by Susan M. Toba

In case anyone is wondering what Miss Watson is up to...

#Watson #cats 

Moriarty seems to be wondering where his daddy is. He's now guarding Mr. C's pillow for him.

I have reassured him that Daddy is getting better and will be home as soon as he can.

#Moriarty #cats 

Happy Gotcha Day to our dear little foundling European Starling, Rincewind. It's been a year since he fell from his nest under the roof, where it was impossible to return him, and we rescued him from becoming breakfast for local cats. He now says three things clearly, "Rincewind," "Pretty bird!" and "Hello, sweetie." We're working on "Eggses, my precious." He also imitates sounds from the computer and my glucose monitor. He loves watching murder mystery shows and Doctor Who. He enjoys Terry Pratchett audiobooks, too.

In this picture he's harkening to the next generation of his relatives who can be heard through the ceiling squawking for their parents to feed them.

Update on us:

16:30 hrs.

I am starting to hate April. Last year it was his appendix. Now Mr. C is back in the hospital. At least it wasn't an emergency this time. He's got a bit of an infection again so they're going to keep him in and treat him with antibiotics.

I've been a good girl, keeping myself too busy to fret...much. I washed the dishes, put the groceries away, cooked myself some parmesan artichoke dip (which I'll use to make myself amazing grilled cheese sandwhiches for dinner later), washed and hung up the laundry, and FaceTimed with Mom and Dad. I also fed Moriarty, Miss Watson, and Rincewind.

🌞❤️🌻

So, last night I wanted to crochet some little pouches like I made a couple of years ago. Could I find the pattern/tutorial to refresh my memory? Nope. I checked my saved files and playlists but nearly gave up in frustration. Then I hit on the brilliant idea of searching my FB posts for the word "sweeties" because I like to give them away as bonbonnières. Bingo! And thank the gods I had included a link to the YouTube video in my post.

https://youtu.be/cdYRfadR-VE?is=r7xgDVer6zP-h9wU

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I saw a reel which led me to a YouTube tutorial and I thought, "I have some stray granny squares just hanging around. I've got buttons..."

Et, voilà!

A cute wee pouch perfect for small items like earbuds or, in my case, a magnifying lense.

#crochet

https://youtube.com/shorts/uaRAfOQKKPE?is=ifzL0pHyuM5BiimM

I do love testing patterns! This one is by @altxversi (IG) for a cute Ghost Jester Snuggler. The pattern is available to download on Etsy. I've named mine Dr. Whiteface. Sir Terry Pratchett fans will recognize him as the head of The Fools Guild.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4491675826/ghost-jester-snuggler-crochet-pattern

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I really like this ring of hearts coaster pattern by Rodi Crochet Studio !

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BPb3kTzXt/

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Mr. C says:

Update on us.

21:37 hrs

It's been a hot day today and we had the car windows open as we took the opportunity to drive to the Action store in Vitre. Fair Damsel setup the satnav as we were leaving and accepted the recommended route. Interestingly, it deviated from the normal journey and took us down an unfamiliar country road which seemed a bit odd to me. A mere five minutes later I was surprised to see that we'd reached our destination.

Fair Damsel took this photo of the beautiful scenery.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

Update on us:

18:45 hrs.

We had a fairly early start this morning; so, we both took a nap after breakfast. 

Since we had access to Sarah's car in the afternoon we ventured to Vitre.

Mr. C let me loose in the craft section of Action while he tracked down his favourite almond cakes.  

Then we braved the unfamiliar Intermarche which is annoying because the selection and layout are very different from that in La Guerche. We persevered and got what we needed plus a dill plant for my herb garden.

The real question is: which flavour of crisps should I try first. J'adore la vie française.

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Yep. I'm at it again, making the same pattern over and over in different colour combinations.

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A shooting star!

Une étoile filante !

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Happy 5th Birthday, Miss Watson!

#Watson #cats 

Mr. C cooked us a fine big breakfast this morning which gave me the strength to get outside and finally plant the violas, aka pansies, aka heart's ease that have been languishing in the skylight garden into a large planter on the front porch. Mr. C pulled a bunch of weeds from around the porch but left the feral forget-me-nots because he knows how much I like them.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams. 🌞❤️🌻!

#gardening #garden 

Easter Sunday Dinner with Mr. 'n' Mrs. C 🌞❤️🌻...

Marrying an Englishman has led me to learn some recipes I might not have otherwise tried. Tonight's toad-in-the-hole with Lincolnshire sausages from Elliotts Boucherie was a triumph according to Mr. C.

#Easter #SundayDinner #cooking 

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

Mr. C cooked me a lovely Easter breakfast 🦋 with fresh eggs from Sarah's chickens. He surprised me with lovely Easter flowers he picked out all by himself. 🥰

#Easter 

Joyeuses Pâques !

Happy Easter!

Life with Mr. C 🌞❤️🌻...

Mr. C: When I was walking past the church I heard a pigeon cooing and I wondered if it was cooing in French.

Me: It was cooing in pigeon. They don't coo in French or English.

Mr. C: pigeon English?

Me: 🙄 I walked right into that one, didn't I?

Mr. C: 😁

Miss Watson has been sulking all afternoon/evening because I was enjoying my new chair and wasn't on the bed where she could lay on me. I'm in bed now but she's still pouting. 😾

#Watson #cats 

Update on us:

18:55 hrs.

It's been a dismally grey and damp day but we wanted a few things; so, after a hearty breakfast, we ventured out in Sarah's car to La Guerche.

We started out at Le Noz in search of new rubbish and recycle bins for the kitchen which we happily acquired at a good price. We also found a great deal on Tulip brand "Spam" which we enjoy.

I had been a bit sad when I saw papasan chairs for sale recently but had to admit that we just didn't have room for one in the apartment. The lack of furniture is one reason I always appear to be in bed. There was no other comfortable way to watch TV. Imagine my delight when I found a smaller, foldable papasan style chair at Le Noz which is comfy and supports my back and can be stowed away when not in use.

We made a few more stops for necessities ahead of the long holiday weekend.

I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in my new chair, sipping tea and eating cheese while Mr. C and I relaxed with Angela Labsbury as Miss Marple in 'The Mirror Cracked.'

All's well in our world, Sunbeams! 🌞❤️🌻

Another successful pattern test: a low sew Sunfish by Laura Dixon (IG laurascraftedcollectibles )

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWrEjb8jECN/?img_index=1&igsh=MTA4ZGxmZGV1OHdkaA==

I can't resist a pretty sunflower pattern. As I often do, I felt compelled to make 2 of these coasters and stitch them together to make a pouch. This time I joined them at the base of the petals so they could remain softly ruffled.

https://youtube.com/shorts/FHfxS-VWJR0?is=7OfLASoUFrR4aasi

#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward