What made you happy today?

Swissgreys said:
Sounds like a perfect evening to me.
I have stopped sewing for tonight, but plan to finally finish both my current wip quilts this weekend.

Good on you @Lorcan for just embracing a new craft so enthusiastically.
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Honestly when I was stuck in my room all morning because the house was so cold I needed something to do, and I'd found this page with a bunch of free pattern blocks. And then I wanted something to do...not downstairs? So I brought the machine up to my room instead lol. There's zero room to manoeuvre in here, it's a health and safety nightmare but it's also my room so 🤷‍♂️

Why I decided to start with triangles I don't know, though, and I've got the hardest triangle part yet to do. But mum also said if I do the pattern bit and send it over, she'll do the quilting bit. Besides, it's this or yell at people setting off fireworks, don't they know Bonfire Night is usually accompanied by riots* instead?

(*well, from where I'm from anyway)
 
I'm happy today because I had an email from my electricity supplier (Octopus) saying that my request for a £500 refund had been approved. At last count I was +/- £900 in credit. The dosh is very welcome as the last few months our bank account has been in overdraft at the end of the month, so that money will help to pay it off.
 
Standing in the Tesco queue with my groceries…

“That’s a healthy shop.”

“Thanks for noticing,” I reply. “The lettuce and the cucumber is for the guineapigs tho!”

“Oh guineapigs….. “.

And then he goes on to ask me all about guineapigs - like he’s really interested! 🤣🤣. Thrilled with delight I was!
 
A parcel from Piggies Parcels from the very generous @alpacasqueak . The boys are loving the treats they have just tried, even Nugget who isn't eating much for himself had a little nibble.
Thank you so much to Becci who really shouldn't send us presents but you have brought a smile at what is a horrible time.
Thank you to Amanda at Piggies Parcels as well. I'd tag you in but I don't know your forum name.
 
piggieminder said:
A parcel from Piggies Parcels from the very generous @alpacasqueak . The boys are loving the treats they have just tried, even Nugget who isn't eating much for himself had a little nibble.
Thank you so much to Becci who really shouldn't send us presents but you have brought a smile at what is a horrible time.
Thank you to Amanda at Piggies Parcels as well. I'd tag you in but I don't know your forum name.
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Aw I’m so pleased it finally turned up, so chuffed my lovely mate Nugget is having a nibble too bless him, really hope they all enjoy a little of it! :wub::) So pleased it’s cheered you up a bit too, you’re amazing looking after your boys so well and for so long through all this sad illness, they’re so lucky to have you! Sending you all huge hugs and munching vibes! xx

@Guineautopia some fans in the above post, as well as big ones here! Your forage is always so lovely! And the new website looks really great :)
 
I've been watching quilting videos as several of you are making some and it sounded interesting. The lady I'm watching is hilarious! She was giving advice on how to keep your shoulders loose while quilting. Her suggestion was to keep a beer or Guinness nearby to drink. :beer:
 
RedLoredAmazon said:
I've been watching quilting videos as several of you are making some and it sounded interesting. The lady I'm watching is hilarious! She was giving advice on how to keep your shoulders loose while quilting. Her suggestion was to keep a beer or Guinness nearby to drink. :beer:
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My lines would be very interesting if I did that, maybe that's where I'm going wrong 🤔🤪
 
RedLoredAmazon said:
I've been watching quilting videos as several of you are making some and it sounded interesting. The lady I'm watching is hilarious! She was giving advice on how to keep your shoulders loose while quilting. Her suggestion was to keep a beer or Guinness nearby to drink. :beer:
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I mean, any excuse is a good excuse...
 
RedLoredAmazon said:
I've been watching quilting videos as several of you are making some and it sounded interesting. The lady I'm watching is hilarious! She was giving advice on how to keep your shoulders loose while quilting. Her suggestion was to keep a beer or Guinness nearby to drink. :beer:
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How about wine? I don't drink beer or Guinness. I also don't sew. I do knit though do you reckon it'll keep my hands and fingers loose while I knit?
 
I got a free vape juice today with an order. Normally samples are sent in 10ml zero nicotine bottles. I got a 10ml 10mg salt. Slightly stronger than what I'm used to but a freebie is a freebie and who am I to argue, lol.
 
We have just arranged for some friends to come and stay for a few days after Christmas.
We’ve known them for over 35 years and haven’t seen them since before Covid.

And……went to see The Railway Children this afternoon. It was performed by a local amateur dramatic group and they are so good.
My husband had a small part in it and I do love watching him in action.
 
Made my Christmas puddings.
I make small ones as they’re easier for my mother-in-law and I’m the only one in my house who likes them.
I had to try one of course- very yummy 😋

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Note to self - get more brandy before next year!

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Went to see someone in Wallasey this morning. The view from where I parked.
 
I don't rate "Black Friday" as a time to buy things, prices often aren't cheaper than all other times of year, but today I was able to get a couple of things cheaper that I needed anyway.

I bought a Hive thermostat and hub, which will be fitted next week by the boiler engineer. Been considering replacing our old thermostat because it misbehaved a couple of times last winter, and it's hard to adjust. Maybe it'll help save a few £££ too. Black Friday got me £25 off 👍👍
Then I called Virgin Mobile to see if I could get a better deal for more data for my son's Mobile. They didn't have a data only deal but told me that for only £20 I could get a new Samsung A23 and 100GB data :yikes:. I wouldn't normally get a phone on contract but my current Samsung is 3 years old and not supported after next year - so I shall have the phone and my son can have the data ( tho I can't imagine even he needing 100GB!).

So, I'm happy! 😁
 
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