Category Archives: hobbies and interests

Hunting High and Low

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Nothing to do with the SoCS this past weekend, but a jigsaw puzzle. MSM and I have been working on a Thomas Kinkade puzzle of London. He is very popular and known as the Painter of Light, with several absolutely … Continue reading →

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Food takes a back seat.

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

It’s 5.45 pm and I’m hungry. That may not be much of a surprise considering it is time for our evening meal after all. However, as more often than not lately, I have realised that apart from breakfast (speedy melon) … Continue reading →

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Finished and done!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

After walking the dog, I finished the Venice puzzle this morning as failing light and a light bulb prevented me from doing so yesterday (though I did go for it!). I then got my personal choice and began to sort … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Fever

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

You may recall that MSM and I started this one a couple of days ago. I have been working on it today and had almost done everything except the sky when MSM and her friend got back from their day … Continue reading →

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Patience is a puzzle

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

I am not a patient person. At all. It is one of my many failings, but there are times when even I surprise myself. MSM and I have been working on a puzzle for the last three weeks. I confess … Continue reading →

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Butterflies in crisis

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

Frank’s challenge this week gave us the picture of a giant swallowtail butterfly, which I am using again today. Since doing my post, it has been mentioned in the media that butterflies are in decline in the UK, sufficiently enough … Continue reading →

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Done it!

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

FYI, this is the puzzle I finally finished yesterday. I did the safari wildlife one a little while ago and MSM has just brought in another 1000 piecer of kids faces in flower pots! I’ve heard of growing pains but…………………………….. … Continue reading →

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