2015, a new year and hopefully more frequent posts.

Hi Everyone,

Here I am back again after a long (very long and lazy) absence. No apologies, just needed time to restock my batteries.

I have to admit to a very unfruitful run Christmas, I got involved with a number of Craft Fairs, so spent most of August to November making Christmas crafts ready to sell at said fairs, not a success I might add, the quality of the crafts were great (even though I say so myself) all beautifully lined, sewn, appliqued and buttoned, jewellry made, the stall looked great and I am sure I would have made some sales if the organisers had advertised the fairs and we had more that 18 people through the doors over 10 fairs!  Suffice it to say, we all had lovely new stockings for Christmas, new decorations and Jessica has plenty of craft bags, for her books, colouring stuff etc.  Of the two independent fairs I did sales were good and the good quality was remarked upon over and again.  Lesson learned, stick to eBay for my jewelry in future, and my website, www.dragonfliesanddaisies.com, next job is to update that! 

We had a lovely, quiet Christmas, lots walks and not too much over indulgence, thankfully, but ready to start the new year as I mean to go on, healthy eating, happy disposition and lots of healthy exercise (walking mainly).  I need to lose pounds to (weight) to spend pounds on new clothes or material to make clothes.  

My regular daily walk takes me through the dell beside the pond, inevitably feeding the ducks, and yesterday there were two very hungry ducks, three playful moorhens, a lot of ice, and skating seagulls, it was like something from a Disney film, absolutely glorious. 

I couldn't find a poem about skating ducks, I will keep looking but for now I have found one by Angela Wybrow about human skaters.

People love to go skating, across the ice; 

It may be rather chilly, but it’s just so nice.

People wrapped up in coats, gloves and scarves, 

Share each other’s company, and also some laughs.

Fairy lights twinkle, up in the trees nearby.

Excited eyes sparkle, and spirits are high.

Across the rink, the skaters twist and twirl; 

On the ice, their skates create ornate swirls.

Novice skaters hang on, tightly, to the side; 

Their nerves, with smiles, they try to hide.

A good sense of balance is vital, to stay upright; 

Wibble-wobbling about, some people lose the fight.

Some skaters execute some amazing moves; 

That they are old pros, they can easily prove.

Some people hold hands, as they skate around; 

Taking in all of the exciting sights and sounds.

The skaters’ noses and cheeks glow, rosy pink, 

As they make their way around the huge ice rink.

Some of the first time skaters, tumble and fall, 

And they just can’t seem to get the hang of it all.

It’s a festive experience, which is hard to beat, 

And, for many, it’s an exciting winter time treat.

To go skating, at an outdoor rink, people wait all year; 

It’s an activity, guaranteed to bring some festive cheer. 

Angela Wybrow

Thanks for reading, have a wonderful day wherever in the world you are, I will be back next week, I do hope you will join me.  Bubbles