Mundane News

[EltonFrog]

Took a tumble this morning while trying to shift an plum tree that had come down - had been putting it off from earlier. Wasn't expecting a six inch thick branch to shear off while I was tugging on it.

Bottom and hands are a bit bruised, as is my ego. The main casualty is my right gardening glove, which caught on something and the right thumb's been torn off. It was a brand new pair as well.

It's so hard finding decent gardening gloves when you've got really small hands.

Oh dear. I hope it didn't hurt to much.

Exactly!

I crochet, knit and make patchwork quilts both machine and paper pieced.

I can't draw to save my life, my sister is marvellous though, she draws things like this freehand.

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WOW!

I got offered a job. I've turned it down. I made clear that they weren't offering enough money. Let's see if they offer more....

Good luck.

Been to visit the daft dog, it was it's usual daft self

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Love that dog.

 

[Reynard]

Thanks folks xxx Bruises aren't as bad as first feared, but I've stiffened up something chronic. Think a long hot bath with lots of lavender bubbles and a good book might help there.

No wonder the tree came down - it's too rotten to even salvage for firewood. I'm just going to saw it up, chuck it in an unobtrusive corner and let the bugs and beasties have it.

@potsy - what a cute little dog Looks like he's as crackers (and made of rubber) as my friend's miniature schnauzer

@Smithbat - that artwork is amazing. Truly.

 

[Speicher]

Did someone mention crochet curtains? You could just crochet a wide shawl and drape it artistically over some hooks.

 

[Hill Wimp]

Took a tumble this morning while trying to shift an plum tree that had come down - had been putting it off from earlier. Wasn't expecting a six inch thick branch to shear off while I was tugging on it.

Bottom and hands are a bit bruised, as is my ego. The main casualty is my right gardening glove, which caught on something and the right thumb's been torn off. It was a brand new pair as well.

It's so hard finding decent gardening gloves when you've got really small hands.

 

[Hill Wimp]

Did someone mention crochet curtains? You could just crochet a wide shawl and drape it artistically over some hooks.

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Very nice

 

[Hill Wimp]

Exactly!

I crochet, knit and make patchwork quilts both machine and paper pieced.

I can't draw to save my life, my sister is marvellous though, she draws things like this freehand.

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Err wow !!!!

However your blanket is Wow Wow !!!!!

 

[Reynard]

I have crochet curtains. Courtesy of the parental unit. How she can stick it with such fine yarn is beyond me...

Here's one of my sewing projects - a decorated cat pen for the 2013 Supreme.

And here's some of my artwork...

Henri Toivonen / Fred Gallagher Opel Manta 400, 1983 Manx International. 20x16 acrylic.

Paul Warwick, Brands Hatch BF3000 podium, June 1991. 20x16 watercolour.

Ginger cat in the window. A3 oil pastel.

Severus Snape. A4 pen & wash.

 

[TVC]

Did someone mention crochet curtains? You could just crochet a wide shawl and drape it artistically over some hooks.

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The Crochet Curtain is my sister. She says she's good at keeping out the light, but I could see right through her.

 

[suzeworld]

That's what think too, but they might give me a steroid injection as a temporary measure.

Have you tried the splints? I get a lot of relief from the worst of the pain when I sleep with them on ..
tho I am booked for surgery and wondering about the wisdom of having it as "open surgery " when the scar is on the bit of your hand that you use on handlebars all the time ... surgeon said it can be sore for 2/3 months - which will be a nuisance


Am going to see if i can get it done endoscopically (sp) cos they can go in on forearm for that - much less annoying.

 

[midlife]

One for @Drago

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-39887357

Oops!

Shaun

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I just managed to get a pint* of Three Sods' Trade Union onto a 4 beer mat house. I spent ages trying to figure what it tasted like and I eventually decided that it was orange marmalade. No beer was spilled in this exercise.

*Well, a third of a pint.

 

[Reynard]

That's a nifty little piece of engineering

I'd do it with a pint... of tea

Speaking of which, I could really use a nice brew right now.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

[QUOTE 4798437, member: 9609"]the bloke sitting opposite is starring intently, thinking to himself I'm going to end up with half a pint of beer spilt onto me,[/QUOTE]
No, that's me and I'm thinking ''It stayed up!''

 

[Fab Foodie]

I have crochet curtains. Courtesy of the parental unit. How she can stick it with such fine yarn is beyond me...

Here's one of my sewing projects - a decorated cat pen for the 2013 Supreme.

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And here's some of my artwork...

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Henri Toivonen / Fred Gallagher Opel Manta 400, 1983 Manx International. 20x16 acrylic.

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Paul Warwick, Brands Hatch BF3000 podium, June 1991. 20x16 watercolour.

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Ginger cat in the window. A3 oil pastel.

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Severus Snape. A4 pen & wash.

Wowser!

 

[GM]

Have you tried the splints? I get a lot of relief from the worst of the pain when I sleep with them on ..
tho I am booked for surgery and wondering about the wisdom of having it as "open surgery " when the scar is on the bit of your hand that you use on handlebars all the time ... surgeon said it can be sore for 2/3 months - which will be a nuisance


Am going to see if i can get it done endoscopically (sp) cos they can go in on forearm for that - much less annoying.

No, I have not tried the splints but I have an elastic bandage which helps. Waiting for a referral at the moment.

Good luck with yours hope it goes well. I would definitely go for the endoscope and quicker recovery time.