Oh no, oh no, oh no! Although I knew I was going to run out of yarn, a not so small part of me hoped that I wouldn’t; that it would carry on as if imbued with magical qualities. Not so. And of course because I bought the yarn and started the Crochet so long ago, it’s now discontinued. I suspect that’s because it’s got the golden thread running through it, which I’d say is a kind of plastic.
The only thing I could think of earlier was to take a photo and pop it up in my stories on Instagram and Facebook, to see if anyone has a ball tucked away in their stash, which I could buy from them. Please cross fingers and toes for me! It would be really good to be able to finish the full sized Ana Lucia shawl (free pattern on Ravelry, but make sure you’ve got enough yarn!)
I finished a paperback and e-book in the last couple of days and so was delighted to find that the latest Strike book was 99p on Kindle the other day. I’ve also got some audiobook listening hours left on Spotify, so am alternating reading and listening. It’s off to such a good start!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you all!
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Linking again with Kat and the gang to share what I’m making and reading this week.
MAKING sourdough pizza later. Can’t wait! Love pizza
COOKING lasagne last night, it went down extremely well. I don’t buy dried lasagne (or other pasta, apart from orzo) anymore. Fresh is so much better for an occasional treat
SIPPING cider, the rugby’s on
READING an excellent proof! If it continues to be as good I’ll be telling you all about the novel around the date of publication. *Do you like the books posts? Or prefer little mentions, rather than a dedicated post?
WAITING for my tulips to appear
LOOKING at their lush green shoots
Paramount Lebanese Eatery near Paddington, London. Recommend
WATCHING The Great Escaper with Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson. Glenda’s last film before she died. Michael’s last because he says he’s now retired. We saw it last night. It’s multi layered
LISTENING to the sounds of rugby on ITV
WISHING for world peace. It feels trite to write it now, and realistically will never happen
Love this! At Piccadilly Circus Tube Station
VISITING Tate Britain: Women in Revolt, so interesting that I’m still thinking about it and The Wellcome Collection: Being Human and The Cult of Beauty exhibitions this year, so far
This made me laugh hugely. It’s still making me grin
ENJOYING talking to a 101 year old man and his 92 year old wife earlier. Amazing! Something incredible about talking to someone that old…
APPRECIATING sunny blue sky days
The National Gallery, London
EATING a really good green lentil, chicken & vegetable soup this week, using leftover chicken from Sunday lunch
LIKING lighter afternoons and the fact spring is coming
LOVING having a good result for this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch, unlike a friend who only saw 1 bluetit during the hour
From Northumberland Avenue, London on Thursday night. No filter
BUYING another bargain yellow sticker (reduced) chicken, it’s in the freezer for another Sunday lunch. Yay! I’ve done really well for bargains lately, I found pork shoulder and a guinea fowl late last year too
APPRECIATING the opportunity to see The RSC’s (Royal Shakespeare Company) production of Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet, at The Garrick theatre, London, another very good thing I’m still thinking about
MANAGING receipts, ticking off items
WATCHING The Tourist. Into the second series now. It’s quite farcical this time around, lots of humour
HOPING for more QI on catch up, not sure why it wasn’t on this week. ‘Ultras’ episode is next, on 6th February (BBC.) Would I Lie to You was very funny with Craig Charles et al
Better isn’t it?
WEARING owl socks, black leggings, Seasalt top, newly cut (bit shorter than expected) hair scraped up into my version of a bun thingy
NOTICING the library reservation charge is now £1.30. It was £1.20 FIVE MINUTES ago. A friend in Yorkshire pays nothing, though wonders why as she says the district council is bankrupt
FOLLOWING my cousin’s photography journey. Incredible talent
A seven mile walk last Saturday, set off later than planned so walked home along green lanes in the dark. Bit spooky so sang “Babushka, Babushka, Babushka yi yi” loudly!
WATCHING Ghostbusters: Afterlife, again, before the new film in the spring
COVETING nothing hugely, except I feel I should be buying an air fryer. It’s weird, but there’s so much buzz and seemingly constant ads for them. Have you got one? What do you reckon?
FEELING a slight cider buzz, thanks Henry Weston
The Victoria Tower, The Houses of Parliament
HEARING Cheering crowds, shouting commentator, “YESSSSSSS!” across the room
LOOKING at daffodils in a jug on the side table to my right
Walking from The Wellcome Collection down towards the river, I took a detour along Denmark Street to see where Cormoran Strike’s office/home is set, it’s the building to the left of Hanks guitar shop, which is not nearly as photogenic, and had a vehicle parked in front
I hope your week has been a good one? What have you been up to lately?
*Don’t forget to tell me the answer to my question, please
I’m planning to be back again on Wednesday with an update about what I’m currently making and reading. Take care of yourself, enjoy the weekend
The Little Room of Rachell 
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