I took a moment to read this post, pausing my morning workout routine, and I'm so glad I did. I LOVE to chuckle in the morning! 😁 I love the description of your sewing project and the Sound of Music clip is perfect. I laughed out loud (hope I didn't wake my neighbors) with the sash bit. And oh, a book that lies flat! Perfection! I've not read "Emma" but now I feel compelled to. I'm also so happy that your Tetley tea arrived, Whew! There are a few things I've taken note of that inspired a drawing or two. Perhaps they may turn up as a BrewTime(c) Post-It . . . . Thanks as always for a great read! P.S. The blue and green Terry drawings made me laugh; thanks to him for sharing his drawings of him and his girlfriend.
Jim's conversation on the phone reminded me of "The Calculus Affair" in The Adventures of Tintin where they keep getting calls for Cutts the Butcher. Hahahaha it made me laugh out loud 😂
Jane Austen, the Sound of Music (which I almost know by heart as I saw it 11 times in the first year of release!), and the recounting of your sewing experience. Tremendously eclectic and fun. Forget Terry and just write to us!
A bag of 400 teabags!!!!!! Well done! I’ve never seen anything larger than 100 over here. Beautiful books too. And ah yes the memories of home made tops with too short sleeves and realising belatedly how simple it would have been to make them longer. Always learning. Although I’m not sure I ever made any more clothes for myself after that. Another lovely read. (And thank you for Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. A favourite movie of mine.)
The photo of you peeking from behind the 400 teabags is absolutely priceless. I love it. Also, I had to laugh (sorry) at your struggles with adjusting the sewing pattern. I feel your frustration. I never bought a pair of trousers in my life that didn't to be shortened 4". Great letter, Rebecca.
"A dozen hopeless ladies’ clothes shops" -- Not a bad title for your forthcoming memoir. LOL!
I adore the Sound of Music but I will never again be able to look at Julie Andrews' dress in that scene without giggling. I can barely sew a button, so you're still ahead of me!
If I need tea in the next - oh, decade or so - I'll know whom to call!
I wonder if the Tetley there is somehow different. I’ve blacklisted the brand from our shopping because I’ve tried a few flavours (including tea flavour), and they’ve all tasted rather weak/soapy. (Maybe it needs salt?)
We usually purchase Red Rose instead (a company that started here in Saint John, but of course is now manufactured elsewhere), but are having a good run with a recent experiment of Yorkshire Gold (I hear it’s the preferred blend of star ship captains).
Your sewing experience reminded me of my time in junior high school. I took a class and there were 3 different things we had to do within the class. I don't remember what the other two were but I do remember the sewing. How could I forget! I did not enjoy it! We had to do two small pillows. I had no idea what I was doing. The teacher never really explained anything. Every time the sewing machine was free, I hesitated to go over there. Finally, one of my fellow students saw that I was struggling and ended up doing it for me.
I laughed at the photo of you with the tea bags. 400 is an awful lot. You're right, that should last a looonnnggg time.
I took a moment to read this post, pausing my morning workout routine, and I'm so glad I did. I LOVE to chuckle in the morning! 😁 I love the description of your sewing project and the Sound of Music clip is perfect. I laughed out loud (hope I didn't wake my neighbors) with the sash bit. And oh, a book that lies flat! Perfection! I've not read "Emma" but now I feel compelled to. I'm also so happy that your Tetley tea arrived, Whew! There are a few things I've taken note of that inspired a drawing or two. Perhaps they may turn up as a BrewTime(c) Post-It . . . . Thanks as always for a great read! P.S. The blue and green Terry drawings made me laugh; thanks to him for sharing his drawings of him and his girlfriend.
Jim's conversation on the phone reminded me of "The Calculus Affair" in The Adventures of Tintin where they keep getting calls for Cutts the Butcher. Hahahaha it made me laugh out loud 😂
Jane Austen, the Sound of Music (which I almost know by heart as I saw it 11 times in the first year of release!), and the recounting of your sewing experience. Tremendously eclectic and fun. Forget Terry and just write to us!
A bag of 400 teabags!!!!!! Well done! I’ve never seen anything larger than 100 over here. Beautiful books too. And ah yes the memories of home made tops with too short sleeves and realising belatedly how simple it would have been to make them longer. Always learning. Although I’m not sure I ever made any more clothes for myself after that. Another lovely read. (And thank you for Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. A favourite movie of mine.)
Is that bag of loose tea or bags? It will last a life time. Great photo.
Loved the phone convo with Jim. Hehe.
I agree with your assessment of Terrys blue face. He’s blue from lack of oxygen. Hope his breathing is clear today. We do need that O.
Thank you for letting me know what a Gutter is. I’m inspired to read Austen again.
That is the most bonkers size of tea I have ever seen and now I want it.
The photo of you peeking from behind the 400 teabags is absolutely priceless. I love it. Also, I had to laugh (sorry) at your struggles with adjusting the sewing pattern. I feel your frustration. I never bought a pair of trousers in my life that didn't to be shortened 4". Great letter, Rebecca.
"A dozen hopeless ladies’ clothes shops" -- Not a bad title for your forthcoming memoir. LOL!
I adore the Sound of Music but I will never again be able to look at Julie Andrews' dress in that scene without giggling. I can barely sew a button, so you're still ahead of me!
If I need tea in the next - oh, decade or so - I'll know whom to call!
I wonder if the Tetley there is somehow different. I’ve blacklisted the brand from our shopping because I’ve tried a few flavours (including tea flavour), and they’ve all tasted rather weak/soapy. (Maybe it needs salt?)
We usually purchase Red Rose instead (a company that started here in Saint John, but of course is now manufactured elsewhere), but are having a good run with a recent experiment of Yorkshire Gold (I hear it’s the preferred blend of star ship captains).
Your sewing experience reminded me of my time in junior high school. I took a class and there were 3 different things we had to do within the class. I don't remember what the other two were but I do remember the sewing. How could I forget! I did not enjoy it! We had to do two small pillows. I had no idea what I was doing. The teacher never really explained anything. Every time the sewing machine was free, I hesitated to go over there. Finally, one of my fellow students saw that I was struggling and ended up doing it for me.
I laughed at the photo of you with the tea bags. 400 is an awful lot. You're right, that should last a looonnnggg time.