You know what they say about things happening all at once? Well, it's true. We now have the most gorgeous fence at the bottom of the garden, doing a splendid job of keeping little holligans out, and the dog firmly in. And Santa came early. It's a long story, but I'm now the stupidly-happy owner of a really wonderful camera and when not working, or cleaning, or providing tea, sympathy and biscuits for the Men At Work I have been taking insane amounts of photographs!



After a really long and tiring day at work yesterday, I needed to get out. I longed to be in the middle of English countryside, with open country roads and the chance of seeing the odd little creature, the turning leaves on the trees and to smell the must of damp leaflitter. I took myself on an outing, completely on my own, and had a most wonderful time.



It was a National Trust property, but with hardly anyone there, it made the most perfect excursion and photo opportunity.





You'll be pleased to know that I am now the Very Proud Owner of a sock. It was conceived on honeymoon, and was born on Saturday, having gone through some painful grafting (if anyone can explain this to me, send an email to the usual address...) before it came into being. I will be starting the next sock once I've recovered from the ordeal of the first. But I do love it to pieces, imperfections and all.


[knitted in Opal 'Petticoat' #1292 (isn't that cute?)]

You'll be very pleased to hear that there are hundreds more photos to come ~ I just hope you have broadband ;-)