tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post160007902417952673..comments2023-12-23T08:33:56.895+00:00Comments on JuliaCrossland: Crochet and Relaxing TimesJulia Crossland Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09882769819060746645noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-16329814731767607642011-06-07T23:09:14.097+01:002011-06-07T23:09:14.097+01:00You hit the nail right on the head with this:'...You hit the nail right on the head with this:<br>'....loading up my proverbial little ship with far too much Stuff and then wondering why it starts to leak and sink.'<br>We all do it though don't we?<br>You are right - peaceful stuff is required at such times and you are very lucky to have beautiful places on your doorstep. Thank you for sharing the photos.Annie and Lynhttp://www.rosiepink.typepad.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-7203561304034482022011-06-06T00:00:24.408+01:002011-06-06T00:00:24.408+01:00I guess what i do to relax a bit is sit quietly an...I guess what i do to relax a bit is sit quietly and read about how other good people around the world relax...as it doesn't seem very relaxed in my little world of late. So thank you for a moment of bliss in Yorkshire... if you'll excuse me now... i must attend to my overloaded, leaking, sinking little ship. :))))Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10229439546427952540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-58307438057825546882011-06-05T11:33:28.094+01:002011-06-05T11:33:28.094+01:00If I am already on overload then doing something e...If I am already on overload then doing something else - even if I like that thing, just adds to the stress. So what do I do. I do nothing. We are human beings not human doings after all. If it is all too much then just stop - it really is that simple!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-42254713992136368632011-06-04T20:40:57.965+01:002011-06-04T20:40:57.965+01:00It looks a beautiful place to live and I'm alw...It looks a beautiful place to live and I'm always interested to see what you're making.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14558136842116499641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-84313717484161970312011-06-04T20:21:16.134+01:002011-06-04T20:21:16.134+01:00A lovely post again, the scenery looks just beauti...A lovely post again, the scenery looks just beautiful around you... I grew up on a North Yorkshire moortop and do sometimes miss the solitude and the views for miles around with no one and nothing to spoil it. Hope you are enjoying the rest of your weekend xx<br>p.s have started on my crochet journey! Well I have made one wonky square so far but it's definitely a start! ;)Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09849651744135031680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-9949082711171477262011-06-04T19:00:25.289+01:002011-06-04T19:00:25.289+01:00I am so overwhelmed at the moment Julia that I did...I am so overwhelmed at the moment Julia that I didn't know if I had already commented on this post! I am glad that you are taking time out to relax and unwind. I feel as though I am being spun at the moment so I try to be still and remember to BREATHE!!! xSimonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-61382451701616992052011-06-04T01:00:44.528+01:002011-06-04T01:00:44.528+01:00Your scarf looks lovely! Here's what I like to...Your scarf looks lovely! Here's what I like to do to unwind... look at blogs such as yours! "Gentle on the eyes and the soul and a pleasure to visit", that is what you wrote about a village that you visited, but I wrote it down in my inspiration journal because I liked it so much!<br>Cheers! KayKay Guestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-20071757937527803462011-06-03T20:38:56.717+01:002011-06-03T20:38:56.717+01:00Crochet and nature, what good food for the soul.Ca...Crochet and nature, what good food for the soul.<br>Carol xxCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10811673280675153792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-32631598852384489052011-06-03T19:02:36.142+01:002011-06-03T19:02:36.142+01:00I think a lot of people are like you and swamp the...I think a lot of people are like you and swamp themselves with things and then need to chill and earth themselves again. I love photography to chill our and relaxing music, I also love most arty crafty things too - enjoy this time and hold it in your thoughts when life speeds up again. xxxScented Sweetpeashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03836203205845306983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-5413895987903294402011-06-03T18:10:27.024+01:002011-06-03T18:10:27.024+01:00I enjoy reading your posts about your ways to wind...I enjoy reading your posts about your ways to wind down, they always make me feel calm and relaxed! I like to feel warm when I feel stressed and love to sit in my conservatory early in the morning in PJs with a proper cup of coffee, listening to the radio and doing a spot of crochet. <br><br>I love the colours for your shawl the pink will be beautiful! <br><br>Nicki xxx home bird xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569770144344942918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-72240611767881445852011-06-03T18:00:27.485+01:002011-06-03T18:00:27.485+01:00That book is amazing! I love the colours you have ...That book is amazing! I love the colours you have chosen for your scarf.<br><br><a href="http://www.sandiegocamobilenotary.com" rel="nofollow">San Diego Mobile Notary</a>Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10343195829506223682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-31017149488039557482011-06-03T16:51:02.429+01:002011-06-03T16:51:02.429+01:00A lovely relaxing post, Julia. It's so good to...A lovely relaxing post, Julia. It's so good to stop and enjoy our surroundings rather than always rushing and never taking the time. Your pictures are very soothing, and I love the yarn colours. Have a lovely weekend.<br>Helen xHelen Philippshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-10979050680376723982011-06-03T14:21:36.054+01:002011-06-03T14:21:36.054+01:00Hello Julia! I'm happy to hear that you are en...Hello Julia! I'm happy to hear that you are enjoying your lovely crochet outside! That scarf is going to be so beautiful! I tried to began one in spring but it didn't work well...perhaps I follow yours in autumn. You are living in very beautiful place - river and everything looks just fantastic!<br>xxx TejeTejehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16737386960364740858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-37550373251422450812011-06-03T13:30:24.467+01:002011-06-03T13:30:24.467+01:00How lovely to have a beautiful river like that at ...How lovely to have a beautiful river like that at the bottom of your garden!<br>Your shawl is looking lovely, I agree nothing like working with yarn to relax, that's what I would do too!!greenrabbitdesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12562034074399686544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-91987297866593697752011-06-03T13:19:38.621+01:002011-06-03T13:19:38.621+01:00Bliss! Sounds perfect to me! CxBliss! Sounds perfect to me! CxCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03201036278616877565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-44297969858055278322011-06-03T12:40:23.630+01:002011-06-03T12:40:23.630+01:00Ahh Julia it sounds lovely. But where is the sound...Ahh Julia it sounds lovely. But where is the sound of the children arguing haha. It looks so relaxing. I think I must get that book as I have done the flowers from it. What do you think of the rest of it? I love the colours you have picked for your scarf. Beautiful. xHazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391187914615955281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-82488972908545592022011-06-03T12:19:51.007+01:002011-06-03T12:19:51.007+01:00That book is amazing isn't it! I love making t...That book is amazing isn't it! I love making the japanese flowers.<br>Have a good weekend,<br>Esther.Happy in redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02197718655984721646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-11519077228888772122011-06-03T12:14:55.807+01:002011-06-03T12:14:55.807+01:00I love the colours you have chosen for your scarf....I love the colours you have chosen for your scarf. Funnily enough, I have found that a trip to London is a great recharger - which might seem bizarre, but I have plenty of peace, quiet and beautiful countryside at home - and my work, as I work from home. So getting right away gives me a break - a trip to the V&A yesterday was a real treat, and I always appreciate the beautiful place we live all the more when I come back from the big smoke. And realize that my life is not nearly as stressful as it would be if I live and worked in London ...<br><br>Pomona xPomonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18399181139470676975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-29942933267564297282011-06-03T12:11:55.201+01:002011-06-03T12:11:55.201+01:00How fabulous to have a river at the bottom of your...How fabulous to have a river at the bottom of your garden! I love the sound of water trickling or rushing, so I think that anywhere near the sound or sight of water is so relaxing..and joyful. Lovely crocheting by the way..it's going to be a beautiful scarf.Naturally Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-79263244105191881562011-06-03T11:56:33.771+01:002011-06-03T11:56:33.771+01:00Luckily for me, I don't have a life that gets ...Luckily for me, I don't have a life that gets full or one that necessitates finding some way to unwind. But I love to listen to meditative music, I have one of Chesil Beach and love the water over shingle noise. I also love to sit in the summerhouse, listen to the birds in the garden and swifts flying overhead. I have an active mind, and find it hard to stop thinking. So just slowing the breathing, allowing myself to drift off to sleep for twenty minutes is enough of a recharge.Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730681978813655624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-84389262377846856252011-06-03T11:49:54.740+01:002011-06-03T11:49:54.740+01:00A river at the bottom of your garden! :)) Perfect ...A river at the bottom of your garden! :)) Perfect weather today to sit and crochet accompanied by the peaceful trickle of water.xxJessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17593348601123003194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-79161474415405430302011-06-03T11:45:20.963+01:002011-06-03T11:45:20.963+01:00It's good to know that you are getting back on...It's good to know that you are getting back on an even keel Julia. Taking time to appreciate what goes on around you is one of the best things you can do to relax and unwind. And you do live in a most beautiful county.Toffeeapplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360402718334272692noreply@blogger.com