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IHSW - not quite stitching!

Hello,

To all those in the know...last weekend was International Hermit and Stitch Weekend (it is every third weekend of the month) and although I didnt stitch with a needle, I hooked.

This weekemd I worked on my current crochet WIP. I originally began this thinking I would do small squares and then join them but then decided to do one enormous square. It takes time and wool and I am about a third of the way done with it...and so here it is...


not the neatest of piles and I have yet to take a laid out photo or measure it but next time I will...here is the wool type I am using...



...and I have a few to get through and will possibly need more...



...and here is a picture of the crochet stitch up close...I have gone with something simple (in this case a reversal giant granny stitch square) as I have only recently learnt how to do it.



I hope you were productive and I am looking forward to seeing your updates :)
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Charred

I've been at it again!

Charred Charred with the ashes of forgotten dreams
Dreams of revenge and retribution combined
Combined to deliver an exacting punishment
Punishment that will never match the intensity
The intensity of the anguish and heartbreak
Heartbreak that will never heal, an infinite wound
Wound up so tight with joy and expectation of what
Of what will be, what could be, what may be, hope
Hope and dreams throbbing and charred.
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The story that got me nowhere...and fast! hehe ;)

How are you all? Today is the longest day of the year apparently and in a shock turn of events, here in England we have sunshine or rather heat as it is set to be rather humid. I thought I would share with you my entry into a recent competition. It was to write a fantasy story in 500 words…I think…and seeing as the deadline has passed and the shortlist is out (and I’m not on it) I can share with you my tale. I have plenty of reasons as to why it didn’t make the shortlist, for example, I saw the competition on Facebook and thought…’why not?’ and wrote it in about 30 minutes. I think this may be evident in the quality. But what I didn’t expect was to struggle with what could be considered Fantasy. I may have leaned too far to sci-fi but even that I am not sure of. So without further waffling…I give you… Reset
He was disgruntled. 272 years of unrelenting dedication to the Core and he had been dismissed without so much as a hadron collider. If truth be told, he was sure they would award him a …
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My view review...Now you see me

Hello,
I'm sort of back and I have decided to be extremely honest when conducting film reviews, and first up was a secret screening (as in we didnt know what it would be until it we were in our seats)and without further ado...
My view review…Now You See Me


A man whose face was hidden from the audience appeared to be recruiting magicians by giving them a Tarot card invitation. All those invited never questioned the invite but arrived at the location stated and only then when laying their eyes upon one another did they question their place in the magician hierarchy. Entering the room they are greeted with a magic trick that culminates in a virtual message.
Fast forward to one year later and the four solo magicians have now joined together as a team under the name ‘The Four Horsemen’ and are in Las Vegas performing an elaborate show. One that involves a live bank robbery. A magician who has made it his job to reveal how magic tricks are done lets us all in on how it was done. Anot…
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To the death

The darkness was filled with fear unknown quantities there lurking in wait for her the thrill of delivering the scare.
He stepped out grimacing used his eyes to express desire and obsession tearing off her flimsy dress.
She stood tall unbending fierce in the face of danger yet it was in contrast to her fear of the stranger.
A lurch forward arms outstretched to grab a hold of her a braver woman would have screamed she froze made not a murmur
The strength in his fingers felt so tight around her neck closing shut her airways he was much more than a threat.
Unexpectedly she fought refusing to give in fighting for her young life that was still yet to begin.
He saw the defiance flare up and challenge him back releasing his neck hold he gave her an almighty smack.
She fell back against the wall tearing skin from her hand all bloodied and lashed out at the murderous man.
Others had fought till their death this girl had stamina his power was greater he would triumph a winner.
Striking out g…
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Inspiration strikes

Good Afternoon,

For you.

Inspiration StrikesDrifting into view unannounced and all consuming Swirling around amongst the debris of each day Bending with the will of the igniters direction Spiralling away from its beginnings until its almost a haze Circling back to meet the crest of bigger ideas, to be twisted and turned and toasted Rolling away as the uninspired are discarded Winding their roots to the base and clinging with hope to stay Swinging back up to meet those who first made claim and then Curving away to corners of a square mind to forcibly bring calm A still flat ripple free calm that’s full of anticipation as beneath its surface it lies barely dormant Waiting for the moment for life to spring Back into old ideas and into new as the cycle begins.
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Did you see that tumbleweed?

Seriously!

Its oh so quiet on this blog at the moment...

Firstly, I went away for our annual family hoilday, I managed to take about 12 photos over the five days. Not that many, oops!

Then I moved and now I am trying to resolve phone and broadband issues I am having, I thought I would stop by myself and its like a ghost town!

I hope you will all be back when I am :D

I want to know about your summer plans!

Bye for now x
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