The Special Day

The weather in Bendigo was perfect for Anna and Taffy's wedding on Saturday.  The bride looked radiant and the groom very handsome.  The bride arrived late to the cathedral, in fact quite late. I think Taffy became nervous after 15 minutes had passed and the Priest decided to sit down.

The sunlight filtering through the windows in the late afternoon gave a warm glow.

The groom and groomsmen arrived in 2 these cars.   My heart sank when I noticed Taffy was wearing brown shoes and worse still Lachlan who was Best man had white runners.  What were they thinking wearing these shoes with black suits.  I was informed that you can't wear ordinary shoes when driving these cars.  Mothers don't know everything I guess.  I'm glad the bride was not expected to travel to the reception in the sports car.  Mind you for a moment I thought the bride and groom may be travelling to the reception in separate cars!!  Taffy was very attached to this car.

These are the pew bows I made. 

The flower centre piece on the tables at the reception. 



The "Cake Topper" arrived with the happy couple both with brown hair.  I was asked to paint the bride's hair blonde!!  I offered to help with anything and this was one of the more unusual jobs.

No Market on Sunday

Well there is a market on Sunday at the Arts Centre but I won't be there .  I have decided to take the day off and recover from the wedding.  The weather forecast for the special day is for a sunny day and not hot so thank you to the Weather Gods.

I think I have everything ready for the wedding from this end.  Thought if I was organised I would be available if any of the wedding party need help at the last minute. I have been writing lists and checking lists.  I have been ironing table cloths which is not my favourite past time.  As soon as I think I'm finished I see another crease.  I just have the small creases to iron out now and I'm finished. 

My mother had a wonderful collection of cloths and doilies.  I think it is time I did some sorting as I like to use the cloths but I need to rummage to find what I want. 



Two Markets this Weekend

With our son's  wedding only a couple of weeks away there has been plenty to do.  Finally I have my outfit and jewellery all sorted.  This week I am making the decorations for the church pews.

As well I have been busy making market stock.  I made these neck scarves and more as well in black and grey.  Brooches have been designed and I'm off to the studio for the afternoon to spin and sew the brooches.

This weekend I'll be at the Buninyong Farmers Market on Saturday and at the Melbourne Arts Centre Market in St Kilda Road on Sunday.

At last I can have my say!

I've been asking for my own blog for ages.  She (the boss) said no but maybe if my wool is beautiful a I can share sometimes and let you know what is happening out in the paddocks.

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You know it took ages to get shorn this year.  Had to wait in a queue for the shearer.  We are all feeling so light and bouncy now just like Shaun the Sheep.  I know she is going to spin some of my wool today.

The boss has been so busy with the glam shopping.  The son is getting married so you know what goes on with these humans, new clothes, new shoes.  We  (all 37 of us) check the letter box every day but still no wedding invitation.  Thought we could be a guard of honour. Everyday I'm teaching them but you know some baa doesn't want to be next to some other baa.  Our wool will have grown in another month and we will look quite dashing.  The girls are thinking anklets or even frilly socks.  Us men, well we thought gumboots if it is raining and perhaps a tie.  If she gets that spinning wheel going we could all wear a beanie - knitted in my wool of course.

This photo is of me and some mates.  We have lush grass this year.  Mr Boss is slowly cutting all the thistles.  It will be so good not to have those prickly things in my wool.

Well had best be off.  Need to book accommodation for this wedding.  Would like something close to the church.  Think there is grass around the church so we could have lunch there.  A snooze after the ceremony and then be sprightly for the dancing.  Wonder what the food will be.  Lucerne chaff maybe but that is a bit messy.  Must remember to get some wedding cake for goosie.  One of the mob was allowed to sleep in his yard last night.  This morning so as not to be left out we all went into goosie's yard.  That goose has a fierce peck sometimes.  The promise of wedding cake soothed the situation.