This and That...

The week has just flown by, here we are Thursday already.  Gerard has just gone into Stornoway for his rehabilitation course and to see the cardiac nurse for the first time on his own since the heart attack in March.  We are trying to get things back on an even keel.    Whilst there are still some issues that need ironing out this last set of medication seem to be working, thankfully.  So I am home alone and quite enjoying the peace and quiet.  I didn't need to go into town as we had already been on Monday for the dentist.   I have already made the bed, tidied around and cleaned the bathroom so now I can enjoy some time to myself.

I dried a lot of herbs and finally got round to breaking them up and putting them into glass storage jars.  They are perfect for adding to stews/casseroles during the Winter months.

This is some of the mint I dried, I am quite impressed how much it has retained its colour.  We grew several varieties and they have all dried well.  I do like to add mint to potatoes and make mint sauce regularly.

I have made a start on a blanket for Bertie, I know I have made a start once before, but as it grew I like it less and less.  Consequently I have pulled it all back and started a fresh.

It is to fit a single bed, so awhile to go yet but I am enjoying the process.  The same pattern will be used to crochet a blanket for Honey using pink and lilac yarn.  I am using aran wool so it will be lovely and warm for them and of course it does crochet up quickly.

Mickey is looking a little bedraggled, so it is time to get the grooming table out and give him a good brush.  We can then decide if need to be given a cut or not.  He is certainly in need of a bath, in fairness he does quite enjoy splashing about in the water.  In the summer we fill an old children's paddling pool for him.

I am thinking I might get some soap made to go with the wash cloths that I have been crocheting.  I have also crocheted some soap savers, I was inspired by some that I saw on pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.co.uk/ Kristina is an inspiration to all those who strive for self sufficiency.  I will share mine on another post once I have made the soap.

As always I do thank you for your visit and your comments.  A warm welcome to a new follower  I do hope you enjoy my little adventures through life.  Today I will leave you with a a sheep whose little face I fell in love with, the photo taken up by the lighthouse.

See you soon.

PS  The hen house has arrived, so Gerard has made a start in making a area for them.  He has made a start making some fencing and a gate.