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Mornin' Ducklettes!
It's been far too long, and I've missed you all so very much. I had every intention of writing, then something would come up. So I'm just going to do a quick run-down of the main events in the past three months:
My Uncle B. passed away.
I had a virus thingy (dizziness, light headedness and a feeling of flying...).
Ma had the virus thingy.
I finally finished the knitting of my middy, long story but I found some wool. Just need to sew it up now!
The sun shone in Wales - It does happen!
The fallen willow is still alive! We were ready to chop it up when buds appeared... Very lucky tree! We just have to right it now... Any volunteers?
I found some long-lost fabric.
I almost missed V.E. Day... I'm not good with dates!
I changed the address of the blog to jenniecharm.blogspot.com - Much easier for me to remember!
Anyway, there are more things, but those can be covered in seperate posts.
I've signed up to Blog Lovin' - Something is happening with Google, and everyone on the blogs are signing up, so I have too... Should maybe find out what's happening? Not sure if that link at the top will do anything, but they told me to put it there!
So, I'll be back. I really do have some gossip to share. Not least some of the trips out - A really not so good day (quite pricey too) and a trip which has me giddy with joy!
Speak soon
Jennie xx
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Modern Ways
Mornin' All!
Right, it turns out someone got into my email account last night and emailed a fair few people (including me!) with a strange link... It wasn't me, so if you received such a strange email, I'm sorry. this wouldn't have happened in the 1930s!
I've now changed my password to something I won't remember!
I was attempting to email everyone... I don't like to send a mass email as I know some of my contacts better than others and because most of my contacts with any sense read my blog (!), I thought it would be better just to write it here.
So whilst I'm here, how are you?
I'm in knitting doom right now, it's not growing and I've worked out that at this slow rate, I'll still be knitting this piece until September... Time to pick up the pace as I want to get this out of the way. Then I can get on with finishing up some bits from 2012 (and earlier) and something new!
Anyway, to take my mind off that, have you been watching Dancing On The Edge? I've been watching it on the iPlayer, and I'm not sure I like it. There are some nice costumes and to be fair I like the music, the story is interesting and the acting is good - But I'm not excited by it. I don't find myself itching to watch the next episode.
So that's that for now. I have to go and dig my way through the spare room so I can get my sewing stuff in there - The thought of a sewing room is far more appealing than the scrap yard it looks like now, though saying that, I've been in much tidier scrap yards!
Hopefully I'll come across something I want to show you - A rather nifty picnic set!
For now, because I don't feel right about blogging without snaps, I'll leave you with a snap of my dream cottage.
So again, sorry if you had a dodgy email - If only these hackers could put their skills to better use - Like topping up my bank account!
Pip-pip
Jennie
Right, it turns out someone got into my email account last night and emailed a fair few people (including me!) with a strange link... It wasn't me, so if you received such a strange email, I'm sorry. this wouldn't have happened in the 1930s!
I've now changed my password to something I won't remember!
I was attempting to email everyone... I don't like to send a mass email as I know some of my contacts better than others and because most of my contacts with any sense read my blog (!), I thought it would be better just to write it here.
So whilst I'm here, how are you?
I'm in knitting doom right now, it's not growing and I've worked out that at this slow rate, I'll still be knitting this piece until September... Time to pick up the pace as I want to get this out of the way. Then I can get on with finishing up some bits from 2012 (and earlier) and something new!
Anyway, to take my mind off that, have you been watching Dancing On The Edge? I've been watching it on the iPlayer, and I'm not sure I like it. There are some nice costumes and to be fair I like the music, the story is interesting and the acting is good - But I'm not excited by it. I don't find myself itching to watch the next episode.
So that's that for now. I have to go and dig my way through the spare room so I can get my sewing stuff in there - The thought of a sewing room is far more appealing than the scrap yard it looks like now, though saying that, I've been in much tidier scrap yards!
Hopefully I'll come across something I want to show you - A rather nifty picnic set!
For now, because I don't feel right about blogging without snaps, I'll leave you with a snap of my dream cottage.
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| Needs a lick of paint, windows, doors and maybe get a mower in the garden? |
Pip-pip
Jennie
Friday, 15 February 2013
Sun Suits And Series News
Mornin' All!
You've caught me in a particularly good mood this morning, not only did I not need to get out of bed until 7.45, but the sun is shining (still bleeping cold though). Oh and the best bit... Yesterday I had a rather marvellous idea (well, I think so!) and so I'm putting in a bit of time for research then I'll be able to host a rather fun blog series - I truly cannot wait, but in the meantime, research and knitting!
Speaking of knitting, I popped into a charity shop yesterday and picked up two patterns, one of which is this one...
Isn't it just lovely? The owner taped it up to keep it together, but it's still complete. I just couldn't resist that little face! The pattern I really fancy making is the one in the middle (on the right hand side) - One day maybe!
Note those little plucked eye brows - They could of course be natural, in which case I'm rather envious.
Right, back to it! Thank you for your knitting pattern orders, it's really wonderful to think that other people will get some use out of these patterns too.
I'll be popping back soon with some knitting - I've finished half of it, now I'm about to start on the second. Which reminds me, I must order some wool so I can finish!
And then the new series which should be along next month or so!
Ta-Ra Chuck!
Jennie xx
P.S. Ma's camera packed up the other week and is beyond repair, so she's thinking of getting a GE X400 - Does anyone know if they're any good?
You've caught me in a particularly good mood this morning, not only did I not need to get out of bed until 7.45, but the sun is shining (still bleeping cold though). Oh and the best bit... Yesterday I had a rather marvellous idea (well, I think so!) and so I'm putting in a bit of time for research then I'll be able to host a rather fun blog series - I truly cannot wait, but in the meantime, research and knitting!
Speaking of knitting, I popped into a charity shop yesterday and picked up two patterns, one of which is this one...
Note those little plucked eye brows - They could of course be natural, in which case I'm rather envious.
Right, back to it! Thank you for your knitting pattern orders, it's really wonderful to think that other people will get some use out of these patterns too.
I'll be popping back soon with some knitting - I've finished half of it, now I'm about to start on the second. Which reminds me, I must order some wool so I can finish!
And then the new series which should be along next month or so!
Ta-Ra Chuck!
Jennie xx
P.S. Ma's camera packed up the other week and is beyond repair, so she's thinking of getting a GE X400 - Does anyone know if they're any good?
Monday, 11 February 2013
The Charming Pattern Shop Is Open
'Noon
So, how you diddling?
Big news day. You may well know about my knitting pattern collection and the amount of room it takes up, well Ma has nagged me for a long time to do something about it. We compromised on the idea of me selling copies... That was about 3 years ago, well, after a request for a few patterns the other day I finally decided that's now's the time.
However, Sally Scanner wouldn't talk to Larry Laptop, so I thought about doing some photocopies. It was a Saturday. Many of you may be aware that in many small towns out this way, shops are closed on Saturdays, at least in the afternoons. So the printing place was closed and I was feeling glum. So I decided to just go and get a new scanner, so off to one of those big retail places that I hate so much as they're ruining the high street.
I came home with a Scanner/Printer/Copier which was almost half price and after setting it up - Less than an hour! - I was good to go.
I've now been spending all my free time scanning patterns and PDF-ing them. I've bearly touched the mountain, but I'm having fun with my new toy.
So should you wish to purchase a PDF of one of my many patterns, I have a "shop" page at the top of this blog (under the banner). That just a few patterns in, but I'll be adding to the page and also setting up a proper shop, maybe Etsy?
But in the meantime, if there's anything you're looking for, do say and I'll get my mountaineering equipment on and go off and take a look for you.
Anyway, to new adventures!
Jennie xxx
So, how you diddling?
Big news day. You may well know about my knitting pattern collection and the amount of room it takes up, well Ma has nagged me for a long time to do something about it. We compromised on the idea of me selling copies... That was about 3 years ago, well, after a request for a few patterns the other day I finally decided that's now's the time.
However, Sally Scanner wouldn't talk to Larry Laptop, so I thought about doing some photocopies. It was a Saturday. Many of you may be aware that in many small towns out this way, shops are closed on Saturdays, at least in the afternoons. So the printing place was closed and I was feeling glum. So I decided to just go and get a new scanner, so off to one of those big retail places that I hate so much as they're ruining the high street.
I came home with a Scanner/Printer/Copier which was almost half price and after setting it up - Less than an hour! - I was good to go.
I've now been spending all my free time scanning patterns and PDF-ing them. I've bearly touched the mountain, but I'm having fun with my new toy.
So should you wish to purchase a PDF of one of my many patterns, I have a "shop" page at the top of this blog (under the banner). That just a few patterns in, but I'll be adding to the page and also setting up a proper shop, maybe Etsy?
But in the meantime, if there's anything you're looking for, do say and I'll get my mountaineering equipment on and go off and take a look for you.
Anyway, to new adventures!
Jennie xxx
Monday, 21 January 2013
How Many Inches Did You Get Over The Weekend?
A proper Good Morning, I'm now feeling bright and breezy thanks to Lucy... Thank you!
So now I'm getting to grips with Picasa Web Albums - Yet another thing I will struggle to use and will probably forget how to by next week! But never the less, let us enjoy this blog, it's been in the pipeline since Friday, and it's such a relief to be writing it and knowing that the chances of adding snaps is very high!
So... A bit of the white stuff (snow!) of Wednesday evening just to remind us what it looked like, then I awake not-very-bright and early (7am, I ask you!) on Friday to discover we were snowed it - Glorious stuff!
Charlie was not best pleased, but at least he was warm in front of the Rayburn!
It's just started snowing again, just as it looked like it was melting away - When do I call Ma to inform her to get back home? I'll leave it a bit, it's still light and not sticking. Anyway, Friday morning, there were a few inches, about five or six, and then it continued!
This was about 8am on Friday, just before the farmer down the lane called on us to make sure we were alright - Bless.
The weekend as a whole was wonderful though. Hunkered down in front of the woodburner watch Pride & Prejudice (with Colin Firth thank you very much, the only version worth watching!) and also North & South, with the delectable Richard Armitage, swoon! That accent gets me every time, by 'eck it does!
And as a thank you to dear Lucy, who saved this blog and my sanity, here's some knitty news:
I've been knitting a 1937 something, it's day 14 today and I'm loving the pattern, the instructions are easy to follow and the wool is lovely - But it feels so slow! I've completed the back, and I'm half way up the left front - Bet you don't know what it is! But I'll add one more thing, I had to knit in a pocket, which provides me with endless joy (yes, really!). But I'm not even half way done, there's loads to knit and a few more balls of wool to buy.
But here's a picture of the pattern. The colour is gorgeous on the photo, but it's not true! It's actually a claret (between a deep red and brown), not the purple it appears to be. But nice detail?
So now I'm getting to grips with Picasa Web Albums - Yet another thing I will struggle to use and will probably forget how to by next week! But never the less, let us enjoy this blog, it's been in the pipeline since Friday, and it's such a relief to be writing it and knowing that the chances of adding snaps is very high!
So... A bit of the white stuff (snow!) of Wednesday evening just to remind us what it looked like, then I awake not-very-bright and early (7am, I ask you!) on Friday to discover we were snowed it - Glorious stuff!
Charlie was not best pleased, but at least he was warm in front of the Rayburn!
It's just started snowing again, just as it looked like it was melting away - When do I call Ma to inform her to get back home? I'll leave it a bit, it's still light and not sticking. Anyway, Friday morning, there were a few inches, about five or six, and then it continued!
This was about 8am on Friday, just before the farmer down the lane called on us to make sure we were alright - Bless.
The weekend as a whole was wonderful though. Hunkered down in front of the woodburner watch Pride & Prejudice (with Colin Firth thank you very much, the only version worth watching!) and also North & South, with the delectable Richard Armitage, swoon! That accent gets me every time, by 'eck it does!
And as a thank you to dear Lucy, who saved this blog and my sanity, here's some knitty news:
I've been knitting a 1937 something, it's day 14 today and I'm loving the pattern, the instructions are easy to follow and the wool is lovely - But it feels so slow! I've completed the back, and I'm half way up the left front - Bet you don't know what it is! But I'll add one more thing, I had to knit in a pocket, which provides me with endless joy (yes, really!). But I'm not even half way done, there's loads to knit and a few more balls of wool to buy.
But here's a picture of the pattern. The colour is gorgeous on the photo, but it's not true! It's actually a claret (between a deep red and brown), not the purple it appears to be. But nice detail?
So that's me done for the day, I'll be finishing up my hot chocolate and hoping for enough snow to keep me indoors with Middlemarch, Emma or Wuthering Heights - Decisions!
Keep warm and take care
Jennie xxx
Let The Obscenities Commence
'Ello Duckettes,
I've been trying to post since Friday but have run into an issue... When I try to upload a picture (onto the blogglette), the button flashes away as soon as the box opens, and I have no way to upload snaps!
I've tried Flickr, but it won't work either and I can't very well use a webcam (don't have one), nor a phone (don't have one).
Please come to my rescue someone, I'm sure the answer is obvious and I'm just being a bit of a plum!
Yours Faithfully
Jennie Charm G.C.S.E.
I've been trying to post since Friday but have run into an issue... When I try to upload a picture (onto the blogglette), the button flashes away as soon as the box opens, and I have no way to upload snaps!
I've tried Flickr, but it won't work either and I can't very well use a webcam (don't have one), nor a phone (don't have one).
Please come to my rescue someone, I'm sure the answer is obvious and I'm just being a bit of a plum!
Yours Faithfully
Jennie Charm G.C.S.E.
Thursday, 3 January 2013
The Airman, The Mugs And The Soldiers
'Ello Ducklings!
Five months since my last post, but I'm back now, and I'm excited to get going again.
We'll start off today with a little round-up of Christmas. It was a quiet-ish affair, but I did get some lovely things, including a yard of Jaffa Cakes! They do count as one of your five-a-day, along with Jammie Dodgers...
I knew I was receiving the next two pieces as I hinted towards them, then imagine my surprise when I unwrapped them!
And this... I was really excited about this one as I've yet to see another one, even though they obviously do exist - It'll turn out that all you lot own one!
Then it was on to New Year's Eve - I spent mine with Mama, Auntie J., Uncle B. and their friend, G. We spent a few hours chatting and have a gay old time, before hopping into the car to head off to the free fireworks display in Saundersfoot - I really can't believe that they wouldn't charge for a such a good display... Though I'm not complaining!
We got into the car to return at about 12.15 ish, as it was getting a bit rowdy (screaming drunk teenagers... charming) and this was on the radio, much to our delight - Sing along now!
We came back here for tea, and more chat, then I finally made it to bed around 2.30am! Before I donned me jim-jams, I had a really good chat with Uncle B. about The South Wales Borderers in connection to some "tat" I own - There's more discussion to be had, but there will be a dedicated post on all this... Watch this space!
Then, yesterday, it was my Burpday - Again, many hints led to a wonderful present:
This may shock you, but I've never seen the first series - I wasn't allowed to watch it on the telly-box! I'm four episodes in.... Naughty Lady Mary, such a straight character, but what a story! Safe to say, this should keep me quiet for a few hours!
Also, before I forget, and whilst I'm rounding up everything... I was at the last of the antique fleas the other weekend and picked up a few goodies, less than last time though. The time before I found myself eleven handbags, this time, just three! Plus skirts, a Christmas card (which led to the South Wales Borderers discussion) and plenty more.
Anyway, this past time, I picked up these:
This was in a £1 basket... £1! Could I really walk away at that price? Then I found this beauty:
And the back:
I've also paid a visit to one of my favourite antiques shop - I was talked into some sales, but I had to leave so much as his prices are bit high. But I picked up these two lovelies:
The one on the left is dated Jan. 31st 1918 - I'm having a spot of trouble reading it, so I'll have to get back to you, but it does mention their boy, Stanley (I think).
Oh, back to the flea, this photo caught my eye, as did the soldier in the bottom left - What a smile!
And back, once again, to the antiques shop - I realise I couldn't just edited this all, but I'm lazy today! What do you think of my new young man?
I fell for him months ago, but I really prefer to have my pictures ready-framed... I gave in and he agreed to come home with me - Should I re-phrase that?
I should've snapped the back for you. It's stamped with 'V.G. Studios - 9, Kendoa Rd. - Clapham. S.W.4.' and written on is 'D. Brown - Tanned slightly - Air Force' - It's a good size snap too, with the board around it - Just need a frame!
So, I think that's me done for the day. In the next month or so we'll have a chat about the South Wales Borderers, Christmas cards, soldiers, museums and a dream about Rorke's Drift (I kid you not!).
Anyway, I've had a lovely time, I hope you're still awake!
See you soon
Jennie xx
Five months since my last post, but I'm back now, and I'm excited to get going again.
We'll start off today with a little round-up of Christmas. It was a quiet-ish affair, but I did get some lovely things, including a yard of Jaffa Cakes! They do count as one of your five-a-day, along with Jammie Dodgers...
I knew I was receiving the next two pieces as I hinted towards them, then imagine my surprise when I unwrapped them!
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| One more for the collection? |
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| Awarded to me for services to vintage! |
We got into the car to return at about 12.15 ish, as it was getting a bit rowdy (screaming drunk teenagers... charming) and this was on the radio, much to our delight - Sing along now!
We came back here for tea, and more chat, then I finally made it to bed around 2.30am! Before I donned me jim-jams, I had a really good chat with Uncle B. about The South Wales Borderers in connection to some "tat" I own - There's more discussion to be had, but there will be a dedicated post on all this... Watch this space!
Then, yesterday, it was my Burpday - Again, many hints led to a wonderful present:
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| At last! |
Also, before I forget, and whilst I'm rounding up everything... I was at the last of the antique fleas the other weekend and picked up a few goodies, less than last time though. The time before I found myself eleven handbags, this time, just three! Plus skirts, a Christmas card (which led to the South Wales Borderers discussion) and plenty more.
Anyway, this past time, I picked up these:
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| Maybe one more then! |
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| 1918 Peace Mug |
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| Presented in Cardiff! |
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| WW1 postcards |
Oh, back to the flea, this photo caught my eye, as did the soldier in the bottom left - What a smile!
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| Bottom left - Swoon! |
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| What's the word I'm looking for, dashing? |
I should've snapped the back for you. It's stamped with 'V.G. Studios - 9, Kendoa Rd. - Clapham. S.W.4.' and written on is 'D. Brown - Tanned slightly - Air Force' - It's a good size snap too, with the board around it - Just need a frame!
So, I think that's me done for the day. In the next month or so we'll have a chat about the South Wales Borderers, Christmas cards, soldiers, museums and a dream about Rorke's Drift (I kid you not!).
Anyway, I've had a lovely time, I hope you're still awake!
See you soon
Jennie xx
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