Friday Chat Day!

Hello friends

Chatty blog post alert!

Firstly, big thanks to those who have messaged me

asking if everything is okay as I am very quiet at the moment -

I know, unusual for me! 

Very kind of you to ask and yes, myself and family are all well.

I do feel I would like to explain what is happening so

without going into too much detail, here goes!

There have been a few changes within Spellbinders and with one of the 

UK distributors.  Those changes have impacted upon my 

role as demonstrator and blogger. 

I'm still working with Spellbinders but it basically means 

I'm doing a lot less which was an initial shock,
I'm so used to running around, juggling plates and cranking a Platinum 24/7!

 Instead, I now find myself adapting very well to extra 

hours in bed and not hurtling up and down the motorway.

I would be lying if I said I haven't had a few sleepless nights 

and indeed shed a few tears but it's all good now.

And it means I'm trying out new hobbies ...more on that in a minute.

Hope and Chances is also going to undergo some changes,

haven't fully decided what (!) but initially we are clearing a lot of stock, 

so please keep an eye on the website. 

I've got some ideas up my sleeve so stay tuned.

So, those new hobbies I mentioned... at the moment

I am completely addicted to crochet!

I'm working an a blanket called Dune Blanket 

designed by Lucy at Attic 24, I adore her blog.

I'm more than three quarters through and I'm really pleased

as I only took up crochet 87 days ago.

I can be that precise because I started it as the 100 Day Project!

I've yet to do the border but I know Kathy (Cherwell Leys Alpacas)

has done hers so be warned...I may call upon you Kathy! 

I also finished a very plain blanket, this is more Bella size.

Turns out I crochet like a knitter - I watched many videos on how to hold

my hook and yarn and couldn't get it so I held both yarn and hook in my right hand

(wonky!) and it worked! 

As I'm typing this it promises to be

a sunny day so my washing machine is trundling.

I'm not at my city job today, booked a day off to 

do various jobs (mainly sort the cabin) but actually waiting in for a plumber.

Earlier this week Elliott discovered water dripping from 

his light fitting - eeekkk!

Turns out it was a leak in the cold water tank so it has had

a temporary fix and plumber is returning to do all the proper bits.

Yesterday I worked in the City and in my lunch break

crossed over to the church yard to seek out some greenery.

I'm not a city person despite working there for 30+ years.

I work near Aldgate, the church is lovely - St Botolph Without Aldgate.

If you are watching the new daytime drama London Kills

every time they cut to their office building that's Aldgate.

My lunch spot yesterday.  It was glorious and I really didn't want 

to go back into work, well apart from appreciating the air con!

So normally today would be Friday Die Day

and instead I've changed it to Friday Chat Day! 

If you've made it this far it really was a chat wasn't it.

Have a fantastic weekend, I'm heading up to see my friends in 

Milton Keynes tomorrow returning Sunday, there be crochet ahead! 

Take care friends and much love.