So, what happened? Grey and cold again. Archie came round between shifts again and we gave him lunch. A plumber came to address in some respect the problem of the Downstairs Lavatory. He spoke to Helen on the telephone and went away. (The DL is opposite Wafa’s room. She is trudging along as necessary to the real bathroom, a long way away.)
Again, no knitting. I made a weak attempt to start a fisherman’s rib scarf. It is possible to knit that with knit stitches only — that’s what I’m aiming at.
If all has gone well, Helen should be back in Edinburgh by now (after her yoga retreat). I should see her tomorrow.
Kate Davies is sending us essays about colour — they will be in the new book. They’re good.
Wafa was watching “The Remains of the Day” on television last night. I think I’ve seen ii. I’ve certainly read it — it’s here in my Kindle. I think I didn’t think much of it. I’ve started reading it again. I don’t remember it at all. I suspect it’s rather good.
Wordle: we six Europeans were spilt 50-50 today on threes and fours. I was one of the threes. Roger has logged in with a three, but we haven’t (uncharacteristically) heard from Theo so don’t yet know whether perfect symmetry has been preserved.
Goodness the DL problem seems to go on and on! Old buildings…I enjoyed the movie Remains of the Day, but haven’t read it. So many books, so little time. I used to wait for the bits in front of a paperback bookstore when I was in high school. I remember thinking that same thing then. So much less time now and so many more books!
ReplyDeleteCold here in MD but clear. Rereading a book after some time has passed can sometimes give a new perspective.
ReplyDeleteI'm fascinated; how do you knit fisherman's rib using only knit stitches?
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