Recent Rubber Stamp Carving

Getting ready for the Xmas rush! Hand carved erasers from the Poundshop. Postcards - two variations of inking.

A Walk Round The Block

This mornings walk around the block after Hazel went to the surgery for her annual flu jab. Only took a few minutes for the jab which was good so I didn't have to wait long outside guarding her bag. It wasa bit misty and wet but the rain had stopped and was quite mild for November. Saw lots of Halloween sweety wrappers on our way down the "conk conk" path - skulls, pumpkinhead, skeletons, witches etc. Someone had obviously been chomping on sugary snacks and dropping the wrappers as they walked to the park ( or back from the park ). Later I have to go for my booster jab so I hope Hazel's arm is OK and she can drive.

Altrincham

Just back from a drizzly day in Altrincham - doing some shopping and picking up Meriel Clarke's work from the Air Gallery. Hada nice wander around the charity shops. Got a few bargains including a film noir boxed set for a quid and packet of bay leaves. Hazel got a big perspex "H" or as the man said who sold it "A big huh!" Had a vege hot dog in the Air gallery cafe and said hello to Scrappy who was pleased to see Hazel in case she had any treats secreted about her person.Train home was 20 minutes late sadly which rather spoiled the day but despite having only two carriages wasn't as packed as we expected. Phew!

Walk Round The Park

This mornings walk around the local park. Quite mild really but a strong wind blowing the leaves about. We sat on the bench and admired the distant ominous clouds. Watching playful dogs and the circling pigeons.

Nantwich

Nice morning in Nantwich shopping and having a wander. This photo was from a couple of years ago. The market is still thriving and full of interesting stalls. Got some Xmas presents and vegetables . Round the charity shops and few bargains like the 3 DVD's for a quid - Lord Of The Flies, Changeling and Road To Perdition. It was a bit crowded but most people were wearing masks in all the shops we went into. Home for lunch via the St. Luke's furniture warehouse which also has a book CD and record selection. Hazel bought some multi-coloured cotton.

Walk To The River

Nice sunny walk to the River Dane this morning. A bit nippy but blinding sunshine. The corn had all been harvested. Saw a flash of turquoise that was possibly a kingfisher or else a very large dragonfly! Blink and you would have missed it. Lovely surprise when we got home - the postman had left a package containing a book from Magda Archer. "Little Artist Boy" is the "perfect panic buy!" and full of witty sayings and mottoes that Magda has found or made up.

Daily Doodles

More pen and hand carved rubber stampings from my sketchbook.

Rainy River Dane Walk

Rainy walk to the River Dane and fishing ponds. Caught in a sudden downpour so came home again quick! Oct. 2021.

Walk Around The Block

Some odd things lying around on the pavement and grass verges as we wandered around the local area after going to the post office and the doc's to drop off my prescription docket.

Hand Carved Stamps and Postcards

New set of "cat" stamps carved from cheap erasers bought at the Pound Shop. Set of postcards - limited ed. of 8.

Air Gallery - Altrincham

Braved the trains to go to Altrincham and the excellent Air Gallery to see latest "Macabre" themed exhibition. Archie's girlfriend Meriel had a piece of work in it. Had cheap lunch in the cafe and studio tour. Did some shopping in town after lunch. Some new paper lampshades - several charity shop DVD's. Nice sunny day - the town was pretty busy . Thankfully the train home was long so plenty of room to get away from non mask wearers.

DIY - Hallway and Back Room

Hazel has been busty painting the hallways and the wall above the mantelpiece in the back room ( no photos as yet ). We decided on Duck Egg Blue and not the pale Yolk Yellow it was before. Took ages to remove all the coats, scarves, umbrellas, boot rack, nick-nacks , photos etc. Quite a big space once all the detritus was removed! We are pleased how it's turned out - looks cleaner and tidier now. Hazel is still trying to fit everything back in but I have a feeling a lot will end up in the loft or the shed!

Daily Doodles

River Weaver and Carey Park

Pleasant walk to our favourite bench by the river after some shopping this morning. Quite mild still for October - the sun was trying to poke it's nose through the clouds but failed miserably. A vee shaped squadron of honking geese flew over. Still a few blackberries to be had but our fridge is full of the ones we picked last month.