What are you all up to

I'm simply envious.🤣 Love wood and totally admire anyone who can work with it.

Chippendale is my hero. (not the strippers😱😂).

Done that TTDA - and yes, you can get some spectacular results - especially with the 'sparkly' resin in an otherwise dull piece of wood.  I think the things that gave me the greatest pleasure in making where two little rocking chairs for our grandchildren, when they were little - with woven synthetic rush seats, turned legs and the arms carved with a spokeshave. Took hours to make - but very satisfying when finished. Must ask them where they are now - doubt if the eldest one took it to university with her!!

I had an Uncle that made Rocking Horses for his grandchildren. His wife, my Aunt was a superb artist (had paintings in London and elsewhere shops), she decided to have a go at woodcarving as something different. My Mum has a fire surround she did, and some scenic plaques. Uncle saw what she was doing, and decided to have a go at a Rocking Horse under her watchful eye. Astonishing when he completed, truly beautiful. Both Grandchildren, now late teens early 20’s still have their’s, and I think he made a few more to sell. Fabulous family heirlooms, if you have the space. I will try and get a photo if I can of one he did. That was the start of his wood working love. He was a lovely man. Adored his family.

I had an appointment with our GP surgery recently and found out why I have been feeling so poorly - I have shingles! And before you ask yes I have had the shingles jab, I had it a few years ago and just hope it stops any complications. I am feeling a bit rough at the moment though. I have anti viral tablets to take - 5 a day spacing them out with 4 hours between each one. Are there enough hours in the day?! OH has had a bit of a rough time since he came out of hospital but we think he has turned the corner now. It is probably all the stress and worry that has caused the shingles apparently. I have to say that our GP surgery have again been brilliant while OH has not been well and we have had a couple of home visits. I have had to cancel a couple of pre-Christmss outings this last week which is a bit disappointing.

I do admire all you people who are good at crafts as I am just not gifted that way. I have enjoyed all the talk about woodworking. TDA I think you mentioned making something with fresh waster pearls recently? I love fresh water pearls. Luckily I have discovered a little independent shop in P/B that sells some lovely jewellery made with them. 

Sending best wishes to you Millie. I know what you're going through having had Shingles twice myself. Painful. I hope things pick up for your husband as well.

I'm celebrating. I managed to trim the fingernails on my left hand with my bad right hand today for the first time in over a year. At least next month should be easier with just the 4 digits left now.  Honestly it may sound silly but I'm quite overjoyed.

Finally managing to catch up, beaten by the server errors and maintenance at the weekend! 😠

Lovely pictures of woodwork, you are very talented.

Best wishes Millie, Trevor has had shingles too and it was very painful, our grand-daughter has just recovered from chicken pox.

We had a houseful at the weekend, both son's, partners and our grand-daughter, bit chaotic but fun! 🤣

Congratulations Wherenext 🙂

Well done, WN, another step forward in your journey.

All the best Millie. At least you now know the reason why you have felt unwell, and have a way forward with your medication. Hopefully your OH is also recovering after being in hospital.

We though that today was the last of our appointments this time at home, with OH going to the hairdressers and me having a hearing test, but following my test I have to go back next week for a more in-depth examination.😕

I do feel for your little grand-daughter Helen. I think chicken pox is a miserable illness, especially for one as young as your grand-daughter. Our youngest son was about her age when he had it (caught for his older sister and brother) and we couldn't explain what was happening. Pleased to her that she is recovering now.

Well done WN another step in the right direction.

Sorry to hear you are still feeling poorly Millie, I’ve heard that Shingles viruses can take a while to recover from so take it easy.  I must have missed the bit about your OH being in hospital, sorry to hear that, I do hope things continue to improve for you both. 

OH had a private appointment yesterday for ear wax removal.  No longer done by GP’s around here.  We have been doing a week of Olive oil drops beforehand to soften said wax.  He has been getting progressively more and more deaf, I’m getting tired of shouting all the time and it’s unpleasant having the TV on so loud!  Fortunately it has worked in one ear but the other ear needs a bit more work, as impacted too near the ear drum for a safe removal, at least things have improved a little.    Good luck with your hearing test next week Nellie. 

Sending you best wishes Millie, I hope you and OH pick up and feel much better with your treatment. Next time we are PB area, I will have the details of that shop if it’s ok, even though I make my own, I still like to shop for nice jewellery😁

Hope your appointment goes well Nellie. OH has an hearing test, next month. Decades of de dah, de dah have taken their toll, and I’m fed up of yelling at him. 

Great news on the fingernails WN. Another positive step forward, it’s the seemingly small but personal challenges that can mean so much. 👏

Day off today. Bike ride (on rollers up in man cave), dog walk, early lunch, bit of gardening (that will mainly involve leaves, we are ankle deep here🫣), then have to get my glad rags and face paint on for a night on the town in Sheffield, Eddie Izzard at the City Hall. Expecting my sides to be aching with laughter tomorrow.