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The Hunter's Moon

Hello Friends!

Last night, October 17th saw the sky filled with the full Hunter's Moon which also happened to be one of four supermoons in 2024.

The name Hunter's Moon is applied to the full moon that falls during the month of October and was so named because the month of October was generally spent hunting meat and preserving it for the coming months of winter that lay ahead.  Hunter's Moon originates from the Anglo Saxons but prevails in other cultures under different names such as Freezing Moon, Falling Leaves Moon, or Seed Fall Moon.

Last night's full moon was also a supermoon meaning the moon was in very close proximity to Earth and appeared up to 30% bigger and brighter in the sky.  It coincides with the high Spring Tides and storm force winds of up to 75mph or greater anticipated, so there is bound to be localized flooding and damage with the ensuing tidal surges.

Thank you everyone for your wishes over my finger which is healing well, and I've been able to start doing a little crocheting again, with care.

Until next time, 

Stay safe, stay well

Debbie xx

Then There Was Blood

Hello Friends!

I've been at a standstill for a few days having stupidly sliced open the top of my middle finger with a very sharp blade.  It was one of those stupid things that can, and often does, happen to anyone.  As with most incidents involving sharp implements and fingers, there was blood.  The first thing I had to do was stop the bleeding before I could even think about opening the First Aid Kit one handed!  Once the bleeding stopped, I sterilized the cut with Tea Tree oil and covered it with a dressing, mainly to protect it from reopening. A day later I was happy to remove the dressing, but it brought a sharp halt to my crafting and making of things.  After all, I didn't want to reopen the cut and get blood on my makes!

As I mentioned earlier, I've just taught myself to crochet and am making a poncho, which was coming along nicely until the cutting of my finger.  I've just about finished up the first ball, the poncho is now about 6" deep.  One ball down, two to go!  It's taking an eternity, and the weather is getting colder and I want to wear it!

Last night, the film adaptation of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was on.  It's okay, but not a patch on the book.  I won't say anything more unless you're waiting to either view or read.

Since I last wrote, I've had both my seasonal 'flu and Covid vaccinations, ten days apart.  It's worrying to read the rate at which the new variant of Covid is spreading and already putting strain on the NHS with hospital admissions.  Time to start wearing a mask again, I do think.

Until next time

Stay safe, stay well

Debbie xx