Katie-Who-I-Used-To-Live-With has re-launched her blog -- Knit Cook Sew -- characteristically of Katie, it does exactly what it says on the tin.
1. Nick is observing Valentine's Day today. He brings bags and packages down from the attic. One of his gifts is a bottle of Knackered Cow Cowshed bath gel. "They had Moody Cow as well," he says, "But I didn't think that would be a very good idea."
2. I manage to wrestle the sling off Nick -- yesterday when we took Alec out, the pair of them got so much attention that I felt as if I had turned invisible! It's the first time I've tried it, and I like very much to walk with Alec so close to my heart.
3. Godmother Charlotte takes Alec on her knee. She looks apprehensive. "Am I doing it right?" Alec looks quite content, so we tell her she's doing fine.
In the night, fish and steel.
1. I'm up in the small hours making a hot water bottle. While I wait for the kettle to boil, I lift the blind and see a fat moon and a s...
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1. Stirring the brewing coffee to break the floating crust and bring up the crema. 2. We have donuts to give the children at teatime. 3. Th...
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1. We are sheltered under the garden centre's great barn roof. There is a rush of sound and air as the rain comes down. 2. A mushroom, c...
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1. Technical difficulties. I let go of having working earbuds for this walk. Then I have one last try, and they switch on. 2. Acorns crunchi...