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Monday 8 October 2012

The Beginning and The End

This morning was really lovely. I went to my very favourite Community Cafe and joined the gorgeous FrugalMummy who came to share her wonderful Crochet skills with some knitters. It was fabulous watching the Beginning of someone learning a new skill and one which can bring such happiness.

Two lovely ladies learning a new technique and some new crochet stitches. I just know they will crack this as they seemed very determined.

These were the circles in squares FrugalMummy was teaching with a join as you go method and some Triple Trebles, a new stitch to me too. FM seems to have got a lot further with her blanket than I have with mine!!

Here are my circles, on top of another Crochet Cowl, a WIP, and I ran out of time to join my circles together. Still, it's an excuse for another session with FM, hooray!!
 There was a fair amount of knitting going in the background, aswell, so the place was a total yarn fest. Wool, all over the place.

Sadly, I got home to discover that youngest Son's rabbit, "Bigwig" had died, presumably just of old age, as we were at the vets quite recently and he got a clean bill of health. He was 6 1/2 years old, and will be sorely missed by his buddy, "Speedwell".

M, is fluctuating between bouts of sobbing and feeling upset, then playing on his Wii and seeming not to care at all. I'm not sure which is worse? We held the funeral tonight, M decided he was the "Vicar", and started with, "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today... what comes next?" Who knew he even knew that much. I blame the TV!!

I'm so gutted and trying hard not to let this knock me back disproportionately, but it has rather taken the shine off what was a nice day and I find I have nothing to say this evening. I only hope Bigwig will be happy with his final resting place and can pop down from Heaven to romp across the Moors at his leisure. Do animals go to Heaven? I hope so!!



Bigwig
R.I.P

Lots of Love Arwedd xx



6 comments:

  1. Love your circles, especially the colours & its always nice to have a day out like that. Sorry about Bigwig, it's hard losing pets & both your rabbits look very nice. Sx

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    1. The variagated and red cotton were from FM's stash, I must admit.

      Arwedd xx

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  2. Sorry about Bigwig. We had a pet funeral once. Bob invited the children to say prayers, and one began "Dear Jesus, we miss our gerbil. But we remember that at Easter, you died, and after three days you rose again..." Much holding of breath, and parents looking desperately at each other over the top of the decorated shoebox-coffin. What would she say next? What if she prayed for a rodent resurrection? Fortunately the prayer continued "...and we know you have prepared a place in heaven for us all. Thank you Amen"

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    1. Phew! What a great prayer. Clearly they do learn something at Sunday School, after all. I was amazed one day, when M was upset after a temper tantrum and stated "Self-control is the hardest fruit". He does listen, wow.

      Arwedd xx

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  3. Awww poor bunny :-(. He had a good loving life x
    *I* want to come to. FM crochet class. *pouts*

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    1. Yeah, really missing him today and keep looking out to the Hutch and wondering what Speedwell is thinking?

      Arwedd xx

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