A crocheted blanket.

The above photo is the quilt on our bed. Back in the 70’s I had a huge box of wool, which I eventually created the quilt with. We use it on our bed in the winter time. It is in desperate need of a clean and I am not too sure how to go about it. I thought of putting it in a bath, but getting it out again will be a challenge. A friend suggested putting a sheet under it, so I can use the sheet to lift it out and roll the quilt in it to squeeze out the water. I think it is a good idea and I will try it in the summertime. I will ask Louise if I can use her bath and lay it on her back deck. But that is for the future.

We had a really stormy day last Friday. Louise couldn't open the office door as the wind kept it shut.The sea was really wild with breakers all over the surface.

Eddie came home early because the road up to the face of the quarry is too dangerous. I was expecting him most of the day, but he didn’t get home until 2: 30, so that was a good day in spite of the weather.

On Sunday, we went for a ride on the motorbike. It was my  first ride and I seemed to remember how to be a pillion. Eddie had no complaints, except once when I got my foot stuck between the bike and the saddle bag when I was getting off. I also had to remember to brace my legs when we were going down hill or when he was changing gears. If I didn’t do that, I slipped forward in my seat. I was much better on the way home. We went to see friends first and then we went and had a fish and chip lunch at the general store at Port Ohope. Very nice they were too.

On Thursday, Eddie had a keratosis taken off his eyelid at Whakatane Hospital. He had to be there at 9, but he didn’t go into the theatre until about 10 30 am. Afterwards he got a cup of milo and sandwiches, which he shared with me as I was hungry too. They only get enough sandwiches for the number of patients.  We bought KFC on the way home for lunch. We haven't had that for ages, so it made a nice change.

Above is Eddie's eyelid and all the stitches in it. The dissolve so he doesn't have to go back and have them out.