tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32922013752247610902024-03-07T04:53:46.058+11:00Sunny Corner FarmTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.comBlogger889125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-6874077832524827672024-02-26T05:51:00.004+11:002024-02-26T05:51:27.839+11:00Recent makes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunny.gardener/">me on Instagram</a> then you will have seen some of these already. I'm doing <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dothe100dayproject/">The 100 day project</a> . I decided on a whim that for my 100 days, I would make a card a day. I've made 9 and at this stage it is fun and doesn't feel like a chore. If it gets to that stage then I might just call it quits. Most days it has been a 5 to 10 minute follow along painting tutorial video. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGK-tNgWMEGffxyZjlXBWuHJ6UszE3mcCCm6zFYVckm1ovJgchdoeZQeJqSvdQxnyA1Vh_y_PlUBxjcyTl-7wy6Mbixr1MeZd4WIdZYpk4L5ThLX-qXcBOH5FHd17AFTxkQs93stTy7qo_zlJRvbP9j7m5TFtqCKbbFDkLYzF5L2d7PFX1w80cW0-IlYY/s1440/423619628_1142829807080124_4542810612659853997_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGK-tNgWMEGffxyZjlXBWuHJ6UszE3mcCCm6zFYVckm1ovJgchdoeZQeJqSvdQxnyA1Vh_y_PlUBxjcyTl-7wy6Mbixr1MeZd4WIdZYpk4L5ThLX-qXcBOH5FHd17AFTxkQs93stTy7qo_zlJRvbP9j7m5TFtqCKbbFDkLYzF5L2d7PFX1w80cW0-IlYY/s320/423619628_1142829807080124_4542810612659853997_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Other days I just get out my box of papery bits and pieces, stickers, washi tape, and glue and just make something. </div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBm82zdn2efU4ofxE86Zv_OfoptB_mEGmrSK9fdUI2sUTdDh2074T28RFHvtuOUGMD1_IqCr3Eg614cAX2_KCIdcop_IIxiNEYGOVwyvlKNYux-P9sunPrSFRNAph0GjUGg2eJfNRciHWypvOysBTexskgXlMyn_nvR1zx_YVlFc1N9zVPz_SMY1sYlDU/s1440/423454545_350427461309704_7089079593304803423_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBm82zdn2efU4ofxE86Zv_OfoptB_mEGmrSK9fdUI2sUTdDh2074T28RFHvtuOUGMD1_IqCr3Eg614cAX2_KCIdcop_IIxiNEYGOVwyvlKNYux-P9sunPrSFRNAph0GjUGg2eJfNRciHWypvOysBTexskgXlMyn_nvR1zx_YVlFc1N9zVPz_SMY1sYlDU/s320/423454545_350427461309704_7089079593304803423_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am in a swap which is for a handmade mending patch. I made the patch below for my partner. It was more difficult than I thought it would be because I tend to overthink these things. The actual making is not hard, just trying not to worry too much about is it good enough and trying not too do too much, it's a mending patch afterall.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw94vi3-n_PxLN_AYflq8uwgt9ZIaob1xzzu1Ec4vkKJEHm7G4AFdcGx6T2gfmvuHPzkkYxsDJzQU-vsDrfWEfvLNxBHuCo7ipSU_hO1R4BPlpcVNg0fxXv6RYOz8g3CN9RlvmVcH3vWjIL59BJ35_iXV6993Bo21pmPAk9OyCZPlv627fvu2AoUgsQX4/s2048/423568462_25636556155943523_2946352964921060169_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw94vi3-n_PxLN_AYflq8uwgt9ZIaob1xzzu1Ec4vkKJEHm7G4AFdcGx6T2gfmvuHPzkkYxsDJzQU-vsDrfWEfvLNxBHuCo7ipSU_hO1R4BPlpcVNg0fxXv6RYOz8g3CN9RlvmVcH3vWjIL59BJ35_iXV6993Bo21pmPAk9OyCZPlv627fvu2AoUgsQX4/s320/423568462_25636556155943523_2946352964921060169_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_irsixWx-JHVLfmt3qX4dc9EDKTvmU7WxDv4RIcitA1Y1wvWIZuVfDYegMndbyof1446RlrL0XquSEEYyJKJYcbU9nal-JoyS3-g0Jqbly-9sFqzVWReeu4J64Q2vOSnJSfyGXX0-YS-Qr1JPqjTyJKfoomknPcJtoU4JCoozNmMKxITDYp93J9RZsI/s2048/423766274_1315550702469376_579307858488989427_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_irsixWx-JHVLfmt3qX4dc9EDKTvmU7WxDv4RIcitA1Y1wvWIZuVfDYegMndbyof1446RlrL0XquSEEYyJKJYcbU9nal-JoyS3-g0Jqbly-9sFqzVWReeu4J64Q2vOSnJSfyGXX0-YS-Qr1JPqjTyJKfoomknPcJtoU4JCoozNmMKxITDYp93J9RZsI/s320/423766274_1315550702469376_579307858488989427_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Not a good picture of it but I have also made some bunting for the vegetable garden. It has no use other than it brings me some delight. It looks pretty waving about in the breeze. I have wanted some for ages so just got in and did it, all 6 metres of it. A great way to put some scraps to use.<p></p><p>Tracy</p><p><br /></p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-31680816847656692892024-02-19T08:25:00.003+11:002024-02-19T08:25:22.946+11:00Vietnam 2023<p>Early in November last year, we had a trip to Vietnam. We have only been on one package tour before and I didn't think I would do another but a decent price and a 2 for 1 offer from <a href="http://tripadeal.com.au" target="_blank">TripADeal</a> had us booking it in. I was dubious before the trip but wanted to go. I'm glad I did. Vietnam is a beautiful country, the people we met were friendly, and the tour itself was quite good. There were only 11 people on our tour so it was a nice small group and everyone could get to know each other.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2IeejXi61el8nFE4HOnWkvTjkBg-DZWw6CwyL0LtSCB9R46RGZ-VG62fXnkJ2ryRwT0OtvEaLVbURRm88dIRetlgnTg2wHqrDdZXY68KW80dqSprC4zD7Tt-UJ6oEYZddoRBvvdRqFhhgGUAyzKZATlHFV11h3fdjIgPgFhjOLsc1gtE2YF9rsa_Q9A/s2048/423454500_1573759543390647_5288433261983238773_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2IeejXi61el8nFE4HOnWkvTjkBg-DZWw6CwyL0LtSCB9R46RGZ-VG62fXnkJ2ryRwT0OtvEaLVbURRm88dIRetlgnTg2wHqrDdZXY68KW80dqSprC4zD7Tt-UJ6oEYZddoRBvvdRqFhhgGUAyzKZATlHFV11h3fdjIgPgFhjOLsc1gtE2YF9rsa_Q9A/s320/423454500_1573759543390647_5288433261983238773_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We saw plenty of churches and temples. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhzobbmAMQAvm2dqACduUZCbo2S54B6q2VCDLacsV6eFbSlgmIMWoBOYuMy3YSFwz7JnlvA-IvQGJ_d1bb4A9rvZnWqV4P6PAxML_NPcwlNRdHSpN6WLiRvuPkYwQwUQ1VCH9So4xDLkVouiKHDwkjoNIDr00AIh8Mw3fyfQu8ePnyWO6guWlNQ7lLYU/s2048/423454506_7030340343716722_8906726462762569451_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhzobbmAMQAvm2dqACduUZCbo2S54B6q2VCDLacsV6eFbSlgmIMWoBOYuMy3YSFwz7JnlvA-IvQGJ_d1bb4A9rvZnWqV4P6PAxML_NPcwlNRdHSpN6WLiRvuPkYwQwUQ1VCH9So4xDLkVouiKHDwkjoNIDr00AIh8Mw3fyfQu8ePnyWO6guWlNQ7lLYU/s320/423454506_7030340343716722_8906726462762569451_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm generally a tea drinker but I really liked the Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. It's strong and sweet and a little goes a long way.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRShpSPjbnNNg73ulzBOcVg8NFeKgMA38XM6C5P4neeXip9YjL5tWoMSbdFkgrq1r7eoFwV_OjzSWF6aub4BYvE0zXylfYdvMD-ewY68_Ki_gqCIIQrM9qtWiuAixn3a8Ygv-8AevDoKP7bdsaMcms2YpLsRYIpIhnDDABveYmHqsAR4ur-ZP1U4YPQ4/s2048/423454850_715702420379691_405656762337889655_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRShpSPjbnNNg73ulzBOcVg8NFeKgMA38XM6C5P4neeXip9YjL5tWoMSbdFkgrq1r7eoFwV_OjzSWF6aub4BYvE0zXylfYdvMD-ewY68_Ki_gqCIIQrM9qtWiuAixn3a8Ygv-8AevDoKP7bdsaMcms2YpLsRYIpIhnDDABveYmHqsAR4ur-ZP1U4YPQ4/s320/423454850_715702420379691_405656762337889655_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course I posted a few postcards. Shopping in Vietnam is interesting. In a lot of places, haggling is welcome and expected. I am not good at it. I'd rather know how much to pay and just pay it. It is an inexpensive country to be a tourist in. Food, drink ,and most things are much cheaper than here in Australia. Just have to get your head around the currency.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0iOBed7LO-KZEYwPziJCS8g86lbTDH8J_1jc9rOZWsK70cai3cfcpCiiekFr2smGF_iAK0rpGHi7aEo61luY4SYC-H2vlxSdQLHlWiBqN05Nz4QsCG2JVC3aR9VWDol8Rt5-tg9NlBKb5a6GUymki7ZKbX7f5tX2J5iryokaFSR_sH7y3PYkASHaL9J0/s2048/423472158_1925300387866557_2672442681508275651_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0iOBed7LO-KZEYwPziJCS8g86lbTDH8J_1jc9rOZWsK70cai3cfcpCiiekFr2smGF_iAK0rpGHi7aEo61luY4SYC-H2vlxSdQLHlWiBqN05Nz4QsCG2JVC3aR9VWDol8Rt5-tg9NlBKb5a6GUymki7ZKbX7f5tX2J5iryokaFSR_sH7y3PYkASHaL9J0/w363-h363/423472158_1925300387866557_2672442681508275651_n.jpg" width="363" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hanoi was very busy and bustling. The traffic and scooters in particular are a sight. Crossing the road was daunting at first but you get the hang of it quickly enough and it becomes less frightening.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwTDbPoAaIKDPK3KmnyZObewAic_Tx82Tno8kqTdfkijel1LHJ3LipE34CRRLhwMIwXq-xpqkHtYKXQzunw91shXY-_LmCrICQY1IGpHtGuIx7PTtCAYb-dwEV4eXmQd8wsSjAcoRkauaMZnG386klg9cL6SqOIcz2WLn2lGjVwKb56ts26VO5rQr89Lc/s2048/423472224_7059641934152846_7241717808091860910_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwTDbPoAaIKDPK3KmnyZObewAic_Tx82Tno8kqTdfkijel1LHJ3LipE34CRRLhwMIwXq-xpqkHtYKXQzunw91shXY-_LmCrICQY1IGpHtGuIx7PTtCAYb-dwEV4eXmQd8wsSjAcoRkauaMZnG386klg9cL6SqOIcz2WLn2lGjVwKb56ts26VO5rQr89Lc/s320/423472224_7059641934152846_7241717808091860910_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="2040" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8VRxxBODsidm-oDn7QwfsVPSfAw56s-S3IY0SUcsbkCtgb4jUQ2r1eeDavRfxh3gfEGSF9P7PZ_veXsJpgqkqCFp7jnDOnTGTbnso83NqGR7B1eSIlW3sfn1_Hlo_25O_qbsjhjJaKDAfslQzljD3biyMmR3RSdWobL2uUKxIruWfchB3-A2SDxRfOE/w614-h276/423568286_7044661225652548_5470361321862035788_n.jpg" width="614" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had an overnight cruise on Halong Bay. WOW!. It is quite a spectacular place. Yes, there are a lot of cruise boats on the bay but it when you are on the boat, it is quiet and peaceful. Just cruising along looking at all of the amazing limestone monoliths. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LoznEsgmvsjt4lc7fYxPevzHQtURI1j0sQQXH3xFgcfQe3NbD9u6LRiuLADhG5GRzBy9R8AJSrbH0BHY_cQ3CzF7hjoDGmT-SRtaKh00wSba5HsSmPWPeSziBz46GcH-EhbZTNhktbqFkKoziXrANx2wAgSGJzOtvm-E3zxX2o33O1rJodl_PnNUGvA/s2040/423472471_1054598355835304_5899793447320443987_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="2040" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LoznEsgmvsjt4lc7fYxPevzHQtURI1j0sQQXH3xFgcfQe3NbD9u6LRiuLADhG5GRzBy9R8AJSrbH0BHY_cQ3CzF7hjoDGmT-SRtaKh00wSba5HsSmPWPeSziBz46GcH-EhbZTNhktbqFkKoziXrANx2wAgSGJzOtvm-E3zxX2o33O1rJodl_PnNUGvA/w659-h297/423472471_1054598355835304_5899793447320443987_n.jpg" width="659" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We stayed in the mountain region of Pu Luong. It is away from the city and beautiful. Terraced rice fields, chickens, water buffalo, cattle, and dogs on the roads. Nice and rural.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmSy3Gk8Ea41Cfdj_3Dt7bM_hcxQf17gBqhAPzkTg3RAR7SCZXm238uYJdN02QQ7CBOBfGN_Xdhv9lAnDXyXdAbq3Xgg9jUTPNjcCaLUlNkm46z44kXRgZDxzSn2vDjdCUFcih2_76tsI1PtC9nvgX6vaJSx8aHG_upWzugzA9FmvPTDDcuonUEeyitI/s2048/423472481_910413073856716_3848003458438864538_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmSy3Gk8Ea41Cfdj_3Dt7bM_hcxQf17gBqhAPzkTg3RAR7SCZXm238uYJdN02QQ7CBOBfGN_Xdhv9lAnDXyXdAbq3Xgg9jUTPNjcCaLUlNkm46z44kXRgZDxzSn2vDjdCUFcih2_76tsI1PtC9nvgX6vaJSx8aHG_upWzugzA9FmvPTDDcuonUEeyitI/w384-h384/423472481_910413073856716_3848003458438864538_n.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The train street in Hanoi. I am glad we went there. After a morning on a walking tour of the city it was nice to enjoy an peach iced-tea and wait for the train (which does run dangerously close).</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOEjuRoqHFATFW3O4lSEXSqE0LvHz6VNiXYdrCZWxEg1LX4D0ftcVfJw1su8IKghVomDr3t6UlObkphVaZgESj80ruNtx8TgnlkdrRI_XzqskHm2_j0l5_xVK54OatAcBzMtXDuq9S-TRRH83DRwGRyRo8JC-zCWBoJ0bjd-aDvIYOJy50RulIq-BRag/s2048/423737627_1421784295188676_5943887202813477072_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOEjuRoqHFATFW3O4lSEXSqE0LvHz6VNiXYdrCZWxEg1LX4D0ftcVfJw1su8IKghVomDr3t6UlObkphVaZgESj80ruNtx8TgnlkdrRI_XzqskHm2_j0l5_xVK54OatAcBzMtXDuq9S-TRRH83DRwGRyRo8JC-zCWBoJ0bjd-aDvIYOJy50RulIq-BRag/w357-h357/423737627_1421784295188676_5943887202813477072_n.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><br /> Would I return to Vietnam? Definitely. <p></p><div>I am now working out the details of a trip for later in the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tracy xo</div>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-92052946078980986502024-02-18T05:07:00.002+11:002024-02-18T05:07:27.446+11:00Out of habit<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOjthl8TRZNJinC0_MGof0mtHvdBi9FbGNo_vTLab05u1xmLeirpp1I1305ZIKCETJvbbQdUCgbVNondGTflxQD6r-U5NQJmE1upvwYkDktL7zrfV_OYz_qpaRTiK9b-sE2bGmp812WLZ1ixAPv4-AGEHEIYWX0mCzFT2AUaW4s7nTKwsp9iKVF2pLH4/s4608/DSCF3143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOjthl8TRZNJinC0_MGof0mtHvdBi9FbGNo_vTLab05u1xmLeirpp1I1305ZIKCETJvbbQdUCgbVNondGTflxQD6r-U5NQJmE1upvwYkDktL7zrfV_OYz_qpaRTiK9b-sE2bGmp812WLZ1ixAPv4-AGEHEIYWX0mCzFT2AUaW4s7nTKwsp9iKVF2pLH4/w417-h313/DSCF3143.JPG" width="417" /></a></div><br /> It is so easy to get out of the habit of doing something even if it is something you enjoy. I think that is what happened with this blog. One thing then another put me off and then the new habit of just not blogging became the norm. Recently I've been looking back at old posts to find pictures as it is easier than searching through the thousands that are on the computer. It made me realise that this really is a good platform to record bits and pieces for posterity and also to share if anyone is interested. <br /><br />So whilst this is a bit of a nothing post, I will be sharing a bit more even if it just so I can remember.<p></p><p>Tracy xo</p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-92168569400311425702024-01-05T05:49:00.003+11:002024-01-05T05:49:38.831+11:00Crafting<p> </p><p><br /></p><p>The first Friday of the month means <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/p/friday-night-with-friends.html" target="_blank">Friday Night with Friends </a>which is hosted by <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cheryll</a>. I have an idea of what I want to get started on and maybe even finish tonight. We'll see.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUaSkRWNGn8kkgghQ6CtKShtK7SvPhLkElpFpzW10oGuDSRPTHzC5W1d5kdBlWP7bbIPu50zyl_xi7q0cZW6H9WbkQTETo1rfmjOwbgHFI00QKgzdgSHHD9ji1hJRp7rhGbzlkc-TuvSLWJDuN46ZEh5l5cHeYnNHeVKf2NR1LF1Kofkuk4MaeQwrgps4/s188/FnwF%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="188" data-original-width="160" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUaSkRWNGn8kkgghQ6CtKShtK7SvPhLkElpFpzW10oGuDSRPTHzC5W1d5kdBlWP7bbIPu50zyl_xi7q0cZW6H9WbkQTETo1rfmjOwbgHFI00QKgzdgSHHD9ji1hJRp7rhGbzlkc-TuvSLWJDuN46ZEh5l5cHeYnNHeVKf2NR1LF1Kofkuk4MaeQwrgps4/s1600/FnwF%20(2).jpg" width="160" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the mean time, I can share a couple of pictures of the items I made for the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aussiecraftyswaps/" target="_blank">Advent craft swap</a> I was in. It's a fun swap and if it runs again this year I will probably join again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNLQ89alv7-frKctil0M6YumzrkOxckgcYCtKKt3Hb-w3nFqEJcJtQOvegPHt-LE4_SZmqEWVnL1wOKWGC1R4sd3wOgUdXwxulXEn6kawS6R4TkPLJgax3Xvj4AWYhES4jJZ596wFHOmFcJbknxfYgQ-KfL10TH3t03uzFpDdysCf5bAgGg9tX7OSauk/s4608/DSCF6846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNLQ89alv7-frKctil0M6YumzrkOxckgcYCtKKt3Hb-w3nFqEJcJtQOvegPHt-LE4_SZmqEWVnL1wOKWGC1R4sd3wOgUdXwxulXEn6kawS6R4TkPLJgax3Xvj4AWYhES4jJZ596wFHOmFcJbknxfYgQ-KfL10TH3t03uzFpDdysCf5bAgGg9tX7OSauk/s320/DSCF6846.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />My 24 items consisted of 6 'ouch-pouches'. Just tiny pouches to keep some basic first aid supplies in your bag.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGK6QU0KrCW85dhdLdVnPilPejXeEsqt3iEqcq3EM6bVhiiRgzn24KGOdv4fCaq8MZBM4z-aZXkfxvXY3Ed87a1IX3IFCyZG0X_IRVyxdnO558vnF_VRCut1mHcUBM_hbU3yezkoIpdlyYsXReOG1Cui0jhEwbFenJ4IAhQI7UY0eM3xZqzlXbuziaUow/s4608/DSCF6848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGK6QU0KrCW85dhdLdVnPilPejXeEsqt3iEqcq3EM6bVhiiRgzn24KGOdv4fCaq8MZBM4z-aZXkfxvXY3Ed87a1IX3IFCyZG0X_IRVyxdnO558vnF_VRCut1mHcUBM_hbU3yezkoIpdlyYsXReOG1Cui0jhEwbFenJ4IAhQI7UY0eM3xZqzlXbuziaUow/s320/DSCF6848.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My other make was 18 mini Christmas buntings. I really enjoyed making these and they were quite quick to whip up. A great way to use the stash too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, I hope I will be back sometime tomorrow to share what I made for Friday Night with Friends, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tracy xo</div><p></p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-31003877525475751842024-01-01T05:18:00.004+11:002024-01-01T05:18:40.410+11:00Happy New Year<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am glad to turn the page on the calendar and head into a brand new year. Wishing everyone a happy, safe, healthy, and joy-filled 2024.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6NPTJxehvHKnNjYg8DzB2eAIuZqCgbM9njyAQoRCTBtLkzbRVdImntlfGknzE-Iv7hLMXW_dWnz_FmUs4T24UPRkYazg1nEwQt8kMYcF58rEJvtE2OQRcmovc6HtZUP6oPV68X1h8NMyAJXY3k1EGONaouZ0z3gDzRbQkYcvA0f4TWPv5yDuLW9jhss/s3076/DSCF5348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3076" data-original-width="2825" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6NPTJxehvHKnNjYg8DzB2eAIuZqCgbM9njyAQoRCTBtLkzbRVdImntlfGknzE-Iv7hLMXW_dWnz_FmUs4T24UPRkYazg1nEwQt8kMYcF58rEJvtE2OQRcmovc6HtZUP6oPV68X1h8NMyAJXY3k1EGONaouZ0z3gDzRbQkYcvA0f4TWPv5yDuLW9jhss/w368-h400/DSCF5348.JPG" width="368" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNU2uUSqfktPt1mXz0dLsn1wEfV8p2PP4hGuB1-pjeQv93mxkrVYuAY4MBHKUKBCD9SV_fmXBIR_25K_KA2Bfgf6O7CACXdrdNlJr7yaFQ_Tm5qgLfP9uSqrdmZF_XF52Su2a2tdvQitbL8se-1DMVTqy6ej8p1KsjKTAUwQvufPsKhH-Zk8uBMfLhnx8/s4608/DSCF5349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNU2uUSqfktPt1mXz0dLsn1wEfV8p2PP4hGuB1-pjeQv93mxkrVYuAY4MBHKUKBCD9SV_fmXBIR_25K_KA2Bfgf6O7CACXdrdNlJr7yaFQ_Tm5qgLfP9uSqrdmZF_XF52Su2a2tdvQitbL8se-1DMVTqy6ej8p1KsjKTAUwQvufPsKhH-Zk8uBMfLhnx8/w400-h300/DSCF5349.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujOdr3OT2moIrMyI0059eTA0yiydMjsjfo4M72S5Lhx0j6Rfjex-FQ_CtiLfoFHU3eHNKOB92Iqf-DBxG_uEcVD6NQo5lyggl8ISs9aHH04XpnhVn6suwUcCNfvDETNqHFqGAKTg_a2gGCcSC_3gBVOgX1bgIbuE97KaM4qGyYdsHGnoWhHp6uiuFC4E/s4608/DSCF5350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujOdr3OT2moIrMyI0059eTA0yiydMjsjfo4M72S5Lhx0j6Rfjex-FQ_CtiLfoFHU3eHNKOB92Iqf-DBxG_uEcVD6NQo5lyggl8ISs9aHH04XpnhVn6suwUcCNfvDETNqHFqGAKTg_a2gGCcSC_3gBVOgX1bgIbuE97KaM4qGyYdsHGnoWhHp6uiuFC4E/w400-h300/DSCF5350.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip0rbzzTBDoJi3fLDl9StySGOWDHZSQ0a0LaNQzGDiXURub1WKPzSXH51IhMqY_QdOwFYV4J009QC8jPDYmHx0E7PDKoU3QerSl-t0IE9cs7kI9Thz_gH1-Llo2TKw0dwXIGobHGBoBbHrtOeE0JwBQ4pVqLCJup_FSRfr6GW7jcugKdrP16OsqL_9Y8c/s4608/DSCF5351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip0rbzzTBDoJi3fLDl9StySGOWDHZSQ0a0LaNQzGDiXURub1WKPzSXH51IhMqY_QdOwFYV4J009QC8jPDYmHx0E7PDKoU3QerSl-t0IE9cs7kI9Thz_gH1-Llo2TKw0dwXIGobHGBoBbHrtOeE0JwBQ4pVqLCJup_FSRfr6GW7jcugKdrP16OsqL_9Y8c/w300-h400/DSCF5351.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Tracy xo<p></p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-4199569035452120922023-12-01T18:36:00.001+11:002023-12-01T18:36:39.333+11:00Hello again<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Life has changed a lot this year especially in the last little while. Tim and I have done some travelling this year but for now I am more than happy to just stay at home for a while. We spent time in Singapore, Ireland, Iceland, and the UK. Last month we went to Vietnam. I feel so fortunate and grateful to have had these experiences. These were the good times.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkicoP8FvwRltbsqH65gjQxQTRKASA3Ha7E4z8jX1uH_SYm0VSg4c6m8MNBq6P-Zc6q_3rDYqrkE_kVBhOIdGv56VGwBIaj2PZ_ATuW07pmZvY9zE7cNvX4fgzwy5NOZjcNlenWkz58bLhLlZIKBJ2fRV134ULpxeCv80ECXBu2YO-N8NyhxR6K6cgQoc/s235/nam2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="235" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkicoP8FvwRltbsqH65gjQxQTRKASA3Ha7E4z8jX1uH_SYm0VSg4c6m8MNBq6P-Zc6q_3rDYqrkE_kVBhOIdGv56VGwBIaj2PZ_ATuW07pmZvY9zE7cNvX4fgzwy5NOZjcNlenWkz58bLhLlZIKBJ2fRV134ULpxeCv80ECXBu2YO-N8NyhxR6K6cgQoc/w320-h144/nam2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />Halong Bay</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVHtgl8uT-n3WaCYm7n8qK1MpctCWVauQ9Bawp1bzYviPfnTN6q2qNbSul7i3J6KekKGcRcec9QeA7yEnxuEBf4dB9uQ1tmnl2t3c-LjiL3b1HZGToqkr7IdNKRNO0Ll0SAA5I2ftzDTb_kmsVYFtp4v5wtcNwUhnjoHHzEcD8XbajfwJShmLcu_HNKI/s240/nam%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="108" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVHtgl8uT-n3WaCYm7n8qK1MpctCWVauQ9Bawp1bzYviPfnTN6q2qNbSul7i3J6KekKGcRcec9QeA7yEnxuEBf4dB9uQ1tmnl2t3c-LjiL3b1HZGToqkr7IdNKRNO0Ll0SAA5I2ftzDTb_kmsVYFtp4v5wtcNwUhnjoHHzEcD8XbajfwJShmLcu_HNKI/w144-h320/nam%201.jpg" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />Beer Street, Hanoi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /> We have had our share of heartache this year. Our little dog, Arrow, passed away at the age of 19. She needed quite a bit of care and attention at the end and it was our privilege to provide it. We also lost out cat, Puss. She was the sweetest girl and her death was sudden and we weren't prepared. It has really hit me hard. <p></p><p>This is just a quick post as a way of trying to start over.</p><p>Tracy xo</p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-37276889019476702772023-02-05T15:56:00.009+11:002023-02-05T15:58:40.964+11:00February FNwF<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm a little late posting about my crafting I did for <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/p/friday-night-with-friends.html">Friday Night with Friends</a> for this month. I've been running late for almost everything for about a year now but I'm trying to catch up. Thank you <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/">Cheryll</a> for hosting this fun get together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvw4Gxg9fRMW4pHzC-570DeIfK0BGFZUOXxa9PkvOWcNhh-9KX8htwZ9j8VFUycVE6YoxTmg7qycGxAvNH-biGklL8-5-myOJXDVF-2wB0XgOZluIkPE6jtLA28S8WN9RRQdivd4kHysUN0OeLVJFTantF97wuvNzpER9OKfmdLjzDGKTbHVVrjm-/s640/DSCF6542%20(640x480).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvw4Gxg9fRMW4pHzC-570DeIfK0BGFZUOXxa9PkvOWcNhh-9KX8htwZ9j8VFUycVE6YoxTmg7qycGxAvNH-biGklL8-5-myOJXDVF-2wB0XgOZluIkPE6jtLA28S8WN9RRQdivd4kHysUN0OeLVJFTantF97wuvNzpER9OKfmdLjzDGKTbHVVrjm-/s320/DSCF6542%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> This time around I did a bit of crochet. I sat outside with the cats and it was lovely. The evenings are starting to cool down which is nice. The days are a different story, so hot and the sun is harsh. I'm not sure how big I will be able to make this blanket with the leftover yarn but it is a good feeling knowing that the yarn isn't languishing in my cupboard anymore. <p></p><p>Anyway, I best be off. I have some more mail to write.</p><p>Bye for now,</p><p>Tracy xo</p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-40720075111843647432023-02-01T06:24:00.001+11:002023-02-01T06:24:24.097+11:00Hello February<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">January flashed by. I didn't get done all of the things that I wanted to but managed all of the things I needed to. It was so hot many days. I have set my <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/160460165-tracy-g">Goodreads challenge</a> at 50 books for the year. So far I am on track. As long as I remember (or can be bothered) to record the books as I read them on the site. </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJeDEXnC0TvkDc2pMBJoBXD-WRVfY2iaxwRqnoIK9jV3jvWXYSCJ_SnAr6m32Gi1bxHRDoNXAk58YYpL7t9cSnam6YR1FWaznQBH172HAL2U1Zdt-knZ_cmnkmOpwMcLaQviKpYnBWuFM4rb3YI66HQ5ggQIA_3P8Cy6cGGwI_cBp2Qx_g9mbZzjs/s640/DSCF6492%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJeDEXnC0TvkDc2pMBJoBXD-WRVfY2iaxwRqnoIK9jV3jvWXYSCJ_SnAr6m32Gi1bxHRDoNXAk58YYpL7t9cSnam6YR1FWaznQBH172HAL2U1Zdt-knZ_cmnkmOpwMcLaQviKpYnBWuFM4rb3YI66HQ5ggQIA_3P8Cy6cGGwI_cBp2Qx_g9mbZzjs/s320/DSCF6492%20(640x480).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also joined a crochet along over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunny.gardener/">Instagram</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindfulblanketcal/">The Mindful Blanket CAL</a>. The idea is to use yarn you already have and crochet when you want and how much you want. Just a big granny square really. Some days it has been too hot to crochet so I don't.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kilpmB0g8LNCC2apa_va6Y8CsYfEOk7xy_8X9ONeJQ2I1mgYBu5-6RsBTeAa8JqbkSlldDLoIsv37RN_v-lHKAasQ53Fx8pJ279SNcOD072qqmHoBEwb6vsPK-i1eEbOn_wr2gAeRCi6fKJAAWqHexFG8gh9tn3yRu7GHuKmItfhYQRsw9Nnv-pA/s640/DSCF6491%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kilpmB0g8LNCC2apa_va6Y8CsYfEOk7xy_8X9ONeJQ2I1mgYBu5-6RsBTeAa8JqbkSlldDLoIsv37RN_v-lHKAasQ53Fx8pJ279SNcOD072qqmHoBEwb6vsPK-i1eEbOn_wr2gAeRCi6fKJAAWqHexFG8gh9tn3yRu7GHuKmItfhYQRsw9Nnv-pA/s320/DSCF6491%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm using the yarn that was left over from my <a href="https://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/sweet-pea-blanket.html">Attic24 sweet pea blanket</a>. I know the colours work well together and it will be nice to not have the yarn languishing in my cupboard. Oh and a blanket at the end of the process. I always forget how much I like to crochet until I pick up the hook and get started. It's quick, easy, and quite forgiving of little mistakes. Easy to undo too. I'll keep plodding along when the mood strikes and when time allows.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZOHxWj0QjAHyBzYxATewrP7mJzu_jPxRjPikLw5KQ-998Xyz8afwXJn_Gm0VjQatfxKj-rYzu-ztGjzzggx47Rt9d0jj7479-dpZ-F9qwTFK6RuXcB2lo0fW-3Vq9gMaLDfYbydYaZZI466PXzeOZYgYdqqg5hut-VTkFtzuxDD95edCAG4RJSxS/s640/DSCF6521%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZOHxWj0QjAHyBzYxATewrP7mJzu_jPxRjPikLw5KQ-998Xyz8afwXJn_Gm0VjQatfxKj-rYzu-ztGjzzggx47Rt9d0jj7479-dpZ-F9qwTFK6RuXcB2lo0fW-3Vq9gMaLDfYbydYaZZI466PXzeOZYgYdqqg5hut-VTkFtzuxDD95edCAG4RJSxS/s320/DSCF6521%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Our youngest has just finished her chef apprenticeship. So we had a little celebration at the cafe where she started three years ago. She switched workplaces half way through to a fancy restaurant in town. The late night hours would do me in. We are all so proud of her. She is ready for adventure now and eager to head to the city to spread her wings.<p></p><div>I am going to try to post each day this month. It is also <a href="http://www.lettermo.com">The Month of Letters </a>so plenty of writing happening with pen and paper as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bye for now,</div><div>Tracy xo</div>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-86067560674837364192023-01-01T18:10:00.004+11:002023-01-01T18:10:33.352+11:002023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Popping in to say hi and Happy New Year. I was so glad to see the close of 2022 and have a new year to look forward to. Not that the turning of a calendar page really means much but it is nice to close the door on the worst year of my life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldpkaJuOKrylC4-B0dt3VvQtx7uultrrWUGBbo_T7Ruz9kMlx_itOjIzh2i875MQVK0O6MDXJxbbtHPPEvO_iNo8F8MCMhpKawInLbWqk23QL1WY3wywV92fFNXbc6FcMtWgvApnGhl8n0o0exOhYDt8kjWNFbT8gFrB25vcpxUx4_ASSEd9u9sxm/s640/DSCF6234%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldpkaJuOKrylC4-B0dt3VvQtx7uultrrWUGBbo_T7Ruz9kMlx_itOjIzh2i875MQVK0O6MDXJxbbtHPPEvO_iNo8F8MCMhpKawInLbWqk23QL1WY3wywV92fFNXbc6FcMtWgvApnGhl8n0o0exOhYDt8kjWNFbT8gFrB25vcpxUx4_ASSEd9u9sxm/s320/DSCF6234%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I haven't spent as much time in the garden as I would like and it is showing signs of my neglect but I am determined to get back to 'normal'. Thank goodness for the plants that take care of themselves and keep showing up (not the weeds, they never give up.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisFNtgAfi98dkaoeYpSrxLbmh4DIgWRQfyP933w_46xLwpoM0TSgmvou51gzMGqFS2zma8QOmntOwoeU9bICl5KAansMpV5YyrbPuzkIHN9tXsOCH66ko0-Jb0Zgwhh8PqzTwfhsiF8lH7iQyyw_lPX409U7MMxBBybZw3-hcq4ylUvkdGcTbU6g2J/s640/DSCF6236%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisFNtgAfi98dkaoeYpSrxLbmh4DIgWRQfyP933w_46xLwpoM0TSgmvou51gzMGqFS2zma8QOmntOwoeU9bICl5KAansMpV5YyrbPuzkIHN9tXsOCH66ko0-Jb0Zgwhh8PqzTwfhsiF8lH7iQyyw_lPX409U7MMxBBybZw3-hcq4ylUvkdGcTbU6g2J/s320/DSCF6236%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Lots of plans in the pipeline for this year. Health and fitness, creativity, and some travel. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHi4KuIskQWR_o5On2mIo-kn2lln0BdCPz9YvOcaAFLpeFGFs4fZzYk6YVF-OTbrQd8EPNWDh7EBGjxz22JO0kfU0UEdZ3khiWgr0NZo_9U7GoUIw6482xmcls1v5x5dKU1eT4t8AX9jv0vjH4vAHbKJSB5kAuGXd5Rabc1AXNeSayfcsJ_G4_mJn/s640/DSCF6241%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHi4KuIskQWR_o5On2mIo-kn2lln0BdCPz9YvOcaAFLpeFGFs4fZzYk6YVF-OTbrQd8EPNWDh7EBGjxz22JO0kfU0UEdZ3khiWgr0NZo_9U7GoUIw6482xmcls1v5x5dKU1eT4t8AX9jv0vjH4vAHbKJSB5kAuGXd5Rabc1AXNeSayfcsJ_G4_mJn/s320/DSCF6241%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdFVBgtEl7fuv9soGAHXXbPDrgt_sOUEwiUEJnTZBRM6teZE50lVKkqUPWrowEsqdVlRc8v34tLIU8Iu6Pj1cSMA2BOSQxIOPJqSE2RKYq8NynCQmL1xtFbIrsjAgpgYFGtyefGV9ovGH_x3u6Wf2z_wlA0Dre7lzYCA6yCmkbvMs8-CAUmzxCbxK/s640/DSCF6242%20(480x640).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdFVBgtEl7fuv9soGAHXXbPDrgt_sOUEwiUEJnTZBRM6teZE50lVKkqUPWrowEsqdVlRc8v34tLIU8Iu6Pj1cSMA2BOSQxIOPJqSE2RKYq8NynCQmL1xtFbIrsjAgpgYFGtyefGV9ovGH_x3u6Wf2z_wlA0Dre7lzYCA6yCmkbvMs8-CAUmzxCbxK/s320/DSCF6242%20(480x640).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2023.<p></p><p>Tracy xo</p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-78840129274501595482022-11-06T10:23:00.001+11:002022-11-06T10:23:06.709+11:00FNwF<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A couple of days after FNwF and I am getting around to posting what I got up to. During the day I made a project pouch but I haven't taken a picture of it. Maybe next time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1UfLBXeWXnhudQne1hZRuZAj_fUaIvYJzCkx79idC2jWWpggepb--udAasW08V3gx7vg9N5-0rz0cEajiAapNdhyimeMb_98GQjaABn6KqGtyGsboZorniEK_g01iIXooE5IOWKBpthrqcKSwRr8QQQ6WqMnpqPQmnZBIgjn1YJdiaKD3W2uOJVjc/s640/DSCF6083%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1UfLBXeWXnhudQne1hZRuZAj_fUaIvYJzCkx79idC2jWWpggepb--udAasW08V3gx7vg9N5-0rz0cEajiAapNdhyimeMb_98GQjaABn6KqGtyGsboZorniEK_g01iIXooE5IOWKBpthrqcKSwRr8QQQ6WqMnpqPQmnZBIgjn1YJdiaKD3W2uOJVjc/s320/DSCF6083%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>In the evening I got started on a <a href="https://www.mollyandmama.com.au/make-a-lace-zipper-pouch-with-a-hexagon-flower/" target="_blank">lace zipper pouch</a> that I have been wanting to make for a while. I am not the biggest English paper piecing fan. I like the end result but I struggle with the actual stitching because my glasses need updating. I also struggle with deciding on fabrics. This time I opted for some vintage doilies that were a bit tatty for use as doilies.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4xpLWQp8wdp6mBlNA6IsfDiqrDx6B9NbnESX-jTrfFvzjIn1pD2l-bwn1RULIr3TrdNwLfZZu5IzZntbVfulT8WM9xr9a2XowzFCqo-ou1vNWhZXlnjcRH07i5NETYN3VImYrncII-pgtcCsLVC3K103BmJsp2tFsKa53Bnul3HeYg8rN0BDKUXa/s640/DSCF6085%20(480x640).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4xpLWQp8wdp6mBlNA6IsfDiqrDx6B9NbnESX-jTrfFvzjIn1pD2l-bwn1RULIr3TrdNwLfZZu5IzZntbVfulT8WM9xr9a2XowzFCqo-ou1vNWhZXlnjcRH07i5NETYN3VImYrncII-pgtcCsLVC3K103BmJsp2tFsKa53Bnul3HeYg8rN0BDKUXa/s320/DSCF6085%20(480x640).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> I'm happy with the result and it once the hexie flower is made, the actual pouch takes only minutes to make. The hexie flower took me and my dodgy eyes more than minutes that's for sure.<p></p><p>Thank you <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cheryll</a> for hosting.</p><p>Bye for now,</p><p>Tracy</p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-44342701357703783692022-11-04T15:06:00.003+11:002022-11-04T15:06:17.610+11:00November Friday Night with Friends<p> In a flash it seems, another month has passed and I am back for Friday Night with Friends. Thank you <a href="http://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cheryll</a> for hosting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApphgCaYlQIMRXjBT-W23CZKu-lNf1KoijiGvN4ZHfo52CkC5gS4nyzWcRdWhhkwMJbdXgKllryjvNj06TpE9X7LGrIHIdoZ8VNmAZRQ_4x9qU8E5odNbt4p3goDXJFgi_jibgAjwdo6-LJQB2GfbcUpWqMm9Qxjn-ZLkddkRATvloikixyDWnPpt/s195/2.FnwF%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="195" data-original-width="166" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApphgCaYlQIMRXjBT-W23CZKu-lNf1KoijiGvN4ZHfo52CkC5gS4nyzWcRdWhhkwMJbdXgKllryjvNj06TpE9X7LGrIHIdoZ8VNmAZRQ_4x9qU8E5odNbt4p3goDXJFgi_jibgAjwdo6-LJQB2GfbcUpWqMm9Qxjn-ZLkddkRATvloikixyDWnPpt/s1600/2.FnwF%20(2).jpg" width="166" /></a></div><br /><div>I have had a head start and already done a bit of sewing today when I had some free time. I still have a few things I want/ have to make for my Christmas swap so I know what I will be sewing tonight. Back tomorrow with a progress report 😄</div><div><br /></div><div>Bye for now,</div><div>Tracy</div>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-51673082645079667942022-10-08T14:39:00.006+11:002022-10-08T14:39:58.239+11:00Friday Night with Friends<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sjnKvV8FDgIx8X9qrIw3_-FHUs9RIW5jqsnv88sVVgocCns6UZULSzlVzqlxr89IgvqNliHYdSYO4CeVZ8U5Wl4YzHyuhKBHtLROC7lacjeGHETceg0ghXOEVBVAHJPlSm0InFB2rp2tKCGStwjpaUXcGo2LnvLybC2Q9WUnXnXqWwHfBnvfzs4R/s195/2.FnwF%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="195" data-original-width="166" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sjnKvV8FDgIx8X9qrIw3_-FHUs9RIW5jqsnv88sVVgocCns6UZULSzlVzqlxr89IgvqNliHYdSYO4CeVZ8U5Wl4YzHyuhKBHtLROC7lacjeGHETceg0ghXOEVBVAHJPlSm0InFB2rp2tKCGStwjpaUXcGo2LnvLybC2Q9WUnXnXqWwHfBnvfzs4R/s1600/2.FnwF%20(2).jpg" width="166" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has been a while since I have joined in with Friday Night with Friends but, it was good to be back. Thank you <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cheryll</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am involved in a few swaps for Christmas this year and it is time to knuckle down and get them finished, wrapped and ready for posting. So, I spent a bit of time weaving in ends of yarn in my knitted dishcloths I made. The kind of task I kept putting off until later. It didn't take long and I'm glad it is done.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="640" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3uPnPwG4qZOJwB1TUqLsJog7hL7fhDTyG3uPV7BIpIvnDU5GhdngCopH1hmmB9aulGmycAFk4zUbFg23pUP3MmN8I4-HwbPIL9nVWzLt4adQT4Jmbq-YOjyGAy2Od0KjM9QH7KcjrefLc2VVr7wx8-fMFfDK0Txrebxy0DLyBnn0Z79143h7cGWC/s320/DSCF6007%20(640x469).jpg" width="320" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also made a zipper pouch using an orphan block that I have had waiting for just the right project. I'm happy with the result. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCz81U3u_-T1XiPfPk6WlnKCnmgSs2ymN7wA3_bG9bpbsvun3aV2yZnomGiUtumJhtEv6zFHpGf2EnGl-sGEPXPie7cxhM0xN9KHbfkUgUbEGNp6kNjAgpAx7za-1a_kCx_70sRhjCtnntv9AnfZorSVcpObGsypFJNYFzU0VqWvGqQXW3OKhMwyR/s640/DSCF6006%20(480x640).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCz81U3u_-T1XiPfPk6WlnKCnmgSs2ymN7wA3_bG9bpbsvun3aV2yZnomGiUtumJhtEv6zFHpGf2EnGl-sGEPXPie7cxhM0xN9KHbfkUgUbEGNp6kNjAgpAx7za-1a_kCx_70sRhjCtnntv9AnfZorSVcpObGsypFJNYFzU0VqWvGqQXW3OKhMwyR/s320/DSCF6006%20(480x640).jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div>A rainy day here today so I am writing letters and cards and making my gift tags.<p></p><p>Bye for now,<br />Tracy<br /> </p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-84525158476976045912022-10-01T17:01:00.008+10:002022-10-01T17:01:41.638+10:00Trying again... again<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This year really has been a trial. Just one thing after another. I won't go on here about the pitfalls but trust me they have been aplenty. Big, small and all sizes in between. I like to look on the bright side and search for the silver lining. I will once again try my hand at blogging and hopefully I will be able to put some words and pictures here more frequently.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On to some recent highlights. We took a trip to Sydney to see Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet in concert. Of course we did some sight-seeing and some catch-up with family. A lovely weekend. We came home tired which is probably a sign of having a good time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj61DhQNPERYRCOdPFsfIuaORtLJxck2cfYtCpxcUEZAG33ATQ1uIrQhexLmQJZhsLLmtg20Z8q_N4BoCg-lGl6i_QPEUsCy7LLkWHAt_87lnTwWOnkgsCa0kKSbm338LQrc5IBUXinDrw5uL_RBXDcUGANqEORGDYjx8zX51NBSPdD5gZea64qldNf/s640/DSCF5920%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj61DhQNPERYRCOdPFsfIuaORtLJxck2cfYtCpxcUEZAG33ATQ1uIrQhexLmQJZhsLLmtg20Z8q_N4BoCg-lGl6i_QPEUsCy7LLkWHAt_87lnTwWOnkgsCa0kKSbm338LQrc5IBUXinDrw5uL_RBXDcUGANqEORGDYjx8zX51NBSPdD5gZea64qldNf/s320/DSCF5920%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sydney Harbour. Spectacular.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkm009obJtJeRNLTk8lEjGbjBEXSZHf7Pj0WepRJvY3C3i9dYVFxOa0pjd0ICo77xOmLk8Pdhmy2o2G3QDv1sYoFIsDRO_UlQgtiA0XuuMOianhFAFF-46BYXaZfNmP2iy7nb1tXgfT-3GidMknrDjSWv7YEXcynb11EZrTvg5bexx4pvrkG99ZTp/s640/DSCF5936%20(480x640).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkm009obJtJeRNLTk8lEjGbjBEXSZHf7Pj0WepRJvY3C3i9dYVFxOa0pjd0ICo77xOmLk8Pdhmy2o2G3QDv1sYoFIsDRO_UlQgtiA0XuuMOianhFAFF-46BYXaZfNmP2iy7nb1tXgfT-3GidMknrDjSWv7YEXcynb11EZrTvg5bexx4pvrkG99ZTp/s320/DSCF5936%20(480x640).jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Tea Cosy at The Rocks in Sydney.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8y59d6wUSLGzyXab4m8nAX00AJfoXbGdd9wEh58om3OW3Yq-S5vFinSiDrCJifNOiStXMHQpLVC1eg8XJstrhP4puFPyHdvCfnsPs6ZU3LFukzAiqRCg0-ZZcaGBINXqaXZqEjXUCxxLOpAMW_E1kw03qaRrGxmLgrJUz7f_D-opXSp5ZF5cSKPn8/s640/DSCF5990%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8y59d6wUSLGzyXab4m8nAX00AJfoXbGdd9wEh58om3OW3Yq-S5vFinSiDrCJifNOiStXMHQpLVC1eg8XJstrhP4puFPyHdvCfnsPs6ZU3LFukzAiqRCg0-ZZcaGBINXqaXZqEjXUCxxLOpAMW_E1kw03qaRrGxmLgrJUz7f_D-opXSp5ZF5cSKPn8/s320/DSCF5990%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tea at Cafe Gali, Moree.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>I have plenty to do to keep me busy. Christmas craft swaps to finish, gardening and more gardening. And I am in the process of planning an overseas trip for next year.</p><p><br /></p><p>More to come later.</p><p>Thanks for visiting,<br />Tracy xo<br /><br /></p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-89405596507645420552022-04-10T19:42:00.003+10:002022-04-10T19:42:45.183+10:00Coos<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I guess it has been a while since I have posted regularly (two years to be exact) and although much has changed, thankfully much has stayed the same. I am completely a creature of habit and have been quite content to spend the best part of the last two years at home. It does help that I have a very big 'backyard' to spend my time in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My wonderful friend<a href="https://kiwikidspage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Sue</a>, knows that I am making a woodland area with deciduous trees and she surprised me last week by sending me some acorns so I can grow my very own oak trees. I'm so grateful for the acorns but moreover I am grateful that I have thoughtful and kind friends who think of me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://kiwikidspage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sue</a> said she would like to see some pictures of my pet Highland cows so here they are. They are such sweet coos and very much the posers.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg917TneAAolKsoO_dyWUU86m2jMVQJOxvzSRGOnamCcYK3-xSVcT0cYNyYAzEXB-j5K_XIzh4dTvfgs49ug4twQb6KQiBhGGnBNiQWwMP7sYmiEDueY_qJ71dM6Z7JpKv7rab0SEz776K4iRblf18Vpp99AD7FUAeyKrUdo7yTvrITosAjwl6-Cn6G/s640/DSCF2743%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg917TneAAolKsoO_dyWUU86m2jMVQJOxvzSRGOnamCcYK3-xSVcT0cYNyYAzEXB-j5K_XIzh4dTvfgs49ug4twQb6KQiBhGGnBNiQWwMP7sYmiEDueY_qJ71dM6Z7JpKv7rab0SEz776K4iRblf18Vpp99AD7FUAeyKrUdo7yTvrITosAjwl6-Cn6G/s320/DSCF2743%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gE2tLV6A4P419HjC9hqxb1F9UtdON1zg2qPxRaUnFoEi6W_Xe3GlfANGlHrzFbYVsLJBOLihrQowVZ9edw86a262xLYoimfPJ1dqeyiuEK_II-uc1SDOpJNUDJZxafMf2oiBBxLwuLpNt8Li0EYA_X23pXC_jjh6rwN7DivwV0dweB24C1kBKqvJ/s640/DSCF2748%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gE2tLV6A4P419HjC9hqxb1F9UtdON1zg2qPxRaUnFoEi6W_Xe3GlfANGlHrzFbYVsLJBOLihrQowVZ9edw86a262xLYoimfPJ1dqeyiuEK_II-uc1SDOpJNUDJZxafMf2oiBBxLwuLpNt8Li0EYA_X23pXC_jjh6rwN7DivwV0dweB24C1kBKqvJ/s320/DSCF2748%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OoNGF9oWfNRbyg2t_6k4tyr8_S6m1uOxCkDsecnKjhF7So438CJhMHFgHAhr8tpZMGGyYZxGd5Y4pCJghoaBzUivkkQ2GL2Sz9X_yinqQBNvWd4ZDifnWog-T9JO7LORsb7bjAI22dhP9i7MioXNLt-VhJkJ65lvWchve2qtFVv3CFG-gM091OHt/s640/DSCF2750%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OoNGF9oWfNRbyg2t_6k4tyr8_S6m1uOxCkDsecnKjhF7So438CJhMHFgHAhr8tpZMGGyYZxGd5Y4pCJghoaBzUivkkQ2GL2Sz9X_yinqQBNvWd4ZDifnWog-T9JO7LORsb7bjAI22dhP9i7MioXNLt-VhJkJ65lvWchve2qtFVv3CFG-gM091OHt/s320/DSCF2750%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Bye for now,<p></p><p>Tracy xo</p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-46905773431270122842022-04-02T10:21:00.001+11:002022-04-02T10:21:06.953+11:00Flowers and FNwF<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dear Friends,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last night for <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cheryll's Friday Night with Friends</a>, I decided to just do a little bit of something. I haven't had the urge to do much crafting lately so getting a start on a knitted dishcloth was just the thing. Hopefully next month I will have my act together and have some sewing to be getting on with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you Cheryll for a fun night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisT3j46pU0v_shcXlTJ3TffWFvAaHzdcaJQ7TbzMiHlN6opK6m-qDmaDoNzX_jJA4stnqEUqbTsvcVbbg3zu-Yux3XnoevuN1hXXNENw3K0FplVydv5zA9LfLAux7sSMw475KSDQZWKdufNkH_fOlUp7XakDTXEGPvIfYi98q2DicN6MQkVsEGr3by/s640/DSCF5526%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisT3j46pU0v_shcXlTJ3TffWFvAaHzdcaJQ7TbzMiHlN6opK6m-qDmaDoNzX_jJA4stnqEUqbTsvcVbbg3zu-Yux3XnoevuN1hXXNENw3K0FplVydv5zA9LfLAux7sSMw475KSDQZWKdufNkH_fOlUp7XakDTXEGPvIfYi98q2DicN6MQkVsEGr3by/s320/DSCF5526%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>The pretty bag in the background and the yarn, was given to me by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_studio_lee/" target="_blank">Lisa</a> in a craft Advent swap I took part in last year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5jOaRI_zXxhpWL8UFBKxYloBXnGDQeFzsNHt3WtJjrTB7XwSVHijhS-MRdpnzPYThygjHSvGYR0WXG75EHPDnTBkI_V0cICn_PBttLBlF0mu1ugIRgEEeIBhjq-JnAyB34hkn0X6En5J_ybzN3oiosTtnSVJBp1GAHN4-0Ich0hg9WInuTi-Ww5mA/s640/DSCF5532%20(609x640).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="609" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5jOaRI_zXxhpWL8UFBKxYloBXnGDQeFzsNHt3WtJjrTB7XwSVHijhS-MRdpnzPYThygjHSvGYR0WXG75EHPDnTBkI_V0cICn_PBttLBlF0mu1ugIRgEEeIBhjq-JnAyB34hkn0X6En5J_ybzN3oiosTtnSVJBp1GAHN4-0Ich0hg9WInuTi-Ww5mA/s320/DSCF5532%20(609x640).jpg" width="305" /></a></div><p><br /></p>My garden has been quite neglected this year. Thankfully it is still giving us something each day. I'm back working there most days now and it is definitely good for me and the garden.<p></p><p>The dahlias are putting on a last hoorah before we get a frost. This morning was very chilly and in the single digits (Celsius) so they haven't got long left for this time around.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2PTka7QKCsVx9BJHY5j351WpbcZ27f6iKDlIbmjnLk1UVg_8yVjjyusfM5Rnav_X5URp_9vn6NMKtWXrzmG5mBlNW362FtCLedodqWG__INc4LdOrNa54vz_r_BIbowJKvsf7OrC458Qe63mhGyJEjYAKggARvszrjMXDNkLdl5ytO57TwdKl2KG/s640/DSCF5533%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2PTka7QKCsVx9BJHY5j351WpbcZ27f6iKDlIbmjnLk1UVg_8yVjjyusfM5Rnav_X5URp_9vn6NMKtWXrzmG5mBlNW362FtCLedodqWG__INc4LdOrNa54vz_r_BIbowJKvsf7OrC458Qe63mhGyJEjYAKggARvszrjMXDNkLdl5ytO57TwdKl2KG/s320/DSCF5533%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ18dPYOfu800iPbkRIepBLvXXowWiKRvKvOnGHumqpXssZJPhoNouSr5EGpLoSHO8fpLDyq_ybaowYbZuKH1QymMEI9tu4L0P9hOn0crLqlPNKjI7zFVCebRfEkOl3O9XXXURz_sa9MbfcII09JRxODUMSWMvryGzbHJZnj-Obc009e7F2CCW_z6h/s640/DSCF5534%20(640x602).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="640" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ18dPYOfu800iPbkRIepBLvXXowWiKRvKvOnGHumqpXssZJPhoNouSr5EGpLoSHO8fpLDyq_ybaowYbZuKH1QymMEI9tu4L0P9hOn0crLqlPNKjI7zFVCebRfEkOl3O9XXXURz_sa9MbfcII09JRxODUMSWMvryGzbHJZnj-Obc009e7F2CCW_z6h/s320/DSCF5534%20(640x602).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElqr16HBGb9PxKbMIcEJPNJYFYZji-LCvgAFii7zTUC1e20RZ76CN61Zb9h2p_UzgwuKPAiQBv3rn_TRf9f-JRxi6z9fE9jivRd4fbFPy_iBFQdGLIyqP1hhQy_0CJIoRLxDoCk9gOFgMyIx1QNWHylYzSM0NmJV0gaHUmniDNBTxARz_F9tC4oNN/s640/DSCF5535%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElqr16HBGb9PxKbMIcEJPNJYFYZji-LCvgAFii7zTUC1e20RZ76CN61Zb9h2p_UzgwuKPAiQBv3rn_TRf9f-JRxi6z9fE9jivRd4fbFPy_iBFQdGLIyqP1hhQy_0CJIoRLxDoCk9gOFgMyIx1QNWHylYzSM0NmJV0gaHUmniDNBTxARz_F9tC4oNN/s320/DSCF5535%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Uc02oK22XYhO7JGY94zOd8APoLXF01wP1hW32eD4hUYHyuk5OQm8zXkW_4F-UJayRG_woeVWy8COandgjjfG40f67LUO_2rvdZkp_hgkIjhZsmnmCcoe7w5P02ZYceLBaVmqBUiy4LBuaZwYoeqtOavq82s2wIJnQuCWEp1YDBJHpEiAbUHcjhUi/s640/DSCF5538%20(640x480).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Uc02oK22XYhO7JGY94zOd8APoLXF01wP1hW32eD4hUYHyuk5OQm8zXkW_4F-UJayRG_woeVWy8COandgjjfG40f67LUO_2rvdZkp_hgkIjhZsmnmCcoe7w5P02ZYceLBaVmqBUiy4LBuaZwYoeqtOavq82s2wIJnQuCWEp1YDBJHpEiAbUHcjhUi/s320/DSCF5538%20(640x480).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrWeRc_ymY25j6RXyIHC-GaRkCM-a_pq3zBlgx05Ipp5WDkP-7LPQA8HmSQKfkh_ATGa47VqUQtE5r5e4fcT46JbwtmMVxhIp2HrnFGRk4UuoQ7odEniH6ingIESou9WGoH4cjCkzz6aioveaW0kllw-rxo1SpQSiAnhTAYcaTeQUimyPAku3PD_B/s640/DSCF5537%20(640x618).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="640" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrWeRc_ymY25j6RXyIHC-GaRkCM-a_pq3zBlgx05Ipp5WDkP-7LPQA8HmSQKfkh_ATGa47VqUQtE5r5e4fcT46JbwtmMVxhIp2HrnFGRk4UuoQ7odEniH6ingIESou9WGoH4cjCkzz6aioveaW0kllw-rxo1SpQSiAnhTAYcaTeQUimyPAku3PD_B/s320/DSCF5537%20(640x618).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Well, plenty to do today so I best get to it.<p></p><p>Bye for now,</p><p>Tracy</p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-77787635520006463552022-04-01T19:49:00.002+11:002022-04-01T19:49:43.711+11:00Not a joke<p> It may be April Fool's Day but this isn't a joke. I'm actually posting something here on my blog. </p><p>2022 hasn't started off in the best fashion but I hope with all my heart that it gets better. I've wanted to write here for so long and I decided today that I'm just going to jump in. There is no use in me waiting until things are just so because that day may never come.</p><p>Tonight I'm doing a little bit of knitting before bed and joining in with Friday Night with Friends over on <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cheryll's blog</a>. I haven't done that in such a long time. I also haven't used Blogger in almost two years but thankfully it hasn't changed too much.</p><p>Anyway, I hope I can post more regularly. I miss my friends here.</p><p>Bye for now,</p><p>Tracy xo</p>Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-81810120205706527122020-04-10T07:57:00.002+10:002020-04-10T07:57:45.504+10:00Good Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Life right now. For me, I am living in a bubble of almost normal. My life is pretty isolated already and is continuing almost as usual. I haven't left home at all for three whole weeks and it really is no hardship. Tim is back at work on Sunday. He has mostly been at home too except for the few occasions that Hope has needed to be driven to work (her hours are drastically reduced). He is doing the shopping which is a responsibility I will gladly pass to him. I am not a lover of shopping with the exception of garden shops. I can browse those for a while. 😊</div>
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Every couple of days I make a loaf of sourdough bread. I use the <a href="https://tartinebakery.com/stories/country-bread">Tartine Bread</a> recipe and have been making this way since 2017. I'd love to try some bread from Tartine Bakery itself someday.<br />
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Spending a lot of time each day in the garden. It is good for body, mind and spirit. After the horror summer, the autumn has been bliss. Near perfect days and rain at just the right time. Full rainwater tanks. For a while I never thought that would happen again.<br />
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I got a late start to growing this past summer. The drought and also our trip to Europe and the UK put me behind. I only grew Mexican Sour Gherking cucumbers/ cucamelons this season and they have been prolific. Perfect size and just the right amount of tartness.<br />
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I have quite a stock of tea. tea is my tipple of choice and I'm making efforts to take some time out each day to sit and enjoy a special cup or two.<br />
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This year the dahlias have been spectacular. I'm already thinking I would like some different colours to add to my collection which seems to be very much in the pink/ red end of the spectrum.<br />
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I now have a short walking track mowed in the paddock. I'm aiming to run/ jog a bit but at the moment I am content to walk. Morning and evening twilight are the best times. The birds are bust waking up or settling down. And less likely to encounter a snake.</div>
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Other things that occupy my day. Reading. I am currently rereading <i>Year of Wonders</i> by Geraldine Brooks. It is quite the appropriate read for the present circumstances. I would like to say I am busy stitching and crafting but I haven't had time lately. It's always on my list though. Hoping to catch up on all my correspondence too and maybe even send some random letters or cards here and there. Mail is slow usually and slower still now.<br />
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Well that's about it for now.<br />
Bye for now,<br />
Tracy xoTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-80769686106974641472020-03-23T20:18:00.000+11:002020-03-23T20:18:02.029+11:00Still here<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Yes, I am still here. I have been occupied at home and with family commitments and life in general. Life for all of us is off kilter at the moment and I just wanted to check in here and say hello and wish everyone well.</div>
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I think I am finally free from the pain and lethargy brought on by the case of shingles that floored me before Christmas. I am back to my version of normal at any rate. So I thought a little garden and farm update might be a good idea. </div>
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The heat has been bad but the garden can handle that. It's this drought that has really been the killer. Even the two reliable creeks we have on our property have run dry. We still have water in our house tanks but you just never know when it will rain and people and pets come before plants so I have very little growing in the kitchen garden right now. I am building the soil with manure and compost so all is not lost and perhaps the rest from growing will be good in the long run. I will keep telling myself that.<br />
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Before we flew off to the UK, I sowed a zucchini seed and a pumpkin too and got them watered every so often when my parents visited in our absence. They were still alive after the month though struggling, not thriving. Now they are growing well and hopefully their will be some zucchini and pumpkins to show for it.<br />
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The orchard is suffering terribly. The citrus which were doing so well, have lost a lot of leaves and look sad. They just need a good soaking and a break from the drying winds that have added insult to injury.<br />
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And what do crazy ducks do when the weather is hot and dry and horrible? They lay a clutch of eggs and sit on them for a month of course. I do hope there are some little ducklings at the end of this to reward Amanda for her diligence and patience. She's a lovely duck and talks to her eggs so sweetly.<br />
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As for the fires nearby. They are contained or extinguished. There was a bit of stress a few times but that came to nothing. Thank goodness. We had learnt to live with the constant haze of smoke and happily even that has gone now.<br />
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Not much pick for the cows and sheep. They are all healthy and in good condition. Some of the paddocks I've seen on my travels into town don't look like they have anything to offer for grazing besides rocks and dirt. These guys have grass albeit very short grass and they are hand fed as well. No picture of the cows today, they tend to spend a lot of the day down by the creek which although is not flowing, still has some spots which are wet and cool. Living the life 😎.<br />
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Tracy xoTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-90393179436602401882020-01-04T19:34:00.000+11:002020-01-04T19:34:13.802+11:00Slow stitching Friday Night with Friends last night. Hot weather with little relief overnight so not too much stitching got done. But I did manage to finish all of the leaves on one tree. Progress is progress so I am happy with that. Thanks again to <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/">Cheryll </a>for hosting. Hopefully I can keep the momentum going and keep making.<br />
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When my hands were to sweaty for sewing, I got onto some letter writing. I have a few replies to write after being away for a month and then not feeling up to it the last two weeks.<br />
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Anyway, this little piece of happy mail is off to Claire in the UK. Claire is a new pal who I met via <a href="https://www.thereadingresidence.com/">Jocelyn's</a> penpal sign-up in October. I hope she likes her letter and the goodies I've included.<br />
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The first Friday of the month so time to get together for some craft. It is HOT here and the cooler is doing its best but not making much of a difference so crafting has to be something not too intense. Definitely nothing involving woolly yarn. I think I might just work on my cross stitch and make some mail art. Nice and easy. Thanks <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/">Cheryll</a> for hosting.</div>
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This is my Sweet Pea blanket that was a crochet along last year. I had no problem with making the blanket and it is finished... sort of. I haven't crocheted the edging. It is fine without but I know it is supposed to be there. SO I am going to get onto that.<br />
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Another project that I want done is this Easter table centre piece that was a project at Girls Day in the Country some time ago. It isn't really a project I would choose so I think that is what has held me back.<br />
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I'm not sure if these last few things qualify as UFOs. They are quilt blocks that I have received at different times in swaps. I just don't know what to do with them. Hopefully I can think of something or find some inspiration on Pinterest or Instagram or anywhere really.<br />
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More blocks from an old swap. What to do with them.<br />
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And last but not least, my long overdue to be finished cross stitch. I really like the design but I have struggled to get going on it. At different times I have set myself challenges to do so many stitches (at least) per day but still it feels like it will never be finished. I'm determined to finish it this time. I'm fairly certain I have said that before.<br />
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Anyway, I will be giving these projects a good go this year and will report back along the way. Progress or not.<br />
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Thanks for visiting,<br />
Tracy xoTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-85108074811021686112019-12-31T19:48:00.001+11:002019-12-31T19:48:05.946+11:00So long 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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There have been some troubling times with the drought and with fires and the like but I am still here and still enjoying life on my little property. It is where I want to be and how I want to live and I am happy. We have not been left out by the drought or the bushfires but I try not to dwell on the negative. The nearby fire (a different one to October) is being controlled which is a good thing as resources on the fire fighting front are stretched so far at the moment. </div>
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I have neglected this space but always have good intentions of writing but then I get busy or I get in a writing funk or whatever. Maybe 2020 will be the year to write again. Anyway, a few of the highlights for this year.</div>
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I wrote in my journal at the beginning of 2019 that I would like to travel more. Well that happened. Tim and I had a trip to parts of the Northern Territory and Adelaide. What an interesting part of our country.<br />
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And more recently Tim, Hope and I met up with Grace in the UK. She had been on a scholarship study tour of universities in the UK and US so a perfect opportunity for us to have a pre-Christmas holiday together. Two weeks in the UK followed by a two-week bus tour of Europe.<br />
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Revisited some of our favourite places in England. A Christmas meal at River Cottage which was wonderful.<br />
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West Bay is lovely and early winter was a great time to visit England. It wasn't too cold nor wet and certainly noticeably less busy than the summer holiday time. I liked the quiet.<br />
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Lyme Regis didn't disappoint.<br />
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Then off to Europe. I liked not having to drive or think about the logistics of travelling but I have to say the fast pace of an organised tour was too much for me. So much so that I came home tired and not feeling too well. The result of all that stress, shingles which I am still recovering from. Almost there.<br />
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If I didn't realise I was a homebody before (I did) then I know for sure now.<br />
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Thanks to Hope for this picture of the Eiffel Tower. It was great to see it but I doubt I will return.<br />
The girls will I am sure.<br />
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Switzerland was lovely. Expensive as was Europe but lovely to visit and get out in the natural beauty.<br />
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I wish all of my friends near and far a happy 2020. I hope the year ahead is kind and gentle and I look forward to being more present here as time permits.<br />
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Happy New Year,<br />
Tracy xoTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-51414232307859792492019-10-31T06:25:00.001+11:002019-10-31T06:25:23.205+11:00Fires<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a waiting game here this week. The police knocked on the door at 1:30am on Monday night to let us know that the nearby bushfires would be a threat to us when an expected weather change came through. So preparations were made for leaving home with the pets and for protecting what we could with our fire fighting equipment and the precious water in our tanks. I'm glad to say it did not have to come to that. The weather was kind and the expected gusty winds were only gentle breezes. I hope there will be some rain very soon for all who need it.<br />
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The eerie light and sunshine through the smoke haze is awe inspiring and so difficult to capture on camera.<br />
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Smoke in the distance. All the poor animals and trees in the fires. So sad to think of them.<br />
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We had plenty of burnt leaves blow in. Nothing to cause alarm but it is amazing (and frightening) how far they travel.<br />
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That's what has been the news this week. Sorry for being quiet here.<br />
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What is suffering is the garden and orchard. The fruit trees are hanging in there (though the citrus look iffy on hot and windy days) with water coming from the washing machine grey water. It is that or nothing. I made the decision to not plant any summer vegetables because I can't water them. Hopefully we will have a break in the weather and it will be in time to get some tomatoes and such in the ground. We shall see.<br />
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There is of course hope. There are a lot of baby birds around. The resident magpies have a fledgling this year whereas last year their two attempts failed. There are quite a few baby noisy miners this year and they are very noisy 😄. Plenty of birds to count in the <a href="https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/">Aussie Backyard Bird Count</a> next week.<br />
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We've had a few echinda visitors lately too. Generally they aren't too friendly but this little one was happy to pose for the camera and wasn't bothered by us at all. He has been taking care of the ants in the herb garden and under the house too. They are very cute indeed.<br />
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Back soon,<br />
Tracy xoTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292201375224761090.post-28567908616250738252019-10-05T20:42:00.000+10:002019-10-05T20:42:08.000+10:00October Friday Night with Friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It seems that I can only make it here occasionally. Those occasions for the last while have been for <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/">Friday Night with Friends</a>. I'm grateful to <a href="https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/">Cheryll</a> for hosting the get together. Such a lovely and creative group of crafters.</div>
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This month I managed to get a little bit done. I got myself organised to start my new cross stitch projects. I bought these as a birthday gift for myself. I have been waiting quite a while to find a supplier here in Australia and thankfully <a href="https://www.frogcottagedesigns.com.au/">Deb</a> is now selling them. She has a lot of other patterns available which are very tempting.<br />
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I've been trying to be creative with my snail mail too. I used up some card, old magazines, and paint sample cards to make a flip-book. I hope my pal likes it.<br />
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Most of my letters are just that, letters. Not much embellishment at all. The words do really mean the most but, it is fun to be creative.<br />
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It is so dry here right now. This drought feels like it will never end. It was so nice to take some time to not think about what needs water for a little while.<br />
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Bye for now,<br />
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