I’ve got to admit to lots of bad habits and trying to conquer them is a WIP, but the one habit I don’t want to lose is the Blogging one and things have slipped badly just lately. I’ve dived in with one or two on a set subject, but when I look back to when I first started writing here I realise I miss just turning up for a chat!
The main reason for my absence has been the ongoing concern about my mum. The problems started back in August and look set to continue for a while yet. She is now in the local rehabilitation hospital and her ankle has healed, but physio is set to be long and slow as she’s been in bed for so long. Added to this, there have been various administration errors which have added to her distress which I have now taken up with our MP so this has been quite time consuming.
And coming up, we have our Two Rivers Trail Festive Fair. It’s in less than two weeks…eek! It’s the only fair I do these days. I usually sell as I make rather than having a stall full of wares, so preparation takes a bit of time.
You can find out about the fair and the other artists taking part on the Two Rivers Trail website. Last year’s fair, our first, was a huge success and took us quite by surprise! This year we have a special guest the well known author, TV presenter and explorer, Nick Crane from BBC’s ‘Coast’ opening the Fair, so if you happen to be in the area do come along. It’s promising to be a great day out.
And Higgins! I know there are some of you who like to find out about Higgins, and he is on fine form.
A bit fed up with the weather…
…so he has decided that all watchdog activites should be conducted from the comfort of his own armchair…
…when he’s not on bed testing duties…
Planet Penny was always meant to be my happy place, and right now a happy place is where I need to be so I intend to be here more often. I’ll certainly be along with my fair preparations, the felting needle is red hot already!
I’ll see you very soon…x
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Hi Penny. I hope you are keeping yourself well. It is not easy having and ailing parent (I have gone through it twice) and I wish your mother well. As usual, I love to see pics of Higgins. Love the cusion he is sitting on in his chair and also lovely, lovely colours in the afghan he is testing out! Keep well.
Thank you, Sherrill, I don’t always have time to tell people how much I appreciate their comments but it means a lot. Have a great week x
I have the same expression as Higgins does when I’m out in the wet!!
It so good to hear from you. I hope your Mom’s recovery goes well. It’s nice that you are near here during this time. I wish you the very best with your upcoming fair. And, Higgins is such an adorable little dog! Take care 🙂
Chin up Penny, hope things improve with your mum. Love your blog and work. It was your blog and Lucy of Attic24 that inspired me to pick up my crochet hook again after 20 odd years.
Hi Penny and Higgins! I do hope your mother is getting better soon and then you will feel better, too. Higgins on his arm chair is one of my favourite photos of him! I hope you have time to enjoy the fair! Hugs! x Teje & Nero
Its always a joy to read your posts. I’m sorry your mum isnt completely well yet, sending you all love. its great to see the little man along with some gorgeous blankets too. take care xx
Sad that your Mum is not quite well yet, fingers crossed for a good outcome and soon.
Thank you so much for pictures of dear Higgins, always a pleasure to see him. Good luck at the fair, Im sure Nick will be an interesting addition to it. xx
Happy places are good to find and you inspire so many with your works, long may it continue to make you happy. Who wouldn’t be happy looking at Higgins, he brings a smile to my face, such a handsome chap. Hope you can get things sorted with your mum, its bad enough dealing with the health problems, without having to deal with unnecessary problems. Good luck.
Always here for when you pop by Penny. Wishing your Mum a speedy recovery. Lovely to see Higgins… I was telling my son about him and he is now a fan on Facebook!
Wish I was close enough to go to the fair 🙂 I’ve not done the fair thing for a while but a friend is starting up a craft shop so I just might be tempted to make the odd thing or so again. It is three years since I closed mum and my shop and a year since she died. I do miss her but I am also glad if that makes sense because she was not enjoying anything any more. Hope your mum is in a much better way to recovery and mobility.
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Warm thoughts sent to your mum and you all. Of course I loved seeing Higgins and my
adult kids love it when I share a picture of him on facebook lol
Thank you all for your kind thoughts…x
Aw, Higgins’ face in that first photo! He is adorable! 🙂
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So glad to see Higgins; my little Dory looks just like him!
I have been following your blog for a little while and I love it when you pop in for a chat. Sorry to hear about your Mum and the long uphill climb ahead. Hopefully it will gain momentum though as she starts the physio. And as for Higgins, well he is just priceless. The picture of him in command in his own armchair gave me a huge grin. xx
Sometimes blogging has to take second place to real life 🙂 I’ve been reading your past posts after I saw a feature on you in one of the crochet mags. I love your little dog – a friend of mine has just got a puppy and I have got serious canine broodiness xxx
Thank you, Kathryn! Good luck with the broodiness, my son has just put his name down for a puppy and I have to keep telling myself one dog is enough! xx