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The silliest shoes I ever did see

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Did you ever see any shoes sillier than these? My son tells me that these are the coolest shoes ever. I think the jury is still out on that one! Helen

The silliest shoes I ever did see
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Thought for the day

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Friends are more important than money   How many times have you regretted an expensive purchase? And how many times have you regretted spending time with a good friend – even if it cost you something to get there? I bet the answer to the latter is never, or as good as. So this Sunday, […]

Thought for the day
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The dyeing dilemma….

Friday, November 18th, 2011

So what did I decide in the end, you’re all asking…! Well, I talked to my friends – who with only a couple of exceptions said stay with the blond. Then I talked to my husband and kids – who said no way did they want a grey wife and mother. Then I read all […]

The dyeing dilemma….
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Mrs Smartypants…aka a middle-aged lady on a mission

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

I’m so impressed with myself. Normally I’m a bit of a slapdash, make it up as I go along, hope there magically turns out to be enough fabric kind of quilter. In the case of Ilsa’s quilt though, as I mentioned the other day, I’m somewhat under pressure. Which has had the amazing effect that […]

Mrs Smartypants…aka a middle-aged lady on a mission
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Sunshine socks

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

I’ve just realized that I’m knitting some heavenly socks that I had forgotten to tell you about. What does that tell you? I know…that crazy woman is just juggling way too many balls in the air at the same time….and you may well be right on that! I admit that I do have a bit […]

Sunshine socks
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