I haven’t been writing recently, but I have been doing. So, as a gentle return to blogging, I thought we could catch up by means of some pictures…
I worked on Mr Snail’s scarf:
He says it’s not long enough yet
I finished a blanket for the Denmark Farm charity raffle:
A bright blanket
I got the lovely feather picture framed:
Feather by Anne Lawson
I bought two new (recycled plastic) compost bins to replace the wooden ones that had rotted in our very wet garden:
Two 330l compost bins
We emptied our dog poo composter…
Empty bin
the content was odourless and the only identifiable ingredient was wood shavings
more on this in an up coming post
I made some more scrunchies and gave a couple away (which I forgot to photograph)
Progress on the current scrunchie
I taught an ecology course… creatively
Plan for the world vegetation mixing desk
I finished another blanket for the raffle, using squares donated by Jenny from Simply Hooked
lovely lap blanket – thank you, Jenny
I baked cakes, made waffles, roasted vegetables, turned my cheese, walked the dogs, took another huge bag to the local charity shop, tended the chickens and did the day job (scientific editing)… and I made a difficult decision which I then acted upon. So, onwards and upwards…. normal service is now resumed!
The Snail of Happiness 
Wild Daffodil
/ March 1, 2015That is quite a list!!! A very warm pat on the back!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 1, 2015Thank you…there were probably other things too, but age has an effect on the memory!
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Wild Daffodil
/ March 2, 2015I know the feeling!
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Nanette
/ March 1, 2015I’m very interested to hear more about the poo composter. Love your bright blanket. You have accomplished a lot……..I love when I’ve been thinking I’ve not done very much and then tick off the list and realise I’ve been quite productive after all lol
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 1, 2015There is a post about the composting here: https://thesnailofhappiness.com/2013/08/12/dog-poo-experiments/
but I’m planning to write more very soon
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nanacathy2
/ March 1, 2015Love the blankets , feel exhausted just reading your post.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 1, 2015I’m now relaxing with a glass of wine!!
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Wild Daffodil
/ March 2, 2015Well deserved!
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wscottling
/ March 1, 2015That’s a lot!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 1, 2015Oh, and I mended the washing machine too (although it only needed an new inlet pipe to cure the leak)
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katechiconi
/ March 1, 2015So, silent, but not at all still… You’ve been very busy, and we are delighted to have you back. I’m sure you know this, but you can run a special dog poo worm farm as well, so long as you give them some green waste as well. Lots of people don’t realise you don’t have to put the stuff in the bin… Not that we have a dog right now, but I’m looking forward to your post on the subject.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 1, 2015I tried the worm approach, but it didn’t work well with my set-up… it’s always good to have options, though… anything rather than simply binning!
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bristolcrochet
/ March 1, 2015Gosh you’ve been busy 🙂 Does dog poo composting also work for cat poo? I’m going to wander over to your post to find out now x
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 1, 2015I think it should, although if you are using a littler tray, you’d need biodegradable litter – wood or paper by preference, to act as a carbon source.
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bristolcrochet
/ March 1, 2015Ooh, we already use a biodegradable flushable litter, but I don’t flush it as I heard rumours it’s bad for sealions. I’ll have to look into a composting bin. Great post, thanks
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davidprosser
/ March 1, 2015Not long enough???? Is Jon trying to rival Dr.Who? Both th blankets are quite stunning, you obviously have been a busy little bee.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 1, 2015I think he would happily accept a replica Doctor Who scarf!
xxx hugs xxx
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writinghouse
/ March 1, 2015I used to have a very, very long scarf but I left it in a galaxy far far away in a different sci-fi franchise…
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 1, 2015sorry… this one is very low-tech!
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thecontentedcrafter
/ March 1, 2015I love the scarf pattern – I think Mr Writinghouse will look most dashing!! You have been very busy – I am always impressed when after a long silence a whole pile of different projects go up and there is all the evidence of a most happy and industrious life! Good job on it all – I love the way you finish off the squares and make anything fit and seem right at home. Inspirational!! The scrunchies are simply lovely! I have one tucked around my ponytail now and look rather dashing if I do say so myself! I’m looking forward to finding out more about the poo too! 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 2, 2015Poo post coming soon!
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kcg1974
/ March 1, 2015Welcome back. So enchanted with the framed feather picture. Love it!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 2, 2015It is such a lovely picture – coloured pencil and water colour – from a fantastic artist
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kcg1974
/ March 2, 2015Beautifully talented. One of my very favorite mediums….pencil & watercolor. Impossible to capture the same using a computer. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice piece of work
/ March 2, 2015Great to read a post from you again. Love everything you make, and also am DYING to read more about recycling pet droppngs. hahaha 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 2, 2015Who’d have thought we’d all be so interested in poo!
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KerryCan
/ March 2, 2015I have two cautionary words for Mr. Snail–Isadora Duncan. You’ve been so productive that I can almost forgive your blogging silence! It all looks wonderful–cozy, beautifully crafted, sustainable!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 2, 2015We’ll be keeping well away from open-topped cars!
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Lori Fontanes
/ March 2, 2015You’ve been a very busy bee!!!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 2, 2015I don’t think I’m capable of ‘doing nothing’ for any appreciable length of time!!
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Lori Fontanes
/ March 3, 2015The secret to a happy life, right?
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iamsimplyhooked
/ March 2, 2015So so glad that you managed to make something from the squares – I think the black border really helps draw it all together. Well done you
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 2, 2015Everyone loves the colours… you might like to look at some of the comments here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1068555486492849&set=gm.412857508875728&type=1&theater
Thank you so much for your donation. I would also add that they were a joy to put together – beautiful work and lovely colours, Jenny
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narf77
/ March 2, 2015And I thought “I” was busy! I made a dead fish hat and a very strange baby hat and have studied like crazy to get on top of my game in the most unfamiliar territory of software mastering. As a natural Luddite it was very hard. Here’s to productive years, turning of cheeses and sharing that dog poo composter post ASAP 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 2, 2015Soon… I just had some mealworms to discuss first today!!
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narf77
/ March 3, 2015Emm…tasty 😉
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katythenightowl
/ March 2, 2015Wow, Jan, you really have been ‘doing’ haven’t you? 🙂
I love the scarf, and I’m pretty sure you can never have one that’s too long!
The two blankets look amazing (and I’ve got a bag of 6″ squares here, if you’d like them to make another one?).
The feather looks even more amazing now it’s framed properly – it’s wonderful, isn’t it? 🙂
I read your post about ‘doganure’ (I love the new word!), and could have done with this knowledge back in the days when we had 9 dogs! Lol
I love the scrunchies, too, especially as these were one of the first things I attempted to crochet when I was first learning how to 🙂
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Sarah
/ March 2, 2015Hmmm snail, I detect ‘frantic activity in the face of extreme stress’ now that I know you have moved past that point, I (as a Doctor, like you) prescribe a period of a little less human doing and a little more human being, will all love, S xxxx
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 3, 2015Ah, how well you know me!
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gentlestitches
/ March 3, 2015congrats on your decision being behind you and on all your hard work. ❤
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The Twisted Yarn
/ March 3, 2015Goodness, not MUCH done, then?!! And HOW long a scarf is Mr Snail demanding? It is a rather splendid scarf, though.
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