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.😋

It's cooled down to 97°F now.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌞🌞

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

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

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

#Watson #cats 

He loves me. 🌞❤️🌻

 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.😋

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.👌

🙂☄️🌻🌞

May I just say...

SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! 🤩🤤😋

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. 😋

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

Blessed Summer Solstice!

#SummerSolstice #Solstice 

Nous avons bravé la chaleur de 34 °C pour aller à la pharmacie. Nous nous sommes récompensés avec une tarte aux fraises, une tarte au citron et une baguette de la boulangerie de Cuillé.

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. 🥹

#crochet 

Happy Juneteenth to all who celebrate it.

And if you don't, shame on you!

#juneteenth 

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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 

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

#PublicArt 

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

🥰

#flowers 

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

#FathersDay 

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 

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.😋

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

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 

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 

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

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.

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.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

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

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

#cheese #Watson #cats 

Happy Pride Month!

#pride

#lgbtqia

#transrightsarehumanrights 

#transwomenarewomen 

#transmenaremen 

#nonbinarypeoplearepeople 

#intersexpeoplearepeople