Last week I wanted to participate in either a Sunday Sevens devised by Natalie at Threads and bobbins or the monthly #photoanhour organised by Louisa and Jane. However I ended up doing neither. So for this week I have decided to try and gather pictures and gossip for another Sunday Sevens.
Guest:
Last weekend David and I had our first guest staying at no. 49! My online friend Jennifer, who was touring Europe, decided to free up a weekend to visit myself and Liverpool. On her two nights stay with us, she met Riley whom she is a big fan of and took in the sights of the city. It was a fun weekend!
Beatrix Potter 50ps:
In the past couple of weeks I have been successful in obtaining not one, but two 2017 Beatrix Potter 50p’s. Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten have joined my collection.
From 2016’s collection all I need is Jemima Puddle Duck. In 2017’s collection I require Benjamin Bunny. I have just discovered that in 2018 there is another collection of 50p’s produced, featuring yet another Peter Rabbit, Flopsy Bunny, The Taylor of Gloucester, and Mrs Tittlemouse. I wonder if I will find any of them?
Have you collected any of these 50p’s?
Book I am reading:
At present I am reading How to be a Champion by Sarah Millican. It was on offer on Amazon Kindle for .99p so I could not say no. I’m not au fait with autobiographies, but I can imagine the narrative to be spoken in Sarah Millican’s quirky voice. I can’t say that I’m enjoying the narrative style much. Though being of the same age, I’m finding many parallels with my youth. I can only read further and see where the text progresses.
Have you read this autobiography? What were your thoughts?
On Wednesday David and I had a day off work, so we decided to pop over to Manchester and see a few of their bees. We spent two hours walking the trail and spotting 28 bees. There are over 100 to see!
#walk1000miles:
Though I have already accomplished 1000 miles. I am still accumulating my mileage for 2018. This week I have managed a reasonable 30 miles, bringing my annual total to (all the ones), 1,111 miles. I am eagerly awaiting the production of the 2018 medals, so I can add it to my certificate.
So, that was my week, how was yours?
Thanks for reading,
Christine x
Lovely to have guests stay. Saw your pics on FB. Looks like you packed a lot in on her stay! Wil is collecting the 50ps too now. He always seems to get them in his change. 😁. I don’t though. Anyway he has 2 Peter Rabbits from 2017 along with Jeremy Fisher and Benjamin Bunny. And Mrs Tiddlywinks from 2016. I am currently reading Villette. I am hoping Lucy Snow gets a happy ending. What are her chances ;/
Where do you get your medals and certificates for #walk1000miles? Xx
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We did pack a lot into the weekend. I go into plan overload when I have something to aim for. 😀 We all had a good time.
I think the 50ps are cute 🙂 Only started collecting them last year. Have about six different ones.
You can download the certificate here, https://www.walk1000miles.co.uk/articles/finished-already-download-your-printable-completers-certificate-you-prodigious-star-you
Lucy’s chances of a happy ending are 50/50. I think a lot is left to the reader. Are you enjoying Villette? It’s one of my fave books, think cos the narrator is so fiercely independent. 🙂 xx
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Thanks for the info. I might treat myself to a medal. 😁
I am enjoying Villette. Though I wish Lucy would maybe be a little less independent. Haha. But I am liking this classic more than I thought I would. Some classics are so hard to read, but Villette isn’t as hard going as I feared. Xx
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Ps on 975 miles so hopefully should get to 1000 this week!!! X
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Well done! You have done fab! I knew you would enjoy the challenge! xx
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Those bees look colourful – but can’t help having a little shudder! What a lovely week you’ve had – I hadn’t really noticed the special 50ps – will be checking my purse now! Well done for reaching your walking goal – I’m not even managing to walk the dog at the moment!
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Not a fan of autobiographies, tends to be too much name dropping which sometimes just sounds big headed.
The bees look great fun.
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Love the bees, I’ve never noticed these 50p pieces, i’ll Have to check now although I tend to use touch card all the time now.
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I’m the same. Never have change in my pocket lol
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