Friday 27 April 2012

Pitter, patter,SPLOSH, SPLOSH, SPLOSH!!

 Yes, it's wet, very wet!  I know we need it, the ground needs it, the plants need it, but all at once?  All outdoor plans for the allotment have been put on hold, but it hasn't stopped the planting of seeds thank goodness.  We'll just have a massive panic when we don't have enough clear ground to plant them all! 

The boys have been waking up in the attic rooms to the pattering of the rain on the roof.  Something quite comforting about that, being all snug and warm knowing it is the complete opposite outside, but it doesn't help get them out of bed any earlier!!
 Sophie is about the only one who has relished the weather.  Her comment the other morning was "Look mummy it is raining puddles!"  She rather likes puddles, jumping in them, digging the mud up from the bottom of them and letting it run through her fingers, throwing things in them, sswishing them, kicking them... the list is endless...
 ... as is the wet clothes!!  Notes the canvas shoes, the only things I could get on her feet whilst waiting for her wellies to dry out AGAIN!!
 A mud splattered innocent face!!
 And more muddy, soaking wet clothes!  I have resigned myself to this!!
 I have been taking the opportunity to crack on with the second ring for the Guild exhibition.  My needle felted robin sat on some eggs, and I am now crocheting billions of leaves to make a safe little enclave for the robin to raise its brood.  It's so hard to get a good camera angle to show what it is like.  But I am rather pleased with it!
 Gimli is not a fan of the wet!  He has spent much of this week like this!  And when he ventures out he is shaking the wet from each paw with every step he takes.  If he gets caught in the rain he comes in miaowing in a most indignant way!
How have you been spending this wet weather? I am hoping we might just get a glimmer of sun soon!

10 comments:

  1. Mixed here - from huge downpours to hail and thunderstorms, to wonderful warm sunshine in between - never know what to wear to go out and end up carrying coats when the sun comes out!

    Your robins nest is looking great, look forward to seeing it in all it's glory.

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  2. I spent some of my time during this rainy season having a lovely coffee with you and watching your daughter play. Tell Sophie Lucy says 'Ughhh!' to her soggy shoes and clothes. Gimli looks adorable in that picture. I managed to get a walk in this afternoon, Euan got sent home early as there was a flood at his school! To escape the wet weather Henry, Euan and I are going swimming tonight! :)

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  3. We had glorious sunshine today (sorry!) but I think we are due to get a whole load of rain soon!

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  4. We have been having April showers of rain, not downpours, [yet] but this morning a flurry of cherry blossoms is falling from our cherry tree. Your cat it perrrrrfect.
    And I am very impressed with your felting project! I have never tried to felt anything. <3

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    1. Felting is really rather easy, as long as you keep your fingers out the way! If you ever get the opportunity, give it a try, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

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  5. Wow, your felting is beautiful! And those story bags are just stunning. It's raining puddles here, too! Have a lovely day xx

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  6. I know what you mean about the weather....we are on flood alert where I live - thankfully I live on the cliff above the river, but a friend of mine who has a garden that backs onto the river is getting quite worried, so I have spent the time checking the level of the river at the window every so often :( On a plus point I managed to sew some parsley seeds and some more lettuce yesterday....however, the rain is a good excuse to stay in and do some sewing :)

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    1. Yes, definitely making the most of extra indoor time to get a few more projects under my belt!

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  7. I LOVE the sound of rain on an attic window. (When you are inside that is) So cosy! And that cat looks so, so furry-fluffy I want to take it home with me for my bed...
    Hope you will have some good weather soon so you all can get out again and enjoy those early summer days.

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  8. Rain.. Oregon is famous for it. I'm not a big fan, but it does keep us green and mossy and fern-y. Your cat reminds me of our cat! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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