It's pattern release day for The Cheeky Gift Gobbler by @casita.albita (IG)! I enjoyed testing this little cutie. Look at his 🍑! 😂

Here is the link: 

https://casitaalbita.etsy.com/listing/4472523687

#crochet 

Update on us:

21:10 hrs.

Mr. C accompanied me to see my primary care doctor this afternoon. Dr. L'homme was marvelous. She listened to my concerns and helped me to plan the next steps in getting my healthcare in order. She is a little concerned about my iron being low. She gave me a prescription for a supplement and a referral to a gastro specialist so we can try to figure out why. My blood pressure is good.

I'm glad the visit turned out to be worth the 90 minutes we had to wait on plastic chairs staring at the mediocre and very random photo collage in the waiting room.

All's well in our world. 🌞❤️🌻

This is my sweet little pixie, Ernan. His name is Irish for "wise one." I was honored to test this pattern for Foufi's Crochet. You can find the pattern in her Etsy shop below:

https://foufiscrochet.etsy.com/listing/4470222749

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When I learn a new crocheted coaster pattern, I feel compelled to then make two of them in a smaller size and stitch them together to make a pouch.

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

https://youtu.be/rwGXP78KHpQ?is=YcDJPWJDsvyfrc_I

🎵 "I always feel like somebody's watching me and I have no privacy." 🎶

#Watson #breakfast #cats 

https://youtu.be/7YvAYIJSSZY?is=R8slAeC-e4PNT40K

It's amazing how changing just one stitch in the pattern can alter the whole appearance. I changed the slip stitches in the final round to front post slip stitches and that really increased the definition of the petals.

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https://youtu.be/rwGXP78KHpQ?is=YcDJPWJDsvyfrc_I

J'ai crocheté un sous-verre marguerite (a daisy coaster).

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https://youtu.be/rwGXP78KHpQ?is=YcDJPWJDsvyfrc_I

Update on us:

11:40 hrs.

I had to have fasting blood work done at the lab; so, Mr. C drove me there first thing this morning through pea soup fog. Asside from one 🤬 riding our tail part way there it was uneventful, thank goodness. 

While in town we picked up a few supplies to avoid another trip out later and save on fuel. This also allowed the fog to clear a bit before the drive home.

Mr. C tried to use his new bank card at the cash machine but it wasn't working because of a power cut. That's when we noticed that all of La Guerche was completely without power. Looks like we got our groceries just in time.

I got a message from my doctor clarifying a request he had sent to the scheduling secretary for me. He said to them that I would "Préfère l'AM." Which I thought meant I would prefer a morning appointment. I said I would very much prefer an afternoon appointment as we have to drive some distance. He explained to me that in French "AM" means afternoon (après-midi). You learn something new everyday.

We are happy to be home (Isn't home a wonderful word?) for the rest of the day. 🌞❤️🌻

Sweet dreams, Sunbeams! 

Fais de beaux rêves, Rayons de Soleil!

🌞❤️🌻❤️😻😻🐦‍⬛

#sunset

We had a lovely, cozy anniversary and finished it off with a rich chocolate gateau that was mostly mousse.🫎 😋

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

22:04 hrs

We've spent a relaxing day which seemed fitting for our 5th wedding anniversary. I had my customary short nap after preparing and eating breakfast before joining Fair Damsel to make a wooden key holder as an appropriate gift to ourselves.

The weather cleared up in late afternoon so I took a brief bike ride into the village before cooking dinner: sausage & mash, petits pois et carottes, with lashings of bisto gravy for me. It went down a treat with a tasty mug o' tea as we watched a favourite episode of Jeeves and Wooster. We'll be having cake soon.😋

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

I crochet nearly every day. For a couple of days now I've been wanting to make my favourire beanie pattern just because I enjoy doing it but, with the warming weather, I thought it was silly to make a winter hat that no one currently needs. Finally, I reminded myself that I have free will and can crochet what I want when I want.

#crochet 

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 

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

17:14 hrs

It was a cold and rainy morning so we started our day with a tasty fryup. Then, after watching a couple of our favourite late night shows, we settled down to listen to a Terry Pratchett story.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

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

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