Knit Your Square to Give Your Share - PART 4

Pippa.S

Evening all

been MIA again so much going on, my life seems to revolve mainly around hospital appointments for Mom and for OH lately...ah well it must be done...

It was OH's birthday yesterday we had a lovely day. Picked DGS up from school took him back to his house, got him changed then the 3 of us had lunch, watched some TV, played cards, read books and just generally enjoyed ourselves. We all went out for a meal when DS2 and DIL got home from work, had a lovely time. A long day but a happy one
DGS asked if he could have a sleep over so we have settled on next Friday...seems to suit us all I am really looking forward to it.

thanks gillypep
shaz - I am so sorry to hear you haven't been well, hope things improve for you soon
kathy - how did the viewing go?
chalky - hope the move went well
anakat have pm'd you x
mrs-m - well done on the 50 for your 50th progress :T
f1 - yes I think you're right not that I can remember them only by hearsay but they were quite famous by all accounts.;) Good luck with the sorting out
anakat have pm'd you x

mrs-m and f1 - Yes it happens so often when a couple have been together for a long time then one dies the other is lost and just seems to lose heart in everthing it is so sad really, understandable though I think

I had some fluffy wool given me last week and we took it over to Jo's today so she can do some scarves for L/H, stayed longer than we intended but had a good old chat and catch up

Off for a nice relaxing evening with my crochet
Love to all
Anne
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In_Search_Of_Me

morning all; sorry been awol-my ast week of freedom before return to work. I have been given a phased return to work so will be doing 8.30-1 next week ad we'll see after that!
Sorry to hear about the poorlies; socky hope you find your balance soon and get your space back!
Good to hear that chalky is back in and busy unpacking!
Am off singing today...practice from 3-6 and then concert this eve, another concert tomorrow (albeit a small one) and practice on Monday! Just as well i didnt take up another hobby at the same time!
F1 hope thing are ok your end and sorting not a bad thing?
Mrs M hope the babies are ok...what are you stitching?
Right off to watch come dine with me and then get ready for the off!

Pippa.S

Just poking my head round the door to say hello...
and no-one is in, hope you are all doing something nice

kathy - No update from me this week, been doing other stuff. Have you heard anything from the house viewers yet??
shaz - sending you a (((hug))) hope things are a bit steadier for you now x
ISOM - hope work goes well, it's a good idea phased return, gets you back into the swing, but slowly

Right... off to sort something out to do...think I might get the woolly balls tidied up first...must be a wool elf in there somewhere having fun tying it all up in knots

TTFN
Anne
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mioliere

Hi everyone. I hope you are all OK?

Shaz - I'm so sorry to hear that you're not well. I hope you feel a lot better soon.

Pippa - last week's house viewing didn't produce an offer, but someone is coming this evening, so fingers crossed. We've been trying to get the lawns mowed but the rain has been non-stop for about a week, apart from last Thursday! It's been bad on both sides of the channel, hasn't it? I hope your OH is doing well?

Mrs Moneypenny - well done on all that knitting! Hope the twins are doing well?

ISOM - good luck on your return to work!

Chalky - hope you had a wonderful birthday yesterday, and that the move back in is going as well as can be!

F1 and Mrs MP - I echo what Pippa has said. My FIL, a big strong capable man, went to pieces when his wife died. He's much better now, but his reaction was a real shock to us all.

Well, my online freelance writing work has got really busy lately, and it's as much as I can do to take time off to eat and sleep! It's a good thing, really; I enjoy it, but it's so time-consuming! I'm trying to get some sort of timetable going, but it's not that easy, what with having to keep the house looking saleable! DH is busy, too, with loads of work coming in, so we can't complain; we just wish there were more hours in the day, and days in the week OR that we were both a lot younger!

I do have squares that are almost in an envelope for posting. I'll post some to Mrs Twins and some to you, Chalky, but only when I can tell that you are back to normal at home!

As I've said, the rain has been non-stop and everything is looking really soggy, but it's only rain and, surely, it must stop one day.

Will do the update tomorrow.

Love to you all, and I hope you keep dry!

Kathy
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chalky_75

Phew!!!!!! Phew !!!! And thrice PHEW!!!!! Well here I am computer on lap and I am actually sitting on a chair. In my corner and I have a house all around me. You must be able to feel my excitement!

I have learnt a lot during these last months and one of those things was that I miss my routines. I miss my " friends" -- you lovely lot!

But I have also learnt I have FAR too many Crafty bits and pieces. I thought all was going well. Things were squirreling away so tidily but all of a sudden it was back to push,squeeze,cram and ram! If I live to be a hundred I will never use all my card making/sewing/knitting suppliews. BUT I shall have time trying!!!!

From tomorrow I will be catching up with you all but until then I send the biggest,gentlest,squishiest hug to you all.

f1widow

hello all

sock-knitter - sorry to hear you have more health problems to add to your list - hopefully they can give you something to stop it worsening - am I right in thinking you cant cure it? - anyway lots of hugs sent your way lovey xx

kathy - i have everything crossed for tonights viewing xx you sound so busy with your online work - it goes to show you are good at your job! take care xx

pippa - am hoping everything has gone well with OH and MILs hospital visits - sending bigs hugs as always xx cottage pie tomorrow night and always think of your hubby xx

chalky - oh we have missed you! so lots of hugs to welcome you back - its not the same without you - but we are glad you are getting your house back - are we going to see the finished product (Im just nosey! sorry - tell me to bog off! ha ha) - hope MIL is doing ok - bet she will miss you know you are back home xx

jean - if you are lurking "WE ARE MISSING YOU" big hugs and love tucked in - hope you are loving having your guests and are all having a lovely time xxx

Anyway footie has just finished - I have one very distressed boy (who against my better judgement should have been in bed about an hour ago but his softie father said he could watch his favourite team play) as Man U have lost (I think?)

Loads happening here but will tell you more soon - Loving Hands Challenges for Summer are posted if anyone has missed them - in short Baby Blankets, items for Xmas Boxes and a special organisation overseas (dont quote me on this one Im trying to say from memory), and dog coats for bigger dogs. Have a blanket on the needles at the moment and about 4-5 inches done - I would love to do a dog coat but I dont feel confident with that one and will of course do some bits for the other organisation hats, small jumpers (was thinking of the AIDS ones) etc

Oh sorry I am whittering lots of hugs with love tucked in xx

sock-knitter

morning all, hope everyone is well
belated birthday wishes Chalky, and congrats on moving back into the house. its amazing all the craft stuff we accumulate isnt it, i was the same when i moved into this flat, there is wool everywhere, all stuffed into boxes, i have to take lid of boxes some days just to touch it and let it breathe lol
kathy, hope the viewing went well last night, and well done with all that online work, more pennies for the wool fund:p
ISOM, hope the return to work isnt too stressful
mrs mp, any more news on the babies?
Pippa, hope the hospital visits go well (((hugs)))
F1, hope your son is happier today
pam and dawn, can u text me please, havent seen u for ages, and since falling a couple of days ago, when i smashed my phone i lost all the numbers, next time i shall back them up in a good old fashioned phone book. have new phone and new sim with same number, but alas no numbers:mad:
was at gp again last night, as the room was spinning so much, i was being sick, and no alcohol was involved lol.
this time i have to carry on with the betahistamine, (meniere's disease) and some exercises involving lying down and moving my head, and an additional diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
big hugs to all
shaz xxx

chalky_75

Hello from toooooomuch stuff.com!! I really did not think I was a hoarder!But getting sorted and organised slowly.
I will of course put the finished pictures on soon as soon as it looks vaguely straight!!!

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes-- I had a super day starting with a delivery in bed of the gorgeous William -- the perfect way to start my day. And because the house is finished DOH was able to enjoy it too rather than having to rush off and form a relationship with his paintbrush! He dropped the hoover today on his new paintwork-- it turned blue:) I crept quietly by!!!

I have just got the Lappys ready to send -- using parcels to go and a drop off at my local shop.I have never done that before so I hope it goes smoothly.

I went into my local wool shop the other day,more for inspiration than anything. Actually now I am glad I did not buy another single ounce. We must all be suffering from the same disease if you ask me.
Anyway I wanted some Stylecraft. Last year it jumped from £1.20 to £1.40 and last week it had jumped again to £1.70!! What a shame. It can not have gone up that much in one year surely. Kathy be ready!!!

Too tired at the moment to attempt anything woolly so it doesn't really matter just now!

The sun is shining beautifully here and DOH is cutting the grass. Well the bits of grass not covered by bits of cement and other debris!!!

I have got my little notebook out to catch up with you all but not had chance to jot anything down yet so once again a VERY big hug to one and all !! Love to each and every one of you

Pippa.S

Hello all :hello:
OH is coming along ok he has been to Selly Oak today about his hearing, they said the radiotherapy took it down by 25% so thats better than he thought just shows how far he has come, he was deaf for a few months after the RT finished (we were warned about it though)so now he has a bright shiney hearing aid...better watch what I am muttering from now on...;):rotfl:


nice to see you chalky :wave:we have missed you... bet its great to be back in your "new" all mended home... DMIL will miss you both but she will no doubt be looking forward to come visiting.
kathy - how did it go last night were they interested? sounds like you and DH are really busy but at least you are enjoying the work, theres nothing worse than doing something that you can't get interested in
f1widow - Hospital visits for my Mom and OH have all gone well thank goodness...I am so tired sometimes I am sure I could sleep for a week...Guess what we are having for dinner tonight??? yep same as you last night OH's favourite
shaz - O poor you I hope things get better soon x My BIL had Menieres a few years ago (he was on meds but not sure what)he is ok now though
yoo hoo jean hope you are enjoying yourself and not getting too worn out

Have started a baby blanket for the L/H challenge, OH printed the patterns off for me from the link, 8 of them so that will keep me busy for a while, and use up some stash

This afternoon I did a tutorial for the Mrs Twins Butterflies on You Tube (Net Pets it was on) I am chuffed, it came out really well...will it become an obsession...who knows

TTFN Luv to all
Anne
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Pippa.S

Crossed post chalky sorry I am late, sounds like you had the perfect wake up call with the little bundle of munchiness :T

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY
:bdaycake::bdaycake::bdaycake:

Love
Anne
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