Just before I go....

Much to my amazement, the DSM has managed to squeeze every last thing in to the car, including the pile of pegloomed rugs that I have been asked to take for a friend. They will make sure that the booth is full to busting and very colourful, which can't be bad! Quite what driving the car is going to be like, I don't know, but that may be his problem. (I can be so unfair when I try.)

Being me, I am feeling decidely squeamish about all this, but I got myself in to it, and it Will Be Fun.

Talking about getting myself in to things....next year is one of those birthdays, and I have decided to have a year-long celebration. And browsing the local rag on Friday, I saw the most amazing thing, perfect for getting me well in to the swing of things. At the end of March, there is a total eclipse of the sun, visible from Southern Turkey, and trips are being organised out one day, back the next. I booked this morning! Having never recovered from the experience of the one that was so conveniently in this country on my real and actual birthday a few years back, well, this seemed meant. I will worry about paying for it later!

And finally, the photo of the Victorian paisley silk shawl, with Freyalynn as crinoline. Too cute.



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