Tea and Cakes

Technically this is the sky a couple of weeks ago, but I don’t have any current pictures, and it’s pretty much identical to this now.

It’s hard to believe that just over a month ago this was the weather:

Summer’s certainly on the way, and I’m really looking forward to spending some quality time sitting outdoors this weekend with either a book, a notebook or some knitting.

A couple of weekends ago we took advantage of the great walking weather - a slight breeze, and some sun, but not all of the time, and headed out to the Wicklow mountains for a look at Lough Tay from above:

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Last night I was able to make it down to This is Knit for their knit night. I forgot to take any pictures, but it was great. Really relaxing, and it’s so lovely to be able to knit in a yarn store! I fell for some cashmere sock yarn, which was a little bold, but it’s so soft and so pretty, and it’ll be perfect for those days (ok, evenings more likely) when I just want to lounge about the house and feel nice.
I’m hoping I’ll be able to make it back out to Blackrock some other Thursday nights from now on.

When I got home the power was out in our estate, which was kinda creepy outside. Torches and candle inside sorted us out though (but no internet access!), so we were fine in the dark, although it meant we got woken up at 2am when it came back on and various alarms, lights and music started up in other apartments nearby.

I promise a knitting update soon!