Look how adorable this new amigurumi fox pattern by @laurascraftedcollectibles (IG) is! I feel truly privileged to have been one of her pattern testers. You can find links to the pattern in her bio.

#crochet #amigurumi #fox 

While waiting for Mr. C to buy wood hardener at the DIY store I put the finishing touches on another Hug Monster. I was proud of myself for managing to force my brain to be more random with this one. Randomness doesn't come naturally to me.

We went to 3 shops, none of which had what Mr. C wanted. I will have to order it online.

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

Tonight I embarked on a gastronomic adventure: Pizza with smoked chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, and mustard!

It is nicely balanced. The chicken is smoky, the tomatoes add freshness, and the mustard gives it a tiny bit of bite. 😋

#dinner #pizza 

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

18:14 hrs

An early start found us heading into town where we visited the bank, pharmacy, newsagents, Intermarche and NOZ. We made several purchases, including woodfiller for our bench set, but Fair Damsel surprised me with a Sunbeamatastical treat using the McVities plain digestive biscuits we bought at Intermarche: she turned them into dark chocolate ones as I napped after lunch. They went down a treat with a tasty mug o'tea. Absolutely Sunbeamadelicious.😋

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

😊☄️🌻🌞

A Glimmer is a small moment that sparks joy, happiness, or peace.

Today's glimmer is:

Look at the wee bees on these bright yellow yarrow blossoms!

🐝🐝

#glimmer #bees #flowers 

New trend in the knitting and crochet community: Hug Monsters!

I was about to weave in the ends of the faux fur hair but they looked so cute hanging down that I decided to leave them.

The arms and legs go all the way through the body; so, they can be pulled back and forth.

It's going to be so much fun trying different colour combinations. 

They'll be perfect for putting in the kids' shopping carts at the grocery store.

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

For some reason I have a craving for an orange creamsicle. 😋

#crochet 

Happy Pride!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

#HappyPride #HappyPrideMonth #LGBTQIA #Pride 

Update on us:

18:55 hrs.

Our busy day started early as I needed to drop off a letter for my GP requesting she make an appointment for me with a specialist. I had tried calling their secretary but she told me that my GP would have to email them to arrange a rendez-vous.

We swung by the lab to see about getting my blood work done but it appeared that everyone had the same idea. The queue stretched out the door. We had other things on our agenda; so, we decided to try the lab again tomorrow when our schedule is clear.

Intermarche supplied much needed groceries and deisel for the car which was on empty.

We took a quick trip to Cuillé to post a gift to a friend before heading home. (Isn't home a wonderful word?)

Mr. C then cooked us a delicious breakfast.

I worked on my latest crochet pattern test, which is rather complicated, while Mr. C ventured outside to do some of the gardening he's been anxious to get to. He tackled some of the honeysuckle vines and nettles that are choking many of the plants and pruned back the pale pink roses which were sprawling all over the place thus providing me with a lovely bouquet.

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

I hugged a tree today.

#trees 

We have baby potato plants!

#gardening #potatoes #potato 

Books and blossoms 📖🌹 faeries and flowers 🧚🏻‍♂️💐 for Mother's Day! 

#books #flowers #faeries #fairies 

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

15:45 hrs

It's been fluctuating heatwise today with the promise of rain that never came. I took advantage of the cooler spells to trim the overhanging branches along the drive because they were blocking the sensor that operates the entrance gates.

By early afternoon the heat returned so I took a teabreak with Fair Damsel who had come up with a plan to improve the security of the cover on our potato patch to prevent the local cats digging in it. I cut a couple of pieces of the cane growing by the drive and she did the rest.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

😊☄️🌻🌞

🌹 Bonne Fête Maman! 🌹

It's Mother's Day here in France. Mr. C made me lovely Mother's Day Breakfast on behalf of Moriarty, Miss Watson, and Rincewind. 😋

#MothersDay #breakfast 

Super U was giving free roses to women today because tomorrow is Mother's Day in France.

#flowers #MothersDay

The dog roses are blooming. 

I've been so pleased to see local businesses implementing the new requirement for parking lots in France over a certain size to be roofed with solar panels. It provides both power and shade.

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

12:39 hrs

It's a little cooler this morning but steadily heating up to a forecast high of 90°F. Moriarty woke me just after 08:15 hrs by nuzzling my face and eyes because he wanted to be fed: he was so insistent that I had no option but to respond. Fair Damsel commented that he had tried her first but switched to me because I'd turned over in my sleep.

Breakfast was a magnificent fryup courtesy of the sausages & bacon purchased from Elliotts Boucherie yesterday. We're both absolutely stuffed now and settling down to listen to music on YouTube.

All's well in our world,Sunbeams.

😊☄️🌻🌞

Mr. C and I took a drive to Elliotts Boucherie in Gorron this afternoon. We stopped in the commune of Olivet where I had spotted a Boite À Livres (Little Free Library) on our last trip to Gorron. I left a few crocheted kindnesses and borrowed two books to further my plans to read some French every day. I found a snapshot in one of them and am working on deciphering the handwriting on the back.

Do you know where your towel is?

#towelday #HGTTG #hitchhikersguidetothegalaxy

Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably Priced Love, and a Hard-Boiled Egg!

Remember the glorious 25th of May!

GNU Sir Terry Pratchett

#Discworld #cablestreet #revolution #HowDoTheyRiseUp 

I really enjoyed testing this Battle Buddy #crochet pattern by @altxversi (IG). I made mine with DK (3 ply) weight yarn and a size G (4mm) hook; so, he came out wee and cute. He'll be a great comrade in the battle against anxiety. 

https://www.instagram.com/altxversi?igsh=MWdzaXp4MXFuYzhiNA==

Dans le jardin avec M. et Mme. C 🌞❤️🌻...

In the garden with Mr. 'n' Mrs. C 👨‍🌾🥔👩‍🌾...

We've been planting potatoes. We started with a large storage bin in which I had made drainage holes. We added a layer of paper, namely the packets we had retained from our tea bags, followed by a layer of soil reclaimed from last year's plant pots. I placed the seed potatoes and Mr. C covered them with soil. As the plants grow we will add more soil until they reach the top allowing new potatoes to grow along the stems.

I've covered everything with a lid to keep the local cats from digging until the plants are established. 

All's well in our world, Sunbeams. Now for a mug of tea and some lunch.

#gardening #potatoes