Yesterday I was feeling low again, so looked forward to my sewing group in the afternoon. I went to P&D's as usual for a bite to eat and a natter. P can't drive these days so only goes out when D is out somewhere (local). I meant to take them some Crab Apple Jelly, but left it on the side! Dozo. I made another five jars this week and still have another 5 or 6 lbs of crab apples left to cook up.
We had a full house at quilting group yesterday - 17 of us! Many of the people are "new" to me - but then I had a break of several years after moving here, so not surprising. I can barely remember people's names though and wish they had badges! I only made four blocks (and yes, I know, some squiffy point joining in places), but there was lots of nattering, and looking at other people's work - we are all working on such different things - everything from Christmas Angels, to beginners' first quilts - Log Cabin and Maple Leaf. There was a special all day group on Sunday where they made the most amazing folded stars:
I had a bit of a weepy moment when I was talking about Keith to M (who is French, and long time widowed) but she gave me a hug and got me over the bump. Poor lady, she is finishing a hexagon quilt (1970s vintage) which she inherited from an aunty, who she was cursing heartily as she has been trying to work out aunty's intended design around the central ring of flowers. Areas partly stitched but not seeming to be part of any real design as such. NONE of the fabrics available now to fill up gaps of course. Every time I looked up, M was muttering and rethreading her needle yet AGAIN! She does not enjoy hand sewing . . .
Before I left yesterday I made up a feeble curry sauce (to have prawns added later) for my evening meal. It was so feeble it barely justified the name of Korma, but was tasty enough to eat and doesn't seem to have any untoward repercussions. It's such a balancing act - more fibre actually causes me more discomfort. I have just watched an interesting video by an expert (yup, sure there are many) but he said it isn't a one size fits all, but very individual and that some of his clients experienced worsening of discomfort if they ate lots of fibre. You can read so much "expert" information on diet, but it can be extremely contradictory (which I have found). For example, Kimchi is meant to be good for gut health, but NOT if you have diverticular problems - has cabbage and Korean chilli in it! Sourdough bread too can cause problems in some folk - I haven't had any for ages but think I will stick to wholemeal/granary type breads which I know I'm ok with. Wine - now and again, remembering it IS a toxin and the body sees it as such and wants to expel it, so uses water intake to do so (hence when you are drunk you are extremely dehydrated next day - a hangover . . .) So, swings and roundabouts. Touch wood, on an even keel at the moment.
From my walk the other day - empty wasp nests in a friend's hay barn. The biggest one certainly looked to be supporting a big colony.
Today is a "free" day - nothing definitely planned but if it stays dry I really should crack on with painting the kitchen window. I have my flu jab this afternoon. Tomorrow is the Physio. Saturday the Fair. Depends on the weather though, and whether or not the tail end of recent hurricanes etc to our West drop down from Scotland into Wales (poor Scotland always gets it in the neck).
Enjoy your day.
I envy you having a sewing group within easy reach. I went to our local library yesterday to see if there are any craft groups in the area. There is one and it's no use for me as it runs at a very awkward time (5-7pm). I can only assume that the people who attend don't eat an evening meal.
ReplyDeleteWell, not quite "easy reach" as it's 50 miles away! but it's good for my soul, as it's a close friend group. I went there every week when I lived just 3 miles up the road, now it's more sporadic (and weather dependent) but I get so much out of it and Alex - our teacher - is SO positive and helpful, that it gives us all confidence. What a shame the one near you is such a difficult timing.
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