Goodness, well doesn't time fly?
I know I promised photos but I'm afraid I can't deliver. The wedding was wonderful, but I got so caught up with seeing old friends I didn't pick up my camera at all! But I felt so comfortable in my new dress and I really impressed my friends who joked about seeing me not in linen, actually wearing make up and not a pair of Birkenstocks in sight. ;)
I'm not sure where the time has gone since then. There has been assignments and mountains of reading going on. That much I do know. There has been washing, washing, and more washing.
So here are a few pictures of various things that have been happening around the place since my last post.....(See the washing?)
Will sitting with me composing a song while I worked on an assignment. The wood oven was crackling away, and the sourdough was proving next to it.
Daffodils and Iris's fresh from the garden.
Chicken stew and dumplings for dinner on a cold, wintery night.
A mud kitchen pulled together from some bessa bricks, and ply we had lying around, underneath the old grapefruit tree. Will be a lovely place to play in summer!
I caught up with a dear friend and she surprised us with this Scottish Terrier inspired gift bought form an op-shop. We are happily reading the May Gibbs book a chapter at a time.
The Scottish Terrier salt and pepper shakers have been added to my little collection of porcelain dogs. These are all figures that belonged to my grandparents and are very dear to me. I am keeping my eye out to find an antique ceramic Scottish Terrier to add. I also have a beautiful heavy antique crystal Labrador which is sitting with some crystal candle holders which reminds me of old Tessa. Its funny how collections seem to randomly grow isn't it?
Anyway, it is time to get dinner on! Home made chicken soup and toast is on the menu tonight.
Much love,
I know I promised photos but I'm afraid I can't deliver. The wedding was wonderful, but I got so caught up with seeing old friends I didn't pick up my camera at all! But I felt so comfortable in my new dress and I really impressed my friends who joked about seeing me not in linen, actually wearing make up and not a pair of Birkenstocks in sight. ;)
I'm not sure where the time has gone since then. There has been assignments and mountains of reading going on. That much I do know. There has been washing, washing, and more washing.
So here are a few pictures of various things that have been happening around the place since my last post.....(See the washing?)
My car died an untimely death, and was sold on for parts. I have ended up with a new-to-me car. Meet "Suzi" the Suzuki. I really like her. She's neat, and has a perfect service record. Fits us all in, and a boot big enough for the dogs, all my stuff, and plants! Because a car big enough to load up with plants is of upmost importance, yes? It also has seven seats which will come in handy. We bought in cash from a private sale. We nipped into a couple of car yards but thought a cash budget translated to "partial finance" and kept trying to sell us care $5,000 above our budget.....seriously......
Anyway, it is time to get dinner on! Home made chicken soup and toast is on the menu tonight.
Much love,
Emma
xx
