There is a small flock of ducks visiting our little pond each day. I've never seen this kind before which may be American Black Ducks?. Their numbers have grown from 5 to the 17 I managed to count yesterday. They alert extremely easily- when one takes flight, they all go, so getting close for a photo is impossible. My long lens managed this shot. The pond looks golden here in the early morning sun which reminded me of the movie, On Golden Pond. Loved that one back in the day. Did you?
When I'd asked for lunch/meal suggestions, someone mentioned using pita breads. I'd kind of forgotten about that idea so the other day I bought a package and made this for supper. It's tuna, spinach and peppers salad topped with scrambled eggs...that last was my own addition to the recipe.
I worry that Tony doesn't get enough nutrients; he is still strict with his portion size, etc. and is quite thin. Recently friends who hadn't seen him in two years were surprised by how much thinner he looked. He has always loved being thin but I don't think it is good at his age. The body needs some reserves if you get ill is what I believe about that. But I don't know if that idea is medically true as such. Any thoughts?
Anyway, I also eat a lot of oranges; I think they are delicious when you can find a sweeter one.
One of the best sites to explore
The website Collections section of the Online Victoria and Albert Museum includes many interesting items. I first came across this site years ago when looking for William Morris items and they have a huge bank of material that must be one of the largest Morris collections to be found. But there also you will find other collections including this one... 1940s Knitting Patterns. Definitely worth taking a look for you knitters. I enjoyed seeing how many patterns would suit our modern times. Their
Make and Do section includes instructions for a number of needle arts projects including a Boro style bag I really like.
Of great interest to me also is their collection of cross stitched samplers. Here is the link-
History of Needle Worked Samplers. Very interesting to see the earliest examples of different embroidery stitches too. So if you have the time, the V&A is a wonderful site to explore.
Speaking of which it is time to get out my Autumn Quakers cross stitching project from the wonderful Rosewood Manor. It's being stitched on 28 count Vintage Country Mocha Cashel Linen. Now this is true slow stitching- at least, for me it is. S L O W L Y making my way down the left side.
Pat Sloan at I Love to Make Quilts has launched her latest free QAL called Autumn Wonders. I'm following with interest but not taking part for the obvious reason of having enough stitchy projects on the go. Winter Preparations have begun...
Happy to have Jack's help with the wood for our winter fires this year. Here is the start he has made on getting wood from the lot onto the veranda. The wood is not next to the house itself... there are sheets of wood protecting the house wall and there is a space left between the wood and it. Also we don't have termites here to be a concern thankfully as some were worried when I showed a similar photo last year. Though I helped with tidying the stacks, it is a good break for me not to have to load and carry it. I'm looking forward to having our daily fires again. Nothing cozier when it's snowing outside.
But no snow just yet, the sun is shining and it is cool enough for a heavy sweater...perfect fall weather. Hope your weekend is going well and you have something to look forward to this week.
Also happy to share this post with the slow stitching crowd at
Kathy's Quilts.