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This cat map.
Dark chocolate with hazelnuts, from Lindt.
Planning for the show in October. I’m still in the excited stage - the panic will kick in later!
Cinnamon tea, perfect for a sore throat.
Getting towards the end of a project (Alexandria) and choosing a new one (possibly Paper Dolls).

NOT

A nasty throat virus that has laid me low […]

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New winter boots. Won’t they be fun with jeans tucked into them? And they fit nicely over my ample calves.
All the autumn clothing ranges popping up. I have a looooong wishlist.
Brown rice porridge. Yes, I know it sounds disgusting, but I can’t have regular porridge, and this one is filling and good for you and […]

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This cast on for toe up socks. Yes, I caved, and cast on a new pair of socks from the handspun.
Following on from that, I have discovered how much easier it is knitting socks on 2 circs rather than on dpns. Exciting stuff!!!
The Knitter’s Mencap Hat Design competition. Give it a go!!
These gingersnap cookies. I […]

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Herbal remedies. I started taking Dong Quai, because its supposed to help with painful periods, and it definitely did have some effect. Not enough to be able to do without painkillers altogether, but I didnt need to use as many strong ones as I usually do. And maybe it will have an accumulative effect over […]

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Spinning! I forgot how much I love it, how soothing it is, how wonderful the smell of sheeps wool, how satisfying making yarn out of fluff.
Homegrown potatoes, made into potato salad, with a mustard mayo (vegan) dressing. Oh boy, so good. Who knew potatoes could be so tasty?
Knitting socks. I’ve suddenly become obsessed again. Why […]