Retirement's pretty good really, once everyone else gets used to the idea that you haven't got 24 hours a day to spend servicing them. When that happens (wish) you may (and only may!!) have the time to enjoy what you retired for. We're still dreaming

 

Photography has come out on top of Steve's hobbies - the music comes and goes but it's usually just for a bit of chilling' in the lounge, rather than making CD's. He still makes the odd soundtrack for the AV presentations. It's all a matter of how to use the time - don't dismiss anyone that tells you there aren't enough hours in the day. It's a fact of life. There are a few images in Steve's Gallery if you're up for it and some music to dull the senses while you browse.

Viv's involved in web based groups with her textile activities (getting to be more mixed media lately), as well as producing rompers and sailor suits. What a lass!! There are some examples in Viv's Gallery for you to see.

We're involved with internet based groups, because we've struggled to find a group of like minded people in the area, who want to be more creative with photography / textiles / art / craft activities; who want to try something new and learn from each other and who want to enjoy sharing and learning from each-other.

Spring is behind us now and summer's getting settled in, so there's lots to do in the garden. The shrubs, and trees that were finished by last winter's frosts have now been replaced - they'll take a few years to fill some of the gaps, but they should be worth it. The lawns need mowing, the weeds are growing and we've started trimming the hedges again. It keeps us out of mischief.

 

 

Have a look in the galleries. There are a few new images and samples of Viv's creations which you may find interesting

Things are really very good and getting better (and we've found even more very interesting wines - don't underestimate LIDL for some real surprises). So whatever you do......

Keep smiling

                                 Viv and Steve

You can contact us on steve.estill@virgin.net or viv.estill@virgin.net - We deleted the e-mail page due to too much junk. We're in the phone book too.

Viv has blogs at www.tyketextiles.blogspot.com and www.stitchestill.blogspot.com

Steve has blogs at www.estillstills.blogspot.com and www.wortdego.blogspot.com