Monthly Archives: February 2009

Plying balls are made of win.

Well, actually they’re made of singles and win. Simultaneously. Isn’t that clever? They are clever. I learned of them from Abby Franquemont and, just after Christmas 2008, when I decided I could not spin another millimetre on my Victoria, I … Continue reading

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West Highland Way II

So… we marched on through the damp, me feeling terribly guilty that the wet tent made his pack even heavier than before (this trip had been my idea, after all. I’d said I’d do it with or without him). Near … Continue reading

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This year, last year

This time last year we’d been enjoying (if that’s the right word) long day walks at least once a months for about 6 months as we prepared to walk the West Highland Way, 95 miles from Glasgow to Fort William, … Continue reading

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Colour blending with handcards

I wish I could think of a better title, something that describes the fun and wonder. You’ll just have to try it for yourselves! I’m starting to consider the details of the Rampton Spinners 2009 project, which is to blend … Continue reading

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It’s snowing. Again.

That was the view from my office/spare room window yesterday, and it’s the same today. Some of that melted, but more fell this morning; in fact, it’s falling now. Normally I do the shopping on Fridays, but after 30 minutes … Continue reading

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