All about wood!

 

It's all about wood right now

The weather turned and did a complete 180!

The winds are very cold and it's been raining 

Not complaining. It's about time really. But it could if done it slowly lol 

So from the wood pile to wheel barrows by the door 

And even some inside. So during the night if I get up I don't have to open any doors 

 

We have or original fire going as we havent organised a fire gate as yet. This one is far enough that I can keep Melody away 

So now it's toasty warm in here 

Soup is in the slow cooker and I've got my yarn out. Ready to cast on another project 

Yup. Winter is here 

See ya xxx

 

Anzac Day 2017

Today is ANZAC Day. A day we all remember a dark day in our history when two fledgling nations were tested and 

Although lost a battle forged their identities 

These two nations australia and New Zealand are forever connected by these bonds of mateship and endurance 

For us today we reflect on what this means and say thank you to all those that have served and are serving to preserve our freedoms 

 

Today I'll watch the services on television and this afternoon we will watch the traditional Anzac Day class between my footy team and Essendon 

And I'll continue doing what I always do 

I've started a skirt for Melody. I don't have a pattern. I'm going to wing it and see how it goes I've started it with a pattern edge and I'll continue in just plain until it's done 

The grey cardigan was just a tad short. She is going to be tall like her dad we think. So I undid it and added another repeat of the pattern edge 

 

The weather is rainy and bleak today. So lamb shanks are in the slow cooker 

It's wonderful living the simple life. A choice we made many years ago

And now that  we are getting older. Although our bodies are not as strong as they once were. 

We are greatful for what we can do. 

Have a lovely day where ever you are 

Lest we forget! 

 

 

Winter is coming

Remember the little purple variegated jacket I made a few weeks ago 

Well it fit Melody. And it was perfect with a long sleeve top on for these autumn days 

So her mum asked for a couple more 

Here is one in a grey mix of wool, silk and acrylic 

I had the yarn , which I got a bargain and the buttons I've had for ages. Waiting for a special project 

Melody went home wearing this. It was very cute 

 

And here is the one I'm currently working on. It's an alcpaca / acrylic mix. 

And as Melody is growing like a weed. I'll add an extra repeat of the pattern at the end to make it slightly longer. 

Not a bad start to a winter wardrobe 

How's the weather at your place. 

It's raining right now and we are loving it here 

Enjoy your weekend 

See ya xxx

 

Easter 2017

Here is the traditional lamb on the spit for Easter. Everyone was eagerly waiting for it to be ready for us 

To eat  it smelled yummy 

The whole family congregate at my parents place to feast and swap eggs

 

Here is my dad with Melody and Tyler. His two great grandchildren 

My two nieces are both expecting around August so soon there will be even more 

To love and cherish and eat lamb with 

But for now that's Easter done for another year 

Hope you all have an enjoyable Easter with your family and friends 

See ya xxx

 

The beginning of something

Hubby has started digging the foundation

Concrete will be poured

And building will begin 

Are you curious?

Wait and see 

 

And now he has two site managers. Making sure he is doing a good job lol 

Have a lovely Easter Sunday y'all 

See ya xxx

 

Time for a new machine

Here is my faithful washing machine. I honestly don't remember when we bought her. But it's been years

The other day while doing a load of towels she started to make horrid noises 

Sounded like metal on metal grinding 

I quickly turned her off and restarted her. After checking the balance of the load 

That wasn't the problem. I restarted her and the same thing happened. 

I prayed she would last till the end of the cycle and she did 

Hubby came to give her a look over and pronounced her terminal!

It was not a good day

 

So off we went with the money that I had saved, for a rainy day!

And looked at th machines in our budget 

I wasn't going to get one as big as our last machine, she was a 10kilo

But we found this baby. She was the last one, floor stock and was priced over a thousand dollars originally 

That was over budget. BUT

as she was the last she was reduced. And hubby got even more off because she was floor stock and had scratches on the lid 

So she was well and truly under our budget!

Score 

So another 10 kilo washer for me! 

She has already washed two loads of washing including my bedding today 

She is very quiet and efficient 

As for the old girl. She has been relegated to scrap metal

She will be recycled 

A fitting end to an old work horse 

See ya xxx

 

26 today

26 years ago you came into our lives 

You have been a constant joy

This little girl has grown into an amazing women

Who now has a little girl of her own 

Have a wonderful birthday my baby girl 

Love you forever and beyond

xxxxx

 

Crafting along

Finally finished this little cardigan. 

It's too small for Melody so I'll put some buttons on it and add it to the charity pile at knitting group 

I didn't have enough of the variegated but I added some purple that was left over from another project

I think it blended in well 

So two lots of leftovers have been used up

 

The mill ends that I bought the other day in the sale 

Just using them in a C2C. Will take it away with me for  star warmth when we go away path colours will 

Blend in nicely with the Australian outback! 

The weather has finally turned cold. It's been raining for two days now and the paddocks have loved it 

So the fire is going and the washing is drying 

I'm a happy girl!

See ya xxx

 

No pressure

This morning I went off to bunnings to get some seedlings for the winter vegetable garden 

As spotlight is righ there I also decided to pop in there. 

There was nothing in particular that jumped at me so I left empty handed 

Then I though well lincraft is just a short walk away  and I need to keep my steps up 

So I headed off 

Wasn't really expecting to find anything 

But then I saw this. 

Isn't it beautiful. It called out. Angela. Buy me!

So I bought three balls and decided I definitely needed a shawlet for dinner tonight! 

Yup I came home quickly did my daily chores and got stuck in 

 

Here is wonderful teddy modelling my finished shawlet 

It's the perfect colour for autumn, don't you think?

So now I'm ready to go out to dinner. Finished it with half an hour to spare. Plenty of time to get myself ready lol

Enjoy your Saturday night

See ya xxx

 

Plastics cupboard

Yes folks. That dreaded cupboard that you throw things in and quickly shut again 

Where lids multiply but the actual containers go in and are never found again

I've been procrastinating for weeks!

So today I decided. Was the day!

 

This is the part I don't like. Everything out and all over the floor. Anxiety levels go up and I think omg 

What have I done! Cleaned the shelves and took a deep breath. 

Put on some music and I was brutal!

Threw out all my ice cream containers, old yogurt containers and anything that didn't have a lid 

A huge big green bag worth. 

I even had those pump water bottles. Everywhere! 

 

And here it is all done. 

Nice, clean and organised 

My son popped in at exthe right time and I asked him to take the green bag to the huge dumpster at the workshop 

Just in case I panicked and "saved" some of the Junk I had thrown out!

So all done now

Panic subsided and calm has returned. 

Lots of room to buy some new plastics. Don't you think? Lol

See ya xx

 

Tweaking the set up

We are planning on a month long holiday up north. Wayyyyy up north near the gulf in the Northern Territory 

Having spent the weekend away a few weeks ago. I knew I needed to set things up differently 

So here is the bones of my outdoor kitchen  I'll also have a table set up nest to it for prep and all utensils and cooking apparatus will be kept in tubs and set up in the cupboard or just will be sitting on the prep bench 

This will be easy to set up. Easy access and much easier to keep things clean. Sealed in tubs that famous red dust from Australia's centre won't get all over it 

It really gets into everything! 

 

This is my bargain of the week. A quick shade with sides!

Anyone how knows anything about Australia knows our flys are thick and annoying. Especially in the outback!

Only $129 from Aldi and it will save my Sanity. I'll be able to sit and craft, read and eat all without doing the famous Aussie salute. 

Bliss 

 

Our new shower tent. It's one of those quick set up ones that spring open. Only problem is they are a pain to pack up 

Which is why I didn't go for it the first time. But after watching hubby trying to read the instructions and not getting anywhere. I decided to consult trusty you tube 

A couple of videos later and we are experts at folding it away. I've saved them and will Practice some closer to departure. 

So slowly I'm getting organised. Trying to slimline and make things easier for us oldies 

And hopefully make it a much nicer experience for us 

What about you guys. Any advice for us? 

See ya xxx