Category Archives: Tea

A One Day Holiday

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Saturday morning and afternoon of last weekend became a one day holiday – spent travelling down island to Nanaimo from Campbell River! We took the old Highway from Campbell River and admired the scenery stopping here and there to take pictures.   … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Begins

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

  I taught yesterday so my weekend begins today.  The class was the second one for the Saracen Shawl and it was full.  It was a great class and everyone left feeling like they knew what they were doing. It … Continue reading →

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Victoria Travelogue – Part Two

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Nine days in Victoria can give you a complex about the rest of the World.  It is so beautiful – even on grey stormy days. Nine days in an Arena can also give you a complex – nine hours of … Continue reading →

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A “Cuppa”!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

  Every morning starts with a cup of tea – or three or four. This morning is no different.  But this morning is a little special as I am having a cup of “Cream” Tea, Cream Assam from Ronnefeldt teas.  … Continue reading →

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On Teaching

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

The Fair-Isle glove class ended this week.  For the last 3 weeks, 6 students and I have been exploring the colourful world of Fair-isle and some of the possible ways to combine colours!  It has been a wonderful adventure. Teaching … Continue reading →

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Bonus Day!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

I love 3 day weekends – we get a “Bonus Day”.  I always try to put them to good use! So today.  I finished off 2 patterns.  Really, all they needed was some pictures and a little fine tuning, so … Continue reading →

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Mama Mia! What a week!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

The highlight of this week was most definitely going to see Mama Mia in Victoria!  The music was wonderful; the acting was passable; and the audience loved it – except for the critic – the guy in the Times Colonist … Continue reading →

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Ravellenics are on!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

The Summer Olympics are on T.V., and the events are happening fast and furious.  The Olympics make for great knitting.  This year I am attempting to clean up some WIP’s in the form of socks -  I really need some socks!  … Continue reading →

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Kicked to the Curb….

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

….By the common cold! I am finally feeling human.  For the last week and a half I have been laid low by the smallest of things.  The common cold!  I could not knit; I could not read; and I really didn’t watch much … Continue reading →

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The Last Piece of the Puzzle

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

This is the last piece of the Dark of the Morning scarf pattern.  It will be available until next Saturday March 24th.  It will then be removed and revamped a little and then made available for sale through the normal channels! … Continue reading →

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