Friday, July 29, 2016

In the deep dark woods!

Wooo hooooooo....is there anybody out there?

I'm back. Sorry for the big gaps. Weekly chemo does so take it out of one!  But enough of that.  I've actually managed to get a new design out, featuring Wee Witchity


In the deep, dark woods where nobody goes,
Wee Witchity creeps on her tippity toes
She silently sneaks from tree to tree,
Up to no good, It's plain to see!

It's been modelled on three different fabrics, all produced by Chromatic Alchemy.  I love their fabrics...they are def the best around in my humble opinion!

And another piece of good news: I'm having a Christmas in July sale over at the etsy shop just for today and this weekend. Happy Christmas!!
https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/StitchersAnon







On another note, I've decided I don't have a bucket list.  I really don't.  I've achieved everything I wanted to out of life.  My kids are nearly all grown and are amazing people.  I went from single mum to university lecturer and teacher (and general smart ass).  I've no mortgage or bills or loans.  I've got
a wonderful husband who is my soul mate.  I've had a book published (with another to follow soon. 

What more can I ask for?  Every time life threw me an opportunity, I tried it.  I succeeded at everything, either through hard work or good luck  (see, I really am a smart ass). So what else is there?
Absolutely nothing except perhaps world peace......well that is kind of a bog standard reply isn't it?

No. I don't have a bucket list but I do have a 'Do Before I die' list.  Fun things or random opportunities grabbed.  There are several things on this list. Ride a motor bike, drive a luas tram, climb Croagh Patrick (note I didn't say how far!).  The first though was to go on a Ferris Wheel.  Seriously.  It may seem a little thing to you but it's a huge thing for me.  I'm petrified of heights.  Absolutely hate them!

So yesterday hubby and I drove off to Galway where we knew there was a Ferris Wheel (at Salthill).  It was raining and windy...of course it was. What else would it be when I'm going to be suspended a hundred, million feet above the ground?



See, at least a hundred, million miles up!

I told the man to let us off when we had gone around once.....but no. The crafty beggar pretended to be on his phone when we 'landed' again so we ended up going around three times.


I just can't look!


Def.not looking!


OK, getting a bit braver now (second time around)


Brave enough to take a photo! Third time around!

Look how brave I am!!!!

And with that I will leave you with what was waiting for us when we got home.  Good ol' Roscommon.  He was quite happy watching us drive past him as he munched the hedgerow without a care in the world!





14 comments:

  1. Good for you...I understand the ferris wheel scares...

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    1. Thank you. I won't be going on one again that's for sure!

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  2. Lovely design and interesting how it looks on each one of the fabrics featured. Good for you on taking on the ferris wheel. Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Thank you. It is amazing isn't it, the difference a fabric can make!

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  3. Love the fabrics and amazing with the ferris wheel...don't think I could do that!

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    1. Thank you xx I love CA fabrics. I won't be going on one again that's for sure!

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  4. haha! You DID it! Good for you. I get terrified if it stops with me on top.

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    1. It did stop...but I didn't look if I'm honest xx Thank you. I will never ever go on one again though!

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  5. Well done on conquering a fear and achieving a goal!
    Your book has reached France, I ordered one as a present for Jocondine's new grandbaby. So Holmsley will be multi-lingual now!

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    1. Thank you..the hare has got to visit most of America, France, Germany, Scandinavia, India, Canada, Australia and New Zealand...if only the beggar had taken me with him!

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  6. I absolutely love your new design....I had to buy it straight away :) Good for you for conquering the Ferris Wheel. Personally I hate them too and haven't been on one in years! I dislike the heights and the swinging of the cart. I will look forward to picking a fabric for your design.

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  7. When I was a child, I went to the zoo (it was only two city blocks from my house) and I got on the ferris wheel with my neighbor. Well, it BROKE!! While I was up on top! It took more than three hours to get us down... Needless to say, never again, and I DO have a fear of heights. :( So, good for you in conquering that fear. I don't care to, thank you. Love the pictures of you!! I think the bottom fabric is my fave. Keep designing and writing, and before long you will reach every corner of the world! Big Hugs!

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  8. Well done on your ferris wheel challenge! I don't like heights either, I don't even like photos taken looking down from a height!
    Love your new design, especially on the 2nd fabric which is my favourite.

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  9. Your new design is adorable! I love that you are still challenging yourself and trying new things--congratulations on your Ferris Wheel ride :) I do the same thing on Roller Coasters--just shut my eyes...

    Your attitude is so wonderful and I'm so happy that you have been blessed with a loving family, a career that you love, and even a book (or two!)... Take care now, Gaynor...

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