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Hello! Aren't they sweet! The kittens above belong to my sister, they're called Tigger and Bertie, and they're the most good natured cats I've ever met. At fourteen weeks old, they're light as feathers, and just so fun. And cuddly. And adorable!
I've been away for six days, down to London to see my publishers, and visit my sister and her family, it's been tiring, especially as I've managed to catch my nephews cold, and every time I swallow it's painful. But I'm still getting on with things I have to do.
That's Tigger, above. He's got quite a different personality from his brother, Bertie. He's laid back and very cuddly, whilst Bertie is a bit nervous and skittish, though still a cuddly chap when you catch him at the right moment. It's fascinating to watch them both.
Being in a house with children is a full on thing isn't it? The noise levels can be extraordinary! I did enjoy seeing my sister and her family, though I feel a little dazed and confused still.
Whilst I was there, I cut up the Starboard Skirt I made for myself, (which was a little small), and made it again for my Niece, Millie. There was a slight hitch in the making of it. I measured Millie's waist, and then found on finishing sewing the skirt that she likes to wear everything low on her hips, so the skirt didn't fit too well. It was saved a little by putting in longer elastic at the back, but it doesn't fit quite as perfectly as it would have if I'd started with the right measurement.
The last day of my visit, we went to a small funfair.
It was a matter of trailing along behind two excited children.
We arrived quite late, and the fair was close to packing up.
Have you ever been to a funfair where there are hardly any people on the rides? It's a bit miserable, you do need to have the buzz of people around to get a party vibe going. But the children had a marvellous time on some of the rides, and that was the most important thing.
The doggies were thrilled to see me when I got home, it was a lovely thing to be missed by them. Despite having the kittens to cuddle, I did miss my little Dachshunds.
I'm going to head off now. Our boiler is broken and we have no heating or hot water, fortunately we have a wood burning stove to huddle round! Some Nurofen and a cup of tea and some blankets is what I need right now.
A-choooo!
Vanessa xxx
Oooh Vanessa, how horrid to end up with a sore throat and no hot water! I'm just about to light our wood burner, and then it will be a power struggle all evening as to who will get pole position, and my money is on Henry! I of course won't get a look in! Cuddle up by that fire with a warm dachshund or two, and get well very soon!
Lots of love Pennyxxxxx
And the two H's of course!
Posted by: Planet Penny | October 18, 2011 at 05:54 PM
Poor you, wrap up under some blankets, hope it gets fixed soon xx
ps.lovely kitten pics!
Posted by: Sally | October 18, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Dear Vanessa,
I do hope you're feeling better soon!
The kittens are wonderful - they look ever so similar to our ginger tabby, Milhaus - who is a Maine Coon. He is adorable but dribbles too much!
I'm sure your minature dachsies are glad that you're home!
June
Posted by: june | October 18, 2011 at 06:11 PM
Hope you feel better soon Vanessa-we teach children to share, and they do, but we didn't mean their ailments as well- getting every cold is an aspect of Motherhood that I do not miss one jot!
Posted by: Kate | October 18, 2011 at 06:24 PM
Hope you feel better soon (same with the boiler!) - the kittens are gorgeous and it sounds like a lovely visit, apart from the cold sharing!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | October 18, 2011 at 06:32 PM
Poor, poor Vanessa,
You have all my sympathy, you really do! I suspect you have been so full on that your body is telling you 'stop'! But stop you can't by the sounds of it. This happens to me from time to time.
Look after yourself.
Those beautiful kittens have given me solace after a painful weekend. Our little cat passed away on Saturday and we are all so, so sad. We are envisaging having maybe two kittens when the time is right.
Posted by: Stephanie | October 18, 2011 at 06:34 PM
Oh those kittens are so adorable, you're making me want one even more than normal!! (my OH is allergic so no chance sadly.)Sorry to hear you got poorly while away though, not what you want at all! Hope you get the boiler fixed too so you are able to run yourself a nice hot bath and relax. Sounds like you need it! xxx
Posted by: Jenny | October 18, 2011 at 06:57 PM
I can join you in feeling miserable with a cold, Vanessa, I do hope yours clears up soon. We are swooning here over the gingers. What fine furry fellows.
Hen x
Posted by: Hen | October 18, 2011 at 07:26 PM
Hope you will feel better soon. Love the kitten photos.
Posted by: Kentish Keg-Meg | October 18, 2011 at 07:29 PM
Pumpkin coloured cats! Very seasonal ;D
On a more serious note, I'm sorry to read that you're ailing ... wrap up warm and rest properly won't you dear Vanessa, there are some very nasty germs about this autumn xxx
Posted by: Annie | October 18, 2011 at 07:51 PM
Get well soon chickadee! xxx
Posted by: amanda makes | October 18, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Cute little kitties, they look so soft and fluffy. Glad you enjoyed London but sorry to hear you came away with more than you bargained. The delights of being with children, I'm afraid .....
x
Posted by: harmony and rosie | October 18, 2011 at 09:42 PM
Ooooo those kittens are just adorable. I had a beautiful ginger cat for many years he was a legend in our neighbourhood and even now we miss him! Hope your cold goes soon!
Posted by: sue | October 18, 2011 at 09:42 PM
Sounds like you had a fun trip, I hope you didn't get sick while there and have to travel while not feeling well. Poor you! Did your doggies smell you all over when you got home, trying to "smell" what you'd be doing? Mine does that. Cute lil kitties!
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | October 18, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Bless you Vanessa, colds are the pits. I do hope you have your boiler sorted out soon, ours went on the blink a month ago and it wasn't fun trying to juggle where we were having our showers and baths!
It's lovely to have you back again, I do so very much look forward to reading your posts as this is certainly one of my favourite blogs.
Keep warm and get better soon, lots of hot toddy's xox Penelope
Posted by: Penelope | October 18, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Welcome home Vanessa. What a shame about your nasty cold and throat. Especially with no heating! And it's all just a bit too brhhh to be without just now. I'm sure Ellie and Douglas will do their best to make you feel better. Our pets do miss us, as we do them. It sounds like you had a lovely welcome back from them.
Yes, children can make a right old din and make your ears hurt. It can definitely be a bit of a shock. Glad that you had a nice time at the fun fair. I'm a prize wimp myself, the merry go round is my limit! The skirt looks lovely on your niece, you wouldn't know there had been any palaver with the waist measurement at all.
Hope you get your heating back soon, it's not much fun. I was without any for 7 weeks earlier this year. It was odd how you almost get used to it and kind of manage. It wasn't so cold though as it is now. Fingers crossed that you get yours on asap!
Those little kittens are so cute; it's lovely when there are two to keep each other company. Get well soon, and try to put your feet up a bit until you feel better.
Take care xx
Posted by: Siobhan | October 19, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Oh no, sorry you've caught a cold from your nephew...young children are often very generous to me in that respect too! I loved the kitty photos, they are beautful. My cards from you arrived safely and I LOVE them very much. Might just have to frame at least one of them and keep it...Cosy up with your crochet blankets and a hot toddy, and get well very soon, Vanessa!
Helen x
Posted by: Helen | October 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM
You must have smelled so delicious [kitteny-goodness] when you got home. My 2 cats always love to get into my suitcase when I return from a trip.
Posted by: Lois | October 19, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Hi Vanessa,
Poor you! So sorry to hear that you're unwell! Being near kids can be hazardous, you know!!! Hope you're back to normal soon.....
Super-cute little skirt, by the way!!!
Carly
x
Posted by: Crafted by Carly | October 19, 2011 at 04:25 PM
Hope you feel better soon. x Agree about empty fun fairs - depressing without people but the later you get there the less money you have to spend!
Posted by: Daisyley | October 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Hope you're feeling perkier today, I'm sure your doggies will have cheered you up.
I've been away too - and it's so chilly isn't it! I've been on an amazing adventure but I'm so pleased to be home with my 'studio assistants' and a big mug of hot tea.
Celia
x
Posted by: Magic Cochin | October 20, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Hope you are feeling better - and no boiler! How horrid. I can feel how soft those kits are from here. x
Posted by: Victoria | October 20, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Hope you feel better soon. The kittens are adorable :)
I was away last night, and came home this morning to the best greeting ever from 3 of my 4 dogs (the fourth is never that bothered about me being away!) - so I know what you mean about doggy greetings :)
Posted by: Sam | October 20, 2011 at 02:33 PM
Awwwww - I'm so sorry you're not feeling quite chipper. Sure hope the heater gets fixed soon.
Kittens and kids are a wonderful combination. Looks like you had a good time - despite the INCREDIBLE energy output!
Feel better! Thinking of you -
Posted by: Liz in Missouri (with Lucy) | October 20, 2011 at 05:07 PM
Rats, Vanessa. I do hope that the boiler is soon back up to full performance!
Of course the doggies were delighted to see your return...must have had fun sniffing out all those hints of your divided loyalty to distant cute kitties!
Bravo to you on reshaping the skirt, and I do know how much easier it can be to just make something from a to b to c to d, without any retracing back to b or c.
Hoping you'll be feeling much better soon. Rest is key. Liquids, lots of them, also really help.
xo
Posted by: Frances | October 21, 2011 at 03:31 AM
It seems that if you or your sister decide to have pets - they come in twos :) Lovely ginger kitties.
Get well soon.
Posted by: Kristina | October 21, 2011 at 04:39 PM
sounds like a fun visit- the kittens are adorable. Nothing so depressing as an out of season funfair though. Except maybe a cold and no heating. That's not good at all - hope you get it fixed soon and hope you are soon fully recovered. x
Posted by: julie | October 22, 2011 at 03:25 PM
Feel better soon!
Those are adorable kittens!
Posted by: Jeanne | October 23, 2011 at 08:45 AM
welcome back! the kitties are adorable. but i did especially like your scarves and the sea post. i'm going to actually try your little squares over xmas! that gives me just about 7 weeks to get organized with lovely colors. either that, or have a nice session at peter jones before i head up north for chrimbley.
xo!
Posted by: mlle paradis | October 25, 2011 at 02:29 AM
Oh Vanessa they are sooooooo cute!
I hope you are feeling a lot better now.
xxx
Posted by: lyn | October 25, 2011 at 09:53 PM
Hey Vanessa,
Just thought I'd pop over as I haven't been to visit for a while and I find you as colourful and fun as ever! Love your sister's little kitties - how cute! Hope you are keeping well! xxx
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