Crochet Afternoon

The scene was set for my friend Lisa to come over, at long last, for our 'crochet session'.  This is something we've tried to organise for sometime and I was really looking forward to it.  The children laughed, well scoffed would be more accurate, at me as I decided to set up a little tea table which looking at it now, looks barely worth it!  Why didn't I go the whole hog and arrange it with a cake stand and a vase of flowers - it looks quite ridiculous and (horror of horrors)...dull..a word that strikes fear into my heart!  It really does make me smile when I think back to Lucy's reaction when I asked her if she would, at some point in the afternoon, take a photo of the scenario for the blog....as she looked up at me from her studies, her face incredulous.."What do you want me to do? Are you joking? Take a photo of you two with the tea things in front of you? No, you are crazy!"

So I took the photos myself but it wasn't long before our quiet, girlie afternoon was interrupted - just as I had made the tea. Did I tell you weeks ago that our fridge had broken? Well, Anth had arranged for our friendly 'odd-job' man to come and remove the old fridge freezer before the new one (which has just arrived today) could be installed. So, there was banging, sighing, requests for screwdrivers, light switches having to be removed, the very loud whizzing of an electric saw, (tiny kitchen = tiny space = cutting off a cm of work top = every little helps!) sawdust flying everywhere and cats running around covered in cobwebs as they found a way behind the kitchen cupboards due to the removal of the fridge/freezer. Lisa and I sat with all this commotion going on but dissolved into giggles when every now and then a now separated fridge or freezer would pass by!

And just look at the filthy state of it - I was horrified (though it was between cupboards for 15 years, I hasten to add!)

Now that wasn't the afternoon I had been expecting but did we manage to do much crochet? Well let's say that a repeat of the afternoon is necessary minus household appliances passing before our eyes!

Comments

[Gisela]

What a funny report! I laughed so much! And how nice, that you found someone, I wish I had someone like that with the same hobbies here in germany too.
Gisela

[Nonnie]

Your sitting room always looks sooo cosy Jane. And the tea table looks just lovely. It did sound like a funny afternoon though. Definitely think you need a re-run with a bit more peace and quiet. Wouldn't it be so lovely for a whole group of us bloggers to get together for tea and crochet(or knitting or sewing)?

[Lisa that book-sniffing librarian]

...that was soooo funny, such a giggle. You should go to an electrical shop and crochet in the middle of it, avec table, naturelment!! Then nothing that happens would seem so wierd!! You could start a "bizzare places to crochet" club. Sorry, getting carried away again, get it? Carried away?? Right, I'm off x

[Gemma]

Oh I sooo love your living room! That chair by the bookshelf in the last picture. It's mine. That is where I am going to curl up and drink tea from your delightful tea table!

[Candyce]

I just love your little tea table. I think the portability of it makes it special to have tea in a place you might not. I would love to sit and have tea with you there.

I hope you enjoy your new fridge and get many years out of it.

Candyce

P.S. Several years ago we got a new vinyl floor. It lookes so bright and shiny. While I was at work, DH thought he would surprise me and move the fridge back in. As he was pulling it in, unbeknowst to him it was making horrible, deep grooves with its wheels. (The floor guy neglected to tell him that the floor would be soft for some time.)

So see, things could be worse!

[JOANNE ELIZABETH STOCKER]

oh what a laugh! I giggled all the way! You could crochet a fridge next time...

[tiffany]

Real life interrupts dreamy afternoon tea party... I think that could be the headline for almost every day around here. You made me smile.

[Marilyn]

Jane,

Your tea table looks lovely, as does your whole home. It's warm and charming, just like you!

Even though your crocheting session was interupted, I'm sure you and Lisa had a good laugh and a wonderful time. Hearty laughter and unexpected occurences always make the best memories!

I agree with Nonnie, it would be wonderful to all get together for tea and crocheting, knitting or sewing.

Marilyn (in Dallas)

[kathy]

What a lovely afternoon, except for the fridge! Can I come next time?! Kathy

[Binny]

Hi Jane,
That is so funny! At least you and Lisa had fun.
Lucy's reaction made me laugh. Perhaps you should have gotten the odd-job man to take a photo?
Well, thank goodness the cats didn't find any nasty surprises behind the fridge..

[Sabine]

Hi Jane,
you made me laugh...
What a funny and bizarre crocheting afternoon! To be honest, I wish, I could have been there with you both and the odd man!!
Have a nicce day,
Sabine

[mandy]

Hi Jane, glad things like that don't just happen to me, I can just picture the cats covered in cobwebs, wish you could teach me how to crochet, I can knit but can't crochet,
thanks for the pretty and very funny post.

[Gigibird]

Other people's filth is such a hoot;-)
Very amusing how our plans are usually thwarted by men doing odd jobs.

[Julie from Malvern]

you're so luvly Jane - natural and down to earth - that's what makes your blog so much fun to read - I've just got in from work and when I saw your post I couldn't help but chuckle. Isn't this what it's all about - having some fun! Please keep up the good work cos if I've had a bad day at work I know your blog will make me smile again. Do you remember I mailed you and told you about the Dartmoor ponies I breed? - well, we have three foals on the way very soon so please have a look at the website. Thanks and Best wishes, Julie x

[Kathy]

I think Lisa's idea of going to the electrical shop to crochet is quite funny. My friends and I in the tea group I belong to take pictures of the table,the china, ourselves and even the food before we sit down to tea. Don't know what Lucy would make of us!? I love the idea of tea in front of the fire. I also love your "illustrated" stories. What are those lovely things I spied between the hearts on the mantlepiece? Are they egg cosies? Is that a barbola mirror or frame? Could you move in a little closer please? I would love to come over and admire all the goodies you have crammed into your bookcase.
Kathy

[Daisy Steiner]

Such a funny day. It sounds like you had fun, and I would say your little table looked anything but dull.
I hope you are not fridgeless for long.
x

[nanette]

Whats a little dirt between friends? Everything looks lovely for the tea/crochet. Fridge smidge.

[Bailey Zimmerman]

Oh, I want to come over and crochet!!
Sitting in your lovely home and sipping tea....sounds like heaven!!
You are such a dear!!
Cheers to you,
L

[pattie]

hahaha Had to laugh. Thats just the way it is over here every time I try to have a nice little visit or work on a crafts with a friend or relative. Pipes springing leaks, dogs pooping in the house, you name, it happens over here, every time I try to have any friends over. lol. Sorry your friend was a party pooper when it came to taking photos for the blog. Oh well, at least you found another crocheter to come over and crochet with you, I would LOVE that!

Pattie

[Gill]

It's so difficult maintaining a ladylike and gentile lifestyle when you have these blokes lumbering around doing odd jobs and teenagers treating us with contempt! But we have to keep trying :) Lovely pictures, as always, your home is so inviting.

[Stephanie]

I second what gigbird said. You are luvly, down to earth and funny! Your blog makes me happy too. I just wish I could come over and crochet with you both.

[Pherenike]

Next time try gin and tonic instead of tea. Its quite sophisticated served in elegant glasses and it takes the mundane edge off those 'ordinary' (odd job man interruption) moments.

Ta ra

[kim]

That is the most beautiful afternoon tea/crocheting/appliance removal setting that I have ever seen, I want a friend like you, with a house like yours !!!!!

[sarah]

LOL, i love your room.
Sarah x

[Funkymonkey]

I loved the photo of your fridge, it made me feel normal! Whenever the washing machine is repaired I go into a panic because it will probably be dirty in all it's unreachable places plus the floor underneath. It gets moved in and out of its space twice - once when the repair men arrive and beforehand when my husband has to move it all out so I can clean the mess. I don't expect I fool anyone though!

[Selia]

I just found your blog and I love it. Thank you for the entertaining post. I needed a good laugh! The pictures are great. Very cozy...

[Elaine Cooke]

As long as you had fun.That is the main thing and it looks like you did. Lovely setting by the way. Elaine Cooke

[clare]

I love it!!Picture perfect setting but we can't control the bigger nosier things In life sometimes I guess.Fridge smidge! Makes for some fun photos : ) I just love your pretty pretty house.It looks like such a happy place to grow a family.

[Heidi]

I think the fridge looks pretty good for 15 years in one spot! I shudder to think what mine looks like after 2. Sounds like the whole day was hilarious.

[Periwinkle Vintage]

Jane, how ironic! You arrange this glorious afternoon with tea and crochet, and it's accompanied by the mundane! I loved your story!
Cheryl

[Lucy @ attic24]

Oh but I am chortling to myself, such good humour in your household Jane!
And I agree with all the others, your sitting room is absolutely the cosiest, prettiest place I have seen ever ever. Wish I lived down the road from you :o)
xx

[Gumbo Lily]

I'm snickering......but it is a nice snicker. I hope your new frig makes all things right again and I do hope you get the beloved crochet day you desire.

Cute story.
Jody

[Allison]

Hello Jane, I just came across your blog, it is delicious and made me giggle and also sigh with homesickness (I'm a Brit living in Australia since 2006). I'll pop back regularly!
Allison x

[Natalie]

Your little tea table looks lovely, I wish I could crochet! - Natalie x

[Nicola]

Hi Jane

Just to let you know that I have awarded you an E for blogging excellence. I love your blog and your sense of humour.