Out and about and something new

During October when we had some glorious weather for half term, I travelled to Kent to see my family there.  We went for a brisk walk on Saturday afternoon and admired the new houses that were being built close to the town and had a 'Kentish' look about them; but we hoped no more would go up.  On Sunday morning it was to be a trip to Camber Sands.  After a quick stop here 

for the most delicious bacon butties and coffee we went on our way.  It was during that hot weekend that we had, so we walked along the beach, made sand pictures and I took photos of seagulls!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

People in the sea being sporty!

 

Careful your wellies don't fill with water!!

Following this we went to church, well to visit this delightful church on Romney Marsh.  We have driven past it before and I have always wanted to go in.  First we collected the key

 

and the door was opened

and we went in to this very unusual church

Box pews - I have never seen anything like this before

and a newspaper cutting showing the church surrounded by water

We went outside and I noticed the mounting block (on the left) for those riding to church.

No village in sight but I remember this from the last filming of Great Expectations in 2012.  Incidentally they also used Holdenby House near where I live, for the exterior shots of Miss Haversham's home.

At Higham Piecemakers in October we made either Alfie the Elf or Evie the Elf.  Once started we couldn't stop and I made four

 

 

with one being given to my granddaughters in Kent, one is in Cambridge, one for Will and one for myself.  Mine is a naughty elf and has muscled in at 'Sock' Club

 

Embroidery Christmas lunch day

 and very upset when there was no cake -

I mentioned 'Sock' Club where I have been going for the last three months at Purlwise.  Such fun and I have completed one pair, but finished some single socks.  I tell this against myself, but I decided to make a pair for one of my sons, who has since said he doesn't want any!!  Anyway I started and finished one and asked him to try it on for size

It was enormous and I gave it to my brother in law as he had just had an ankle operation and it covered the plaster and kept his toes warm!!  Are well you can't win them all.