tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post2974018988544562127..comments2023-10-05T11:30:10.608+01:00Comments on cardigangirlverity: September beginningsverityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-17414626403821393952011-09-05T10:30:33.573+01:002011-09-05T10:30:33.573+01:00I don't know how you manage to fit everything ...I don't know how you manage to fit everything in. Mind you I used to do when I was younger, work full time, cook, bake, knit, sew, read, look after my son, paint and decorate etc. <br /><br />I think however as the years pass although you have more time, because you don't have work commitments, you're sort of making the most of actually not having to go out at certain time and then come in, so you do tend to take life a little more laid back. That's my reason for it. I'm not admitting I'm OLD!<br /><br />As I've had a really bad summer because of a trapped nerve in thigh, still got it, I'm going to try to get my cycling back on track. I've entered the Cycletta North event on 2nd October, run from Tatton Park. It's a 40k event with graded groups. The fastest can race but most others will be seeing it as a social event for girls who want to cycle together can have the opportunity. Victoria Pendleton is riding but she says she's not racing and wants to mingle with the groups. I wonder if she'll go so far back as mingle with the people who don't want to overstretch themselves. I'd better get out there and push pedals. Good luck with your running training.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-81440789767235255152011-09-05T09:17:45.622+01:002011-09-05T09:17:45.622+01:00Hi Jo - I did manage some crafts yesterday, nearly...Hi Jo - I did manage some crafts yesterday, nearly completed a tiny cross stitch! Was very pleased with myself! <br /><br />Hi Rachel - I shall make earl grey cupcakes in honour of Emily's anniversary in October; I feel inundated with choice of earl grey recipes this year!<br /><br />Laura - yes, I definitely feel inspired!<br /><br />Yvann - you've now seen a picture of the library, it's not very impressive, but I can't wait til we decorate it and I put up butning.<br /><br />Susan - lovely to hear from you. I managed my first couch to 5k run yesterday and it was fine (I guess I have residual fitness from the swimming); there are great podcasts provided by our health service which helped. Thank you for commenting also about the "one hour"; when that comment came in it reminded me that I needed to carve out some time and I did manage that yesterday!<br /><br />Hi Iris - I am sort of wondering about a triathlon...ho hum... How much longer have you got to go on your thesis?verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645380186218270629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-76679176192527056112011-09-03T22:21:08.777+01:002011-09-03T22:21:08.777+01:00I recognise the feeling of September. For years no...I recognise the feeling of September. For years now, or rather always, I have felt that September is more like a new year than January, and I often think in school years instead of 2010, or something. I feel like starting new, but I think it needs to wait until I finish my thesis for that feeling to kick in.<br /><br />Also, would you consider a triathlon? That is so tough :| And your swimming is already so tough.. Anyway, curious to hear how the running turns out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-7747872697642912672011-09-03T13:32:30.716+01:002011-09-03T13:32:30.716+01:00Love this post! The smell of school supplies is ri...Love this post! The smell of school supplies is right up there with the smell of new books for me. :) And yes, I do find myself thinking about goals at this time of year. I would like to do some additional craft projects myself, but find it harder to squeeze in. I think I'm going to borrow your idea of "at least an hour a week." Surely, that should be attainable. I'm also toying with the couch to 5K program. I was just given the green light this week to run after not being able to for the last several years. Doc apparently thinks I've made enough progress to give it a whirl without damaging anything, so this fall may find me a little more "on the move." Of course, we are praying for the temperature to drop a little more before I venture out. Such an inspiring post! Thanks for sharing with us!Susan in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550766549670690646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-25391163508970358382011-09-02T09:49:47.650+01:002011-09-02T09:49:47.650+01:00Wait a minute, you're going to have a library?...Wait a minute, you're going to have a library? A LIBRARY??? I'm so jealous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-72719208385846702652011-09-02T00:38:01.350+01:002011-09-02T00:38:01.350+01:00I see the back to school spirit caught you! I lov...I see the back to school spirit caught you! I love this time of year, it's almost more inspiring to me than the actual New Year. You certainly have a lot going on!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219439074687598827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-66405983094908741162011-09-01T22:14:34.905+01:002011-09-01T22:14:34.905+01:00Echoing Jo & the Earl Grey cupcakes. I had an ...Echoing Jo & the Earl Grey cupcakes. I had an Earl Greyshortbread at Bea's yesterday. Excited to hear about your house plans. Our next bit of decorating has been put on hold until the plaster dries. Happy September Mrs W.Joan Hunter Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652041203134127783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-37652213113463606312011-09-01T20:49:15.128+01:002011-09-01T20:49:15.128+01:00New pencils in a new pencil case! And brand new fo...New pencils in a new pencil case! And brand new folders and exercise books not written in.<br /><br />Like you September is a busy time as we gear up to big events in October and then head straight long to Christmas but that is work wise and I need to focus on non work. <br /><br />Go for some crafts Verity, I am poking about making all sorts of little bits at the moment, and enjoying it! Helps so much with the stress levels. A lot of folks this year will have made Christmas cards and/or gifts.<br /><br />I want to get into some more baking, and love the idea of the Earl Grey cupcakes, so will look out for that one. However a few more pounds lost need to be achieved before I get the flour out! I will stick to my swimming for a bit longer, and swim up and down for a measly 2km a week and think about David Walliams swimming the Thames!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356433191383783293noreply@blogger.com