Saturday 30 June 2012

Kiwi Invasion (2)


                                  No idea what this rose is called, but I'm glad it's here!

I promised myself that I would jot something down each day so that I wouldn't forget events/ chronology etc etc because as you know I like to present a pretty professional front on this here blog.......(snigger). And of course, I  never got round to doing it. I take the photos and I'll just have to hope I can dredge up some commentary to go with each one!


First up, here is a photo of Bessie-Van where we have been laying our pretty little heads each night to sleep. Today she goes back to LynneK who will soon be off on her travels once more, but it has been terrific to have our beds parked at the bottom of the garden for 10 nights! From here on we will be living it up at The Red Cat Hotel, our local hostelry which hosted Krissie's birthday dinner. We are in good company here, as Jilly Cooper and her husband Leo spent their honeymoon at this very pub. (reference for middle-aged Brits only, probably!) Since then of course there have been lots of visiting rugby clubs which lowered the tone somewhat but they now have their own clubhouse (we own a couple of bricks!) so life is a bit quieter now.

The boys always love to help Poppops in the garden, Dylan when he was younger in particular, and now Fraser. Here he has built a drystone (brick) wall...yes, really/. The bare feet are because they go barefoot even to school in NZ and because Poppops hadn't noticed little bare toes and bricks together....

                         Fraser pointing out the 'brick made out of stone' in his wall.

                                                               Fraser 'doing squirting'

Jim bought Dylan a remote controlled helicopter, which actually only Dylan can get to fly properly!

                                   3 chaps discussing the finer points of aero-dynamics

Meanwhile Fraser and Nanny were indoors making the party cake. He is a superb egg-cracker.

                                        Decorating the cake....everything but the kitchen sink!

                                                                 Chef's perks!

Jim took the boys to Sandringham where they did the Yellow Route which Poppops said was the easy one and Dylan knew was NOT.....and so they got lost....but all was well and they found their way home.

                                          Huh! Easy -peasy, my Dad was a Marine!

                                 Some fantastic wood sculptures on the way round the trails.

                                      Yay! We made it out of the Deep Dark Wood!

So in-between showers the boys are having a good time. They've had fun with their cousins and friends and we've all sorts of things planned for next week. This week-end will be a big family lunch, and Dylan is starting his Holiday Scrapbook to be taken to school on his return home.

Not much in the textile way of things in this post - I am quilting in spare moments and am on track to finish it in time to go into Krissie's suitcase. Beccie has asked for a very special cushion - I'll make the cover and she will buy the cushion at home to save space. We've been poring over 'teenage bedroom makeovers' on Pinterest as that's what's happening when they get home; we found some great ideas.

So, more holiday news and piccies next post, but also some good news on the textile front for me. But you'll have to wait and see! Bye for now, I won't say anything about the weather as I know it's probably as bad where you are as it is here. If you live in Lincolnshire it's a whole lot worse, I am so sorry for them. Hopefully next week will see a change. xxx

14 comments:

  1. Glad you are enjoying yourself, family time is so important and to be treasured :)

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  2. Thank you, yes, times to look back on and treasure, as you say. This blog will be such a great boon to looking back on the visit - for them and for us!

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  3. Sounds like everyone is having fun - love your photos. xxx

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    1. Hi Shirley, thanks for popping by. Loads more photos to come - I hope I don't bore people with them...other folk's families can be sometimes tedious. But it's MY blog!!!! Lx

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  4. Thanks for your comment on my recent blog post. You ask about the French exhibition - it is to be held in St Junien which is where I used to live and which is about 70km from Ruffec in the Haute Vienne department of Limousin. I am sure your friend will find plenty of quilters anywhere in France but one thing I found was that the French don't have the words "That'll do" or "Good enough" in their vocabulary and their work is usually perfect! If your friend might be interested in the St J exhibition e-mail me and I'll give you the details.

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  5. Hello Jane, oh gosh thans for this... I will let Katy know. Not sure whether they will be there in time this year, but for the future reference. Love the bit about 'good enough', yes, I can imagine that wouldn't go down very well... nor 'it'll quilt out' 'finished is better than perfect' etc etc. I know which philosophy suits me better! Will chase up your email contact, thanks. Lx

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  6. Oh my, it looks like you are having so much fun! I am loving all your photos. Family time is the very best!
    Claire

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    1. Thanks Claire - tired but happy, is the way I'd put it! Lx

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  7. Hi, just wanted to let you know I have taken my first, very tentative steps in blog world! You inspired me, I though if Lynne can do it then so can I ( that's a compliment by the way!) just need to fathom out now what I'm doing!!! Ada :)

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    1. Hi Ada! Welcome aboard the Mad House! I'm having great fun blogging; I have to say my original remit seems to have dwindled a bit, and the blog has become...well, just whatever I feel like writing about to be honest. And if people are still reading it....and they are....then that is fine with me and I'll keep doin' what I'm doin'. So don't worry about what to say. I'll be popping across to check you out - good luck! Lx

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  8. Looks like you're giving them a holiday to remember (and yourself too!). Only mums and grandmas notice things like 'barefeet and bricks together' - blokes are on a different planet when it comes to stuff like that! Enjoy! xCathy

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    1. When I saw where he was, Cathy, my heart jumped into my mouth. Why are they never aware of what is going on?? Eh well, never mind, no harm done....this time! Lx.

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  9. How lovely to have your family gathered around you. My four are all still close to home, though only one actually still lives here 24/7, and I don't look forward to the day when they scatter. So to have them as far away as NZ can't be easy. But what a jolly time you all look to be having :D

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    1. It's a bit crazy at times, and a bit of a crush, but so lovely to have them all near.

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