Sewing!!!!

Well I have borrowed my nan's friends sewing machine. I think I am getting the hang of it now. I have a bit of a fabric stash and last night started making a bag for my niece's birthday. Its not looking too bad. I had a bit of trouble fitting the snaps for the closure but I got there in the end!

The machine is a bit old and temperamental, the thread keeps snagging as on of the parts is missing but I am getting used to its quirks! Must put a machine on my Christmas list!!!!!!

Watch this space for finished pictures.........

The Moon

I have just been and had a quick half hour out with my scope. I am loving these early nights!!!! It is a full moon tonight so that means star gazing is a bit of a no-no as the brightness from the moon blocks a lot of them. So I was having a look at the moon itself. I took this photo through the scope by holding my compact digital up to the lens in the scope.
I like this shot. I am quite pleased with how it turned out, well for a first attempt. I have a web cam that I want to try out but maybe not when I have to get up for work tomorrow!!!

I took this picture whilst on a long weekend away for the August bank holiday. We went camping in West Wales in Barmouth. I was a great weekend and very hot. I got sun burnt feet!!! I wish I had my scope with me as we had some fantastically clear nights and we got great views of the Milky Way!!

Christmas Around the World Questionaire

Christmas Around The World Questionnaire!

We know you have all been waiting patiently (thank you!) for the questionnaire! As today is the first official day of the swap, we are ready to post it for all of you to complete and enjoy. You'll notice that there's 25 questions......one for each of the 25 days of the Christmas season!

1. Are you religious? No
   
2. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? I have only been knitting "properly" for about 2 years. I would say Intermediate.
   
3. Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? I am an amature astronomer and I like to make cards.
   
4. Favorite color(s)? Purple!!
   
5. Do you collect anything? Cherished Teddies
   
6. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? Thankfully, No
   
7. Do you have any pets? We have a rabbit and a dwarf hamster
   
8. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? All 3 but mostly coffee.
   
9. Cookies or Sweets? Cookies
   
10. Do you knit socks? Yes, I took part in Sockapolooza 4
    
11. If not socks then what? Socks!
    
12. Do you put up a Christmas tree? Oh yes, I have to do it all by myself!
    
13. Favorite holiday treats? Lots of chocolates
    
14. Favorite holiday smells? Cinnamon
    
15. Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Traditional, Big dinner with all the trimmings and Christmas pud
    
16. What are your favorite holiday traditions? Mine would be my Christmas visit to Birmingham's German Christmas Market. I have done it every year for the past 3 years.
    
17. Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....” Giving and receiving presents and spending quality time with my family.
    
18. If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….? I would be a fairy!
    
19. What was your favorite gift you've ever received? DAB Radio
    
20. When do you start your Christmas? My Christmas has already started, I have knitted 4 presents already.
    
21. Do you send Christmas cards? Yes, I make some and buy some. Depends who they are for.
    
22. What is your favorite Christmas dish? Turkey dinner.
    
23. Carolers are at your door. What do you do? Open the door and enjoy!
    
24. When do you open presents? Christmas morning
25. Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? Family

I hope this helps my swapee.