The traditional 5 year wedding anniversary gift is wood; so, Mr. C and I teamed up to make ourselves a key board for our entryway. He prepared the wood and I decorated.

#crochet #weddinganniversary 

I tested a cute little bee keychain pattern by @crochetbylauren4u (Instagram). I made a second one with embroidered eyes and a crocheted hanging loop to be baby safe (no small parts).

#crochet

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4459123428/busy-bee-keyring-crochet-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1&dd=1&logging_key=4393c6eed0c0e8b5ee64f475113fbe7015c6c965%3A4459123428&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRzdgQLCWFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaeXg9CB_eioz-HZGSefLZ_coxNCcMdDDPnIYW65XpPPAR2nLEui4x_N-seKMw_aem_GQ0OlMTBly7DP19On_aIIg

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

21:40 hrs

We started our day with a late tasty fryup.The bright sunshine streamed through the french windows and warmed us for the first time in ages. I had planned to head to the local post office to post some important documents, but saw online that it was temporarily closed until next week. Undaunted, I decided to head to the one in town later in the day.

Unfortunately, it was not to be because I felt absolutely shattered by mid-afternoon and ached all over. I'd not been feeling brilliant for awhile tbh but had put it down to too much activity on the shopping front. However, upon checking my post-op advice, I discovered that I hadn't been drinking enough water and had symptoms of dehydration. I quickly drank two glasses of water and had a long nap. Meanwhile, Fair Damsel cleaned Rinsewind's birdcage before continuing with her crocheting whilst listening to a Terry Pratchett story. 

I awoke feeling much better and to celebrate, I cooked us bangers & mash for dinner. It went down a treat with a tasty mug o' tea and an episode of Death in Paradise.😋

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

I was honored to help test a Baby Pangolin pattern for Alba Gonzalez. One of the other testers suggested a mole modification; so, I made this little fella. He's a star nosed mole whom Mr. C has named Ringo. Alba has included her own adorable mole in the pattern.

https://casitaalbita.etsy.com/listing/4456233923

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

21:14 hrs

We spent a relaxing afternoon listening to a Terry Pratchett story until it was time to prepare Sunday dinner. I ventured outside briefly to feed the chickens and take the recycling to the main road.

Dinner was a team effort as usual with Fair Damsel making toad-in-the-hole, with proper Lincolnshire sausages, and I taking care of the rest. It went down a treat with a tasty mug o' tea as we continued with the story.😋

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

16:00 hrs

We enjoyed an English fried breakfast, following our trip to Elliotts Boucherie on Friday. We had to leave the Lincolnshire sausages to thaw over Saturday but it was well worth the wait. Fair Damsel had an avocado with hers and I had baked beans with mine: absolutely Sunbeamadelicious!😋

I fell asleep shortly afterwards and slept soundly for a couple of hours at least.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

22:46 hrs

It was a successful day all round thanks to Fair Damsel and good weather. It started with a quick trip to Intermarche by me; to get essential supplies and fuel for Sarah's car as we intended to visit Elliotts Boucherie (English Butchers) in the afternoon. When I returned, we ate a fried breakfast as we watched our favourite American talk shows.

We set off on the long drive to Elliotts at 14:00 hrs on the dot and the journey went smoothly. There was evidence of flooding in the lower areas along the way but we were well above it. We passed a large group of cyclists who were evidently in training for an upcoming event and I have to admit that I thought about going cycling at the weekend.

The staff at Elliotts were as friendly as before and I chatted to a very tall man who was stacking the shelves. He noticed me looking at Branston baked beans and asked if they tasted like Branston pickle. I told him that I wouldn't be buying them if they did! Meanwhile, Fair Damsel stocked up on pork pies, chicken & mushroom pies, sausage rolls, Shredded Wheat, mushy peas. strawberry jelly and assorted other items: I stocked up on Lincolnshire sausages, smoked bacon, and Branston baked beans.

We took a steady drive home (isn't home a wonderful word?) and Fair Damsel took a few photographs along the way. I have to admit that we were pretty tired by the time we settled down to a mug o' tea and a pork pie as we watched Stephen Colbert.

Dinner was later than usual with Fair Damsel enjoying a chicken & mushroom pie with steamed potatoes whilst I tucked into a sausage roll, steamed potatoes and baked beans.😋

All's well in our world,Sunbeams.🙂☄️🌻🌞

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

We drove just over an hour away to Elliotts Boucherie (well worth the trip!) this afternoon where we picked up lots of yummy English treats.

There has been widespread flooding in France but we, fortunately, are not near the worst of it. We did pass several fields that are now lakes and counted ourselves very lucky that the roads were clear. The green blobs in the trees are mistletoe.

 

Bon Mardi Gras !

Happy Fat Tuesday!

Blessed Shrove Tuesday!

Bountiful Pancake Tuesday!

to all who celebrate

This is the biggest pancake I ever made. 

#mardigras #fattuesday #shrovetuesday #pancaketuesday 

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

21:21 hrs

It was a much brighter day today but unfortunately I slept through most of it as I was a little off colour. Fair Damsel lifted my spirits with her Sunbeamadelicious pancakes which attracted the attention of Watson.

I'm absolutely stuffed and as right as rain now.😋

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

I decided to make some lucky four-leaf clovers for March.

des trèfles à quatre feuilles porte-bonheur

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

une dent-de-lion

a dandelion 

#crochet #dandelion #flowers 

Update on us

13:13 hrs

We had a lovely breakfast and were relaxing with a bit of Sir Terry Pratchett on audiobook when Mr. C looked out of the skylight and called me over. It's been raining for weeks, making Limonaid and Little Goat's field a wetland. Today this attracted dozens of white egrets to fish for worms and bugs.

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

Video on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUxy1DAjWoM/?igsh=MWt2djB3YnNzODZs

Sweet dreams, Sunbeams! 

Fais de beaux rêves, Rayons de Soleil!

🌞❤️🌻❤️😻😻🐦‍⬛

#Watson #cats 

 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUwYqTTjVwk/?igsh=MTdwaHBlZ21oNW5uaQ==

One of my favourite meals in France, parmentier de canard (duck topped with mashed potatoes) was enhanced by the new cutlery John got for our kitchen for my birthday. 😋

I fnished my headband and I'm wearing one of the 2 new outfits John got me for my birthday.

It didn't take me long to decide what to make first with my new yarn. I'm making myself an Irish flag 🇮🇪🍀 headband to wear on St. Patrick's Day.

#crochet 

My Fairy Yarnmothers have struck again. This arrived just in time for my birthday. And look! Crumpets! 😋

Note to self: mustn't get margarine on the yarn.

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

10:02 hrs

Our day started with an exchange of Valentine's cards and presents...

The morning will continue with breakfast, followed by Fair Damsel opening her birthday presents.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

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

Today's glimmer is

Miniature daffodils in one of our planters are beginning to bloom. 

(The pic is a bit blurry because of the wind.)

#flowers #glimmer #glimmers

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

19:35 hrs

As it was a brighter start to the day, I took the opportunity to drive to our local post office to dispatch another set of documents that I'd already completed on-line. There was a slight drizzle on the way, but it had cleared by the time I reached my destination.

Once home (isn't home a wonderful word?) I cooked breakfast and we listened to a Terry Pratchett story as we ate. Afterwards, I checked the post and found two letters for Fair Damsel, one of which was to related to the issuing of her health card.

Then, I chatted to Sarah in the pool area before driving Fair Damsel into town to replenish our supplies and buy a few treats for Valentine's Day and her birthday which are both on Saturday. By this time the sky was beginning to darken and rain quickly, followed but not before she took a photo of emerging daffodils.

The rest of our time has been spent relaxing and continuing with the story until it's time for dinner which will set us up for another Death in Paradise and possibly Small Prophets, if I'm not too tired.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

Another pretty Valentine pattern successfully tested, this time for CrochetbyLauren4U. The pattern is available from her Etsy shop, link below:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetbyLauren4U?ref=dashboard-header&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRzdgP4D0JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAace_PutGrhfMKJWAjeL74i7qbFqICdAMKV7a4zRB6xPvGQ4Lu0LOvqWgPio9A_aem_-8hyC3ojI-pQe_wWlRr-HQ

#crochet 

Something I really enjoy is testing patterns for creators. This chocolate covered strawberry is a free pattern by Laura's Crafted Collectibles and is perfect for Valentine's Day. Here's a link to the pattern on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUiq6OmjLAS/?img_index=5&igsh=d3V2dmxlaDRlNndw

#crochet 

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

22:30 hrs

After a rather daunting operation, I was discharged this afternoon and Fair Damsel treated me to a fried egg, a helping of baked beans, together with a good supply of bread & margarine: it went down a treat with a tasty mug o' tea.

It's great to be home and there are no issues apart from a slight inconvenience which hopefully will clear quickly. 

Thank you for all your good wishes and supporting Fair Damsel in her time of need.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

Sir Ian McKellen uses the words of The Bard to give a master class in empathy.

https://youtu.be/wXq58BbhCO4?si=5jIAyKPwJ9AOhTGv

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

20:07 hrs

I've had a sleepy day which has made the time go faster and brought me closer to going home tomorrow; and isn't home a wonderful word?

All my tests results are good and there hasn't been any pain, apart from a sore tongue which has made eating and talking unpleasant. It didn't stop me from facetiming with Fair Damsel though.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞