Tuesday 31 May 2011

Bank Holiday Monday

Hello Lovelies ,
Boy ,we had some rain here yesterday. After all the dry weather it was nice that the garden got a proper soaking . We had a lazy morning ...not feeling guilty about staying inside... but after I wrote my last post the boys were getting a bit stir crazy , you know "Muuum what are we doing today ? "
well, it's a bit wet to go outside, I said . Then my youngest suggested a Muddy walk . Yes , why not !! Haven't been on one of those in ages.
So he phoned his cousins .........." Do you want to go on a muddy walk and don't forget your wellies "
Soon five children and three adults set off in the rain......



It wasn't cold and I don't mind the wet if I'm dressed appropriately.Every where looked so green . Mind the slippery bridge...




I stop to take photos of the wet foliage .Loving these oak leaves ....



Ahhh, this is what the little people have been looking forward to ....




It's a big pile of grass clippings that has a sort of crust that covers some truly stinky green sludge .
Thankfully no one fell over or lost a welly in this gloop :0)

On the way home the rain continues to pour down ...at least there are plenty of puddles to clean up stinky wellies ........




I love the look of the wet fields , I'm sure the farmers do as well........


and I was so happy when I found some wild roses ........



So delicate and pretty , they had a gorgeous sweet scent..



Even the plants that have finished flowering looked pretty with the addition of glistening raindrops .........



When I got home and dried out a bit I was so encouraged by your kind comments about my rag rug , I set about making some more Tarn ( T.shirt yarn )....



Looks good doesn't it :0)

Did you notice my circle blanket ? It's been too hot to have this on the bed for a while now so it's just been folded up on my Lucy Chair . But at the weekend I decided to put it on my conservatory sofa .....



It's so nice to see it in a different room and I think it looks right at home with it's crochet cousins :0) Ummmmm...not much space to sit on this sofa these days !
Have a great week .
Jacquie x

16 comments:

  1. Okay, seriously. I just want to dive into that sofa and never. ever. come. out. again! <3

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  2. Pretty and inspiring pictures again, Jacquie!
    Love, Maaike

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  3. your collection of crochet looks fab, must get my backside in gear and finish by first blanket

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  4. Lovely wet walk! I can almost smell the wet earth.
    I thought I was maybe starting to have too many cushions, but looking at your sofa, I've realised I need to make moooooore!!!
    Jane

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  5. Stunning pics of the walk and the sofa is lush!

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  6. What a great idea to have a muddy walk. Haha I must get some new wellies as mine have got cracks in them. Your sofa looks lovely and thanks to the link for that chair post as there is a lovely recipe on there which sounds yummo! x

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  7. Oooh next time you go on a 'muddy walk' give me a 'hoy' it looks like alot of fun. Who doesn't love walking in the rain?.......

    Love those balls of tarn, fabby colours. How big are you going to make your rug Jacquie? It's a great way to recycle old t shirts.

    Just wondering is it hard on your hands/wrists?

    So glad you have finally received some good rain the farmers should all be smiling.

    Claire :}

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  8. Mmmm crochet! I love the 'tarn' as well - what a good idea! Looks like a lovely muddy walk - I walked many a mile in my wellies when I was younger, I loved the fact that I didn't have to worry about where I stepped!
    Jones x

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  9. A lovely walk, even in the wet! The wild roses are so pretty!
    Love the rug you're making, I've looked at tee shirt yarn tutorials in the past but I havent attempted it! It looks a bit confusing when you have to cut across from one slit to the other! I should give it a go though! Making crochet roses at the mo with my woolly leftovers!
    Suns out today so we'd better make the most of it!
    Rachel x

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  10. We had or fair share of rain during the bank holiday weekend too. I am in love with your crocher corner! So colourful! xx

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  11. Thanks for taking us on that walk!!

    Your sofa looks stunning covered in all that crocheted goodness!!

    S x

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  12. I haven't had a muddy walk in ages - I might get one today though as its been pouring!
    I'm intrigued by your 'tarn' and now off to read yout post on it.

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  13. The blanket looks perfect with all of your fun pillows. I think a muddy walk sounds like a great thing to do on a rainy day. It is so wonderful to see everything outside getting a good rinse, it makes all the plants sparkleHave a great day,
    Meredith

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  14. Love, love, love the bright sofa! So inviting and cheering! Wet walks are great but here we would like an occasional day when we could have a rain free, wind free, dry walk!! LOL! Cx

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  15. Lovely pictures of your walk - the roses in the rain are beautiful. And the rug looks perfect on your sofa!

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  16. Some fab photos as usual!!! I love all your crochet throws and cushions. The mix of colours is gorgeous and they look so welcoming.

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