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Stitchers Five!

Monday, 29 March 2004 10:14 A GMT+01

Stitchers Five! for the Week of 29 March 041. When did you first start stitching?a. When I was 18 I went to visit my mum in Australia and I was given a kit by her friend Rhonda, I have never looked back!2. How long have you been stitching?a. Almost

Category: Cross Stitch Stuff Memes

Shhhh look what I got now!!!

Monday, 29 March 2004 9:45 A GMT+01

I got another lovely package from my secret knitting pal....This had these in it!Those sweets are really yummy too - thank you so much *hugs*

Category: Knit Bits

Music of the Heart

Saturday, 27 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

Last night I could not sleep so I had a look at the pile of films I rented out and decided to watch this one. I am glad I did!I had wanted to see this ages ago but I never got around to it. Its a wonderful story of a woman who becomes a teacher in a

Category: Movies

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Knit Progress - about time huh!

Friday, 26 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

I have not posted a single progress pic of my sweater so I think its about time I show you the curly first part which is a few rows from finished *click to enlarge* I am working on something for my secret knit pal which I can't show you, and I final

Category: Knit Bits

Knit Gifts!!!!

Friday, 26 March 2004 3:24 P GMT+01

I got some goodies in the mail from my secret knitting pal yesterday evening..*click on the thumbails to see them properly*First we have this delicious yarn then some tools for a new knitter a stitch holder and a needle gaugeans some more tools

Category: Knit Bits

Happy Families...

Thursday, 25 March 2004 11:19 A GMT+01

WHY GOD CREATED CHILDREN (AND IN THE PROCESS GRANDCHILDREN) To those of us who have children in our lives, whether they are our own, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or students...here is something to make you chuckle.Whenever your children are out

Category: Funnies Things to contemplate

A design by ME!

Wednesday, 24 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

I have been busy knitting away latey as part of the secret knit project run by Sandy. Well I was inspired to try and knit heart shapes and drew a pattern on graph paper which I then figured out how I should knit - the result being............I suppos

Category: Knit Bits

Cross Stitch Meme # 13 - Easter

Wednesday, 24 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

A little while ago while browsing around on the 'about' network, I came across a fab cross-stitch pattern. I printed it out and kept a hold of it so I could use it at a later date. Now because the meme theme was Easter, I dug it out and got stitching

Category: Cross Stitch Stuff Memes

#24. LULU'S LINES

Wednesday, 24 March 2004 4:27 P GMT+01

#24. LULU'S LINESTrigger :::::::: SINCE YESTERDAY........ I have had so many things I wanted to Blog and say but again the city was down - at least it is back now. I have tried to email-to-blog something but so far no joy, maybe I will have to post

Category: Memes

What's On ............... Right Now?

Wednesday, 24 March 2004 4:04 P GMT+01

What's On your blog Right Now?From the What's on Now meme what can I say..... Look around LMAO!

Category: Memes

Tuesday Twosome

Wednesday, 24 March 2004 3:57 P GMT+01

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 Quick and straight to the point:1. "pop" or "soda"? - Actually neither because I don't call anything by those names - Sometimes Sprite or Coke though2. chocolate or vanilla? - Hands down gotta be CHOCOLAT

Category: Memes

[Photo Album] Buttons I made

Monday, 22 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

A few buttons I have made, I am only doing static ones so far.....

Calendar Girls

Monday, 22 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

Just a quick entry - I rented this movie on Saturday and I am really glad I did (though I probably should have kept some tissues near me)I had a totally lazy weekend which envolved cross-stitching, knitting and watching movies.This film is based on

Category: Movies

Stitchers Five!

Monday, 22 March 2004 3:16 P GMT+01

Stitchers Five! for the Week of 22 March 041. Where do you stitch? - describe your stitching area. a. Usually I sit on the sofa with a lamp above me for better light - oh and a cat trying to get on top of what ever I am doing2. What time of th

Category: Memes

Angels

Saturday, 20 March 2004 12:01 P GMT+01

I thought seeing as this is one of the fab feature recently added to the city, I ought to give it a whirl.........I recently acquired and read 'Angels' by Marian Keyes - I have read a few of her other books and again it was a delightful read with fun

Category: Books and Bits!

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Premium ROCKS!

Friday, 19 March 2004 1:42 P GMT+01

I have finally gotten my rear end in gear and upgraded my blog - now I am kicking myself asking myself why did I wait?? Stupid, stupid Karen!I have created my first poll, yes I know it is super lame but go on amuse me people!I will endeavour to be fu

Category: Chatter

I have fallen in love on the internet!

Thursday, 18 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

this is something I came across the other day and gosh darn it I think I am in love - and not just with that one in particular, rainbow and bittersweet too. I think I will have to control myself here but maybe I will keep it in mind for a treat to m

Category: Knit Bits

Need a smile? Read on..........

Thursday, 18 March 2004 6:05 P GMT+01

SISTERS OF ST. FRANCISA man is driving down a deserted stretch of highway when he notices a sign out of the corner of his eye..... It reads: SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS HOUSE OF PROSTITUTION 10 MILES He thinks it was a figment of his imagination and drive

Category: Funnies

Thoughts

Wednesday, 17 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

When we were told about my dad needing a bypass operation, a lot of people said be careful after the operation he might get depressed!I took this with a nod and a polite thank you and did not really think it was likely.Yesterday I went over to see hi

Category: Chatter

Just a quick something to make you all smile!!

Wednesday, 17 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

Emailed to me and being shared with youThe Navy found they had too many officers and decided to offer an early retirement bonus.They promised any officer who volunteered for retirement a bonus of $1000 for every inch measured in a straight line b

Category: Funnies

What's On ............... Right Now?

Wednesday, 17 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

What's On your agenda for St. Patrick's Day Right Now?From the What's on Now meme Wel I think in honour of the occassion I will spend my evening with a green ball of yarn. I don't go out much - I am a bit of a Home-Body especially when my man is aw

Category: Memes

When?

Tuesday, 16 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

When is a question I feel I am asking a lot of late.When is my premium payment going to be processed so I can have the full version of Blog-city?When is the afore-mentioned Blog-City going to be all better?When is my sweater going to be finished (wel

Category: Chatter

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Saturday Senses - Week 26

Tuesday, 16 March 2004 11:59 P GMT+01

Week 26Websites: Name a website that:[taste]:: makes you want to eat. Has to be Tine's - every time she posts pictures and writes about the fantastic food she cooks my mouth waters[touch]:: makes you feel like touching what´s on your screen. I have

Category: Memes