1. Sitting on the front porch this morning a raucous chatter disturbed my reading. It was a Carolina Wren who stayed around for ages.
2. On the wall of the porch was a delightful creature, maybe a cricket but it was very quiet, looking like a corn cob. Can anyone help with its id?
1 I had my first piano lesson in 6 weeks today as we have been away and I was, indeed, somewhat rusty. However, I have started on the chords for Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer, a rag I have wanted to be able to play for years! It’s a simplified version but is sounding promising. I’ve set it as my target to be able to play by Christmas……
2 We live only 12 minutes from the sea but for one reason or another have not been there for a week and I am having withdrawal symptoms! Today’s photo of Chapelporth, from exactly two years ago today, is for me! I hope you enjoy it too.
Chapelporth Nov 1st 2011
3 This afternoon I have finished off the Kanoko Ami pants for Grandbaby B who has grown out of her first two pairs. Now that she’s crawling, she may wear these out rather than just grow out of them!
Kanoko pants 6-9 months size
1 Tremendous storms today and although Tom Lehrer says, “The weather always looks worse through a window,” I did not venture out to discover if he was right today but took these photos from the front porch.
Raindrops on leaves
Lovely purple climber
2 I took advantage of staying indoors to finish off another pair of Kanoko Ami pants for Grand-baby B. These should see her through the summer. I’ve knitted them in the softest bamboo cotton mix and I have almost finished a cardigan to wear with them.
Trousers for Grand-baby B
3 Asparagus is now in season and a lovely summery contrast to the wintery weather outside. We had Asparagus and Pesto Pasta with Toasted Almonds and Parmesan Shavings – truly scrumptious!
Asparagus and Pesto Pasta with Toasted Almonds
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