Monthly Archives: July 2016

Blueberry season

Posted on July 20, 2016 by caroline

I’ve been steadily picking away at my second sock and have completed the heel flap and pick up of the gusset stitches. I just need to finish the decreases and then clear sailing down to the toe. This stage makes … Continue reading →

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Windy Monday

Posted on July 18, 2016 by caroline

It’s been a very windy day. The waves are huge and I’ve seen several boats struggling a bit going through the channel that is between two small islands just off our NW side. It makes me very glad that I … Continue reading →

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A Finish and a long forgotten UFO unearthed – long post, you’ll need a cup of tea or something

Posted on July 11, 2016 by caroline

It’s another beautiful Monday in the Bay. A bit of cloud coverage today is helping to keep the worst of the heat in check and later N and I will go for a swim. His swimming “lessons” with me are … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Yarn Along

Posted on July 6, 2016 by caroline

It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in Ginny’s Wednesday yarn along. Lately, I’ve been concentrating on three main projects – my first pair of socks, the Less is More shawl and the Ardent shawl (not pictured – will take photo … Continue reading →

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Summer off the grid

Posted on July 5, 2016 by caroline

Finally! Last week, we took Nicholas out of school a bit early and arrived on the Wednesday. Our first guests came on Thursday and a truly lovely weekend with happy, noisy children and reconnecting with great friends felt like a … Continue reading →

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