Almost done!! As you can see, the conservatory is almost finished. The long passageway is ideal for extra dog beds and the whole space is absolutely fantastic. It is also lovely and warm as we have put in two radiators. We want to be able to use the space the whole year round. Already I have spent many hours sitting in the light, bright room - with my foot up! The good news is that it is daily improving, so I should be able to go away next week without crutches!!
Two of my favourite photographs - these will fit in well with my 'blue' art class tonight. Thinking about it ......I think I am feeling a bit blue. It is the sudden loss of the sunshine I think. We have had such a glorious summer - but it went overnight. Suddenly dark clouds, rain and chilly..........but hopefully I'm off to the south of France for a few days next week. Maybe the sun is still there??
Tomorrow I am going to an art group and the title of our evening is 'Blue"......so here goes - blue fleece spun into gorgeous blue yarn. Must get my head around more blue ideas. I once went to a stunning art gallery and saw an installation by Yves Klein....it was simply a rectangular box on the floor full of the deepest blue pigment.....absolutely stunning! 
Why am I always surprised by the beauty of nature? Every time I stop and actually look....I see amazing patterns and designs. So often I look and don't really see. I suppose it's a bit like in the counselling world where we talk about active as opposed to passive listening. Probably the same applies...i.e. active looking as opposed to passive looking! On the other hand if I was so busy actively looking at objects and details I would trip over more often!! Which brings me back to my foot....it's healing well and today I plan to go for a short walk in town. It's really weird, I am having to train my muscles to work again. Only three weeks out of action and they have almost forgotten how to function!! 
As a background to my life and its various activities.....I knit! Here is my latest bag which I shall display at the forthcoming Exhibition of the Lewes Guild of Spinners Weavers and Dyers. I always enjoy meeting fellow enthusiasts of all things woolly! Today I'm on a training course for much more serious stuff......I like to keep a work/play balance !
You may remember that a few weeks ago I had a spell of enthusiasm re. beach huts. Well - over the last couple weeks, while I have been sitting with my foot up - I have completed a small weaving. I have to be honest, I am never too keen on my woven pieces, but I do so enjoy the actual process of weaving. The good news is, my foot is slowly improving, so today I plan to go out crutch less. Roll on the day when I can get back to dog walking.....hopefully not too many weeks away!
