Category Archives: Operation Bob

216/365 Today… I took part in the ice bucket challenge

Posted on August 25, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I took part in the ice bucket challenge- but stayed warm and dry. My sister Jackie and I donated to MNDA and nominated “non-slip” Matt, who accepted the challenge. For the sake of realism I scraped frost from the freezer … Continue reading →

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193/365 Today I…spent time with Ben and Jerry

Posted on August 2, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…was stuck in the house all afternoon as it was raining. I had some sewing to do, and while the machine was out, I thought I might make something for Ben and Jerry. Readers familiar with ‘Operation Bob‘ will know … Continue reading →

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166/365 Today I…laughed at this

Posted on July 6, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…am sharing some photos that my sister Jackie took yesterday. Regular readers will be familiar with earlier posts about Bob and his chums. Bob now lives at Oliver’s house and I saw him briefly when I visited the other … Continue reading →

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146/365 Today I…have news about Operation Bob

Posted on June 16, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I… have an update on Operation Bob. Martin & I went to a local car boot sale on Saturday morning. We have an accumulation of junk building up so thought we would check out a new site with a … Continue reading →

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91/365 Today I…made a gallery

Posted on April 22, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…made a gallery of photos of Bob and his friend George. Bob and George are modelling some of their new outfits. A matching hoodie and ‘trakkie bottoms’ made by yours truly, a black knitted hoodie made by my sister ( … Continue reading →

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80/365 Today I…have an Operation Bob update

Posted on April 11, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I… can report back on Bob’s pyjamas. Regular readers will be familiar with Bob- the action man figure that my grandson Oliver keeps at my house to play with when he visits. Oliver asked me to make Bob some PJs … Continue reading →

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60/365 Today I…went to a car boot sale

Posted on March 22, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…went to a car boot sale. Mr K and I were out for the day and came across a market/car boot so we stopped for a look. I managed to pick up some chunky soft green wool for 50p … Continue reading →

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58/365 Today I…am reporting on Operation Bob

Posted on March 20, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I… thought that regular readers might be wondering  “what’s happened to Bob?”   I am delighted to report that Bob is now the proud owner of a rather splendid blue, hand knitted, ‘car coat’ (even the name gives you … 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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