Darling daughter is feeling home sick this evening, and wants to come home, or see us, or something. So Mummy and Daddy are flying off to her side tomorrow and we’ll take her out for lunch, and spend time with her and love and hug her and reassure her that we are here and she’s […]
Well our darling daughter has spent 24 hours away from home and seems to be settling in well. So far University living has been a 2am fire alarm, and hand washing socks, and finding novel ways to hang them up to dry involving pins and a notice board, and this evening a pub quiz with […]
It was my 49th birthday a few weeks ago. And I am pinching this idea from another birthday girl that I know from Ravelry, and the idea is this, that I do something new, or memorable, or just something for me, or what ever. 49 of them. Some will be very personal and won’t get […]
I’ve had a change of theme in the past few days, just felt like changing the look and some of the clutter and letting the fresh air blow in. I’ve not been around much, I seem to have had a whole week of migraines or headaches. And as I’ve been in bed much of the […]
I will be bisque firing my kiln, Hilda, on 30th September, just a few more weeks to make more buttons and the like. So excited! Assisted by Adrian of the wonderful Northern Kilns. It dawned on me today that I can’t keep them all and I have to sell them! Okay very slow on the […]
It’s been a tiring, nerve wracking, enjoyable, weepy day. The rush to get to the Bridgewater Hall. Going getting my gown and hat fitted. Having my photographs taken. A quick sit down and time to have a drink. Having my photograph taken with Rachel. Into the hall and waiting for ages for the ceremony to […]
Well the day has arrived. It’s early morning here in the UK, and my nails are now dry. It’s quite nice to have long nails for a change, I usually have to keep them short for throwing clay pots. So I just need to hang my top in the bathroom over night to let the […]
Well it’s finally nearly here. The award ceremony is on Monday afternoon at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. I’m really looking forward to it, and such an amazing location to be given your degree. This is the Bridgewater Hall from the stage and choir stalls And this is the view of the stage, the choir […]
I’d forgotten to really tell you how Earth and Fire went. It was full of emotions. Everything from laughter to tears. We had only got our results the morning before, and we had rushed round all thursday, and then friday to get to Earth and Fire. By friday evening we were all emotional and tired. […]
I have a BA (Hons) Degree, 3rd Class.
