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My boss was made a Privy Counsellor today, which is a high. Other than that it was a day of small lows including waiting 45 minutes for a Skype interview which didn’t happen. Plus sad as one of my favourite authors, Terry Pratchett, died today. I can see from social media that many people feel the same as me. So I’m just comfort knitting on the Noro shawl. Noro is a natural high.
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Devastated about the news. I watched Going Postal this afternoon and rewound for his cameo twice 🙂 I’ve been comfort crocheting because I’ve not got the needles I need for my socks… X
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It’s seems very indulgent crying over someone you didn’t know but I have been on and off all evening. I’ve been listening to Masquerade on audio book 🙂
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Oh dear, he’s moved on and I still haven’t read one of his books! On the upside, the shawl is looking very yummy…….
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I am sorry for all the lows…and of course, I don’t understand the high, but will check your link.
it feels like a real loss when you lose someone who was important in your life, even if you didn’t actually know him. Not silly to cry!
The knitting looks wonderfully cheerful, and I hesitate to add – as usual polish and knitting are coordinated. 🙂
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They are indeed co-ordinated. And indeed intended 😉
The high is pretty cool.
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I read your link – it is an amazing high! Does he get to stay on it even after he retires from office? Does he need you to stay on to help him with his duties?
Also, I meant to say – bummer about the lack of a Skype interview – I hope they work I tout and interview you later.
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yes its an appointment for life! His title is now officially The Rt Hon which I think is cool!
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Wow, that really is good news. 🙂
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Sorry to hear that life is so changable at the moment, life is a constant roller coaster. Just bare in mind that without the lows there would be no measure against which to enjoy the highs.
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I hope today is a more positive one for you Claire. Love the Noro Shawl x
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It wasn’t bad. I just feel tired today.
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Well at least it’s the weekend now and with any luck you can rest and relax x
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Yes, thanks x
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I wish you a wonderful Friday and weekend. May it be full of Highs only! All the best. Hugs.
Love the Noro, I am thinking I should drop in at my LYS and get a skein or two. 🙂
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Well I’m planning on doing very little! You should get some Noro, it’s glorious
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lol. I went to my LYS, and they did not have any. Got some crochet cottons then. And some Bamboo. Will pop over to the one closer to work some time, as I know they keep Noro! 😉 Looking forward to it.
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Ah life. Always a mix. As usual your knitting is beautiful. My condolences on losing a favorite author.
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Indeed, a mix is good.
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So sad about Terry Pratchett, although of course not surprising. So many people on Facebook have been quoting and mentioning him – people whom I didn’t even realize had read his work. He touched a lot of lives.
Meanwhile, just to change gear completely, HOW gorgeous is your Noro shawl?! I was just drooling over ATangledYarn’s sock yarn, but this is just as luscious and beautiful. Ah, I do love a bit of yarn porn.
I hope the job search takes a turn for the better very soon.
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Yes I’ve been surprised how many of my friends loved his books. The Noro shawl is gorgeous. And for a 10year old!
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Indeed. That kind of color is a major mood lift.
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