Today
we decided to do a fairly short cycle ride as we had a Skype session arranged
for 10.30 a.m. with my daughter. Sarah
lives on the other side of the world in Sydney so these sessions are very precious to us.
“Only
if you know the way, I don’t want to miss Sarah.”
“Don’t
worry, I know the way.”
We
came to a fork in the road.
“I
think we should turn left here down to the farm.”
“No,
I don’t think so,” Paul replied and without further ado turned right. The hard surface turned into a gravel track
leading upwards into the forest.
“I
don’t think this is the right way.”
Actually
it was a very pretty ride through the forest, bouncing along the gravel track
and trying to avoid potholes, except we didn’t have a clue where we were. Eventually the forest spat us out and we
found ourselves back in donkey valley on a road we recognised. I
did my fastest time ever cycling up the hill home. I really didn’t want to miss that Skype
session.
Sewing
Bee was far more entertaining this week. The focus was on children’s clothes. Jamie’s tweed tailored cape was beautifully
made and Angeline’s red cape with tartan godet and bow was delightful. But what really made me chuckle was poor
Ghislaine’s attempt at making a babygrow (sleepsuit). It had a wonky gusset and one of the legs was
inside out and just looked so funny lined up with all the near perfect
ones. You really don’t want a wonky
gusset.
These time zones are somewhat confusing, add to it that the seasons are six months ahead. I Skype a friend in the UK on a Sunday am and they are also contacting a daughter in NZ. They can have us both talking on separate screens at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine any child actually wearing any of those capes.
I suspect you're right, modern kids probably wouldn't want to wear a cape.
DeleteSkype is a wonderful tool
ReplyDeleteSkype is a wonderful tool
ReplyDeleteIt brings my daughter a little bit closer. Just wish it had a hug feature.
DeleteBefore my first son was born, Lady Magnon settled down to crocheting a jumper. It was the funniest thing I've ever seen. It was far too small (doll size), and used up all the different coloured wools she could find. I wish we still had it.
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