Life has been a series of ups and downs for the past few weeks, nothing major just a general malaise that has slithered into just about every area of my life.
Work is providing it's usual challenges compounded by a drawn out restructuring process and my boss leaving. My journey to and from work is taking twice it's usual time due to major roadworks at several stages en-route. I feel exhausted, both mentally and physically and was much in need of some downtime this weekend. This is partly due to a health issue which is proving to be resistant to medication so I'm now awaiting a date for more invasive treatment.
The month wasn't all doom and gloom so I'll leave you with a short photo essay of what April brought:
Easter saw my first trip of the year to Knole
Matt and I try to escape here whenever we can to enjoy lunch followed by a walk in the deer park
Some small knitting was done for a new arrival
yarn used was by Biggan, a superwash DK that comes in the most amazing array of 64 colours.
The following week saw me on the road atttending a work related conference in Leicester. I was fortunate to be driven there by another knitter and we made such good time we were able to stop for lunch, here's a view from the bistro
the town was Uppingham, famous for it's yarn warehouse - it would have been impolite for us not to have visited and made a small purchase or two. I have to say I was very restrained in my purchases - possibly as I knew that end of the week I would be in Wales for Wonderwool.
Matt and I managed to sneak in a couple of extra days to visit his Aunt and to enjoy the scenery. Why do they call these the Black Mountains?
We saw plenty of lambs but it was this character who caught my eye
he came up to the roadside every time we drove across the mountains
Back at Wonderwool the Guild had a new look thanks to Tutleymutley
and some of my shawls on display
I finally got to meet Amber Moggie and Mr Mog; enjoyed time spent with Ali, Liz, Terry, Jane, Lucy and Shirley on the stand and managed to squeeze in a few other "hellos" to stall holders and other friends but really wasn't feeling up to socialising.
The final sign of ennui was my purchases - I came away from Wonderwool with one skein of yarn from Ripples yarns; spare cords for my Knit Pro's; 2 patterns and 6 scotch eggs
Posted by Yvonne at May 3, 2009 07:37 PMJust one skein from Wonderwool .... I feel so privileged!! Take care of yourself and make sure you get enough "me time".
Posted by: Helen at May 6, 2009 08:03 PMI know what you mean about April - it just dissappared!
I lived in Leicester for 20 years, Uppingham Yarns was one of my favourite haunts.
And of course Wales, land of my (step) fathers, and place of my birth.
I've been to the New Forest for the first time this weekend and the ponies there were equally as beautiful.
Posted by: Ness at May 4, 2009 09:00 PMThe baby items are darling! I'm hoping you are fully on the mend soon and that this health issue doesn't drag out.
Posted by: Stash Haus at May 4, 2009 06:59 PMLooks like a happy few days, Yvonne.
Whast are you going to knit with the Scotch Eggs?????
C
scotch eggs? they're hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage here.
Posted by: minnie at May 4, 2009 02:44 AMI'm so glad you have a refuge from all that chaos - it does really suck at you doesn't it/ I'm not sure why but I am still in hibernation mode - any chance of sleep and I'm zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/ Love the photos - Wales looks stunning and your shawls are fantastic.
Posted by: juliet at May 4, 2009 01:40 AM