On Tuesday morning, after my Wii Fit workout, I hand-washed the Hmong/Thai dress that I'd bought from eBay. As the forecast was for a warm, dry day I hung it on the line to dry only for the heavens to open after breakfast. I dashed outside & hung it up inside. It was MOT time for Gilbert and Jon needed to drop him off at the mechanic. He'd intended to cycle back but Tony called to say that he'd had his jab, felt fine and, as he is in our bubble, he would drive over and collect him.
Wearing Monday's polo neck as part of my Wear:Sleep: Repeat challenge, I also wore my beloved Pakistani block printed kaftan as the sleeves offered easy access to my arm later (I took the polo neck off before I left home). I topped it off with the hat I'd crocheted over the weekend.
The details: Frye Campus boots & 1970s tooled leather Mexican souvenir bag (both eBay), vintage leather belt (charity shop), mirrored chandelier earrings (roadside stall, India)
With our jabs booked for later, I had trouble settling down so decided on stitching another craftivism banner after a friendly passer-by had told me how much he loved them (I'm not sure how he knew I was behind them, maybe he reads my blog). I spent the rest of the morning at the kitchen table sewing, with a break for noodles in between. After I'd finished I ran down to the school on the corner and attached it to the fencing outside, after litter-picking up masks, wet wipes and disposable gloves the previous day I figured the parents could do with a gentle nudge.
By the time I'd finished reading my current John le Carré novel, it was time to walk down to the vaccination centre which had opened the previous day within the old Argos in Walsall's indoor shopping centre, The Saddlers. Liz was also booked in at the same time (Al isn't 50 yet so he'll have to wait a couple of weeks) and we all went in together. David, the nurse who administered my jab, told me that they had 950 patients booked in that day, 3000 on Wednesday and had the capacity for 5000 (Walsall has a population of around 285,000).
Jon and I were out in less than 10 minutes. Liz has had an allergic reaction in the past and had to be observed for 15 minutes but we all left feeling optimistic and in awe of our amazing NHS. In normal times we'd have gone to 'Spoons & celebrated with a beer but hopefully, on 1st June, when we get our second jab the pubs should have reopened.
Once we'd walked up the Hill of Doom and got back into the house we cracked open a celebratory bottle of beer and had pizza and salad for tea.
We'd started watching the wonderful Mary Beard investigating the Romans the previous evening and, after Interior Design Masters watched another episode or rather, I watched another episode, Jon was fast asleep by 9.15pm. We had an early night although my latest read, The Machine, was so gripping I'd demolished four chapters before I'd turned off the light.
On Wednesday I did my Wii Fit workout, swept the lounge rug and ironed my new-to-me eBay dress which I'd hand-washed the previous day. Jon was a bit achy and, having spoken to Tony, discovered that he'd gone to bed early after feeling the same but had woken up with no symptoms whatsoever. My brother had his jab on Monday and spent Tuesday feeling rough but was now okay. Both Liz & I were fine. It must be a man thing!
Jon spent the morning recuperating on the settee with Hercule Poirot for company whilst I photographed some stock and uploaded my listings to eBay. After a shower, Jon was starting to feel human again and we had noodles for lunch. Richard the postman arrived with the &Keep parcel I'd ordered on Sunday as well as a replacement Heroine Superstay Matte Ink I'd bought from eBay as mine was running low. At £4.02 with free postage (and factory sealed), I paid less than half the retail price.
I was prompted to have a bit of a sort-out of my make-up drawer and ousted a handful of products I'd never used that had come in a Barry M bargain bundle last year. They'll go to the charity shop when it reopens, glitter, stick-on stars and blue lipstick just aren't me these days!
I love make-up but don't own a lot, just two eyeshadow palettes (Barry M's Shipwrecked & Revolution's Carnival), three Maybelline lip inks (Heroine, Romantic & Ruler) which I discovered in 2018 and never looked back, Barry M's Waterproof Eyeliner, their On Point eye pen & Feature Length mascara, Sleek's creme blush in Crimson, a Revolution concealer, an eyeliner brush, some sponge applicators, an Indian peacock pencil sharpener, a pot of Mac green eyeshadow and my tweezers.
Wear:Sleep: Repeat meant another outing for my Pakistani block printed kaftan, this time worn with the 1970s Anokhi jacket I'd bought as a project a few weeks ago.
The details: Indian Jhumka earrings (formerly my friend Cheryl's), Mjus leather boots & lion head belt (both charity shopped).
I love the subtle shifts in my outfit photos as we head from Winter into Spring. Today I had to move out of the bushes & stand next to the pond as the sun was blinding us!
Tea was a quiche with some homemade cauliflower & broccoli cheese. While I was stirring the bechamel sauce my left arm started to feel really heavy but after a soak in the bath, it's back to normal.
Stay safe, happy and healthy!
PS If you're a UK resident and aged 50 or over you can book your NHS Covid vaccine
HERE.
So pleased that you all got your jab. My sister goes for hers on Saturday. I had the Astra one and Philip had the Pfizer one.
ReplyDeleteWe watched the Craftivism programme when we got back from shopping today, it was really good. I see now where you got your inspiration from for the little banners.
We had mega excitement at the market earlier, the place was teaming with tv crews filming Brassic. The gorgeous Michelle Keegan was there. I’ll blog about it on Friday. Did you notice the interior show was in Hebden Bridge. We’ve been in all those cafes.
Lots of love xxx
It's exciting, isn't it? We're all inching towards normality!
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed Craftivism. I've just ordered some more craft felt so I can make more banners.
I hope you got into the shot. I've not seen that programme but if you had a walk-on part I'd be watching it!
Those cafes looked so much better after their makeovers, they seemed really cold with all those white walls. xxx
So happy for you two. Ours is much slower. Mom will get vaccinated in April at age 78. Hubby so far it is looking like July. They are still not recommending the vaccine for those like me with so compromised immune system here so I am not holding my breath - just being careful.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry your Mum has such a wait for hers. You've all been so careful, carry on as yiou have been and we'll all get there in the end. x
DeleteWe've been asked to wait until our surgery contacts us, but it shouldn't be long for me. Mary Beard is fantastic. She's also on the series "Civilisations" on i-player. Arilx
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to wait for the surgery to contact you, Matt Hancock announced yesterday that if you are 50 or over you should go online and book yourself in and do not need permission from your GP.
DeleteMary Beard is great, I'd love to go for a drink with her! x
So pleased you both got your jabs! Mum had her second one yesterday with no side effects. I loved the dinky little card they give out too - I wanted a big sparkly badge - but the card is very grown-up (and proof for those who need it in future). We have our second one booked for mid-May.
ReplyDeleteGosh I'm behind with commenting - that beautiful kaftan with the fabulous print and all your lovely swag is just SQUEEEE!!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed Loved Clothes Last - I just wish teenage-me could have read it as it articulates so much important stuff in an easy to act on and digest kind of way. Also - I was quite a bolshy girl - activism is right up my street lol
I'm finding that looking after my clothes is both soothing and calming. I've got a lot of summer stuff out - but not hung - but I'm getting a load of nips and tucks done. I've sewn the straps just so on dresses and camis where the adjusters are tired - so they're no longer randomly giving it "hello, here's my bra" at inopportune moments lol My favourite velvet coat got a refreshed hem at the cuffs and at the bottom and a bloody good brush and sponge-clean before it goes back in the attic. It was perished elastic waists this afternoon. Quite honestly, I wish I could go and live in my wardrobe - everything is just too much - I'm back to switching off the news and limiting my time online. I think I need to do one of your (very fab) signs telling the world to behave - only the size of a billboard.
Hope everyone is OK - Maryland, I hope things are settled where you are - big love and keep going. Malteaser truffles for all!!
Yay! Great news about your Mum and really happy to hear she didn't get any side effects. I feel a bit robbed after Betty commented that she got a sticker when she had her jab done. I hope they bring out a swanky (non-fakeable) vaccine passport we can flash - wouldn't it be good if it entitled us to discounts for being public spirited and responsible adults?
DeleteLoved Clothes Last was brilliant and I thinkl you're right, although I've never bought mant new clothes in my life reading about how our clothes will outlive us and by taking them out of our wardrobes where they're our problem to dumping them at charity shops where they become an international one was really thought provoking.
I absolutely love your description of escaping into your wardrobe and seeking solace with your fabulous clothes, tending to them and anticipating wearing them in the coming months.
Loads of love to you (and Maryland)! We shared a bag of Rolos last night - they were miniscule but rather lovely! xxx
Vix, I saw a lovely quote on Instagram that said something like "Remember, the clothes you are wearing now will be the clothes that you will have to wear forever if you die and become a ghost" - it did make me laugh and laugh. Certainly one-up from - wear decent underwear in case you get knocked down LMAO
DeleteHaha! That's brilliant. Thank goodness I don't own jogging bottoms or stained vests, I'd hate to keel over and wear them forever! xxx
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Just love that new outfit. My favourite colours. Your hat is stunning. I could sew most anything but try as I could I could never crochet. Good for you getting the jab. I get mine in May but no hurry as we have no Covid in the community. Did you watch our team New Zealand win the cup yesterday. My husband died 8 months ago. Not nearly such fun watching alone. I miss him hugely after 58 years. In Auckland 50,000 people were at the harbour. I had to watch on tv but the weather down here was just as glorious. Great to get your email with the link to your blogs. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sally! It's lovely to hear from you.
DeleteWe didn't see the New Zealand match, it wasn't on TV here other than the highlights on the news but, of course, we're delighted for you. I'm glad the weather is playing nicely.
Much love to you. xxx
Welcome to the Vaccers! I felt rough the day after mine but a couple of Paracetamol did the trick. Doesn't make you feel more confident and of course so proud of our NHS?
ReplyDelete(BTW I had watched the Jenni Eclair Craftivism film when it first aired a while back. Ace!)
Ann. of 'Polyester Princess' swayed me to the Maybelline Matte Lip Ink when she said it was face mask proof! I was sick of smudged lipstick. I have 'Globetrotter' and 'Pioneer' both of which I bought online at a far cheaper price and both of which I love. I also later bought another one which was an orangey red but it was too orangey for me so I gave it to my daughter. It is hard to remove I find and I have to use cream and a tissue! I'd like to buy more but choosing colours online is very difficult and the range on offer in Superdrug and Boots is very limited. I think 'Globetrotter' is almost the perfect red for me!
I love your Kaftan and I really love it with a polo neck underneath. The new hat went very well.
The new banner is brilliant; I liked your 'gentle nudge'. Sounds more
like they need a kick up the arse!
Take care
xxx
It's great to be in the Vaccers club!
DeleteI love Jenny Eclair and the doucmentary really inspired me as you can tell by the mad stitching.
If you visit the Maybelline website there's a widget on there, if you upload of photo of yourself without lipstick you can virtually try on all the colours they do. I use Nivea's Double Effect eye make-up remover to take mine off, it's impossible to budge otherwise.
I'm off litter picking in a bit, I'm all buoyed up and ready to go! xxx
Thank you, I love reading your colourful blog every few days. You inspire me to make the most of every day. Question - do you have a pattern for your crocheted hat? Coming into winter soon here and I would like to make one
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Hello J! I did share the tutorial I use for my hats on my blog back in January. You can type "crochet hat tutorial" into the search engine on my side bar to take you to the link or try copying and pasting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgUVj9b-xFI into Google. Be warned though, they are such an enjoyable and straightforward make you might end up with more hats than days of the week! xxx
DeleteSo glad you were able to get your vaccines and all is well now. The one thing I dread about getting ours is knowing my husband will be playing it up big time. It's definitely a man thing! Love your outfits and of course the new banner too. :)
ReplyDeleteThat made me giggle, Martha! I was dreading Jon getting his but thankfully the aches, pains, shakes and groans only lasted a few hours! xxx
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ReplyDeleteSo glad you’ve both had your jabs. Here in Calif us mid-lifers can’t yet unless we meet certain criteria, and there are issues getting enough vaccine.
Question: What sort of noodles do you usually have for lunch?
Thank you for your kind words a couple weeks go about my father’s passing. There’s still a huge wall of grief for us all and a new reality with which we are trying to come to terms. Your blog is still a balm to my soul.
- Cozy Cottage in California
Hello Cozy Cottage! I had that trouble yesterday, my comments on other blogs kept vanishing into the ether!
DeleteThere's talk of our vaccine supply running into trouble in the next few weeks so I'm urging all my eligible friends to book in and get their jabs done while there's still some available.
We usually have Ko-Lee Hot & Spicy noodles, they are cheap and tasty.
From your description of your father he sounded like a kind, gifted and wonderful human being, your grief will still be very raw but one day you will wake up and it will start to feel a lot less painful. Don't rush the grieving process and please be kind to yourself. Thinking of you & sending love. xxx
great you got your vacc and glad that neither of you felt too bad afterwards. Love your makeup choices and am going to check out that lip ink that sounds like just the job. I've hardly worn makeup in the last year (having never been without it previously no matter what) and have found it quite liberating but am now quite keen to bring back some colour and fun on my face.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a great moment getting our jabs, we both feel so much more positive now.
DeleteThe lip ink is just the best thing I've ever tried, it stays on all day and never needs to be reapplied. If you go on the Maybelline website there's a widget where you can upload a photo and try the different colours on and then you can go and search eBay.
The only problem is removing it - I use Nivea's Double Effect eye make remover whch works a treat.xxx
My jab is in a couple of weeks, my other half is this weekend, it seems to have got to us really quickly after the initial wave of vaccinating the groups above us. Love your craftism banners, think our village could do with some 'pick your dog's 5h1t up" bannerettes.... guess what I'll be making this weekend😁
ReplyDeleteIt does seem to have whizzed around really quickly, I wasn't expecting to get ours until mid-April.
DeleteMy next project is a dog sh** banner, I'm trying to think of the right words to use! xxx
HOORAY! Congrats on getting your jabs, Vix and Jon (and Tony and Liz!)! Here's to getting to a point where we can go to the pub again with our pals! Your craftivism banner is so fun - I bet someone does read your blog!
ReplyDeleteLove that dress - it looks great with the turtleneck under it and the jacket over. I used to have a bigger version of that Mexican bag when I was a kid. It had no colour on it, so my Dad very carefully painted in the flowers and birds himself. I wish I still had it - I keep my eyes peeled when I'm out in the thrift stores. I've seen old things of mine here and there over the years, and hold out hope for that.
I like seeing your make-up collection. I did those lip-inks for a while, but my lips dry out and peel and bleed (damn big lips, I have!). I use plumping sticky glosses, even though they smear all over the insides of my masks. I will be happy to go back to my lipsticks! I use 75% MAC products for my make-up - they're all made in Canada (it's a Canadian company), and they have a fantastic recycling program for them here (for every 3 old pots/compacts/lippies you bring in, you get a free eyeshadow pot or lipstick!).
Hoping no further issues following your jabs! My mom is a bit worried, as she is often sensitive to things, but she'll just have to sit for a bit like Liz.
I can't tell you how much more optimistic and positive I feel after my jab, Sheila! Here's to a gentle return to normality.
DeleteI've don so many epic things in this kaftan from riding camels across the desert to getting my Covid jab. I might have to be buried in it!
Your dad sounded such a lovely chap hand-painting that bag for you. I've seen a lot of things that used to be mine on my travels, too - I have no doubt you're find that bag again or at least a very similar one that you could paint.
I do find the orange lip ink (Heroine) dries my lips a little, a wonder if it's the pigment as the other two are fine. I've only got one Mac product, the poison green eyeshadow, which I love. I remember reading about their impressive recycling policy but didn't know they were a Canadian company.
Your Mom will be fine, I'm sure. there was an observation area in the centre where anyone with specific health issues could be monitored and Liz has been absolutely fine since she got home. xxx
Hooray! I do hope you all can have your 'Spoons visit on June 1. I hope I can find locations for us in the coming weeks, and I'd happily join you-of course from a country's afar. I loved seeing the Hmong dress. You may know Minnesota in the US was one of three major areas the Hong Communities settled when they arrived in the US, so I have many Hong friends and colleagues. There are some simply gorgeous made dresses. I have a few baby clothes that were lovingly made for my youngest by mom's of friends and they will go , if she has children, to her some day. She also has a Hmong made bag, that she used so much from 12-18 that it is wearing thin, but she'd never part with it!
ReplyDeleteMy m key was sticking- Hmong, not Hong.
DeleteI haven't been in a pub for over a year, I'll have forgotten what to do (but not how to drink, I've kept my hand in!)
DeleteI'd love to know why Minnesota has such a large Hmong community, is it because of the employment opportunities? Our Punjabi community were invited to work in the hundreds of Midlands' foundaries and factories to help rebuild post-war Britian and ended up staying here.
I bet those baby clothes are stunning. I'm going to do some further research on Hmong embroidery later. xxx
Starting in the late 70's early 80's, the Lutheran Church was a major sponsor for Hmong refugees and Minnesota being the land of 10,000 Lutheran churches, was one of the major reasons so many settled here. I went to high school with the first Hmong PHD holder in America. I think so many stayed over the years because of the rich farmland-doing extremely large communal gardens. The Hmong farming community are staple vendors at our Farmers markets. My favorite farmer stall is 2nd generation Hmong-grandchildren and children. This might be interesting reading for you: https://www.mnhs.org/hmong#:~:text=The%20Hmong%20%E2%80%94%20a%20distinct%20ethnic,concentration%20of%20Hmong%20in%20America.
DeleteI also cast a vote for a Hmong dressmaker at work here. Our local Hmong community is 3rd generation, so their designs have taken a very contemporary slant, often displayed on backpacks. (They've kept some traditional recipes going: love those squash blossom fritters!)
ReplyDeleteThe second jab put me in bed for two days. There was a mild fever but no pain. I simply slept for two days then rose ready to resume my projects. Our vax clinics are running smoothly, so much so that they can now accommodate 45-year-olds. We may yet have a State Fair in July and open the schools in September! We live in hope.
I remember Krista (who no longer blogs) telling me about the Hmong and their exquisite embroidery and love of colour. They aren't a community widely settled in the UK so I'm really interested in learning more about them. The squash blossom fritters sound like the Greek dish!
DeleteI'm delighted that you've had both jabs and had no real issues afterwards. It sounds like your state is really well organised and offering the vaccine to the over 45s is a step further than we are.
I hope the State Fair goes ahead and even more importantly, schools opening. Here's to normality returning before 2022! xxx
Well done you oldies getting your vaccinations done. As a Healthcare worker mine will come in a few weeks here in NZ. We are lucky though with no cases here in the community I was able to go out on Monday. Having pizza at the pub with 8 friends then 11 of us went to see Crowded House in concert. We enjoyed dancing and singing together.
ReplyDeleteI guess Covid is going to make us enjoy and appreciate all of those simple pleasures especially for you folks that have had such a long lockdown. We hope concerts and pubs are yours to enjoy soon.
Julie
Hello Julie! Crowded House,pubs, meeting friends and pizza. It sounds like a different world. I'm insanely envious but delighted for you.
DeleteI think when we do come out of this pandemic we really will appreciate everything. xxx
Yay! For receiving your vaccine. Disappointingly, the latest news suggests Al will now be waiting for more than a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteLove the latest sign. X
Thanks, Jules! We were hoping Al wouldn't be far behind us but it's looking like it could be a bit of a wait now. If vax passports are introduced and we're allowed to travel Liz will have to come on holiday with us and leave Al to look after the cats! xxx
DeleteCongratulations on getting your jab!! I must have had man genes then lol . We are due our second lot soon. I will feel a lot happier and safer when it is all over and done with. I saw this weird face mask that allows to you eat whilst you are wearing it it has a Velcro panel on the front so you can remove the front and eat your meal why Japan why!!!
ReplyDeleteIt’s funny a lot of my friends bought it as a joke. But I couldn’t see the point.
Keep up those signs you should call it sign bombing!! Instead of yarn bombing. I showed my friend koko who nodded in approval. I am glad we don’t have that problem and that we take pride in our area. Lockdown was kind of lifted but TBH appart from going out to work and food shopping. I like being with my family. Take care and be safe love and hugs.
Man genes! A Facebook friend said she was quite rough after hers but was told it was because she'd had Covid. You do feel a lot more optimistic and brighter after the jab, don't you? I'm glad our second one is already booked as it looks like there may be a few problems with supply.
DeleteThat mask sounds freakish, I think I'd rather eat at home barefaced!
Liking "sign bombing" that's a great name. I don't get why people don't take pride in their area. There's a little green space around the corner from us and the house next to it dumps their rubbish over their garden fence into the park so they can see it from their own house! Loads of love. xxx
That might be the next craze... Sign bombing
DeleteI think I've inspired a few people in my litter picking group to start sign-bombing, too! x
DeleteWe have just started the community veg patch as well bok Choi bring it on!!
DeleteYou need to read alys Fowler’s book called abundance it’s we’re communities have taken green spaces and made them into edible gardens todmorden has one. It’s such an inspiration. I love looking at it.
Deletethat lovely kaftan - oh how I love it! I got a sticker when I had my jab - did you?! I like your litter bomb signs they are brilliant - in fact it's something schools might enjoy promoting.
ReplyDeleteIt won't be long till you have a kaftan like this of your own.
DeleteI was robbed, I didn't get a sticker!
I thought the handmade signs might be something good for schoolkids to do, I'm hoping people pay more attantion to a homemade one than a boring official one. xxx
Yahoo!! Vix so glad you are both ok and your mates too. I turned in half hour early but that was about it. Like Liz I had a very severe reation once so flagged that up to the lovely people but A ok. Hooray for everyone involved (esp. the brave volunteers at the start) getting us to this stage hey! I was in a queue for nearly an hour and have not been with so many people for a year! Well back to Vix world - the Pakistani kaftan with the jacket is such a great outfit. You will have your montage to look back on and never have to think of an outfit again! but I know you never lack inspiration so you won't have to do that. I am going to study your make up as you put me onto the Barry M mascara which is great. Again Vix so pleased it all went well. Onwards and upwards big hugs Shazxx
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the club, Shaz! It's very reassuring that despite their busyness the NHS staff really do thoroughly check your records and won't let you leave until those 15 minutes are up. I hope you feel a bit more optimistic about life, like we do!
DeleteThis challenge is ever so helpful, I can look back and see how I wore stuff and how good I felt in them (I've sold a few pieces already aftre looking at the outfits and not being thrilled with the results!)
Who'd have thought that a £5 mascara would be so good? It's the best I've ever used! x
I'm so pleased for you both that you got your first jabs! It seems most EU countries except Belgium have put the AZ vaccine on the back burner, but even so, they're only doing the 85+ age group here right now. It's beyond frustrating. I would certainly be able to put up with some mild side-effects, although as you hinted, it's probably a man thing :-)
ReplyDeleteVery clever to wear a kaftan which offers easy access to the arm. And a gorgeous dress it is too. I love how you've layered the polo neck underneath, but the version with the Anokhi jacket on top, belted with the lion's head belt, is my favourite.
Your make-up collection is very restrained, unlike mine. Lately, I haven't bought much apart from the Maybelline lipsticks, though, but mainly because I haven't been wandering around during my lunch breaks and haven't been tempted into Kruidvat, which is our equivalent of Superdrug.
I hope Jon is feeling right as rain again! xxx
We're so happy to have had our jabs and I really do hope Belgium (and the rest of Europe) pull their finger out and get through the population as rapidly as our NHS have done. It does make you wonder if all this AZ controversy is sour grapes over Brexit.
DeleteI always seem to wear that kaftan on epic occasions. I have to keep it forever now.
I love looking at make-up and love reading reviews of it but once I find something I like I just stick with it. I bet I'd love Kruidvat! xxx
Yay on your vaccine! Husband & I got our first Pfizer shot yesterday. No side affects. Second shot in three weeks. We’ll see how that goes. We are in Utah and the vaccine rollout here is going smoothly. I truly have enjoyed your blog for years but never commented. Guess joining the vaccine club is a global thing!!! I appreciate your level head and upbeat attitude. Your a treasure. Best wishes to you both :)
ReplyDeleteLovely to meet you, Mary! You and me and our respective partners are united in being vaccinated in the same week, how exciting is that? I'm glad you didn't get any side effects and that the roll out is going well in Utah. Thank you so much for commenting! xxx
Deletecan you please adopt us? the german vaccination system is slower then a disabled snail...... with much luckk the BW will get it in summer - but only because he´s chronical ill - me has to wait ages i guess.............
ReplyDeletealways love you in that beautiful kaftan - but with the anokhi jacket over it its even more fabulous!!
like you i do not have much makeup - but what i have is bold - like yours. if i want to look "nude" i just do nothing :-D
poirot? yesss!
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Slower than a disabled snail! I shouldn't laugh 'cos it's awful how slow your rollout is. I'm so glad that the powers that be have listened to the health experts and have resumed their use of the AZ vaccine. I hope it won't be too long before both of you get yours. xxx
DeleteHurrah for your jab and how cool Liz was in the queue too! Glad to hear there wasn't any I'll effects for you and I hope Jon is equally good soon. I look forward to seeing the new item in action!
ReplyDeleteThe craftivism things really are great!
It feels so good to get the jab. I hop it's not too long before my 40 something friends get their, too. xxx
DeleteI suspect the vintage fabric might have been a giveaway that you were the artist behind the anti littering signs.
ReplyDeleteI think most of the neighbours think I'm slightly deranged anyway! xxx
DeleteWe had Knitting Gorillas in the village but the council removed it all-party poopers.I had the AZ vaccine last week and was fine x
ReplyDeleteWhat boring councillors to do that, sucking the joy out of something made with the best intentions.
DeleteI'm happy yo hear that you're in the AZ club and had no ill effects either, Flis. xxx
Glad you felt OK after your vaccination, I was knocked out for a couple of days after mine.
ReplyDeleteTracked down the Craftivism programme - it was lovely, thank you.
I'm sorry you had a rough couple of days, I hope all's well now. So glad you enjoyed the Craftivism programme. Like Jenny Eclair, that Aids quilt made me shed a tear. xxx
DeleteI've seen the quilt before, never fails to move me 😪
DeleteSo glad that you had your jabs!, Mr.A. had it and felt tired and achy next day (as many of his coworkers) but recovered quickly. It's taking ages to vaccinate people here, still only 'essential workers' or elderly and sick have received the jab. Hope that the process will be quicker soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd your kaftan is not only fabulous but really practical to let easy access to your arm (very inteligent, I have to remember this and wear something sensible, even I can wear my own kaftan! ;DDD). So lovely styling with the matchy hat and cute bag and boots, looking gorgeous. Great idea to take a photo of yourselves in this Important Event!
And also loving your kaftan with the jacket, such a fab outfit and fab accessories again!. You Rock It!
I'm a huge fan of Mary Beard!. I had read some of her books, so told Mr.A. to watch her series before visiting Rome and I think it made a difference in our experience. She's so talented!. Only Joann Fletcher on Ancient Egypt can explain quotidian life with such passion and historical accuracy!.
You know I love some non-fiction!
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Mr A's side effects sounded just like Jon's symptoms, nothing really bad just a bit weak and out of sorts for half a day, a small price to pay for some Covid protection. I hope you won't have to wiat too long for yours and, of course, we have twin kaftans so that will have to be your jab outfit,too!
DeleteI adore Mary Beard, she has so much enthusiasm for history. I don't know Joann Fletcher but if you like her then I know that I will! xxx
Glad you had no ill effects from your jab!. Love the colours of the kaftan you wore. At this time of year you have to really think what to wear that makes your arm accessible - luckily I had one t shirt in a drawer that I hadn't packed away with my summer clothes x
ReplyDeleteI hope you're all good after yours now! xxx
DeleteYour jab story made me smile.
ReplyDeleteMy husband had his in January as he works with vulnerable adults and spent two days complaining of everything.
I had mine two weeks ago last Friday, got up Saturday, walked the dog, spent Saturday and Sunday working and cooked a roast for Sunday dinner.
Apart from a bruised feeling on my arm - nothing
I think it is a man thing!
Isn't that funny? It does seem to be mostly the men I know who've had any adverse side effects. I wonder if BoJo will need a week off when he gets his jab later? xxx
DeleteSo great that neither of you had an allergic reaction. My mother has gotten her fever down but now she has a rash and is very worried.
ReplyDeleteGood to know you're doing okay after the jab. I've known a few people who've felt grotty after it, but it's still got to be better than fullblown Covid. (One of my friends had what she thinks was Covid a year ago, very early on, and her lungs still aren't back to normal.)
ReplyDeleteOh, pubs reopening! THE DREAM.
Yay for vaccinations! I’m so impressed at how many people have already had the jab. I know a few people felt a bit off for a few days after their jabs but nothing horrendous thankfully.
ReplyDeleteYour Anokhi jacket really has slipped seamlessly into your wardrobe, it feels like you’ve always had it!
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