Anyone know Seaside Sundae???

As above - does anyone know Seaside Sundae or her contact details?? It would seem her blog has been hacked and her account used by someone posting nothing about Hotels and Reviews.

I've looked through my blogroll and I can't find her blog.

Hope someone can help.

Thanks

Vicki xx

Singing in the rain

Good evening

According to the local evening news, we've had more rain here in Suffolk in the past 24 hours than the whole of 2012 so far! I think lots of that fell today when the boys were walking home from school - they dripped into the house and were not happy. Fortunately hot chocolate and cookies were on hand to help cheer them up.

The past two days have been indoor ones - I've got caught up with domestic stuff, made good progress on makes for my PIF (yes ladies, I've not forgotten you), made a couple of pressies for S&B group friends birthdays and watched the rugby yesterday afternoon.

I am glad to say when I went into town on Saturday the shops had replenished their stocks of daffodils - this morning they had opened fully and looked lovely - a splash of colour on a dull day;

Whilst I think about it - don't forget the Monthly Makes Challenge organised by Annie - theres a Flickr group for each month - the March one is here. 

 I am MissMarch so at the end of the month I'll do a post highlighting just some of the makes that have been submitted :)

Why not join in - it can be one item or many, perhaps a long WIP thats been hiding in a cupboard.

Right off now for a wander around blogland and then some more WIP to finish!

See you soon

xxx Vicki xxx

A pinch and a punch on the 1st of the month

And a poke in the eye for being so sly!!

Happy St Davids Day to my Welsh readers.

I went looking in town this morning for a bunch or two of daffs to add some spring brightness to the kitchen - sadly it seems everyone had the same idea and there were none left. 

Instead I had to settle for some almost opened ones in the garden for today's picture;

The sun eventually made it through the mist this morning, so the windows are now open, washing on the line and its time to domestic goddess a bathroom or two!!

See you soon

xxx Vicki xxx

The extra day

Good morning

Oh the joy of an extra day in the month!! Happy Birthday to those celebrating today - amazing how many 5 and 6 year olds are allowed to drive ;)

Time to recap on the Greenpeace Fair at the weekend - if I leave it any longer it will be next weekend!

An early start was needed - the car needed loading and the picnic basket packing!

Theres' that moment when all the boxes/bags are in the hall and you look at it and think OMG where's it all going to go. Luckily we had 2 big tables between us 4 sisters (only 2 of us manning the stall though). Decided the easiest way was to keep our stuff together in sections.

It was a lovely day - we were seated near a friend and it was a good day for catching up, nattering and people watching. I looked up at one point and saw a man whose face was familiar. It took me a moment or two to realise who he was - a teacher from school who was instrumental in getting MrVV & I together as a couple. We'd not seen each other for many many years - last time big son was toddler and little son just a large stomach bump so there was plenty of catching up to do.

As well as chatting etc, there was music all day - some excellent folk music - from all ages. This group was made up of young children from about aged 9 to 13 - they were amazing. All played several instruments and their sound was brilliant;

It was a long day and come 5.30 we were more than happy to pack up and head home. The important task of cashing up for our stall was left to me and everyone was happy with their takings for the day.

I've spent mine already!! I've booked day tickets for a new local music festival in August; 

The link is here - Folkeast 2012 - it looks a promising event - the music line up is excellent. We're just going on the Saturday but if its good then I think another year we might do the whole weekend.

One final thing as its the end of the month - a mosaic for February - what a mixed month - snow and spring sunshine with some hearts and more cake thrown in for good measure!!

See you soon for the best month of the year!!

xxx Vicki xxx

Photo Scavenger Hunt 2012 - February

Yep its that time of the month again - no not that one - the one we look forward too!!

Here's my efforts for February - I did think at one point I might not get the list finished as I struggled for inspiration but then suddenly one day, it hit and took about half the pictures in one go!!

Music - Anyone know what this tune is??

Food - a family favourite - homemade pizza (this is the uncooked version - the cooked one never lasts long enough to take pictures!)

Love - a little crochet heart - these are addictive to make and oh so simple.

Cupid - no not the one with the arrows but the ones thats part of Santa's sleigh pulling team ;)

In the sky - one aeroplane taking people off on their hols.

Black and white - the cherry tree and garden with a dusting of snow - the light that day made everything seem black & white.

5 - a 5p piece 

Leapyear - the date on a shopping voucher I was sent (and yes I used it!!)

Train - the only one left from Big Sons childhood collection - this is Percy

Crowded - one of my dressers - crowded/cluttered?? I like it like that!

Empty - the Prom/Beach @ Southwold - the beach huts don't move back till next month and there are very few holidaymakers here this time of year - another month and it would be much different

.Heritage - The Martello Tower @ Aldeburgh. These were built along the coast to deter invasion by the French during the Napoleonic wars. This one is the most northerly and the largest. Its infact 4 towers 'glued' together and originally had a moat around it. Its now owned by the Landmark Trust and is let as a holiday home.

Thanks as ever to Kathy - and I look forward to another month of scavenging :)

xxx Vicki xxx

Hints of Spring

Good evening

What a glorious day we've had here in Suffolk - sunshine, blue skies and warmth! Windows have been thrown open and its been lovely hearing all the birds singing and the dull roar of an early lawnmower!

Its was no good - I couldn't resist - time to take some photos;

 Primroses ( a treat for me), crocuses, ladybirds enjoying the warmth and daffs that will soon burst into colour.

Washing drying in the sunshine, buds waiting to burst into blossom on the cherry tree, another ladybird sunning itself on the buddleia and catkins on one of the silver birch trees.

Just lovely - warm enough not to need a proper coat - I'm sure it won't last too many days, however its nice to get a reminder of whats just around the corner.

See you soon

xxx Vicki xxx

Monthly Makes 2012 - February

Morning

I've 5 minutes to kill whilst I wait for a delivery to turn up - can't get to far from the front door as those pesky delivery drivers tend to knock so quietly and drive off again! I need to catch this one - he has essential items which the menfolk need this weekend! (nothing exciting - computer cabling!!).

Right - I think I've made all I'm going to this month - there is one thing I'd like to show you but that needs to wait until next month so I don't spoil any surprises ;)

Makes for February;

Top left > bottom right - hexy crochet bunting for a S&B birthday, crochet flower brooch, crochet flowers & hearts, 3 cushions for Greenpeace Fair stock, one upcycled dress for me, 3 mini-raggies towards the fair and my first finished crochet blanket :)

One final mention - if you are in Suffolk on Saturday and want to spend time listening to fab music and mooching a good range of craft/vintage stalls then head to St Edmunds Hall (next to the Primary School) in Southwold - the Waveney Greenpeace Winter Fair is there all day - starts 11am and the stalls finish at 5.30. There is also evening entertainment - music and wild dancing (I won't be doing that!!). Come and say Hi :)

BTW - several have asked - my ankle is doing well - we're now 6 months since it happened. My walking is improving and I can now walk up and downstairs 'properly'. I still limp and expect that to be the case for a long while. Physio is down to once a month with me doing the exercises at home.

See you soon

xxx Vicki xxx