Well, haven't done much crafting this week as I started my new job. Its not many hours but its enough for me at th moment tho sadly not money wise, so we are stil struggling and I'm not able to do many of the things that make me happy. Not that they cost much money, but its things like meeting friends, or having coffee. I don't have spare cash  for travel fares or coffee out and people are not always able to come to me. But I'm sure things will pick up soon and I have loads of love and support from my close friends ('Us Lot'! - you know who you are!). And I'm still through late Christmas presents and early birthday ones, able to get to see Seth! xx My therapist says that is very important to me, so I have to keep doing it - doctors orders! xx

Really annoyed because my mobile phone has decided to play up and not send anyone texts! xx  Hoping to upgrade to a new phone without it costing any pennies, as I think I'm due an upgrade.

Anyway, lets hope next week brings us some sunshine - sick of the grey skies! xx

Ahhhhh, went to see Cara Dillon at The East Wintergardens last night (special guest Seth Lakeman!!!)) and it was a fab night. Fab venue, fab music, fab friends, fab time. Photos were not stopped, yay, so have a couple to show you!

Another couple of my arty efforts from today. Sorry the birds keep making an appearance, they are the only ones I have at the moment.

What do you think people? x It needs a bit of work but on the whole not too bad.

My new guitar!! xx

Just thought it was time for a new post. Still on a bit of a Lakeman high from Southsea and got over my 'emotional weekend' when I wasn't at the gigs!

Really looking forward to St Patricks Day when I'm seeing Cara Dillon and Seth perform together at the East Wintergardens in Canary Wharf. And possibly a night away as well, ahh, bliss! I get to be me for a day. xx I know photography is not really allowed but am hoping to sneak a couple of Cara and Seth together, will have to see what I can get away with. x

Have been practicing on ink blending techniques but not quite ready to post for scrutiny on here yet, so give me a couple of days and I'll post some pics.

Loved the QVC TSV, tho didn;t buy it. As a pressie for not being able to go to Make It, hubby bought me the Autumn Garden Toppers kit, so am looking forward to having a real play with this when it comes. I've got the Autumn Kanban syamps as well, so looking forward to having some fun!

Should add to my passions at the top of the page, Brenda, our gorgeous little camper van! We are starting to try and get her shipshape for the summer festie season, possibly even May. Here she is in the snow, bless her!

Aaaahhhhh!!  More Lakeman gigging last night!  Boys were on fine form! Much quieter first half, but cranked up in the second half! Up jigging and stomping, and clapping and singing! xx Much laughter at us from the man himself, cheek!! xx No piccies allowed, boo! xx So I took some outside the stage door.......oh, and happened to bag a couple for myself! xx

Well, no more Seth til St Patricks Day, we think!! xx

Ooh, Setlist, (sethlist!!) for Southsea - 

Hurlers

Hearts and Minds

Fight for Favour

Preachers Ghost

Solomon Browne

Spinning Days

Circle Grows

Take No Rogues

Setting of the Sun

Changes

Stepping Over You

How Much

Riflemen of War

See Them Dance - Mire dedication

Ye Mariners All 

Poor Mans Heaven

Kitty Jay

Send Yourself Away

Blood Upon Copper

Race to be King 

Ah, another day over and barely any crafting done! Also no news about this flaming job, I really need to start earning some money! xx  But good news is, another Seth gig tomorrow!! Woop woop! And to show how much I DO love him, here is a pic of me and Seth! Awwwwwww!

Ahhhhhh! First Seth Lakeman gig in 2 and a half months last night. And I took my daughter to see him live for the first time! Excellent gig, tho really don't much like theatre gigs cos waaaaay too many people sit down and don't move!!  How can you do that when Seth and his band are playing!!  I have no clue. Anyway, we jigged in our seats and then a few songs into the second half, were on our feet much to the bands glee! There truly is NOTHING like a Lakeman gig! My daughter also managed to get a pic with the lovely man himself.

One of my recent makes.