I don't know what chalkboard board guy is referencing here, but I photographed it because it reminded me of a conversation I once had with my cousin, L.Timeline: 1992, on holiday in Madeira. We are the youngest guests in our hotel by about 25 years. We get asked out by 2 waiters and, after checking with … Continue reading Wit or Wisdom: #4
Month: January 2011
Under The Stairs
Yesterday afternoon, in an attempt to help DH with his word for 2011 ~ simplify ~ I tackled the bottomless pit that is the cupboard under our stairs. It was astonishing, the amount of crap stuff DH has kept over the years. We've been together 8 years this year and most of what was lurking under … Continue reading Under The Stairs
Yesterday & Today: Week 5
The idea this week was to look at telling stories without the use of a photo ~ something that I never do. Ali's suggestion was to begin with a list of things/facts that you would like your child/ren (and possibly future generations) to know about you.Here's what I came up with:Scrapping in a 6x12 format … Continue reading Yesterday & Today: Week 5
Gadgets
I like gadgets as much as the next person, as long as they are easy to use. My newest acquisition is a 35mm negative reader and, oh my goodness, it is so easy to use!It's connects to my PC via a USB cable and that's it. From 35mm negative to .jpeg image on your PC … Continue reading Gadgets
52 In Black & White: Week 4
Wit Or Wisdom: #3
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Park Life
Mr. Heron is back on the lake in our local park. I think that herons are magnificant creatures; if only they wouldn't snap up the ducklings and baby moorhens for their lunch.
Burns Night
DH requested haggis for supper tonight, in honour of Burns Night. He's obviously embracing his inner-Scot, or something ...
Wit Or Wisdom: #2
Yesterday & Today: Week 4
This week's task was to consider something that had been a challenge. It didn't necessarily mean an actual physical challenge, more the idea of something that was difficult to deal with. I sat for about half an hour, over a cup of tea, and made a list of things that I've found difficult over the … Continue reading Yesterday & Today: Week 4