Found something different.....

Found this when searching through the mags at W H Smiths yesterday desperately trying to find for something different, a bit edgy and came across 'oh comely'. The title was intriguing, started having a look and hey ho! brought a copy home. If you are tired of all the 'samey/copycat' mags out there, this would be great for a complete change.

Looks like the mag is printed 6 times a year, the articles are so different, on lots of electic subjects. The layout is clear, has great drawings and I love the paper its printed on..... so for me it was a real find. The article I particularly loved is the one on on changing the world stitch by stitch (above), certainly gives food for thought.

Now for something different..... does anyone 'write' in their head?????? If I am out somewhere I start 'writing' in my head. I actually see the pen moving with words appearing on the paper. I can see it all in my minds eye (as they say), it seems to me I write pretty decent stuff and then when I get home its all gone!!!!!! It is said we all have a book in us, perhaps thats true. Ciao

'Up North'

Yes I know I have been very naughty in not blogging for a while,(does anyone care??)any how to continue, I just don't know where the time goes these days.... at the moment I'm up North visiting family and friends which is great fun.
Went to Padgate Crafters on Sunday, which was a blast as always. Met up with friends and caught up on the gossip and did some crafting. I do miss them all....
The rest of the week has been coffee/chats/shops (not necessarily in that order) and hopefully tomorrow it will be a crafting session with 2 completely crafty nutty ladies.....
I have been doing some crafting but my room is still not sorted in any way, so I must make that a priority when I get home. Ciao

From across the Pond.......

These beauties were sent to me from my friend Alina (The Purple Caravan) please see side bar.

It was such an unexpected and generous gift from a lady I "talk" to through cyber space on her blog.

They were actually meant for Christmas but followed me to our new home, so it became a Welcome New Home gift instead.

The photos don' t do these gorgeous, colourful tag books any kind of justice.... they are brilliant eye candy.
I have been so lucky with all the amazing folk I have met on the 'net, their generosity is overwhelming and I feel truly blessed. Thank you Alina, such a generous soul you are. Ciao

For Clare......

Here is Her Majesty guarding her new home.........
Front from over the road.....
From back of house (sun room).....
Side garden......
End of sun room which hopefully will be my craft room.......
Ciao

Eureka!!!!!!

I've actually found the back door.......so that means some boxes have been emptied (contents everywhere) and Mollie can go through to the back garden and I dont have to walk round the front of the house.
Unfortunately, as the boxes are emptied I'm running out of space to put stuff, not all of its mine, by the way, OH has loads of computer(s), cable, bits & pieces to be sorted out and stored. We still have to go through ALL the boxes to find some metal cross pieces for the back of the shelving units we have.... the movers put them in boxes instead of taping them to the shelves!!!!!!
Went into Hinckley yesterday (needed to get away from the mess). Used the local bus service (if thats what you call it), found the lovely The Sew Cafe, a bead shop, art shop with a great cafe. All do workshops but money is tight to say the least, so I'm unable to attend at present and meet like minded souls. I hope its only for a short time. Getting back to the buses, they don't run after 5.00pm (week days) and there is no service on Saturday or Sunday. I will be trying out the bus trip to Leicester next week, see what delights that presents!!!!!! I also met the female version of Victor Meldrew whilst at the bus stop which was interesting and rather funny.......... Ciao

PS... I could really do with having a good laugh, I miss that so much. xxx

Chaos.....

Here is the hall.... at least you can get in now!!!

Back bedroom, crammed to the ceiling......

Looking from the kitchen to some of the boxes in the craft room....

Cleaning materials, empty bags and Mollies food in a corner of the chaotic kitchen....in desperate need of more storage.

I will post some pictures of the outside of the bungalow when it stops raining!!!!!

Well we are here.....

I'm trying to unpack the many, many boxes that are lurking in the bungalow, cant go round any door without falling over one!!!! Had a great New Year with family & friends, plenty of good food, loud laughter and a few drinks, then off to a new adventure.
Its hard leaving good friends and family behind, but with this new invention of blogland, email, I'm sure I will be kept up to speed as to whats going on......
Its so quiet here, lots of green fields, not much traffic (that could be 'cos of the holidays) lots of big houses. No visiting coffee shops, nipping into town, totally different way of life here so I will have to adjust accordingly. At least I have internet shopping!!!!!!?????
I should be emptying the boxes in the bedroom, as we've run out of clothes to wear, Mollie doesnt have that problem, one coat does her!! Plenty of dogs for her to make friends with, so that will be good thing.......
Anyway, its off to sort out the bedroom, try and getting the washing dry and fight my way to the kettle for another cuppa (with some Polish liquer in it!!)
Take care in this terrible weather... with love from the Countryside. Ciao