Friday Chat Day

Hello friends

Welcome to Friday Chat Day.

It was touch and go with getting a blog post written up this week, this was my computer two days ago...

Apparently the motherboard had fried [sob].

I thought I was being sensible when I suggested buying a replacement 

motherboard but oh no, according to my computer savy sons my PC was "ancient",

"It still has VGA cables Mum".  That was me told.

I was also told to be thankful the hardrive was intact -"

you haven't lost any photos, documents, crochet patterns(!)" - PHEW! 

It was a rush to order a new computer 

(thank you Amazon for a bargain refurb one delivered the next day).

It then took Mitchell hours to install applications and transfer onto the new computer 

my important items (although I swear he said "crap")!!! 

Tragically what did not transfer were all my email folders and contents that I had 

diligently set up for years.  All my past workshops, demos, trade shows,

all my correspondence with you lovely blog followers and more.

I feel rather traumatised about that.

I also cannot believe how much time this week was consumed by a metal box of 

wizardry, it put me so behind with everything so a rather a shortened blog post

this week and no recipe, I had plans to make a Christmas cake - sorry.

But...I have a new computer up and running - I am thankful.  

Honest!

Garden:

The weather has been awful this week hasn't it - rain and gusty winds.

The clocks going back - always hard initially, I bet we ALL said 

'oh look how dark it is already'.

So with the clocks and torrential rain I did not venture into my garden but 

I did snap this photo, it is poor quality but ...here he is!

The naughty squirrel that is enjoying replanting my bulbs in next door's garden.

Now affectionately known as Squirrel Biggs.

Cute...very naughty...but cute! 

Crochet:

It is finished - the Cupcake Harmony Blanket.

Did I mention I was selling this one? 

I am going to but I confess I'm struggling to part with it,

I adore the colours, they really do look edible.

I see frosting, sprinkles, ice cream, chocolate.

Bella has given it her seal of approval.

It is now listed on my Yarn tab page here with lots more photos.  

It took 15 balls of yarn, just under a month to make and in total there was 

1,210 ends to sew in.

Guess what?  I'm really good at sewing in ends now.

I am now starting another blanket, squares again with a vintage colourway.

Home:

Last Sunday Elliott came home for a roast dinner and to cuddle the cats.

(Yes that was his priorities).

You can see Darcy is overbrimming with excitement at seeing him,

cats are truly superior beings.

Once all felines were duly hugged and dinner done, we sat down to watch

some telly.  

Telly:

Elliott introduced me to Taskmaster.

It used to be on Dave, won a BAFTA and now acquired by Channel 4.

Hosted by comedians Greg Davies and Alex Horne, they challenge

famous contestants to complete a series of weird and wonderful tasks.

Just seeing Johnny Vegas trying to paddle an inflatable boat on wheels 

with oars was silly but funny.

I don't think I've laughed so much in ages, it is a tonic of a show,

I definitely recommend.

And if you happen to have Britbox - 

This polished up my Wars of the Roses history.

House of York versus House of Lancaster.

Based on three of Philippa Gregory's novels, the series is from the viewpoint

of Elizabeth Woodville (she's a white rose - House Lancaster)

and her marraige to Edward IV - (he's a red rose - House York).

Great series although I did have to overlook the fact 

that she had about a dozen a children and did not age at all. 

And just in case you fancy this, Britbox is £5.99 a month - first month is free. 

I have no affiliation but perhaps I should tell them...haha!

I certainly get my money's worth each month, so many shows I'm keen to watch,

I still haven't got to the end of Midsomer Murders.

And finally, this Sunday is Charity Kit Day.

I've gone Autumnal this month, here's a sneak peek.

This month's charity is Action for Stammering Children.

A cause very close to my heart as Elliott had a stammer growing up.

After intense speech therapy he was cured but others are not so fortunate.

Please stop by on Sunday for all this month's kit details,

it goes live at 7am with notifications on Facebook and Twitter.

Oh yes, I have just one Advent Frame left with the lovely gold and ivory

Anna Griffin design papers.

Pop to the bottom of this blog post here for more details.

And that is this week wrapped up,

A rather pared down blog post - apologies, I hope to be back to all 

my usual babble next week.

Take care friends, have a lovely weekend.

I have crochet planned and stepping away from a computer.