Thursday, February 21, 2019


I’m not much further forward, but a bit. I did my walk again today – and tomorrow my Personal Trainer will be here to ensure that I do it again. I haven’t heard any more about Kate Davies. I gather (comments) that some of you know a bit more than I do, and that social media nastiness may have something to do with her temporary retirement, I am lucky, I guess, that – exposing myself to the world as I do – I haven’t experienced any of that. You lot are a good bunch.

I’m about halfway through the Stronachlachar neck ribbing – twisted ribbing, again, which is slower than ordinary ribbing.

Thank you for the references to “Gansey Nation” in yesterday’s comments. Whether that’s the clerical Gordon Reid of Caithness whom I had been reading about the day before (presumably so), or not, it’s extremely interesting.

As for reading, Tana French’s “Wych Elm” has turned up – one of those frequent, maddening cases when it was extravagantly reviewed a fortnight before publication. I had read and largely enjoyed her Dublin Murder Squad books, so I went ahead and pre-ordered this one. So far, although very eventful, it leaves me feeling that we haven’t really got started yet.

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  2. =Tamar8:35 PM

    The person I mentioned is an archivist, not a cleric, and his blog is mainly about knitting. I hadn't realized Caithness was so far eastward. I avoid virtually all social media and do not belong to Ravelry, so this is the first I've heard of KD's troubles. I have seen and liked her designs and hope she recovers soon.

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  3. It may be that KD's health issues are unrelated to the recent unpleasantness, although that certainly can't have helped. Earlier she had cancelled her appearance at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival. It does not do to speculate in a case like this.

    Meanwhile, the weather here in Essex is so mild we have planted three rows of onions, the earliest we have ever managed this. Last year's crop was obliterated by the very dry season, so we are hopeful that this year will be a better harvest.

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  4. I have read Wych Elm and have found it so intense I am still shocked when I think about some of the scenes from it. For me Tana French's books are interesting and off putting at the same time. Maybe it just reflects what a small world view I have.

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  5. It takes a bit longer to get past the early bits, some of which are upsetting. My husband kept telling me to hang in there because it's worth it so I'll join others in recommending the same here for you.

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  6. I have been saving Whych Elm for the right moment. I'll take everyone's comments to heart.

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