Monday 29 January 2007

loflo and some aran experimentation



as promised, some shots of my photogenic little loflo.. she turned up outside my window and started moaning and groaning.. attention wanted! so she got plenty for her trouble! and managed to sit semi-quietly for a while to let me snap some pretty photos of her.



I refer to this one as her favourite "yoga" pose although I do think it's just a big stretch. Her granny used to do it a lot when she was still alive. I guess loflo is just carrying on the tradition :O)







I've been experimenting with the pierro skye aran from colinette. I think I will knit a nice cushion with it. Being mostly used to large needles and chunky wool it takes a while to get your hands around 4mm needles!! but the results are beautiful, with lovely stitch definition so I will persevere.

Farewell, friend..


In memory of Bertie Anderson, a great friend and an inspirational man. His memory will remain in my heart and all those who knew him long after he is gone.

Wednesday 17 January 2007

a belated happy new year..xo


I had a lovely Christmas and 2007 has been great so far on all fronts. My sister Helen made her first trip to Belfast on 16/12/06 - a momentuous occasion. She had a great day and the continental market was still on (visible in front of the city hall in the background of the photo to the right) so we had a good time walking around it, buying smelly cheeses and eating sickly sweet confections of all sorts. A great day.





Just before Christmas (20-23 December) something very mysterious happened over the UK and Ireland. A dense mist descended. Airports closed, travelling anywhere was tiresome, all that straining through the fog etc. Thankfully it was the week I chose to work for my Dad. Being cooped up in an office all day doesn't really require good weather. It was pretty cold too. Pamela and I wrapped up warm one lunch break and explored the garden. Fun times.




















Lucy's pups are coming along nicely and are nearly ready to be sold..anyone in the Ballynahinch area is welcome to them except for one...photo to the right. He has my heart. I think I should be allowed to adopt him but Chris isn't so sure.. maybe I should just kidnap him??!!!



The wheelbarrow..
it was the only way I could keep them together..but they seem to like it. they are so full of life. I wish I had half their energy!!

..and my big sis Helen turned 30 on Tuesday. She had a big party last Friday. Here we are, me looking pasty on the left and her glowing on the right..

I will put up some more of loflo that I took yesterday. She is getting very photogenic!!!

xo,

Lorna