Waking Up In Tucson

posted: Monday, 9th January 2012

It's been a crazy few days.

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Still More Changes

posted: Thursday, 5th January 2012

Having re-designed the centrepiece of my current necklace I suddenly realised I had made a very minor mistake right at the beginning. The piece still worked, but it looked slightly uneven. Maybe no-one else would spot it but once I'd seen it I knew I couldn't live with it. So out came the scissors.

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Some More Changes

posted: Tuesday, 3rd January 2012

Just when I can see the end in sight with this project I go and change it all and add extra work. I seem to be a glutton for punishment.

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Coming To Fruition

posted: Monday, 2nd January 2012

Finally, some beading talk and pictures!

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Welcome 2012

posted: Sunday, 1st January 2012

2011 flew by. It was a strange year for me in many ways, a lot of them written about here in over 270 blog posts, and it ended with me having travelled more than expected, meeting some amazing people and life just seeming weirder than I had ever imagined.

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New Years Eve 2011

posted: Saturday, 31st December 2011

What better way to ring in a new year than with good food, drink, company and a burlesque variety show?

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Return to Dunstable Downs

posted: Friday, 30th December 2011

My return visit to Dunstable Downs back in October was one of my highlights of the year. The weather was amazing and the memory of sitting on the grass, watching gliders fly over our heads and hearing so many kites whip around in the breeze will stay with me for a long time.

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Delays And Delights

posted: Tuesday, 27th December 2011

We were due to head home to London today but have decided to delay our return until tomorrow. Which makes us all feel like we have an extra day free to do with whatever we desire. What a treat!

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Boxing Day 2011

posted: Monday, 26th December 2011

Today is Boxing Day, or St Stephen's Day as I grew up knowing it.

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Christmas Day 2011

posted: Sunday, 25th December 2011

I love Christmas. The eating of food and drinking of drink you wouldn't touch at any other time of year

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