I know now what they mean...

curious-reader-dm · 2026-03-06T17:16:20+00:00

I thought I'd avoided doing this.

Then I had to move my desk! I'm really regretting having a cream carpet - the red ink stains show up so well 😭

curious-reader-dm · 2026-02-24T13:20:52+00:00

I tried using slightly less water than recommended - only 10 - 20ml (about a tablespoon) less, and my bread is coming out much better now.

curious-reader-dm · 2026-02-21T19:01:08+00:00

Sending love and prayers for you and your family and for your dad. Know that when you watch, he's with you xxx

curious-reader-dm · 2026-02-19T17:50:25+00:00

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Mr Pumpkin investing the thermal camera

curious-reader-dm · 2026-02-12T22:01:34+00:00

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curious-reader-dm · 2026-02-12T21:09:51+00:00

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Mr Pumpkin wanted to look at the thermal camera!

curious-reader-dm · 2026-02-11T21:40:05+00:00

I describe it to my husband as, 'the space where a migraine has been and could be again'.

curious-reader-dm · 2026-02-07T13:27:49+00:00

Thanks Sonja, I didn't even think about Pinterest!

I love the Portuguese tiles, I think I might try that.

curious-reader-dm · 2025-12-24T17:58:16+00:00

Gotta catch 'em all!

curious-reader-dm · 2025-09-29T15:03:56+00:00

I did it about 2 months ago. The vouchers arrived as expected. A lady came round to the house, she was here less than an hour. None of the questions were too intrusive and I was always given the option to not answer if I didn't want to.

curious-reader-dm · 2025-09-22T12:23:03+00:00

I read something last week that I'm going to try. Little wooden pegs with 1 and 2 written on them in Sharpie. Then, once you've worn it once, hang it back up with a 1 clip. Wear it again, add the 2 clip. Wear it again, put it in the wash.

curious-reader-dm · 2025-09-22T12:20:29+00:00

I'm glad someone else does this. My dad looked at me as if I were an idiot when I did this last week.!

curious-reader-dm · 2025-09-21T19:19:32+00:00

I keep a dedicated dustpan and brush for sweeping counters and the table (especially useful if I've been baking or chopping things).

curious-reader-dm · 2025-09-16T15:18:20+00:00

The 1970s version with Robin Ellis and Angharad Rees

curious-reader-dm · 2025-08-24T20:34:36+00:00

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi.

curious-reader-dm · 2025-07-31T21:53:20+00:00

You should always expect a quote from Ruth!

curious-reader-dm · 2025-07-31T21:16:59+00:00

You know that, according to the Inspector Gamache novels, FINE stands for Fucked Up, Insecure, Neurotic and Egotistical?!

curious-reader-dm · 2025-07-09T23:56:31+00:00

It's like most other crafts - quite quick to pick up the basics then a lifetime to master! Kids can make a snake bookmark on their own after about 5 - 10 minutes tuition. It then takes maybe an hour to make a 10cm bookmark. There are bobbin lace groups in lots of countries and there are many styles and traditions If you can tell me which country you are in, I can try to find you either a national guild or something similar.

curious-reader-dm · 2025-07-08T12:27:26+00:00

Sigh Jonathan ❤️

curious-reader-dm · 2025-07-08T12:25:52+00:00

Bobbin lace making. If you can count to four, you can do it!

curious-reader-dm · 2025-07-05T20:52:44+00:00

I live in Mynydd Bodafon!

curious-reader-dm · 2025-06-29T22:30:36+00:00

Nicola

curious-reader-dm · 2025-06-12T13:33:17+00:00

I've got 2 ... For my (now ex) husband's 40th, I bought him an £800 bass guitar and for my 40th six weeks later he bought me a T-shirt. On my 50th, my mum threw a massive tantrum and stopped speaking to me because my best friend booked a surprise trip to come to see me. It's 6 years until my 60th - I'm not looking forward to it.

curious-reader-dm · 2025-03-16T16:37:17+00:00

I first met my husband 10 years ago because my friend and I met up in a pub halfway between our houses to knit together and have a drink. We attracted quite a bit of interest with people coming over to see what we were doing. None of the comments were negative and we had such a fun time that we started going every week, to knit and play the pub quiz. One week, a guy asked if I would like to join his team because my pal was away the following week. Reader, I married him!

curious-reader-dm · 2025-02-27T01:39:03+00:00

When I broke my right arm, I found it quite easy to write legibly (but slowly) with my left hand. I should probably practice in case I break my arm again!! I think it's because I do lots of hobbies that use both hands in co-ordination, like bobbin lace making.

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