Category Archives: Music

Catch-Up

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Karie

I have ten rows to go on my tenth shawl of 2010. The rows are getting very long now, so I’m taking a break – just long enough to make myself a cup of tea and to update my sadly … Continue reading →

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Guilty Pleasures #231

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Karie

My Other Half told me that not everybody remembers the German 1979 Eurovision entry. Which is totally a shame as you are about to find out.. Apparently my mum sprained her wrist trying out the dance moves back in 1979. … Continue reading →

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Marling

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Karie

The soundtrack to an evening with an old sewing machine, candlelight and thunder.

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Spot the Mistake

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Karie

Sorry about the size of the picture, but I thought I would share what happens when you knit on five hours of sleep (I know other people do just fine on five hours of sleep, but I’m a nine-hours sort … Continue reading →

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Under the Peach Trees

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Karie

Strange week. Finished a shawl. It is a gift, so I am not posting information or pictures before the recipient has opened her present. But it was an underwhelming knit: the pattern was horrible, the colour unlike me and it … Continue reading →

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World Where You Live

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Karie

This week I cast on for my Harmony cardigan for the sixth time. Let me run down the other five attempts: 1) cast on during Doctor Who, 2) cast on during knitting group, 3) cast on long-tail and ended up … Continue reading →

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Don’t Dream It’s Over

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Karie

It has been a day of upheaval here in Britain. Gordon Brown resigned as Prime Minister and then Britain finally got its new government five days after the election. And Neil Finn sported a moustache on BBC’s Later With Jools … Continue reading →

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In My Arms

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Karie

I’m off to see this guy in less than two hours’ time. It’ll be my fourth concert .. do I hear somebody shouting You Fangirl!!!!? Well, yes. ETA: And here’s a very topical song too..

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Diggi Loo Diggi Ley

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Karie

It is that time of year again. The daffodils are blooming, the birds are singing and Eurovision is but a month away. As per usual I have subjected my ears to all the participating songs and here is a quick … Continue reading →

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In My Arms

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Karie

My first birthday present was given to me today by David (a day early!). I was so thrilled when I realised it was a ticket to see Mr Rufus Wainwright live later this year. I have seen Rufus on three … Continue reading →

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