I went to Wales. I told my mother about my quilt, and that it is only going to be made out of fabric I already have, and she gave me an old duvet cover that she was just taking out of the tumble dryer!  It was my FAVOURITE as a child, and she still uses it. It's so seventies, it's awesome. It is going to be the backing of my new quilt! I am very ( Read more... )

First I went to Stratford. I stopped in Warwick on a whim, and they were having a folk festival. I watched some morris dancers and some ladies' clog dancers (like I used to do) who were very good. I had a sausage.

Then I found a campsite. It was sunny, so I sat and finished my book (Wallander - The White Lioness - ok) and drank wine. There was ( Read more... )

Meeeeeeeeeeme! Nicked from the lovely pontisbright

• Post ten of any pictures currently on your hard drive that you think are self-expressive.• NO CAPTIONS!!! It must be like we're speaking with images and we have to interpret your visual language just like we have to interpret your words.
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Part 1 of the giant scanning operation starts with my parents.

I am in love with their wedding photo. (All thumbnails clickable for larger versions.)



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Well, it's Monday, and I'm at home now with my lovely cat. Had a surprisingly nice Christmas.

Drove back to Wales on Christmas Eve. Very bad weather - pissing rain and lots of lorries. Terry was decorating when I got back. Celia home by 4 - and started arguing with T for forgetting to tape the opera for her.  Had a quiet evening, nice steak for ( Read more... )