Went to a local boot fair, a particulary rubbish one, literally, so much dros for sale, disapointed. Looking for barbie dolls to buy, found none! Persuaded Rich to drive to White Lund where they have have a regular car boot there. In the middle of a industrial estate down a bumpy lane, wondering if we were going to get mugged. Not many cars there, in a covered unit is an array of more junk, but in amongst it what do we find, dozens of barbies and ken's, wey hey, dabby doozie, my happy exclamation words! Bought ten of them, need to get going on that project, it is going to be great, and a laugh!
Not going to get up to much else today, Rich is doing some overtime for work. Im going to have a tidy up and then prepare myself for many tasks for this week.
J
Monday 17 January 2011
17th January 2011
Four days since I last did a blog entry, it is not easy finding the time or the inclination on some days, but that must surely mean there will be more to write, (probably not)!
Going back to Thursday 13th, lunch time we did our canal round, I like the canal walk. We go over the fields initially, it is a pleasant section of the walk, lots of sheep and soon they will be bearing spring lambs. They are so cute when little and they gather in small groups creating havoc. Last spring we watched while a large group of lambs congregated together and then proceeded to run the whole length of the field jumping and skipping as they ran, they did this half a dozen times, they also had a leader and he or she took great delight in getting the followers to chase up and down the field. The mum's took no notice whatsoever and continued to have their heads down chewing the grass!
We popped into the shop to get provisions and I had a quick chat to Carol and Chris.
Friday 14th we went to Glasson dock to do a bit of bird watching. I managed to get my dad's telescope from the house in Devon we went there in November last year and now we regularly take it out to do a bit of bird watching. I did not think I would ever get into bird watching but now I kind of like it. It is relaxing and seeing them close up with the telescope is great. I have been letting Rich do all the spotting as I find looking through binoculars sets off my vertigo, quite a few days last week I was having vertigo episodes, maybe it is something to do with my headaches, I don't know, but anyway I seem ok today so that is good, and I hope it continues to be so.
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th were both miserable days, the rain just did not stop, lots of floods all over the place. The temperature was staying at a steady 9/10 outside too, but because it was so damp I felt chilly, I much prefer the dry cold days, at least you can wrap up and get out.
I walked to the shop as I needed to pop into the hairdressers for a colour test, it is the first time I have been asked to pop in for a colour allergy test. I have not been to this hairdressers before, previous places I have been to have never offered an allergy test for hair colour and I think maybe they should!
The last place I went to did such a poor job I decided to not go there again and so I am going somewhere new, it is a newly set up local hairdressers, Jan Kent the hairdresser is about my age and seemed pleasant enough, fingers crossed she is a good hairdresser too!
The rest of Saturday was spent watching TV and reading, can't be bad can it!
Sunday was a washout too, we got up late, had a breafast of poached egg and toast and marmalade then went off down the town to get George's birthday present, he will be 2 years on Sunday 23rd! We bought him a 5 hour postman pat dvd and a hooded camoflauge fleece top, Im sure his mum will appreciate both!
We then ended up treating ourselves to a Wii Harry Potter game and a Pikmin game. The Harry Potter game was very absorbing and a couple of hours flew by very quickly. We had beans on toast for dinner as we could not find the energy to cook anything then watched a very interesting art programe on a artist called Peter Howson, his work was amazing I was very moved by a lot of his work. All day I have been wanting to Google him and gain more info on his work but have not yet had time. If I could paint even a tiny amount in the skill he has I would be happy.
Monday 17th
A much brighter day today, the sun has even shown it's face and about time too. It is supposed to be high pressure all week so with any luck it is going to be sunny ALL week. I managed to get up quite early compared to my previous few weeks, 7.30am , it was great, managed to get so much done this morning, cooking a bit of cleaning and put together George's birthday banner, YEY! Now I just need to get the sewing manchine on it to finish off the binding, I had a bit of trouble with the machine so I have left it now till tomorrow, I'm a bit bannered out for the moment.
We are still looking after Cassie the cat across the road, I have been going over there about 3.30pm taking across a cup of tea with me and some biscuits and watch deal or no deal, and of course Cassie gets some company and a cuddle!! Ginny her mum get's back on Friday, I go off to Bournemouth for a week to stay with Helen, Andy and the boys. Looking forward to that, I'm doing the child care for the beginning of next week so that should be fun, I hope it is going to be dry so we can go to the park!
Best get some tea on now, chicken drum sticks in a sticky spicy sauce, yum!
J
Going back to Thursday 13th, lunch time we did our canal round, I like the canal walk. We go over the fields initially, it is a pleasant section of the walk, lots of sheep and soon they will be bearing spring lambs. They are so cute when little and they gather in small groups creating havoc. Last spring we watched while a large group of lambs congregated together and then proceeded to run the whole length of the field jumping and skipping as they ran, they did this half a dozen times, they also had a leader and he or she took great delight in getting the followers to chase up and down the field. The mum's took no notice whatsoever and continued to have their heads down chewing the grass!
We popped into the shop to get provisions and I had a quick chat to Carol and Chris.
Friday 14th we went to Glasson dock to do a bit of bird watching. I managed to get my dad's telescope from the house in Devon we went there in November last year and now we regularly take it out to do a bit of bird watching. I did not think I would ever get into bird watching but now I kind of like it. It is relaxing and seeing them close up with the telescope is great. I have been letting Rich do all the spotting as I find looking through binoculars sets off my vertigo, quite a few days last week I was having vertigo episodes, maybe it is something to do with my headaches, I don't know, but anyway I seem ok today so that is good, and I hope it continues to be so.
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th were both miserable days, the rain just did not stop, lots of floods all over the place. The temperature was staying at a steady 9/10 outside too, but because it was so damp I felt chilly, I much prefer the dry cold days, at least you can wrap up and get out.
I walked to the shop as I needed to pop into the hairdressers for a colour test, it is the first time I have been asked to pop in for a colour allergy test. I have not been to this hairdressers before, previous places I have been to have never offered an allergy test for hair colour and I think maybe they should!
The last place I went to did such a poor job I decided to not go there again and so I am going somewhere new, it is a newly set up local hairdressers, Jan Kent the hairdresser is about my age and seemed pleasant enough, fingers crossed she is a good hairdresser too!
The rest of Saturday was spent watching TV and reading, can't be bad can it!
Sunday was a washout too, we got up late, had a breafast of poached egg and toast and marmalade then went off down the town to get George's birthday present, he will be 2 years on Sunday 23rd! We bought him a 5 hour postman pat dvd and a hooded camoflauge fleece top, Im sure his mum will appreciate both!
We then ended up treating ourselves to a Wii Harry Potter game and a Pikmin game. The Harry Potter game was very absorbing and a couple of hours flew by very quickly. We had beans on toast for dinner as we could not find the energy to cook anything then watched a very interesting art programe on a artist called Peter Howson, his work was amazing I was very moved by a lot of his work. All day I have been wanting to Google him and gain more info on his work but have not yet had time. If I could paint even a tiny amount in the skill he has I would be happy.
Monday 17th
A much brighter day today, the sun has even shown it's face and about time too. It is supposed to be high pressure all week so with any luck it is going to be sunny ALL week. I managed to get up quite early compared to my previous few weeks, 7.30am , it was great, managed to get so much done this morning, cooking a bit of cleaning and put together George's birthday banner, YEY! Now I just need to get the sewing manchine on it to finish off the binding, I had a bit of trouble with the machine so I have left it now till tomorrow, I'm a bit bannered out for the moment.
We are still looking after Cassie the cat across the road, I have been going over there about 3.30pm taking across a cup of tea with me and some biscuits and watch deal or no deal, and of course Cassie gets some company and a cuddle!! Ginny her mum get's back on Friday, I go off to Bournemouth for a week to stay with Helen, Andy and the boys. Looking forward to that, I'm doing the child care for the beginning of next week so that should be fun, I hope it is going to be dry so we can go to the park!
Best get some tea on now, chicken drum sticks in a sticky spicy sauce, yum!
J
Thursday 13 January 2011
13th January 2011
Woke up this morning with a start, 9am, now I am feeling cross and grumpy, entirely my own fault, I went to bed late again last night and could not get to sleep as I had been eating salted roasted peanuts before going to bed. I had made a list of tasks I wanted to achieve for today starting at 7am and had even set my alarm last night, it went off but I chose to switch it off and go back to sleep fully expecting to wake up at 8am, thinking I would push everything forward an hour, but 2hours is just too much! So now Im stuffy headed and grumpy!
The weather has been dull dull and more dull this week, it is definitely having an effect on my mood and there is also a slight drizzle to a big drizzle or in other words rain. I want to get on with the tasks I set but feel I have wasted precious hours so what is the point in starting, bit of a vicious circle going on here.
We went for a walk over the top yesterday, that is what we call it anyway, it takes about an hour and we go up the road, over the fields, through a farm yard, back on to roads and home. It is a pleasant walk when it is sunny, we did it in thick mist so you couldn't see any views at all. Normally you can see Williamson Park memorial and the Cumbrian mountains in the distance, at the moment they look just stunning with their tops covered in snow. The field section of the walk is always a muddy slippy affair and even more so at the moment.Light weight boots are my choice of footwear, mine have been worn to death and let in water but I cannot afford any more and I would rather wear those than my trainers so my feet squelched as I walked along, Richard has the same problem with his trainers, they also have been worn to death and leak, what a pair we are!
We do have some funds in the bank now, but we are saving it in the hope of buying a house either later this year or probably next year so we do not want to use it for normally everyday living and just managing on Richard's wages. It is diffiuclt not having my wage, I liked the regular wage coming in but like I said before working at the shop was getting me down, so I need to get on, get on with my workshops which I hope will pay better money and give me more time. My head is feeling less stuffy now and I have managed to boost my will to get on with things. Adios for now!
The weather has been dull dull and more dull this week, it is definitely having an effect on my mood and there is also a slight drizzle to a big drizzle or in other words rain. I want to get on with the tasks I set but feel I have wasted precious hours so what is the point in starting, bit of a vicious circle going on here.
We went for a walk over the top yesterday, that is what we call it anyway, it takes about an hour and we go up the road, over the fields, through a farm yard, back on to roads and home. It is a pleasant walk when it is sunny, we did it in thick mist so you couldn't see any views at all. Normally you can see Williamson Park memorial and the Cumbrian mountains in the distance, at the moment they look just stunning with their tops covered in snow. The field section of the walk is always a muddy slippy affair and even more so at the moment.Light weight boots are my choice of footwear, mine have been worn to death and let in water but I cannot afford any more and I would rather wear those than my trainers so my feet squelched as I walked along, Richard has the same problem with his trainers, they also have been worn to death and leak, what a pair we are!
We do have some funds in the bank now, but we are saving it in the hope of buying a house either later this year or probably next year so we do not want to use it for normally everyday living and just managing on Richard's wages. It is diffiuclt not having my wage, I liked the regular wage coming in but like I said before working at the shop was getting me down, so I need to get on, get on with my workshops which I hope will pay better money and give me more time. My head is feeling less stuffy now and I have managed to boost my will to get on with things. Adios for now!
Tuesday 11 January 2011
11th January 2011
Feeling much improved this morning to the point that Richard asked me not to be so chirpy! I suppose he has not been up all that long and having someone in a chirpy mood when you have not been awake long is annoying!
I need to rewind a couple of days. Saturday 9th, a lovely day, the weather was dry, bright and cold. Colin my son who is 31 in a couple of weeks time came over with his other half Laura. It was a belated Christmas get togther. Richard went off doing land art and we decided to go the the antiques place in Lancaster and then on to Heysham and the Royal Oak pub for lunch.
The antiques shop is an amazing place. It is a very large warehouse filled with anything you can think of really, from furniture to pots and pans, textiles, pictures all sorts of things. You could easily spend a whole day browsing in there, they charge £1.50 entry fee which is I suppose to allow them to stay open, even though I think most people going in would find it hard to not buy at least one item, so I think they do ok, I suspect a bit quiet during the weekdays.
We then went onto Heysham village which is on the way to Morecambe. Heysham is a pretty little village, it's one of the places that Richard and I do our sea/beach land art. Tusker Colin and Laura's collie dog was with us and as she had been stuck in the car for a couple of hours we decided to take her for a walk first. Tusker is a great dog, she is a happy bouncy border Collie and loves people, sometimes a bit too much, she loves attention and Colin and Laura struggle to stop her jumping up at people, something you don't really want her doing, not everyone likes dogs and besides she often has muddy feet!
The sea looked impressive, it is the first time I have seen the sea right in up to the wall and as it was windy it was rough and breaking against the wall, the tide must have been very high. It looked like a proper sea, Colin seemed surprised when I said that, but normally the sea is very low here and it is often just a wide exspanse of sand and the sea out in the distance.
After being suitably windswept we went off to the pub . It was the first time we had been in there, Colin wanted to go in as it was in the good beer guide, Colin is in to his real ales and beers, I prefer lager to beer, I find beers and ales a bit heavy on the palate preferring the freshness of a cold lager and lime.
The food was ok and that is about all I can say regarding the food. The pub itself was welcoming and had a lovely open fire. I would probably go back in there for a drink but would give the food a miss unless it is is just a simple sandwich I was after.
We came back home and after a cup of tea and some homemade biscuits that I had rustled up that morning we opened our belated Christmas presents. I received a lovely filofax diary and some small bits and bobs for the kitchen. Colin liked his motorbike book and Beano puzzle that I gave him and Laura loved her Jamie Oliver cookbook.
Richard came home a hour later looking weary after spending all day making a leaf structure. He was very cold and hungry. Colin and Laura gave him his Christmas pressie which was a recent Hairy Bikers cook book 'Mums know best'.
That is me up to date now, looking forward to the rest of the week. :)
I need to rewind a couple of days. Saturday 9th, a lovely day, the weather was dry, bright and cold. Colin my son who is 31 in a couple of weeks time came over with his other half Laura. It was a belated Christmas get togther. Richard went off doing land art and we decided to go the the antiques place in Lancaster and then on to Heysham and the Royal Oak pub for lunch.
The antiques shop is an amazing place. It is a very large warehouse filled with anything you can think of really, from furniture to pots and pans, textiles, pictures all sorts of things. You could easily spend a whole day browsing in there, they charge £1.50 entry fee which is I suppose to allow them to stay open, even though I think most people going in would find it hard to not buy at least one item, so I think they do ok, I suspect a bit quiet during the weekdays.
We then went onto Heysham village which is on the way to Morecambe. Heysham is a pretty little village, it's one of the places that Richard and I do our sea/beach land art. Tusker Colin and Laura's collie dog was with us and as she had been stuck in the car for a couple of hours we decided to take her for a walk first. Tusker is a great dog, she is a happy bouncy border Collie and loves people, sometimes a bit too much, she loves attention and Colin and Laura struggle to stop her jumping up at people, something you don't really want her doing, not everyone likes dogs and besides she often has muddy feet!
The sea looked impressive, it is the first time I have seen the sea right in up to the wall and as it was windy it was rough and breaking against the wall, the tide must have been very high. It looked like a proper sea, Colin seemed surprised when I said that, but normally the sea is very low here and it is often just a wide exspanse of sand and the sea out in the distance.
After being suitably windswept we went off to the pub . It was the first time we had been in there, Colin wanted to go in as it was in the good beer guide, Colin is in to his real ales and beers, I prefer lager to beer, I find beers and ales a bit heavy on the palate preferring the freshness of a cold lager and lime.
The food was ok and that is about all I can say regarding the food. The pub itself was welcoming and had a lovely open fire. I would probably go back in there for a drink but would give the food a miss unless it is is just a simple sandwich I was after.
We came back home and after a cup of tea and some homemade biscuits that I had rustled up that morning we opened our belated Christmas presents. I received a lovely filofax diary and some small bits and bobs for the kitchen. Colin liked his motorbike book and Beano puzzle that I gave him and Laura loved her Jamie Oliver cookbook.
Richard came home a hour later looking weary after spending all day making a leaf structure. He was very cold and hungry. Colin and Laura gave him his Christmas pressie which was a recent Hairy Bikers cook book 'Mums know best'.
That is me up to date now, looking forward to the rest of the week. :)
10th January 2011
Awake earlier this morning, 6.45am so decided to get up. I had to get up in the night and take some pain killers for my headache, still have it this morning, hoping it starts to go soon, I try not to take to many pain killers as they end up not being effective and can even cause headaches. Will write more later if I can, the glare of the computer screen does not help.
Sunday 9 January 2011
9th January 2011
Sunday again already, late afternoon. I have been taking it easy today due to a niggly virus, probably the one Richard has been suffering from this past week. It's the headache that is the worst so I am not going to type a lot, looking down at the key board is making me feel very queasy, catch up tomorrow. J x
Friday 7 January 2011
7th January 2011
The only exciting thing I got up to yesterday was a stroll around Lancaster cemetry and Williamson park. We often have a browse around the two of those places as they have some good trees to use for our land art. They are next door to one another and as it does not take long to walk around the cemetry we always include the park too.
We saw some of the local park birds enjoying a rummage around on the bird table and a few squirrels joining in too. Im sure they were pleased the weather had warmed up a little and were able to forage for food they had hidden in the autumn months for the winter.
We met a lady taking her black labrador for a walk who had attended one of our land art workshops in the summer with her young daughter, she asked if we were looking for inspiraton, we informed we were always on the look out for inspiration!
As it was Richard's birthday yesterday we had a takeaway curry in the evening, something that we have been dong more often the past few months or so, mainly because we can now get it delivered to the door, the height of laziness!! If we had to go out and get it we would cook something ourselves!
Luckily we both love cooking and usually take it in turns to rustle something up in the kitchen. We often buy a joint at the weekend and the butcher always asks if we are having a dinner party or guests as we buy such a large one,we laugh and say "no, just us two"! He is used to us now and I think he asks just in case we say we are having a dinner party!
We bought a big turkey for the two of us, a eight pound turkey did seem a bit on the big side, especially when I struggled to lift it out of the oven. We had enough for sandwiches, made a couple of dinners out of it and then froze the rest, it will last us a while! I love turkey anyway!
The temperature had dropped again last night and this morning it was -1.It started to snow and we felt a huge excitement thinking we would be making snow and ice sculptures tomorrow, but it did not last, turning to sleet and then rain :( so disappointment! We cannot complain too much, we have had quite a bit of snow and ice this winter already much more than the average British winter, unless you live in Scotland, which we don't.
Lunchtime we went for a walk over the hill and down to the canal, doing a circular route that takes about an hour, it was nice to get out and get some fresh air, also popping into the shop to get some provisions I chatted to my ex work colleagues while Richard did the shopping! Chris asked me if I missed it and though I would never go back and I am enjoying my time at home I said did miss the routine and of course the work mates I worked with!
It is 4.40pm and even though it is now dark outside I have noticed it is not quite as dark as this time last week, maybe just less cloud around or that it is now starting to get lighter in the evenings, hope so!
That's all for today. J x
We saw some of the local park birds enjoying a rummage around on the bird table and a few squirrels joining in too. Im sure they were pleased the weather had warmed up a little and were able to forage for food they had hidden in the autumn months for the winter.
We met a lady taking her black labrador for a walk who had attended one of our land art workshops in the summer with her young daughter, she asked if we were looking for inspiraton, we informed we were always on the look out for inspiration!
As it was Richard's birthday yesterday we had a takeaway curry in the evening, something that we have been dong more often the past few months or so, mainly because we can now get it delivered to the door, the height of laziness!! If we had to go out and get it we would cook something ourselves!
Luckily we both love cooking and usually take it in turns to rustle something up in the kitchen. We often buy a joint at the weekend and the butcher always asks if we are having a dinner party or guests as we buy such a large one,we laugh and say "no, just us two"! He is used to us now and I think he asks just in case we say we are having a dinner party!
We bought a big turkey for the two of us, a eight pound turkey did seem a bit on the big side, especially when I struggled to lift it out of the oven. We had enough for sandwiches, made a couple of dinners out of it and then froze the rest, it will last us a while! I love turkey anyway!
The temperature had dropped again last night and this morning it was -1.It started to snow and we felt a huge excitement thinking we would be making snow and ice sculptures tomorrow, but it did not last, turning to sleet and then rain :( so disappointment! We cannot complain too much, we have had quite a bit of snow and ice this winter already much more than the average British winter, unless you live in Scotland, which we don't.
Lunchtime we went for a walk over the hill and down to the canal, doing a circular route that takes about an hour, it was nice to get out and get some fresh air, also popping into the shop to get some provisions I chatted to my ex work colleagues while Richard did the shopping! Chris asked me if I missed it and though I would never go back and I am enjoying my time at home I said did miss the routine and of course the work mates I worked with!
It is 4.40pm and even though it is now dark outside I have noticed it is not quite as dark as this time last week, maybe just less cloud around or that it is now starting to get lighter in the evenings, hope so!
That's all for today. J x
Thursday 6 January 2011
6th January 2011
As you can see I did not blog yesterday, not because I did or didn't want to, I just forgot. It is not easy to get into the habit of writing a daily blog, particularly if nothing exciting has happened and there is nothing to tell, which to be honest is most days in everyones life!
It was another grey day yesterday, a cold wind making it feel colder than the actually temperature which was 4. I live in a house with very little insulation, and until I end up buying a house of my own I will have to put up with it. Maybe that will happen this year or maybe not, it depends on how quickly the house in Devon gets sold, which will probably be slow because my ex husband lives in it and does not want to sell, do I need to say more, I don't think so!
I intended to go out yesterday but decided not to because it was cold and rain showers and that is the mood I was in. I did manage to get a couple more letters done on George's banner. I am not particulary good at sewing. but I am making an effort to create his birthday banner and though it is rustic looking, (which is a term for not perfect) I think it looks quite good!! I hope he likes it anyway, and as he is only 2years old I am sure he will.
We are looking after a neighbours cat while our neighbour is on holiday in Australia, (lucky thing), well Rich is looking after the cat really, we go over there and sit watching the tv in the eveing to keep Cassie the cat company. Cassie is a funny cat as are most cats, she will not let us stroke her and if you attempt to stroke her she scratches or tries to bite you, but she does not mind being stroked with your foot! She looks very grumpy and has a constant scowl on her face, Im not sure if that is her normal look or if it is because she wants her mum home and she is taking it out on us! I think she appreciates us going over and she definitley appreciates Rich going over to feed her! She has a cat flap so she can go in and out whenever she wishes.
I remember when I was a child, cats howling during the night, I used to think it was a baby/babies crying and on a very regular basis used to go into my parents bedroom frightened and concerned that someone was leaving their babies outside to cry, my mum had a hard job persuading me differently, but nowadays you never or I never hear cats howling outside so maybe it really was babies! (or possibly unneutered male cats trying it on with a female or showing aggression to another male moggy! :)
Im going to go and get some breakfast, it is 10.15am, this non going to work does have some benefits, for now! J x
It was another grey day yesterday, a cold wind making it feel colder than the actually temperature which was 4. I live in a house with very little insulation, and until I end up buying a house of my own I will have to put up with it. Maybe that will happen this year or maybe not, it depends on how quickly the house in Devon gets sold, which will probably be slow because my ex husband lives in it and does not want to sell, do I need to say more, I don't think so!
I intended to go out yesterday but decided not to because it was cold and rain showers and that is the mood I was in. I did manage to get a couple more letters done on George's banner. I am not particulary good at sewing. but I am making an effort to create his birthday banner and though it is rustic looking, (which is a term for not perfect) I think it looks quite good!! I hope he likes it anyway, and as he is only 2years old I am sure he will.
We are looking after a neighbours cat while our neighbour is on holiday in Australia, (lucky thing), well Rich is looking after the cat really, we go over there and sit watching the tv in the eveing to keep Cassie the cat company. Cassie is a funny cat as are most cats, she will not let us stroke her and if you attempt to stroke her she scratches or tries to bite you, but she does not mind being stroked with your foot! She looks very grumpy and has a constant scowl on her face, Im not sure if that is her normal look or if it is because she wants her mum home and she is taking it out on us! I think she appreciates us going over and she definitley appreciates Rich going over to feed her! She has a cat flap so she can go in and out whenever she wishes.
I remember when I was a child, cats howling during the night, I used to think it was a baby/babies crying and on a very regular basis used to go into my parents bedroom frightened and concerned that someone was leaving their babies outside to cry, my mum had a hard job persuading me differently, but nowadays you never or I never hear cats howling outside so maybe it really was babies! (or possibly unneutered male cats trying it on with a female or showing aggression to another male moggy! :)
Im going to go and get some breakfast, it is 10.15am, this non going to work does have some benefits, for now! J x
Tuesday 4 January 2011
The Title says it all!
It is the 4th January 2011, the 1st day for a lot of people to go back to work after the Christmas festivities.
I packed in my job just before Christmas, a decision I made way back in January 2010, except it was supposed to happen back then, but with one thing and another I carried on with the job. Actually I'm glad I did carry on, even though the work was at times mundane and it made my back ache I enjoyed the company I worked with and I think I'm going to miss them :(
The house is in a mess as per usual, and I am wondering where to start, isn't it always the starting that is the most difficult, (big sigh)!
I said to myself that 2011 is going to be my year and I have been full of positive thoughts and energy, unfortunatley that has dwindled a bit, mostly due to the dull grey days we have been having for the past week, overeating, not sleeping my usual hours and having a barny with Richard last night! I don't like arguments and do everything I can to avoid them, ie backing down even if I think I am right, but sometimes people go just that bit too far and it causes hurt.
I'm sure it is just a minor non communication on both our parts and we are both to blame, but neither of us want to back down and are now silently sulking like silly children, well I'm not giving in this time, I'm not!
My nature is actually a very positive one and I think myself lucky that I have the ability to look at the good side of life, the glass half full type of thing, you know what I mean. I don't like being around negative people and even if I try and persuade them about the good things in life I often give up on them, you are either a negative or a positive and I really don't want dragging down by a negative which they are very good at doing!
I am going to be getting on with my art projects this year, make a huge effort to get them done. I have so many in my head and on the go, I do wonder if all artists are like this, Im sure they must be. I am going to finish my banner for George's birthday, make my Anthony Gormley style art project, I will let you in on that one at a later date!
I have my land art workshops to promote, I am really excited about doing these, but at the same time very nervous, I have never been one for promoting myself, my parents always let me believe that it is wrong to be boastful about your achievments, I have decided they were wrong to let me think that, if you are confident in your abilities then you can do anything! That is what I am going to tell myself everyday, you can do anything!!
I have now talked myself into a positive mood and I am going to get on with it, yes get on with it, everything I want to achieve I am going to achieve and with gusto, let me out there.
I decided to have a bath at 4.45pm in the afternoon, a luxury isn't it, I don't have a bath on a regular basis, sticking to having showers because it's obviously more economical and quicker, but sometimes a bath is nice to have, I put in a fizz ball that my son's girlfriend had given a couple of Christmases ago. I have been working my way through my beauty/bath products the past few weeks that I have had in a draw for quite a while. I like to keep things for when I might really need them, but that is silly, why not use them when you want to, not when you need to!
As I lay in the bath I looked at my tree trunk legs and (big sigh) thought I must start my healthy eating and exercise routine, I am coming up to 50 in a few weeks time, (big sigh) and feel I must do something about my health and how I look, both contributing at times like most people to how I feel.
I did buy some black trousers before Christmas and planned on wearing them on Christmas day with a bright top, I didn't try them on in M&S as it was really busy so I took them home deciding they would probably fit me. Actually they were too big, and a size 16 too, actually they were too long, a medium length, I must be a short dumpy size 16! :( But not for long, I am going to be a short size ( ) will let you know that one in a few months
Best get the dinner on, salmon cutlets and veg tonight, I really know how to push the boat out! Back soon! J x
I packed in my job just before Christmas, a decision I made way back in January 2010, except it was supposed to happen back then, but with one thing and another I carried on with the job. Actually I'm glad I did carry on, even though the work was at times mundane and it made my back ache I enjoyed the company I worked with and I think I'm going to miss them :(
The house is in a mess as per usual, and I am wondering where to start, isn't it always the starting that is the most difficult, (big sigh)!
I said to myself that 2011 is going to be my year and I have been full of positive thoughts and energy, unfortunatley that has dwindled a bit, mostly due to the dull grey days we have been having for the past week, overeating, not sleeping my usual hours and having a barny with Richard last night! I don't like arguments and do everything I can to avoid them, ie backing down even if I think I am right, but sometimes people go just that bit too far and it causes hurt.
I'm sure it is just a minor non communication on both our parts and we are both to blame, but neither of us want to back down and are now silently sulking like silly children, well I'm not giving in this time, I'm not!
My nature is actually a very positive one and I think myself lucky that I have the ability to look at the good side of life, the glass half full type of thing, you know what I mean. I don't like being around negative people and even if I try and persuade them about the good things in life I often give up on them, you are either a negative or a positive and I really don't want dragging down by a negative which they are very good at doing!
I am going to be getting on with my art projects this year, make a huge effort to get them done. I have so many in my head and on the go, I do wonder if all artists are like this, Im sure they must be. I am going to finish my banner for George's birthday, make my Anthony Gormley style art project, I will let you in on that one at a later date!
I have my land art workshops to promote, I am really excited about doing these, but at the same time very nervous, I have never been one for promoting myself, my parents always let me believe that it is wrong to be boastful about your achievments, I have decided they were wrong to let me think that, if you are confident in your abilities then you can do anything! That is what I am going to tell myself everyday, you can do anything!!
I have now talked myself into a positive mood and I am going to get on with it, yes get on with it, everything I want to achieve I am going to achieve and with gusto, let me out there.
I decided to have a bath at 4.45pm in the afternoon, a luxury isn't it, I don't have a bath on a regular basis, sticking to having showers because it's obviously more economical and quicker, but sometimes a bath is nice to have, I put in a fizz ball that my son's girlfriend had given a couple of Christmases ago. I have been working my way through my beauty/bath products the past few weeks that I have had in a draw for quite a while. I like to keep things for when I might really need them, but that is silly, why not use them when you want to, not when you need to!
As I lay in the bath I looked at my tree trunk legs and (big sigh) thought I must start my healthy eating and exercise routine, I am coming up to 50 in a few weeks time, (big sigh) and feel I must do something about my health and how I look, both contributing at times like most people to how I feel.
I did buy some black trousers before Christmas and planned on wearing them on Christmas day with a bright top, I didn't try them on in M&S as it was really busy so I took them home deciding they would probably fit me. Actually they were too big, and a size 16 too, actually they were too long, a medium length, I must be a short dumpy size 16! :( But not for long, I am going to be a short size ( ) will let you know that one in a few months
Best get the dinner on, salmon cutlets and veg tonight, I really know how to push the boat out! Back soon! J x
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