tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49090339160283838182024-03-13T08:01:12.006+00:00Caro - crafts and lifeCarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.comBlogger1093125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-39896168179772762002023-06-07T06:00:00.001+01:002023-06-07T06:00:00.135+01:00WOYWW (but I don't know the number!)<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog. I have been missing for a little while in the realms of teenagers reluctantly revising for GCSEs but I actually managed a little crafting so thought I would share my desk as part of Julia's lovely blog hop - What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMheIyn2AF65lGVhR1IUOdkeTlSz2BkbEbHRHIckW0DXEGQumnffnNylsf3eYM66u9SLezAqxI51QsSP5X_jeD3Sxk22VaC13Mmza7pFSgs8QJXDOBZfl1dA6u-01BaH_flosu2DL_0RThl7DeK-ud7FfyWgPAkAHEfkf6RNfzPPnCOs1CxO9l-wLA/s4032/20230606_212358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMheIyn2AF65lGVhR1IUOdkeTlSz2BkbEbHRHIckW0DXEGQumnffnNylsf3eYM66u9SLezAqxI51QsSP5X_jeD3Sxk22VaC13Mmza7pFSgs8QJXDOBZfl1dA6u-01BaH_flosu2DL_0RThl7DeK-ud7FfyWgPAkAHEfkf6RNfzPPnCOs1CxO9l-wLA/s320/20230606_212358.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />This is a close up because the rest is a mixture of pushed back chaos (games, revision notes, work etc). I have joined in with the Index Card a Day challenge again this year. For those not familiar with it, the aim is to do some form of crafting on an index card every day for the months of June and July. Mine are incredibly simple so far, messing with faces made using one line and then adding a touch of colour so you can see pens, and coloured pencils on my desk as well as the cards. I'm not sure that I will do many more using this theme, but we will see where inspiration takes me!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1w_BuX-srfDu2r_a7O51a0vXWX_YupE98mYtjzUr8SYWJibqXCjz_VzOruUiuED4RDJO8sESNPH3ueIPWOvfN-tKaWTXF6mwMAU86JHdfRyQOVRhrFhNJfONFi6q-pXLWI1wt5mTw7Oa0TnVCdMzb-_1jNovdSPzxWysQuuvcEHL_FVLOELmTiKB/s4032/20230525_163030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1w_BuX-srfDu2r_a7O51a0vXWX_YupE98mYtjzUr8SYWJibqXCjz_VzOruUiuED4RDJO8sESNPH3ueIPWOvfN-tKaWTXF6mwMAU86JHdfRyQOVRhrFhNJfONFi6q-pXLWI1wt5mTw7Oa0TnVCdMzb-_1jNovdSPzxWysQuuvcEHL_FVLOELmTiKB/s320/20230525_163030.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I realised that I haven't said thank you for all the lovely ATCs I received as part of the 14th anniversary swap - here are most of them. Thank you one and all they are lovely.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDh_JVgTicYfGiDjbdiqrK2NsLuJnDJoU9cEXfaj83fBUzJ1CYs8trPde7fAqCzoYQkvSkYUDtg4hrd3aLkddifY-5dXHm6ANuF7GcpSc8STccjnT2LFPLk_vIC_4qJ2kEav1JFfKXnapM-yiQ55g5T2DUus4teAgmRLk9NWEPUmQC2suRXzxqNMQ9/s4032/20230605_151948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDh_JVgTicYfGiDjbdiqrK2NsLuJnDJoU9cEXfaj83fBUzJ1CYs8trPde7fAqCzoYQkvSkYUDtg4hrd3aLkddifY-5dXHm6ANuF7GcpSc8STccjnT2LFPLk_vIC_4qJ2kEav1JFfKXnapM-yiQ55g5T2DUus4teAgmRLk9NWEPUmQC2suRXzxqNMQ9/s320/20230605_151948.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Alex is now more than half way through his GCSEs (just less than two weeks to go) and was particularly delighted to finish French on Monday (his least favourite subject - sorry Sarah!) so burnt his notes with great glee that evening. He is so bored and fed up that it is challenging to get him to still revise for the final exams. Neither of us can wait until lunchtime on 19 June!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXmWWvq7Tcbp_7QaeQpR9xqEjIN5r8ComNCiXRFYnxpjxzddNtATbt6PQj0mnnsQ1ZYVL1Hoxk0THXcdRbI2RMcKuFa2IofOOMfqu9deo2E5CGCeBKhQZUaLbD2H2Ggfo16cx18-9cbctoqWcI4X4eSVwPEJYRZCnCuDCqAmwkvfmZZpJTlBK6CqZ/s2048/P6035807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXmWWvq7Tcbp_7QaeQpR9xqEjIN5r8ComNCiXRFYnxpjxzddNtATbt6PQj0mnnsQ1ZYVL1Hoxk0THXcdRbI2RMcKuFa2IofOOMfqu9deo2E5CGCeBKhQZUaLbD2H2Ggfo16cx18-9cbctoqWcI4X4eSVwPEJYRZCnCuDCqAmwkvfmZZpJTlBK6CqZ/s320/P6035807.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />I am still swimming but carefully due to my on going shoulder injury - here I am sporting my new prescription sunglasses! That's all from me for now. <p></p><p>Take care and God Bless,</p><p>With love</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-52437331245741854562023-05-17T06:00:00.001+01:002023-05-17T06:00:00.139+01:00WOYWW - 14th anniversary!<p> Hello and welcome to my blog. I hope you are all well and enjoying the spring sunshine. After a bit of a gap due to crazy life stuff involving no sitting room floor, preaching, GCSE revision support etc, I am back to post for the 14th Anniversary of <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday</a>. 14 years since Julia started this friendliest of all blog hops and just under 13 years since I first joined it.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIcXucHDinxWzxkqHWg8vXddAT-7O-eRjX7ycTlM43uYep6atsutsRiYWDPxuGEaUfac9tFt3eykuRbXuAMqdQE_vYJHEP9X1n1UGVxfP2HT1Ln89tJiWmjYsvBNv3PSC9w3Jm5uU9Lub30fNCaqhjAl5uCYNS5Ch2MQp6DNNIWN-om5QiE1KkuCf/s4032/20230516_192252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIcXucHDinxWzxkqHWg8vXddAT-7O-eRjX7ycTlM43uYep6atsutsRiYWDPxuGEaUfac9tFt3eykuRbXuAMqdQE_vYJHEP9X1n1UGVxfP2HT1Ln89tJiWmjYsvBNv3PSC9w3Jm5uU9Lub30fNCaqhjAl5uCYNS5Ch2MQp6DNNIWN-om5QiE1KkuCf/s320/20230516_192252.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is my desk as it is tonight. Rather empty other than a pile of journals (prayer journal, daily journal, swim journal) and a couple of Bible study books. The black is a neoprene mat that covers the whole desk and hides all the cut and score marks of years of crafting, and provides a nice surface for gaming on. Regular readers will notice that my mug of tea is missing - please don't worry - I took the photo when Tim had kindly taken my mug for a top up! <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTs1Gs8es1_PExlq3upFW5EubSI6DKZhT8s_gNTnsOJxp2C16_hwBuRsA0GtckTg_lb6f7UmMQsMeTG486DUwvi23eaAO38yTYBBkoGk516CJv_jWwFtTLOsiCLPwJgNTVPmFiELD1ZxtA7qRvXAE5tB6tAJQx2Ohcn0aXxX6G3LCpVwYhVa37Moq/s4032/20230516_081036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTs1Gs8es1_PExlq3upFW5EubSI6DKZhT8s_gNTnsOJxp2C16_hwBuRsA0GtckTg_lb6f7UmMQsMeTG486DUwvi23eaAO38yTYBBkoGk516CJv_jWwFtTLOsiCLPwJgNTVPmFiELD1ZxtA7qRvXAE5tB6tAJQx2Ohcn0aXxX6G3LCpVwYhVa37Moq/s320/20230516_081036.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I haven't had a huge amount of time for crafting as Alex (who is now 16 and over 6ft) started his GCSEs this week and I have been needed to test, encourage, nag and help with revision planning, marking etc. ADHD means that he finds self organisation and motivation hard so Mum to the rescue/nag. Hopefully it will all pay off. I am certainly looking forward to our holiday when it is all over. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eUI2hMxhCIJ5LJINPXF5Dht6tBErzC0wqf-kfVA_DdherZ5EejF5gH_tYV363g4LTTmBSWPCV7TEF-tPQEj9Vb_T_r2BxcGsT-uoKphiY1AwADehWCYB85-ocbNcnO0O5u-hKw02uFpG57gqpFDTKDCDyo12bwM5tM6K-ELOQfvNqb-hOClpyQvp/s4032/20230303_165715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eUI2hMxhCIJ5LJINPXF5Dht6tBErzC0wqf-kfVA_DdherZ5EejF5gH_tYV363g4LTTmBSWPCV7TEF-tPQEj9Vb_T_r2BxcGsT-uoKphiY1AwADehWCYB85-ocbNcnO0O5u-hKw02uFpG57gqpFDTKDCDyo12bwM5tM6K-ELOQfvNqb-hOClpyQvp/s320/20230303_165715.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXT3-hk9cfI74rd13i8GucWnAuNbbvYiZ_7mfBvAG7w_zKcOgCejrtw2TzhOh734yIY5P9bY0MePbb5pecCa8gSMsjHG0-91XbK7fQHGINl_95ZaY5d3jLMc9WgH5_qX3mDzw_fGq3-Gln505B7ywtYWCHRIZOJbnqpKBYkuVjo_CetTFWFjjlUl6/s4032/20230422_161346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXT3-hk9cfI74rd13i8GucWnAuNbbvYiZ_7mfBvAG7w_zKcOgCejrtw2TzhOh734yIY5P9bY0MePbb5pecCa8gSMsjHG0-91XbK7fQHGINl_95ZaY5d3jLMc9WgH5_qX3mDzw_fGq3-Gln505B7ywtYWCHRIZOJbnqpKBYkuVjo_CetTFWFjjlUl6/s320/20230422_161346.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Here are just a couple of my recent cards. If anyone would like to swap an ATC with me for the anniversary please leave a note in the comments and I will post it out to you next week.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv81T-4tRr8BZ_J6XVsjYbtz38P1QbnboGlufu1j3QY1dqIhCUSvFlS5cE6MJCHRH3sQJmtRWlQhvSzUDmvGQNDrx0EbdWrw5DVBTJPdpM4_pzS_w3sR20g580xxcHQHLrasAi42s0gavH4d_ysOmLvZNUgXLIz2IkB6Uwe_b2XUO3NyRWpHpthnrF/s4032/20230513_153712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv81T-4tRr8BZ_J6XVsjYbtz38P1QbnboGlufu1j3QY1dqIhCUSvFlS5cE6MJCHRH3sQJmtRWlQhvSzUDmvGQNDrx0EbdWrw5DVBTJPdpM4_pzS_w3sR20g580xxcHQHLrasAi42s0gavH4d_ysOmLvZNUgXLIz2IkB6Uwe_b2XUO3NyRWpHpthnrF/s320/20230513_153712.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0kAXJ35jEKgjVcFPx-YOiHMAd1qiVenGvne8dHp-FbxipYeSM1hcGvc_vOzKpvzR0W6L-hjU-P_vz-zeFAmSC6pt_TFEXhEhx1UYYbzywkGlgC8Vi96f_6qdGCNomgkSecrQLDKdfcmWrSSQ4efW2JoLcsdJ6JwCfCNY3Imr_2bgwKn4tet3bQSI/s4032/20230514_160806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0kAXJ35jEKgjVcFPx-YOiHMAd1qiVenGvne8dHp-FbxipYeSM1hcGvc_vOzKpvzR0W6L-hjU-P_vz-zeFAmSC6pt_TFEXhEhx1UYYbzywkGlgC8Vi96f_6qdGCNomgkSecrQLDKdfcmWrSSQ4efW2JoLcsdJ6JwCfCNY3Imr_2bgwKn4tet3bQSI/s320/20230514_160806.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />For those who are wondering - yes, I did swim through the winter again, although a shoulder injury has slowed me down somewhat and I am having physio to help me get back to it properly. It is just beautiful at this time of year sharing the water with the goslings.<p></p><p>That's all from me for now. Have a very Happy Anniversary and let me know about swaps.</p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-66740073269368288102023-02-01T09:03:00.001+00:002023-02-01T09:03:39.905+00:00WOYWW713<p> Welcome back to my blog for another edition of What's on Your Workdesk, the world's friendliest blog hop, hosted by the lovely Julia.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1xMh6vUcRgtz33X8WVyndOQTh-1GG2MfQ4jxkm6qbA6bfwIQaV1wXhxqVsyU8c1zXKfTv7vJYLOOj2rm7fx5PQ69QUDAPs6NTd2djw-igDrw1jUbl0HEZXsDpJRL7qv4TSCDp9r93v5N9dXVCSHQQ54Em3K247yVaeQT82huMv9U3M0GTlSDBsIl/s4032/20230131_192610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1xMh6vUcRgtz33X8WVyndOQTh-1GG2MfQ4jxkm6qbA6bfwIQaV1wXhxqVsyU8c1zXKfTv7vJYLOOj2rm7fx5PQ69QUDAPs6NTd2djw-igDrw1jUbl0HEZXsDpJRL7qv4TSCDp9r93v5N9dXVCSHQQ54Em3K247yVaeQT82huMv9U3M0GTlSDBsIl/s320/20230131_192610.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is my desk as it was late last night. Regular visitors will notice something missing from my desk - my mug of tea had been removed to be washed up (after 9pm is too late for tea!)! All the rest of the paraphenalia I am currently using for my collages is spread around - sticker books, ink pads etc.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tC8WT61QdgMzzA7k0jvnqbphxasnOwunEjWPcoM8SMgboagWyZt5LX5VzDelKGM11oWPnL4C4ao0G9dg8fvgFGeV2mf4-uevIOxiJqnymrovM1HJjyZFwbPQ7esdxn9fvIzSfiZ7sk0eJz9DQs1pJz8opjfvd2GwXLsH6M1_sqWN25Rq-yPRmyMY/s4032/20230131_193011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tC8WT61QdgMzzA7k0jvnqbphxasnOwunEjWPcoM8SMgboagWyZt5LX5VzDelKGM11oWPnL4C4ao0G9dg8fvgFGeV2mf4-uevIOxiJqnymrovM1HJjyZFwbPQ7esdxn9fvIzSfiZ7sk0eJz9DQs1pJz8opjfvd2GwXLsH6M1_sqWN25Rq-yPRmyMY/s320/20230131_193011.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSzsv2UprUwIqupPupocqMiiVgJfjjouMYMXddeWuTzZING08hskBr1aOQshC1ru72lMIdDOtx_4VX3o3nq0Sqo8Chdo2spzIki-_3NFz4RS3VQtjDxJyeZmRUuIkZglYMkHC4QpPdQDkKHm4cDb-0zR_WjkSA00KBgT5XR_O0nGT7y1HMIL9R4Y8/s4032/20230131_193020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSzsv2UprUwIqupPupocqMiiVgJfjjouMYMXddeWuTzZING08hskBr1aOQshC1ru72lMIdDOtx_4VX3o3nq0Sqo8Chdo2spzIki-_3NFz4RS3VQtjDxJyeZmRUuIkZglYMkHC4QpPdQDkKHm4cDb-0zR_WjkSA00KBgT5XR_O0nGT7y1HMIL9R4Y8/s320/20230131_193020.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyTEsWiF3IOr1zQu4Kf7g6t9KQ3OmpDf4FNZI9nV5NJwO8atPYOb9ILwdzvudW1OnsJZjR7uw6VeVTnoU9GjB8l4iYxjQs2JenqhuFaYjlMlz8qyP4w7U1YJ53Hn5pvFP8ff54yc7i5AFjJZNTwBnLfz5FpjUdxw5csy0ZekF0xOskqInfJH6IRzm/s4032/20230131_193026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyTEsWiF3IOr1zQu4Kf7g6t9KQ3OmpDf4FNZI9nV5NJwO8atPYOb9ILwdzvudW1OnsJZjR7uw6VeVTnoU9GjB8l4iYxjQs2JenqhuFaYjlMlz8qyP4w7U1YJ53Hn5pvFP8ff54yc7i5AFjJZNTwBnLfz5FpjUdxw5csy0ZekF0xOskqInfJH6IRzm/s320/20230131_193026.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDLlh-hhiiPBQwjCxZNpqrZnO_Cqr2j7-5gVSDHYl3YNptc7J3DMxMv7OpFBhpbSNyGIa2GOq3EJx9EdXe6UIkEYqAKi1oKVSmZ7sj9hhWVVpC5hVfPG2eUl9NtmHTQhqwBsc5tW5NOV_vTghxMVVViZT-81_b_Zj0SsVj0BWlm7cTpLkwM4Vb4R_/s4032/20230131_193034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDLlh-hhiiPBQwjCxZNpqrZnO_Cqr2j7-5gVSDHYl3YNptc7J3DMxMv7OpFBhpbSNyGIa2GOq3EJx9EdXe6UIkEYqAKi1oKVSmZ7sj9hhWVVpC5hVfPG2eUl9NtmHTQhqwBsc5tW5NOV_vTghxMVVViZT-81_b_Zj0SsVj0BWlm7cTpLkwM4Vb4R_/s320/20230131_193034.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_xswMdeVYPBgj4JlrPlOOpVMW_GTCFXgFl8zZUvAmg1vpCw-1DF1Au5ULqbSHNjsk-YUQ1owRxfSqAOfgr-MxrF0tKCAMTy3z23ttQoGhdZFPvrLfIYlFKneslwSCF_cHwdWdRB3s-sN6D26NStDx1NIxKffbfsGCmq4sTYO3Xdaw8O-12C39cNm/s4032/20230131_193040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_xswMdeVYPBgj4JlrPlOOpVMW_GTCFXgFl8zZUvAmg1vpCw-1DF1Au5ULqbSHNjsk-YUQ1owRxfSqAOfgr-MxrF0tKCAMTy3z23ttQoGhdZFPvrLfIYlFKneslwSCF_cHwdWdRB3s-sN6D26NStDx1NIxKffbfsGCmq4sTYO3Xdaw8O-12C39cNm/s320/20230131_193040.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I am a little behind with the pages but only two to go and I will have completed my personal challenge/goal of doing 31 mini collages. I haven't yet decided what my next crafting challenge will be - I am away for quite a bit of February so the next one may be in March instead... we will see!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEzWNNBB4VQdoCwBGKv9m3DfvaPJFN9VGBdSpHe9deEVxkgdGgMSFOWRfLffUrlbLL31D-qHALC7vCCtDqA3GVgdzVaEnf_SgG9YxvnS00rnRq-IGCjCfkC5m3kB5AeLbUEOXEvuFbOToQVhxK7x_aVTvQOPptlyZXpRf3_Sbd3ffhVI0atLLWs6Q/s4032/20230128_155834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEzWNNBB4VQdoCwBGKv9m3DfvaPJFN9VGBdSpHe9deEVxkgdGgMSFOWRfLffUrlbLL31D-qHALC7vCCtDqA3GVgdzVaEnf_SgG9YxvnS00rnRq-IGCjCfkC5m3kB5AeLbUEOXEvuFbOToQVhxK7x_aVTvQOPptlyZXpRf3_Sbd3ffhVI0atLLWs6Q/s320/20230128_155834.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />There isn't much else to report. Sadly I haven't swum for a little while as I cut my finger quite badly while stripping wall paper and have to wait for it to heal - nearly there so hopefully I can swim this week. I will leave you with this picture of 100+ young people (aged 11-18) worshipping in Sheffield Cathedral last weekend - Alex is in there somewhere! Take care of yourselves,<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-24247456825141514312023-01-25T09:34:00.001+00:002023-01-25T09:34:14.554+00:00WOYWW 712<p> Hello and welcome to my blog for another edition of What's on your workdesk Wednesday. The friendliest and most supportive blog hop in the world, hosted by the lovely <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">Julia</a>. My apologies for not managing to visit everyone last week, life just ran away from me I'm afraid... I will try and do better this week.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14Xloxa6Rm_xWx8qgcDbN2QOIJuJnCMd9IopXP4-v2tAjr9gtcCkpCcnUxcumvCNFxDeOuk8OvHAfrFCDtA6nFqRoE5wqIxNbf4FQ5choS6CkAA8lkyYDrlblur5fwibggOdKw8tVX_v0GTOSwUka6KUzqci5Cr2maBuo4Jh8AOAFNHnVR5UynGOC/s4032/20230124_181502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14Xloxa6Rm_xWx8qgcDbN2QOIJuJnCMd9IopXP4-v2tAjr9gtcCkpCcnUxcumvCNFxDeOuk8OvHAfrFCDtA6nFqRoE5wqIxNbf4FQ5choS6CkAA8lkyYDrlblur5fwibggOdKw8tVX_v0GTOSwUka6KUzqci5Cr2maBuo4Jh8AOAFNHnVR5UynGOC/s320/20230124_181502.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here is my desk as it was last night... a nearly empty mug of tea, my little collage book and the things I have been using to make the collages. A creative mess that was tidied up before bed as I am working from home today.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmNNUHf852cQmOn6nIM3Z3GBMpoFZffWPffRntJu0_g_4U59T1_MY_9AC1y6V7818TbJUWDw8Fou68VOyXJ_hUteb2Umxc6-6Wtq6-_OY105I9RJscpch_LbdXQrJ4enaEoGpA2FQclwz01KradWusC7UMtlK_Q3-a7K_t4TN87ewI2dmWZ9Nmez8L/s4032/20230124_181532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmNNUHf852cQmOn6nIM3Z3GBMpoFZffWPffRntJu0_g_4U59T1_MY_9AC1y6V7818TbJUWDw8Fou68VOyXJ_hUteb2Umxc6-6Wtq6-_OY105I9RJscpch_LbdXQrJ4enaEoGpA2FQclwz01KradWusC7UMtlK_Q3-a7K_t4TN87ewI2dmWZ9Nmez8L/s320/20230124_181532.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSTTzYE4X0a4ITrfEb-AJG7BmoKMPH7LLpvxb8Cf34OB0EIj8AR0MRyawmUs2o-eWtbiKXSFhFS8XOZvGQQBKn0UK6EHzvUaWzXB24L914kcp_olD-Q_yMrTNJFcQuYvBtF_9Zhju0NsExn-izTRhtImb59fc4clBvh79vXJoC9atJmhJflFd7Z9m/s4032/20230124_181539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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That's all from me.<p></p><p>Take care of yourselves,</p><p>With love & God Bless</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-59804313640683378562023-01-18T09:37:00.000+00:002023-01-18T09:37:03.267+00:00WOYWW711<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog for another edition of what's on your workdesk Wednesday hosted by the lovely Julia. I can't believe that another crazy busy week has flown past and there is a sprinkling of snow on the ground and sun in the sky. I prefer this weather to the wind and rain we had most of last week.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4uOp1I22R0ia-rcxW39mtMG6E3GbsfXt4XqcswX9X_DmWGvfI7KL3oqsyM878L25rF_AZNiebyWUSPKVeogqvC1CZn_ej7BBh86Ic2CVpRkUxJzpeC9jVTtV-aOdz_dMwY4MVrkNxRZQ8ZoDBiGctqXdnuWsuCEhTGHolaVhNoM4lLwElh07XQO4/s4032/20230117_221802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4uOp1I22R0ia-rcxW39mtMG6E3GbsfXt4XqcswX9X_DmWGvfI7KL3oqsyM878L25rF_AZNiebyWUSPKVeogqvC1CZn_ej7BBh86Ic2CVpRkUxJzpeC9jVTtV-aOdz_dMwY4MVrkNxRZQ8ZoDBiGctqXdnuWsuCEhTGHolaVhNoM4lLwElh07XQO4/s320/20230117_221802.jpg" width="320" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Here is my desk as it was late last night. My laptop is buried near the back, you can see my bullet journal and my prayer journal at the front of my desk. The bullet journal just needs some photos printing to finish it off.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyu2XS1qBTMSKiwDHQLMmd7ffobwQrXLtXAOzkk-u9ZlnscTyyE6XAwfjJMNSi7lYkEPrhsDiaQQ5cdTna1sHAgO4ELqLVc9APiJXFjCfFUHd2DZ5eWV1qjx-XcrcS9CJwZq4dWWlD894MEUTNGEyPBFfiH2SLHDahsJCzEk0xrbxJBL_cuedXpJdj/s4032/20230117_222153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyu2XS1qBTMSKiwDHQLMmd7ffobwQrXLtXAOzkk-u9ZlnscTyyE6XAwfjJMNSi7lYkEPrhsDiaQQ5cdTna1sHAgO4ELqLVc9APiJXFjCfFUHd2DZ5eWV1qjx-XcrcS9CJwZq4dWWlD894MEUTNGEyPBFfiH2SLHDahsJCzEk0xrbxJBL_cuedXpJdj/s320/20230117_222153.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLf0StkxWPnBROWIFHqx_OksblHlzZHT_DSGa8QtOftQH5w1dZJ_-NizmCmH897ZxWfzwJrJV-xBU9honJU0Zp7cx6QOp_447jynIyFEgzpFgosthHv6WRlwsI_Ayesq5hp9ithoMRHOLIIpIEPnWD2RmDiAxjiIGszMHmvw_G2gpI4exnltv_FHMU/s4032/20230117_222158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnyAK_MZPsKjJpGyKBg0uWdcV5RuAQfoefcRNOGUra1S8KdjiOa-gaUyo_myjPP8ueMn5M1-bGbYJLpoENhQr2yRSPLYgi8WNoNyxJWnwstN-PZJH2KjkB49700FjzGWrINr7VaoScmXncH-koQavJ2XS7bBS8Buvwb__tCbeoC6RyBAQPGOxEI5ky/s4032/20230117_222219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnyAK_MZPsKjJpGyKBg0uWdcV5RuAQfoefcRNOGUra1S8KdjiOa-gaUyo_myjPP8ueMn5M1-bGbYJLpoENhQr2yRSPLYgi8WNoNyxJWnwstN-PZJH2KjkB49700FjzGWrINr7VaoScmXncH-koQavJ2XS7bBS8Buvwb__tCbeoC6RyBAQPGOxEI5ky/s320/20230117_222219.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>I have managed to almost keep up with my mini collage challenge so here are the latest ones.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgCy-whxkceY3MTHxl8L4pKw1gmwhRuIF28le-NSBHwLw7XInRq3yF1hAVsZ0rQynSEcQfypCCHHKH0HZQEDsvsKGTwS5jzNB-_Z3befuTTK1Gqm8HnJVn8z7HsKPyro-5k44WjUCyvn0vVEVHRVZ02ZP7GuuPi3UVRQFBIaLSPMHrzjynFwoRw4i/s4032/20230114_145326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgCy-whxkceY3MTHxl8L4pKw1gmwhRuIF28le-NSBHwLw7XInRq3yF1hAVsZ0rQynSEcQfypCCHHKH0HZQEDsvsKGTwS5jzNB-_Z3befuTTK1Gqm8HnJVn8z7HsKPyro-5k44WjUCyvn0vVEVHRVZ02ZP7GuuPi3UVRQFBIaLSPMHrzjynFwoRw4i/s320/20230114_145326.jpg" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpuLgq_n0G4uRGj2eMPplLqdmGGsRbdbZQne3Edb9343ZoHunexHLe5Ida8sSxkxPgTXw4e0Zy6R0-Ewj_fv4k8FqJy23CwkoUpmWAuic4e5Y-AaWeda7ySqrlRjyT55h2T2XI6EHonYYVE7CQugK8-8n5TNfB28vIEF4uDDSCHgoUZu8H4rm-cg5/s4032/20230114_144120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpuLgq_n0G4uRGj2eMPplLqdmGGsRbdbZQne3Edb9343ZoHunexHLe5Ida8sSxkxPgTXw4e0Zy6R0-Ewj_fv4k8FqJy23CwkoUpmWAuic4e5Y-AaWeda7ySqrlRjyT55h2T2XI6EHonYYVE7CQugK8-8n5TNfB28vIEF4uDDSCHgoUZu8H4rm-cg5/s320/20230114_144120.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p>I have also had a couple of lovely long walks across the moors nearby </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5njfPUtMrvKvnZWx7ddS9ehP7-efOjLSM_h9sa78ao89EBxF6v8FbX4vfiaxuU5ajrynyxzPIkRLAdJPBlqNyyGGHiuDYf5oUg1159sBVKDqoR8BeAGlacOGe8WGNzENXzDPEyqEcFcAxWAgaxr4xwV7i6FSFMfubNCysueyUD3Wlb_xjc2bsH0qM/s2048/P1175109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5njfPUtMrvKvnZWx7ddS9ehP7-efOjLSM_h9sa78ao89EBxF6v8FbX4vfiaxuU5ajrynyxzPIkRLAdJPBlqNyyGGHiuDYf5oUg1159sBVKDqoR8BeAGlacOGe8WGNzENXzDPEyqEcFcAxWAgaxr4xwV7i6FSFMfubNCysueyUD3Wlb_xjc2bsH0qM/s320/P1175109.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />and of course a swim or two! This was yesterday's swim - absolutely beautiful with snow on the hills in the distance and brilliant sunshine and blue skies (air temp -1, water temp ~5). That's all from me for now. I hope you all have a good week,<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>x</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-52601391844349963262023-01-11T06:00:00.001+00:002023-01-11T06:00:00.182+00:00WOYWW 710<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog for this week's edition of What's on your Workdesk Wednesday, hosted by the lovely Julia. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3ZSbyYObO5NzUWv-24xIK3J8pIGU8nOfCy-RwE-rbOCoJyAWN5V_CWMjmuyy14Rz0h5dSKET9w3qNxnnQa4AY3UFc5RBqEUhye-R5YTzuChOpVPOy9Dpu04X_xEU-faOgbHvJtEByxXXw-OPn4lO0i59Wwk8Kg8uNm_lehoDEF-oDqZZgjRm1Lvw/s4032/20230110_175808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3ZSbyYObO5NzUWv-24xIK3J8pIGU8nOfCy-RwE-rbOCoJyAWN5V_CWMjmuyy14Rz0h5dSKET9w3qNxnnQa4AY3UFc5RBqEUhye-R5YTzuChOpVPOy9Dpu04X_xEU-faOgbHvJtEByxXXw-OPn4lO0i59Wwk8Kg8uNm_lehoDEF-oDqZZgjRm1Lvw/s320/20230110_175808.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is my desk as it was late last night - my mug of tea is almost run out, but not quite, and I had just finished another quick collage in my little notebook. Towards the back of my desk you can see two books which are on the Hebrew names of God - they are there because we are starting a series on this in our cafe style church and I am leading the first session on Sunday, so I am hoping they will inspire me! The rest of the contents of my desk are usual crafting things that are for collaging. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SM83oE_UaaY9qhe6rXhZi7UXL19GpD5HDUXE_jfiuwmRAy5oZA9BbbeEwoh9Jq5skmb2Svxe3fV5HVV7I6sF3WRelXfFuegIs4iVVzUKSnLaFFBy0IR0ZOvZBPh4XQWHMdRl7J-wG-pnFlTlNq4sSo3toPXoxoOpuS_-gT2rfc5jyKE7jyQUDP_8/s4032/20230110_175950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SM83oE_UaaY9qhe6rXhZi7UXL19GpD5HDUXE_jfiuwmRAy5oZA9BbbeEwoh9Jq5skmb2Svxe3fV5HVV7I6sF3WRelXfFuegIs4iVVzUKSnLaFFBy0IR0ZOvZBPh4XQWHMdRl7J-wG-pnFlTlNq4sSo3toPXoxoOpuS_-gT2rfc5jyKE7jyQUDP_8/s320/20230110_175950.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I am trying to do on average one quick collage (less than 10 minutes including planning) a day in January to kick start my creativity.... <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLm12GpxxnszLXOLsxxvC61tJZupHDlyRaFNfgKXZ8t4u3tSQ5GSj5pPuyXZ7WOXQleFQG9msHMh3PTq6Y7K4jCLGiELIr-8DvrQyoMqc453mHq3mTZhC0-Q_1rH9JwUxvpaX1-gZJEuEfXypUWtNKrarxt49JxwAmGYO5Bkm_nLObLRgFoYQl-8ew/s2048/P1074994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLm12GpxxnszLXOLsxxvC61tJZupHDlyRaFNfgKXZ8t4u3tSQ5GSj5pPuyXZ7WOXQleFQG9msHMh3PTq6Y7K4jCLGiELIr-8DvrQyoMqc453mHq3mTZhC0-Q_1rH9JwUxvpaX1-gZJEuEfXypUWtNKrarxt49JxwAmGYO5Bkm_nLObLRgFoYQl-8ew/s320/P1074994.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />I am still swimming now that I am well again, but the weather hasn't always been kind. I did get two good swims at the weekend though, one in the sun which was lovely. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnciDfesdymgHjNajZ7ZEF8_F9bPgOO9wNob7k74y_yjqshOEafDf_kuJQSUJ9OlXGQ79GybyAZhA5YK07uTL6SQv8odJT0Kfgll_ROQ3zWOeD33i1lmIwH2hI-PH3XTxOw9ujrfCdEC-n2YhAS4RYdR5SCk6FuAdgASjDyxAcJaxOiJJy_Lf_tZJ/s960/standing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnciDfesdymgHjNajZ7ZEF8_F9bPgOO9wNob7k74y_yjqshOEafDf_kuJQSUJ9OlXGQ79GybyAZhA5YK07uTL6SQv8odJT0Kfgll_ROQ3zWOeD33i1lmIwH2hI-PH3XTxOw9ujrfCdEC-n2YhAS4RYdR5SCk6FuAdgASjDyxAcJaxOiJJy_Lf_tZJ/s320/standing.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />As a special treat this week I got to go to the theatre to see a new musical "Standing at the skies edge" which is transferring to the West End in a fortnight. It is based on lives in a block of flats in Sheffield called, Park Hill Flats. They were built in the 60s with a lot of hope, and then became really rough and run down in the 80s-90s and then saw a major refurbishment in the 2010s and the musical follows the stories of three different families from those three different eras - it was incredibly powerful and moving and I thoroughly enjoyed it, sobbed at the end and can't stop thinking about it - that is the sign of a good musical! That's all from me for now. Take care of yourselves,<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p><p><br /></p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-17990949592057851122023-01-04T09:41:00.001+00:002023-01-04T09:41:40.948+00:00WOYWW 709 (Happy New year!)<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog for the New Year (2023) edition of what's on your workdesk Wednesday. Happy New Year to you all. Sorry, I have been missing so long from blogland, but life has been more chaotic than usual. I hope to be able to join in again more regularly this year but time will tell!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTYOk7XkMlBnSMMd-8Fxiuq6d4-lcA_ZrVkqyyz824kAmM-YnzBVVgQ6yvzePrh0o3NVlhgHdGDiEepDRoU2xecuCW-3Q2uMHy3mQNRF5DLUNuJEYvK-STZ2a8GSSApOJPkkPENrtUv78i7wkLGifzpDAIZ4zRsLUqVzuFATHWmcrEG0IuVC39mSf/s4032/20230104_093018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTYOk7XkMlBnSMMd-8Fxiuq6d4-lcA_ZrVkqyyz824kAmM-YnzBVVgQ6yvzePrh0o3NVlhgHdGDiEepDRoU2xecuCW-3Q2uMHy3mQNRF5DLUNuJEYvK-STZ2a8GSSApOJPkkPENrtUv78i7wkLGifzpDAIZ4zRsLUqVzuFATHWmcrEG0IuVC39mSf/s320/20230104_093018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here is my desk as it was early this morning - I am trying to be a little more creative this year and actually use some of my Christmas presents (new stickers, stamps and A6 books to craft in) so here I am making a 5 minute collage. In the process everything I may possibly need is scattered across my desk!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93AMsixyU92EZqqKNw-8zfuH9MEW2g20mdHKThcgJamX-ZhNgeJ7dDoTCbQGm6Oe2TJntnnDm-rKc2EFuhZa7E0fYXO71nxg91akzkga4BCuxWodZYOv3w0JRveT08u-gAqDHaSBVMe5zLPUQzj5hE7eqa-Msv-17eXQs2QtR-s26cnBDQzWN2vGl/s4032/20230104_093025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93AMsixyU92EZqqKNw-8zfuH9MEW2g20mdHKThcgJamX-ZhNgeJ7dDoTCbQGm6Oe2TJntnnDm-rKc2EFuhZa7E0fYXO71nxg91akzkga4BCuxWodZYOv3w0JRveT08u-gAqDHaSBVMe5zLPUQzj5hE7eqa-Msv-17eXQs2QtR-s26cnBDQzWN2vGl/s320/20230104_093025.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />This is a close up of the collage. Simple but effective. I love to sing and go to the theatre so this is a reminder to me to do more of what I love this year.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFhC-TeqwjFhgS6dCs1yEPAGOgBsVCI7lyIeVdG1Ob-SlpYMzd-V4NM0thBJP7Kz51E5Ri15ULGxEUVTFibWcmf-gOk7JuBzBxFnmzeCMxZOCqj_NpOKR-D9pHMUftxvIiDhsROZyu0sQt1tVy-QM20w0fWNXrirNhlWA7S2hqHMOGtGt4uyp_rcB/s3648/20221222_121617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFhC-TeqwjFhgS6dCs1yEPAGOgBsVCI7lyIeVdG1Ob-SlpYMzd-V4NM0thBJP7Kz51E5Ri15ULGxEUVTFibWcmf-gOk7JuBzBxFnmzeCMxZOCqj_NpOKR-D9pHMUftxvIiDhsROZyu0sQt1tVy-QM20w0fWNXrirNhlWA7S2hqHMOGtGt4uyp_rcB/s320/20221222_121617.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />That's all from me today, keeping it short and simple. I will leave you with a daft photo of the three of us taking at Christmas to say Happy New Year to you all, and I am wishing you all happiness, fun, laughter and good health this year.<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-31720977474858634392022-10-05T06:00:00.005+01:002022-10-05T06:00:00.168+01:00WOYWW 696<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog for another edition of What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday, hosted by the lovely <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">Julia</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtOSevjAXFPoBvp9BLF_K4NqJZUDjXhZYSQ_Pe3PveEFedeQiC8TTfZeKKLF3BY1dcCmHSaDtgyC0Ls32X6eGYcoUj5LpPvJISYNldWZKLGN9Rm7x0aITc2E2x-hQ1lajsXU61TAP30sAnYSui8S_qN_lKTB_OAOjC88RWj3I53qSgGRhMGDlHJC8/s4032/20221004_180448.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtOSevjAXFPoBvp9BLF_K4NqJZUDjXhZYSQ_Pe3PveEFedeQiC8TTfZeKKLF3BY1dcCmHSaDtgyC0Ls32X6eGYcoUj5LpPvJISYNldWZKLGN9Rm7x0aITc2E2x-hQ1lajsXU61TAP30sAnYSui8S_qN_lKTB_OAOjC88RWj3I53qSgGRhMGDlHJC8/s320/20221004_180448.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is my desk as it is right now - a mug of tea on the go, a box of tissues and my computer ready for typing up this blog post. Everything else has been put away for now. Unfortunately my cold has not yet disappeared and I have developed a very irritating cough to add to the fun! I have tested about 4 times and do know that it isn't covid - it's just my usual autumnal stinky cold. Another week and I will be back to normal but in the meantime I am working and trying to avoid coughing over everyone - thank goodness I am not lecturing this week!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfHBrw7KNgcvKDLjfqbd9IKmhLiLICCUk12hrbaIn6__AJqo2xyNW7qUky2dZjN2dyYEfzvPKWDxH3tlANm6_hf1rjWFCeT8FQ_YIyxzAi6HTtoxyeCSeIlUhghMCW2y6IwU1gomVxIbvLFxZbuR_5_VN4bxoNPYLnnEgIWN8q0zLcjEchm3H-LQfc/s4032/20221001_113633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfHBrw7KNgcvKDLjfqbd9IKmhLiLICCUk12hrbaIn6__AJqo2xyNW7qUky2dZjN2dyYEfzvPKWDxH3tlANm6_hf1rjWFCeT8FQ_YIyxzAi6HTtoxyeCSeIlUhghMCW2y6IwU1gomVxIbvLFxZbuR_5_VN4bxoNPYLnnEgIWN8q0zLcjEchm3H-LQfc/s320/20221001_113633.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ukLRGaasNmxx3ph02qJcSw_NO83tqk6mkELb-7-6_q1YbuICB2Df65uBBQqn0SEwuAa5C06OFGuuqP1bgqbePcjSq2R4Gefd3h84W9R3TWaA6thWNQrUR6mPQYa4lfFa01vLfXvMqJCaxP0bfXjibiVFvLbuuxbboMidQukKbadgeLGkvIkPamTr/s4032/20221001_113654.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ukLRGaasNmxx3ph02qJcSw_NO83tqk6mkELb-7-6_q1YbuICB2Df65uBBQqn0SEwuAa5C06OFGuuqP1bgqbePcjSq2R4Gefd3h84W9R3TWaA6thWNQrUR6mPQYa4lfFa01vLfXvMqJCaxP0bfXjibiVFvLbuuxbboMidQukKbadgeLGkvIkPamTr/s320/20221001_113654.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYWCcSBBeHzCeU9LZrz-yW7ZJdKAqFUMHJpdJrSsUSancBG27K_gIeRpD7wXhKwJJO-_aJYPKtFtjieUJjPQ5fYdSNTOd0jWW2aTXS2vHzV9Xb6JCCP7VapYO3vMqLMsDXVCaUqOoi0fpi04904iKWLo9J2_jkIXhJJ0wTiJFM68pG324a1tZ_Si7/s4032/20221001_140207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYWCcSBBeHzCeU9LZrz-yW7ZJdKAqFUMHJpdJrSsUSancBG27K_gIeRpD7wXhKwJJO-_aJYPKtFtjieUJjPQ5fYdSNTOd0jWW2aTXS2vHzV9Xb6JCCP7VapYO3vMqLMsDXVCaUqOoi0fpi04904iKWLo9J2_jkIXhJJ0wTiJFM68pG324a1tZ_Si7/s320/20221001_140207.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotAkrm9DAMwCex_xb5enUsJHNaI_IUNmq6b6EwhVyc9ubwyafKFf2uGPab6jIUL25zEJwF5jkyqymD5gP191MiIgJjc9LVqel5Zh1GxJdy3JIszjN519zo0np47EXq5uWwRmoyydAavzngZElTFymcfpfC4JXRAn_8nuTJsKqMfzhGTeubzabsADm/s4032/20221001_140256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotAkrm9DAMwCex_xb5enUsJHNaI_IUNmq6b6EwhVyc9ubwyafKFf2uGPab6jIUL25zEJwF5jkyqymD5gP191MiIgJjc9LVqel5Zh1GxJdy3JIszjN519zo0np47EXq5uWwRmoyydAavzngZElTFymcfpfC4JXRAn_8nuTJsKqMfzhGTeubzabsADm/s320/20221001_140256.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I was so pleased that I was well enough to travel on Saturday to go to the WOYWW crop. It was so lovely to see everyone and sit gently chatting and pretending to craft (much more chatting than crafting). I didn't take as many photos as some of the others (too busy chatting) so have just included a couple here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o_LcvJuWTl_idmz8AETVldBm7IfyQVC2S6u5JXeXwTWf4KDcLg6E2jeetfVM-DlFubecS1PngLZke99RGEivFev1U8sVaFvj-YG6dkksMdyMAuHpbO_o7WbLnhDSMbqiRfRQ3iIMzoSXeJUKNReJBV_a1Y7RT0B3xuHgxO4lUZzjy4KMsz8EhpoA/s4032/20221004_161848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o_LcvJuWTl_idmz8AETVldBm7IfyQVC2S6u5JXeXwTWf4KDcLg6E2jeetfVM-DlFubecS1PngLZke99RGEivFev1U8sVaFvj-YG6dkksMdyMAuHpbO_o7WbLnhDSMbqiRfRQ3iIMzoSXeJUKNReJBV_a1Y7RT0B3xuHgxO4lUZzjy4KMsz8EhpoA/s320/20221004_161848.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>These were the goodies I picked up - the resin cone was my raffle prize and the others were wonderful creations swapped on the day. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHws0NkNQXt0wUyC-xSuRv4brEPmLqYwrELhYlOIqZQLSRmE4UnDehwjTim5y-FPMswj5DnFoAk5Uft_CVUCK8g5NmuXiNrHqOQvISJB9ghbmf7bWfkaYDtm62YQt77XSJKAUV5Q5T4nYE_hBlvBByLVYcCjHYQ3PWhwKGTljPiLTv624US7bENMrv/s4032/20221004_184437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHws0NkNQXt0wUyC-xSuRv4brEPmLqYwrELhYlOIqZQLSRmE4UnDehwjTim5y-FPMswj5DnFoAk5Uft_CVUCK8g5NmuXiNrHqOQvISJB9ghbmf7bWfkaYDtm62YQt77XSJKAUV5Q5T4nYE_hBlvBByLVYcCjHYQ3PWhwKGTljPiLTv624US7bENMrv/s320/20221004_184437.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I did make some ATCs for swapping and a little packet with a couple of chocolates in for each person (I do have some spares so those of you who were missing, if you would like one, do get in touch)<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKqrIUL8f5yrbng4K3_KVyVtoqcb0qI7sy1OdgN7f6s4NFSF0gWs4_UKGB0FrLOH-P0Jc1wj4nfi7ouoM98l4Z1AEph9inL4dbt3GPZ1nPvX_bne8yq-qX-TnifgYTbE5KBxoQEw2jPU9SE4MTC5SKLbgPKzIRCYjp5tpJmg0DMUU-_WF4ZLQjWSO/s4032/20221004_162039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKqrIUL8f5yrbng4K3_KVyVtoqcb0qI7sy1OdgN7f6s4NFSF0gWs4_UKGB0FrLOH-P0Jc1wj4nfi7ouoM98l4Z1AEph9inL4dbt3GPZ1nPvX_bne8yq-qX-TnifgYTbE5KBxoQEw2jPU9SE4MTC5SKLbgPKzIRCYjp5tpJmg0DMUU-_WF4ZLQjWSO/s320/20221004_162039.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I did do a small, simple doodly type of page in my art journal to remember the day - nothing special just playing with colours and patterns. I cannot begin to tell you how special it was to see everyone, even if some special people were missing.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpa9uCSWKtOCCu3uT64-Ks3xZ1NnQgxJTtIEGQbry6d_gwgry7S5fPLFWWfDgAS0xWCHtA8sQJpIuCGpaN3ZVbx9IcwZFLateZSqMb_wxK-NBZzs4a8JlGwF4Otozs3BWIcw71vDtkajQaRsZs4WXIHrTiLDe1OjmY1L8rpnViYad6bgSrnNHHZ9p/s4032/20221001_132000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpa9uCSWKtOCCu3uT64-Ks3xZ1NnQgxJTtIEGQbry6d_gwgry7S5fPLFWWfDgAS0xWCHtA8sQJpIuCGpaN3ZVbx9IcwZFLateZSqMb_wxK-NBZzs4a8JlGwF4Otozs3BWIcw71vDtkajQaRsZs4WXIHrTiLDe1OjmY1L8rpnViYad6bgSrnNHHZ9p/s320/20221001_132000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back row: Eva, Neet, Cindy, Julia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Middle row: Jo, Annie, Angela, Chris, Helen & Angela</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Front row: Dee, Christine & Sarah</div><br />That's all from me for now (not well enough to swim). Take care and I hope to do a better job of visiting everyone this week,<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-22016687104171507122022-09-28T09:22:00.001+01:002022-09-28T09:22:11.699+01:00WOYWW 695<p> Welcome back to my blog for another edition of what's on your workdesk Wednesday, the friendliest blog hop in the world, hosted by the lovely <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">Julia</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_IOBfbt925FFVU9GQ8KYTuSWy-bwMxAwuLtspRseC8vMEsqcuo4JN-lRteOYnYGb0Q9A5NKJoRdUMSvtl_5sFfN0BG9Asd4mp-pk4CS_0_qD9Xt9ZF8ZLGxDO-vG1cbfp-3R2uHOXBzA2YchRb5V3YzAbtzU3xZV5vAqua6ENUDx5UAnM_iYQ_6rw/s4032/20220927_223138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_IOBfbt925FFVU9GQ8KYTuSWy-bwMxAwuLtspRseC8vMEsqcuo4JN-lRteOYnYGb0Q9A5NKJoRdUMSvtl_5sFfN0BG9Asd4mp-pk4CS_0_qD9Xt9ZF8ZLGxDO-vG1cbfp-3R2uHOXBzA2YchRb5V3YzAbtzU3xZV5vAqua6ENUDx5UAnM_iYQ_6rw/s320/20220927_223138.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is my desk as it was late last night after I had caught up with diary writing etc. You can see a cold, empty tea mug (very sad!), my three diaries (prayer journal, mini journal and bullet journal), pens, stickers and a box of tissues because I have the inevitable back to school cold courtesy of Alex!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vjIdl_UGkMzqUVzAgZCmk_TCtSp5xBvX22vbZM72MdLQRqarRLf6hrl9Lh55k_-Zclhe4ypzALxm1bmrcysRim2Io_nBaZehC7wpKPz9nM_lT4UplncImCVz3U_SEBUdvG7aVRYTz-BbsVj_qIMrlTprEZQn_4srvCVb2mgu8j0E6GHuOABGyZ0o/s4032/20220927_093418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vjIdl_UGkMzqUVzAgZCmk_TCtSp5xBvX22vbZM72MdLQRqarRLf6hrl9Lh55k_-Zclhe4ypzALxm1bmrcysRim2Io_nBaZehC7wpKPz9nM_lT4UplncImCVz3U_SEBUdvG7aVRYTz-BbsVj_qIMrlTprEZQn_4srvCVb2mgu8j0E6GHuOABGyZ0o/s320/20220927_093418.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I have been crafting this week, but can't show you as I have been working on something for the crop on Saturday so instead I thought I would share these photos taken on my lunch break yesterday. I am still enjoying my swimming but can't swim with this stinking cold sadly!<p></p><p>That's all from me for now. I look forward to seeing some of you at the crop on Saturday (provided the tap in my nose stops dripping so I can drive safely!). </p><p>Take care of yourselves,</p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-83340999280541173192022-09-21T08:52:00.002+01:002022-09-21T08:52:53.498+01:00Back from an absence! WOYWW 694<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog, which I am resurrecting after a long absence. Life has been a little crazy and I simply havent had time to craft or blog, but I am hoping to make some changes to enable both to happen a little more regularly so I can join in with the wonderful What's on Your Workdesk blog hop hosted by the lovely Julia.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0zDf20zLKLuQWedjPMI7-pnsFXit6XilZS1dS4qIS8Do8VlePO-dUPWNBO_6IvioOhoV-bgGcpUS1rcn4Nk53HnmoSwvP5PIrWqTzZpLscBjXE-tRqEyWfDjc8qhLpqI87FGjpCj1IovHGgLYB1j9n89JLPEAuw_F5WvFy1Bh_i9aF37veB-4P3c/s4032/20220921_083703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0zDf20zLKLuQWedjPMI7-pnsFXit6XilZS1dS4qIS8Do8VlePO-dUPWNBO_6IvioOhoV-bgGcpUS1rcn4Nk53HnmoSwvP5PIrWqTzZpLscBjXE-tRqEyWfDjc8qhLpqI87FGjpCj1IovHGgLYB1j9n89JLPEAuw_F5WvFy1Bh_i9aF37veB-4P3c/s320/20220921_083703.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is actually my desk at work in the medical school as I am in work today meeting the new cohort of medical students! I am the lead for the personal tutoring scheme and will be giving the first lecture of the new academic year to the freshers this morning.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisde-8fyrJ4aLkwX_IZqdqCrO3IP2rlN0yFagYgOY-gYKIou0AvzfyFlxH3muCWSvR9nJbdVQc6ul4aFFJLY0H6TdpBjr9DfMKXnIkEc23OUeSh1lxwA74affwEliColLE_qblXAORDVst-LJmJJKT8gfFnNJDBGkkAEuP8mgeoamHal8C_hEckn4a/s4032/20220910_140032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisde-8fyrJ4aLkwX_IZqdqCrO3IP2rlN0yFagYgOY-gYKIou0AvzfyFlxH3muCWSvR9nJbdVQc6ul4aFFJLY0H6TdpBjr9DfMKXnIkEc23OUeSh1lxwA74affwEliColLE_qblXAORDVst-LJmJJKT8gfFnNJDBGkkAEuP8mgeoamHal8C_hEckn4a/s320/20220910_140032.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />There has only really been one little bit of crafting in recent weeks and this was a diamond wedding anniversary card for a couple from my previous church. I didn't have much in the way of appropriate colours, but was quite pleased with how the card turned out.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBE7WyA_BzZiP2eIBO4pf4GYRjkw2CfUP6IXd5VoQEfCjoUGog1NSK3PQITMsrI72D4b3-prApK3a5vWlRaDdj-k2SmO-jKIG1DUGANrh3VBVSzhyO4bcprX4RhM6eJI8qJOETX24zqKnbXNswk30gwbTxgDueODQdp8ww78BHQ1ZEtSU4B0Zb8uHb/s4032/20220919_095425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBE7WyA_BzZiP2eIBO4pf4GYRjkw2CfUP6IXd5VoQEfCjoUGog1NSK3PQITMsrI72D4b3-prApK3a5vWlRaDdj-k2SmO-jKIG1DUGANrh3VBVSzhyO4bcprX4RhM6eJI8qJOETX24zqKnbXNswk30gwbTxgDueODQdp8ww78BHQ1ZEtSU4B0Zb8uHb/s320/20220919_095425.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BFLYp9HXIqTIIJaMtYtvBRxFqxQXgWfR3cik0OGbpOa4FD69_bVsHdoRhDhkGDUzKCzhVpxV-rGi3uf_Z8FD-J81OZ3PtO6c8i_NtGUhIbASthj-9yRv4EZXG_C0iOMQ2jyjIi6DdK9c9WdQ_F1mKqngWUYhzXXGWann1ni5uzYQztWefDwITn2y/s4032/20220919_095439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BFLYp9HXIqTIIJaMtYtvBRxFqxQXgWfR3cik0OGbpOa4FD69_bVsHdoRhDhkGDUzKCzhVpxV-rGi3uf_Z8FD-J81OZ3PtO6c8i_NtGUhIbASthj-9yRv4EZXG_C0iOMQ2jyjIi6DdK9c9WdQ_F1mKqngWUYhzXXGWann1ni5uzYQztWefDwITn2y/s320/20220919_095439.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This has been quite the week for us in England as we shared in mourning our beloved Queen. At church we had our chapel open most of the time with a book of remembrance for people to sign, and then I stayed glued to the television for most of Monday, heading out for a swim after the final service at Windsor. The water was so still and beautiful that it felt perfect after the day of mourning.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBebFvbcY_bFLSAFzEAejIaTIeROrP8f9oiz8tcMzSCQalRGcl5ZiB979TwHRg-sDTpJSISpD-fP9eqPjqa5W1YkVafph2_Z1y4RxcQ4RbVg3nyqfP2Fdvu1qyHPGBl8pT-FtPwc0cBOXjlrlfyAlIl0PgQGHrs2w371FRk_KhgLycaVCWRl4ZZYWV/s4032/20220919_173152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBebFvbcY_bFLSAFzEAejIaTIeROrP8f9oiz8tcMzSCQalRGcl5ZiB979TwHRg-sDTpJSISpD-fP9eqPjqa5W1YkVafph2_Z1y4RxcQ4RbVg3nyqfP2Fdvu1qyHPGBl8pT-FtPwc0cBOXjlrlfyAlIl0PgQGHrs2w371FRk_KhgLycaVCWRl4ZZYWV/s320/20220919_173152.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qbWMLZKgmkhxKSXCkH7VbZK8I_VunlE5kNdW-H3MJqOEIv1qqgv0TQDe0JZgTrJJZU7qufhJhhwgYgniLp01sUfUDwZ1QbVfLCLiF4imK6uFGh7d0f03XbqDE8mHmwV9EKFkJ8Efi2xT_UiXE7gJt1Nk7hVTunzZLu8-QnCCnVPn9kZlotv-pgC6/s4032/20220919_173205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qbWMLZKgmkhxKSXCkH7VbZK8I_VunlE5kNdW-H3MJqOEIv1qqgv0TQDe0JZgTrJJZU7qufhJhhwgYgniLp01sUfUDwZ1QbVfLCLiF4imK6uFGh7d0f03XbqDE8mHmwV9EKFkJ8Efi2xT_UiXE7gJt1Nk7hVTunzZLu8-QnCCnVPn9kZlotv-pgC6/s320/20220919_173205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />That's all from me for now. I hope to see some of you in Shrewsbury.<p></p><p>With love & God Bless</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-63805812876318166362022-05-25T06:00:00.001+01:002022-05-25T06:00:00.193+01:00WOYWW 677<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog. It is time for another edition of What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday, the friendliest blog hop in the world, hosted by the lovely <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Julia</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiubIfvtPZHZ0VXTDFNo--gC9m2qCkU8S82ak1w7Xo5TXcAlQDIopPClRpBNkU-Ywqqb1GuxZPjMjLnmEgmZUp7zZpZpjBSQkCFe-9Stdg23cRPZ_ZzgW7bEu7Oe1HWUMuPTbQq1e_Zcs5JnnYHdss4UOZTPyfiqHLM_C28m_QGNiDrGjfl35I5N-I-/s3648/IMG_20220523_183139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiubIfvtPZHZ0VXTDFNo--gC9m2qCkU8S82ak1w7Xo5TXcAlQDIopPClRpBNkU-Ywqqb1GuxZPjMjLnmEgmZUp7zZpZpjBSQkCFe-9Stdg23cRPZ_ZzgW7bEu7Oe1HWUMuPTbQq1e_Zcs5JnnYHdss4UOZTPyfiqHLM_C28m_QGNiDrGjfl35I5N-I-/s320/IMG_20220523_183139.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />My workdesk has had a new large (enormous!) mouse mat put on it so that playing board & card games is easier and smoother. The mat hides all the nicks and dings that the desk has had through 20 years hard crafting which is an added bonus. In this photo you can see me mid game - the game is 'Coffee Roaster' which is a solitaire board game where you roast your coffee beans to try and brew the ideal cup of coffee. It is a fun premise that works well although I wish they did something similar for tea as I don't drink coffee at all!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QXBEWFLS7m3gPdmaMBKpPMuJ1UaUmcxw0Zu0iB2WgiM2SiUcyjwxEEH9LinQkHkYZM-WdcnO1Li21j133-UqikFeHKWR9vfKHHQInkmK82FyJCflE1mSZBgpUns9tNT4shyrTORImmG6PbtRti2Yy3UGjpKbz9ZjpDv5rGTDT6sH2-9lT6YNs6eI/s3648/IMG_20220524_170015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QXBEWFLS7m3gPdmaMBKpPMuJ1UaUmcxw0Zu0iB2WgiM2SiUcyjwxEEH9LinQkHkYZM-WdcnO1Li21j133-UqikFeHKWR9vfKHHQInkmK82FyJCflE1mSZBgpUns9tNT4shyrTORImmG6PbtRti2Yy3UGjpKbz9ZjpDv5rGTDT6sH2-9lT6YNs6eI/s320/IMG_20220524_170015.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />These are all the lovely ATCs that I received in our anniversary swap last week. Top row (left to right): Julia, Mary Anne, Cindy and Lyn. Second row: Angela, Angela, Ali & Helen. Third row: Diana, Jan, Annie and jo, and the bottom row is Catriona. They are all so beautiful and different from each other. Each a special treasure that I will enjoy immensely. Thank you all so much.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtcy1YQKzToxzaci4SPLvb8AFFe3IESrgxj95vpq6ZywkMCvWv66-16CWX7FVJNUsfO0rQbqjRwLa2c1ko1SLvMDIcC3nH7HLHO6uBBN0CCxV-4jNSKr47I2CHJ7By3Ki4Y0vnw_Ivnw4dyGjAmcbEQtiNtkTa3yHF4iNRCcSeQIQAxMQUya9xfeYB/s4000/P5223214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtcy1YQKzToxzaci4SPLvb8AFFe3IESrgxj95vpq6ZywkMCvWv66-16CWX7FVJNUsfO0rQbqjRwLa2c1ko1SLvMDIcC3nH7HLHO6uBBN0CCxV-4jNSKr47I2CHJ7By3Ki4Y0vnw_Ivnw4dyGjAmcbEQtiNtkTa3yHF4iNRCcSeQIQAxMQUya9xfeYB/s320/P5223214.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />I haven't had any time to craft this week as I have been busily sanding and painting the kitchen with a mist coat ready for the final colour selection. My shoulders ache like mad but it is nice to have made some progress. Needless to say I have also managed to swim a little as well so I will leave you with a picture of me playing in my local waterfall - it is one of my favourite places. <p></p><p>Take care and have a good week everyone,</p><p>With love & God Bless,<br />Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-64074543672237798412022-05-18T06:00:00.006+01:002022-05-18T06:00:00.313+01:00WOYWW676 - 13th Anniversary edition!<p> Wowee! It has been 13 years since the lovely Julia started What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday - the friendliest blog hop in the world. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sTkorMAkEjuZ_rti_jxxcKcQtvucF0SsMMsIpcPstKZDpfYYZWYkbtqeQ4PDQffIPf9xhaztCkFefHONFzvp0w8nkRWpEjGE54AEn9HysWCrKV4hUskwdzxaYKs_Z6sNzvXOkao8D3QNHOAlCoBRWHUQLHnbgck7DPBvZn4b9TrHs8XPtqmT47ka/s1024/13%20years%20a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sTkorMAkEjuZ_rti_jxxcKcQtvucF0SsMMsIpcPstKZDpfYYZWYkbtqeQ4PDQffIPf9xhaztCkFefHONFzvp0w8nkRWpEjGE54AEn9HysWCrKV4hUskwdzxaYKs_Z6sNzvXOkao8D3QNHOAlCoBRWHUQLHnbgck7DPBvZn4b9TrHs8XPtqmT47ka/s320/13%20years%20a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Over the years there have been wonderful friendships made simply through the power of the internet with the occasional meet up. I joined just around the 1st year anniversary, and had a four year hiatus somewhere in the middle (because LIFE), but I do love being part of this community.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqH_gUvqD1g-toips709Ca64gdvtgszTTs4VsV_IhYglyWxKE0JuAnI_NvlHWSgElYsh3zctLdvp8Q9E-atfpltbXeFWg9h-Xy_j-Q1jv80WLnfRbLaB2TmA-SwVw1xwdAxTGSrwgeXnx7sGpsvh3ueMjs39Jcxibr5mtuel_rXmdeY3toGBmbrPt/s3648/IMG_20220517_165126.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqH_gUvqD1g-toips709Ca64gdvtgszTTs4VsV_IhYglyWxKE0JuAnI_NvlHWSgElYsh3zctLdvp8Q9E-atfpltbXeFWg9h-Xy_j-Q1jv80WLnfRbLaB2TmA-SwVw1xwdAxTGSrwgeXnx7sGpsvh3ueMjs39Jcxibr5mtuel_rXmdeY3toGBmbrPt/s320/IMG_20220517_165126.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Anyway - here is my desk! I have actually been crafting for once, using stickers to make some quick and simple notecards. You can see the stickers, the cards in process, my metal ruler, craft knife and my nearly empty mug of tea.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii24JkKIUoPFza-7x56nuCGhP-anowhbco3kcx0aO76Yq4olGn08HtwvPJGIuTNJfhmGDATd6Akzdb_GBeBR_wCFbThNlrvqd0S0NvHSj8GYc4xgbyiYeFzYh4-Ft4Zh969s45bSI_k-aUP23G-LSsOmFYBd9WRShFo4qB7828pGiUUrJh-PpM7jiB/s4000/P5163182.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii24JkKIUoPFza-7x56nuCGhP-anowhbco3kcx0aO76Yq4olGn08HtwvPJGIuTNJfhmGDATd6Akzdb_GBeBR_wCFbThNlrvqd0S0NvHSj8GYc4xgbyiYeFzYh4-Ft4Zh969s45bSI_k-aUP23G-LSsOmFYBd9WRShFo4qB7828pGiUUrJh-PpM7jiB/s320/P5163182.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />That is the only crafting that has happened this week as other than work, I have spent my time prepping walls for painting (sanding and polyfilling), playing games and swimming.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwCAXgA5KsdPbFTKfv0us5Op986Sz2N7cUpgrxiqCXTqwHEAFdHG-CNCSKxM8ASH2XEX60u22iJeCddnVOgY8SDfkMwdhg64iJ19XNc_FoKm3-SwCU1P1tgqwx_lfTUQUTh3M-BcbAPcVCepH7tG_fc1wloLMWwLCkpCu5p5USmmh24MgOCsuC6R0/s4000/P5163188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwCAXgA5KsdPbFTKfv0us5Op986Sz2N7cUpgrxiqCXTqwHEAFdHG-CNCSKxM8ASH2XEX60u22iJeCddnVOgY8SDfkMwdhg64iJ19XNc_FoKm3-SwCU1P1tgqwx_lfTUQUTh3M-BcbAPcVCepH7tG_fc1wloLMWwLCkpCu5p5USmmh24MgOCsuC6R0/s320/P5163188.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4rR3FjETh3UPag1wmleBA9EWTY609jaeR7CATBj00hFMzgqv_uU094yid8L1T9FcqdUjToPtq-foFPT5eyd8KVz6a0gcWBlGrz85zTH5H_aYhUpAv1YQPT3UmmmUHhrVcHCU2ZqfxGD8YZEFD0nMG7lFqAhoDzedOfmQVE67wCkMEuvMTs_jnte_/s4000/P5163189.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4rR3FjETh3UPag1wmleBA9EWTY609jaeR7CATBj00hFMzgqv_uU094yid8L1T9FcqdUjToPtq-foFPT5eyd8KVz6a0gcWBlGrz85zTH5H_aYhUpAv1YQPT3UmmmUHhrVcHCU2ZqfxGD8YZEFD0nMG7lFqAhoDzedOfmQVE67wCkMEuvMTs_jnte_/s320/P5163189.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />We have a lot of both Canada and Graylag geese that tend to congregate at our local reservoirs and on Monday I was swimming when a whole lot of them flew over - they are a beautiful, if noisy, sight! That is all from me for now. I do have a few spare ATCs so if you haven't already agreed to swap with me and would like one, just let me know.<p></p><p>Take care, With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-21156218593911561252022-05-11T18:20:00.001+01:002022-05-11T18:20:40.358+01:00Better late than never... WOYWW 675<p> Well, I'm here - just! Sneaking in before the end of what has been a crazy day involving work, hospital visits (to a good friend) and graduation for some of my students. A large mug of tea and an evening off is in order!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIskOCkEAe2oeMpsE2JcD7DenVxYFu52byQE8QsYMIoJNG42zzm_hJGHHXwerkAysdPGf1CLpDC_0SHirUMVYZwkp8fj8HNwBFZgZ3I5jmJ6vel7RQ1g3SGn7uu0SXhdVAZJS2pqSF_Yk98bGajQ6zUAanuhe_XL4zuJtSaIVOlvWwIUl0w1mYDwVx/s3648/IMG_20220510_195124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIskOCkEAe2oeMpsE2JcD7DenVxYFu52byQE8QsYMIoJNG42zzm_hJGHHXwerkAysdPGf1CLpDC_0SHirUMVYZwkp8fj8HNwBFZgZ3I5jmJ6vel7RQ1g3SGn7uu0SXhdVAZJS2pqSF_Yk98bGajQ6zUAanuhe_XL4zuJtSaIVOlvWwIUl0w1mYDwVx/s320/IMG_20220510_195124.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is my desk as I left it last night.. trying to learn a new game called Eiyo. It is a fun little game, but challenging and I'm not 100% certain I have all the rules right for it yet... still some learning to do!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQd8g-6pejsfuQ-tAL508MJADIbJigmfzHCVAqQ-2D7zX-YRJHeEs_R_3bsVS341YQegH1srx-A9zbqmGL6CA3zkISMANxY2epUdicKKdup9mxAMwpBPskZy6dSrMnkV2139dos-r7KBM0bTEFsMg3fMClBAUYENUIjQLXhG6LOpQCO0LG_S0nkqF/s3648/IMG_20220507_134921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQd8g-6pejsfuQ-tAL508MJADIbJigmfzHCVAqQ-2D7zX-YRJHeEs_R_3bsVS341YQegH1srx-A9zbqmGL6CA3zkISMANxY2epUdicKKdup9mxAMwpBPskZy6dSrMnkV2139dos-r7KBM0bTEFsMg3fMClBAUYENUIjQLXhG6LOpQCO0LG_S0nkqF/s320/IMG_20220507_134921.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DHyVdid18O8F8puQg6cTmegHzj_kp0FXG9Kx4nd88RyqJz6tg-fkvYZ45sMXHU2SR-Ud0xiTJf7-EwWJ8CZsAl8N5RKIY4_HxKEGRCwneztHKNTU5YihAzGHr0DA_kX29QCsXRk6LzoLCqgVehxlxLXXCnTh2vgDXL_kaQ51tm58MAX3-yywbzWp/s3648/IMG_20220507_135405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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However, last weekend saw me in my glad rags in Doncaster Cathedral being licensed as a worship leader. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTN-tTK1Xw0RtxMvarJViYXet6qqs6vUUjBdLZLR9e5mXts_51-_-cmsM0IhIiPtj1PCLV3HGwVHIc38SPIlas1q7l5giZwcWsOxWQ57tU3VENlZyLJ2dlnupLA2LMHdurY28OMv1INlKREuW0fugGbKw-9Hcbwvw9-OP6aP1_GBsBhUVj_hPs5JV/s5632/IMG_20220507_165031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5632" data-original-width="4224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTN-tTK1Xw0RtxMvarJViYXet6qqs6vUUjBdLZLR9e5mXts_51-_-cmsM0IhIiPtj1PCLV3HGwVHIc38SPIlas1q7l5giZwcWsOxWQ57tU3VENlZyLJ2dlnupLA2LMHdurY28OMv1INlKREuW0fugGbKw-9Hcbwvw9-OP6aP1_GBsBhUVj_hPs5JV/s320/IMG_20220507_165031.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />The official photos aren't out yet, but here is a terrible one of me! That's all from me for now. Don't forget I do have some ATCs ready for swapping so if you want to swap and haven't let me know please do so. Take care, with Love & God Bless,<p></p><p>Caro</p><p>xxxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-47440930025056451292022-05-04T06:00:00.001+01:002022-05-04T06:00:00.170+01:00WOYWW 674<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog. Sorry that life got in the way last week and I was unable to join in with the wonderful blog hop that is <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">What's on your workdesk Wednesday</a> hosted by the lovely Julia, but I am back today!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndnpPGKc-jBTejmIhMt2DCfyNW55goaQtZYHWa33Jy6z42Ljk_ElilLQ5oSdG-oEBCp85ZLDW4bksy5BckBmFOqNHYLnOZAti3cObxPOSxeihw5fabCzMXrlcjbAtl0Xk-b310VAlL9z_bJHMBvfm8Jo7POccKDJecArZb2rXpfSI56jwoFzYOSpK/s3648/IMG_20220502_192110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndnpPGKc-jBTejmIhMt2DCfyNW55goaQtZYHWa33Jy6z42Ljk_ElilLQ5oSdG-oEBCp85ZLDW4bksy5BckBmFOqNHYLnOZAti3cObxPOSxeihw5fabCzMXrlcjbAtl0Xk-b310VAlL9z_bJHMBvfm8Jo7POccKDJecArZb2rXpfSI56jwoFzYOSpK/s320/IMG_20220502_192110.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here is my desk as it was yesterday early evening. It is slightly chaotic as I was busy making ATCs for the up coming 13th anniversary of WOYWW. You can see stamps, ink pads, pens, etc, but I have hidden the actual cards! If anyone would like to do an additional swap with me please let me know in the comments.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWwGKW9plxXfa_uZPequCNU0TVgntcNWcCAZkNFGqJr-h_D-EPQyRRD-NQPWhRZoMh6dmBCtirg-sDbBxgiDpMy9l0z_PaFD7CMbx3Wx4emXbzBjLamfvzw9PZVqLWLsgioJLSE6Chhj_lfikCAYva-qNvaKzfHBcaJcGZu259kalpwBNZRMGRk05J/s3648/IMG_20220427_182432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWwGKW9plxXfa_uZPequCNU0TVgntcNWcCAZkNFGqJr-h_D-EPQyRRD-NQPWhRZoMh6dmBCtirg-sDbBxgiDpMy9l0z_PaFD7CMbx3Wx4emXbzBjLamfvzw9PZVqLWLsgioJLSE6Chhj_lfikCAYva-qNvaKzfHBcaJcGZu259kalpwBNZRMGRk05J/s320/IMG_20220427_182432.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />In addition to the ATCs I made a birthday card for my swimming companion appropriately featuring a mermaid. Confession time, I can't remember where the stamp came from.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZXQSrgaoWqr43jshF7NXzq718dgxDPQsDKkn6q62c6ujCJsWQvlCDdTXSUdJKZ_JMoiBYMbPYCiHHImiPmwhOz4CUBlwIGp5f9CIMiT-bExF6MvUE5rKFUiqTQnTXGb0hrNlsHyKeSfgpsNy2iyCVng5kIsPm2JRmpZ6a9tEtu-T6VyWO7qmwKDd/s3648/IMG_20220503_165418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZXQSrgaoWqr43jshF7NXzq718dgxDPQsDKkn6q62c6ujCJsWQvlCDdTXSUdJKZ_JMoiBYMbPYCiHHImiPmwhOz4CUBlwIGp5f9CIMiT-bExF6MvUE5rKFUiqTQnTXGb0hrNlsHyKeSfgpsNy2iyCVng5kIsPm2JRmpZ6a9tEtu-T6VyWO7qmwKDd/s320/IMG_20220503_165418.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86uGRcdVpuaCypAyOTWzBp8T6PRLgKLEARIu_V_vmkiIxFYdnChL44WmfifL982XIT7PbpZSzYddxjqGLMvqXwXWdUDi2CjR4ONr3dyrnowYYPbW6EWNVhopOic5EHfa_3U9k1sBYTFH9PAzNs-5P_Ge-I3tw4anG13zBmmgI-OKSbC8o73LsHs4E/s3648/IMG_20220503_165425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2XuaVVHGfB9SJVgeqiL-0McC4C5fZzZK8-76oQmdDthvqmiPL92Wg5pKEoYvtfUzPCorAmPDHyrUL9cD4xcyhJM-D-AgPPFSmF186MyZs_IrVL1lA8q16GkDwXWpBzox5ZPbA5MlW9SIGE-EjxDm_j16FBFsazUkGbYXdxDMDxleJNf44OLNUjDQE/s320/IMG_20220427_201816.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p>I will leave you with this photo of Alex terrorising me in the kitchen - he wore this to walk to a friend's house surprising a lot of people along the way! Take care and stay safe everyone, don't forget to let me know if you want to swap an ATC with me.<div>With love & God Bless,</div><div>Caro</div><div>xxx</div>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-56478952682465250602022-04-13T09:32:00.001+01:002022-04-13T09:32:38.169+01:00WOYWW 671<p> Happy Wednesday everyone, and Happy Easter. Apologies for missing last week, but I was in the midst of sermon writing for Palm Sunday and simply didn't have time to post. Having completed all my church commitments for the time being I am now able to join in with <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">Julia's What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday</a>, the longest running and friendliest blog hop of them all. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLp3fniy6SXE2D4u3uIoROxUYr64Y6B-kiBqGY1TpzrulE85NQCxKt_g7-_Mynw5hhf0H5_6GmkqtmDX9hTT3F5bFYh1nr4bmIm9SY7YPvAkoj_krN-og3LuTtu94khQTIUbpy13ObhGLr0GZdy66CT4V6GPG1xOjROrevH58VKGKHwmKf72831CD/s3648/IMG_20220413_085301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLp3fniy6SXE2D4u3uIoROxUYr64Y6B-kiBqGY1TpzrulE85NQCxKt_g7-_Mynw5hhf0H5_6GmkqtmDX9hTT3F5bFYh1nr4bmIm9SY7YPvAkoj_krN-og3LuTtu94khQTIUbpy13ObhGLr0GZdy66CT4V6GPG1xOjROrevH58VKGKHwmKf72831CD/s320/IMG_20220413_085301.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here is my desk, and for once there has actually been crafting going on! As I am on annual leave I have had a chance to try and catch up with my diary (photos will have to come later). As I was nearly three months behind this is taking some time, but it feels so good to start to do it. The words were all there (they get written every night) but the photos needed sorting and printing. You can see my diary, my bullet journal, my mug of tea and various pens and stickers in this photo.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0s-1d3wbwOA1aqCM_Wtitqx7-67PUMopbPAAwK0ueFaaUMVwMmQ81tV6P04SJ8AE0uai_ymRG2pbK51nACd6ZNVFmFXfVE3p-5WTWwaHETVBGP0BP_rUneulUIVdc40RMZLYinRYCgvbnx39BevXjq2mzjHNmH3-bSCKGJvH1x2xZZ3mZePZZMd2S/s3648/IMG_20220403_173542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0s-1d3wbwOA1aqCM_Wtitqx7-67PUMopbPAAwK0ueFaaUMVwMmQ81tV6P04SJ8AE0uai_ymRG2pbK51nACd6ZNVFmFXfVE3p-5WTWwaHETVBGP0BP_rUneulUIVdc40RMZLYinRYCgvbnx39BevXjq2mzjHNmH3-bSCKGJvH1x2xZZ3mZePZZMd2S/s320/IMG_20220403_173542.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTbPwDCCv2ABS0Gxbmenw25z-9W6prP6jXF6mi_YrCTrlcpqHlPEsrJXMc35RC0jX3Gh6QJTlkEN_vAWOJRozMQarViPFjMKZoYG-8Q9Gyhr901jJjGxezMtYAiV3-2XwWNyjXdzHHgjFA3y3Uo3nhDpLjvok32JpP7GR1yj1-7fdXRJ6cjL6uNYR/s3648/IMG_20220407_112929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5632" data-original-width="4224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWGSo7LKzGawzj1GHIPa3G2mOJoXuG-GJs9uYhxrDoUTZK27J-pELGr8HRRc6uAQCvhwkiGcLP-8R-6F2z5HDOpg9tL0O1TWEzP3U-j-JArUzfS0szzaizGGBCTBG69gngky1PMkx83htUOEAMpkpMLikePuN4aP3IkI1HspPYf-hzkNrQXjSjhQp/s320/IMG_20220408_150442.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Alex had a very quiet and simple birthday this week spending the day mostly mooching on the sofa although he did go go-karting, and see a friend for an hour or so.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAeRm8ItWTjVRpW7alCwEdZRaHbAvW2lCRzOMaWyeLrfG79SiFeboRpMzYSoSHNDbQMwte6Prjl1mpmKZ-luwRhiQ5TTIXvDQsYNAGJMQmfHyCZpnDjKP4OT8Om9QUIOmH5ldwBx26_WPeUPYAqub73uYh8-MJym2ebR9MPo-wy-2ZdxWuWJsIDLR/s4000/P4052873.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAeRm8ItWTjVRpW7alCwEdZRaHbAvW2lCRzOMaWyeLrfG79SiFeboRpMzYSoSHNDbQMwte6Prjl1mpmKZ-luwRhiQ5TTIXvDQsYNAGJMQmfHyCZpnDjKP4OT8Om9QUIOmH5ldwBx26_WPeUPYAqub73uYh8-MJym2ebR9MPo-wy-2ZdxWuWJsIDLR/s320/P4052873.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />I am still swimming and the water is slowly beginning to warm up meaning I can stay in for longer. This photo is of me in our local plunge pool, getting a back massage from the waterfall! That is all from me for now. Take care and I hope you all have a very Happy Easter.<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-75605631151244622602022-03-30T08:49:00.001+01:002022-03-30T08:49:26.680+01:00WOYWW 669<p> How is it Wednesday already?! Well my calendar tells me it is so it must be time for What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday. The answer this morning is "not a lot"... I am working from home today so it is just my laptop and a mug of tea (boring!).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR49hfnfEWOUbgqNaj7eZpz5dus1db9ZnEvSCeQzYbecofOfQ3NTRvDcRtLd1BBHTuZ5LiPDBHWspxAAh_eXvI4EGXwDIb1CayBMoxL1pyS8M7ybWObfsqUAI8f338FLNe4U0RrUtwrBADzPZfInHmrukxgWkFD9c_-lZk6qGsUtBG3sZOlfYQci3M/s3648/IMG_20220326_183006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR49hfnfEWOUbgqNaj7eZpz5dus1db9ZnEvSCeQzYbecofOfQ3NTRvDcRtLd1BBHTuZ5LiPDBHWspxAAh_eXvI4EGXwDIb1CayBMoxL1pyS8M7ybWObfsqUAI8f338FLNe4U0RrUtwrBADzPZfInHmrukxgWkFD9c_-lZk6qGsUtBG3sZOlfYQci3M/s320/IMG_20220326_183006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />However, yesterday evening after work, there was a game in play. This was my mothers day present - it is a board game called Calico and can be played by up to 4 players, and there is also a solo mode. It is a gentle puzzly type of game where you draw tiles out of a bag and have to choose which ones you will place on your board to make up your quilt. If you get a certain number of particular pattern you will persuade a cat to come and lie on your board, if you get three of a colour close together then you can have a button to add to your quilt. There are also different tile conditions you need to meet to score higher points. I love the artwork and premise and am slowly improving my score!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuefzVDW3M_mlzIrPH71EeKwDYneVSLz2NaIpSHxDVBL_Ro5H1m5EeqBF0nQ-k0vq8aydL02gGzMdWDz4afJOVUUk8eqJT-omub8UI9arcuzmmr7Z3dPPDI6PnGb8eWVAB8a0eUtn9d7DxSh7GX6tS1g5UQz41tYnRDlaqCgdJnZDcE2HqnTGCBK3p/s3648/IMG_20220324_081948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuefzVDW3M_mlzIrPH71EeKwDYneVSLz2NaIpSHxDVBL_Ro5H1m5EeqBF0nQ-k0vq8aydL02gGzMdWDz4afJOVUUk8eqJT-omub8UI9arcuzmmr7Z3dPPDI6PnGb8eWVAB8a0eUtn9d7DxSh7GX6tS1g5UQz41tYnRDlaqCgdJnZDcE2HqnTGCBK3p/s320/IMG_20220324_081948.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />There has only been a tiny bit of crafting this week making two identical mothers day cards to hastily get in the post.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2WeIYtrUyHz-Pgvh0DKI-g-hLcr0uuzRYTt81k448gfc_CD9Uh0B34Up9fN_JQ1SgsaQl2m0o1tlIYXfBCsO7_fMHu3Uj5zGC1Sum4mDQ_L_VHtL_m5OFBUq4-828wngwkqTaXRefY7aiCONxaUiorv0TV9hLGEio3N5oqLbUBwYg5Xby0PDObai/s5632/IMG_20220326_122742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4224" data-original-width="5632" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2WeIYtrUyHz-Pgvh0DKI-g-hLcr0uuzRYTt81k448gfc_CD9Uh0B34Up9fN_JQ1SgsaQl2m0o1tlIYXfBCsO7_fMHu3Uj5zGC1Sum4mDQ_L_VHtL_m5OFBUq4-828wngwkqTaXRefY7aiCONxaUiorv0TV9hLGEio3N5oqLbUBwYg5Xby0PDObai/s320/IMG_20220326_122742.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />As I was on duty in church on Sunday morning (I am not a morning person at the best of times and having to be in church by 8.30 when the clocks went forward was tough!) we decided to celebrate Mothering Sunday on a Saturday and went out for a lovely family meal. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0asRUerMqDkHNc16whuUm_MBQJewtwGTAY0FUd57ltdlPfIcfGhMWHkCkbJmLywEaK358Lqi71qLM7t2ea7LJCV5yoL-rDKFLErc1KwxaVdZbgNwDw2A1fXuHc7mg7QnxJN7UomkhwBmBUPuwIHMuCgtdlw54LowXBEwYcK6Am3ZrXTeZCt3_oTY3/s5632/IMG_20220326_122736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5632" data-original-width="4224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0asRUerMqDkHNc16whuUm_MBQJewtwGTAY0FUd57ltdlPfIcfGhMWHkCkbJmLywEaK358Lqi71qLM7t2ea7LJCV5yoL-rDKFLErc1KwxaVdZbgNwDw2A1fXuHc7mg7QnxJN7UomkhwBmBUPuwIHMuCgtdlw54LowXBEwYcK6Am3ZrXTeZCt3_oTY3/s320/IMG_20220326_122736.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />That's all from me for now... Alex has exams this week so the levels of stress are fairly high here (ADHD means concentration is hard!) and he needs support with revision so I will visit when I can. Take care, and stay safe everyone,<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-70352979815339301362022-03-23T08:56:00.001+00:002022-03-23T08:56:45.599+00:00WOYWW 668<p> Hello and Welcome back to my blog. After a hiatus of two weeks it is time to join in again with Julia's wonderful <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday</a> blog hop - the friendliest blog hop in the world. My apologies for missing last week, but I spent the week sanding and painting our study (my craft area is in a corner of this) to get it back to normal following the house renovation. it is just so nice after nearly a year to have one room completed!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMhZgxeBadK7NgLvY1W8oT5xgo1HClJgW3xokNn0v-LtiX7d7TpqV4CnsqSeM7oDKKr8Y5cG-BAcBWemHwiKjjv72_6oH8H8kBvezFUNct-ra-UgW4SV6dKi3HIyLJ9tAqVnnJB48lvsvYl9vmTMhfxM8xVEfdeJiKkZRr5KgAZtFJeNfweSQiXWl/s3648/IMG_20220322_195554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMhZgxeBadK7NgLvY1W8oT5xgo1HClJgW3xokNn0v-LtiX7d7TpqV4CnsqSeM7oDKKr8Y5cG-BAcBWemHwiKjjv72_6oH8H8kBvezFUNct-ra-UgW4SV6dKi3HIyLJ9tAqVnnJB48lvsvYl9vmTMhfxM8xVEfdeJiKkZRr5KgAZtFJeNfweSQiXWl/s320/IMG_20220322_195554.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here is my desk as it was last night - it is back in its proper place and most of its contents are back in place as well. Visible and in use on my desk are my trusty mug of tea, my ipad and another game. This one is called Cartographers and essentially you are map makers and cards dictate what you put on the map but it is essentially up to you where you place it, and you are trying to get as high a score as possible with cards telling you how you can score (different cards each time). This is a really gentle stress free game and can be played multiplayer or solo so is perfect for me. I quite like a gentle 15 minute game at the end of the day.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr96dpHsxVRseeHW3hDqabNpobuNxZ9kcoRdfiWvUvPoApcYuyCMUH86gAdMzz8K6_MPNPc7yIpEP73qGgpXobXxV5_HXxCir7T1j2g1ltX45hsg9iq4O9C6m1tgpje14WLTZb59CFm9ToyBHTmVKlIQF-qiJNu1EUdXEGoE3uj8vsmVabtO0uyb30/s3648/IMG_20220323_082620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr96dpHsxVRseeHW3hDqabNpobuNxZ9kcoRdfiWvUvPoApcYuyCMUH86gAdMzz8K6_MPNPc7yIpEP73qGgpXobXxV5_HXxCir7T1j2g1ltX45hsg9iq4O9C6m1tgpje14WLTZb59CFm9ToyBHTmVKlIQF-qiJNu1EUdXEGoE3uj8vsmVabtO0uyb30/s320/IMG_20220323_082620.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />There hasn't been much in the way of crafting (the desk went back in yesterday!) but I have done a couple more pages of collaging - this time in purple!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pIUjNblOG-c-ugZVf-ET_NOGUwanMHSFXJGjHRVAH8YboEfojhaw6KM3rMd5dzlXEcGi5qMp9JJ7nEr6vb1Rm01p0syxSmiFd-8s8goquzPiwxjRxg7-lz5aZJX4wfWQ11p7JCiXwzT9ypEdSEvvEIzWg7jW8nZrU8baqwq2GlESjP1dxA34ObmX/s4000/P3092491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pIUjNblOG-c-ugZVf-ET_NOGUwanMHSFXJGjHRVAH8YboEfojhaw6KM3rMd5dzlXEcGi5qMp9JJ7nEr6vb1Rm01p0syxSmiFd-8s8goquzPiwxjRxg7-lz5aZJX4wfWQ11p7JCiXwzT9ypEdSEvvEIzWg7jW8nZrU8baqwq2GlESjP1dxA34ObmX/s320/P3092491.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYxiMSQ5BxZ1bd5HZF4XN8paDc5zwq34HaNnN2qj4EMXNBKaVzQj7wtsFLt1d4wXo1mjY6As527dDuxISKttm13BKZmlnZl2jHpzesAkmsjOOD2D-508B6TkVqe2fqAgzDOhhR5c_qbUcA_-asK2Iu3l3UAsW14kddgzbipity2lez75OGlbTf1MC/s4000/P3142572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYxiMSQ5BxZ1bd5HZF4XN8paDc5zwq34HaNnN2qj4EMXNBKaVzQj7wtsFLt1d4wXo1mjY6As527dDuxISKttm13BKZmlnZl2jHpzesAkmsjOOD2D-508B6TkVqe2fqAgzDOhhR5c_qbUcA_-asK2Iu3l3UAsW14kddgzbipity2lez75OGlbTf1MC/s320/P3142572.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4il88Qd6uri-nsZd0n2vENPAJyEEry5XhX5VIxeydWm05btxaEEsCtpdt118whnSDo4sQzagvCIkEH78h3f32d9v6YNVjCEIo_SGEHcgK3hhKgH-TtxKTV0MDDkX9ad6i6K9mcLQ9Ch1HZL7VXvqQ7Cv6u1_qsWVfnGKSVbWnghN29r9nuloQOyg/s4000/P3212640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4il88Qd6uri-nsZd0n2vENPAJyEEry5XhX5VIxeydWm05btxaEEsCtpdt118whnSDo4sQzagvCIkEH78h3f32d9v6YNVjCEIo_SGEHcgK3hhKgH-TtxKTV0MDDkX9ad6i6K9mcLQ9Ch1HZL7VXvqQ7Cv6u1_qsWVfnGKSVbWnghN29r9nuloQOyg/s320/P3212640.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpvqVNgn1l4jEmmpO-HAaH5OBr5YH3lvhbVQdzBLyNT95ZIQGsn4YFV3mLqcmW6ALwpozzzJdWCy-K-czighg4TuZVFIEt9X8NM2h1UdMItb4NtOxz-CnGRwF4f1vAvj7Zif1c_ebA6qZ_MPy68QzaA0sxM541DAnm4Eww1YvDHcpx9OBB23hK30n/s4000/P3212659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpvqVNgn1l4jEmmpO-HAaH5OBr5YH3lvhbVQdzBLyNT95ZIQGsn4YFV3mLqcmW6ALwpozzzJdWCy-K-czighg4TuZVFIEt9X8NM2h1UdMItb4NtOxz-CnGRwF4f1vAvj7Zif1c_ebA6qZ_MPy68QzaA0sxM541DAnm4Eww1YvDHcpx9OBB23hK30n/s320/P3212659.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Yes, I am still swimming and the water is slightly warming - it is now around 7 degrees in most places. I have played under the waterfall and swam in lakes over the past few weeks, which has all been good for the soul. That is all from me for now. Keeping it short and sweet as Julia likes. Do take care and stay safe. My prayers are with you all,<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-87270619922359120422022-03-09T09:48:00.003+00:002022-03-09T09:48:34.651+00:00WOYWW 666<p> Welcome to my blog for another edition of what's on your workdesk Wednesday hosted by the lovely Julia. I don't mind telling you that number made me start a little! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxLyZnc1THsQfJmnOhH8m7vqnlS5myseyulCeWEyFfwHi5DeH36RMxsV3X7awBLoL_coKVmRo5zE9RWfQb6KCYoRyb4ETqJLFpV02pW337vVlS2VfTEfEd5KOC2PrttSLdn3YhU53vXE5oidUudunOD5AG_gDfTOlZbgK2u1xk4UnzNgNRK5AXCiNI=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxLyZnc1THsQfJmnOhH8m7vqnlS5myseyulCeWEyFfwHi5DeH36RMxsV3X7awBLoL_coKVmRo5zE9RWfQb6KCYoRyb4ETqJLFpV02pW337vVlS2VfTEfEd5KOC2PrttSLdn3YhU53vXE5oidUudunOD5AG_gDfTOlZbgK2u1xk4UnzNgNRK5AXCiNI=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here is my desk, still not back to normal although things have improved and all the plastering in our study has been completed so it is just sanding and painting and we can put things back. In the meantime my desk is moving round the room. Today, instead of crafting underway you can see a card game. I love board games and card games, but Tim and Alex are not so keen, so I now have a small selection of games that can be played solo for whenever I am in the mood. This one, Sprawlopolis, is my most recent one - at only 18 cards it is fiendishly difficult to beat - I have played it about 12 times and won twice!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9YA439GvFvD6jMH85I0Fa7PCff27Z5IIDFk3JHq9T-3794Hctl9ZrxYIGuOfAqTfExaxJ3hDf_zzc9byt92TUeYRwvvL4sjtbrwaX1F06h7f6Q90Ho2cteNSVN4sA6QwEXfmV2umxkFlBw4onmpFslZVbOGpmDoCiMub8I34F5D0UEbiDfslK7n06=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9YA439GvFvD6jMH85I0Fa7PCff27Z5IIDFk3JHq9T-3794Hctl9ZrxYIGuOfAqTfExaxJ3hDf_zzc9byt92TUeYRwvvL4sjtbrwaX1F06h7f6Q90Ho2cteNSVN4sA6QwEXfmV2umxkFlBw4onmpFslZVbOGpmDoCiMub8I34F5D0UEbiDfslK7n06=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHVinH6bGIdzVkmP3KnjMW2ldGLR7guVwhvHN6G8UPRm8sOvFqrLMqZQG36_plcAz0Elz9hNGGv3Lu9wCXJuSiQQOVhgZ3OCkgfGgneKPPfzzLeNwGDiguYcAtgJW_5I-OLodhwyEGoeZ6VHh67dFC245FaPA0b6aIVAVyoynZlOOk45LF4qwiEwS3=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHVinH6bGIdzVkmP3KnjMW2ldGLR7guVwhvHN6G8UPRm8sOvFqrLMqZQG36_plcAz0Elz9hNGGv3Lu9wCXJuSiQQOVhgZ3OCkgfGgneKPPfzzLeNwGDiguYcAtgJW_5I-OLodhwyEGoeZ6VHh67dFC245FaPA0b6aIVAVyoynZlOOk45LF4qwiEwS3=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />I have managed a little crafting over the past two weeks as you can see here... making slow progress on my series of collages. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNCG1vzR5-XBxYlexWFn7XRJsu7TqIlRouYY9ggVhX7C0B-eI36kPKG-gzztOZvzfRmR7n4uG6tjduZXDlZeQjs04lOtE2_v-EYvjNC5GEwEdTAOOjTkFfPHvBTItgemUgziAOypDIvUg7irgVDtrFnIalpeYe1o7ejvvIWiOqWp4UcpU3b9cuwe17=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNCG1vzR5-XBxYlexWFn7XRJsu7TqIlRouYY9ggVhX7C0B-eI36kPKG-gzztOZvzfRmR7n4uG6tjduZXDlZeQjs04lOtE2_v-EYvjNC5GEwEdTAOOjTkFfPHvBTItgemUgziAOypDIvUg7irgVDtrFnIalpeYe1o7ejvvIWiOqWp4UcpU3b9cuwe17=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />Since I last wrote we have had pancake day - Alex didn't try flipping a pancake this year but he did make some very nice ones although he insists on putting nutella, golden syrup, sprinkles, marshmallows and chocolate shavings all on the same pancake - soooo sickly!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibzF0aZItXWyjQy2FwQiljrTI0-2RP9ilYSWgXY7AGh8lN9L2WixTKFr6T1qfmFiz8Z9-roOOmuWUKZP6b1VRQ2v7H_NM0pJYZoLqjCd-k4Y-ecnQPXsKYFz-OIiAyAnwTsz1HDlrUdfRCjku325uMoDUKU5N32LF2tp-2s-TrVYP_8pOrE3JHKFvP=s3000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2561" data-original-width="3000" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibzF0aZItXWyjQy2FwQiljrTI0-2RP9ilYSWgXY7AGh8lN9L2WixTKFr6T1qfmFiz8Z9-roOOmuWUKZP6b1VRQ2v7H_NM0pJYZoLqjCd-k4Y-ecnQPXsKYFz-OIiAyAnwTsz1HDlrUdfRCjku325uMoDUKU5N32LF2tp-2s-TrVYP_8pOrE3JHKFvP=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />In the meantime, I have had some lovely swims. That is all from me for now. Take care and stay safe everyone,<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,<br />Caro</p><p>xxxxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-32203498339179868982022-02-23T06:00:00.002+00:002022-02-23T09:29:22.263+00:00WOYWW 664 (maybe?!)<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog.... it has been a while! Life (house renovations in the form of new windows throughout, COVID, and half-term) has meant that I have been unable to blog for a while, but here I am again and you are most likely here to see my desk.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1a1Z7hH0BBZC7KGJR1fcOOeURLbfurAO0GymD649giwcnsdnaYC5eDlE8sYGSYfOrwjG4iL9yPbAp97E5TmBOeqbVTgwL7S3R_KcIbAHZ4RKHk0C7orgGT4nmS9uXDK7nnv4jZQudB_t9gWPBEfVGly_2EuC-h4PKosqkXfRV5J5LHMMwqiUI9_92=s3648" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1a1Z7hH0BBZC7KGJR1fcOOeURLbfurAO0GymD649giwcnsdnaYC5eDlE8sYGSYfOrwjG4iL9yPbAp97E5TmBOeqbVTgwL7S3R_KcIbAHZ4RKHk0C7orgGT4nmS9uXDK7nnv4jZQudB_t9gWPBEfVGly_2EuC-h4PKosqkXfRV5J5LHMMwqiUI9_92=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />The observant among you will realise that this doesn't quite look right - this is because my desk is almost empty of all the pots and things that usually sit around the edge. This is due to a bit of a saga with the new windows that is hopefully sorted, but there is no point in putting the desk and all its gubbins back properly until the ceiling has been plastered and painted. In the meantime I have to cope without all my usual bits and pieces that are all put away. That doesn't mean that there has been no crafting - I do have access to a variety of things that means I can make collages and so I have set myself a challenge of creating 30 collages. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-JpSumfwoNOHwU2ql-YrbNsgvME3oGk8aPoyBsi3S1NpwD1PryiPy_fjHluax2jjzVKyTcQQkCC8utxc5GSChqfMvB41nYlwd8dO8HvIX59HKYx5D9EX8ro7iyig3g8XgLTLirEM8eE3BfqsBZ987xumDTjaG7p9yFIS13Avn2cz3HoXxdR24RnZ1=s3648" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-JpSumfwoNOHwU2ql-YrbNsgvME3oGk8aPoyBsi3S1NpwD1PryiPy_fjHluax2jjzVKyTcQQkCC8utxc5GSChqfMvB41nYlwd8dO8HvIX59HKYx5D9EX8ro7iyig3g8XgLTLirEM8eE3BfqsBZ987xumDTjaG7p9yFIS13Avn2cz3HoXxdR24RnZ1=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgctWygNsxYoKsfwzqlWBqAegBYMzqkrzI_890sGcmBKalM3eRsfd61BDEMdTUb3JIOGZW1PYqR4WAOHUNSaXLDDiQ01x46qpDPkyc2zlbyoVHzjqv0fPdEatuyTN30SCUGd4mTP43K9_t0jkufTYA97orJl4EnJC-hNOXdI9yi3BiJRBtJK_Pg0YQs=s3648" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghszvfbTEbGZE4ko2sWf21-6DAbKgOSTICqjyBao_6ygMNkTb7wJFWb6McT0cV_5SNs2eqlfha0HeKkMOlkSqOwOKUljtV2ODsmcrSfDTukIDlTXiB_IZAWW2GW9ycLC3VOf1NKZospmiUXQrDgj0n2OmIFi1f7Zi5BLfHjlDFTFA4dUBb8-1tnmEL=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />Covid put paid to me doing one a day in February which was the original idea, but I am having fun creating them whenever I am in the mood.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhndWfEyWmr-RinqblfSrhXfHexXYHd8lBg9u-ts3LwnpEWb6VGxfgS4i6Vab99sc24dTKTg6g_uP2YRlRJ9OHXIkzmhXLaMIQq721KKrT1E0Q8VEUFtun4xsxTRhpKnTM3SFUk8__WtO8Bo8YnC-FFcFdOfLI2bdFV3bmn59UpK63uMOmKJNoO6pmt=s3648" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhndWfEyWmr-RinqblfSrhXfHexXYHd8lBg9u-ts3LwnpEWb6VGxfgS4i6Vab99sc24dTKTg6g_uP2YRlRJ9OHXIkzmhXLaMIQq721KKrT1E0Q8VEUFtun4xsxTRhpKnTM3SFUk8__WtO8Bo8YnC-FFcFdOfLI2bdFV3bmn59UpK63uMOmKJNoO6pmt=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />Fortunately we were Covid free by half term so were able to head south to see Mum and my brother and his family. The storms have been a nightmare for my poor Mum - one of her big trees has come down, and another tree took out the power. She has been sleeping at different friends houses while trying to persuade the electricity company that her little hamlet is not on the same circuit as the village....4 days later she finally got power again.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSP7B8qgRWuGlgHUDRxuMk2iJ7VL4vYrbpRbSpskTYDvf-8WY2OrFpMhQlBKYntVPooM_BoNMTTxyo6scP10caTFtt-G277YuBm36Xyo0t4RBP0_0vWvxERFSC0Ys373j5ZAU7XBU_dh2pMqv6LJiYxN0JLAoau4idLpexaQvsqgPiSgjRcTXUIPfq=s3648" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSP7B8qgRWuGlgHUDRxuMk2iJ7VL4vYrbpRbSpskTYDvf-8WY2OrFpMhQlBKYntVPooM_BoNMTTxyo6scP10caTFtt-G277YuBm36Xyo0t4RBP0_0vWvxERFSC0Ys373j5ZAU7XBU_dh2pMqv6LJiYxN0JLAoau4idLpexaQvsqgPiSgjRcTXUIPfq=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />Alex meanwhile had Freezer camp in the midst of all the wind, snow and rain. He thoroughly enjoyed himself fortunately.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5EYBR46kN27OfH1SExwm4XjLZ1M9aHQh2Ux9cDkqRQni_kh8p4bYuYClmkVKUcnWDlPNzJw3FaN599ZfhI2Wo7ETXNQFmFEladl8Y4lfKh9MTQuqu9DzqBmfV45msNTtN-4UlfrVkq1FyKlG1c0tsgQCqVMQ_dFkR7jcFT6hImX6dIcMrk1Yig8Fs=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5EYBR46kN27OfH1SExwm4XjLZ1M9aHQh2Ux9cDkqRQni_kh8p4bYuYClmkVKUcnWDlPNzJw3FaN599ZfhI2Wo7ETXNQFmFEladl8Y4lfKh9MTQuqu9DzqBmfV45msNTtN-4UlfrVkq1FyKlG1c0tsgQCqVMQ_dFkR7jcFT6hImX6dIcMrk1Yig8Fs=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvAAzDBkIIp9Bkyb8fhjwFdEERyXFLo0XnSM67BLN_tbnFPqWamhiGM3FyW4F0cnK5Rpf2U2uUleHVigBUABcfQF8LjMtuALT8DSMLZEPix-9Xv14G_-mVSe6PI5CyBTxKrZR9UjDjo0aK7W1cWvCcWUOI_xvi_2sfeD8pmRFq6C6eZlxE_jHwfC36=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvAAzDBkIIp9Bkyb8fhjwFdEERyXFLo0XnSM67BLN_tbnFPqWamhiGM3FyW4F0cnK5Rpf2U2uUleHVigBUABcfQF8LjMtuALT8DSMLZEPix-9Xv14G_-mVSe6PI5CyBTxKrZR9UjDjo0aK7W1cWvCcWUOI_xvi_2sfeD8pmRFq6C6eZlxE_jHwfC36=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />I am finally back to full health and able to swim again which is a relief. I felt quite dry after 3 weeks out of the water! Anyway, that is enough babbling from me. I hope you are all safe and well. Do take care,<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,<br />Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-23764414759114098462022-01-19T09:43:00.001+00:002022-01-19T09:43:25.099+00:00WOYWW 659<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog for another edition of What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday hosted by the lovely <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">Julia</a>. I hope you are all doing well.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAGANdQi2pSuKEghGuDOdB0CPyM1eJ4u78Udbrhy5t2ftkJTLtKQgcZja53yjxXBzKzv_5Zra_QlJ_K0EOL0QPot2pEODOtdpTljvR2YE31sDz84xxLffRt7m_pMpNUvVEJ4p7u82BcjekQlD5NFVX5W5SSmjmmejs_JPpRakzoDpijBSXD4uuZEcj=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAGANdQi2pSuKEghGuDOdB0CPyM1eJ4u78Udbrhy5t2ftkJTLtKQgcZja53yjxXBzKzv_5Zra_QlJ_K0EOL0QPot2pEODOtdpTljvR2YE31sDz84xxLffRt7m_pMpNUvVEJ4p7u82BcjekQlD5NFVX5W5SSmjmmejs_JPpRakzoDpijBSXD4uuZEcj=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />My desk is very boring today! It is set up for work - I am mostly working from home unless I have to go into uni for teaching or student meetings so each day everything gets put away (or shoved to the side). You can see my large mug of tea - I don't function without tea - and two note books to one side. These are the books in which I write my meeting notes and to do lists, and any notes around things I am doing. Towards the righthand side of my desk at the back you can see a honeydukes mug which is full of sweets to keep me going when marking and doing internal quality assurance for assessments. I need the sugar boost!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxBruY9TMxVpspJizvpFoysgcmBVoPA62aipD1eexib3q-2ai2szt6DTmUfAU5hbkCdV3zsR6JYI7FTghFHVIakWf-OXrVBGw0_aM7CxcdG3KLRcRw1L2Qd15tZwd2uID1smDipyImVGgFKhF9LBds7nhgEoixMMU7T94e3k5R19E-hsVfj33H-_rK=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxBruY9TMxVpspJizvpFoysgcmBVoPA62aipD1eexib3q-2ai2szt6DTmUfAU5hbkCdV3zsR6JYI7FTghFHVIakWf-OXrVBGw0_aM7CxcdG3KLRcRw1L2Qd15tZwd2uID1smDipyImVGgFKhF9LBds7nhgEoixMMU7T94e3k5R19E-hsVfj33H-_rK=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmeId4heHaD9hNDsJKypTs2XX781hxN6fB1WUefax3tgxhVcpDFQhOUENX0OiFMGIvPiHIVGbFfB3Ml1H8NxGRS_KhoALXOPdAkPAI3Lahwg6khBWzYdxsIedDZ-3nzDJiTnEU55AmTJtaSRQpN1dMA7l9LTZOIUpC0B02jRksEhw1V1IfR9amBABm=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmeId4heHaD9hNDsJKypTs2XX781hxN6fB1WUefax3tgxhVcpDFQhOUENX0OiFMGIvPiHIVGbFfB3Ml1H8NxGRS_KhoALXOPdAkPAI3Lahwg6khBWzYdxsIedDZ-3nzDJiTnEU55AmTJtaSRQpN1dMA7l9LTZOIUpC0B02jRksEhw1V1IfR9amBABm=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />There has been very little crafting this week - just this page in my journal and keeping my bullet journal up to date. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGh-SI8LbSLcIAL6cgQDpMB7CPJH2uunGqktxT8_4ZoA2F8xie9DQFI7OStMHZi1N7_vpeYLmCSJuStnu5fLoLv7XEQfVAr04P6eev-WD_kIDnYlTY5TTo8WlHlMf77ELA_kxnfFxZj4fpUFanMRW-aCZhP-SRgUAoWWAmSkp88yybk5E_qgTuhFYn=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGh-SI8LbSLcIAL6cgQDpMB7CPJH2uunGqktxT8_4ZoA2F8xie9DQFI7OStMHZi1N7_vpeYLmCSJuStnu5fLoLv7XEQfVAr04P6eev-WD_kIDnYlTY5TTo8WlHlMf77ELA_kxnfFxZj4fpUFanMRW-aCZhP-SRgUAoWWAmSkp88yybk5E_qgTuhFYn=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOl2DNKXPKvDf-CtJthtXTPj8KuQRCWZGYZtPvrzJc1Lud5SyJI3bUrYfBOaky8TVJStA0fw0dTPGy68GLT1zndjPiv-ZvLEa7oVXe69Uj7xJu-vNvunaSydAFo4uc52QKELtbLI_fyiM7T_Q9kIKUpW_ra25k-AuQZSlSXcN5g7z5NcfU6lYsZzGi=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOl2DNKXPKvDf-CtJthtXTPj8KuQRCWZGYZtPvrzJc1Lud5SyJI3bUrYfBOaky8TVJStA0fw0dTPGy68GLT1zndjPiv-ZvLEa7oVXe69Uj7xJu-vNvunaSydAFo4uc52QKELtbLI_fyiM7T_Q9kIKUpW_ra25k-AuQZSlSXcN5g7z5NcfU6lYsZzGi=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwPVMzAHn2jTSu0KOJMGagsWybHFRi0CNr0WFDHzGi2ERF5px7XfOOURiF7Yym3xS_7PS6jXVTwoqC8v1AxBN7rvGQ8_2TjMvUYV7QVRvTf5Uug1-EiLZUmmn5M9sPbdB2lyYITtZDPnLRwjTPoW8q_cdCnqouy4NCwwa6CuqoawZ3UTkBb-u85tmq=s1440" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwPVMzAHn2jTSu0KOJMGagsWybHFRi0CNr0WFDHzGi2ERF5px7XfOOURiF7Yym3xS_7PS6jXVTwoqC8v1AxBN7rvGQ8_2TjMvUYV7QVRvTf5Uug1-EiLZUmmn5M9sPbdB2lyYITtZDPnLRwjTPoW8q_cdCnqouy4NCwwa6CuqoawZ3UTkBb-u85tmq=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJuv4AoFot1NjDlNV-oJiW8pGX1xxHUhcwmLxtDpKSasMGkdJF5e2MKgzeL2F-gohVUrLFS09fIsIyAjOAD3XTBCAQg_ZNbkWEuDsD_WIUMsInX1ismfJQfgtmC5Xe01M0aAPHknulaDYwRtfyqvMmoA-vCKijwBZF45eZDuM651AreJ4ELsOVttOg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJuv4AoFot1NjDlNV-oJiW8pGX1xxHUhcwmLxtDpKSasMGkdJF5e2MKgzeL2F-gohVUrLFS09fIsIyAjOAD3XTBCAQg_ZNbkWEuDsD_WIUMsInX1ismfJQfgtmC5Xe01M0aAPHknulaDYwRtfyqvMmoA-vCKijwBZF45eZDuM651AreJ4ELsOVttOg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />I have managed some beautiful swims this past week but my favourite was probably the full-moon swim on Monday evening. We swam by the light of the moon and it was wonderful. It wasn't the most peaceful of swims as everyone howled like wolves as we entered the water, but when I sawm away from the rest into the centre and lay back I could see all the star constellations and the moon was so incredibly bright. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKWWm5PIDMroQQ3YC9rJvuj3yDGTuKGgoMdZ2k4ZCSjh1nusk59wHkt-mMY_OfdlAjVVvgsOsw_bkIDpRE0QHug7w2SzLHg7epHgijbh4BsxBwpT1S654xhSdZZ7hm6UuyZJ4j2wu3AClZp8Yotc6h9XiTaH8q2y2jNeVcUzAohOc2peBqQg70xk6W=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKWWm5PIDMroQQ3YC9rJvuj3yDGTuKGgoMdZ2k4ZCSjh1nusk59wHkt-mMY_OfdlAjVVvgsOsw_bkIDpRE0QHug7w2SzLHg7epHgijbh4BsxBwpT1S654xhSdZZ7hm6UuyZJ4j2wu3AClZp8Yotc6h9XiTaH8q2y2jNeVcUzAohOc2peBqQg70xk6W=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZF4zstW9bAkpqkvw5Qwa1uHiXgt9l0Tsh8UiSoPA0BI8tSY2_zkpK1bfRFhuf4nd_bqzQBE4qaYYgzpyA8Yx46v5zFlIfx5MRoIvP1kQLz5wm3zzXohKLJ4EbTRX_xge_BOqzonraENV8DVYXW3cU80I4nApK52OFkvzUtSyBNuxtrgbVXumkdVzQ=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZF4zstW9bAkpqkvw5Qwa1uHiXgt9l0Tsh8UiSoPA0BI8tSY2_zkpK1bfRFhuf4nd_bqzQBE4qaYYgzpyA8Yx46v5zFlIfx5MRoIvP1kQLz5wm3zzXohKLJ4EbTRX_xge_BOqzonraENV8DVYXW3cU80I4nApK52OFkvzUtSyBNuxtrgbVXumkdVzQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div>Afterwards we had a small fire, and a couple played the North American Flute and drum which really added to the atmosphere. <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7kEQTegPyllMnqI81AsqtW6-tROPcOxhTdbPbDyS1hTY6R-s1kNukK3AUJ4RTYLBop8zP02dXfe3VqwChujMgx-fmeyRnmyD-E-xWy3Z3GO52I3CMu8BDrDnHIsc8pVC5CegmYYbGoiElKwNC9jf9qkm6W2aLH_mBh8CtBnGQfK0xd4aybVqzHFTP=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7kEQTegPyllMnqI81AsqtW6-tROPcOxhTdbPbDyS1hTY6R-s1kNukK3AUJ4RTYLBop8zP02dXfe3VqwChujMgx-fmeyRnmyD-E-xWy3Z3GO52I3CMu8BDrDnHIsc8pVC5CegmYYbGoiElKwNC9jf9qkm6W2aLH_mBh8CtBnGQfK0xd4aybVqzHFTP=s320" width="320" /></a></div>That's all from me for now. I hope you have a wonderful week,<p></p><p>With love & God bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-61571490166157152552022-01-12T09:32:00.002+00:002022-01-12T09:32:48.257+00:00WOYWW 658<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog for another edition of What's on Your Workdesk (<a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">WOYWW</a>). Firstly a massive apology for failing to comment on many people's blogs last week - life just got completely in the way... I ended up having to re-write my sermon a few times before I felt it was saying what I should! It went well in the end so was worth all the prep and re-writes. I hope you are all keeping well and I look forward to visiting everyone this week.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizpvE2ik3KBl0mTpw8LSDZ0BzpZ0yN-bKCX0Tho4woyfFGm2mEwZcZqx512B5_3Bl6L7X3zF7uP8PdwGvIyIkSE0RPelmrWebL0Dt_togmXj864WMwyk5_HMspNKXBnXQU6iaTk1q8MsgKpbncYk8a18JiFlYn0SN89ZTqFBfVDskkeBUx2NhS10jR=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizpvE2ik3KBl0mTpw8LSDZ0BzpZ0yN-bKCX0Tho4woyfFGm2mEwZcZqx512B5_3Bl6L7X3zF7uP8PdwGvIyIkSE0RPelmrWebL0Dt_togmXj864WMwyk5_HMspNKXBnXQU6iaTk1q8MsgKpbncYk8a18JiFlYn0SN89ZTqFBfVDskkeBUx2NhS10jR=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />Here is my desk as it was at 8.20am this morning (the crafting stuff is now away and I am starting to work at the same desk - it feels a bit like deja-vu). On here you can see my journals and my tea, and a box of washi stickers... my go to stickers for my bullet journal.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwp2qKR4oIpakUmlL4vv9JcyS_m6mtgvnAKswOpl1zrKa1EupyZHlaQ5n5HoXQSYrGvtHRq3WOAJWF-tp4x1lvQ--scLCS_FjHczJxlviMcnpri9ON8qbpkNvJs6HH6XdZNBxY40NgTfQ5RPFG5leUhWi_1r1IXIGr9LZ7ogB2LM4iqbG1rc66Jmsh=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwp2qKR4oIpakUmlL4vv9JcyS_m6mtgvnAKswOpl1zrKa1EupyZHlaQ5n5HoXQSYrGvtHRq3WOAJWF-tp4x1lvQ--scLCS_FjHczJxlviMcnpri9ON8qbpkNvJs6HH6XdZNBxY40NgTfQ5RPFG5leUhWi_1r1IXIGr9LZ7ogB2LM4iqbG1rc66Jmsh=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibdrVm_FeKyX9gFRRlRQ0nw2AocAA5oIl06edFLO8l2rgyOTuYa3EdpA3eecCePivg4x1kLKIQV-DLq0wfDMngk8Egurf051h_BoZPdw46OctHgpG47DLe6OaF48p0_GAtV55_KZJ-CGV_tTGjq9EV67c2R_NU6PEQEl5fAAHNA-VljP96NJkuqcxX=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibdrVm_FeKyX9gFRRlRQ0nw2AocAA5oIl06edFLO8l2rgyOTuYa3EdpA3eecCePivg4x1kLKIQV-DLq0wfDMngk8Egurf051h_BoZPdw46OctHgpG47DLe6OaF48p0_GAtV55_KZJ-CGV_tTGjq9EV67c2R_NU6PEQEl5fAAHNA-VljP96NJkuqcxX=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />I have had a little time for crafting this week so spent the little time I had setting up my new diary journal with the summary of last year and goals for the coming year. These are simple bullet journal style spreads with just pen and washi tape, but I like to have them at the back of my journal as a reminder. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeRKr5jbn5VAF2EgKp-ewwVA9Xhj6OfBVcVyR-28-eq89b7f9dLFY06kUzGNQQJuHOEUbV2zONhN5cF6HMciDYnMhVaU8NS7pIILMDrPJyjhEarQBIw3wp7GnDDtpqHc6OOcSA1O143cXwrW3VDESrqGvMkkwygraVJ2UR4U4yWs94-jikZPevXwz9=s5632" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5632" data-original-width="4224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeRKr5jbn5VAF2EgKp-ewwVA9Xhj6OfBVcVyR-28-eq89b7f9dLFY06kUzGNQQJuHOEUbV2zONhN5cF6HMciDYnMhVaU8NS7pIILMDrPJyjhEarQBIw3wp7GnDDtpqHc6OOcSA1O143cXwrW3VDESrqGvMkkwygraVJ2UR4U4yWs94-jikZPevXwz9=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxPYNDG14AWpDr5zxDmTbFoZefzbgevmGVJWRTYn1GxDrMqU_2hUUZ_iVXZMpe4AuLiXRlFVDlpqC90GKO0JqCdh2LdkL2b57SxPCXjrj7j9ieApDocNxXckyv9kOwQmnP9o1vztVv6oUdaW_xD18pEvXvLl68bO0BhsgShGryBELEnx9X_bZ8Yu_b=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxPYNDG14AWpDr5zxDmTbFoZefzbgevmGVJWRTYn1GxDrMqU_2hUUZ_iVXZMpe4AuLiXRlFVDlpqC90GKO0JqCdh2LdkL2b57SxPCXjrj7j9ieApDocNxXckyv9kOwQmnP9o1vztVv6oUdaW_xD18pEvXvLl68bO0BhsgShGryBELEnx9X_bZ8Yu_b=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLZQjNJUiCRGLfobDuIoxJNBaWKB6zqUTOZ3JgXyUqwff9q0y7_AGahbHeGK2_G5opu7SKOOFOJT4TT2Mb3eDBmb6X0D8_5bffmn4nwa6gt4zJUnoASAtFgtgAS5ZvudV8Z_snjqn6wGbz1J0O_g54QxzN4-Xm-Ul8dN9sIkgq_rrLAs9JoJ2HMdhq=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLZQjNJUiCRGLfobDuIoxJNBaWKB6zqUTOZ3JgXyUqwff9q0y7_AGahbHeGK2_G5opu7SKOOFOJT4TT2Mb3eDBmb6X0D8_5bffmn4nwa6gt4zJUnoASAtFgtgAS5ZvudV8Z_snjqn6wGbz1J0O_g54QxzN4-Xm-Ul8dN9sIkgq_rrLAs9JoJ2HMdhq=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcF3F1TAipgZddSVm0uo0hcI0pJ4QxDD2MJlO4AHvLmN7xSLmRxoQajbYKAXzoqT2_5rtsvlvUBslw3pIgA6AiDY89Ozf1YfFzcEKxO6vIwJaUykIkV5nsBaCxEtVLP4a2d0y5wtJjOZ0-l_CLZWWO5ayu7owKmu-nEgnqgTnPmWIz3PBvOcHBysRf=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcF3F1TAipgZddSVm0uo0hcI0pJ4QxDD2MJlO4AHvLmN7xSLmRxoQajbYKAXzoqT2_5rtsvlvUBslw3pIgA6AiDY89Ozf1YfFzcEKxO6vIwJaUykIkV5nsBaCxEtVLP4a2d0y5wtJjOZ0-l_CLZWWO5ayu7owKmu-nEgnqgTnPmWIz3PBvOcHBysRf=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5HXXtydj7MPiKXT7r9GbeF-ay5-KOnXEFlEz-MDLdQaP3tV2Rv4p0u3_Z3ZemMXkIXIErvoK9_UEtOCu1jcEZIYxaDD4ryOJb648PLvkBCN9Ho_7yMaAVyb78Is9WrRbP7XJFmIB2Y79bdkQi3pKmN_O0TRHeJAnwfvk5Fmwx9ashYIoITLgnTOwT=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5HXXtydj7MPiKXT7r9GbeF-ay5-KOnXEFlEz-MDLdQaP3tV2Rv4p0u3_Z3ZemMXkIXIErvoK9_UEtOCu1jcEZIYxaDD4ryOJb648PLvkBCN9Ho_7yMaAVyb78Is9WrRbP7XJFmIB2Y79bdkQi3pKmN_O0TRHeJAnwfvk5Fmwx9ashYIoITLgnTOwT=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM6D8VaRIg15BgckDHS_fBH2etf6JVr9r2mUIXu0lK6T28THpsv3MSupWoWHHLO_K19E8W7G1Xlce1qCtzf9FdFDdBGE5EEaJjI8CwkiSmnwShlb8dHQxibMxHtiVZBF2aQvSc6GovHr3-fv3tY78UGEeTQmU0Wz7KS8nm8iIZweCkHdijRzDxyERu=s5632" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5632" data-original-width="4224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM6D8VaRIg15BgckDHS_fBH2etf6JVr9r2mUIXu0lK6T28THpsv3MSupWoWHHLO_K19E8W7G1Xlce1qCtzf9FdFDdBGE5EEaJjI8CwkiSmnwShlb8dHQxibMxHtiVZBF2aQvSc6GovHr3-fv3tY78UGEeTQmU0Wz7KS8nm8iIZweCkHdijRzDxyERu=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />Some of you may have seen on Facebook, but Alex and I spent a happy afternoon at Chatsworth last weekend looking at the Christmas lights. It was beautiful and special to spend some quality time with him.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFUEXgiMDi6378Omh3ab5MRMfKVqWSktkw6CChuhFJNYJqcOw7lvs3NpjS1PjiCpOse60Ty6tvxqloUFMa9jJr0_9NDZPcuBLHm1U50uHDEBsvL4pPhEPsDpuKF2LurIijEzGNjNXuRjpd-vI6BmqSPSGeaiCVemMeygGF3-_k7q7l08AJaCDGr5yv=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFUEXgiMDi6378Omh3ab5MRMfKVqWSktkw6CChuhFJNYJqcOw7lvs3NpjS1PjiCpOse60Ty6tvxqloUFMa9jJr0_9NDZPcuBLHm1U50uHDEBsvL4pPhEPsDpuKF2LurIijEzGNjNXuRjpd-vI6BmqSPSGeaiCVemMeygGF3-_k7q7l08AJaCDGr5yv=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikLp_BKjA_9aPxC7YRph6045p6qx9EyrPYAK_Y_iUkw00aWIgvS3OUPCUitnGuP5UkYMHDGqM_JVciNeM81k5D7LrsdQZgte6UKNNfidGeC5V_3-1UnP1ylrBZnGE01TalGhj-ZAEVG-T9MaRKTKuunwEVzTnJlMihSFnGssCzJbQp77va5dVEGWXO=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikLp_BKjA_9aPxC7YRph6045p6qx9EyrPYAK_Y_iUkw00aWIgvS3OUPCUitnGuP5UkYMHDGqM_JVciNeM81k5D7LrsdQZgte6UKNNfidGeC5V_3-1UnP1ylrBZnGE01TalGhj-ZAEVG-T9MaRKTKuunwEVzTnJlMihSFnGssCzJbQp77va5dVEGWXO=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQM-Waz4MpfdziES-4ewabbJBvt5QgNGYpN-8KEkddAh9FG3QkHZiG58MVKs7SGDqieppMb0BMSk2Ui4akn2x-iFk6Mtfw5iE207NCfxqM_8JAtUvn83bhPMxNp3w0xdaIhGLfzU33e5DJ5riJy3qPtrRG2FyAJcN-NQ7uHgbFpEBg1CbHVjyPM6UI=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQM-Waz4MpfdziES-4ewabbJBvt5QgNGYpN-8KEkddAh9FG3QkHZiG58MVKs7SGDqieppMb0BMSk2Ui4akn2x-iFk6Mtfw5iE207NCfxqM_8JAtUvn83bhPMxNp3w0xdaIhGLfzU33e5DJ5riJy3qPtrRG2FyAJcN-NQ7uHgbFpEBg1CbHVjyPM6UI=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidYfX28dljgCxK1F9lH-wXDi92CY21r9EEH-7mXtXIA7-24Og1Bma8iFVkBMEFXim8OYY6AQbj-zTCnV3RaA1Ei2bFoCice8LW6AZ1TPcuTYp2O_UYXCxrH7I2mGOTB-vrVaT4meuX6mGzs0nrnw_UnJgvUFebUnQ556FvotqxEguMRFw0VNxuG7GT=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidYfX28dljgCxK1F9lH-wXDi92CY21r9EEH-7mXtXIA7-24Og1Bma8iFVkBMEFXim8OYY6AQbj-zTCnV3RaA1Ei2bFoCice8LW6AZ1TPcuTYp2O_UYXCxrH7I2mGOTB-vrVaT4meuX6mGzs0nrnw_UnJgvUFebUnQ556FvotqxEguMRFw0VNxuG7GT=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilmVFX33yxe_iB-dS2f0ZB5yzGOSXQ_wyViZhO1M7VxPrch423j9BLu9-9L5OS8fsuWNGGP-j1XXO1RFcm8ylA5ZcyCoFLlNRS_4FOZLpqleqhL9hEwFSp4yk6aMmPCxdJJYTYTM_MZzg1ZWCJrYCcsK5mLlLEAT4K_e7vFvNeEINWD_XD5TolQJ55=s904" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilmVFX33yxe_iB-dS2f0ZB5yzGOSXQ_wyViZhO1M7VxPrch423j9BLu9-9L5OS8fsuWNGGP-j1XXO1RFcm8ylA5ZcyCoFLlNRS_4FOZLpqleqhL9hEwFSp4yk6aMmPCxdJJYTYTM_MZzg1ZWCJrYCcsK5mLlLEAT4K_e7vFvNeEINWD_XD5TolQJ55=s320" width="298" /></a></div><br />And yes, I have been swimming - this is known as the Mangroves and was a new to me swimming venue. I just love the reflections of the trees in the water and the wonderful archway of branches you go through to get to open water. It really is a refresh and re-set for me. That is all from me for now...I have to get on with some editing. Do take care of yourselves and stay safe. <p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-78306106161048984792022-01-05T06:00:00.001+00:002022-01-05T06:00:00.179+00:00WOYWW 657 - Happy New Year!<p> Happy New Year everyone and welcome back to my blog. I was missing in action last week due to a lovely visit to my Mum's but more of that later!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXJQ49pe3asPRurLcOxjH0D4n89TZDbheI_Bbrrqlvel7ztzPRpmmw_CEvJz9jRQLsU0FsLXIEFF56c6Ltg_KWNTY399adSIGbv6qhpSExwjP-4tpbrFeTivmu3VVFP_jQAY5NJL3WwOX1hidfHB9smxSyLN86qAK-Q3a4cW6FG_m95scLBdAzhqUj=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXJQ49pe3asPRurLcOxjH0D4n89TZDbheI_Bbrrqlvel7ztzPRpmmw_CEvJz9jRQLsU0FsLXIEFF56c6Ltg_KWNTY399adSIGbv6qhpSExwjP-4tpbrFeTivmu3VVFP_jQAY5NJL3WwOX1hidfHB9smxSyLN86qAK-Q3a4cW6FG_m95scLBdAzhqUj=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is my desk as it was looking at about 10pm last night, hence no mug of tea - even I don't drink tea that late or I am up all night! You can see my two new journals which are waiting for me to write in (I do this every evening), and a pile of books to the left of the desk which are some of my Christmas presents. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtlCbPwQEdkdq93ZWpZz0PthR_ZdlEOIiIebifhNyJTI3OLrBBZ7WJN4aEBCHjxG6csXql_O4Ckovs5kxWf_rZhtPfoXfmXbpSTx8dq8BthL2wQel3pFGw5nFwM9OHPq_0MToQakE90KLgXTt07m8sd2Xz5O61WPlqy2_Kr_SG2KgJybfW9KCBYuJT=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtlCbPwQEdkdq93ZWpZz0PthR_ZdlEOIiIebifhNyJTI3OLrBBZ7WJN4aEBCHjxG6csXql_O4Ckovs5kxWf_rZhtPfoXfmXbpSTx8dq8BthL2wQel3pFGw5nFwM9OHPq_0MToQakE90KLgXTt07m8sd2Xz5O61WPlqy2_Kr_SG2KgJybfW9KCBYuJT=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaJEB8O8ovj-LmzNWRGJDcsKpK86OZQLyYUh1sHqLXk2kSJROROHxrkJ3vbLkOcnGjDW22V7WoS5ls1A1-vgVioG6iFxesSwfPD1bSAF_4r8wSxxd8Y3vhWbJ5A_uzWapsxCXSgJVzI_QrZAS5aqbXIuXfpAUYvThgfS47qNx0OQMOKODmDqRyh-0K=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaJEB8O8ovj-LmzNWRGJDcsKpK86OZQLyYUh1sHqLXk2kSJROROHxrkJ3vbLkOcnGjDW22V7WoS5ls1A1-vgVioG6iFxesSwfPD1bSAF_4r8wSxxd8Y3vhWbJ5A_uzWapsxCXSgJVzI_QrZAS5aqbXIuXfpAUYvThgfS47qNx0OQMOKODmDqRyh-0K=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />I thought you may like to see the contrast in the journals - these show last years bullet journal (black covers) compared to this years, and last years diary (with photos) compared to this years. I actually bought the wrong diary this year - it has twice as many pages at the back so I have no idea how I am going to fill it! A challenge for another day.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHv-D1FpWRImZxwHbizP6hViwRngTS4HaYmw_S-RoMP_AFjJZKknGff0i2LzePrYvs6Qe2xqvrbHkhcL93XfJEZ1E0bqlfC6EkMT76Dun6-wgT_XK179dnEJWmi0Hb85w7kTEiBkjALOEg9yLbTIsw6jCOyfPoZdAeEeat_lWOxNtDAM1lnevtaYjz=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHv-D1FpWRImZxwHbizP6hViwRngTS4HaYmw_S-RoMP_AFjJZKknGff0i2LzePrYvs6Qe2xqvrbHkhcL93XfJEZ1E0bqlfC6EkMT76Dun6-wgT_XK179dnEJWmi0Hb85w7kTEiBkjALOEg9yLbTIsw6jCOyfPoZdAeEeat_lWOxNtDAM1lnevtaYjz=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzfWs3N3w9jrmZUPJB0gY0x7nZCrIbxONQq-wOgNlIhD8IC4Wfxv37qrwiCd0_LoLtr_svzQ4HrYrDwyNSLBAZnQ49etDqFDCqqUT3RuUO-AfOB9tjyBEqhyrQYGH5g5B0fwpyiprzbAhvf7PbOf7FKkBvooiCe48nYcIB8Idxl2ylrKsRdR1hrqW7=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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On both occasions we were joined by other members of the family so it was lovely. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwKFwyGXfDbNWCGcXJ7Vlo2W_psK93hDN99VdREA5EmMVl6If8aZV2n5kOEX8_Fel90urRKC1qkCv8R_4Mu0CgKFnG34pHKf-LDAYNv3sR_kx2w9Jsp_vKSEL5Lm0QykVPsOl0WCmxb5BWblpZ6Ls59gQL_KAFCswssUfAk0OpfQNlT9JpluVNqq06=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwKFwyGXfDbNWCGcXJ7Vlo2W_psK93hDN99VdREA5EmMVl6If8aZV2n5kOEX8_Fel90urRKC1qkCv8R_4Mu0CgKFnG34pHKf-LDAYNv3sR_kx2w9Jsp_vKSEL5Lm0QykVPsOl0WCmxb5BWblpZ6Ls59gQL_KAFCswssUfAk0OpfQNlT9JpluVNqq06=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Needless to say there has been some swimming involved over the past few weeks - this photo was taken on New Years Eve, I also swam on New Years day, starting the New year as I intend to continue. That's all from me for now. I hope you are all keeping safe and well,<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-18684334981763794352021-12-22T09:37:00.002+00:002021-12-22T09:37:53.921+00:00WOYWW 655 - wishing you a Merry Christmas!<p> Welcome back to my blog for another edition of What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday, which is hosted by the lovely <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">Julia</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCF41vIAJ3u4OvDzIhd8fQlL-kk7qutPWmiqjJrS4yIl1i3x1nWUOgTCQ1SeLPr5xNkyT0xc7uNduiJk64AELUvtumKTZ-TqgkQSyuocXRf2fQ0j1tvNG3qqLpq-5qswQJjfBOneDcXi-wfA-kX5-xeRCdjSs_b1RmlWLxLaOMkKw_FO9FpR7jXONW=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCF41vIAJ3u4OvDzIhd8fQlL-kk7qutPWmiqjJrS4yIl1i3x1nWUOgTCQ1SeLPr5xNkyT0xc7uNduiJk64AELUvtumKTZ-TqgkQSyuocXRf2fQ0j1tvNG3qqLpq-5qswQJjfBOneDcXi-wfA-kX5-xeRCdjSs_b1RmlWLxLaOMkKw_FO9FpR7jXONW=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here is my desk in all its chaotic nature this morning featuring small stocking presents, a couple of presents for friends, my bullet journal, stickers and pens, a to do list and a cup of tea. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF6zEONqcmWXHEr1XPIBEkMPa1mFlyWY-3yALzQoj08lJUeTKl6H0M2QNeHNu57lm0k1IdogAZgJzfDw2l0ZGCtvKjQy_ELuNfZskSzflZavuI2VYGdAm4Uhp3TTfZaheWvbXChb4G55jElb7u3juuhkyVTA_3A9hv--5FzUrdRYcsGYk4w-UYTriA=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF6zEONqcmWXHEr1XPIBEkMPa1mFlyWY-3yALzQoj08lJUeTKl6H0M2QNeHNu57lm0k1IdogAZgJzfDw2l0ZGCtvKjQy_ELuNfZskSzflZavuI2VYGdAm4Uhp3TTfZaheWvbXChb4G55jElb7u3juuhkyVTA_3A9hv--5FzUrdRYcsGYk4w-UYTriA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk-C0amkj1xWPOq0rLvwxbRdAebqkqS8dzR3KgXl-5dLP3u2aOm-YQBsymsF4nZDImNt5Gq0JkMZFMIXXldkj_HapYWUvX1lKauonClMYHkxi4AjC9b6W_ZKp3-jQDPSmS1EV4-SJDNH6Z9s6xP1t9tpiUeaUEwxt9CW5Wr5zo6OFVKpI76-RCOfPu=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk-C0amkj1xWPOq0rLvwxbRdAebqkqS8dzR3KgXl-5dLP3u2aOm-YQBsymsF4nZDImNt5Gq0JkMZFMIXXldkj_HapYWUvX1lKauonClMYHkxi4AjC9b6W_ZKp3-jQDPSmS1EV4-SJDNH6Z9s6xP1t9tpiUeaUEwxt9CW5Wr5zo6OFVKpI76-RCOfPu=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />No crafting this week really other than keeping my bullet journal up to date (my other journal has been sadly neglected) and wrapping presents. Instead I have been working in the kitchen and starting to get things back into cupboards etc. It is looking much more inhabitable (still needs painting and a nice floor but that will come in the new year) and I am thrilled with how it looks - so much better than what was there before (a pokey dark kitchen room and small dining room). Even my men folk agree it is an improvement!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT6kSgMMXgWXE-KOPH9u5dArrlXGNgp5uak2GknG2d_7_OX-5ueD8EICFFzhKY2AVF1VlUnLxoTxuzrNChXnsk89cvrrRM3R_88B1hJj6jv8-7lc-7iix17OSUcn_xuGkYHgbC4oUd2EKgivAvi1suK6Zeb7w3KqIAp--8rHYFCUm0GoiteZO0xBmg=s5632" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5632" data-original-width="4224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT6kSgMMXgWXE-KOPH9u5dArrlXGNgp5uak2GknG2d_7_OX-5ueD8EICFFzhKY2AVF1VlUnLxoTxuzrNChXnsk89cvrrRM3R_88B1hJj6jv8-7lc-7iix17OSUcn_xuGkYHgbC4oUd2EKgivAvi1suK6Zeb7w3KqIAp--8rHYFCUm0GoiteZO0xBmg=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2_h9Ye_Iq3QG-LFM-PhDiQo7SposXznFc5Q98IGXLhgN_FkdRMT286sNykS7xm4NR5-sIU7FhWQhBRwyOcnFmgN87O7jAvHlkF3G-k2BqfsqDlnLn1bPzx5vg6dDtmp1kTULB0iUq4PxOJ-aFhG5tMNw-cYIHpjTYanYEK5WrO1F6EAcMjhy_-cfV=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHjmOz4bcF0x8gqa-C1pYyKZcSBzQQNgbDs024349jDAdTiqrhcuEeSJ9rKWmBDJXPLITKVPbknArOdEKLXTDNJhOqTDb06FuUCksMHVU8bsEC-RnpZX9Mxygu374133wl8-5w6nU26kPKF6NmmojMhuT3ih5W8UBGjLlGWudwoOsRfZjNebQKOAXO=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHjmOz4bcF0x8gqa-C1pYyKZcSBzQQNgbDs024349jDAdTiqrhcuEeSJ9rKWmBDJXPLITKVPbknArOdEKLXTDNJhOqTDb06FuUCksMHVU8bsEC-RnpZX9Mxygu374133wl8-5w6nU26kPKF6NmmojMhuT3ih5W8UBGjLlGWudwoOsRfZjNebQKOAXO=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />I will leave you with a photo of Alex standing next to one of the decorations in Sheffield to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.<p></p><p>With love & God Bless,</p><p>Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-75758113767971472162021-12-15T09:51:00.002+00:002021-12-15T09:51:51.318+00:00WOYWW 654<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog for another edition of <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">What's on Your workdesk Wednesday</a>, hosted by the lovely Julia. I'm sorry I was missing last week, but life caught up with me and there was simply no time for blogging or crafting.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilB9Xm063YiI9xMIfF7sa-SJ4WRY96BQD4oFawGo--nhmP4ghffdIqDlnh-c0Yy1uOxmyVCQEdCels86Wdb1uOIXjGBIs0JUqh7eeHbwxJwEVLq32MHzbgIOXqZnSKXOh-Ma7EnfASuIV7aWT4X-zJhKIKK3NX9fqaGhwkdw38GjQKTDBLLCY0ChGZ=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilB9Xm063YiI9xMIfF7sa-SJ4WRY96BQD4oFawGo--nhmP4ghffdIqDlnh-c0Yy1uOxmyVCQEdCels86Wdb1uOIXjGBIs0JUqh7eeHbwxJwEVLq32MHzbgIOXqZnSKXOh-Ma7EnfASuIV7aWT4X-zJhKIKK3NX9fqaGhwkdw38GjQKTDBLLCY0ChGZ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is my desk this morning before tidying it for work. I am working partly at home and partly in the medical school and today is a working from home day. I have my trusty mug of tea and am now putting away all the other bits and pieces to allow me to have space to work properly. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYi9Uvu96wzUFSDLg56yqfmqQ1NuEzf3YoqivI0p3toi5Xbdy1rf2Hl7jFtq4rwmXQ1_yTLwcZ4rNi-yRR0CAS3eY4X1wUYQiAZ-F_YijbGBVKLKPDmwW28YHUZInti1sic1-NvIS1iF5t6KEqgydcNM7yyq2tNJoewonwyTwD2qzSdh16boQmLVx6=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYi9Uvu96wzUFSDLg56yqfmqQ1NuEzf3YoqivI0p3toi5Xbdy1rf2Hl7jFtq4rwmXQ1_yTLwcZ4rNi-yRR0CAS3eY4X1wUYQiAZ-F_YijbGBVKLKPDmwW28YHUZInti1sic1-NvIS1iF5t6KEqgydcNM7yyq2tNJoewonwyTwD2qzSdh16boQmLVx6=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />There has been no crafting this week, but I have kept my bullet journal going with a pop of colour and stickers at the end of each day giving me my little crafting fix. These are the latest two days.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE9PvtOLjuvR11E8VW5Ob4HEgzYXRFOlRy1jp0E33ydY8qCu4y0hqBkDen3nrDTfusx2kU66M_3aEV-IX31ZnqW2a-igGTL46eAzvJL1vJqMEd1H9WCa1-iXWCquvhVR4JLUmWr62jYqZE5yLx6aX7ilC8lA2_YxgTRWOPeaKhcOkdTsfYXurBMl59=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE9PvtOLjuvR11E8VW5Ob4HEgzYXRFOlRy1jp0E33ydY8qCu4y0hqBkDen3nrDTfusx2kU66M_3aEV-IX31ZnqW2a-igGTL46eAzvJL1vJqMEd1H9WCa1-iXWCquvhVR4JLUmWr62jYqZE5yLx6aX7ilC8lA2_YxgTRWOPeaKhcOkdTsfYXurBMl59=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWcpd8YtuPXlIufnjon7349cV6NBbVAhC0z_YHs_JEfnAmMr95SSfHoIobDLAs1Riyq0Zhc1dsDrYaNgTlMUC33HC1J4WK-Own0qK2_3vyQvQjLoWbf4lBI5OzJ4FsFqWTGvipn2m8YoMyvqxdxgIg7cL8m2CdFGitZi4W_wAn_fLwuvdEEtIIuQEk=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWcpd8YtuPXlIufnjon7349cV6NBbVAhC0z_YHs_JEfnAmMr95SSfHoIobDLAs1Riyq0Zhc1dsDrYaNgTlMUC33HC1J4WK-Own0qK2_3vyQvQjLoWbf4lBI5OzJ4FsFqWTGvipn2m8YoMyvqxdxgIg7cL8m2CdFGitZi4W_wAn_fLwuvdEEtIIuQEk=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />The real excitement has been the progress made on the kitchen... all the units are in, we just need the drawers to be built in the tower unit, and the worktops to be sealed (the oven in the middle of the floor is our old oven on casters which can be plugged in - it is how I have cooked for the past three weeks!). The electrician is due to this afternoon to start the second fit electrics. Fingers crossed we may have a working kitchen by the end of the week if it all goes according to plan. It has been 7 months since we knocked the wall down so has been a long drawn out process. Paint and flooring still needed but just having it working and being able to put things away in cupboards and put up our table again will be truly wonderful.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja76kg4q-3A2kmHgiPoi7Xgo_MxEN65huUgBHy-puUZ3PsfAkMr3nc1wPYh5mGXoS_z4R_3PGe4LmjBblxVkkInYpsChdlLENTdzRA418otfWPsHtA6fPcN30K4bQ7Ei20woPWvJrrz7yRPM92aCYp4E8fNDKaYObvilC_GH9vQR2PWmAQzSJnOKxQ=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja76kg4q-3A2kmHgiPoi7Xgo_MxEN65huUgBHy-puUZ3PsfAkMr3nc1wPYh5mGXoS_z4R_3PGe4LmjBblxVkkInYpsChdlLENTdzRA418otfWPsHtA6fPcN30K4bQ7Ei20woPWvJrrz7yRPM92aCYp4E8fNDKaYObvilC_GH9vQR2PWmAQzSJnOKxQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmkJ_BmoA45YTTES6SDtGfTDBCtiV1jXb431-VEKvU72B8est3hROMSyF5kseSkbYdZOLaVKc0FvZG0NRHIkb3tNhUz3IokrmJTQ3pYbNboYrFrXTBZZPjPiv-ciik0OGNm-6-z_TAovvUgDNRciZcwoeF5PIL1w1tLP5JaDqYIgr9O7MW9g9IzNpK=s5632" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5632" data-original-width="4224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmkJ_BmoA45YTTES6SDtGfTDBCtiV1jXb431-VEKvU72B8est3hROMSyF5kseSkbYdZOLaVKc0FvZG0NRHIkb3tNhUz3IokrmJTQ3pYbNboYrFrXTBZZPjPiv-ciik0OGNm-6-z_TAovvUgDNRciZcwoeF5PIL1w1tLP5JaDqYIgr9O7MW9g9IzNpK=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />I couldn't leave without telling you about swimming - the weather, work and the house have prevented me from doing as much as I would like but I have managed a few dusk swims which have helped to keep me sane.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnvA_1eHf3_H02jV9O1_9epSLTIqKPZ49rBEKNAsDwW_UQQ30hm0YtTtQLqui9CaczG0KSB3h-IbZcqpXn265MTJU5D64Xm-ngeVgJzB-bh3GbVwWPy74iPs_VkPe_TYHcX8FjN4N2RkzlVRKxqqDzZqqmp8ttbghCAMU1xtt176QbKzo9OQ-PtB1O=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnvA_1eHf3_H02jV9O1_9epSLTIqKPZ49rBEKNAsDwW_UQQ30hm0YtTtQLqui9CaczG0KSB3h-IbZcqpXn265MTJU5D64Xm-ngeVgJzB-bh3GbVwWPy74iPs_VkPe_TYHcX8FjN4N2RkzlVRKxqqDzZqqmp8ttbghCAMU1xtt176QbKzo9OQ-PtB1O=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br />And finally, our lovely Julia, not wanting me to miss out on decorating for Christmas due to the chaos at home, very kindly sent me this gorgeous little tree which came with all its trimmings and is small enough for me to move around as needs be. So kind and such a blessing.<p></p><p>Take care and stay safe,</p><p>With love & God Bless,<br />Caro</p><p>xxx</p><p>P.S. I thought this picture of Alex dressed up as John the Baptist for our church service recently would make you smile! He certainly made the congregation laugh - the poor boy gets roped in a lot when I lead services... he doesn't seem to mind though.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw6dm0xIsZT8nmolIjMFP_6yWLH4ndUwe8nnZccaWRgymGsPUvy49B7ngbtv3Ylam6kJva_IF5AG0yKy-FtUkSbBiGDhnsXQvHsTkIg8KeODRAH1MSKzFbbyJZH6MS_B0CSu0TcoiRCNSLLAyZJx1CECAwSsX_3tu0QoGoLiNQCOuQCQc8y9r7KxWw=s3648" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw6dm0xIsZT8nmolIjMFP_6yWLH4ndUwe8nnZccaWRgymGsPUvy49B7ngbtv3Ylam6kJva_IF5AG0yKy-FtUkSbBiGDhnsXQvHsTkIg8KeODRAH1MSKzFbbyJZH6MS_B0CSu0TcoiRCNSLLAyZJx1CECAwSsX_3tu0QoGoLiNQCOuQCQc8y9r7KxWw=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909033916028383818.post-85363210828597201552021-12-01T08:39:00.001+00:002021-12-01T08:39:08.595+00:00WOYWW 652<p> Hello and welcome back to my blog for another edition of what's on your workdesk Wednesday hosted by the lovely <a href="https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/">Julia</a>...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-I-zHu5yya3WMR4QgaTvQbGJQbvkmGDbPu1lLzh_7DlMuef52rRszktgZ28CE04OPfWkIdZHqBDwOvl3H65BY8yfVlJROFUkKZnA3hh8vPEEIFMQRIUTTo0OGWExTwpMJ7jgx0Dvt_w/s2048/IMG_20211201_080725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-I-zHu5yya3WMR4QgaTvQbGJQbvkmGDbPu1lLzh_7DlMuef52rRszktgZ28CE04OPfWkIdZHqBDwOvl3H65BY8yfVlJROFUkKZnA3hh8vPEEIFMQRIUTTo0OGWExTwpMJ7jgx0Dvt_w/s320/IMG_20211201_080725.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Truth to tell my desk is pretty empty as I am doing online student interviews for medical school today so need the peace and quiet of working at home. You can see my laptop, my ipad and my mouse and that's it - Tim is currently making me a mug of tea to have before the interviews start.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAl7_GQNBPC2FeMJTr7164_nLbrLQ-u3O4mklExrXY8bmLonBoOW1sIZKq2SqhduAvGQIUtwUgcYZukQhTtlxLhyphenhyphenMhYTGhYJgQdGtgufPnuznwoul8bclYU6ptgyH3rKvRq5JFQ_PHxw/s2048/IMG_20211201_080756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAl7_GQNBPC2FeMJTr7164_nLbrLQ-u3O4mklExrXY8bmLonBoOW1sIZKq2SqhduAvGQIUtwUgcYZukQhTtlxLhyphenhyphenMhYTGhYJgQdGtgufPnuznwoul8bclYU6ptgyH3rKvRq5JFQ_PHxw/s320/IMG_20211201_080756.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />There has been very little crafting this week as there has been wall paper stripping, repairing of plaster and other DIY related things... I did manage to write our Christmas letter which I am currently printing out to include with our cards.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVzzB_pSORB-GQy2BqG-QeSXCRwq-S1P4oEvVNw1dQGyzXEU4uAs5yg2TsNGRj5TduzPTWuKm0Fc2g2eUL9cdzqKtuJ4cj-wGCUC5Lb75abYKg08T_KoRxRG3WHz4H836zofhnzENbXE/s2048/IMG_20211128_152125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVzzB_pSORB-GQy2BqG-QeSXCRwq-S1P4oEvVNw1dQGyzXEU4uAs5yg2TsNGRj5TduzPTWuKm0Fc2g2eUL9cdzqKtuJ4cj-wGCUC5Lb75abYKg08T_KoRxRG3WHz4H836zofhnzENbXE/s320/IMG_20211128_152125.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Storm Arwen brought with it several inches of snow - Alex was camping with Explorers as part of his DofE training weekend and ended up with the tent collapsed almost on top of him...needless to say he retreated to the scout hut the following night. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSG5Qm0vjq-CdGiKIoWMzZAe7fmDcPXRnnWnDIDlZsHsNoJvYIbURliji4UzyrK81FNqSBVZw9eVvTIkTnPLBkpTcPLCnnyyTHkmXXnHyIqgo_9gfWT5HM9VGg0gH94QS7Z5j5NBcUND4/s2048/IMG_20211128_115754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSG5Qm0vjq-CdGiKIoWMzZAe7fmDcPXRnnWnDIDlZsHsNoJvYIbURliji4UzyrK81FNqSBVZw9eVvTIkTnPLBkpTcPLCnnyyTHkmXXnHyIqgo_9gfWT5HM9VGg0gH94QS7Z5j5NBcUND4/s320/IMG_20211128_115754.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5DDRDSy5RWw9xZEoY7wooKhE-tau5t2Nz6qygGJO7E0MmZLYcqycYUnf5-C__lsB111IPf4L1Uj7jpjU8m6GeL3SY51HuQHHYcB0bfKnOWtdTvEmjU0nuAGSa-IClV9tapLOlxZxX7A/s2048/IMG_20211128_122344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5DDRDSy5RWw9xZEoY7wooKhE-tau5t2Nz6qygGJO7E0MmZLYcqycYUnf5-C__lsB111IPf4L1Uj7jpjU8m6GeL3SY51HuQHHYcB0bfKnOWtdTvEmjU0nuAGSa-IClV9tapLOlxZxX7A/s320/IMG_20211128_122344.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIK5VEdulr5ML6DjaEmr0FC0PEataXUkE6ba0UPki-CXH19xvZTxWZGYpm5gZBwPsFMOaxbOYe6CjmYZFt62wfvQzN1-CmlFYoP1HRYNaLj6VwZNRfR_7EmymVLAh0E1AkhB2dfEjJpY/s2048/snow+swim+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIK5VEdulr5ML6DjaEmr0FC0PEataXUkE6ba0UPki-CXH19xvZTxWZGYpm5gZBwPsFMOaxbOYe6CjmYZFt62wfvQzN1-CmlFYoP1HRYNaLj6VwZNRfR_7EmymVLAh0E1AkhB2dfEjJpY/s320/snow+swim+1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />I had my first snow swim of the year and continued with my challenge of no neoprene although I may have to put gloves and socks on if it gets much colder as the fingers and toes started to get rather painful! It was beautiful and wonderful though.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tnzoIoV4uMIkd3-4ejAwDvc1sOK5rXNibh9rQopDXUDl8cs4cVd7c5rI-jJRUrS1JkHTGwi61GhmB1Z2sIQiGIUwbzkrvfXtXzHFomyICCsjVfIjW6Oz-0BOv8Kpicb6tPcjzDUkeGU/s2048/IMG_20211125_181422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tnzoIoV4uMIkd3-4ejAwDvc1sOK5rXNibh9rQopDXUDl8cs4cVd7c5rI-jJRUrS1JkHTGwi61GhmB1Z2sIQiGIUwbzkrvfXtXzHFomyICCsjVfIjW6Oz-0BOv8Kpicb6tPcjzDUkeGU/s320/IMG_20211125_181422.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />That's all from me for now. I will leave you with a photo of Alex wearing the John the Baptist outfit ready for Sunday's Toy service which I am leading. Alex has kindly agreed to wear it on the day and we hope it will make people laugh.<p></p><p>Take care and stay safe everyone,</p><p>With love & God Bless,<br />Caro</p><p>xxx</p>Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06264538816743763663noreply@blogger.com13