Nothing has really changed on my desk since last week, except for the addition of the canvas, wadding, red fabric and ribbon, that I am intending to use to make a notice board thingy for Hannah's room. I also recently bought a new staple gun to attach the fabric to the frame, but as yet it just sits here waiting for attention. There is also a wee pile of goodies from Florenz crafts that arrived in the post the other day (won in a recent blog challenge). Thanks for all the good wishes concerning my operation on friday - it has gone well and I am making a good recovery, just so long as I can remember not to laugh or cough! I can't understand why they need to make four 'holes' to take out one wee gallbladder - I had laparoscopic surgery to remove cysts years ago and they only needed two holes then! Mind you that was back in the days when you stayed in hospital for three days - now they send you home a couple of hours later, complete with sick bowls and towels, throwing up as you go!! - oh well, I think you can sleep off all the anaesthetic better in your own bed anyhow - I was even able to manage half a cup of tea and a Jaffa cake before bedtime! I can now get up and down the stairs to my craft room fairly well, so I might even get some crafting done soon. At least I will have the time to visit a few more desks this week! - if you want to join in, visit
Julia's blog HERE!
Looks interesting Berniece. Hope you have a productive day. Hugs Rita xx 4
ReplyDeleteglad you are recovering well! the noticeboard will be fab, love the fabric and matching ribbon!
ReplyDeletehave a great week, Debxx
Love that red fabric. And hope that you are still recovering from your surgery. #21
ReplyDeleteHoping your feeling better and ready craft with all your great goodies.
ReplyDeleteKrisha #18
Whew Bernice, take it easy gal, don't wanna have a relapse! My hubby had keyhole surgery 2 years ago for prostate cancer and what a marvel today's technology is, he was out and about very quickly too.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing the notice board thingy.
Cheers, Elaine #28
Hope your recovering okay and are on the road to wellness...
ReplyDeleteLovin all those goodies peeking out beside your red fabric, have a great day and hope you get to do some crafting...
Ooh glad your op went better than mine(i had 4 holes too)... i had day surgery then got taken back in at 3am for a 5 day stay... nevermind eh looking forward to seeing the notice board soon
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Lisa #40
just take it easy. what a lovely gift idea! cheers, melinda alpha #28
ReplyDeleteThat brought back memories..............i had mine out to a couple of years ago and still have the scars, to prove it.....It also reminded me of the women's hour interview i did this year where they asked me if it was true i scrapbooked my gall bladder operation...yes i did pictures on my blog if your up to it!!!!
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Well done on the win, happy woyww!trace x 58
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the op went well. Love that ribbon, I have spotty ribbon in every colour imaginable, but the spots are all white, where did you find one with red spots?
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW!
Tertia #47
Sounds like you are feeling better and the op went well. I am like you I can be sick at home better then in the hospital. Have fun playing in the craft room but don't overdo! Vickie #73
ReplyDeleteOooh hope you are feeling better soon - take a nice easy week and nosey round all the desks in peace if you can! Thanks for sharing - Sunshine Girl No. 68
ReplyDeleteGlad the op went well..onwards and upwards! Do you have to change your diet drastically now you are gall bladder-less?
ReplyDeleteI've got the wherewithal to make one of those frames too..three years later, it's still not done, LOL!!
Hugs, LLJ #75 xx
I'm certainly hoping not - I've just been advised to have a low fat diet for 8 weeks.
DeleteHope your recuperation continues! The staple gun sounds like a good idea, must check them out... have a good week. Helen 5
ReplyDeleteI am glad to read everything went well but 2hrs and home!!!! omg ...at least they didnt let you home until you could hold something down, a few years ago. Take it easy and enjoy your crafting goodies . xx#8
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you are on the mend :)
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Jennie #50
Take it easy wishes sent for a speedy recovery...love that staple gun... now that would be handy.. The spackle on my desk is a texture paste that you mix with water.. I added embossing powder to it when it was dry!! Hope that helps... take care Hugs May x x x#7
ReplyDeletehope all is fixed now and you are on the mend. happy crafting.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your op went so well and that you are recovering nicely. My op was a disaster, like you should have gone home a few hours later but ended up being an emergency admission into the main hospital and overstaying my welcome for a couple of weeks. Gallbladders must need four incisions because that's what I had too. The good news is that I've not missed my gallbladder for one teensy-weensy moment :) Take it easy and steady as you go ... you have the best excuse to put your feet up and read craft magazines :)) Happy WOYWW and have a great week. Elizabeth x #113
ReplyDeleteGlad your surgery went well and you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could make crafty things with fabric like that.
I bet it turns out cute! :)
Mary Jo #115
Sounds like positive progress gal...although I fear that handling that huge stapler will be the equivalent of coughing for now! Take it easy! Love that warm and cheerful red.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see the noticeboard when it's finished. Hope your recovery goes well ankd you can get back to crafting very soon
ReplyDeleteHugs Ellie Wee #100 xx
Ahhh...fabric and ribbon. My faves! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #36
ReplyDeleteWishing you a speedy recovery. Happy WOYWW. Gillian #87
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon - looks like you're going to be busy! Sharon #72
ReplyDeleteHope recuperation continues to go well.. and that there's lots of time and energy for crafting with those lovely new goodies! Happy WOYWW...
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Hope you are getting some rest and relaxation..we don't do enough of that as it is so make sure you do for recovery! I wondered what you were going to use for a board behind your fabric. If you do want to see more of the kids crafts, check out the previous 2or3 posts before this weeks WOYWW. Thanks for coming by. Lisa
ReplyDeleteGlad the op is behind you - I was in hospital recently for a relatively minor procedure but did get a packed lunch (sandwich, yoghurt, juice, apple and a hot drink) when I came round. You need to move to here.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the notice board and the stapler.
Hugs, Neet 33 xx
Thanks for stopping by and the notice board looks like it will be great, can't wait to see it. Glad you are on the mend BJ#19
ReplyDeleteHello....in reply to your question about where you will find layout of my gall bladder operation ....its on my blog on the right hand side where it shows a selection of photo's of my layouts its the 13th one down from the top..you can click on it...you will see a photo and that is the picture my surgeon took while doing the operation of inside of me!!!!
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Glad to hear to recovery is going well Bernice, good thing you haven't got a cold (like me), you wouldn't be able to stop sneezing or coughing!! I like the fabric choice for the notice board, and your photos from your nieces wedding are lovely, beautiful bride. The sock story made me laugh, hubby has asked for a pair for Christmas so I hope his doesn't turn out the same way!!
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Brenda 1
Interesting...a staple gun?! My kind of tool! LOL Nan 134
ReplyDeleteGlad the surgery went well, rest up and squeeze a little crafting in! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Barb
ReplyDeleteHope you are recovering well. Jaffa cakes, good enough to make anyone feel better. Love that ribbon. Thanks for visiting. The beads are for bracelets normally but I am making friendship bands and adding beads to make them more interesting.
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Glad you're feeling well after your operation. I tend to make jokes so I have to mind myself. The stapler and the frame will make contact in due time. Take care Tamika#137
ReplyDeleteGlad that you are recovering quickly. They sure push you out of the hospital quickly. Sure you'll be back to crafting in no time.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Von #48
Hope you are feeling a lot better very soon. That ribbon will look so good on the red fabric! Thanks for visiting me, sorry I am a bit late this week.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're recovering well. If you're feeling up to crafting, that's a very good sign. I had my gallbladder out about 22 years ago...when they were still cutting you wide open to get them out. Four holes seems excessive, but sounds dreamy in comparison! Keep up the good work in healing!!!
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My goodness you did leave hospital quick. Best wishes for your recovery.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see the frame when you get around to crafting again.
Take Care.
Carol
I had my gallbladder removed too, wasn't a bad recovery at all, so hopefully you will up and back to crafting very soon!! Here's to a happy healing! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteI think that removing your Gallbladder is a slightly bigger operation, hence the four holes. They want to do my hysterectomy by laparoscopy, and that is making me more nervous than having the full on open surgery!
ReplyDeleteBy now you should be feeling an awful lot better, so I will wish you you a continued recovery!
You're definitely rather eagle-eyed, as that was indeed a glass cleaning cloth on the back of my chair. However, I wasn't using it for the windows but to clean the glass in a frame before giving someone a picture. The cloth has sat on or near my desk for the whole summer - time I took it back downstairs, I think!
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