Chickens

The little babies have graduated into the bigger cage 

This is the bigger half of the cat enclosure 

We blocked it off so they can’t get into the second enclosure 

They have plenty  of room In here 

Big chickens have had some bread for breakfast. 

I’ll go back this afternoon and feed them some mixed grains 



Two of the girls were missing. 

They were both in the hen  house 

This is the larger  of the two nesting boxes 

The lid was easy to take off and this hen is so chilled she doesn’t even mind me putting my hand under her to feel for eggs 

The other one was occupied by a grumpy girl. Who started to make angry clucking noises so I left her alone. 

I’m ok as long as the girls are happy and quiet. But if they make panic noises Pendles the rooster comes running. And he is so big I get a little anxious 



And finally a sock update. I managed to work out the life line section. This will later be the place for the afterthought heel 

I still have the lifeline to separate the two socks and second heel. 

I haven’t read further, it confuses me and I get overwhelmed, but I assume the separation is where you do the toes. But I’ll worry about that later 



Right now it’s lovely out. Sheets are on the  line. But under the back veranda. More rain is predicted for this afternoon 

I think it’s time for a second cup of coffee 

Socks

Everyone was asking the same questions. So here are the answers. 

It’s just acrylic 8ply yarn. 

It’s self striping so it will make it interesting I think 

This is the yarn. I’ll do some practice ones with the acrylic and then if I get good at it I’ll start to 

Use the wool and cotton I have 

The needle size. 

The shelves were pretty bare at spotlight. So I’ve order circular needles on Amazon 

These were $17 each. I ordered a bundle from Amazon, stainless steel ones, and that’s just 

$20. So why not 

I’m going to try and knit the two socks like this. 

Sparkling merlot, if I run into trouble I’m definitely calling on you for help 

And this is what I have so far. 

I do like the colour changes. 

I’m getting good and not dropping stitches and pulling the right side through. 

That’s how I dropped stitches on the other one I held one side and pulled the other by accident 

Only I can do that lol 

Cathy give it a go. Your much better at knitting than I am so I think you will be great 

Boud I’ve tried with the double ended needles and I always forgot to add the stitches to each one and often ended up 

With two needles and two spares lol 

Debra thanks for you good wishes. 

Hopeful I’ll have some socks to show you. Eventually 

Determined

I have started a sock. 

I had to go to spotlight to get smaller needles but I was so busy checking the size of the needle I didn’t realise I only got ones that are 30 cm

Long. 

So it’s a bit fiddly when knitting in the round. To counter this I have switch back to the bigger needles for the body of the sock. 

This means they’re going to be big socks. 

That’s ok. Hubby can have them. 

Or I’ll just do one to practice and go back to the store and get the smaller, but longer round needles. 

Meanwhile. Trying to knit socks in the round does need lots of practice well 

I need the practice. So I’ll keep going. 

If you hear rumbling it will probably be me swearing when I get to the heel part 

Send lots of thoughts and prayers for me. 

The frugal choice

These are our rocking, put your feet up, chairs. 

There in perfect condition and I’ve had them for about ten years. 

Our sofa is new, only two years old. But the only colour I could get it in was grey fabric. Actually I could 

Get it in black leather, but the cost was half again more! 

So for the last two years I’ve had grey fabric lounge and brown leather chairs. 

Not a big deal I know. But it is nice to have things match 

I found these covers online for about $60 each. 

Not cheap, but way cheaper than new chairs. 

So I ordered them and they took ages, but finally arrived Friday 

So today I proceeded to cover one of the chairs. 

OMG. It’s hard work doing it on your own. You really need an extra pair of hands 

But me being me, and stubborn. I wanted it done now 

So nearly killing my self a number of times I got the job done. 

I had to hand stitch some of the pieces together as you could see the white elastic. 

Why they didn’t use black I’ll never know. 

Anyway I still have to stitch a few sections, but I had to stop. My back was killing me 

Having to flip that blessed chair over one way and then the other, not to mention having 

To stretch to reach ties, wasn’t much fun at all

So I’ve decided to leave the second chair for a little while. 

I want to see if the cover moves, or untucks, or even rips before I attempt the second chair. 

If it annoys me, having to fix it all the time, I’ll take it off and use the material 

In a project. I’m sure I’ll eventually find a use for it. 

I hope it’s ok. It does look better with the dark grey couch. 

Getting things done

Today was about finishing off. 

The pelican is done. He’s happily swimming along not a worry in the world 

Christmas tree done. 

I had started it yesterday but finished it off today. 

I did some before class and then after. It gave my back a rest 



Table and chairs done. All ready for lots of food and family to enjoy 



Now I’m resting. 

It’s beautiful and warm outside so I’ll go out soon and water the pots while getting some vitamin D 

How’s your Christmas prep going?

TGIF

It was a very nice day today. So Anastasia and I spent heaps of time outside 

This cheeky little miss knows where the yummy strawberries are now and heads straight to them. 

We gathered a nice handful and she enjoyed eating every single one 

If you now try to give her store bought strawberries she will not have a bar of them. She points outside and says very clearly. Outside lol. 

I think you have to feed the bought ones first. Then the home grown ones 



We also picked the first zucchini of the season 

Very excited we were 



Now it’s December we started on putting up the tree. I’ll only do one this year so there won’t be lots of temptation and grandma constantly saying no don’t touch 

Not fair on either of us. 

Ana was very excited when I opened the box but the novelty wore off quickly. So I was left to finish the job myself while Ana ate watched telly or played 



Once Ana went home I added the lights 

I’ll finish tomorrow as I’m exhausted now 



I did put the wreath on the door. 



So the Christmas preparations have begun. They’ll be toned down this year since I started later. By the time I get them all up. It will be time to get them down. 

I’ll still do the table but I think that will be it. 

We will see 

Now it’s rest time 

Change of scenery

After the big clean I’ve been wanting to come out here. 

Just a different scene can help you feel better after feeling down and crappy. 

I had left some rose clipping in here to dry so decided to start a fire. It’s a tad cool right now so the crackle of a fire makes you feel warmer.  

I brought out mr scrappy quilt and my mosaic crochet to keep me occupied. Trixie gives it the thumbs up. 

If she had any 



Teddy was settled by the fireplace by got up when I did to take a pic 

I’m sure he will resettle 

It’s nice just sitting quietly and listening to the sounds of the community 

Just like camping. But with luxury