Merry Christmas!

A new year is nearly upon us and I can now update my blog more often now thanks to Sal and his lovely gift to me of a new laptop. Aint she a beaut!

Rivington

It was gorgeous today, so we made the most of it and went for a stroll around Rivington.

A stroll along the canal

It was lovely on Saturday so we went for a walk after Fuse. It would be lovely to live alongside the water, it was so peaceful...

Fuse

A craft collective has sprung up in Bolton. Sal and I took the boys along to check out the craft day. Jake and Joe made balloon hats and a train. Lisa, Eadaoin and Jen were there too with their wares and did some calendar plugging. Was marvellous, well done everybody!

London

I like London, I must have a thing for big cities. Paris, New York, all wonderful.
Here I am with some lovely ladies, Sue, Deb and Carol, oh and Lydia sock monkey, enjoying the sights. The ice bar was fabulous, oh and the Ritz...

Nozstock Festival

A lovely little festival, and of course the rains came again. But had a blast anyway. The Buzzcocks played, we did some knitting workshops and took pictures of my latest visiting sock monkey.

A week in Montanel...

A lovely week in France was had by all, and now I am back to work. Boo.

The cottage was rented from Ani, find out more at www.euroretreat.com

Cupcakes...

I will be flogging more cakes at work tomorrow to raise funds for our calendar. Made £12 last week, lets see how we get on this week...www.theknittingnoras.co.uk

Ravelry Day 2009

Oooh we had lots of fun, despite the rain, at Ravelry Day on Saturday.
Bought some yarn, some buttons and we networked - spreading the word about the calendar. Here are a few pictures...

Smithills Hall

Today we went along to Smithills Hall in Bolton to take part in a crafting afternoon. It was a lovely day and though not a huge number of people passed through, it was nice to have a knit with some Noras and display our wares.

We told people about the Naked Calendar and showed them our new article in the magazine Knit Today.

My travelling sock monky Niji Saru met a spinner too, the lovely Donna.

Anniversary

Sal and I have been wed 4 years today, and I am making a lovely (hopefully) dinner tonight.
After much trauma with my egg whites last night (and help from Sal - dessert surprise now spoilt!) we managed to make Lemon Mousse. Yum yum x

Bearded Theory 2009

Mucho fun had at Bearded Theory, despite heavy rains and strong winds taking out the main stage. Eek!

I survived in my lovely pop up tent and everyone had a great time, here be pics...

Monkey Number 3...

Niji Saru has arrived as part of the travelling sock monkey project.
She'll be with me for 1 month and it is off to the Bearded Theory Festival next weekend.

Holiday '09

Hurrah, our 2009 summer holiday is booked and Sal, the boys and I are off to Normandy in France.


You can see the cottage here: http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/france/FR3238.htm

I have just started a lovely shawl to wear whilst I lounge in the garden there. It is from Rebecca magazine and involves following a chart which I haven't done before as I usually rely on written instructions.

I've had to re-do Row 1 already. Concentrate woman...


Update 30.4.09 - Gadzooks! Screwed up on Row 3 now and have frogged it completely. Start again...

We went, we saw, we bought wool...

Everyone loved Wonderwool Wales 09. It was a great event, and no, I didn't go mad. A bit of sock yarn and some fabric and I was happy.



Even Violet, in her poncho felt at home!

Wonderwool 2009

Violet and I (and a few lovely ladies from the knitting group) are off to Wonderwool Wales 09 tomorrow. Pictures will appear over the weekend.

Because maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me?
And after all
You're my Wonderwool...

Monkey in a Poncho

My travelling sock monkey has a new poncho.

Hurrah!

A quick walk through a hall of mirrors and in to an arcade, where I win £20 on a fruit machine.

Result!

A Few Hours in Southport

It was a lovely day again, so off we went to Southport. There is a great little retro penny machine arcade at the end of the long pier.

I tried 'How to Choose a Sweetheart' and apparently should be looking for a boxer.

I loved this football game - with all the players wearing little knitted jumpers!

And a pootle around the lake...