On Your High Nelly! Rust is a colour...right?

I got a new bike. It is called a High Nelly. Here it is...it is rust coloured. Nice isn't it?

I also got a matching gents version for Paul. His is blue with fetching rust details. Green with envy ye' all are because of our blue/rust coloured bikes.

 

They are original 1940's//50's ones known here as High Nellys. Stored for decades in someones shed in County Kildare. I wanted them to do a project for the cottage garden and one for Angie's and Catherine's gardens.  I have another one stashed up in Leitrim. This is how I see them turning out. Will keep you posted as to progress. What colours do you think? I can get any colour to spray paint them. Just can't make up my mind.

 

 

Winning Pearls

My sister, Teeda in Canada sent me photos of these divine pieces of jewellery she made for a competition. Aren't they super? Her hand crafted jewellery is amazing. See her blog on my sidebar Beadiva

The one below is called Ripples

 

...and this one is called Pearl on a Wire. I really hope they win. They are beautiful. Gotta love pearls girls!

Shaggy Shadow Dog Story

Look who moved in next door. A puppy pomeranian. She is adorable but at only three months old she is has been traumatised and is terrified of people. She was bought by a family whose 2 year old child was very rough with her. It lasted for a few weeks and my neighbour offered to take her to save her. She trembles and runs from people. 

I hope she finds she can trust people and I did my bit for the cause by giving her lots of cuddles. She seemed to like it but then went back to being so afraid. Poor little thing. She does not have a name yet.  I think she should be called Shadow but my neighbour says that as the westie is called Fred then this one has to be called.....wait for it....GINGER! Fabulous.

 

My neighbour had just got a westie pup a few weeks ago and this little thing totally shadows his every move. It is so cute to see - it seems as if they move as one but it is so sad too.  I'm sure she was taken too early from her mother and is looking for a substitute.

This is Freddie the westie she follows everywhere.

When I had her in and put her on the floor she tried to shadow my dogs, each one in turn. They were not impressed and ran upstairs where she could not follow and then she tried to shadow the cat. Ah, so sad. I'll keep you updated on her progress.

You might have noticed I put a blonde rinse in my hair. Not permanent one though. It will wash out with next shampoo. It is taking so long to grow out my grey I got fedup looking at half grey and half blonde. Neither here not there. Also, it has surprised me to see (and you can see it here) that some of my roots are growing out dark! I can't win can I?

Thanks so much to Josie of Skysillysite who gave me this fab award.

 

I have been trying to get it into my sidebar. Any Typepadders out there who know how to add this?

I get to pass it on to five blogs so here goes:

The Balancing Kiwi

The Old Schoolhouse

Irish Cottage Dreams

AngelMc

Margie Loves Wool

No special rules, just enjoy.

 

 

Recessionista/Fashionista! That's Me.

I am on a spending diet/budget (self imposed - I am not allowed buy any clothes this month) (everything else is fair game)

But....Tesco's - bless 'em gave me a little help (every little helps!) as they were almost giving away clothes yesterday. Two lovely plain sweaters for only £10.....10 FOR TWO? YEAH.

How could I resist? Could you? Would you? No, of course not.

I gave them a unique look by pinning on the gorgeous hand crafted pin that Twiggy made for me

.... and then I knit a huge Peony flower for the other one.

Pic shows me trying to look not guilty at breaking my own rules. It is a look that says " No - really, there I was - minding my own business in Tesco's when this vicious blue jumper mugged me, jumped over my head and refused to leave"

 

I made it using a pattern from that great book "A Hundred Flowers to Knit and Crochet"  I have seen this book on a lot of your blogs. I must say I love it and this is the second flower I have made from it.

 

Who would have thought such fun and fashion could be had for a few euro...and guilt free too as they don't even count as breaking my diet/budget!

I know that is real womens' logic but hey...I am that woman!

 

 

Comments

[Tracey]

Those bikes are FANTASTIC! They will look brilliant in any colour. Love the jumpers too! XXX

[Colleen]

Well, for one , I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bikes! And I can't wait to see the finished projects!

The poor little pup..if anyone can let it feel the love, you, my dear, are the one!

your hair looks great..just be patient.

Love flowers! I am reading a book about sort of a fabric origami flower out of 3 inch fabric squares..if I ever complete one , I show you.

Have a great week and keep finding those bargains :-)

[Judit Sarkozi]

Hi, Pam, Your flower badge os great!!! I love it!
Your blog is fantastic! Thank you for your visiting in my blog.
Hugs: Judit from Hungary

[Twiggy]

Your flower pin is lovely. The bikes are great, I think purple is the colur for them or perhaps pale blue. what a cute doggy
twiggy x

[Lorraine]

Oh so much to comment on. Your sister is very talented, the necklaces are beautiful.

It amazes me that some people just don't think when getting a dog/puppy. Hopefully your friend can restore the little ones faith in the human species!

The bikes, well they are just perfect - I would probably have to paint one blue - to remind me of the lovely blue skies we have been having, especially if we are in for a long winter like you predicted in your other post.

Surely as the jumpers came from Mr T's then they are groceries? ;-) I too have that wonderful book, but am yet to make anything from it. Seem to have so much on the go at the moment and can't keep up.

Oh you've given me an award - my first - thank you! Now have to work out what to do.

[Margie]

Hi Pam, the high Nellie is great, I think you should go for the blue of your new jumper and your flowers are really splendid and conjure up the feeling of autumn time in Ireland. I love Ginger and hope she settles in well and can learn to trust. That book of knitted and crochet flowers is now on my must have list. The CS find as usual is perfect. Your really have an eye for the bargains and for special items. Hugs, Margie.

[silver bracelet]

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[Johnner]

I got a High Nelly from the back of a house I was working on. I think it could be a childs one as it is a little bit small but not too small for me to ride. It is very rusty but other wise not in to bad nick could you help me as to where i could get parts for it as i want to bring it back to its former glory. I can assure this is a genuine message. Everyone else thinks I'm mad but I cant wait to get it up and running.

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