This year I am taking part in making a Temperature Blanket. Last year I watched and gained interest as the year went by on Instagram and I am still amazed at the different and unique ways others are putting these blankets together. I chose a linen stitch and 8 colours ranging from Red (hot) to Almond (very cold). The start of our year in our part of Australia begins with summer and it did not get too hot and in fact the weather is turning cooler now. Hopefully I will get to use some red yarn toward the end of the year.
Another 'work in progress' is my cardigan. This is the first piece (back) and will be completed by the weekend I hope.
I made a few cowls.
And there always seems to be a beanie on the needles.
Have a great week ... Dot
Have you ever had a day where everything seemed to be unusual around you, but you got through it and the next day was back to norm. I had one such a day last week when I awoke at 4.44 am and that was it. I was out and starting the day in the dark and so this is what followed.
On my walk, there was a barge boat at the jetty and as I continued around the boardwalk it turned and went over the other side of the river.
Then there was a tractor parked on the grass, no-one around, just left there.
It was lovely further round to walk beside the lapping water. I hadn't seen a full tide for a long time. Gorgeous.
It was such a beautiful mild day I got onto the deck with a cuppa and did some knitting. I am starting a cardigan for myself. I truly hope it is successful. All that knitting and you like it to be suitable.
To top the day off the evening sky was a display of beautiful red/orange.
Dot :-)
I am sure you have found as I have, that certain things in a group run out at the same time. Recently my cleaning products all needed restocking. I make most things where I can and so out came the recipes.
I made a batch of soap. This needs to be turned every other day and is cured in several weeks.
With making cleaning products, there are numerous recipes available. I have tested many and have settled on ones that are simple and cheap to make. For dish washing powder I use 1 cup washing soda, 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup of citric acid. I use white vinegar in the rinse cycle and the cleaning process is wonderful.
In the laundry I prefer to use powder. I combine a mix of 1 cup of Lux flakes, 1/2 cup washing soda and 1/2 cup borax. Sometimes I add a few drops of essential oils and sometimes I double the recipe.
Yesterday my daughter arrived with a batch of brownies. I enjoyed a piece today with a cup of Orange & Cinnamon tea. Delicious.
That's all for today. Be good ... Dot
Lately I have been directed to some wild un-sprayed blackberries. Say no more!! I took the time aside to collect quite a few and made a rustic blackberry pie. Delicious served with cream.
Hubby found up some gear stored for quite a few years and got them out, did some repairs, found a spot and ...
... all good. He did not get off the ground. This is called 'kiting' and it determines how fit you are. (hee hee)
The temperatures have cooled a little now that Autumn is here. At the same time we in for some lovely serene weather.
Keep looking up, send the praises and blessing will come down and fall in your lap.
Dot
Hello and welcome to another day and week. I know this beautiful pic is not that colourful but on my walk today the tide was right in. Lovely.
I love to sit at the table with a bit of colour to enjoy while you hang out eating etc. Autumn is just around the corner so I am keen to change the table setting to suit the season.
I have received my gift/order from a secret pal. A bag full of colourful milk cotton. It is very soft and 25 different colours. What to do?
I finished this cowl.
We have been collecting and enjoying fresh tomatoes from our garden. They are delicious and I have been making sauces and today want to make soup with them.
Until next week ... Dot
To greet me one morning, a beautiful sky with pink tones.
Ants have made an appearance every couple of days for over a week now. I find myself chasing them with the Ant Rid and here it made me laugh. They were running along the top of the cooktop splashback and as soon I sat some bait out their bums were up in the air having a feed. Goodness me!!!
Snacks kept in the fridge for when the nibbles are required with that cuppa tea or coffee.
This one is easy as. Just soften a block of cream cheese, add a little sweetener and grated lemon or fresh ginger. Place in dollops in the container you are going to keep them in and place them in the fridge while you melt the chocolate. Over a small saucepan of simmering water, place a pyrex jug of broken chocolate. Once melted dip your cheese blobs in and place a pecan on top as you go. Use a fork to do this and any leftover chocolate can be covered and placed in the fridge for use next time.
I was returning the yoghurt to the fridge and dropped it didn't I!!! What a mess it made. It seemed to go a long way and place bits in difficult places. All clean now.
Out of town in the surrounding country areas there have been fires. The heavens opened up and buckets of rain including a good dose of hail have been poured out and I doubt there would be any sign of fire left. Praise God.
And for the next week we have set up camp at the local Devil Country Muster. Lots of folk have moved in and there will be more to come. The program starts tonight and I am really looking forward to it.
Have a great week, pop by soon ... Dot :-)
When you are travelling in a motor home we have a routine of checking through to be 'travel-ready'. I sit in my seat and hubby follows behind and does the final check.
Sometimes, it didn't happen often, but we would get down the road a tad and there would be a 'noise' happening. Before turning around to take a look we guess what it sounds like and within a few seconds the culprit is determined and we need to pull over (which is not always convenient) and fix the problem and start again.
It certainly is fun and games.
Most days over the Christmas break were quite warm, so in the morning I made black coffees, put them in the fridge and we made them into iced coffees during the afternoon.
Well received!!!
Every road trip we have been on it is amazing what oversize 'things' are on the road.
It was proved handy to carry extra water and fuel tanks in our tow vehicle to use when it was too long to the next stop.
And when you realise that you left a very important tool home, you make do with a replacement of sorts. In this case I left the coffee tamper home and in the interim we used a tablet container which worked a treat.
When you cross the Nullabor there are not too many corners and none on the 90 mile straight.
There is always a 'whoooohaaa' when we have finally finished the straight and see the corner.
Its so much fun hanging out with family. Oh for the next adventure!!!
Until next week, be happy ... Dot :-)
