My Man Card
Myra Man Card
Cheryl Man Card
Sam's Man Card
Janet's Man Card
Good Monday Morning Ladies,Pinch, Punch first of the Month, Can you actually believe we are in JUNE!!!! almost halt way through the year, my goodness its flown!
Right, I thought I would start another feature to our blog, Male Cards Monday, I would like to challenge you all to make a 'Male' card and send them in for next weeks blog, I still have a few in my files to show from past blog posts!
I think that it will benefit all of us to see some male card inspiration, its something we all find a chore.
I have posted a few cards that I had already been sent, all of them are hugely inspirational, so thank you to the contributors, you are all amazing and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I would like to welcome Margaret to our blog family, Margaret is of course Sue (Mrs B)'s Mum,
now let me tell you she is the loveliest lady and very funny too, just like Sue really, so the hugest welcome Margaret, I look forward to sharing many laughs with you, you also can't accuse Sue of being mad now, for talking about going to a coffee shop every day without leaving the house.
You will find the most amazing friends here in this 'cafe', so caring, kind and hilarious!
Get some of your needlework photographed ready for mixed craft Saturday too!
Sue.....are you going to Lidl today???? Let me know if you are successful.
Good luck to the rest of you bargain hunters too, also remember to get your tips ready for Wednesday
Ooohh goodness me I just sneezed, I have had a 'fizzy' nose for hours, such a relief!!! Excuse me!!!
Well Paul has the day off today, so we may pop to allotment, weather permitting!
I hope you all have a good day, I hope there are no reports of violence in Lidl later, hihi !
Love and Hugs
Sandra
xxxxxxx
Good morning. Sandra and ladies. Oh I think my big sister is in, she must be doing something in the back, right I will give her a hand.
ReplyDeleteMy what a great selection of male cards are in here today, now I like this new challenge thing, but I will have to give it a miss for the next two weeks. Now I am going to cheat and just say I love them all, they are all so different, but the designs and lay outs are just perfect for those men in our lives.
Not long in from having dinner with in laws it was a good night, I am so glad as the last time was a disaster really. They came here and we ate in the court yard resturant so we didn't have far to go. I am going to get myself a cup of tea and sit and chat to Patricia, have missed our chats. Hazel x
Hello Hazel,
DeleteYou'll be in the land of nod but have a great day when you do arise! xx
Hazel! I'm up before you again!
DeleteI'm so pleased!
Have a lovely day when you do get up! Xxx
Enjoy your day Hazel whatever you have got planned for today more bear hug's.
DeleteLynda xx
Good morning Sandra and the coffee shop gang. Hope you all have a great day.
ReplyDeleteHave been chatting to Hazel. She said she would come in early and we could set up together today. Looking forward to that.
Well, well, well, if any of us were stuck for a "man card" absolutely NO excuses now!! What a fantastic aray of brilliant cards, love each and every one.
Sandra hope you and Paul have a good day at the Allotemnet.
Right folks I will confess ......... deep intake of breath ..... nearly as big as Sandra's sneeze!!
For the past two weeks I have been in another "time zone" I am 2 hours ahead of you at the moment. I will be "winging" my way back home later today.
We have been back in our old "stomping" ground...... Turkey!!!
I don't like mentioning on ANY Blogs even my own that we are away. We live rather isolated and I feel leaving the house and advertising the fact that's it's empty is looking for trouble.
Will tell you all about it some other time. The down side has been the weather, we have had lots of Monsoon Style Rian. Most unusual for this time of year, the weather pattern has definitely changed since we lived here. We were out with friends for a meal last night, I needed my light weight fleece!! The weather has severely restricted our traveling about. Plus stupid people did not come fully prepared for it beating colder than usual.
I read last nights Shenanigans my word I really did go to bed too early. What fun you guys had. It was late when we gat back and that of course was 2 hours later than you were at.
Tell you what there is always something good going on here, love it dont you!!!
Do you think,any of us will see our beds in the same day as we get out of them when we all get together in October??? Answers on a Postcard please!!!
Will leave you all with that thought as I toodle off for my breakfast.
Have a good day will be back later.
Basket of BIG (((((hugs))))) by the door as usual. xxx
Oops!! I see a few wee mistakes in there....... will say it's that stupid "predictive" thingy rather than me Xxx
DeleteHi Patricia
DeleteI'm with you and not mentioning holidays on blogs, you never know do you! What a shame about the weather, mind you it's not really been warm here either. Hope you have had a good time though and you have both had a good rest. Safe journey home xxx
Hi Patricia,
DeleteI NEVER go anywhere, even when I do - if you get my meaning!
Safe journey home with no delays.
Muriel xx
Muriel - Clear as mud! Xxx
DeletePatricia, I was so busy being cheeky to Daffy , I forgot to say
Deletesafe journey home. Sorry the weather hasn't been the best but you've had a lovely break! I can't believe your fortnight is up! It's that time going too fast again! Xxx
Ok Muareen I got it!! xxx
DeleteHi Patricia,
DeleteVery sensible not telling all on your posts....have a safe journey home dear lady. xxx
Have a safe journey home Patricia. It's good you can post from abroad but no one realises you are not at home. Sorry about the weather.
DeleteYIPPEE, I've got another name, Patricia has renamed me Muareen. Do you think that's the Turkish form of Maureen? At this rate I'll have to write them all in my "little book" otherwise I'll forget them!!!
DeleteMaureen/Muriel/Daffy/MK/Muareen xxx
Marhaba Patricia,
DeleteHave a safe journey home, sorry you haven't had the best weather but hope you have enjoyed meeting up with all your old friends. Not that they are old, you know what I mean!
Hugs Saba
Hello Patrica safe journey home. Hope you both had a great time in spite of the weather
DeleteHug's Lynda xx
Maureen and other aliases!
DeleteYou forgot Mayreen!! Xxx
Myra, drat and double drat. I've written that name in my little book, well I will when I find the book!!
Deletexxx
Sorry MAUREEN:- I blame the shock of seeing the "sun",xxx
DeleteSafe travels and journey home Patricia, xxx
DeleteHi Patricia. Sorry the weather has been so unkind to you. Wishing you a trouble free journey home. Enjoy that first cup of tea when you get back , and getting into your own bed : ) Take care x
DeleteMorning Ladies
ReplyDeleteWow-what a brilliant collection of mens cards. This is perfect timing as I found out yesterday I need to make an 80th birthday card for a relative by the 16th June. This one isn't going to the USA luckily-think i'd have to work overtime if it was!! Haha.
I'm going to look at all the cards on my laptop tonight and hopefully they will inspire me to start my card.
Michele
Hi Sandra & ladies,
ReplyDeleteWill pop back later as off ton early visit to Lidl.
Very striking men's cards, have to make one when I get home for my gorgeous stepson, Nathan, Pete's son by his first marriage.
I'm like you Patricia, only my family and next door neighbours (who have set of keys in an emergency) know when I go away. TMI on FB etc these days and the Insurance companies are now watching customers blogs and all internet activities to see if they post they are on holiday, that way they can refuse burglary claims if their property unfortunately has unwelcome guests whilst they are away.
Love & Hugs
Cheryl xxx
Hy Cheryl,
DeleteIt's the great Lidl card hunt today. Hope you bag some!! xx
Muriel xxx
Yes Maureen, got mine...
Delete3 x coloured card
3 x Washi paper set
2 x card set, just the right size for Izzy bag notelets for our Church Fete. Why make a box when you could use Izzy bags?
1 x craft set
6 x packs metallic markers
2 x Doll's houses, excellent raffle prizes for Church Fete and New Year's day Charity Football Match.
Happy bunny today. Now onto making Nathan's card before PO collection.
Have fun ladies.
Love & Hugs
Cheryl xxx
Wow Cheryl, I'm impressed! Didn't she do well!!! Xxx
DeleteLots of goodies there Cheryl, God you had fruitful day! xxx
DeleteThat should be "glad" xxx
DeleteMakes my 5 pads of card look pretty tame!!
DeleteI bought 4 when they had it here so looks like you are in the lead Muareen.
DeleteWow Cheryl,hope you left me some haha what a stash you got.well done.
DeleteHope you managed to finish Nathan's card before Post collection.
Hug's Lynda xx
I did that Lynda, but forgot to take a photo! Honestly my head is all over the place at the moment. Too much to do and can't prioritise. xxx
DeleteHi Sandra and all the lovely ladies
ReplyDeleteWhat a great selection of men's cards Sandra and what a good idea. I've been taking photos of my cards but haven't got round to sending them to you yet so I must get myself organised. ! All these cards are fabulous and such a great inspiration to us all and each of them is different so we can get ideas whatever our tastes. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
Right must get going, off to chiropractor.
See you later
Love Diane xxx
Oh Dainty, I can hear the crunches from here, good luck.
DeleteMuriel xxx
OUCH Diane hope he is kind & it's not to painful.
DeleteGental Hug's Lynda xx
Oooh, hope he's not going to twist you in half. xxx
DeleteI have a lovely gentle chiropractor who manipulates rather than crunches! She's very intuitive too and will warn me if I'm doing too much or she knows I'm overdoing things that will have an impact later. Spending money on the chiropractor is almost a treat! Xxx
DeleteThat's lovely! The picture I had of you via descriptions above wasn't that good!! Xxx
DeleteHello Sandra and everyone,
ReplyDeleteJust a quickie, got a phone call just as we were going out of the door to say we didn't need to go for the girls until 8 a.m. AFTER we were up, showered, dressed etc. Still, had a nice leisurely morning so going now. Then to Lidl for the card.
I have to say (well I don't HAVE to) that the men cards are fab, and there are some great ideas for us to pinch oops borrow!!
Got to go, going to be late, see you later.
Muriel xxx
Hello Sandra and all in the coffee shop,
ReplyDeleteWOW Sandra what a fantastic display of inspiration, Boy I so do need it when I make cards for Boys/ Men. Thank you ladies you are always such an amazing resource of inspiration. You really are the best.
Sandra whatever you and Paul do today - Enjoy, when we have family's it is sometimes difficult to fit in time for each other. Yet it is so important. Xxx
Taking little Miss to school, Callum is off school he has the most awful cough. So we have him for the day. Will drop in later. Love Brenda xxx
Sorry Callum has a cough, but enjoy all the cuddles.
DeleteLove Saba xxx
Hi Brenda sorry Callum isn't well plenty of cuddles needed I think.
DeleteHug's for you both. Love Lynda xx
Hello Brenda,
DeleteCallum will love being with you and being spoilt just that little bit. I bit you love it too.
Muriel xxx
Give Callum a hug from me please, not nice having a cough. My g.son Joseph been sent to minor injuries unit , has a mouth infection. Very sore inside his lips and his end of his tongue covered in tiny blister like things. xxx
DeleteGood morning everyone and all who pop in today
ReplyDeleteThis is my second attempt as my first is floating somewhere in another time zone so Hazel if you see it grab it, read it and then destroy please.
Sandra a fantastic idea to go alongside of Wednesdays and Saturdays. I've already seen one or two ideas I can use so a big thank you to everyone. They are all wonderful cards.
Sandra hope it's going to be home grown for dinner tonight. There's nothing like it is there.
I'll have to just pop off as Mr Tesco is due with my groceries and then I'll decide what's next. I've already got a load of washing in and as at the moment we have clear blue skies, sunshine and it's windy they should dry nicely. I'll get Jim to hang it out for me and I'll be in the dining room not looking. I know this was a topic of conversation a little while ago but I just cannot watch him hang washing out.
I need to finish off a version of an 'Izzy' bag, do an insert for a little girl card, write a couple of cards which need to be hand delivered so I won't get the tiraid about postage. Jim went to post two cards last week and it cost him nearly £4. I know one was going to Holland and that was over £2 but the other was only going about 3miles away from us and they were not over bulky as I'd put them in expandable envelopes. He came back saying you're going to have to make smaller cards in future. Hmm what do I think of that 'No'. I love making 8x8 cards for family and close friends. I have started making 6x6 when it comes to that Season where great numbers are needed.
Thank you for the latte. Hugs are in the usual by the door. Thank you for letting me snooze yesterday morning. It did me the world of good.
xxxx
Janet, I know exactly what you mean about not watching Jim peg out the washing .............. Not good for the blood pressure is it !!!!!!
DeleteI now have another problem OH will always fix things - anything can be fixed, in his book. Well several pegs have broken lately, he said just put the bits on the bench in the shed - now I have two colour pegs one Red and Grey and another Green and Yellow, I had to smile when I saw them in my peg box, BUT just cannot bring myself to use them!!!!! xxx
Ooooo!!! it's that "peg" thing and "men hanging washing" again. xxx
DeleteOh Brenda, not mixed colours on a single peg, that is just going too far when we both would like to have just a single colour of pegs so that we don't have to pick matching ones! It is good that Jim can mend everything though. My Dad is the same, isn't he Mum? Take care x
DeleteSISTER SABA! Smelling salts - quickly ! Xxx
DeleteHihihi
Deletexx
Hi Sandra and all in coffee shop.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words now you know where Sue gets her sense of humour from although she has more design ideas than me I need a pattern for my cross stitch. How I envy you Sandra with an allotment there is nothing like fresh veg etc. Just going to have my coffee housework calling.
Have a good day everyone.
Love Margaret xx
Hi Margaret,
DeleteI was going to make a cheeky comment, but don't know you well enough yet - maybe tomorrow!!!!
Muriel xxx
Hi Margaret,
DeleteI haven't done any cross stitch for ages, must get it back out again.
I'm like you though I need a pattern to do it and the problem I now have is I like using linen but my eyes struggle with it. Hope to see some of your work on our Saturday mixed craft.
Love Saba xxx
Hi Margaret,sorry I ment to say yesterday we met at AP. I have never tried cross stitch but love to see some of your work. Have a good day.
DeleteHug's Lynda xx
Maureen or is it Muriel?
DeleteYou do not have to worry about cheeky comments I get them all the time from a certain son-in-law!!
Love Margaret xx
Who can you be talking about Mum? Chris is never cheeky to you.........................oh my goodness my nose is growing very fast : )) Love you xx
DeleteHello Margaret - What is your favourite pictures/subjects for cross stitch? I have a mountain of patterns so if you're struggling just say and I'm sure I can sort something out. Everything on here is possible. Oh I'm the one who never makes cheeky comments etc. haaaaaaaaa.
Deletexxxx
Janet! Is your nose growing just a wee bit too ? Xxx
DeleteMorning Sandra and ladies, WOW what a super selection of men's cards we have today, ladies, you have excelled yourselves!!!
ReplyDeletePatricia hope you had a really restful time, I'm with you on not telling too many people you are away from home.
The children from Belarus are here again, for a months respite and care, doesn't seem like a year has passed since their last visit, a friend from our craft shop and myself are having a craft day with them today, we have stamped lots of card and cut out masks for them to colour in, they love this sort of thing as they don't have anything like it at home, so poor it is unbelievable.
Have a great day whatever you are doing, take care, Jess x
Oh Jess I can't believe it's a year either! I remember you telling us last time. Sounds as if you've been busy but the children will love it! Hope you have a great time with them.
DeleteI've got today off as the School I go to for after school club is still on holiday! Yay! Xx
Jess that is wonderful for the children I know all about what conditions are like out there. I used to make quilts and send them through a friend of mine, someone she knew used to go with a medical team to an orphanage out there. The children had nothing at all and they were given a quilt each and told it was there's to keep forever, sadly lots of the children died and when this happened they were buried wrapped in their quilts. While it was very sad we were told the joy on their faces when given a quilt was unbelievable. Some children also come to our area each year it is so lovely to see them.
DeleteJess, you deserve a medal or some recognition from a Government that only seems to acknowledge "celebrities" for being very well paid for nothing very important. You are doing a wonderful thing.
DeleteRight, who wants the soapbox now?
Muriel xx
Jess, please tell us more about their visit. Hope you enjoy your time with them. We get so wrapped up in our world of privilege that sometimes forget just how some children's lives are.
DeleteBless you for what you are doing in helping them to enjoy a little sunshine in their lives.
Saba xxx
Jess, I remember you telling Hazel, Norah & I about these poor children. Hope they all had a great day. Your an Angel and deserve a medal.
DeleteOur children do not know how lucky they are. They moan if the don't get the right kind of electronic things that they want.xxx
Right then ladies, how about we all nominate Jess for community spirit? My friend's husband was and they went to one of the Queen's Garden parties in recognition of his services.x
DeleteHi Jess it sounds like you are in for a lovely time, isn't it amazing how such a simple thing as colouring feels like the most exciting thing in the world for these children . Have fun xxx
DeleteGood Morning Everyone,
ReplyDeleteWell Sandra I did get a surprise this morning! This card of man has been on the blog before I think!
However it is lovely to see a group of male cards together for inspiration! Thank you everyone as they are all so different. I think it's a great idea Sandra!
Well, I wonder how Brenda got on yesterday. Waited up for a while last night but she must have gone straight to bed exhausted, no wonder!
Brenda - hope you are not too tired today and that you feel more settled having seen your Aunt. Just praying she will be at peace and pain free. Xx
Will go,and read what everyone's been up to!
" What a Difference a Day makes!" - we have sunshine but not T shirt weather yet! Can't believe it's June already!
Margaret - I'm with you - where has that time gone! X
Love to all, Myra xxx
Myra, you are not with Margaret, she lives in Cumbria and you live - well wherever you live. I think you've had too much chicken soup, yorkshire puds or Baileys - you take your pick!
DeleteHave you been to Lidl yet?
Muriel xx
I'm sure Margaret is very thankful for that!
DeleteNope I'm hoping to go this afternoon! Friend called for coffee - strangely enough I do have friends! Ha ha ! Xxx
Now Myra dear,
DeleteBrace yourself - I am sure you are a lovely friend to have. In fact, it's a bit late today, but tomorrow I will be exceedingly nice (like Mr Kipling) !!!
Muriel xx
Oh My Dear! Don't bother I tried that and it nearly killed me! You are fine. - Just The Way You Are!" Now who's crawling! Xxx
DeleteI'm getting very 'confused.com' as to where you two ladies Maureen & Myra, actually are. In a restaurant or cake shop? x
DeleteOh Cheryl, you and me both! I ve just come home! Been to the Hairdressers. That's why the weather is so bad! Just a cut n' blow but it doesn't take much to make mine blow!!
DeleteThen I went to Lidl - got two packs of card! Good quality and lovely colours and will be super for using with the children on Mondays too.
Then I went to The Range - it was my first visit to both of these shops!
I got lots of bits and pieces in The Range but it was fascinating going round!
I think Alastair thought I'd got lost! Unlikely since I only travelled about 7 miles!
One happy bunny!
There won't be any card in that branch of Lidl tomorrow unless they have more to put out! Xxx
Well, you might have kept your bad weather that cuts and blows your hair to yourself Myra! It's now come down here and it's REALLY blowing a gale. My poor plants, bushes and trees are almost bent double, they've never had so much exercise before! Or been scalped.I just don't know what I am going to do with them tomorrow. I've not heard of alfresco hairdressers before either.
Deletexxx
Oh Cheryl, my Dear! What can I say or do?
DeleteIt's a horrid night - rain is battering on the Conservatory roof and trees are blowing like mad! As for my hairdo well - I might as well have stayed at home! It's been cut! It's good to share, Cheryl! I'm sharing my horrid weather! Poor Patricia coming home to this!
There's a thought - do you think she brought it from Turkey because she said the weather was bad there? Xxx
Hi Sandra and everyone. Hello Margaret. I did meet you at ally Pally so it is lovely to now see you here. Perhaps you will get the card making bug.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra for showing alm the Male cards. I like them all. Lots of ideas there.
I did comment last night saying that I was back from seeing my Aunt but if seems to have disappeared and Myra stayed up late waiting for me to check in. Sorry about that. Thank you all for your comments about my visit.
My cousin and I were a big apprehensive going in to see my Aunt but she wasn't looking as bad as we had anticipated from what we had been told. We had been told that her hearing had gone and her sight was going but she heard everything we said and answered and recognised us straight away. Her voice was a little slurred but we could understand what she was saying. Her son said that she had improved in the few days she had been in the hospice. The prognosis is still the same but she was happy.
Been to Lidl and got my card and matching paper. 137gms. Should think it would be ok for die cuts. Well I must get on with the Izzy bags. Didn't get any done yesterday. Hoping my neighbour will be over this afternoon to help me in the garden so must get on. Be back later.
Hello Brenda,
DeleteYou posted just now at the same time as me!
It is so funny Brenda, about last night, I would check back and look to see if you'd popped in! I just checked the number of posts and it went up twice but there were no new ones when I looked! How weird is that!
It doesn't matter I'm just so pleased everything went well and it sounds as if you had a good visit! Long, tiring , stressful day though!
Really pleased you got your Lidl card and paper! I can't go out this morning because I'm expecting a friend but I'll try this afternoon.
Love Myra xxx
Thanks Myra. Yes very funny about the posts last night because after I answered yours there was one from Hazel and I also answered that because she was asking how I got in and had obviously seen the one I sent to say I was back but that has vanished.
DeleteHope you manage to get some Lidl card. Quite chilly here. Have a good time with your friend.
Love Brendax
Oh Brenda what a relief for you, all going well seeing your aunt the main thing she will be comfortable, getting plenty of attention and being well looked after. I hope you are feeling better about the whole situation now you have been to see her, bless her. xx
DeleteHello Brenda Littleamb,
DeleteI'm pleased that you and your cousin got to see your Aunt, and that she was able to recognise and hear you. You will feel so much more settled now.
I hot footed it for the Lidl card as soon as the girls were on the school bus. I said to George that it will soon go because other idiots like me were there buying it!!!
Muriel xxx
Hello Brenda,
DeleteI am so glad you managed your trip to see your Aunt and that despite the prognosis she looked better than you were imagining. I hope you can find some comfort and peace now.
As to your comments last night, they were there but because the number of comments reached 200 you needed to click on the "load more" button which is just underneath the last comment. You can then see them.
Well done for getting your Lidl card.
And Muriel, don't call all your friends on here idiots. It's not nice!!!
Saba xxx
Oh Saba! What a dope I am !! I knew that too! Not that I am a dope Maureen! Xxx
DeleteSaba, my dear,
DeleteI would not dream of calling anyone on this wonderful blog an idiot. We are all well educated and sophisticated ladies. (For more crawling there's a message for you further down!!!) Of course, there is always Myra ha ha.
Muriel xx
You are incorrigible - try saying that after six Baileys! Xxx
DeleteHello Brenda, so pleased you and your cousin got to see your Aunty yesterday, what a relief for you both. Also that you got back home safely. It must have been a very long and exhausting day for you hope you are going to take it easy today. LOL. xxx
DeleteHello Brenda,
DeleteI am pleased I decided to join you all forgive me for not remembering who I met at Ally Pally it was so nice to watch you all getting on so well it was a job to believe you had not met before. Not sure about card making don't think I have the imagination I really enjoy cross stitch.
Take care. Love Margaretxx
Hello Brenda, you and your cousin will feel so much better having seen your Aunt. I am glad to know she recognised you and heard what you had to say. xxx
DeleteHow marvellous that you mind is at rest now you have seen your Aunty, Brenda. And that you arrived safely home.x
DeleteHi Brenda. I am so glad that your visit to your Aunty was able to go ahead, and that she knew who you were and was able to hear you and totalk to you. I do hope you are feeling more relaxed now. Take care x
DeleteHi Brenda I'm so pleased you got to see your auntie and she recognised you and could hear you, hopefully it ha put your mind to rest. What a long day for you though but at least you weren't on your own and you were both feeling the same. Hope you have had a good rest today xxx
DeleteHi Sandra and all in the cafe today. As I didn't touch the laptop yesterday I must say that Michele's cards were beautiful. The Siamese cat one must have delighted whoever got it, it is so personal.
ReplyDeleteI think Male Card Monday is another great idea as I seem to make more male cards than ladies so I am always looking for inspiration. Thank you all for sharing today's lovely cards with us. They are all different, there is something for everyone : )
It was good to see that my Mum has commented,she has been popping in to have a look for a while now. I think me talking about everything that goes on in here made her take the plunge, it' s lovely to see you here Mum : )
I am off to Lidl in a while to hopefully get some of the card, fingers crossed that they haven't sold out already!
I hope you all have a good day, Sandra enjoy the extra day off Paul has, the weather isn't too good at the moment for going to the allotment though, is it?
Take care xx
Thank you my lovely, what day are you coming over this week?
DeleteXxx
I can understand why you enjoy it they are all mad like us aren't they?
DeleteGood fun though and very caring.xx
Yes Margaret - definitely mad! We do have fun and yes we care too! We could be a lot worse! - I think? Xxx
DeleteHope you get some card at Lidl. Think I was the first to get some in mine but then saw other people get some after me. Probably saw me stocking up. It's heavy to carry though. Good job I parked very close. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra and all the lovely cafe crew,
ReplyDeleteWow! what a great collection of men's cards and a great idea too Sandra....I struggle so hard to do a man card I'd much rather do pretty, pretty and flowers, flutterblies and sparkles...which are not quite suitable for men. Have a lovely day with Paul Sandra hope the weather holds out so you can get to the allotment....if not enjoy your day together anyway.
I'm feeling absolutely shattered after my day out at the craft show and all the frivolity in the cafe last night....should have really held back on the Baileys! Lol! So a nice quiet day for me today to get some of my energy back. Take care and have a lovely day whatever you are up to. Have put as many hug in the basket as I could muster please help yourselves.
Will pop in later.
Aaaaw I forgot to leave some xxx and love from me.
ReplyDeleteLove Sheila xxxx
Sheila, rest up, recover your energy, and have a couple of Baileys with your lunch. You'll feel right as rain in no time hic
DeleteMuriel xxx
Sheila you just put your tootsies up and have a good rest today so pleased you enjoyed your weekend though. xx
DeleteSheila, think it might be time for wee "nap" ...... NO! not a "nip" a "NAP". you know, the 40 winks thing!!?
DeleteHope you feel better later xxx
Very sound advice - boring but sound! Xxx
DeleteGood Morning Sandra and lovely ladies,
ReplyDeleteSandra, what a brilliant array of "man cards" on show today. Each one shows us just how clever our ladies are and gives us some of that much needed inspiration. Hope you have a good day with Paul whatever you decide to do.
I am going to go back up and comment as my brain is having a bit of a moment and can't concentrate properly.
Reason being, I am not a happy bunny. As you all know, since the BBC/ITV moved onto a UK limited footprint ( it means their signal is designed solely for UK reception) I now have very very limited TV signal from them despite having a huge satelite dish. Theoretically I shouldn't get anything and am truly grateful for the couple of hours a day I do manage a weak signal, usually about midday, never in an evening anymore. Anyway, today it seems C&C are moving to another satelite (Astra 4G) and guess what I have no signal. I have just been reading what I could find on the net and it all depends on whether they will use the UK beam or the Pan European one as to whether I will be able to watch them anymore or not, but it is going to take a couple of days before the "move" is up and running properly so I shall just have to be patient.
Are any of you also experiencing problems? Or is it just here in mainland Europe?
I know it is often a load of rubbish but I shall so miss it if it goes off here!!
Lots of love, a sad Saba xxx
Saba why not let C & C know they are always saying they ship to Europe and seem very proud of the fact, knowing them they may not have realised this! In the mean time do keep calm dear it is a bit early for a bottle so look out for some birds instead to keep the nerves calm. xx
DeleteMargaret, what a good idea to contact C&C.
DeleteSaba, of course, if all else fails, you can watch it on your laptop. Or do you have trouble there as well?
Muriel xxx
Have you got your card if not there was plenty at Lidl's in Wigton!!
DeleteI might well send them an email, I was just waiting to see what happens, it might just be teething problems with their new satellite.
DeleteProblem with watching it on my laptop as I don't have one!! However I can watch it on the I pad, but that means either I watch C&C or I come here, can't do both at the same time.
As we speak, I am getting a weak signal but it is better than this morning just a bit breaking up whereas the BBC signal seems ok, so maybe it is just teething problems. I do hope so I am thoroughly fed up with living in this wilderness!!!!
Saba,
DeleteNowhere you live could be considered a wilderness. You will bring a certain sophistication and education to wherever you are!!
(How's that for crawling!!!)
Muriel xxx
I'm speechless! Xxx
DeleteMyra, I doubt that very much!!! xxx
DeleteYou could be right! Did you see up higher ( filed under Cheryl) that I've been to Lidl? Xxx
DeleteNow have I missed something or was it I just did not pay attention in sicence lessons at school but I didn't know satellite's had teeth!
DeleteNeither did I! However I definitely didn't pay attention at Science lessons! I hated them! There's nothing for a satellite to chew up there. Xxx
DeleteSaba what a pain, yes e mail them so they are aware just in case they don't know. We still have problems with satellite reception when it rais so could be the weather playing silly Be'swith it xxxx
DeleteGood morning Sandra and all the coffee shop crew
ReplyDeleteYes got some!!!!! We have been to Lidl's first thing this morning and got a load of card and some paper too, the pads of paper will be good for my grandson during the summer holidays, he loves drawing. We were there by 8.30 so there was plenty, it really does look good quality.
Sandra what a wonderful array of cards and so inspirational too for everyone, you never fail to amaze with all your brilliant ideas, well done. I hope the weather is good enough for you to go and get your hands mucky! What ever you and Paul do enjoy your day together.
Well the town is still swarming with police, usually you can never find one but they are still trying to identify the body, poor man. Apparently he has a black panther tattoo on his arm and a German shepherd on his back, now Maureen or Saba have you been stamping on George or Peter?
Well my latte was lovely after my early start today I have washed my cup and put my hugs and cuddles over in the corner just help yourselves and put my money in the pot so have a lovely day everyone whatever you are doing and take care.
With love
Margaret xx
Do you think the German Shepherd did it? Maybe the poor man has been sheep rustling and the shepherd followed him home. These Germans can get very annoyed if you cross them. Have they managed to get him off his back yet??
DeleteSaba! Behave!
DeleteI wondered if the German shepherd was trying to conceal the evidence! Xxx
Sorry that should be German shepherd dog!
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, what a shame, A German Shepherd sounds so much better than a dog!!!! xxx
DeleteIt's not George, honest, he took me to Lidl and the Doctors this morning. He's also taking me to school - but he doesn't know it yet - because I'll get the school bus home, now that's not for the faint hearted ha ha.
xxxx
Does St George lie down in a darkened room while you are out?
DeleteHave fun this afternoon, xxx
Definitely NOT John he's here. Welt there is a guy sitting with his head in a book that looks like John. Best go check!!.
DeleteForgot, he does NOT have any Tatoos. Still better check, you never know. xxx
Well I've finally got to the bottom of the comments, so here goes.
ReplyDeleteSandra, what a brilliant idea to have Man Monday. I am another one who hates doing man cards. Ladies are so much easier!!!
Ok, if I forget anyone I'm sorry, but I did write the names down - Sandra, Myra, Cheryl, Sam and Janet, all your cards are great, and I shall borrow your ideas, so thank you!!
I've already posted that I've got my Lidl card, yippee.
Been for my bloods and Nurse Dracula filled enough phials to satisfy a whole colony of Bats!!!! I wouldn't care, I am in a peak physical condition and work out at least 6 hours per day ha ha.
Now what can I have for lunch, better not have a sandwich with Christmas chutney or you'll all be confused again. It's summer, so something light and airy, scrambled egg on toast. There - that's safe and won't cause mayhem on here lol. I'm in school this afternoon, with year 3 (7 & 8 year olds). I'll probably be listening to readers or filing. What an exciting life I lead!!
See you this evening - be good!!
Love Muriel xxxx
You could have had a nice toasted sandwich any our Sue's (mrs b) favourite combination which is cheese and marmite, yes in a toastie!
DeleteI prefer cheese, gam & red onion, with a little chutney on the side!
Another nice light lunch is the same toasted sandwich idea but using wraps (tortilla) or pitta bread instead of bread!
Just a couple of ideas, would love to hear your ideas!
Hugs
Sandra xxxx
All that in Paninis Sandra, or Warburton Thins. Yum yum xxx
DeleteBeautiful array of Man's cards Sandra. Welcome Margaret.
ReplyDeleteLove & hugs
Jacquie j xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Jacquie,
DeleteYour posts are always succinct and to the point. Wish I could be more like you!
Muriel xxx
They are often singular too and we could both learn from that! We just have to email each other more often! Xxx
DeleteHi Sandra and all in this morning,
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea to show man cards and these are fab. I love them all ! Well done all ladies.
Littlelamb- I can see your posting from last night but have to 'load more' so it comes up, never seen that before. Glad all went well and your Auntie seem fine and in a nice place. Take care!
Karenlotty- are you alright ? what a horrid thing to happen ! Always a bad feeling if you think someone cloned or whatever to your cards. We had a call while being on holiday once and that wasn't nice at all. Hope it get sorted.
Diane- are you alright after seeing the chiropractor this morning ? Take it easy today, if you can....
Brenda- poor Callum with his cough, wish him better. My OH has been coughing for the last two weeks and it drives me nuts, the doc. don't give anything because it's not in his chest so just have to let it run.
Patricia- you cheeky one ,sorry the weather has not been good but I'm sure you made the best of it. Have a safe journey home.
any sleep at the retreat, naaa maybe a nap needed at times hihi
Went to Lidl this morning and got some cards yay, hope you all were lucky.
Predictive text ?! you made me laugh so much reading back from last night. I love you making me feel happy, thank you Sandra ! Have a nice day,
love and hugs in bundles to you all Maria xxx
Thank you for that Maria. It must be because there were a lot of comments yesterday but didn't see we could look at more comments. Thank you for telling me. I wondered what had happened to my comment now I know. Glad you got some card in Lidl.
DeleteJust watched The News and a 92 year old lady who ran a Marathon in San Diego! Not her first but she didn't start running until she was 76yrs old!
ReplyDeleteMuriel you are a bit young but what about The Great North Run!
I'll sponsor you! Xxx
Yes she did say just now she's in the peak of health and works out for 6 hours a day so that should be a doddle for her :) xxx
DeleteGood afternoon you lot!! Sorry ladies, well I had a fantastic sleep when I went ( now I was going to say home but I am not at home am I ?) after I came into the coffee shop and helped big sis set up, we had a good catch up. I will have to remember big sis will be back in your time zone soon. Gosh it's only 8 am here and I am confused already - ok that doesn't take much???
ReplyDeleteMargaret, Sue's mum, I am glad you have a sense of humour because you sure need it in here, it lovely to see you in again.
Right as Maureen would say " he who has to be obeyed is itching to get going" we are off to our next stop about 3 and 1/2 hours or longer if we stop a few times. Have a good day Hazel x
Just been on the news the body of the man was from Manchester so George will be ok !!
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, thank you so much for your good wishes regarding our day with the Chernobyl kids, they are a lovely bunch and enjoyed their day, the masks went down a treat. Their English is coming on much better than my Russian, they just laugh at us, I think it must be something about how we pronounce it.
ReplyDeleteWe are only there for one day in the month they are here, but really enjoy it. The people who deserve the recognition are a group called, Friends of Chernobyl Children who do all the fund raising to bring the children over, they are placed with host families all over Britain for the month, they are the true angels!!
Well off to have dinner now and maybe a snooze it has been some day!!!
Take care will hopefully be back later, Jess x
Hi Jess,
DeleteWhat a wonderful thing for you to have been part of, we once had some of the little angels visiting locally, I was helping in the local Thrift shop at the time and we organised for them to have new coats, hats scarves etc and some little craft goody bags, in font think you could come across such polite, well mannered and grateful people, it makes anything you gave done to make their lives a tiny bit brighter so worthwhile !
You are truly an angel Jess, and you will go to bed with a smile tonight,!
Hugs
Sandra xxxx
Hi Jess. I am glad that you all had a lovely day together, not surprised you need a nap now, bless you for doing your bit to make their hard lives that little bit better : ) Take care x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
DeleteThanks so much for getting me some Lidl card today! Xxx<3xxX
Can't wait for Wednesday, play time!!!!!
We went looking at tents today, wow times have moved on since we last bought a tent, they now have tents that have no poles, just air filled tubes! Mind you they cost like £1000 +
We have been put a lot of thought into going back to camping, my only thing left for concern is the toilet situation, for the night time only, we have a port a loo, but it's too low down for me now, so a friend of mine a suggested a 'she-wee' well I have never heard of such a thing, it's kind of a thing that allows you to wee like a man, which will ease the issue of having to get down to the level of the port a loo!
Apart from that little issue I am quite excited about going back to camping, I like the relaxed lifestyle of camping I have to say!
Well with that in mind I must go get dinner on, your thoughts please.....
Hugs
Sandra xxxx
I have not done camping since I was in the Guides and no I am not going to say how long ago that was I like comfort, a proper bed to sleep in and a proper toilet to use. Sorry if I am weeing on your bonfire Sandra but camping is not for me, now I don't mind a picnic they are different I like those, eating in the fresh air is lovely as long as the flies don't come or any of Saba's birds!! xx
DeleteAmen ! Margaret! Despite what Muriel says - I'm with you !!! Xxx
DeleteThank goodness Myra I don't want to sound like a misery on my own, so if everyone comes to the Lakes camping you can come and stay with us. Don't recommend it at the moment it is bucketing down and blowing a hooligan! xx
DeleteSame here! What a night! It's like November. Xxx
DeleteLoved going camping as a child except for the time we had put it up over quite a big hole and when the rain came down in the middle of the night we were the ones nearly drowning and ones I sat down amongst the thistles (night) for a wee and that was painful so camping is in a hotel room these day's My parents have a big motorhome and they love it but it cost nearly as much as their house. xx
DeleteWe went camping for a weekend when Emma was little because I had never been and Julian's mum said I had to try it, it was fun. Well I hated every minute and was sat in the car ready to go home at 6.30 on the Sunday morning! Never again! I can do canal boats and hotels but that's all weather here I'd rubbish too, blowing a gale and pouring with rain. Will there be any roses left in the garden tomorrow?! Xxx
DeleteI have got several packs of both card and matching paper from Lidl for Sandra and I. I also picked up a pack of each for Pat as she is away. If she doesn't want it them we will put it to good use. There was plenty there when I went to get it at about midday, not like some Lidl branches that sell out as soon as they open as ladies queue up before opening time! I know it is great quality and a fantastic price but it's not The Harrods Sale is it? Anyway I am a happy bunny now. I hope you managed to get to the allotment with Paul my lovely. Take care xx
ReplyDeleteQuick, before I forget. KAREN I hope you get the cloning situation sorted quickly. (Oh no, was it Karen or someone else?)
ReplyDeleteMYRA, last time I ran I ended up with 3 fractures, so I think I'll give a marathon a miss, but you've got to admire her. I could, of course, have one of those rein type things that toddlers wear, so if I stumble George could hoick me back on my feet ha ha.
SANDRA, we used to love to go camping, but haven't been in a tent since I was 60. I still like to go caravanning though, but we don't have one so we hire a static, usually at Braithwaite in the Lakes, it's so beautiful there. Margaret is one lucky lady - even if dead bodies do turn up in hotels lol!!
George is out playing bowls, it's lashing with rain outside, blowing a force 9 gale, about 20 degrees below, and he's playing bowls!!!!
See you all later
Muriel xxx
Oh poor George I do hope you have a towel ready for him to get dried when he comes home and a hot drink, I don't want to think of him catching a chill! xx
DeleteI know George has the height to do that - but the picture Ihave in my head of you with your legs all dangling down oh - is very funny! Xx
DeleteMargaret, believe it or not, he has just come in, soaked to the skin, freezing cold and I've given him one of your bags to cuddle and warm himself up. He's been playing at the coast so it would have been even worse, honestly if he had a brain he'd be dangerous!!! He said that no one said it was getting too wild to play, so I asked him why he hadn't said anything but he said it wasn't his place. WASN'T his place, they were all soaking, freezing and about to come down with pneumonia, and it wasn't his place. I give up.
DeleteMyra, we often go out with me in reins, I go all loopy loo quite often ha ha. Doesn't half look good with an evening dress.
Right, I'm watching an interesting programme on BBC1 about Rome so I'm orf and will see you all later.
Muriel xxx
Poor George! Look after him well! Xxx
DeleteAaaaw give him a cuddle to warm him up! xxx
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DeleteI'm recording that programme! It's with Alexander Armstrong isn't it? Xxx
ReplyDeleteWell, ladies, he has arrived, in bed, wrapped up to the ears in the sheet and duvet. still complaining that no one said it was too bad to play.
ReplyDeleteYes, Myra, it's with Alexander Armstrong. I enjoy historical programmes - that's historical not hysterical.
It's so quiet in here so I'm going to say goodnight to everyone, sleep tight and sweet dreams. See you all in the morning. Wonder if Patricia will be back home by then.
Love Maureen xx.
Night, night Maureen see you in the morning love Sheila xxx
DeleteMe to! Trouble is I forget when they are on - hence the recording!
DeleteNight night my dear! Hope George survives his ordeal! Xxx
Aaaaa give him a big cuddle to warm him up will you :-)
DeleteWas it the same program they had the nice massage, ooh it looked so good. Never get one of them any more........ xx
Good night Maureen x
Night night Maureen sleep tight, I hope George is ok and warms up soon, perhaps you should have a whiskey for a treat xxx
DeleteNight Night Sheila . Sleep well! Xx
ReplyDeleteHello to all my lovely blog sisters in the civilised world which is not Germany.
ReplyDeleteI decided to follow your advice and contact C&C. with regards to not being able to receive their TV broadcast anymore. I Attempted to go on their web site and guess what, I cannot longer access their web site from Germany, so now not only can I not watch them on sky but it seems their web server is blocking my IP address. I managed to find out their email address for technical problems and have written them an e mail, but, as yet have had no reply.
I think I might have to shoot myself!!!
However on a positive note and through the magic which is my lovely son in law I can fool the BBC Into thinking I am in the UK and can access the I player on my I pad and have had a lovely evening watching BBC 4 and a documentary about medieval England. It was such a good programme and I now am less inclined to shoot myself. They had neither BBC nor C&C and somehow managed to survive.
Thank goodness for the Cotswold Crafter. Please Sandra don't block my I p address, it really would be the end...
Love and huge hugs
Saba xxx
Oops! What a disappointing and frustrating day! Technology, ! It's great when it works for you but a real pain when it doesn't!
DeleteHopefully it may sort itself out. We will be your life line to sanity !!!
Oh heck!! That's a worry! Take care my friend. Speak soon!
Love Myra xxx
What a bummer Saba ,not to be able to see c +c and other english channels or go on the site any more. I presume you speak fluent german after how many years in your beautiful part of the world ?
Deletebut nice sometimes to hear your own languish. I bump into swedish people sometimes in Ikea or when I'm at a craft fair in London or Birmingham. A bit embarrassed do when I can't remember some words oops! Take care, have a good night. Hope your back is better.
love and hugs Maria xx
Hi Saba
DeleteI hope you get sorted out with C&C soon. If you need any help looking for contact details let us know and we can look it up for you. If it comes to it we could contact them for you. Off to bed now so sleep tight night night xxx
Hello All
ReplyDeleteThe credit card has been stopped and hopefully a new one will arrives in about a week's time.
I managed to get 5 packs of card and 5 packs of paper from Lidll today. I also got the poetry paper and the summer paper. Husband will probably try and get some more for me tomorrow (I hope that's not being greedy but it's not available very often in my neck of the woods and I know when it was advertised last time our store didn't stock any) So thanks ladies for the heads up. I'll give some to my crafting group and to my MIL
Today's male cards are gorgeous and good to see cards that aren't sporty. I may borrow a couple of ideas for fathers day (if that's OK)
Good luck with the tent buying. Camping not's for me SANDRA. And yes, she wees do exist! Don't tell anyone but when I need to take a urine sample to the hospital - you diabetics will know what I'm talking about, I stand up and pee into a plastic jug - works for me!
Running out of battery and MUST go to bed
Oh dear it's was all in darkness in here, I didn't think the weather was that bad with you, but oh boy I have got that wrong, I hope Patricia and John have had a good flight and not to bumpy? They are landing at Glasgow which is on the east side and that seems to be where the bad weather is. Will I upset you all by telling you is was 29c here it's was very clammy coming through from Vernon. We are at Abbotsford which is about 45miles from Vancouver. Thank fully it's a bit cooler here. Well I have had a cup of tea, and there was a bit of carrot cake left was I had that, it was lovely, money in the pot. I have checked and everything looks ok for the morning.
ReplyDeleteSandra, better you than me ref camping, I like a bed that is easy to get in to and out of. As for toilets the ones here are low which is a pain, if it was me I would be getting Paul to build a frame to sit the porta loo into so it was higher for you. If he is clever he could make it so it comes apart for travelling. Night, night. Hazel x
I am late again and it looks as if everyone has gone to bed. Well I am in bed with one of Margaret's heat bags it is so cold here and blowing a gale. Don't think I will get much sleep if this keeps up. We are supposed to have rain until tomorrow afternoon. Been raining for hours now. Sorry Sandra but I don't do camping. Too old for that and like a comfortable bed. Well I will wash up and lock up as if looks as if I an last. Night
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, I'm a naughty night owl! I will give you three guesses what I've been doing this evening? Yes ! Candle making! I have done the first pour and it's looking good! My kitchen smells gorgeous! I have got three small cups and saucers, one glass footed pot with a lid and a pale blue glass bowl shaped like a star! It was actually a candle when I received it it's the blue and the star shape of Angel perfume! The instructions were really clear , it all went really smoothly and I will love them to settle overnight before doing stage two! Thought you'd like to know! Xxx
DeleteSitting here and listening to the wind howling outside and the rain bucketing down. It's so cold so had to put some heating on this afternoon, it's crazy because the weather report saying it will be hotter towards the weekend ( sure we will complain then too for one thing or other. off to join the hubby now snoring away so I'm saying natti natt
Deletehugs Maria xxx
wow Myra ,you are good. Have some old cups/ mugs in the garage so I might make some candles too one day. The do look pretty. Love to see yours on here so don't forget to take that photo.
DeleteGood night , hugs Maria xx
Night night Maria! I'm going to bed now! Xxx
DeleteNot sure if you will see this Myra as I had already gone when you commented last night. Glad you are doing the cup candles and yes the instructions are very good. Hope to see some pics when you have finished. The thing is not to rush them and as you are waiting until today that's fine.
DeleteMyra, I thought every one would be in bed? What are you like " candle making at this time if night". Hazel x
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel, I'm going to be now, honestly! I didn't want them sitting around all day as I didn't want Alastair knocking them over!! By morning they will have hardened and I can do another pour. Then a final pour - that's how you get the candle smooth . Great instructions! I'm so pleased! I know it isn't bed time for you but I'll say night night anyway! I'll be up before you in the morning again! Myra xxx
DeleteMaria, your another night owl? Hazel x
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel,
Deletecan't sleep. the brain is too busy and the thoughts keep falling over each other tihi We have storms outside so I really hope you have better than us. Love your photos ! You are good ,still posting on your holiday . Have a wonderful time ! Canada is on my bucket list so maybe.......
Wonder what you get to see today, no Mountie for us yet I see tihi
Love and hugs Maria x