Monthly Archives: May 2009

If all time is eternally present …

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Karie

A deadline has been and gone. Yesterday, in fact. So I can finally start thinking about packing for Denmark, buying Branston Pickle for my Danish friends (don’t ask) and even post-Denmark things. As I’m flying out on Monday, you could … Continue reading →

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But Then Again..

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Karie

I could show you a photo of my recently started Ishbel, but I ripped it out ten minutes ago when I realised that dark wool + lace knitting + stressed Ms Bookish = constantly being two stitches short (and then … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Karie

Link dump day! + Europe, Explained: a nice map which summarises it all for confused non-Europeans. + Puppets need puppets too. + Vegetarian-friendly roadkill carpet + The prettiest yarn shop in Denmark? I like my yarn shops over-stuffed, but if … Continue reading →

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Spinning a Yarn – Living History in Glasgow

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Karie

If you are in the Glasgow vicinity and stuck for what to do this bank holiday weekend, why not go down to Kelvingrove Museum? They have Living History visitors – including Joyce who would just love to show you her … Continue reading →

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Eurovision ’09: Preview

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Karie

After Georgia pulled out/was forced to pull out of this Eurovision Song Contest with their gun-to-head song called “I Don’t Wanna Put-in” (get the “pun?”), what can we expect from ESC? You know I’d only do this for you, my … Continue reading →

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