Sunday, August 31, 2008

Mam was right :)

When I was a child I was very much into reading and would be totally lost in my own little world to the exclusion of all around me at times. My Mam would try and push me to go out saying that I would enjoy myself which inevitably I did. I am sure that if you have met me you would say I was very out going which is true and is a part of me but when I am feeling poorly then I hibernate and am happy left alone. So I wasn't really up for this holiday. But Mam was right again and it was just what the doctor ordered . True we didn't get as much sunshine as we had hoped for and even had two days stuck in the van but even they were productive and also the company and the laughter more than made up for weather: how can you be down when you have a view like this outside your van.

We had walks, BBQ's and a even a curry night . There were eight of us in total and five dogs and we all got on famously.
See, the dogs were in holiday mood.

Funny looking sheep they have down here though.

Know were we are ?

That's right Tregwynt Mill which is in a lovely location and has lovely woven material but a tad too expensive for me and most folks I should imagine. Shame really maybe if I win the Lottery !!
On the other hand this place was more affordable and we got a lovely blanket and a rug too and I will defo go back for more rugs next time.


When the sun shone it was glorious and the heather, flowers and the sea were an amazing colour combination.


There were seals too of course but not as many pups, as I think we were a bit earlier this year. We had one magical evening when we went down to the shore when four seals came so close to shore . I don't know who is the most nosey us or them !! ; one even came to say goodbye on our very last day.

So thanks Mam, yet again :) We both enjoyed ourselves and have yet more happy memories of Sir Benfro.
Oh and I do have some FO to show too
Morning Surf using handyed , handspun bamboo.

Another Forest Canopy using Colinette yarn which Kath gave me last Christmas .

Since I came home after the inevitable unpacking and washing I have been dyeing and have done 1,200gm which will be in the shop hopefully later today.

19 comments:

ambermoggie said...

brillinat pictures Anne and some wonderful finished items:)

Mrs J said...

Your Forest Canopy looks alot like mine! Love that shawl. Great that you had a good holiday -you don't always have to have good weather to have fun! The picture of the dogs is cute -not sure how Moss would suit a bandana though!

Claire said...

Lovely pictures and FOs - sounds like you have had a great holiday. x

Jo said...

Nice to see you enjoyed your holiday, pretty colours in your morning surf!

Aknita said...

What lovely photos Anne. I am very envious of your trip to Pembrokeshire, which I love!

Great FCS :-)

TutleyMutley said...

I'm knitting morning surf too!
Great knits knit alike (or something like that). And love your latest FC.
Ah, Sir Benfro: the light is different on the Atlantic Coast isn't it? : beautiful, beautiful. Thanks for the pics.

Frankie said...

Thanks for your kind message Anne. We're loving it here in Bishops Castle. And the Welsh coast is a lot more accessible than it was from London!

cyndy said...

Beautiful photos!

And lovely handwork as always...

The morning surf looks great, you inspire me!

clarabelle said...

Your words ring true with me too, Anne! I love going out and about and 'doing' things, but I love my own company - probably a little bit more!

Lovely photos, and glad you had a wonderful time. Your dyeing looks fab, and I'm just waiting (and hoping) for a bit of... cough... laceweight?!

riggwelter said...

Oh I love Solva,(I've just recommended a fellow knitter to visit there) sadly the last time I visited the mill wasn't open so haven't seen it yet and even more sadly it's difficult to get to without a car.
My goodies (from you and Kath) have arrived today thank you, I love it and yes I have taken up spinning, with a drop spindle, I'm not very good at the moment, but there's plenty there to practise on!
Glad to hear you had a good holiday and we will have to meet up next time you're down this way, you're quite welcome to pop in for a coffee, even if it's just on your way through and you want a break.
Fantastic photos, the dogs look great and I LOVE that scarf.

clarabelle said...

btw: your spinning fibre looks absolutely beautiful! I wish I had the urge!

xxx

Mrs J said...

Twas not us in our camper down there in welsh wales! I think I posted a reply somewhere. Us 'demountable' campers are still fairly scarce though. We saw 3 in two weeks in Scotland and none on a black truck. 2 were Northstars like ours.

Sarah said...

So glad you had a happy hols and your FOs look wonderful too

Silvia said...

You seem to have had a lovely holiday and you have some lovely FO's

Mad about Craft said...

So glad you had a nice, restful break!

The knitting is gorgeous.

Helen said...

So pleased that you had a good time on holiday. It's such a nice area. The picture of the dogs is very cute!

Lin said...

What a great place that looks. I would have loved to seee that mill. The dogs look great in their ties!

Lin said...

Email me, you won a draw on my blog. :)

BabyLongLegs said...

Beautiful pictures, I can almost smell the sea :)

Mam is always right :D

Big Hugs, and so glad you enjoyed your holiday darling.....

Love
S xXx