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third week of March 2026

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After finishing nothing last week - this week has been stellar! Firstly a pair of socks - this was a kit I bought a few years ago and was a fundraiser to support breast cancer research and support The pattern is Hope adn Sunsine socks and the yarn is from Louie and Lola yarns. And then another pair of socks as well! These are the Gaiano socks and the yarn I used was Maximoo Yarns Luxury sock and was gifted to me by a fellow knitter from Ravelry who lives in Canada - its a beautiful yarn to work with. And finally - not socks - the Ankers Summer Shirt which I knit for myself Ive made this pattern before and have worn that top (in blue) a lot so wanted a white one as well I used Papyrus yarn and I think Ill get a lot of wear from this. As I said a very successful week - and no I didnt knit everything this week (that would be impossible) they were all at various stages and just happened to all finish in this one week. And I must admit its nice to not have anything on the needles hal...
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second week of March 2026

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Well I havent finished a thing - either craftwise or reading! I did however attend a 3 day community health conference that was excellent and Ill copy the CEO's summary here Last week several members of the team attended the ARRCH Conference, and I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible contribution we made and the pride we all felt representing the amazing work happening across our organisation. Our team were outstanding ambassadors for NDCH, sharing their expertise and passion with colleagues from across the sector: Emily Wood and Tanya Maher-Toose – Listening Deeply to Community Alex Carter – Helping People Manage Chronic Disease Confidently Ingrid Cultivo – From Turning Point to Future Ready Each presentation highlighted the thoughtful, innovative and community-focused work that happens every day at NDCH. With Yvonne, Arthur, Nilda, Nicci, Di Bowles and I cheering them on, it was impossible not to feel immense pride — both in the quality of their presentations and i...
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first week of March 2026

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The months and weeks and days are flying by and here we are in March! Ive got a lot to show you as I think ive forgotten to show you some things! Firstly Ive finished this sashiko table runner that I started when I was in Queensland for over a month awaiting Ollies birth - and that was two years ago. I needed to get this finished and I have. Id also forgotten how soothing it is doing a stitching project like this - it was my early morning hand stitching project and I just loved working on it Ive also completed yet another pair of socks (and is this where I admit that I own way too many skeins of sock yarn and also way too many sock patterns I want to make up) The Pattern is Surprise socks designed Brigit Ka and the yarn I used was Faking Sanity Persuasion sock yarn which was gifted to me by a knitting friend from Canada. I also attended another card making with Juliana and I really enjoyed it - I may have bought some supplies to make some more. Who knew there was a craft I had...
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fourth week of February 2026

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Well the best thing about this week is that we spent it in Queensland! Airlie Beach - my happy place! Visiting Sarah, Kris, Ollie and Jessie the dog is always just so lovely and it was great that this time Gary could come with me. We spoilt ourselves with a night at the Park Royal the night before our flight as we flew out a bit after 7am We even availed ourselves of the gym there and enjoyed a yummy dinner (and breakfast) in our room Yes the weather was a bit hot and humid in queensland - but thats what it is and I think Im "almost" used to it. Ollie is growing in leaps and bounds and its hard to believe he will be 2 next month! He adores Gary (probably more than me) and they had such fun together - mowing lawns, whipper snipping, reading books and just having fun and Sarah is such a great mum and Kris an excellent dad too The time was too short though (as always) but we will be back!
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third week of February 2026

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Reading wise - again a few finishes! And Im amazed to realise that Ive read/listened to 12 books this year alread which is apparently 19% of my goal to read 64 books this year The Lucky Sisters by Rachel Johns which I read as a physical book. I loved this book - and its not just because it has a pretty cover (which may be why I bought it) This is the story of Nora and Stevie Lucky, twins who were adopted not long after birth. Their adopted mum dies and they are about to turn 50 so decide to try and find their biological parents. The results of this cause them both to have a serious rethink of their lives - some for good, some not and their lives are thrown into disarray. This is an excellent set in australia book by a great australian author and a definite 5 star read from me. The School of Mirrors by Eva Stachniak which I listened to as an audiobook via audible This is such a sad book about a time in history when young women were not thought much of except for the convenience o...
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second week of February 2026

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Its hard to believe we are already half way through the second month of 2026! Thankfully this last week hasnt been as hot as the previous weeks - no days above 40 degrees celcius - several in the high 30s but that is bearable Ive finished my first pair of socks for 2026 - I do have plans to make at least 12 pairs of socks - and Ive matched up yarn and patterns to do so, so Ill see how I go The pattern was a test knit and is called Placid Socks with the designer being Heidi Nick I used Circus Tonic Handmade Gathering Sock in the colorway Blazin. Its a simple pattern with just enough detail to keep you interested and would work with all sorts of sock yarns. Heres the ravelry link in case you are interested These will be going in my gifting box which is pretty empty of socks at the moment and also why Im aiming to knit at least 12 pairs this year. Books finished this week Christmas Joy by Mary-Anne O'Connor which I read as a physical book I received this book in the Book Box adve...
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first week of February 2026

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Firstly some sad farm news - my number one favorite cow - the Queen - also known as seven went to heaven this week. She was just a few weeks of 15 years old (which is rare for a cow to stay alive in ours and most herds) and as she was so special I had always said she was never to be sold. She was one of the first cows that my granddaughter Mia saw being born and we were all amazed to see the number seven on her head! She had 8 calves in her time with us - mostly all herefords as for some reason she didnt like getting in calf to AI (artificial insemination) and none with the number 7 on their heads She will be missed very much and I could call "seven" and she would come - she didnt like everyone but I like to think that she liked me! After that sad note onto things finished Firstly, and stupidly because it was hard!!! I volunteered to crochet together some blanket squares made by my local group. What I thought would be a fairly simple process was not one as various si...
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