Christmas cards are major contributors to our decorations. Thanks to all those who sent us one.
February
4 years ago
Monday, 26 December 2011
Christmas Cards
Wednesday 21st December 2011
Christmas cards are major contributors to our decorations. Thanks to all those who sent us one.
Christmas cards are major contributors to our decorations. Thanks to all those who sent us one.
After Eights
Tuesday 20th December 2011
After Eights have become a traditional part of our Christmas treats.
After Eights have become a traditional part of our Christmas treats.
A dressed Goose
Monday 19th December 2011
Some people will be dressing their goose for Christmas - so have we, but not quite in the same way.
Christmas tree 'needles'
Saturday 17th December 2011
Modern artificial trees are so realistic they even drop 'needles' while you are erecting them!
Sunday, 25 December 2011
Some new saucepans
Thursday 15th December 2011
Jo and I have invested in some much needed new saucepans with a contribution from GB for my birthday. They are almost too nice to use!
Jo and I have invested in some much needed new saucepans with a contribution from GB for my birthday. They are almost too nice to use!
Chuckler
Wednesday 14th December 2011
This is Chuckler - a pencil holder that Jo has had for many years. It was funny to see him sitting in the background of some of the videos of when Richard was a baby.
This is Chuckler - a pencil holder that Jo has had for many years. It was funny to see him sitting in the background of some of the videos of when Richard was a baby.
Transferring videos
Wednesday 13th December 2011
This morning I transferred some old videos of family occasions onto DVD. Unfortunately the video player has packed up and they cost an absolute fortune to replace so the rest of the transferring will have to wait unless we can get one from a charity shop.
This morning I transferred some old videos of family occasions onto DVD. Unfortunately the video player has packed up and they cost an absolute fortune to replace so the rest of the transferring will have to wait unless we can get one from a charity shop.
Nana's vase
Monday 12th December 2011
A little glass vase that belonged to my grandmother and may even have been her mother's. Unfortunately, if the metal was ever plated it has lost its plating.
A little glass vase that belonged to my grandmother and may even have been her mother's. Unfortunately, if the metal was ever plated it has lost its plating.
Jo's cat
Sunday 11th December 2011
This was Jo's first birthday present from Bryony and Helen after she and I started going out together in 1987.
This was Jo's first birthday present from Bryony and Helen after she and I started going out together in 1987.
A Double Florin
Saturday 10th December 2012
This Double Florin (Four shillings - 20p in new money) was given to me by Uncle Wardie (James William Warden Spencer) when I was tiny.
This Double Florin (Four shillings - 20p in new money) was given to me by Uncle Wardie (James William Warden Spencer) when I was tiny.
Saturday, 24 December 2011
Cherry leaves after a gale
Tuesday 22nd November 2011
My last photo for a few weeks as my migraines got worse and worse. The wind last night brought down a fence panel and all the leaves from the Cherry.
My last photo for a few weeks as my migraines got worse and worse. The wind last night brought down a fence panel and all the leaves from the Cherry.
Migraine
Monday 21st November 2011
A visit to the acupuncturist and the start of a 13 day long migrainer - a record, even for me.
A visit to the acupuncturist and the start of a 13 day long migrainer - a record, even for me.
Friday, 23 December 2011
The Loft
Sunday 20th November 2011
At long last the loft is nearly tidy (and the contents catalogued so I can locate them).
At long last the loft is nearly tidy (and the contents catalogued so I can locate them).
Blue Moon
Friday 18th November 2011
The Blue Moon rose is still flowering - it has been a very mild November so far.
The Blue Moon rose is still flowering - it has been a very mild November so far.
Log Store
Thursday 17th November 2011
Getting the log store ready for cosy evenings in front of the fire.
Getting the log store ready for cosy evenings in front of the fire.
Incense Burners
Wednesday 16th November 2011
Having finished photographing our ornaments I have started on the incense burners.
Having finished photographing our ornaments I have started on the incense burners.
Richard's Books
Tuesday 15th November 2011
One or two of Richard's favourite books when he was young. I couldn't bring myself to throw them away so they are back up in the loft.
One or two of Richard's favourite books when he was young. I couldn't bring myself to throw them away so they are back up in the loft.
Coral
Monday 14th November 2011
This is part of a piece of coral that my grandmother used to have under a glass dome with other natural history items. I can't recall what else was with it - perhaps GB can?
This is part of a piece of coral that my grandmother used to have under a glass dome with other natural history items. I can't recall what else was with it - perhaps GB can?
A new bird feeder
Saturday 12th November 2011
Jo bought a new bird feeder designed to keep thr Wood Pigeons and squirrels from pinching all the small birds' food. If the large birds have as much difficulty getting into it as \i had putting it together it should work fine.
P.S. The squirrels not only got in it but found it useful as it helped to shelter them from the rain and hail!
Jo bought a new bird feeder designed to keep thr Wood Pigeons and squirrels from pinching all the small birds' food. If the large birds have as much difficulty getting into it as \i had putting it together it should work fine.
P.S. The squirrels not only got in it but found it useful as it helped to shelter them from the rain and hail!
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Shelah's flowers
Friday 11th November 2011
The flowers Shelah sent me for my birthday are still blooming beautifully.
The flowers Shelah sent me for my birthday are still blooming beautifully.
Nana's tea set
Thursday 10th November 2011
Some of the family silver plate is in our loft including this tea set of my grandparents. I polished it up for the photo and although it has lost some of its plate it looks quite smart.
Some of the family silver plate is in our loft including this tea set of my grandparents. I polished it up for the photo and although it has lost some of its plate it looks quite smart.
Helen's Daffs
Wednesday 9th November 2011
As part of the loft sorting I've been looking through all the pictures that are stored up there. These are part of a picture Helen once did of daffodfils and other flowers.
As part of the loft sorting I've been looking through all the pictures that are stored up there. These are part of a picture Helen once did of daffodfils and other flowers.
Toadstools
Sunday 7th November 2011
Little unidentified toadstools under the Lilac in the back garden.
Little unidentified toadstools under the Lilac in the back garden.
Bookend
Saturday 6th November 2011
Still photographing ornaments. One of a pair of family bookends - rescued from Dad's shed when they moved in with us. I don't know what happened to the other one.
Still photographing ornaments. One of a pair of family bookends - rescued from Dad's shed when they moved in with us. I don't know what happened to the other one.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
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Monday, 31 October 2011
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Painted stones
Monday 24th October 2011
These ars some stones I painted for Mum and Dad - I found them in the loft while sorting 'stuff'.
These ars some stones I painted for Mum and Dad - I found them in the loft while sorting 'stuff'.
Birthday Boy - almost
Sunday 23rd October 2011
Because Jo was away yesterday on a residential with her stuidents we celebrated my birthday when she got back tonight. Surprise, surprise my presents included books.
Because Jo was away yesterday on a residential with her stuidents we celebrated my birthday when she got back tonight. Surprise, surprise my presents included books.
Cornflake Crunch
Wednesday 19th October 2011
I made some Cornflake Crunch for Jo's students at their residential week-end. I thought it only fair to warn them....
I made some Cornflake Crunch for Jo's students at their residential week-end. I thought it only fair to warn them....
Sunday, 23 October 2011
A sunny face
Saturday 15th October 2011
Black-eyed Susan - still flowering. And five minutes of sunshine between the wet and the eind.
Black-eyed Susan - still flowering. And five minutes of sunshine between the wet and the eind.
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Ornaments
Thursday 13th October 2011
Part of the objective of sorting the loft was to de-clutter. Instead I've put up a frame to hold even more of my old ornaments that were in the loft! C'est la vie.
Part of the objective of sorting the loft was to de-clutter. Instead I've put up a frame to hold even more of my old ornaments that were in the loft! C'est la vie.
Thank You
Tuesday 11th October 2011
Jo has a large collection of cards from grateful clients and students. In this respect, if no other, counselling and training are very rewarding.
Jo has a large collection of cards from grateful clients and students. In this respect, if no other, counselling and training are very rewarding.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
My Audrey
Sunday 9th October 2011
It takes a special girl to give her husband an Audrey Hepburn piggy bank for their wedding anniversary! It's been added to my Audrey mug and coaster.
It takes a special girl to give her husband an Audrey Hepburn piggy bank for their wedding anniversary! It's been added to my Audrey mug and coaster.
Dedications
Saturday 8th October 2011
Going through books from the loft I keep coming across books with dedications in them.
Going through books from the loft I keep coming across books with dedications in them.
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