Sunday 18 February 2018

Keeping Warm

Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes, they're very appreciated and every one made me smile as I read them.

I'm glad my birthday was when it was as we've all been struck down with hacking coughs and colds since then. Andrew started it off and passed it along, temperatures, headaches, sore throats, coughs and runny noses. It seems to be passing just leaving the horrible coughs (they always seem to linger), but meant half term was a bit of a washout and we spent most of our time in the house watching films, reading, eating homemade soup and keeping warm.

I'm discipling myself to stay with stitching Zackary's Christmas stocking and not to start any more stitching projects until this one is finished... even though I can hear them calling for me...



Still quite a bit to do, but it's really taking shape now.

To give my eyes a break from the stitching, I've started to crochet another blanket, something for my hands to do in an evening when we sit down to watch TV.



I have my first Hyacinth bulbs of the year growing in a pot




We're not the only ones staying in the warm, these 3 just wouldn't smile for the camera today.





Little Gary (the white one) doesn't like to go outside without his jumper on and likes to nestle up next to Honey and Alfie. I've put an old cushion in their bed to make it more snug.

Hope you're all keeping nice and snug too.


Take care
xxx






30 comments:

  1. The beautiful sunshine over the last 4 days has been a welcome relief from the full grey cold. Jan-Feb is normally the highest gas/elec bill. The Christmas stocking is coming along nicely.

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    1. It’s been grey and raining most of today, I’m starting to look forward to spring now x

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  2. Ooooh that snowman is looking gorgeous. I can't wait to see it finished.

    Sorry you've had the lurgy.

    Gary looks like a right little character. I love his little face.
    Hugs-x-

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    1. Thank you, I’m looking forward to it being finished too, lol x

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  3. Happy belated birthday. How I admire your talent to cross stitch. You have the cutest little dogs; how sweet they look. I hope you feel better and enjoy the upcoming week. My best to you, Pat

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    1. Thank you, they are little sweetie pies, most of the time x

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  4. Hope you feel better soon. I do the same thing with projects. New ones call to me before I finish what I’m working on. And I always have a blanket by the chair for tv watching and car trips. Cute pups! Have a good week.

    Cindy

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    1. I like to have a blanket on the go for the same reasons x

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  5. Hope you are all soon back to full health.
    Your blankets growing beautifully and I'm loving the progress on the stocking.

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    1. We’re both feeling rather rough today, hopefully we’ll feel better as the week progresses x

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  6. Glad to hear you are finally on the mend. Love the snowman but I have to say the crochet blanket project is a feast for the eyes. Beautiful design, looking forward to watching your progress. Cute dogs.

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    1. Thank you, the blanket is a make it up as you go along kind of design x

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  7. Awww, the dogs made me laugh turning their faces away from the camera. Your stitching is really coming along now, though I know how hard it can be to concentrate on just one project when there's so many other lovely things that catch your eye. It's nice to have different things to pick up at different times but it can mean that you don't see so much progress on any one thing. I hope you're all feeling better now, I've heard of a few people being struck down with one thing or another over half term, I think there must be lots of bugs going around at the moment.

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    1. I think it’s that time of year when all the viruses and bugs come out. I’m sure our dogs conspire together when I try to take photos x

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  8. My vote is with the dogs, snuggled up inside is the best place when it is cold and damp outside. I keep looking at blanket patterns but we are on overload as it is. Plus I seem to be on a shawl kick right now.

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    1. Definitely snuggling indoors weather. I think shawls good projects for picking up and putting down too x

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  9. The colours of your new crochet project remind me of ice cream.
    Too cold to be thinking of that right now though!
    Hope all the germs leave the household soon and that everyone is feeling better.
    Lisa x

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  10. Sorry to hear you've all been sick. I have that lingering cough too. Seems like it will never go away.
    I too have a few projects going at the same time. : )
    Dogs look cute, cozy, and warm all together!

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    1. I think it’s just that time of year for coughs and colds, the dogs have the right idea x

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  11. I hope you're all feeling better soon. We've had germs lingering here since October. I'm keeping my fingers crossed they will be gone for good once we get some warmer weather. X

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  12. Zackary's stocking is so very sweet. Love the beginnings of your pretty crochet blanket. The colours are lovely. Get better soon.

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  13. Hi,
    Hope your are feeling better. We had the flu in January, it was awful.
    Think Spring! I love the dog photos. Sweethearts.
    Carla

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  14. They look so sweet! I love your crocheting. The colors are so pretty. The snowman is really cute, too.

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  15. I hope everyone is feeling better. The flu is everywhere around here as well. Also, I love the look of your new blanket and the way you mix different patterns, super lovely.
    Amalia
    xo

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  16. Your stocking is looking fab.
    Such cute dogs .

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  17. Feel better soon! Hubby got it and has had it for a while as it seems to linger, but I've been lucky enough not to catch it. I love your stitching. It looks wonderful. As a fellow stitcher I know just how long something like that takes.

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  18. Sorry that you've been having coughs and colds. It seems to be 'that' season. Belated birthday wishes to you. As you say, good thing you weren't sick for that.
    I love the colours you've chosen for your crocheted blanket. I wish I would have learned to crochet. It looks like both fun and useful too.

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  19. So sorry to hear that you are all battling the flu! I hope you feel better soon. Your stitching is lovely and how sweet are your little friends? I'm sure they are keeping you good company while you are recovering. x Karen

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  20. Aww!! puppies are so cute!

    Please visit: http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com

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