Monday, April 9, 2018

There's Always One......





Say no more....

Thankyou...............

thankyou................I can organise what I want but if you don't come and more importantly all contribute to make it a wonderful it would not work...........
We have something special that I do not want to lose.......
So thankyou and also for the team effort involved to put it all up and pull it all down............i'm absolutely smashed but had a blast..............
more pics to come when I get a chance.......
Catch you later.......
Chookyblue.........

Sunday, April 8, 2018

The Wedding of the Year!

No need for words!










so so so funny


I have had huge problems uploading this....so sorry it is the wrong way up....
all you guys totally rock.....
Massive thanks for the best weekend...
Peg, Dale and Kath....xxx

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Well I'm Diddles
Life as been very hectic..for the past 18 months..
This year is going to be fantastic.
Once you meet me you'll never forget me ..
I driving and have 2 Co pilots jewels and fairy floss..
I'm married to Mark have 2 boys and an angel  in Paradisease
Dog named Betty new pup.
Love stitching hand and holidaying at our holiday house
Live on 5 acres and was a pig farmer but now  just have cooks.
I'm a hairdresser which is my job and my passion love meeting people and playing music for the oldies in homes with a band lots of fun ..
I'm now grand mother for the first time but I'm called Ninny...
OK that's enough .. see ya all soon ..
Bog his diddle
Hi I'm Diddles,  yep I'm late but I'll be there soon .
Life has been hectic but I'm coming.
I'm married to Mark have 2 boys 30 and 27 anot angel in paradise
A daughter in law and now a grand daughter 13 months.
I live on 5 acres outside of Singleton.
I'll tell you more when I get there.
Love talking sewing hairdressing and singing..
Big hugs wee you all sooooon๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜†
Diddles  can not put photos up as I can't remember .
Need another lesson ..
Yeah ..
I'm nearly ready
Travelling with Jewels and Fairy Floss...

and bringinget lots of love and laughter and fun.xx


Wednesday, April 4, 2018

We are ready......

Pics are all in the wrong order. Just enjoying the rum now...... 
The car was jammed full...... Saw this whirly wind on the way ..... 
Before and after..... 
Kits were finished..... Everything set up.... One or two finishing touches tomorrow and we are done..... Ready and waiting....... OMG excited..... 
Catch you later......
Chookyblue and Sonia......

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

" POP" Onions are back on the list......

Good morning everyone, not long to go now....

I just wanted to let you all know that I have another 12 jars of 
Caramelised Onions ready to go, they were sold out in no time
 when I originally posted this.....
I have updated the list below with how many of each I have in stock but
 did not want to bring it all if it was not required, 
more room for sewing supplies that way....ha ha...
I will however bring along a couple of extras of each item, 
I am  just trying to work out how many to avoid anyone missing
 out on their favourite flavour..... 
thanks to those ladies that have already emailed me their orders.
 They are all bagged up and ready to go, so if there is anyone else that wanted
 onions or would like to pre-order, please reply to this post......






"Pickled on Peisley"
Hi ladies, I’ve had a bit of a cook up over the last week, my poor shelf
was looking a bit like Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.....
And I am busy filling Easter orders, I have 11 products available
 but they are selling fast, especially the chutneys and sauces.......
I have all previous orders ready to go...... 
I have been busy packing brown paper bags tonight....
Let me know if you would like something in particular and
I’ll do my best to fill your order and pop it in a bag.....

Green Tomato Pickles 500gm $9 7
Worcestershire Sauce 250 ml $8 13
Tomato Sauce 250ml $8 15
Sweet Chilli Sauce 250ml $8 11
Caramelised Onions 300gm $8.........SOLD OUT  12
Grapefruit Marmalade 350gm $8 15
Apricot Jam 350gm $8 5
Lemon Butter 350gm $8 8
Peach and Apple Chutney 250gm $7 20
Apricot Chutney 250 gm $7 14
Banana Chutney 250gm $7 9

I hope you all had a fabulous Easter.....

Travel safe everyone and see you Thursday....

You do realise that the real reason the girls and I  with "Pickled on Peisley"
is to hide the sound of the wine bottles clinking in the back....
Blame it on the Worcestershire I say.....LOL 

Hugs Kate 

THE CHECK LIST .... TWO MORE SLEEPS.....

CHECK THAT LIST.....
You should have done all this by now but just incase.........

o  Transport - you better be organised it's too late now
o  Hair - all glammed up ready??? to late now if you didn't get organised
o  Scrubbers Block Lotto -  Two 12.5 in blocks ( 1 x white and bright, 1 x creamy classic)
o  Make it or Fake it - pretty parcel  (small gift max $15 to swap) 
o  Suitcase -    
  • DON’T FORGET THE TOOTHBRUSH and toiletries, medications
  • Comfort is Key – pack your comfy crafting casual clothes
  • Sunscreen & Hat 
  • Walking shoes - as there are plenty of walking trails if you fancy a stroll.
  • Insect Repellent
  • Torch
  • Camera 
  • something pink for dinner

o  Basic Sewing Machine tool kit -  This weekend is about Rest, Relaxation, Fun, Socialising oh and SEWING!!!!  So bring whatever you wish to work on.

o  Snacks  we know you all like to bring them, but all meals/nibbles are covered, but if you have special dietary needs then suggest you pack your favourites. otherwise its the usual
  • Beer, wine, champagne, preferred tipple
  • Sweets: Candy, Chocolate
o  Extras
  • Surge protector
  • phone chargers
  • Additional task lighting
  • Reading glasses
  • Chair cushion
  • Spending Money - we have to have a couple of shops available with some treasures for you.

o  LEAVE AT HOME 
• DETAILS of the retreat location and contact info for your loved ones, in phone coverage is poor.
Camp Cypress, 37 Lachlan Street (Show Ground), Baradine 2396
Telstra Mobile Optus mobile may also work as there is a tower but Chooky does not have optus mobile to test this out.
Chookyblue Mobile 0428 256 236



• Worries and cares to be left at home also – you’ve gone quilting!
 and now we just two more sleeps.......

looking forward to seeing you all Thursday......
 A VERY EXCITED CHOOKY AND SONIA

Monday, April 2, 2018

fairy floss

Hi all..
I'm known as 'last minute Lea'...because if it wasn't for the last minute, I would get nothing done!!...(hence my very late profile)

I'm sure I know most of you from GDTC which I went to for the past 10 years.

Chooky pecked me until I started blogging.. but that has fallen away big time!! (sorry Chooky)
My blog name fairyflossstitches came about because I was a tooth fairy (dental therapist.. now retired)..and I loved floss.. (as in thread!!).. (also dental floss)haha

I live in Muswellbrook and also have a farm at Barraba.. where I go to play with my cows and am out of touch with rest of the world.

Married to Michael and have 3 gorgeous girls 33, 30 and 27..soon to be a granny for the 1st time!!..also have another wedding coming up!!

I have stitched forever and go with the motto.. a stitch a day stops my whole life from unravelling!!
.... well its cheaper than therapy!

Can't wait till our little get together... its sooooo close now...
see you all soon Xx Lea

some memories of Nundles past...




















Sunday, April 1, 2018

weather.......

Truly so not happy.................
SOOOOOO we picked April so it would be a bit nicer...............cooler...........boy am i so wrong this year............its still just horrible warm weather with no rain.........not that I want rain while we are in Baradine but i'm over feeding stock..........
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ANYWAY............
temps are going to be between 
29-33 during the day
13-18 over night.......
so warm days but nice nights............its ok we have air con........
well it will be a deg or two cooler than I usually get at home but max 26 would have been much better............
For those of you from cooler climates.............sorry I tried I really did............
A very disappointed.......Chookyblue........:(

You just never know….

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better to be safe…..!!!!!!

Getting excited…….


Baradine

Whats in Baradine..............
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So when you get to Baradine if you want to have a look in the main street before you head up to Camp Cypress it won't take too long.............or if you need get some lunch etc.........
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The main street is one short block......... 
Sadly the newsagents shut last year but the papers/lotto are available at the Baradine Cafe aka Emmy Lou's Eatery.........
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Lunch is available at the Cafe or at Freckles Cafe. 
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Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre is worth a look. They have a great display. 
Also there is an exhibition in the boardroom and hall. Full Bloom - mixture of art, photography, poetry.....I'm hoping to see this on Thursday morning too......

Supermarket has a bottle shop with it.........atm machine if you need cash.......

Chemist - does not open on the weekend

Fuel is available til Sat lunch not sure about Sunday. 

Baradine Local Aboriginal Lands Council office. Not sure of there opening hours but it if open they have a good small display worth a look at..........

Second hand shop directly opposite the supermarket in some old sheds.............never know what you may find.........

or you can go to either of the pubs for a drink..............

WOOHOO.........daylights savings has ended.......
Happy Easter everyone......don't eat too much chocolate.....

weather report tomorrow but it's not looking cold.......or even cool.........
probably 18-32

OMG its only 4 sleeps..........

Catch you later.........Chookyblue.............