Weekending - remarkably little crafting

On Saturday we were invited to a house party in Healesville to celebrate Bee's birthday, so we decided to do our long run in the country. There is a rail-trail near there, so we caught a train to the beginning and then ran 20 kilometres, from Lilydale to Woori-Yallock.

It was perfect - the weather was very cool, but there was no wind and the sun was shining. I had sent a kitting project ahead, along with clean clothes, but I didn't get any done. We hung oat, and ate and drank and celebrated Bee. I also formally gave her the jumper I had been knitting for her. Here are some better photos:

I think she liked it!

Then on Sunday we slept in (oh the joy) cleaned the house and did all those tasks it takes to keep life going (watering the plants, clothes washing all that stuff). Then we went to the movies and saw Black Widow. i don't know why, but we rarely go to the movies. Shows, live comedy and musicals, all the time. We haven't been to the movies since 2019 (I know there was a pandemic in there, but it wasn't something we missed so much).

The movie was great. Lots of silly action, and witty quips and loud, loud noises and things blowing up for no particular reason.

This evening I have finished the February Baby Sweater I was knitting for charity, including sewing the buttons on, which is always something I like to do straight away, otherwise I just don't do it.

So I get to start a new week with a fresh project, a fresh house, but rather tired legs. Not a bad weekend, all in all.

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