This is a post in two halves because I’ve had a few days where my usual Pollyanna disposition has been conspicuous by it’s absence.  I’ve been in two minds too, as to whether to even write the post but in the end I felt that appearing relentlessly upbeat  is probably a tad annoying and maybe letting on about the down times is a good thing (occasionally)

It’s not been helped by the weather.  Not just the cold, but the unrelenting gloom.  I don’t function well under sullen grey skies and feel like I’m carrying the weight of them around balanced on the top of my head.  I know this means I’m feeling blue but I love blue, and grey, well not so much.

Add to this an M.E. flare up, my other half being in the middle of the North Sea and the boys heading off back home to the South Coast it’s been a bit grim round here, I’ve definitely been Mrs Grumpy.

But today there was sunshine.

The aches and pains have subsided a little so I could enjoy my walk with Higgins properly and I could almost see the flowers in the garden opening…

Apparently the Met Office consider March 1st as the first day of Spring, so the end is in sight.  Lets hope it sweeps the grey away!

I celebrated the sunshine by announcing an upcoming Facebook Giveaway which will happen when I reach the 2000 ‘likes’ milestone so if you’d like the join in the link is here.

…and I also indulged in some silliness with a little sheep.  I retired the sheep I’d had on my keyring for some years when I changed my car and swapped it for a crochet heart keyring, but despite looking a little battered and tired I couldn’t bear to part with her.

So after a quick wizz around in the washing machine she has now been spruced up and given another car based role.  Together with her knitting she’s going back in the car to sit on the dashboard to bring a spot of Planet Penny colour to what is alas, a grey car!

Next step, a crochet cushion or two!

Back soon …x