Postscript

 
Goodness, doesn't time fly. Here we are September 2011 and I see that I stopped blogging in June 2009.

I kept the blog open as I thought I might come back one day but it just didn't seem to happen. So I've finally decided to stop paying my fee to Typepad but they tell me that the blog will still be up and as I still get a lot of traffic (amazingly) and emails (more amazingly) it feels right to leave it up and running for a while. But before I switch off, and can never post again, I thought I'd just do a little Postscript for old times sakes - you know, to see what I've been missing and to answer some of those questions I've been asked.

Some of you have been wondering where we're at - what I've been doing in all this time. Well (quick think over two years), we've all grown and aged somewhat. Tom and I celebrated out twentieth wedding anniversary on September 7th*, Amber will be eighteen in October and I will be fifty in November - on 11.11.11 in fact - feels auspicious that date!

 
I've been reading a lot, baking as always and I really got into crochet in the last couple of years. I started off by making a few cushions:

 

and then I started working on a blanket, inspired by Attic 24, which I'm making for Amber to take to Uni next year (christened the college blanket). It's nearly done and will be double bed size:

 

I still make the odd Waldorf doll:

 
and other bits and bobs but not as frantically as I did before. I try to make a few things leading up to Christmas to sell on Etsy:

 
Life's different these days with the children all being older - Rohan is now 15 and Raj nearly 12 and they are all more independent and in fact I'm having some 'me' time finally and I joined a study group last year where we're reading 'Theosophy' by Rudolf Steiner. Will probably start going to Yoga too with Amber as she needs to do some form of relaxation as this year is quite demanding.

So that's where we are. There are aspects of blogging that I really miss - the being part of a community, getting comments and replying, starting new friendships. But I have to say I do not miss the pressure of thinking about what to write and the constant going about with a camera to capture each moment. I was asked to write a craft column for Juno magazine a couple of years ago and I did three and then stopped. I found it really hard not knowing who was reading and what they thought about what I'd written. It was lovely being in print but I found the lack of interaction with my readers hard. It was like blogging but without the benefits.

Anyway, that's about all for now. Au Revoir, as they say.

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Listen to this (or read it, rather):

* On our anniversary we had a family day out in Lewes and as we were leaving I suddenly remembered that Berwick Church was nearby. It was painted by some of the Bloomsbury Set and I'd always wanted to see it. So I managed to persuade the children that they'd enjoy it and off we went.

Well (imagine a drumroll in your head here), as we got out of the car another couple got out of theirs and I admired her brooch. She went off and then waited for me and gave me her Moo card. Imagine my shock and disbelief when I discovered that she was a fellow blogger that I had corresponded with in the past!

I looked at the card and then her and I remember saying 'I know you' and 'you know me. I used to have a blog Echoes of a Dream'. She exclaims 'Simmy?'. It was amazing and totally shocking really. You live up North I said stupidly. She was visiting Sussex and neither of us could believe that we knew each other.

Isn't that amazing - especially as we went there on a whim? Anyway, we all went to the pub together and had a really lovely time. Such a lovely lady and her work is so inspiring so it made the day for me. (If I can remember how to, I will link to her blog - otherwise she's called DogDaisyChains - do look her up).

Funny old world isn't it ................. I love it when things like that happen.

 

Comments

[Andrea from ziezo]

Nice to see you back for a moment!

[Wylie]

My sweet friend! So, so glad to hear what you've been up to! The children are all so grown! You must be so proud of them all. Please e-mail me your current address. I'm sure I've lost whatever one you've sent me! Miss you and so glad you are all well! And happy, belated anniversary to you and Tom!

[Sarah]

How wonderful to see your post. I don't know if you've kept up with my blog, but life got a little crazy after we got home. Massive flooding has crippled Vermont and we are all dealing with it. We had such a nice time visiting with you. Whenever anyone asks the girls about England, what they mention first is visiting you! I'm crocheting away these days. You've got me...um...hooked.

[tonya lemos]

simmy good to hear you and your family are doing well! Wishing you all the best~
tony(a) and zoe

[Jackie Cardy]

Oh so sad you are leaving cyberspace but completely understandable given how you are feeling. I hope you find your creative outlet elsewhere, enough to satisfy your needs. I am still stunned by our meeting and very thankful. I look back on that afternoon as a very blessed one. Thank you and your lovely family.
x

[Www]

Oh Simmy ~ so good to "see" you again and hear that life is going well for you. I was so excited to see your post! You were the first blogger I ever read. Take care and best wishes to you and your family,

[sistermama]

Yours was one of the first blogs I followed. Someone linked just linked to your blog on Homespun Waldorf for doll making directions and I clicked over for old time's sake. What a nice surprise to see an update. Glad that you and yours are doing well. Many blessings to you!

[D]

How weird is this? I have been trying to remember the name of your blog for a few days now because I use to check every now and again to see if quite possibly you would someday do a catch-up. I had to switch computers and lost my bookmark for it. Then, tonight, the name just came to me while I was doing some crafting. I couldn't wait to see if your blog was still up. Wow! There was a catch-up!!!
I am so glad to hear all is still well with you and your family. Is your email address the same? I use to work for a caterer for several years, do you remember me by chance? I would love to share with you information about my new job with a company that is based in the UK. I hope to be visit there in the foreseeable future. I really like the people I have been working with. Anyway, enjoy those study groups. I am going to check out your etsy page.
Rada

[D]

oh, and I wanted to say your birthday is cosmic! This year my 11th Wedding Anniversary is on 11-11-11. My husband said he planned it that way, but I know he didn't.

[Simmy]

Hey Rada,

I can't email you but read your lovely comments above. I've changed computers too so lost your address.

Anyway, click on the link on the side bar or contact me through Etsy again please?

Nice to hear from you .....
Simmy

[Woollove-functional-fiberart.blogspot.com]

Simmy--I am delighted to come upon your blog once again! When we last corresponded, I hadn't even started writing my own blog, yet. It sounds like taking a break was the perfect choice for you and your family...but I do hope you'll pop in from time to time if you can.
My very best to you and yours...Heather