New Netbook!

As an early anniversary/christmas/whatever present Phil took advantage of an online offer and bought me an Acer Aspire netbook! Very sleek,small and white.Just what I needed to be able to get online in the lounge without having to use Phil's laptop!

Regatta and more

Regatta came and went with the usual mix of Guides rowing, visits to the street stalls and craft marquee, and fairground rides.
This years distraction was a very enjoyable visit to Greenway House with my sister-in-law Hazel. Well worth a visit especially if you like Agatha Christie.

Durdle Door( or is it Dor?)

On the final day of our trip to Dorset we drove to Lulworth Cove, parked in the carpark and then walked over the top to Durdle Door.
We had planned to put the kayaks in the water at lulworth for a final bit of paddling...never mind! Phil had an email from the police saying that they have a suspect, so you never know, I might see my Easky again- perhaps I can still swing it for a new buoyancy aid at the Boat Show in September!! We shall see.

FibreFest

This is most of the woolly loveliness that I brought home with me from 'Fibrefest' on saturday!
FibreFest took place at Coldharbour Mill not far from Exeter.The mill is a working museum which produces some lovely yarn, amongst other things. Phil took me there and then drove back to Exeter to meet Daniel and Crystal for a spot of kayaking with the girls. I had a lovely day and am very pleased with my purchases!

Rubbish Blogger!

When Phil started his blog I said,'you need to post regularly' and like the efficient person that he is- he does! Unlike me, who is a bit sporadic.
Lots has happened since I last posted.
Lydia and Julia have been to CYC at Strete.Phil and I went to Poole and lost a kayak- although I did paddle round Brownsea Island first.
Our Holiday club Showstoppers has started and most exciting of all- our braniac Lydia got 2 A*s and 1 A in her last batch of IGCSEs. Kingsbridge here she comes!!

New Bag finished!

I have been working on this bag for a while now. The fabric is from Ikea, the fleece and other bits from u-handbag.com, which is where I bought the pattern from.
It is finished just in time for our trip to Decoy country park.Praying for some Sun and no rain!!!

Visit to Coleton Fishacre

For the un-informed this house was the home of the D'Oyley Carte family( of Gilbert and Sullivan fame!).
The visit was with the Dart Valley home ed group. Julia and I enjoyed meeting new folks, and I braved the narrow Devon lanes in the van! The weather was mixed but we found a dry place to eat our lunch before the rain stopped in time for a walk. Lovely garden and fantastic views.