Good evening
What a difference a few hours made - the rain Monday afternoon gave way to a beautiful sunset here in Suffolk - luckily I was in the right place at the right time and snapped a picture on my phone;
We were lucky here - yes it rained but there was no flooding and destruction like in other parts of the country - quite shocking to see the news pictures.
Tuesday I went to visit my Grandma - as ever I had a plastic tub with me so I could collect the blackberries that grow along the driveway. I also raided her orchard as I knew there were pears that were ready to pick - some for her and some for me. I also collected some of the windfalls for jam making.
After lots of peeling & poaching of the pears - it was time to add them to the blackberries I've been collecting - the perfect amount - 1kg of fruit for 1kg of jam sugar. After bubbling away nicely it was time to jar it up - 6 jars in total - 5 for us and 1 for my Grandma :)
I've also been making pressies this week - this time for a stitch and bitch group friend - a simple string of rainbow felt hearts finished off with a jingly bell. Each heart being edged with blanket stitch in a contrasting colour;
Today there was a very rare sight. Me wearing trainers! and also gym gear. Yep I've rejoined the gym - I used to go regularly a few years ago and enjoyed it but the job I had at the time increased its hours and sadly I stopped going. Well after thinking about it since I stopped physio I finally made the call the other week and today was my first session with an instructor. Off tomorrow for a proper work out - I wonder how much my body will ache on Saturday? Probably quite a lot but am sure it will be worth it long term!
As its the end of the month almost it time for 2 mosaic pictures. Firstly 9 pictures that sum up September in the VV household;
Spiders, berries, butterflies, back to school, The Tour of Britain, autumn fruits, leaves changing colour, the steam fair at Henham and lastly chutney making time.
There have even been a few makes this month - mostly for the fair in 2 weeks time - more have been made since these pictures were taken. I need to spend a day with my sewing machine this weekend as there are strings of bunting to be made too.
Right that's more than enough for tonight - my eyes are feeling very tired. As soon as Little Son gets home from brass practise I'm off to bed!
See you soon
xxx Vicki xxx
We were lucky here - yes it rained but there was no flooding and destruction like in other parts of the country - quite shocking to see the news pictures.
Tuesday I went to visit my Grandma - as ever I had a plastic tub with me so I could collect the blackberries that grow along the driveway. I also raided her orchard as I knew there were pears that were ready to pick - some for her and some for me. I also collected some of the windfalls for jam making.
I've also been making pressies this week - this time for a stitch and bitch group friend - a simple string of rainbow felt hearts finished off with a jingly bell. Each heart being edged with blanket stitch in a contrasting colour;
Today there was a very rare sight. Me wearing trainers! and also gym gear. Yep I've rejoined the gym - I used to go regularly a few years ago and enjoyed it but the job I had at the time increased its hours and sadly I stopped going. Well after thinking about it since I stopped physio I finally made the call the other week and today was my first session with an instructor. Off tomorrow for a proper work out - I wonder how much my body will ache on Saturday? Probably quite a lot but am sure it will be worth it long term!
There have even been a few makes this month - mostly for the fair in 2 weeks time - more have been made since these pictures were taken. I need to spend a day with my sewing machine this weekend as there are strings of bunting to be made too.
See you soon
xxx Vicki xxx
13 comments:
WOW what a sky xx
That sky was certainly beautiful. Your jam looks delicious, I love homemade jam. Good luck going back gym. You are going to feel terrific.
Anne xx
Is there much more satisfying than lining up a batch of newly made jam for photo. Pear and Blackberry sounds delish.
What a gorgeous sky! And your jam looks scrummy!
Victoria xx
Love your new header and we had an amazing sky last night, a double rainbow and the sky looked quite yellow. I took some photos, so must download them and see how they came out.
Bet the jam will be delish on hot buttered toast!
Good luck with the gym session.
Lisa x
Spectacular skies!
The jam looks yummy, what a treat you will have in the winter slathering it on toast.
Good luck at the gym!
Helenxx
I love your Christmas decorations, the little houses in particular. XX
Good luck with the gym I don't envy you that one.
We had just the same sky last night - I love to think how people around the world see the same things at the same time. I am also looking at 'your' tablecloth as I type... nice new header, which exactly matches my current surroundings. Your jam looks great. We are planning chilli jam this weekend - we have SO many chillis!
I thought your first photo was the surface of Mars!! Love the Christmas decorations! I've got to make some little gingerbread men soon! Ada :)
we missed the bad weather, we were in NY and the weather was perfect!! :) feeling a wee bit chilly now we're home!
oh the aroma of the pears and berries stewing must have been wonderful ! I love your mosaics - never tried doing these.
Good luck, I joined the gym & have been about four times only. Joe has started to go regularly tp buff up !
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