Monthly Archives: February 2014

38/365 Today I cried

Posted on February 28, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…heard one of my favourite songs on the radio. It reminds me of our wedding in Mexico- all our friends and family who were there on the day had learned the song, harmonies and everything, and sang to us … Continue reading →

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I’ve reached 50

Posted on February 27, 2014 by downmyfront
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37/365 Today I…bought this

Posted on February 27, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…bought this knitting pattern and some gorgeous sky blue wool that is as soft as a cloud! Baby Hughes is due any time now and I think I would like to make something unique and special for him. Knitted … Continue reading →

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36/365 Today I…watched a film

Posted on February 26, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…watched a film- Punch Drunk Love (2002) directed by P T Anderson, starring Adam Sandler and Emily Watson, with Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is part of my film module; we are studying four films by this director ( see … Continue reading →

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35/365 Today I…made progress on Operation Bob

Posted on February 25, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I… found some materials for what has become this week’s project: Operation Bob. I visited the charity shop in the village and found a very good quality child’s padded coat for £2.00. It is a nice green colour and … Continue reading →

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34/365 Today I…worked on Operation Bob

Posted on February 24, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…have an update to my post 32/365 You remember Bob. I have been asked to make Bob some pyjamas, a sleeping bag and a hoodie.  Good news! I have trawled the ‘net and found some patterns for Ken dolls that … Continue reading →

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33/365 Today I…

Posted on February 23, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…have been enjoying Sunday night telly. Top Gear at 8.00pm then turn over for The Musketeers (love a bit of swashbuckling and they are all HOT as heck) then watch Mr Selfridge on sky+ so i can skip the … Continue reading →

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32/365 Today I…began Operation Bob

Posted on February 22, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…am going to introduce two very important guys. This is Oliver. Cute huh? This is Oliver’s friend Bob. Oliver has asked me to make Bob some pyjamas, a sleeping bag and a hoodie. That’s what Nannys do, right? Watch … Continue reading →

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31/365 Today I…am ready to rock

Posted on February 21, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…am off out to see Limehouse Lizzy at The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury. A fantastic tribute to the legendary Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy, it should be a fantastic evening. I have seen them many times and blogged about … Continue reading →

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30/365 Today I…

Posted on February 20, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…was reminiscing about the 1970s with my friend Eve- triggered by the film we were studying this week – Boogie Nights.  Although our 70s experiences were far from the violent, hedonistic, cocaine fuelled, porn-fest of that movie, we did get … Continue reading →

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