Thursday 18 March 2010: Crocus rug
Lots of crocuses on blip lately - I guess they're a burst of brightness in our gloomy "not quite spring really" weather. This carpet of them is in North Berwick, next to the rugby ground.
I'm in the middle of creating a Yoda costume for Conor for a party on Saturday. Of course I should have started it a week ago - but then there'd be no midnight deadline panic and where would be the fun in that? Today I did the easy bit and hacked up and sewed some old rough material into a cloak thingy. Tomorrow, green felt ears.
I also have to brave one of those terrifying toy superstores tomorrow to let Conor choose a present for his pal. The only thing getting me through the thought of having to do this was the joy of a little trip to Borders bookstore, buy a couple of books, have a wee browse, nice cup of tea ..... [sound of needle scraping across record] oh, forgot it had closed. Ah well, never mind. Woolies is just round the corner... Oh. Shopping is no fun any more.
On the positive side, found a toad in our front garden tonight. Wondered why I hadn't seen any slugs the past few days. Hope he (looks like a he to me) hangs around, though I suspect he's just on the look out for Mrs Toad (she's in the back yard mate). Conor has named him Slugger. I'm sure he'd like that.
EDIT: see Slugger here!
Comments
I'll think of you labouring over that Yoda costume (I remember one Christmas Eve/Christmas morning staying up until 3am finishing off a wonder woman costume for the firstborn.....only started after she went to bed of course!) Love the non-crocus crop of the thumbnail!
~ meancoast
"not quite spring really" is the season that precedes "almost summer", followed by "deffo autumn" and "never-ending winter"
Cool colourful blip!
I don't mean to lecture, but for a yoda costume, I would have started with the ears, it is definitely the piece de resistance.
~ raheny_eye
Nice carpet. Apparently the Fort is a ghost town since Borders (sob) closed. Bring it back I say.
Yoda costume?! Your journal touches territory previously unknown to man.
~ magpie
Looks brighter and cheerier than your shopping trip. But much more importantly can we see the Yoda costume. Good it will be, certain am I.
~ Lesley
that's a lovely rug:) good luck toy shopping......don't envy you.
~ caffeine
Borders was the only thing to drag me into that desert....good luck with deadline...I'm a just in time sort of guy too.
~ Scobes
I've seen a lot of crocus rugs recently, and Slugger looks like a character you wouldn't argue with! Good luck with the costume. :-)
~ Annie
I like this one, Did you get wet knees taking it.
~ Chippy
That's a very good crop you have there.
~ brickmaker
There's a Jessops ;)
~ acronymphomania
Beautiful crocus carpet!
~ turnx3
Crocuses are definitely a sign of spring, even if spring hasn't taken the hint yet. The Yoda costume reminds me of when I once made American Indian costumes for son and daughter in an afternoon! I can never do anything without a midnight deadline panic anyway.
~ chaiselongue
Now that's a misleading thumbnail you chose there... :D
As for slugs? You need to borrow the chickens!
~ anth
Beautiful crocus carpet shot and Slugger looks quite good too!!
~ martrex
Having no Borders is dreadful, such a miss.
The crocuses are at their very best at the moment and so colourful
~ LadyFindhorn
I've been driving past those crocuses and thought how lovely they are - great capture!
~ sands
Borders closed????!!!!!! So that confirms I made a right move, even with horrendous book prices here. I still go in and browse and read and maybe one day will manage a cup of coffee.
Have fun with the costume! Obviously you have a light saber already, so he just needs to practice the voice.
~ hrubieszowianka
Go slugger! I haven't seen a toad in years.
~ boab
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