I really fancied doing some more embroidery but thought I’d only do a little Thursday evening so as not to aggravate my elbow. I really enjoyed semi watching, mostly listening, to an episode of Lewis (the psychology student/psychics/elephant tranquilliser one) using stem stitch to sew the letters of my personalised tea towel which is to be a gift.
The arm was indeed a bit iffy Friday but hey ho, it was still a great day. A great week in fact, and generally all is going swimmingly. That is until 11:14 pm when the most ginormous spider hurried across the lounge from under a sofa to behind the TV. There was some wine or beer fuelled discussion along the lines of: “But he’s happy, let him be.” “He’s not leaving cobwebs all over my house.” “Don’t kill him.” “Don’t be ridiculous, you know I never kill them…” All this while I’m tipping a nightlight out of a holder and grabbing a postcard (flower fairies – such a pretty card that I carry it downstairs to recycle then end up propping it on the mantelpiece.) This spider is big and aggressive, he’s sassy and won’t be caught in a tea light holder and trapped by a flower fairy postcard. But we both know who’s going to win…
…in the end after a skirmish behind the TV stand it’s actually neither of us. He gets half trapped under the holder after I execute a niffy half turn when he tries to fox me, and head back to sofa-land, and I feel a muscle at the back of my knee go POP!
OMG THE PAIN.
Actually the spider was ok, no broken legs and I’m sure he enjoyed his flight out of the window to the garden.
Today instead of a super day out nerding with one of my favourite friends I’ve been sat on the bed with an ice pack and haven’t gone downstairs once; as I had to semi crawl upstairs last night and can’t bear the awfulness of needing the littlest room and the slow hurry. It’s best to rest it as much as possible too.
This app is great! Although after quietly downloading it and trying it out with a few good dings, then testing the ring-a-ding-ding function with a good shake Someone marched into the bedroom with a grin and said, “You can get rid of that app for a start.” “But it was my nerdy friend who suggested I get it, to help you know when I need something!”
The bright side is I’ve listened to a little more of The Goldfinch audio book, watched the first ever few episodes of The IT Crowd, the inflating boobies episode of Mrs Brown’s Boys (thank you free catch up TV and ipad magic) and downloaded some interesting looking free Kindle novels. There have also been a few homegrown strawberries, YUM, some cheer up surprises: mini Reeces, ice cold 7Up and as requested; a yummy Greek salad with pitta for lunch. The service is pretty good, the bedside chat could be improved but it’s tricky to provide uplifting banter when an important rugby match is on in the other room.
So, it’s after 5pm and I’m feeling a bit restless. Can you tell me something interesting, a story, a fact about yourself, a snippet from your weekend, whatever? A good link? Please. Chances are I’ll still be up here tomorrow so anything will be gratefully received.
Because it made me smile the other day when I noticed how tidy the Rhubarb Ripple looks amongst the other unruly blankets in The Little Room…
The Little Room of Rachell 
Oh no! I hope you’ll feel better soon. The bell app is actually pretty funny. I’m afraid I don’t have any amusing stories to tell, but this blog is probably in one of my top 10s: http://www.danoah.com/
Thank you. It’s funny writing and I know I’ll be dipping in and out of this blog again. Cheers my dear :-)
http://confessedtravelholic.com/2011/02/69-fun-facts-about-germany.html Not as funny as I thought they might be (at least not for me …) However, N° 29 might keep you busy for a while.
Get well soon!!
No, not funny as you say but very interesting! I thought we might be second with the beer drinking, I’m glad in a way we’re not… The Mercedes taxis I’ve noticed when visiting Berlin, I totally approve of this! The crime of Holocaust denial is interesting. I found the Reichstag a fascinating place to visit, the open view architecture to the rooms below were very poignant.
Tempted to record me saying no.29 but I fear you would fall over laughing and bang your head!
If ever you make it (again) to Berlin PLEASE let me know. Short notice is okay.
I definitely will :-)
Awe hope you feel better quickly. Loving your embroidery design. No real news with me except that it’s too hot and my children insist on running through the garden sprinkler… at least my strawberry plants are happy.
Oh that’s such fun – I loved the twirly round sprinkler we had when I was little. It was great on a hot day.
I love Lewis, I went to uni at Oxford so I like spotting pubs and what colleges they film in…
Have you watched Endeavour too? It’s really good.
That’s the Morse one isn’t it? I watched it when it first came out, but not since. Maybe I’ll dig that out too!
It’s the young Morse. So good!
How funny, I’m semi watching endeavour and they filmed a scene at my college!
Hope you’re on the mend very soon. Will have to check out the app! I have taken a photo from my garden here but am now trying to remember what it’s called!
Come on Jane – you must find it. X
..found it and apparently it’s called snowflake..Do you like it? I put it on my Facebook page!
So sorry to hear about your knee. You do seem to be in the wars lately! Glad you are being looked after though. I had a fun weekend last Saturday in Winchester and put some photos up on my blog. This afternoon/ evening I’ve been trying to devise a crochet orchid pattern. It’s going quite well actually but I really meant to knit some more of my sock!
The elbow is just one of those things, it’s been good for 10 years so can’t complain. The knee was just plain weird. I’d rather have cobwebs than this! Ah well.
Interested to see your orchid Jane..
Sorry about the leg, hope you feel better soon! Can I recommend the BBC IPlayer radio section. They have all sorts of interesting things. Then if you’re sooooper bored try Sporcle! http://www.sporcle.com
I use the iplayer app a lot but haven’t heard of Sporcle, looks promising thanks!
Owwwwwwww, that sounds bad. Hope you’re feeling much better very soon. And I bow down before your spidery bravery. I can’t think of any funny websites to direct you towards because I’m usually the last to know about these things.
Oh no… OUCH! Afraid I was off on my travels (again) when you posted this. How is it now?? And are you still bored? Go read my post then ;)
I guessed you were. Glad you had a good time doing boys things!
It’s a good job I have always been a bit of a tomboy!