Friday Chat Day

 Hello friends

How did we get to Friday already? 

Each day definitely feels similar but time is flying by.

That somehow feels fine right now, January isn't the nicest month 

and I think we are all craving for longer lighter days.

So...how are you all? Keeping well and occupied I hope.

Let's start the natter...

Crochet:

I've indulged in LOTS of crochet this week which will also be indicated by

the amount of telly I've watched.

As mentioned, I am doing two CAL's (Crochet Alongs) with the Attic 24

Meadow yarn colours - a striped blanket and a Harmony granny square blanket.

Do I need more blankets? - No!  But I love doing them.

The design of stripes is a colour story so soon more 

pale blues, greens and buttermilk will appear.

The beginnings of the squares.

I've progressed to round 3 since taking this photo so keeping up.

And my crochet companion to remind me to sew in the ends as I go!

Telly:

Yes it has truly been a marathon sit-on-my-bum-and-watch-telly week.

I do actually get up off my bum on the hour every hour that I am crocheting

and spend 10-15 minutes doing something: quick flick of the duster, pop the 

washing in the machine, just so I don't seize up really! 

(In my defence - I clean Elliott's flat every Wednesday, deliver groceries

and work on Thursdays and Fridays so not 100% lazy - 

phew, feel better for saying that!)

So yes.. telly recommendations this week.

The Serpent - BBCiPlayer

It is based on the crimes of a serial killer Charles Sobhraj who murdered

young tourists between 1975-1976.

I'm late to the table with this one so you may have already seen it.

Wow - it is gripping, disturbing and thoroughly entertaining.

The Pembrokeshire Murders - ITV Hub

In three parts it charts the notorious coastal path murders in the 80's.

Luke Evans plays DS Steve Wilkins and apparently agreed to take the part

knowing full well it would be at a low salary compared to his film work but

because he felt passionate about the cases and his Welsh heritage.

If that's true - nice to hear.

Not all murder this week!

The Help - Amazon Prime or DVD

An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s

decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view

on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they

go through on a daily basis.

If you are able to access this film then I would say it is an absolute must

to watch - funny, heart wrenching, poignant. 

Charity Kits:

Delighted to share with you this week photos of Michele's kits made up to send out

to two special friends.

The colour changes are beautiful, I could not pick a favourite.

There are still a few remaining kits if you would like one...

Details can be found here.

Recipe:

A simple one this week.

With Mitchell at home 24/7 (he works in retail so currently not open),

I am glad to say he does the majority of the cooking.

This week for lunch he made speedy egg fried rice.

So easy, a packet of microwave long grain rice, 2 eggs, pack of steam veg,

little oil, salt, pepper and some soy sauce (optional).

In a frying pan fry the steam veg in a little oil, add the rice, mix and cook for 3 minutes.

Add the eggs - mix until scrambled, season and add soy sauce. 

Serve - yummy!

Home:

This weekend is Mitchell's birthday, like many trying to think of ways to celebrate

during lockdown.  Decided I would make a Charcuterie Board -

something new to me but I've been googling and ordered interesting

items in this week's food shop.

I am also planning to make one for my parents to deliver and they 

can join us via Facetime to celebrate.

I shall let you know how that goes next week with photos.

Until then here's the boy, I mean man! 

Have a lovely weekend.

Take special care and please stop by next Friday

for a fresh batch of natterings.