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Thursday 28 June 2018

11 weeks of non stop fun (and motion).

11 weeks ago yesterday a little surprise landed in my life. Herbie the Jug, a jet propelled Jug,  9 months old and as cute a bundle of fun as anyone could want.

I the intervening weeks we have "jerry rigged" escape proof fencing, made and hung gates, put wire netting cages round the fruit trees and made an assortment of playthings. He is very intelligent and the toys have to evolve to keep his interest. The latest is a fabric strip that is folded and tied repeatedly till it becomes almost a Chinese puzzle box. 
He loves it and spends copious amounts of time worrying at it, chewing, throwing around and shaking the living daylights out of it.

I had spent too much time humming and hahing over whether to get another dog. At one point I thought that perhaps a cat would be better. I needed the decision to be made for me.
I was leaning towards an older dog, now that I have Herbie I know that an older dog would have been a mistake. I need and enjoy the extra activity that stems from having a young dog.

Life is busy with a Herbie, I need to be able to turn on a sixpence when he wants a game or just a cwtch. I would not part with him for all the tea in China.

On another note I am working away at creating more space. The finally finished quilt top has been layered and quilted.





I aim to work through all my started, no matter how little a start has been made, projects before taking a long hard look at what is left in the stash. 

This will be sewing right now, I picked my knitting up and the yarn stuck to my fingers, it has been retired while the temperature keeps soaring. It reached 30.7 c in North Wales yesterday.

I expect these large quilts to be my last, unless I revisit QAYG. The house of full of quilts, Francesca has oodles and there are 2 more for her in various stages for me to get finished. Plus 2 more in blocks for gifts.
I may consider making Child size quilts to donate if I find that I miss quilting too much.

I do want to make more of my clothes and would love to get to grips with cross stitch and embroidery.

If I find that I do give up quilt making then I will be aiming at getting rid of my Horn cabinet and the big Janome, I will not need them for what I plan on doing. (More space, much more to claim back). My Singer has all the features that I need and with the overlocker everything is covered.


A long table will be better for my needs and the SO can make me one to the dimensions that suit me. It is very handy to have "A man who can", and does.
Of course there may be some baking involved in the negotiations.

The dogs are settled into the new routine, a very early walk followed by a lazy day and a late walk once the heat has started to abate. 9:30 last night. W told me that this heat is forecast to last several days yet, possibly over a week. I am so happy that I am no longer working, the temperatures in the Deli kitchen must be astronomical.

We had a salad of Quinoa, Bulgar Wheat and as many raw veg as I could get mixed in for dinner. It was just the ticket, fruit salad (again) to follow, the very cheap pineapples and Galia melons that I found in Tesco have been so refreshing. The strawberries from the garden are so sweet and I just add a mix of whatever fruit that I have.

I think that is enough for now, I want to make a start on laying out the blocks for Fran,s next quilt. They have been made for over a month and I would like the quilt done and dusted by Monday at the latest.

                           TTFN                                       Pam












19 comments:

  1. Those 11 weeks seem to have flown by! I remember your first post about Herbie. He has obviously brought much joy - I bet Ben secretly likes him too. He couldn't have found a better home!

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    1. Ben loves him, he just makes sure that Herbie remembers his place in the pecking order.

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  2. What a joy that it worked out so well for both you and Herbie, sounds like the perfect match.

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    1. He fitted in the first day, he is a bright little thing and does not miss a trick.

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  3. It would be a shame to give up the quilting. But as you say, you can only make so much before it becomes too much. Herbie sounds like a little wirlwind and a pleasure to have around. We have a sun trap of a garden and yesterday it was 48c whilst on the street it was 30c. I do hope it cools down somewhat next week as we are coming to wales. Husband and daughter are planning to walk up the mountain.
    Carolx

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    1. There are so many other things that I want to try and space is tight now. I would love to spin but there is hardly room for a drop spindle never mind a wheel.

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  4. He's a right character, isn't he? I'm glad he brings you such joy.

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    1. I am often helpless with laughter at his antics. he roared around the living room for 5 minutes this morning like a whirlwind,then launched himself onto my lap for a cwtch.

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  5. I had to google 'jug dog' because I had no idea what it was. Too cute!

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    1. He is as laid back as a Pug and has all the energy and busyness of a jack Russel.

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  6. Hi Pam, I just LOVE your blogs and hearing about little Herbie Love to you all x

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    1. Thank you Maureen, I write as I think, or not think as the case may be.

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  7. I do miss Smudge being a little bundle of energy. He's a proper old man now and all he does is sleep and if we try and take him for a walk he just sits down until you turn round to bring him home. Me poor little boy.

    I'm just sewing little things at the moment as I just can't bear the thought of a quilt hanging all over me in this heat.
    Hugs-x-

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    1. Ben is still eager for his walks and I have to decide when to turn back or he would carry on till he dropped. I am sewing as the sewing room is the coolest part of the house till about 4. Knitting is a no no.

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  8. Hi Pam, the cookies went down a treat and so easy!. I gave the recipe to my daughter and my friend next door she belongs to the WI so I guess we will see them on the village fete stall in a few weeks. Love to hear of Herbies antics, just like Alfie which brings me comfort! I made some toys for Alfie and almost emptied the shelves of dog toys in B and M and he still likes my things better. xx

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    1. I am so pleased that the recipe suited, I will be making a couple of batches later. The cookie tin seems to have emptied itself.

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  9. Time flies when you are having fun ... But 11 weeks .,.. Where did that go to.

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    1. I think that it evaporated, I had to check back through the blog to find out myself.

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  10. There's only so many quilts you can use! My plan when I get to the stage that I've got enough for me and can't think of any more friends to give one to is to make them for this charity - http://projectlinusuk.org.uk/ Seems like a great idea and I get to continue my hobby!

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