tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post8392765083011140191..comments2024-03-27T20:48:33.608+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: Auntie Mim's vintage weekMimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-11055416339817090682016-09-19T20:51:41.451+01:002016-09-19T20:51:41.451+01:00Congratulations on being an auntie. My niece has j...Congratulations on being an auntie. My niece has just turned 3 and being an auntie is the best thing! We have had over 100 apples off our tree this year!! Much crumble going on in my house! The embroidery looks fab. Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-85888519036648896302016-09-12T16:12:35.478+01:002016-09-12T16:12:35.478+01:00Congratulations Auntie Mim, and what a cutie Harry...Congratulations Auntie Mim, and what a cutie Harry is. I'm glad to see the embroidery is coming along. Meanwhile, we are having golden September days here in Belgium, and as long as it's not too damp I don't really mind autumn, actually. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-18906026324994955612016-09-12T08:41:43.688+01:002016-09-12T08:41:43.688+01:00Oh, I don't need to spoil him, all his other r...Oh, I don't need to spoil him, all his other relatives are doing that. My mum has already bought him atuff for when he's THREE. I'm going to put money in his college fund instead; he'll be grateful for it in the long run.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-59405334806090859242016-09-12T08:40:35.483+01:002016-09-12T08:40:35.483+01:00I'm going to teach him to be a nerd :-DI'm going to teach him to be a nerd :-DMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-34423247940463133772016-09-11T06:06:52.503+01:002016-09-11T06:06:52.503+01:00My warmest congratulations to the happy aunt!
This...My warmest congratulations to the happy aunt!<br />This now marks the start of a new age for you, and what a fun age it's going to be. I wish all the best to the little man, and may his future be paved with joy and happiness.<br />To his aunt: try not to spoil him (a lot) :)<br />Just kidding.<br />Give him your advises, lead him when he needs it. You now have a new member to your family - Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-64289979369294308072016-09-09T17:47:55.995+01:002016-09-09T17:47:55.995+01:00Congratulations! He is adorable and with you to t...Congratulations! He is adorable and with you to teach him he will be a history expert in no timetubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-19053395931159697112016-09-08T17:20:05.897+01:002016-09-08T17:20:05.897+01:00I know, it does seem odd bearing on mind they aren...I know, it does seem odd bearing on mind they aren't the smiliest of creatures but he's usually quite good at greeting us when we feed him but when it's damp and drizzy he hisses and sticks his head back into his shell. It doesn't help that we're having to pick the slugs off him every morning either! x<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-8411931047019624432016-09-08T10:06:05.387+01:002016-09-08T10:06:05.387+01:00Yup, the whole family has got nappybrain. My broth...Yup, the whole family has got nappybrain. My brother and his girlfriend are so happy, it's really lovely. <br /><br />*Auntie fistbump*Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-84505294249998526762016-09-08T10:05:22.074+01:002016-09-08T10:05:22.074+01:00Yup, humid and unpleasant. I like autumn clothes, ...Yup, humid and unpleasant. I like autumn clothes, and am looking forward to autumn food. It's the damp and darkness that I hate. (January and February are ghastly, as not only are they still damp and dark, the novelty has worn off and there's no Halloween/ Bonfire Night / Christmas to look forward to.)Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-67030620566890349452016-09-08T10:04:04.028+01:002016-09-08T10:04:04.028+01:00I think with embroidery the trick is to do what yo...I think with embroidery the trick is to do what you can with simple stitches. Even stem stitch can be used in all sorts of ways, and add in a bit of chain and buttonhole and you're away.<br /><br />French knots can do one. I hate those things. Never have managed one!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-49789435305466091742016-09-08T10:02:55.489+01:002016-09-08T10:02:55.489+01:00I think the south-west is a very soggy part of the...I think the south-west is a very soggy part of the UK - the west of the UK generally is wet, I think Sarah Porcelina gets more rain in Wales, and of course Manchester is essentially a dry river...Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-5877484567267911002016-09-08T10:01:52.497+01:002016-09-08T10:01:52.497+01:00Hoorah for better weather! It seems always to rain...Hoorah for better weather! It seems always to rain on Saturdays, which is VERY annoying.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-1421235640291862102016-09-08T10:01:23.238+01:002016-09-08T10:01:23.238+01:00Oooh, russets are ace. They come on slightly later...Oooh, russets are ace. They come on slightly later, don't they? Once Discovery are over it should be russet time.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-85585388099089902612016-09-08T10:00:53.920+01:002016-09-08T10:00:53.920+01:00It is an excellent dinosaur. I was tempted to keep...It is an excellent dinosaur. I was tempted to keep it when it arrived; I expected to be slightly disappointed but it was perfect.<br /><br />I'm living on fruit at lunchtimes at the mo and ramping up my veggie intake. Getting seriously fed up of being fat. I'm not sure if autumn is getting to me. Like you I can't bear the darkness.<br /><br />(How can you tell when a tortoise is Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-71899262420950306892016-09-08T09:59:23.423+01:002016-09-08T09:59:23.423+01:00It's nice being able to get the woollies out. ...It's nice being able to get the woollies out. I could do without the rain, though.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-31020580229758847602016-09-08T09:59:03.799+01:002016-09-08T09:59:03.799+01:00I hope you share your apples with them. (Or buy th...I hope you share your apples with them. (Or buy them one of their own.)Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-13471292996887865142016-09-08T09:58:39.709+01:002016-09-08T09:58:39.709+01:00Dry would be GREAT. This damp little island has be...Dry would be GREAT. This damp little island has been even damper than usual of late. I don't know how you got used to monsoons.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-2926109414928882542016-09-08T09:58:02.129+01:002016-09-08T09:58:02.129+01:00Books will definitely come! We have a great indie ...Books will definitely come! We have a great indie bookstore in Bath, Mr B's, and their kids' section is amazing.<br /><br />To be honest, the whole family has gone so mad buying stuff for Harry that I'm not going to bother with much till the novelty has worn off; my mum's being buying stuff for him for when he's THREE. I reckon aside from books I'll pump cash into his Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-80674539397087227752016-09-08T08:08:31.067+01:002016-09-08T08:08:31.067+01:00Huge congratulations on your new nephew. What a be...Huge congratulations on your new nephew. What a beautiful boy he is! I became and aunt (and Tony, an uncle) for the first time about six months ago and I swear, I'm still on cloud nine over it - as I'm sure your family is over your newest addition. <br /><br />Many hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-73474029179584484012016-09-07T15:39:47.475+01:002016-09-07T15:39:47.475+01:00Congratulations on becoming an auntie! Well, as yo...Congratulations on becoming an auntie! Well, as you probably know I love autumn. This current weather is driving me mad though, muggy but grey and dank. Just bring on the cooler weather already! Typical British weather, it's so weird. xxCatehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-86456679322046190612016-09-07T11:16:01.901+01:002016-09-07T11:16:01.901+01:00Congrats on the new addition to the family, Auntie...Congrats on the new addition to the family, Auntie Mim! <br /><br />The orchard is looking good - plenty of apples this year, but not as many as last. Apparently, last year was a bumper apple crop year. I've already starting making apple and blackberry crumbles and stewing some for the freezer.<br /><br />The embroidery is looking good Mim. I brought an old Levi jacket from eBay recently and The Vintage Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479653990888198151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-74837177617278832682016-09-06T21:04:51.455+01:002016-09-06T21:04:51.455+01:00Congratulations Auntie Mim! Harry's arrived. I...Congratulations Auntie Mim! Harry's arrived. I reckon there are going to be lots of cuddles in your future.<br />No, not dark and damp or anything here. Still summer. I'm walking everywhere in sleeveless dresses, with bare legs and sandals. It was 24• here today. I'm not giving in! Yes, the apples are just about ready now, slightly blushing on the trees. Your embroidery looks good!frecklefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881334320685123475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-83450960455780577722016-09-06T17:11:56.672+01:002016-09-06T17:11:56.672+01:00Huge congratulations!!! That's such happy news...Huge congratulations!!! That's such happy news. Good call on the dinosaur. I just checked the UK weather and it's looking good! Hurrah, we can delay the tights a little longer (and I still have unworn items from my Spanish holiday I am keen to wear before Autumn really hits!!) XxPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-84218486806390854122016-09-06T17:09:58.119+01:002016-09-06T17:09:58.119+01:00Being an aunt is the best and isn't Harry a li...Being an aunt is the best and isn't Harry a little smasher? <br /><br />We have apples in abundance in the new garden, one is a russet but I have no idea about the others. I need to test and see how sweet they are. Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-48993485792102786362016-09-06T16:52:39.609+01:002016-09-06T16:52:39.609+01:00Harry is a cutie. I love his dinosaur, what a bril...Harry is a cutie. I love his dinosaur, what a brilliant choice of present from his Auntie Mim!<br />Those apples look heavenly. Our trees are laden, I've been out and picked a bowlful of cookers and I'm on the hunt for an interesting recipe, we lived on spicy parsnip and apple soup last year.<br />I can't bear Autumn - spiders, darker mornings and nights, the end of the car boots and Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.com