Library and sharing a skill- quilting

Have managed to drag myself along to the local library to get some books on quilting to find that it is all change at the library.  You can now take out 20 books if you want to although I don't know how you would carry so many books.  Borrowing and returning is now all self service like self service at the supermarket.
You've got to wonder what the poor librarians think with all this automated what is their job all about?
After my library visit went to a friends house who showed me how to do log cabin quilting which was very enjoyable and started me off on my next craft making project.

Turkish Massage

I was very keen to go to a Turkish Haman to have a soap massage but could not find anyone that was willing to go to one with me.  I asked my new Turkish neighbour who agreed to take me but not locally as she said they were all "piss" dirty in Turkish.
On the day before my last day in Turkey we went to a five star hotel called Blue Moon in Sagur near Maveshir.
It is a lovely hotel and the haman was beautiful first we went in the sauna to remove toxins especially if you smoke which we don't but was still swaeting madly.  Then out for a cool shower and into the steam room, this was way too hot for me and I could only manage a few minutes before being led into the haman and having buckets of hot water thrown over me.
The masseur convinced me it was perfectly safe no men allowed and I was persuaded to remove my bikini top. As it was it was only myself S and the masseuse so it was fine.
I lay down on the marble slab to be rubbed vigourly with a rough glove to remove dead and dirty skin more buckets of water then I was covered in soap and massaged which was strangely creamy and lovely.
S got the camera to take my picture covered in bubbles then more buckets of water.
I sat up to have my hair washed while being clasped to the bosom of the masseuse which felt strangely like having your hair washed by your Mum but not un pleasant then more buckets of water until shockingly the last one which eas Freeeezing brrrrr.
i was then taken to the relaxation room for a face mask to be applied wrapped up given apple tea and left to relax for a few minutes. bliss
Lastly I had an aroma- therapy massage but included a medical massage on my knee as it was painful which appeared to be something like germolene but was strangely hot then cold.
Suitably pummeled and cleaned I lay for a few minutes to relax and recover but it was absolutely lovely.
i was glad i went to a posher one instead of the local ones nad it was also like having a spa day in Turkey

squares blanket

Decided I would start and complete my blanket in Turkey the wool is inexpensive and I have plenty of time on my hands so instead of just playing games on my ipod, I knitted away for nearly all of the five weeks I was there.
I made 30 squares about 12 inches by 12 inches in pinks and purples arranged them in a pattern and then completed the marathon task of sewing them all together about two days before i was due to leave.
I think it looks really lovely and will be very cosy when watching TV or lounging around on the cooler evening. I may add a rib around the edges next time I go but it is finished really.
I also found it a great distraction from wanting to eat snacks like chocolate and crisps so hope it will help me with my target to lose some weight.
Have more squares that my Mum and sister have made me so am going to join them together to make another blanket here for the summerhouse.

Outdoor Cinema

We had a mini version of an outdoor cinema in Turkey on our roof terrace wrapped up in a sheet to keep the mosquitos at bay.
We watched our favourite film The Holiday on the laptop with shared headphones and drinks.
Very enjoyalbe me DH and Mr Napkin head- just love you Jude Law

Outdoor Cinema

I couldn't get to see mamma Mia at Dulwich picture Gallery last year but was able to go with my daughter and good friend to see Hairspray at Dulwich picture Gallery.
We arrived early with chairs sweets and drinks in a bag as well as warm clothes despite it being an August evening it was quite chilly.
There were various stalls for food and drink and a special stall where you could get your hair done in a beehive which I did.  Lots of people had come in fancy dress as characters from hairspray and we wished we had too but next year will definitely do depending on what it is.
Jenny Eclair awarded prizes for best costume and best beehive and I won a prize in the raffle- a flask.
There was a dancing lesson to dance along to one of the songs but not the lyrics which we were hoping for but never mind it was great fun and we will definitely go again next year.
Had a spare ticket so just gave it away to someone waiting in the queue they offered money but I refused. !st RAK

Making a patchwork Quilt

My next making project is to make a patchwork quilt.  i have an idea to make an inspiring quilt for myself or my friend's daughter who is ill with some panels that have inspiring messages on it nothing boring though.
I sorta got the idea from a talking book i have about a signature quilt and watching The Waltons where the mother was ill and her friends all made a quilt for her with get well messages on so just have to think of some good messages to put on it.
like: You always had the power
        Love and gentle hugs
        Got enough spoons
        Peace and love
        This too will pass
       Pacing is the key
       Stay inside your energy envelope. 

Will have to do a little research
May start with a baby quilt with welcome messages on it though.  Small will be easier.

Last Day 1001 days 28th November 2011

I was just wondering how long I had left to do this challenge and thought  I would be able to find a countdown gadget to add to it but to no avail.

Anyway after doing a little search I realise I have until  28th November 2011 to complete my challenge so maybe can - relax for just a little.  panic over

Visit library 5 Times

I don't know why i am having difficulty completing this unless it is becasue it is something I think I ought to do rather than something I really want to do.
I tried to go to the library in Turkey but couldn't find it but I am now going to find a few famous libraries to go to like the British Library and any others that may be more interesting than just the local.

Listen to All songs on Ipod

Have now listened to every song on my Ipod from A to Z sometimes I got a very strange mix from classical to belly dancing music to 60's to modern.
Some I hated some I loved some I wondered why I had one version not another but it was an interesting experience.
I will add my favourites soon on a seperate post and I was also inspired to create a Desert Island Disc List from my absolute favourites after listening to the deset island disc podcasts.

Random Acts of Kindness

As i can't complete my rice challenge to freerice I have decided to do at least five random acts of kindness instead.
Nothing really planned but if an oppurtunity arrises I will just step up and do.
So my second one was that I was in Tesco Metro and if you had a Santander card it wasn't working at the till. I had a different card but another young girl didn't so I just paid for her shopping it was about £10 so no big deal., She offered to pay me back but I just said don't bother just pass it on sometime if you see someone in need.

Drive open Top Sports Car

While we were in Turkey in September we hired a very old jeep and went sight seeing in it.  The roads were rough and the jeep was even rougher so I only drove it for a very short way but it was enough to fulfill my ambition.
The wind in my hair DH by my side and beautiful countryside around us.  Thrilling.
OK not exactly open top "sports" car but good enough no complaints from me- one day an e type jag