It Is Done!

   

       No, I am not trying to set the Guinness World Record for most blog posts in one day.  Rather, it seemed prudent to make each topic its own post; thereby adding to the list towards my goal of 200 blog posts for the year.  I hope you will indulge me on this occasion.

          I’ve not posted daily during the last week as I’ve been busy with cooking, cleaning, laundry and work.  I humbly confess to wasting time playing on-line games, as well as solitaire, free-cell, and spider solitaire on my computer. 

           However, I made a commitment to finish the afghan I was making for my grand-daughter “Phe-Phe”.  It is now down!  I’m pleased with it—and very grateful that it is finished.  

          I’ve sent a photo to “Chantilly”, who is “Phe-Phe’s” mother.  I wanted her to see if before I posted it here.

          Now I can start on some sewing projects.  I’m ready to befriend my sewing machine again!

Serving Jesus, Author of our faith,

“Lady Helene”

Been Missing Me?

Option 1 arrangement

Option 2 arrangement

          Have you missed me?  I’ve certainly been missing my time writing the blog. 

        

  I’ve been pre-occupied this past week.  If you’re like me, once you start a project it seems to weigh on the mind until you get it finished.  So I’ve been trying to focus on finishing the baby afghan (crocheted blanket) I started a couple of months ago.  It’s the one for my grand-daughter; I’ve written about it before.  I have FINALLY finished making all the blocks.  Now I have to sew them together. 

          “Maverick” and I are trying to improve our nutritional habits.  Our friends “Jon-David” and “Debra” have purchased a chiropractic business and health centre.  On Saturday, 30^th January, “Maverick” attended an all-day seminar regarding nutrition, exercise and chiropractic care.  He brought home a book, which outlines Maximized Living and a desire to take the 30-day challenge. 

          So, what does that look like?

• Switching toXylitol and/or Stevia (Truvia in the UK) instead of using sugar. 
• Limiting the amount of carbo-hydrates.
• Using whole grains instead of refined (white) flour.
• Eating more raw fruit and vegetables.
• Getting more protein from nuts, seeds, oil fish and free-range beef and chicken.
• Supplements

To find out more information, you can visit: http://maximizedliving.com/

          “Maverick” and I have made a slow start.  Once the baby afghan is finished, I plan to study the book thoroughly and begin implementing the menus. 

             Last Sunday, (14^th February), as I sat in the corner of the couch and crocheting, I was watching television.  (This does slow my progress, I confess.)  As I was scanning the viewing guide, this film title caught my attention, “A Bear Named Winnie.”   What a sweet story! 

          “A Bear Named Winnie”, which was filmed in 2004, is the autobiographical tale of a young Canadian Army Veterinarian who joins the Canadian Expeditionary Force.  As part of a Canadian Calvary regiment, Lt. Harry Colebourn was travelling to join the Canadian Army Veterinarian Corps.  The train that Lt. Harry Colebourn and his regiment were on, stopped at a station in White River, Ontario.  The men took the opportunity to stretch their legs, and the horses were given water.  On his walk about, Lt. Colebourn discovers a baby bear, which he buys for $20.  He names the bear “Winnipeg” and shortens it to “Winnie”. 

          The relationship between Harry and Winnie is extraordinary, as Winnie is socialised with humans exclusively.  She becomes the regiment’s mascot.

          Eventually Winnie ends up in a zoo in London, England.  Though separated for a time, Harry and Winnie are re-united. 

          At the end of the film, you discover A.A. Milne and his son, Christopher Robin, were great fans of Winnie.  She became the inspiration for the “Winnie the Pooh” books written by A.A. Milne.  

          I do recommend that you watch this film.  The cast is great—Michael Fassbender, David Suchet, and Steven Fry.  There are “Ahhhhhh…” moments.  You will laugh.  You will cry.  And you will marvel at the profound effects that love between humans and animals can create.

A Bear Named Winnie DVD 

         So, there, you have a debrief of my week.  I hope to be writing more soon.

Serving Jesus, Author of our faith

“Lady Helene”

Maybe for her first birthday?

             

   The last week of June 2015 I was on the phone with “Chantilly.”  The conversation went something like this:  “Nana, you know what Phe-Phe asked me?” 

                “No.” I replied, going along with the pretence.  After all, “Princess Phe-Phe” was only a day or so old.  I figured the Mama would know what the little one would want and interpret for me.

                “She told me,” Chantilly continued.  (I could hear the smile in her voice.) “that she would like for you to crochet her a pink blanket.” 

                “Really?  Well, since she asked so nicely, how can I say no?”

                Unfortunately, I’ve been slow in getting this project done.  Although I wanted to get started straight away, it was August before I made it to the Haberdashery shop to buy yarn.  It took me a while to find a pattern on-line.  So now that now that Phe-Phe is six months old, I figure it’s time to move this project up on the priority list.  

                 The square on the right is what the finished block looks like.  After they are all that size, I will sew them together into a blanket.  

 

                The link to the pattern is here:  http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Baby-Afghan-Crochet-Patterns/Baby-Blocks-Blanket-from-Bernat

                 

                 After I bake an applesauce cake, I’m going to park on the couch and keep my crochet hook busy.  At the rate I'm going, it might be for her first birthday! 

Serving Jesus, Author of our faith,

“Lady Helene”