Weathering January

Well, I'm not gonna sugar coat, January has been a bum month. After the initial excitement of snow and sledging, the novelty wore off with a 2 week deep freeze. I have never been more thankful in my life to see the green grass again.

Then came COVID. At least, it's uncomfirmed, but my husband and I definitely had it. No cold or flu leaves you with effectively jet lag for weeks.

Missy bounced back from her injury quite swiftly, although she has hit brumation point. Each year I see her enter a sleepy phase, where she eats like a horse and does nothing but sleep and demand cuddles, preferably in our bed. I used to panic about this, that she had some form of malady, but it's normal for her, normal for a lot of dogs according to the vet, and so I have designated Missy my new barometer. She'll let me know when spring is here and we can be excited again.

The photos, if you haven't guessed, are the aftermath of Storm Eowyn. After the rattling we took last year (14 named storms!), I think anything that was gonna break would have done so. There are some wobbly fences and the greenhouse, though intact, took a rattling and has upended everything inside, but overall I'm pleased to say we got very lucky.

Dog walks will be interesting for a while, each photo is of a separate tree I had to find a new path around.

And that's us for updates. We survived the once-in-a-generation storm and are on the mend from our illnesses. I actually managed to bring myself to get the sewing machine out, so definitely feeling better!

Hope all's well with you, dear reader, stay warm and stay safe!

Until next time

Hello 2025!

Let us not start as we mean to go on, at least, on Missy's behalf? 6 days in and we're nearly over the worst of a paw injury. It's partly my own fault, I was caught out by the bad weather and hadn't shaved her paws in time, and I know from past experience fluffy paws attract salt and grit and cause sores.

Still. Thorough washing and bed rest and she's almost as good as new. So a minor hiccup to he new year.

It's been good otherwise. We started the year sledging. And I've finished my first project of the year - I put the rest on hold for a "me" project and, whilst quite loud, I am pleased with how it's turned out. 

Here's a little sneak peek:

I've almost finished rewatching the classic 90s Gargoyles and I've blown the dust off my knitting needles and have started a jumper for Missy. If I am to embrace my inner grandma, then my child needs knitwear!

And that's me. I've also started a cross stitch journal, that I aim to share on here each month as a way to hold myself accountable. I feel a good crafting year coming up!

And hopefully a good year for adventures too, we have lots of plans in motion - but let's wait for the snow to pass first!

Until next update!