tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post6701085402487826862..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: Salt water, a quandary and some inherited clumsinessCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-64175451315067989842015-03-08T22:07:13.330+00:002015-03-08T22:07:13.330+00:00Crochet a blanket!
Good luck with the eye drops. ...Crochet a blanket!<br /><br />Good luck with the eye drops. While we've been staying with my parents, my mum is "rewarding" (bribing) Angus with a chocolate button for every time he hangs up the hand towel in the downstairs loo rather than throwing it on the floor. It's worked incredibly well and I suspect many unnecessary loo trips have been made. xx<br /><br />Gillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-62765829849783973492015-03-02T20:01:51.964+00:002015-03-02T20:01:51.964+00:00It must have been wonderful just looking out at th...It must have been wonderful just looking out at that peaceful scene. Those snowdrops are a fantastic display. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-75048109392092053432015-03-02T18:08:59.320+00:002015-03-02T18:08:59.320+00:00You know I'm going to say knit a cardigan, don...You know I'm going to say knit a cardigan, dont you ... ;o)Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-77613652320387860552015-03-01T17:58:51.138+00:002015-03-01T17:58:51.138+00:00I had opened your blog as I thought the end of the...I had opened your blog as I thought the end of the month was the color collaborative. Instead, there are all of these lovely pictures of England and your life and what you are doing with your family. Thank you. I think you should always have some yarny project going and blankets are wonderful because you can always add a few rows when you have a short amount of time and then when finished you have this beautiful creation that will bring back all kinds of memories of what was going on in your life while making it! Melody A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05170460227433576519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-13684739406691964092015-03-01T17:58:27.273+00:002015-03-01T17:58:27.273+00:00I had opened your blog as I thought the end of the...I had opened your blog as I thought the end of the month was the color collaborative. Instead, there are all of these lovely pictures of England and your life and what you are doing with your family. Thank you. I think you should always have some yarny project going and blankets are wonderful because you can always add a few rows when you have a short amount of time and then when finished you have this beautiful creation that will bring back all kinds of memories of what was going on in your life while making it! Melody A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05170460227433576519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-61485011737946127472015-02-28T22:36:44.253+00:002015-02-28T22:36:44.253+00:00Look at that squirrel! Amazing photo. I have a the...Look at that squirrel! Amazing photo. I have a theory about kids and clumsiness. My elder two have both had episodes like this and I think it's because their bodies are growing so fast that the spatial part of their brains can't keep up. Oh go for a blanket CJ! Make a heirloom family blanket! xxAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-90551360816535111882015-02-27T20:33:03.828+00:002015-02-27T20:33:03.828+00:00The snowdrops are amazing! I keep thinking about s...The snowdrops are amazing! I keep thinking about starting a cardigan. Its taken me about 6 weeks to unravel a skein of wool so goodness knows how long a cardi would take! Hope your boy's eyes are better xThe Creative Academichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438707871350549392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-280646837181399942015-02-27T11:52:39.635+00:002015-02-27T11:52:39.635+00:00Wow so many snowdrops, how pretty. I do love it wh...Wow so many snowdrops, how pretty. I do love it when they appear at this time of year. Oh eye drops are so tricky. I used to have to put them in Archie. Like others have said, I would get him to lay down and put the drops in the corners. It did get easier as he get used to it. Have a good weekend CJ. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00778708199589046130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-40128904486084741912015-02-26T22:49:37.188+00:002015-02-26T22:49:37.188+00:00I can't advise on the eye-drops because I'...I can't advise on the eye-drops because I'm taking some at the moment and often manage to miss my own eye! I'm currently finishing a long overdue blanket and have sworn to start only small projects after it's done as I just don't have the sticking power. Having said that, I'd love to knit myself a cardi one day. How about buying a lovely selection of yarn to make little things with?<br />Cathy xThe House with the Blue Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427149486706803890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-84420938773828977782015-02-26T20:23:39.700+00:002015-02-26T20:23:39.700+00:00ouch, poor little one. bumps always come in threes...ouch, poor little one. bumps always come in threes's or four's or fives.....driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-79279947576981529672015-02-26T20:16:00.547+00:002015-02-26T20:16:00.547+00:00Seeing the Severn Bore is on our list of things to...Seeing the Severn Bore is on our list of things to do. x...Nina Nixon...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09778168901706224335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-26816457928712333232015-02-26T19:09:16.499+00:002015-02-26T19:09:16.499+00:00First - what a great duck photo that is! You are ...First - what a great duck photo that is! You are such a good Mum to go out and sit in dreary weather (without sweets!) so that your children can enjoy nature. Second - rats! Wow, I have never actually seen a rat. And then third - those snowdrops in the churchyard are so simply beautiful - just like a photo in County Living magazine!Life With The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114992794424444796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-50316488820371666332015-02-26T19:07:58.707+00:002015-02-26T19:07:58.707+00:00I love hearing about the tidal bore, any surfers o...I love hearing about the tidal bore, any surfers out this year? I am sure that along with the funny quirks, your boys have inherited quite a few of your wonderful qualities too :) Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050293013935630835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-71206831228115189902015-02-26T16:54:58.110+00:002015-02-26T16:54:58.110+00:00A great way to get eye drops in is to have your li...A great way to get eye drops in is to have your little boy lay on his back and close his eyes. Gently tilt his head so the angle is right for getting the drops in the corner of his eye, doing one side at a time. Put a drop into the corner, and have him open his eyes. The fluid will go into his eye, and you can gently turn his head until the surface of the eyeball is covered. Repeat for the other eye. This way he has his eyes closed when that little bottle of drops is coming at him!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513575881831967775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-45010042797991640312015-02-26T16:34:00.807+00:002015-02-26T16:34:00.807+00:00I vote knitting a cardigan. And that graveyard is ...I vote knitting a cardigan. And that graveyard is so creepy and old!tina bumblebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660028678294250067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-63258221116442455212015-02-26T12:20:40.851+00:002015-02-26T12:20:40.851+00:00That poor duck looks a bit resigned to the rain. M...That poor duck looks a bit resigned to the rain. Maybe the saying 'nice weather for ducks' doesn't apply to all of them! Lovely to see the first seeds coming through. I am always amazed when they actually germinate :)anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414143391795492586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-46540046492349873792015-02-26T12:19:23.784+00:002015-02-26T12:19:23.784+00:00Hey CJ,
I suspect that one or all have inherited y...Hey CJ,<br />I suspect that one or all have inherited your sense of humour. And your modesty. Your curly hair?<br />Sam has my sense of humour. Alfie has the look of my family. Olly.....not sure. He is creative, although we neither of us can knit or make a quilt. None of them have inherited my hair, of which I give thanks every day.<br />Knit a cardi. Cardis rock. You always have need of a cardi. Especially in a hide.<br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-36099017670418259712015-02-26T12:12:15.363+00:002015-02-26T12:12:15.363+00:00I am sure you have passed down plenty of fantastic...I am sure you have passed down plenty of fantastic qualities down to your boys! Bruises and bumps and undecisiveness are quite noticeable, maybe more so than the good stuff. I am knitting this: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lady-kina. It is straightforward and it is always useful to have a cardigan to wrap around you in the summer. I am making mine with long sleeves. Less yarn needed for a cardigan, if that helps you decide. You can spend your voucher on lush yarn if you need less. Have a lovely day. CxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-92189549360723433212015-02-26T11:42:28.247+00:002015-02-26T11:42:28.247+00:00It is interesting that you have seen the qualities...It is interesting that you have seen the qualities that you have passed on to your sons and how alike you are! I am sure that good things have been passed on too!! Watching the birds sounds fascinating and a very peaceful way to spend some time. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-37585227504164303742015-02-26T11:31:25.130+00:002015-02-26T11:31:25.130+00:00A most enjoyable read with lovely pictures, and as...A most enjoyable read with lovely pictures, and as always you had me smiling. <br />The carpet of snowdrops in the churchyard look wonderful. Flighty xxFlightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-11004961322726519452015-02-26T11:16:02.865+00:002015-02-26T11:16:02.865+00:00There's something about churchyards and snowdr...There's something about churchyards and snowdrops... the church up the road from here has great drifts of them and I keep meaning to go along with my camera.<br />Inherited traits? Maybe Joe's a bit young - oh, I know. He's a serious carnivore. Like his dad. On the odd occasion we get the takeaway menu out he rushes over and shouts 'MEAT! BUY MEAT!' <br />And for the project: the blanket. I can't crochet, wish I could, and admire those who can. Plus it'll never go out of style and will probably need washing less often. Always a bonus :)<br />S xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-62804915972252758562015-02-26T10:06:06.642+00:002015-02-26T10:06:06.642+00:00I'm clumsy. Always bashing my arms and legs of...I'm clumsy. Always bashing my arms and legs off door frames and handles and table edges. In too much of a rush you see.<br />As for the quandary (and what a FAB word), I can't help as crochet of any sort would obviously win the argument for me every time for me:) Have fun planning though :)<br />Jillxo Jill at emeraldcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971442891183180993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-69921041720318094712015-02-26T09:30:18.936+00:002015-02-26T09:30:18.936+00:00I can sympathise with the littlest boy as I've...I can sympathise with the littlest boy as I've got conjunctivitis at the moment. Get him to lie down and then put the drops in to the corner of his eye, as he blinks it will swish around his eye. I'd say go for the blanket, but then blankets are the only large item I make, they're just so easy to pick up and put down again. I love the photo of the squirrel, they'll go to extraordinary lengths to steal bird food. Eeek, I never noticed the rats on the ground.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-30065828604838073672015-02-26T09:12:13.812+00:002015-02-26T09:12:13.812+00:00Ooh definitely start a new project - it gives you ...Ooh definitely start a new project - it gives you such a lift. For me it would have to be a blanket - enjoy the yarn shopping !<br />Have a lovely weekend CJ,<br />Kate xxjustpootlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823474347070110168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-69463856706933025202015-02-26T08:56:12.366+00:002015-02-26T08:56:12.366+00:00Had to scroll back to see the rats - obviously I w...Had to scroll back to see the rats - obviously I wouldn't make a very good bird watcher as I pay no attention to detail and like you I'd be looking at the houses. My children often complain that it feels as though they've just inherited the bad traits from each parent. On the plus side, I suppose that means they think we have some good ones too.Anne Wheatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936340776230192967noreply@blogger.com