Monday, 23 April 2018

Weekend

We had the quiet weekend that we planned enjoying each others company and catching up with some little projects.  I finally finished Hector's quilt, it was packed and posted off to him this morning.





We had some unexpected visitors, our neighbour came to do some crafting and stayed to bake a cake to take home for their tea.


We also had some woolly visitors, that somehow got through two fences to visit our garden.





We did have some fun trying to get them back but it is always nice to have visitors.  Reading and catching up with the family was also on the agenda. I say this regularly, how did we ever survive before the age of all this technology that enables us to keep in touch?  I also had another surprise parcel from a fellow blogger bringing so much joy.  Nothing beats the excitement of opening mail.


We have another busy week with medical appointments covering three days this week.  But I am happy to say that Gerard continues to improve each day and for that I am thankful.

See you soon.

40 comments:

  1. I'm so pleased to hear that Gerard's doing well, sending my best wishes for his continued recovery. Hector's quilt is something he'll treasure, I'm sure, stitched with so much love. How lovely to have visitors drop by, both neighbours and the woolly variety.

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  2. I'm glad to hear Gerard is doing better, I hope he's all well soon. I love your quilt! Hector will treasure it forever, I am sure.

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  3. Hector is going to be one happy little boy when he gets his quilt....it's beautiful.

    Cheeky sheep...lol. I'd rather have them than the cows we got in our garden once...oh my life I just about passed out when I heard them breathing heavily and munching ivy by the front window. I looked out and found two of them in the garden and the rest of the herd sauntering up the road. They had escaped from the field at the back of us.
    Hugs-x-

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  4. Sorry meant to say....good to hear that Gerard is being looked after.
    Hugs-x-

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  5. I love your woolly visitors! I am delighted that Gerard is getting better.

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  6. Oh those woolly visitors are of the cutest sort! Hopefully they didn't cause too much damage in your garden! And how fun to craft and bake with your neighbor, such delights! I agree technology definitely has its benefits in keeping in contact with our family in faraway places. Enjoy the week ahead :)

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  7. Good news about Gerard, and love the hexies on that quilt. I am just thinking of doing one myself...
    Nice to see the sun, isn't it?

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  8. Good news that Gerard is mending and both of you are enjoying various projects.
    How those sheep made it through not one but two fences is quite something. The grass must have been a lot greener on your side.

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  9. Finally had a chance to catch up on all your "doings" and your creations. Such a busy girl!

    I have a quilt my grandmother made with the flower pattern on Hector's quilt. Do you call it "sunflower"?

    As always, I enjoy all your posts though I don't always comment. Perhaps I'll do better now that my tea book is at the printer. Just awaiting the proof.

    Hugs and best wishes to you and Gerard, Patsy

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  10. Your weekend sounds lovely to me. Baking with a friend, corralling sheep, enjoying each other. I hope Hector lets you know when he receives his fine quilt. Best wishes for continued good health to you and Gerard. ♥

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  11. Hector's quilt is adorable! So glad that Gerard is improving every day. I like those sheep! :)

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  12. Looking much warmer there now, hope you don't have to worry about your woolly visitors eating your garden.

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  13. Lucky for you they didn't eat those lovely yellow flowers in the yard. Glad you're both doing well.

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  14. The quilt has so many points of interest for your grandson. Always fun to have company. I don’t know if you would have chosen your island if communication was not very good. It might have made it a tougher decision.

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  15. Opening exciting packages always makes me happy. While coming back home from school, my son always asks whether we have received any package at home or not.. :D

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  16. Love getting surprise packages...............

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  17. Happy he is on the mend!
    And the quilt???
    Beautiful.
    I love a good, relaxing weekend.
    We finished unpacking all the tubs in the garage this past weekend.
    If I never see another tub, it will be too soon!!!
    Have a blessed week, my friend.

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  18. Nice quilt for Hector and I'm sure he'll enjoy it cuz it's from his grandma! Oh 🐑 visitors? Wooly? Nice but thankful they didn't eat your daffodils. Good to hear Gerard is getting better and you stay healthy too! Nice to get surprises in the mail for sure! Blessings for your week!

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  19. I just know Hector is going to love his new quilt. It turned out wonderfully. Fun visitors. It’s wonderful that your neighbor feels so welcome at your home. Prayers for Gerard and a speedy recovery.
    Blessings always,
    Betsy

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  20. Hector's quilt is adorable! So glad that Gerard is improving every day. I like those sheep! :)
    กำถั่ว

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  21. The quilt looks wonderful. So pleased to hear Gerard is getting along nicely.

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  22. Pleased to read that your husband is doing so well. The quilt is lovely and I love your woolly visitors:)

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  23. Lovely quilt, unexpected visitors and husband getting better ! And shinny weather !
    That's a perfect weekend ;)
    Anna

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  24. Good to hear your husband is getting better. Nice to have friends stop in and share in creating some pretties and baking. I would love that. I love that quilt made with love. You stay so busy and create so many nice things. I envy your energy.
    Thank you for your visit to my blog. I must say it is so nice to be surrounded by the beauty of the blooms. Raining here today and the pollen coats the ground.
    Happy Tuesday, betsy

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  25. The grass on your side of the fence must be very tasty indeed, far better than the grass outside your garden! Hector will love his quilt, it is very sweet. I am glad to hear that Gerard is getting better by the day. Hope all your appointments go well x

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  26. What fun to have wooly visitors, but I was worried they would eat your daffodils! I'm glad Gerard is improving, what a relief!! Your quilt for Hector is amazing.. such a lucky boy! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  27. Good news about Gerard's progress. Your weekend together sounds lovely - a bit of many things that combined to give satisfaction. Hector's sure to love his quilt!

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  28. Hector's quilt turned out so nice - bright and happy! Wonderful to have visitors, although I hope the sheep didn't eat your flowers. Sweet gifts from your blogging friend - so thoughtful. x Karen

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  29. That quilt is gorgeous. Hector will be thrilled with it. Those sheep look like they could use a trim.... plenty of wool for felting.... just saying. :-)

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  30. I like your visitors! Hector's quilt is gorgeous, I can just imagine his delight when he opened the parcel. I'm glad Gerard is doing well x

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  31. That quilt is beautiful , You are so talented , Glad Gerard is on the mend now , I know what you have been going through , Its hard when your partner has had serious health issues xxx

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  32. Glad to hear that Gerard continues to improve.

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  33. so happy to hear that Gerard is doing well, I bet that makes you worry a tiny bit less. (maybe). That quilt is gorgeous!!

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  34. Sounds like you had a bit of a busy weekend! You seem to take it all in stride, and find joy in your days. I admire that in you. Glad to hear Gerard is improving. Your quilt work is so cute!! Someone will be happy to receive such a labor of love gift. Have a happy day!
    Debbie
    xo

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  35. Happy for you and Gerard! The quilt is so beautifully done!

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  36. I love the little quilt, and I'm sure Hector will, too. Babies love those bright primary colors. We used to have the neighbor's cows find a way in to visit us occasionally. I think I'd rather have your wooly sheep! So glad to hear Gerard is doing well.

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  37. happy he's on the mend and I love that quilt.

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  38. You are always so busy! Love the sheep, so peaceful. Thanks for the beautiful posts, as always. Phil

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  39. I still have the quilt my grandmother made for me with scraps from her aprons and sunbonnets, my dresses, my mother's dresses. It's the same pattern as Hector's quilt, but with all sunflowers. It's at 70 years old.

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