Wednesday 29 April 2009

Just before I head off to "The Desert"!!

Well, here I go, ready or not! On Friday I'm getting on a plane bound for Abu Dhabi & I still have so much I really should be doing...not least of which is filling a total of 46...yes, 46 jars with differing things like gherkins, onions, peaches, cherries ....the list goes on!! I have, at least, sourced the jars, but to be quite honest the thought of starting to fill them all is NOT filling me with enthusiasm!!
I'm really quite pleased to be escaping the mini sweatshop in a day or so! My middle daughter & I are off to inflict ourselves on the youngest daughter who is living & working out in Al Ain. At the minute the temperature there is up in the high 50's...I really believe I'm going to melt, even though I'm a true sun-worshipper (with the sun damaged skin to prove it!! :-)) )
I have been desperately trying to clear my workshop of all my "UFO's" before I leave & one of them was a basket that consisted only of some straw & a few asparagus spears! As I had been working on asparagus, I forced myself to finish it with the addition of some aubergines! Well worth the effort...I just LOVE it & I really can't make up my mind whether or not to put it up for sale as I just know that I probably won't force myself to make more fiddly asparagus for another couple of years!

11 comments:

kimsminiatures said...

Linda this is lovely. I would have a hard time parting with it. Your work it truly amazing. I just hate when real life gets in the way of my miniature one Lol Have fun with your girls. Mini hugs!

Mags Cassidy said...

A really lovely piece, Linda.
Have a super time and we want to hear all about it when you return!

Debbie said...

Linda I hope you have a wonderful Holiday.
Love the basket..

Sumaiya Mehreen said...
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Sumaiya Mehreen said...

I say, keep it for yourself! (unless you were going to give it to me ... in which case, carry on) :D

Have fun at your daughter's...don't forget the sunscreen :)

rosanna said...

Enjoy your trip and your daughter, As for the asparugus...you must keep for yourself an ina reasonable amoun of time make some new ones for your fans.I love this basket.

Linda Carswell said...

Hi Linda,
Some things are "keepers" and I think this has to be one of those, it is wonderful!!!

Have a safe and happy holiday....is "the one who shall remain nameless"...not going too?

Regards, Linda

Laura said...

I also think that you should keep it for yourself! Have a lovely holiday and be careful with the sun or I'll shout at you the next tiem I see you!

Laura.

Meli Abellán said...

I agree with the rest, keep it for yourself! I'm love your works.
Meli

linsminis said...

Thank you everyone...I'm keeping it!!
48 hrs & I'm enjoying some sun & hopefully some good food & wine!! See you all soon...keep up the good work! You never know, if I can remember my login details I might get a post up while I'm away..but my memory's not great.....
Mini hugs to you all xxxxxxxxxxx

Daisy said...

Perfect!I liked very!