Tag Archives: Life

Feeling Chirpy

Posted on April 19, 2019 by notewords

The cockatiel has been on antibiotics for eight days and doesn’t look quite so much like a reject feather duster. I wanted to get a video of his showstopper version of Jan Pierewiet, and discovered he is shy. Bring up … Continue reading →

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A Cantankerous Cockatiel

Posted on April 13, 2019 by notewords

The other day I went to take the cockatiel’s cage down to feed him and he had a go at biting my thumb. Now that’s not like him at all. He’s not used to being handled, but we have evolved … Continue reading →

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I’m a Tiger, I’m a Tiger!

Posted on March 8, 2019 by notewords

Some may recognize this as the title of a song by Lulu. (Released in 1968 – yes, I’m showing my age) This is Titch, enjoying the last of the long grass before it is cut. My husband has been working … Continue reading →

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In the Jungle…

Posted on February 8, 2019 by notewords

What with one thing and another, the garden was pretty much ignored over the last few months. We have been attacking it spasmodically. My husband gets tired, also I don’t think sunburn on a healing skin graft is a good … Continue reading →

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All Clear!

Posted on January 4, 2019 by notewords

The results are back and we caught the Melanoma in time. We do just have to be vigilant about check ups with the Dermatologist. Many, many thanks for all the positive thoughts and messages. All greatly appreciated. Because the Melanoma … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Health and Handwork

Posted on December 19, 2018 by notewords

My husband came through the operation well, now it is just waiting for the results. It just looks so uncomfortable. The dressing is right up against the eye, and has been stitched on. The plastic surgeon said no dressing would … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Christmas, Crochet, Crochet, Handwork, Health, Knitting, Shuttle Tatting, Tatting, Tatting | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Still Around.

Posted on August 10, 2018 by notewords

I have quite a few half-finished blog posts hanging around. I just never get one finished… They say life is what happens while you are making other plans. Life certainly keeps happening, no matter what plans I make. Bronchitis, abscessed … Continue reading →

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All Things Come to an End

Posted on May 8, 2018 by notewords

I’ve been teaching guitar for more than 30 years. I teach at home, and was asked to teach at a local school in 2005. Pupil numbers do tend to cycle – when money is tight, people cut ‘luxuries’ like music … Continue reading →

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My Name is Ozymandias!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by notewords

‘My Name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’ The Jinxed Jersey is finished! With all the pulling out, I must have knitted the damn thing about three times. Those who know the poem, … Continue reading →

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Keeping on…

Posted on February 1, 2018 by notewords

I’ve had very little internet access over the last couple of weeks. I didn’t really plan to disappear. Nothing serious, just life as it happens. I finished my game of tatting chicken. Frankendoily Lives! I scrounged every last piece of … Continue reading →

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