I am Sailing,I am Sailing

Cyclone Christine,she brought just over three inches of rain in 16 odd hours!!And Hubby had to take his kyak out for a run through the niddle of town which is divided with a creek that normally is dry and hardly noticable.Beautiful it was ,hope we get another!!

Trundling along

It was very warm yesterday but today it wasnt too bad,I mowed another big stretch of lawn and raked plus extra watering,nearly finished the blue socks in EGMTKs yarn,will take pics tomorrow as I left camera at work anyway.
Crepe mytle

Heres a close up single flower for thosewho dont know what they look,like,I introduced them to the ground a couple years ago and finally they are starting to pick up and show results,I grew up with a large one in this color at home, I think Dad either got a sucker from Nana at Dunlop or she gave him one but it grew so well at Delta,seeing this one gives me a bit of home that I can see and care for.The petals are like crepe paper.

I think its a mallow plant, they flowered so well this year,wish Id got the full bush (photos),this was one of the last ones,thrips love unfortuanately

 A few straggly roses,knocked a couple of reds you cant see off neighbours roses as Ive been weeding their beds when I can!!These are my peace roses.

 And Ive worn in my new Saltwaters,it makes me happy to wear happy colors

More links to fave blogs and spots

http://petesflap.blogspot.com.au/ more birdies

 Do not relax crow

 You arent moving unless we say so!

And poor Mum,no peace with two baby galahs

By the time I was ready to walk away,Mum was right on the end of that stick,lol
Bestest Friend sent a parcel,very naughty one tooo...

Suri alpaca,oh so looking forward to spinning that up and how she knows me so well,that Wrens fabric is one Ive coveting for a while too,plus choccies (already gone)and the most adorable little sheep to add to the collection,Thank you Pamela,hugs to you!!!
Now Im working on the pin wheel blocks for sons Quilt,theres the big stars to do next before I can start assembling,dont know when but sometime soon.Study starts in a bout four weeks I think,but son no 3 has an apprenticeship in mid Jan and Ill have to fill the gap at the shop till we tone down or get other staff so essentially this is my last free weekend.Got a bit of knitting done this time too ,aim to clear some UFOs somehow to make room.(for more). Shawl scarf done,very soft but a bit wide and long but will be great on a freezing day or night while I study. 2ply Bendigo lace pure wool on the AKL not quite full width,Im hoping to try tea towels next in cotlin,white with lime green or cornflower blue stripes and bands

And some color to end the post

Surfing along

Im adding a few blogs I found over last few days and maybe Ill add to list if I think of it and have time
Inspired by
http://hollyberryideasdesign.blogspot.co.uk/
http://doctrow.com/
http://soulsongart.com/
http://blog.mariadenmark.com/
I keep losing favourite blogs too
anyway a bit more fun today,if I can finish carving Ill try a test print tomorrow,should be planning my work for the WIK but in my head i havea few months,yer right study starts soon

And two more  finished things the first is the Wollmeise hat using black and natural of which the latter was from a ball sent out of the goodness of her heart so I could do this pattern!!

 Ravelry link http://www.ravelry.com/projects/myfivesons/131-13-nordic-nights---hat-with-norwegian-pattern-and-large-pompom for hat
the second is a cowl from spun up top,I think it was " Walk inthe Forest " or " Forest Floor" from EGMTKs, I picked this up at the last Toodyay Retreat. Mobius cowl,dont think i put this on Raverly,Ive gotten lazy there

Sad there isnt a retreat this year,probably good in a way seeing I have to help son no 3 set up house in Kal,it dawned on me today bugger he ll need a washing machine,$580 will pick him up one from Retrovision but he also needs a fridge too and the list goes on and I have another ones private school fees in April...

Just me Just playing

Out with the ink...

 a few trial peices...

 interesting results including my hands which Im not showing!

 More details I think!!!

Now I can see where Im going Ill carve a bit more and then print again

OH bugger

Christmas was too short.though the boys did say they love the time leading to that day and then to New Year,I had to work today and thats sort of shifted my idea of enjoying the festive season,I coud have slept the morning away when I was rudely awoken at 5.30am. Why is it that a good sleep in morning is buggered by A. alarm, B. people.I have chronic fatigue growing I think,cant let it get a hold, I need that job.
Son no 3 has his new job/apprenticeship to sort out,it looks like I have to squeeze that unforgiving rock for enough to get him someplace to live close enough for the bus that travels to he mine,a month and he ll be on his feet,I think on top of roughly $1200? a fortnight ,God I hope hes not on monthly pay,plus allowances from centre link,so other than setting up he should be ok.Ideally if he can share in flat or like,I can help out with stuff like furniture etc,it ll sort out some way or another,it may be a good learning curve for him too in the terms of making do,lol,fussy bugger!
I went walking with Tilly on Christmas evening,the boys wouldn't budge but I thought it was a very pleasant evening! Tilly was extremely pleased

 A silky pear opening up

 and isnt nature wonderful,just look at this

Photos are bit wobbly,Tilly was too excited to hold still on her lead!

The Man in Red has been!!

I can safely say that no one in this house has any reason not to smell for a long time,well smell bad, hahaha, the buunies were laying in wait too,,wondering what the fuss was about!!



Son no1 is back on shift today at St Ives,we ve put off Christmas dinner til he gets home tonight,the hams been attacked alreadyand is awesome. Hes looking at a shift in location to Cloudbreak Mine near Newman,so FIFO of Perth,Ive volunteered services as housekeeper,lol Id love to live in Perth.
My goodies..

 And yes I garranteed getting it, but the boys surprised me with extras,Son no 2 was sold the gold top not! Son 3 produced the Tulip and son 1 went all out withe help from son 3 for the big bundle down in next pic.

 This however blew the socks off, Ive been after one for a while!!! Now I can clean my car properly!!Thanks to you son No 2!!

Now I going to sit back for a little while and watch a movie and knit til its time to prepare the big dinner!!
Merry Christmas everyone,hope all have a lovely day full of family joys and relaxation