Monday, June 30, 2025


Mr. C says:


Update on us


19:50 hrs


Another scorcher with a high of 98°F.


I had intended to set out early to cycle into town but it was already too hot at 08:15 hrs, so I gave it up as a bad job. I took a stroll into the village just after 10 but everything was closed for some reason.


It's been too hot to rest upstairs, so we've spent the day downstairs with the shutter down and an oscillating fan whirling happily away.


As a special treat, Fair Damsel prepared an omelette for our evening meal.


Absolutely Sunbeamadelicious.πŸ˜‹


It's cooled down to 97°F now.


All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

πŸ™‚☄️🌞🌞

Sunday, June 29, 2025


Mr. C gave me The Granny Square Card Deck for my birthday. I'll #crochet 1 square every week with Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 yarn, size H (5mm) hook. This will give me 50 squares with 2 weeks to join them into...something before my next birthday. Week 20 - Swirl Square

Saturday, June 28, 2025



What a treat! I steamed and thoroughly enjoyed an artichoke that Michel gave me from the garden. πŸ˜‹ Nom nom nom!

Friday, June 27, 2025


I wouldn't say that Watson has been underfoot today, but she has been under leg...and over leg.


#Watson #cats 

Thursday, June 26, 2025


He loves me. 🌞❤️🌻

Monday, June 23, 2025


 Mr. C says:


Update on us


23:09 hrs


A beautiful day made even better by feeling energetic after weeks of poor health exacerbated by my recent deterioration due to a virus.


Fair Damsel felt better too, so we drove into town where I walked to the bank and to a shop some distance away. I walked briskly, with a spring in my step, and anyone who has known debilitating weakness and recovered will understand how good that feels.


Then, we went to Intermarche where I was able to fill two bags of shopping from various aisles before carrying them to Fair Damsel's shopping cart.


In celebration of a good outing we've been watching Red Dwarf with a short break so Fair Damsel could prepare a Sunbeamadelicious omelette.πŸ˜‹


All's well in our world, Sunbeams.πŸ‘Œ

πŸ™‚☄️🌻🌞


May I just say...


SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! πŸ€©πŸ€€πŸ˜‹





Sometimes the product looks nothing like the label when it comes out of the box. Sometimes it looks and tastes much better after cooking. Fortunately, this was one of these times. πŸ˜‹

Sunday, June 22, 2025


Mr. C gave me The Granny Square Card Deck for my birthday. I'll #crochet 1 square every week with Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 yarn, size H (5mm) hook. This will give me 50 squares with 2 weeks to join them into...something before my next birthday. Week 19 - April Square

Friday, June 20, 2025


Blessed Summer Solstice!


#SummerSolstice #Solstice 


Nous avons bravΓ© la chaleur de 34 °C pour aller Γ  la pharmacie. Nous nous sommes rΓ©compensΓ©s avec une tarte aux fraises, une tarte au citron et une baguette de la boulangerie de CuillΓ©.

Thursday, June 19, 2025


Today I gave in and used some of the last of my all-time favourite yarn to crochet a new scrunchie. I may have just enough to make one more. I bought it as a mill-end from JoAnn years ago; so, I know I'll never find it again. πŸ₯Ή


#crochet 


Happy Juneteenth to all who celebrate it.


And if you don't, shame on you!


#juneteenth 

Wednesday, June 18, 2025


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Tuesday, June 17, 2025


Today I got my copy of 'Where Fairies Once Dwelt,' a book of poems by Jemia de Blondeville. I intend to savour it slowly by reading one poem aloud each evening to Mr. C.


#poetry 

Monday, June 16, 2025



Two items of interest spotted on a drive through CuillΓ© this evening:


#PublicArt 


Mr. C got me a pot of beautiful mini-carnations for an unbirthday present today.

πŸ₯°

#flowers 


Mr. C got chocolate for a belated Father's Day gift from Moriarty, Watson, and Rincewind.


#FathersDay 

Sunday, June 15, 2025


Mr. C gave me The Granny Square Card Deck for my birthday. I'll #crochet 1 square every week with Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 yarn, size H (5mm) hook. This will give me 50 squares with 2 weeks to join them into...something before my next birthday. Week 18 - Busty Bloom Square



For the first time since we put the bath in, I found Moriarty in the bathroom window. He must have vaulted right over the tub as it was still full of water! I let the water out so he wouldn't fall in when he jumped down.

#Moriarty #cats #CatsInWindows 

Saturday, June 14, 2025



Update on us.


22:57 hrs


A cooler day today with a little rain in the morning. I took a stroll into the village just before noon and then relaxed as I'd been doing the laundry into the early hours.

Fair Damsel kept busy and sewed a beautiful crocheted sunflower onto her blanket. It looks absolutely amazing.

We kept dinner simple with boiled potatoes, sausages & beans, and a fried egg: washed down with a tasty mug o' tea. 

Absolutely Sunbeamadelicious.πŸ˜‹


All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

πŸ™‚☄️🌻🌞

Friday, June 13, 2025


Today I've been making bookmarks using cardboard saved from food and candle packaging.


#reducereuserecycle #crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #crochetitforward 


Gastines Weather Report


#weather #rain #thunder 

Monday, June 09, 2025



My friend, @jedipancakes.bsky.social gave me some lovely, super bulky, variegated yarn. I decided to use it to practice new patterns. Look how pretty thus flower turned out! 🌸


https://crochetpedia.com/star-shaped-flower-free-crochet-pattern/




I found a use for the chunky flower I crocheted this afternoon. It makes a capital decoration for the handle of the bathroom window.


#crochet



I just finished a new tote bag. I actually put a lot of thought into the colour patterns. I think I'm in love. Links to the granny square pattern and the headband on which I based the handles below:


https://www.sweetsofties.com/2023/10/spring-court-granny-square.html


https://youtu.be/b66cTtlmyow?si=RNnIyArFd3HUuG4e


#crochet #NotForSale 

Sunday, June 08, 2025


Mr. C gave me The Granny Square Card Deck for my birthday. I'll #crochet 1 square every week with Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 yarn, size H (5mm) hook. This will give me 50 squares with 2 weeks to join them into...something before my next birthday. Week 17- Cluster Flower Square

Saturday, June 07, 2025




We had a very busy day today. I've been sorting through the days pics. I nearly forgot to share the lovely flowers outside the Mairie/La Poste at Cuille.


#Flowers 




Gastines is getting all dolled up for #LeTourDeFrance next month.


Mr. C: You know that box you said I could put in the recycling?


Me: Yes. I can't use it and the cats aren't interested.


Mr. C: Look.


Needless to say, we're keeping the box.


#Watson #cats #CatsInBoxes


#haiku


Les vaches ont faim mais 

sont aussi curieuses. Elles 

nous observent passer.


The cows are hungry

but also curious. They

watch as we drive by.


©️ Osquer Campbell 2025


#poetry #poem #cows 



Out and about with Mr. 'n' Mrs. C 🌞❤️🌻...


We went to La Poste this morning to mail, among other things, a crocheted hedgehog to a friend in England. I took spotting this little cutie on the way back through the village as a good omen. For those concerned about them being out in daylight, they appeared healthy and were likely disturbed by someone doing yard work and were just trundling along to the next garden to find some peace.

Thursday, June 05, 2025


Mr. C says:


Update on us


23:12 hrs


We've had a good day following a couple of uncomfortable ones for me.


It rained but that didn't deter us from going shopping at Intermarche and visiting the pharmacy in La Guerche.


On the way home, Fair Damsel photographed a wheat field beneath grey skies.


All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

πŸ™‚☄️🌻🌞

Wednesday, June 04, 2025


Going through my new supply of yarn, I was drawn to this lovely indigo. The pattern is for a headband, but I made a short length for a bookmark (un signet). I'm going to make more in different colours for #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness .


https://sweetpotato3.com/simple-flower-headband-pattern-free/


#RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #crochetitforward #crochet




We were delighted to receive a much anticipated parcel from my Fairy Yarnmother this afternoon. Moriarty thoroughly inspected it. Then Mr. C and I gratefully enjoyed scones with lots of margarine (Mr. C says that's the proper way.) and tea. Can't wait to get hooking with these lovely colours.


#crochet 


Happy Pride Month!


#pride

#lgbtqia

#transrightsarehumanrights 

#transwomenarewomen 

#transmenaremen 

#nonbinarypeoplearepeople 

#intersexpeoplearepeople

Tuesday, June 03, 2025


Mommy? Are those cheese crackers? You know, I like cheese crackers. 😺


#cheese #Watson #cats 

Monday, June 02, 2025


Happy Pride Month!


#pride

#lgbtqia

#transrightsarehumanrights 

#transwomenarewomen 

#transmenaremen 

#nonbinarypeoplearepeople 

#intersexpeoplearepeople