31 August 2011

At work today. Went to RC class straight from work - lost two pounds amazingly!! Don't know how! Took this photo at the school where the class is held. Spoke to Allan - he's got his holiday all booked up now - he's off to Hong Kong! Spoke to Susan - good to catch up with her. Had an e-mail from Linda B last night - haven't heard from her for ages. F still down in London - he'll be home tomorrow evening.

30 August 2011

At home today - so was F but he was working! The lady from the B&B phoned to say dad had arrived OK. F and I walked into town and I took this photo of a nearby building site. Spoke to Allan tonight - he's going to book his trip to Hong Kong tomorrow. Sent Alice a text - she moved last week but is at the caravan in Wales at the moment so hopefully I'll talk to her later in the week.

29 August 2011

Woke up late today - we slept really well - and long!! We set off at just after 11 to drive home. Got home at just after 2 - good journey! Phoned dad when I got home as he's going up to Scotland today for ten days.

28 August 2011

Very windy today - we decided to walk along the coast in the other direction. We had lunch on the beach in the sunshine but it wasn't as warm as yesterday and we had little spots of rain.

27 August 2011

Had a really good night's sleep and woke up to lovely sunshine. Walked along the coast from the campsite at Garlieston towards the Isle of Whithorn - didn't get that far though - we walked as far as the ruins of a castle. Weather was lovely all day.

26 August 2011

Left home at just after lunchtime today to drive up to Scotland for our second weekend away in our campervan. We stayed at Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Good drive up and the campsite was lovely. Tide was out when we arived and when I took this photo.

25 August 2011

Lovely sunny day again today - I was at work! Had a lovely evening at knitting - gave Jo her birthday present (green knitted cushion) - she seemed quite pleased with it. Took this photo at Ings this morning - we had to take the campervan in for some work to be done on it.

24 August 2011

Really heavy rain for most of the day today. Got to work at 8 o'clock this morning - I'm trying to do a longer day. Went to my RC class straight from work - I've put on another two and a half pounds!! Spoke to Allan this evening - he's planning a trip to Hong Kong and then spoke to David - he's feeling a bit better.

23 August 2011

Had a Grand Day Out with Heather, Rosie and Janet. It's been a lovely day. We went to Clitheroe first to visit the Platform Gallery then on to Gawthorpe Hall. Both places had really good exhibitions - the Platform Gallery had some lovely textile work and Gawthorpe Hall had an amazing historical textile collection. Managed to get a photo of the four of us!

22 August 2011

A day at home today - it's been really warm and sunny - we actually sat in the garden for lunch! F has now gone down to London. I've finished my Noro cardigan and J's birthday present!!! Fab sky this evening - so took this photo.

21 August 2011

F and I both worked in the garden all morning - we got loads done - had a good tidy up! Took this photo of the remains of the Sweet Williams - the flowers in the garden are just about finished.

20 August 2011

F and I walked into town (and I took this photo). Baked a banana loaf when we got home. F went over to Cowgill to cut the grass.

19 August 2011

Not at work today so did some more gardening - the whole garden is now nearly weeded - then it will be time to start again! Got a text message from Toni to say she has been offered her place at Plymouth Uni - she got the 'A' level grades she needed. I'm so happy for her and so proud of her! Didn't know what to photograph today and ended up taking this - it's an old cushion cover - I'm re-using the cushion pad - it was machine embroidered by me and then dyed.

18 August 2011

Had a good day at work today. Went to my knitting group this evening - they've been busy knitting a blanket from lots of different breeds of sheep. They're trying to raise money for the Rare Breeds Society.

17 August 2011

At work again today. Stopped in the car on the way home to take this photo. F got home not longer after me!

16 August 2011

Another day at home - did some gardening but it was raining really hard so I had to come in!! Another poppies photo!

15 August 2011

At home today - got a bit of sewing done - finally finished lining F's hat that I knitted him ages ago. But he's pleased with it! He's now gone off to London.

14 August 2011

Home again! Lovely to be home! Took this photo of the little figure on our sundial in our garden. F has been very busy - finished painting the panels at the side of the house and painted around the garage door and painted the door too!!!

13 August 2011

We decided to visit Warwick today so caught the train there. Had a good wander around - Gina bought some Aran wool and a pattern to knit a cardigan!! Didn't enjoy our meal this evening - but still had a good day. This is St John's House in Warwick.

12 August 2011

We spent most of the day shopping!! Weather not too bad - warm but a bit dull. Went to a different restaurant this evening and had another lovely meal. Photo of the three amigos with our shopping!

11 August 2011

Drove down to Stratford upon Avon this morning - weather not great - rained most of the way! Met Mo and Gina there and we went out and had a lovely dinner and fun evening.

10 August 2011

At work today - weather awful!! It has rained all day and it's windy too!! Our flowers are being all blown over.

9 August 2011

F down in London - he was supposed to be going out this evening but has had to cancel it because of the riots. Sent a happy birthday text to Louise this morning. Spent most of the day weeding the garden - so I'm aching now!!! Thought my photo was appropriate for what's been happening over the last couple of days.

8 August 2011

Went into town first thing this morning then did a bit of sewing this afternoon - I'm making some cushions for the campervan. Caught up with my phone calls this evening - Allan, David, Win, Mo and Anne - a busy evening!!

7 August 2011

Woke up to rain again! Had a leisurely start to the day - packed everything up and drove into Keswick. F bought some new shoes!

6 August 2011

Woke up to rain so we had a bit of a late start to our walk. We walked up a bit of Cat Bells, then up to High Spy then down to Grange and back to the campsite. Lovely walk and it didn't rain too much - lots of low cloud but quite atmospheric!

5 August 2011

We drove over to Keswick to say at Low Manistay campsite - our first weekend away with our campervan. It was a fab site - apart from the fact that there wasn't a toilet block!!!! Took this photo of Lake Windermere on the way there.

4 August 2011

Darren's 40th birthday today!! F drove me to work as it was pouring down with rain! We packed some things in the van tonight for our weekend away in Borrowdale.

03 August 2011

Had a really good evening last night at knitting - Louise and Anne were both there so lovely to see them. Had a very busy day at work today - took this photograph at lunch-time. Went to RC tonight - put on one and a half pounds!!! Not good!

02 August 2011

It's raining!!! Going to knitting group tonight with Anne (hopefully!!).

01 August 2011

A bit of a dreary day today here in Cumbria!! I went over to Cowgill this morning to hang up the flower baskets - I took this photo of Lambrigg Wind Farm on the way home. F has gone off to London - back on Wednesday.