A grand weekend, although an exhausting one, not
helped by a protracted journey home. But here I am, and the cats are fine. And
glad to see me, I think, although it’s not entirely easy to tell with a cat.
The friend who came in to feed them said that sometimes she couldn’t find them.
Paradox was especially unforthcoming. Whereas I have been tripping over them
all day.
The Christening was a great success. Hellie’s wedding
shawl reappeared as the “white garment” put on the candidate in the moments
after the actual baptism. So far I don’t have a picture of that. Here’s a nice
four-generational picture, taken at the (excellent) pub where we repaired for
drinks and snacks afterwards.
Thomas O., our eldest grandchild; his mother Rachel;
me, looking rather Zimmermann-like; Thomas’ wife Lucy; their daughter Juliet. Lucy
is expecting our third great-grandchild next April. She says she is feeling
better, after a rocky start. She looks well.
I was glad to see the Polliwog appear, as the
afternoon grew chill. Hellie said how easy it was to pull on, compared to some
of Orla’s other sweaters. Which is, of course, the main selling-point of Mary
Lou’s excellent design. I took a rather muddled picture of that event but haven’t
yet succeeded in sending it here from my phone.
I didn’t get much sock-knitting done, but at least a
start has been made on my new Arne & Carlos yarn.
Meanwhile the friend who was cat-feeding told me that
the furry P’s had been doing some knitting of their own. Sure enough. Much of
my knitting time today was spent in tidying up their efforts, and I suspect
that Miss Rachel’s Yoke will continue to bear the scars. I’ve nearly finished
the fifth stripe. The main colour got through that one all right, but threatens
to run short in its final appearance later on.
i usually reserve your posts for my morning latte time.. but its a bad day today and so i am treating myself to a viewing early. so glad you had a successful trip and all is well in London. am curious to know what the cats did to your knitting? sounds ominous! imagine there are both thrilled you are back
ReplyDeleteWhat a good picture! And how nice that the cats were eager to welcome you (though perhaps there was an ulterior motive, given their exploits).
ReplyDeleteWhen I feed my neighbors cats I almost never see them. Glad to hear that all went well, and that Polliwog is being worn! I look forward to white garment photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat family picture. Can’t wait for a christening picture. When we leave our cats with a sitter, then rebel by not using the litter box. They haven’t (yet) gone after my knitting.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy occasion! Chloe
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a good excursion to London! and that your knitting was well-appreciated.
ReplyDeleteJuliet's shoes are fabulous.
LisaRR
Love the EZ comparison!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to be present for this joyous occasion. Multi-generational family events are precious.
Cats are survivors.
Cats are survivors.
What a beautiful family you have:)!
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