tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post7411006876019366099..comments2024-03-28T20:39:15.991+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-53655269761131420792016-08-22T11:46:18.547+01:002016-08-22T11:46:18.547+01:00another option (though more expensive than FE coll...another option (though more expensive than FE college) could be a Foundation year at uni if he's interested in a technical subject (we offer computing and, maths and engineering among others). Sometimes it is best to go out into the big wide world of work and see if uni is absolutely essential. Entrance requirements get relaxed for students who are 25+ years old.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17519649000718078155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-42074282692134262712016-08-20T06:07:39.135+01:002016-08-20T06:07:39.135+01:00Late post here. dealing the LAFLood and ancient m...Late post here. dealing the LAFLood and ancient mom.. too exhausted to recap. but wanted to post my congratulations to Archie and Rachel. life has a way of giving us what we need which may not be what we want. <br /><br />disappointment is hard at any age...hopefully he will find good friends and enjoy his studies!<br /><br />poor perdita..cats get so territorial.. perhaps you could substitute her perch with a pile of books or an old suitcase? (i would but then i spoil my two cats terribly)<br /><br />take care of yourself!!! you are the center of that household and need your strength!<br />Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704854973003741122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-56316653218362397832016-08-20T03:30:55.942+01:002016-08-20T03:30:55.942+01:00I am continuously surprised at how connected I fee...I am continuously surprised at how connected I feel to people I don't know personally and probably won't meet. But I too, think of you daily and wish you and your family the best.Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221912846080982576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-87274197968708095302016-08-20T03:28:21.504+01:002016-08-20T03:28:21.504+01:00That was a kind, wonderful comment. That was a kind, wonderful comment. Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221912846080982576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-12415310584542612372016-08-19T21:40:19.038+01:002016-08-19T21:40:19.038+01:00I'm not sure it is much different to be honest...I'm not sure it is much different to be honest. There are some folks who get an unconditional offer as you say - but there are plenty that have conditional offers for their 6th year results - and if they miss then it's no different to missing at A level, ie you need to try and find an alternative via clearing, or rethink your options...Knitlasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10694849211711608460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-42724808155471022152016-08-19T21:35:32.033+01:002016-08-19T21:35:32.033+01:00ABC is a respectable result, so Archie should not ...ABC is a respectable result, so Archie should not be too disappointed. I'm sure he will have a great time in Lancaster. <br /><br />It's lovely to have you ba k again each day. Knitlasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10694849211711608460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-58071740467330498332016-08-19T21:27:11.677+01:002016-08-19T21:27:11.677+01:00Yes, there is. College can be agood option for fur...Yes, there is. College can be agood option for further study - HND or HNC qualifications will often take you into university, particularly if you want to choose something more applied or vocational. Knitlasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10694849211711608460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-78454582059255160082016-08-19T16:40:12.954+01:002016-08-19T16:40:12.954+01:00Congratulations to Rachel and Archie. Thank you fo...Congratulations to Rachel and Archie. Thank you for the Shetland Lace YouTube link - I loved seeing the shawl being pulled through the wedding ring. Glad you are progressing with the Unica and the socks. Perdita is indeed a beauty. I also appreciate your tips on books to read; I'm about to begin a Maggie Farrel. Lastly, I echo what others have offered about your well-being. We care deeply about you. Carol, San Diegonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-74768046322748421252016-08-19T15:55:50.312+01:002016-08-19T15:55:50.312+01:00I too was wondering about the publication of Susan...I too was wondering about the publication of Susan Crawford's book, she gave a brilliant after dinner talk about the Shetland project at The Knittinig & Crochet Convention in Sheffield last month, to my regret I didn't preorder a copy but will buy on publication. PixieMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717092173188052675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-55701778503942365622016-08-19T13:08:43.168+01:002016-08-19T13:08:43.168+01:00I don't quite understand the whole A levels se...I don't quite understand the whole A levels set up, but Red Roses for Archie - I'm just sorry he won't be closer to you. Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-6203273007120418082016-08-19T12:37:38.987+01:002016-08-19T12:37:38.987+01:00I wish I had your problems (or rather my son had.....I wish I had your problems (or rather my son had...)! with failed maths and english, one B and the rest D's he not only failed his favourite course, he won't get into any uni - but I am sure there's a life after failed points! just to put that into perspective; can't be easy for Archie having to compete with cousins/siblings that seem to have achieved their dream courses!<br /><br />and my Uncia is a bit further gone than yours, finished chart c earlier - the chart symbols are a bit fiddlier now:) but still - I love how the pattern looks, even unblocked! happy knitting with this one....Stefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585678210760195232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-54012864429537582532016-08-19T12:35:25.668+01:002016-08-19T12:35:25.668+01:00So sorry Archie was disappointed. But Glasgow'...So sorry Archie was disappointed. But Glasgow's loss is Lancaster's gain. I have no doubt he will go on to successful studies and a rewarding career.<br /><br />Beverly in NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-52519028523003372242016-08-19T09:50:07.837+01:002016-08-19T09:50:07.837+01:00Archie will be just fine at Lancaster Uni I am sur...Archie will be just fine at Lancaster Uni I am sure. I know someone who went there some years ago and she was offered some really good individual study options - quite unique for a university. (And they do Linguistics so if he is at all interested in language as well as literature then he has even more options.)catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-7513471050838930112016-08-19T09:48:49.967+01:002016-08-19T09:48:49.967+01:00I dislike the sudden death system of A levels. At ...I dislike the sudden death system of A levels. At least with Highers one gets either unconditional acceptance from your Fifth yr results or a conditional offer that you can have a second go at in in Sixth year. So why have the English exam system at a Scottish school? Especially if intending to go to a Scottish university? Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665920652403665430noreply@blogger.com