24 July 2008

Well the new showroom is painted and the door in, just a few finishing touches to go. I am half moved in, and of course half NOT, the NOT part is a real mess where the old showroom was, but I have to wait until the business end of the new room is finished, before I can get my desks and computer etc across, making room for the last 2 large cabinets to come through the adjoining door....I feel I am stressing a bit and can't wait till it is all done. Pics to come...

The most important thing is I am busy, trying to keep up with engraving and moving has been a bit tough. I gave a WI talk the other evening and was amazed that I didn't fall asleep. It is the second last WI talk I will give. I have given so many in Suffolk now over the last 5-6 years, 2 years in a row I gave 17 talks to both WI and other organisations like Hard of hearing, gardening clubs and Probis. It has been an experience and most enjoyable (when I don't get lost trying to find a little village hall far away in the depths of rural Suffolk ;-) , or trying to find my way out of there in the middle of the night, in the middle of winter during a blizzard.... loaded up with crystal.)

My visits to the gym have decreased (hmmm I don't believe I have mentioned my gym on my blog/website before...) anyhow, I generally go to the gym 2 - 3 times a week, more if I can. It helps with every aspect of life, mentally and physically. Got a few pounds to shift as well so will be back on top of that this weekend!...after my golf match on Saturday morning ;-)

So that is the latest, lots to engrave today, I seem to be having a run of churches on rock tablets.

Keep positive and always do the best you can.

16 July 2008

This is the first time I am writing directly into my blog as opposed to adding to the NEWS page of my website.

SO much has been happening and there are not enough hours in the day.

I still have not caught up all the emails from fellow engravers and wellwishers out there, apologies! I really enjoy receiving them and I long to catch up with everyone, I still do intend updating my techniques page on my website, I have had a lot of requests for more.

I have had a fantastic amount of orders this month, all so different and some great challenges, I am absolutely loving it!!

My son and his girlfriend are such a part of our life now, it is wonderful! I just love being a Mom again. Yesterday Shane got me to down tools and play 9 holes with him! I have not been playing enough golf lately with so much work. It was gorgeous out there, and good weather has been very rare in UK this summer.



Brian has put my new front door into the new office, just needs to "render" / "make good" or whatever those builders terms are, such a precious soul he is. That will be this weekend, and then he will fit the carpet. Shane and Sian have been doing the painting, stirling job! They have never done that before and it looks fantastic! Don't be alarmed by the colours, wait till it is finished! ;-)
More news soon.

Stay fit and strong. Focus only on the positive. s t r e t c h.