Yep, it's done. Pics tonight. I'm knackered, I have to say, and I've been up since 4.50am. Don't ask.
Also, where is Del Mar in California, and who are you, Gentle Reader? Please pop in to say Hi!
That's it for now, off to the shower, then school, to finish the upholstered footstool. Things are moving apace.
Ciao!
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Friday, 25 March 2011
Saturday, 29 May 2010
And now I'm really annoyed
So... for a while now at the August Institution that employs me, I have spent the nanosecond that is laughingly referred to as a "Lunch Break" by reading some blogs I follow, and some I don't .. it's a harmless way to waste a bit of time, and I have even, on the odd occasion, posted a note here from the office. There's no harm in it, as far as I can see... however...
They have now blocked access to blogs, particularly those which are hosted by Typepad, Blogspot, Blogger, LiveJournal or MySpace. OK, so I understand about the social networking sites, I really do. But the blogs? What possible harm can there be from reading about Felicity & her ongoing adventure in the Kimberley? What damage can Sharon Lee & Steve Miller possibly do to a huge filthy rich multi-national August Institution? I'm cross, gentle readers, very cross.
Of course, my cross-ness may have something to do with the 51 hours I worked there last week, but then again, perhaps not. I might just be a cross person who's found something new to whinge about, but I don't think so. I like to think I'm generally upbeat & cheerful, but I'll admit to being quite vocal if I'm unhappy about something. I am not like a lot of Aussies who will suffer stoically, internalising all rage and taking it all out on the cat/dog/child/spouse/ colleagues/opposition leader/football referees. Really. No, really.
Anyway, on a happier note, these were waiting for me when I got home - I love to come home to a parcel of fabric on the doorstep!
They have now blocked access to blogs, particularly those which are hosted by Typepad, Blogspot, Blogger, LiveJournal or MySpace. OK, so I understand about the social networking sites, I really do. But the blogs? What possible harm can there be from reading about Felicity & her ongoing adventure in the Kimberley? What damage can Sharon Lee & Steve Miller possibly do to a huge filthy rich multi-national August Institution? I'm cross, gentle readers, very cross.
Of course, my cross-ness may have something to do with the 51 hours I worked there last week, but then again, perhaps not. I might just be a cross person who's found something new to whinge about, but I don't think so. I like to think I'm generally upbeat & cheerful, but I'll admit to being quite vocal if I'm unhappy about something. I am not like a lot of Aussies who will suffer stoically, internalising all rage and taking it all out on the cat/dog/child/spouse/ colleagues/opposition leader/football referees. Really. No, really.
Anyway, on a happier note, these were waiting for me when I got home - I love to come home to a parcel of fabric on the doorstep!
And the second best thing about buying from Japan? 6 days turnaround. Fabulous! When I've made something gorgeous with this, I'll post some pictures. Honest.
And now, gentle reader, I am going off to the Small But Perfectly Formed room to finish the pouches for my WMIL*.
And I have news, exciting news, but I can't tell you yet. Although, given that where I work has blocked access to blogs, maybe I can**!
*Wonderful Mother-In-Law
**I'm moving to work in the City! Shhhh!
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Curmudgeon!
That's me... I do think grammar and spelling are vitally important, especially in the day-job, and I refuse to settle for the mis-spelt word, the misplaced comma, the badly worded phrase... However, I get the feeling I probably shouldn't try & drive change off the back of a piddly little some-time sewing blog... although I was sorely tempted for a week or so!
Anyway, now that my dudgeon is not so high, I'm back to normal, whatever that is. I'm still doing the stupid hours, average 44 hours for the last month, and have started counting down the days until we go on holidays... only 6 weeks to go tomorrow!
Is it too early, do you think, to start planning itineraries? I bought this great set of Rome Walking Tours, and I'm thinking that I'll take them with us, they're small enough to go in a day-pack... along with the digital camera, an umbrella and a bottle of water, although the water in Italian fountains is perfectly safe to drink... although from skimming through some travel sites, you'd think "that foreign muck" out of fountains and taps was the devil reincarnated....
As for Venice, maps and plans mean nothing, the best thing to do is to wander round taking in the sights - and I am aiming to see this:
Courtesy Wikipedia.
Betcha we just get to see the scaffolding - apparently it's being restored... just like the first time we went, when we saw this:
Bit of a difference, and well worth the 3 year wait. Oops. That's "three year wait". And now, having fixed Blogger where it's has started doing that stupid thing again with the photo alignment again, my curmudgeonly gene is reasserting itself, and I am going to bed. Up, up with the lark at 5.30am, and off to the office. Yee haw!
Sewing Saturday, I have orders - dogs galore, and "Let's go Shopping" for Anne-Marie - fun all round. And of course there's some nice fabric pics to show you, so don't go 'way now, y'hear?
Ciao!
Anyway, now that my dudgeon is not so high, I'm back to normal, whatever that is. I'm still doing the stupid hours, average 44 hours for the last month, and have started counting down the days until we go on holidays... only 6 weeks to go tomorrow!
Is it too early, do you think, to start planning itineraries? I bought this great set of Rome Walking Tours, and I'm thinking that I'll take them with us, they're small enough to go in a day-pack... along with the digital camera, an umbrella and a bottle of water, although the water in Italian fountains is perfectly safe to drink... although from skimming through some travel sites, you'd think "that foreign muck" out of fountains and taps was the devil reincarnated....
As for Venice, maps and plans mean nothing, the best thing to do is to wander round taking in the sights - and I am aiming to see this:
Courtesy Wikipedia.
Betcha we just get to see the scaffolding - apparently it's being restored... just like the first time we went, when we saw this:
Compared to the second time, when we saw the real thing:
Bit of a difference, and well worth the 3 year wait. Oops. That's "three year wait". And now, having fixed Blogger where it's has started doing that stupid thing again with the photo alignment again, my curmudgeonly gene is reasserting itself, and I am going to bed. Up, up with the lark at 5.30am, and off to the office. Yee haw!
Sewing Saturday, I have orders - dogs galore, and "Let's go Shopping" for Anne-Marie - fun all round. And of course there's some nice fabric pics to show you, so don't go 'way now, y'hear?
Ciao!
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