Project 365 (25th - 31st May 2025)

 It has been a busy week as it is half term and Craig has also been off work so this week has been a bit easier with regards to subjects for the project.

Sunday 25th May

Salmon burgers- although they do not look the most appetising on this photo as they are not cooked these salmon burgers were delicious and very easy to make.

Monday 26th May

The animated Lilo and Stitch is one of my all time favourite films so I had to go and see the live action version. I did enjoy it overall but I do wish they had done a scene by scene remake of the original rather than changing elements of the story, including Jumba being the villain and no Gantu.

Tuesday 27th May

A trip to Ikea for some light bulbs for Matthew's bedroom light and to stock up on meatballs and Daim cake.

Wednesday 28th May

Matthew was doing a big sort out and deep clean of his room which I was helping him with (otherwise nothing would have been disposed of). During a break when I walked Penny I sat down at a table and this little robin came so close to me I could have touched it. I didn't want to scare it so I took a picture instead.

Thursday 29th May

Craig and I have been members of the National Trust for many years and have visited a lot of properties and gardens over time. We wanted to go somewhere new as we have done all the sites that are closer to home, so we chose Erdigg Hall, again in Shropshire, this time near Wrexham. This house was interesting as it focused on the servants rather than the owners. 

Friday 30th May

I met up with my cousin and her husband for a day in Manchester. Although I have lived in the area for most of my life I have never really viewed it from a tourists perspective, so today was all about that. We went into the John Rylands library which was spectacular and was definitely giving off Hogwarts library vibes.

Saturday 31st May

On another walk with Penny, this time around the local Water Park I saw these cute goslings bobbing along being protected by their parents. It was so adorable.

Project 365 15th - 21st January 2024

 Another week has flown by and my goodness hasn't it been cold. I will admit I would much rather have the cold and sunny weather than the damp and mild conditions we are due to get over the upcoming week. 

This week has been about finishing things that should have been done a long time ago and I am pleased with what I have achieved. I only have a couple more things to cross off the list which I am hoping to do by the end of the month.

So now for a photo everyday

I was lucky enough to go with the Year 4's to Chester Zoo on Monday. They have moved the Red Pandas which are my favourite animal so I was very happy when they were out, active and I was able to get this photo.

Woke up to snow on Tuesday. Thankfully there was not a lot of it and I felt safe to drive to work. I am just about within the distance I would be willing to walk if I needed to if the school had remained open and I needed to be in.

Completed my first long standing to do on Wednesday, a journal of our holiday in Colorado in 2022. I had done a lot of it but still had some photos that needed to be printed out and spreads of a couple of days. It brought back some wonderful memories whilst I was working on it.

Thursday and another to-do crossed off- hanging this frame with vintage greetings cards in. It was originally held up with the command strips but one day it just fell down. The glass broke but the frame remained intact. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find the same frame so I have put the cards in plastic wallets to protect them.

These photos were from when we when to Orlando last Easter. I uploaded them to get them printed on Tuesday and was most surprised when they arrived in the post today as the website said 5-7 days. I then had to spend about an hour on Friday putting them in the album and deciding which ones would not go in as there were only 200 slots and I had 247 photos.

Decided to make some banana bread on Saturday as I had some bananas that needed to be used up and I felt like baking.

Sunday and the final item this week crossed off my to-do list which was finish this dress. I had to insert the zip and sleeves and do the hem. I had started it last June and just never got round to finishing. My dressmaking skills are a little rusty and I doubt I will wear this dress outside, not my finest effort. I am also not sure whether I like it or not. 

#Project 365 21st August-3rd September

I was away for the weekend so missed posting for the week so I have decided to do two weeks in one post. 

Sunday 21st August

As yet we don't have a hosepipe ban yet, Craig decided to do the annual job of clearing out the gutters, especially as I had complained about the dripping from them onto the car waking me up last night whilst it was raining. Whilst he was up there he also discovered another load of wasps so he used more treatment and sealed up where they were getting in.

Monday 22nd August

My regular weekday breakfast at the moment, Greek yogurt, granola and raspberries. Yum.

Tuesday 23rd August

Decided to go foraging whilst taking Penny on her evening walk after seeing this delicious recipe.

Wednesday 24th August

My new knitting project- a scarf in the colours of Ravenclaw house from Harry Potter for Matthew. I will have to do one in yellow and black for Emma next.

Thursday 25th August

GCSE results day and Matthew passed everything easily

Friday 26th August

Whilst in Waterstones I found the perfect book for Emma. This will go along with her idea of visiting every Waterstones in the UK.

Saturday 27th August

The hotel room we stayed in near Newbury ready for our visit to Highclere the next day.

Sunday 28th August

After 5 years of waiting I finally got to walk up the path to 'Downton Abbey' Lady Deborah came for a visit :)

Monday 29th August

A quick visit to Henley on Thames before heading home. 

Tuesday 30th August

After getting Matthew enrolled in college this was our traditional holiday treat. For me that is a maple syrup latte and a Boston creme doughnut.

Wednesday 31st August

Penny decided to help me clear the area where we are going to put the new fire pit we bought in a sale. Once cleared I put a weed barrier and stones on top before putting the fire pit in the centre.

Thursday 1st September

This may be the last evening I can sit out in the garden as rain is forecast for the next couple of weeks and then we will be well into Autumn. I have also come up with a long list of ideas as to what I want to do with the garden over the next few years.

Friday 2nd August

The ceremonial burning of the schoolwork. Emma started the tradition when she left school. After the results were out then her and her friends arranged to have a bonfire to burn their school work and Matthew has been looking forward to doing the same. If we let them burn everything they would be there for hours. We will limit what they can burn as it is more the symbolism and then they can put the rest in the recycling bin.

Saturday 3rd September. 

I was in a creative mood but I was not able to work on anything where I needed to concentrate as I knew I would keep being disturbed. This was the compromise as it is the diamond art equivalent of paint by numbers.

'#Project 365 7th-13th August 2022

Sunday 7th August

I went out with Craig and Penny for a walk in the woods as I needed a break from the housework. Penny loves being off the lead and free to roam so places away from the road like woods are ideal.

Monday 8th August 

 It was my turn to take cakes to the W.I meeting so I asked Emma to make a batch of brownies as out and would not be back in time to make them ready for tomorrow.

Tuesday 9th August

I saw these flowers outside the hall where we have our W.I meeting and just thought how much they looked like fried eggs. I have no idea what type of flowers they really are. If any one knows then please let me know in the comments.

Wednesday 10h August

I have never seen this type of butterfly before so I just had to get a picture. Unfortunately it was resting on something that wasn't so pleasant. Yuck!!

Thursday 11th August

It was the first day of the audit at work and the first real day of the heatwave. I had craft group at my nearest W.I where we are making decorations to go on a Christmas tree which will be auctioned off for Francis House. We have decided to go with a Royal theme and this is part of my contribution. There was another seven and I am going to attempt to make crowns out of seed beads. Wish me luck.

Friday 12th August

As it was too hot to cook we decided to go to Costco and order pizza. As we were waiting we had a look around and I really wanted to get this Christmas decoration. Unfortunately, Craig wouldn't let me. Maybe a return visit on my own might be in the near future.

Saturday 13th August

                       

We put this cooling vest on Penny and kept her out of the sun. Like me she isn't a fan of the heat or the sun.

I hope you all are well and didn't let the heat get too you too much.

Project 365 -1st -6th August

Monday 1st August- The towel cupboard needed to be organised and some old and worn out towels taken out to use as rags. This picture is the 'after'

Tuesday 2nd August - A trip to Ikea for a storage unit also meant other items were purchased including food bags, drawer/shelf liners, a lazy susan, a travel cutlery set (it is a nightmare trying to find forks at work) and some biscuits.

Wednesday 3rd August - my first tomato. I am so proud that I have managed to nurture a plant to produce something that we can eat. Normally I don't keep anything alive long enough.

Thursday 4th August-Traced and cut out the pattern pieces for my next sewing project, though I have no idea when I might be able to do anymore on it at the moment.

Friday 5th August- Finally getting to see 'Six, The Musical'. It is the 5th attempt to see it, the first four having been cancelled due to Covid over the last two years. I really enjoyed it.

Satruday 6th August.- Completed my first week at Slimming World and lost 3 1/2 lbs which is 2 more than I was expecting. So pleased and proud of myself. 

#Project 365 -24th July to 30th July

 For some time I have been thinking about joining in with this link as both a way of recording something daily and also because I enjoy seeing what other people have been doing in the link up. I decided that this week I would take the plunge as it seemed as good a time as any so here goes.

Sunday 24th July

The state of the garage had been getting on my nerves for a long time and over the weekend I cleared it all out, got rid of a load of things I no longer needed, bought new shelves and re-organised almost everything (the camping equipment is my husband's responsibility as I would get rid of it all hehe!). By clearing it all it means that I now have space to be able to dry my washing if needed without it getting in the way anywhere else.

Monday 25th July

I have been working on this quilt at the quilting group for several years. It has all been hand sewn which is why it has taken so long. There is still a lot to do but I am pleased to have got this far with it.

Tuesday 26th July

I had struggled to find anything to properly clean my fire surround and there was quite a lot of tarnish build up. I found some Bar Keepers Friend powder so I decided to give that a go after seeing some videos of other people using it. It brought the surround back to gleaming with very little effort on my part.

Wednesday 27th July

I passed my Nebosh exam in April and it has taken this long to get my certificate but it finally arrived. It is a nationally recognised entry level  health and safety qualification in the UK. My boss asked me to do it and I wonder what he has planned for me as a result.

Thursday 28th July

It is my Brother in Law's birthday so we went to a Thai Buffet nearby.

Friday 29th July

Book club tonight and this was the book we were discussing. It was okay. Emma already had the book so it saved me some money. She enjoyed it more than I did.

Saturday 30th July

I wanted to do a travel journal for our holiday in Colorado. I did work on it whilst I was away but could not print out the photos so decided to do some work on it today.