it was time to go up to Allendale to see Queen Bee; asked Mother if she'd like to come, we thought a trip out, lunch out would be appreciated, and it was.
No-one was home at the Allendale Farm save the horses, but happily Queenie was in a field next to the road and came over to say hello, and got some horsey treats. She's looking good, considering the position last month, i was very pleased!
Then we decided to have lunch at the pub in allendale, rather than troop back down to Corbridge - right decision, we got in just before it got busy, the food was good, and then mother wanted to visit a gift/dress shop and got herself a really nice new top with earrings to match. don't know why i didn't take a photo whilst she was showing us it, it was lovely. the sort of thing that, if seen on the rail, you wouldn't try on, but once on, is perfect.then the long way back to her house, the scenic route over the moors rather than the quick route down the motorway.
Then down to the yard to get Mollie in - it was getting dark by then, and I had to get home (see below!) so just in & fed tonight, the plans for inhand work will have to wait for tomorrow!
and typing this whilst waiting for an eBay bid to end - winning a horseware julia down jacket for partner, she was so impressed with the one i got myself in harrogate. wonderfully warm when it was so cold a week or so ago, and very smart as well.
so everyone is happy..
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What a great way to spend the day! So glad your Mom had a good time.
Queenie does look happy, so that's a plus too.
How did the auction go? Hate the wait in case someone puts in a last minute bid.
won it as i was writing the blog! i wasn't unduly worried, but you never can tell! a good price as well. but i hadn't noticed no paypal, will have to write a cheque!
Those jackets are wonderful, aren't they?
What colour did you manage to get?
steph, i think it's a dark mushroom colour
flighty hello and happy new year!
Oh good, I was wondering if you got it. I love down filling in clothes. The only problem is that it doesn't wash, so it's lousy for horseriding in.
Happy New Year
C
don't know if i wanted to know that caroline.... :-(.
the instructions recommend tumble dry after a 30 degree wash and then flap it about - and i don't own a tumble drier...
The easy answer is don't get it dirty or wear it in the rain and then you wont need to tumble-dry it
... or take it to a launderette!
Tumble dry with either a tennis shoe or a few tennis balls in the dryer. The down will fluff back up as the shoe or balls beat it. Works a treat if you get the down really dry. Otherwise it lumps and you have to fluff it by hand.
don't get it dirty doesn't work steph - looks like it'll be trips to the launderette then, can't see two down jackets justifyin a tumble drier for which we would have to remodel the kitchen!
Happy New Year Claire,
Best wishes for 2008,
Muriel
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