tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post1446113320038551728..comments2024-03-22T07:18:18.281+10:30Comments on Lupey Loops: Too Soon to Tell!Jodiebodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-17291448985581517802017-08-30T15:59:36.845+09:302017-08-30T15:59:36.845+09:30Aw, thanks, Tamara. You are a sweetheart. Yes, lif...Aw, thanks, Tamara. You are a sweetheart. Yes, life is stressful and it affects me but not as stressful as some people's lives, particularly those facing hurricane Harvey. My heart has been with your fellow Texans this week. Many Adelaideans seem to have Texan connections somewhere too. <br /><br />I am hoping that you and your loved ones are high and dry, safe and well. The days and weeks following floods can be just as dangerous as the initial event. I hope you don't have too much damage. I notice your blog hop has begun. What a shame that the hurricane might upset the celebration. <br /><br />Take care, you are in my prayers,<br /><br />Jodie xxJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-33170963606100522722017-08-30T15:55:34.772+09:302017-08-30T15:55:34.772+09:30Hi Cat,
It was so nice to see you and I hope I di...Hi Cat,<br /><br />It was so nice to see you and I hope I didn't keep you talking for too long - I don't want to get you into trouble. Do you remember in school there would always be someone in the class who would do all the talking and everyone else gets in trouble? hehe I don't want to do that to you! I have a story to share with you about that when we meet.<br /><br />Thank you so much for those beautiful and amazingly detailed pattern books. I would love to write about them on Lupey Loops if that is okay with you. They are too beautiful.<br /><br />I hope you are having a good week and your support and encouragement to enter the RAS is most appreciated. I am very grateful to you for your kindness.<br /><br />See you one day soon to return the books and maybe 'debrief' from the show.<br /><br />Take it easy and enjoy the show week.<br />Hugs,<br />Jodie xxJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-64284948371340775122017-08-30T15:49:44.672+09:302017-08-30T15:49:44.672+09:30Haha Lorraine - the "big" reveal! I don...Haha Lorraine - the "big" reveal! I don't know that it will be *that* big as some of the projects have been shown here before. The results will be more revealing than the projects.<br /><br />Already I am thinking which projects to do next time. It has been fun so far as something to look forward to.<br /><br />My health has been up and down. Most of the time it has been plodding through the fatigue fog with the occasional lucid morning and a few days spent in bed, sleeping, sleeping, sleeping. The good news is that there was one AMAZING day - something that hasn't happened for months - when my brain was bright enough and the body was well enough and the schedule was clear enough that I could actually get a lot of things done. I must admit that I went a bit crazy trying to madly catch up on all the things that had been waiting for so long. It was hard to pace things because "what if I don't get another day like this again in a long time?" and then the next days require more rest but it is satisfying to have achieved so much.<br /><br />How are you going with all of your projects? I hope the weather has been conducive. I haven't been able to pop across to your blog for a while but I will get there. At least the brain is allowing me to reply to your lovely messages first. Thank you so much for always saying hello as it is nice to see you.<br /><br />Have fun,<br />Jodie xJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-2581962342694266372017-08-30T15:41:41.968+09:302017-08-30T15:41:41.968+09:30Mary-Anne, your advice is on the mark! What am I ...Mary-Anne, your advice is on the mark! What am I doing blogging when I have so much to do? I can imagine your stern tone (with tongue-half-in-cheek). <br /><br />I was totally surprised to have success on overturning an executive decision. The day the fight began, I didn't have much hope. The result has been a big relief.<br /><br />What a shame you didn't win anything in the contest you entered. Was it a craft contest or something else? Some people love entering competitions and make quite a hobby (and profit) from it but I wonder about the cost because most promotions want all of your personal data to sell on. That is too big a cost for me! <br /><br />All those things you and your sister made: why is it that you never really wear them? That sounds like a good blog topic because if we could solve that problem, we can all get more out of our crochet and knitting, especially garments after all the energy we invest. <br /><br />You were joking about making money by selling them to buy more yarn - would you ever unravel them to re-use the yarn on something new?<br /><br />The only thing I have frogged has been a pair of socks. If I went to a lot of trouble to make a garment, I think I would be too sentimental to unravel it. It is still a mark of achievement to savour.<br /><br />I'm well behind in reading blogs with everything going on around here so please excuse me for a week or so! I'm grateful that you still visit even when the posts are few because I enjoy visiting your blog too. <br /><br />I'm relatively well but my skin is driving me mad with itching - naughty immune system - but it is a constant battle as I am sure you can relate. May the good days outnumber the bad.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JodieJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-66874825717529278332017-08-30T15:27:48.614+09:302017-08-30T15:27:48.614+09:30Hi Meredith,
It is so frustrating and anxiety-pro...Hi Meredith,<br /><br />It is so frustrating and anxiety-provoking when unwanted change is forced upon us. Often bureauracy seems to fly in the face of common sense as in the example you gave where you needed to find a new neurologist. I do hope your new specialist is kind and understanding as well as expertly qualified.<br /><br />My support service has been reinstated but with reduced availability. Other users of the service are continuing the fight to have the full service reinstated. They can carry that torch on my behalf because I've now become preoccupied with a new fight to keep my local train service accessible. Proposed changes involve the removal of my local train station altogether without replacement. This will mean removal of my ability to access public transport independently otherwise I will be reliant on other people to drive me to places, including the next train stations along the line. <br /><br />The show has been a nice distraction from all the stress. By now, my work has been judged but I haven't received official word. The train is also my access to the showgrounds where I am keen to see how the work, if any of it, gets displayed in the cabinets and to see the amazing work of other entrants.<br /><br />You will be pleased to know that I DID get that last project finished in time. I was shocked to look back on my notes and realise it began in 2015! <br /><br />Your stern words motivated me! ("Yes, Mum!")<br /> I think of you and your battles often and think you do an amazing job. <br /><br />Love in return,<br />JodieJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-77964505214042259682017-08-22T01:30:21.338+09:302017-08-22T01:30:21.338+09:30I am sorry that you have had a super stressful tim...I am sorry that you have had a super stressful time recently. Hope that your health issues settle down a little now. I am really delighted to hear that you have entered your crochet into the show! How wonderful!! I look forward to hearing more. Well done!!Tamarahttp://www.craftyescapism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-22142662683105669642017-08-21T06:49:08.009+09:302017-08-21T06:49:08.009+09:30See you Thursday! I have those two books ready to...See you Thursday! I have those two books ready to give you MORE to do!catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-65094221763203305992017-08-21T03:48:57.621+09:302017-08-21T03:48:57.621+09:30Well done on overturning the decision and best wis...Well done on overturning the decision and best wishes for the competition. Looking forward to the big reveal. Hope you are well.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-19155156290154714722017-08-21T03:37:21.932+09:302017-08-21T03:37:21.932+09:30Ok, stop blogging and finish those entries! lol. ...Ok, stop blogging and finish those entries! lol. I am sorry you had to spend all your energy on overturning that stupid decision but I am in awe of you that you did it and were successful. I can't wait for you to reveal your secrets. I have entered a contest once. No prizes! lol. But sometimes I think about doing it again. My sister and I joke about having a booth of all the things we have knit and never really wear. I bet we could make a lot of money to buy more yarn! <br />Breathing Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482981001235740285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-1260389959543643942017-08-21T01:23:36.864+09:302017-08-21T01:23:36.864+09:30First of all my dear friend I am so sorry about th...First of all my dear friend I am so sorry about the healthcare situation. You know I understand considering the decreasing services and funding available in this country. I worry about Little Buddy and his needs getting met. So far we are okay but recently had to find a new neurologist as the one he has had since birth will no longer accept his insurance. <br /><br />Next I am so sorry that the whole stressful mess left you feeling depleted. So much work and worry about a situation that could have easily been handled had the people making these decisions actually talked to those who need the services. How can you make those life altering decisions without all the information?<br /><br />Best of luck to you with your show entries. I am so proud of you. That is taking a big step but the things you make are incredible so I just know you will do well. I can't wait to hear all about the show. Now get busy finishing up that project.<br /><br />With love,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.com