Wednesday, 14 August 2024

WOYWW 793/13: A Retreat

 Welcome to WOYWW, the weekly blog hop/sharing of desks that's been going for over 15 years thanks to Julia and now entrusted to me.

Not my usual desk as you can see as I am spending today (and yesterday) down in Kent for the annual Clarity retreats.  A packed two days spent learning lots of crafty tips and tricks, new techniques and meeting up with friends old and new.  I won't be sharing any of the projects until next week as there is an embargo on that until Saturday.  The new car was a dream to drive down here even with the usual traffic jams on the M6 around Birmingham and the M25.
Me, Deborah, Jane, Deb and Sonia
I had a group photo with other Clarity DT members who were there.
Linda, Lisa, Sue and Jazz
Linda (picker and packer extraordinaire), Sue (in charge of all things Clarity Clubs) and Jazz (designer) were taking part in the workshops but Lisa (designer) was beavering away behind the scenes in charge of refreshments and lunches.

I will miss out the latest #dailycollage2024 pages today as they will be on my blog tomorrow anyway.

Before heading back on Thursday I will be collecting an old friend of Mums from Gillingham and bringing her back for a visit.  Hopefully I will be able to visit everyone by the weekend.

Thanks for joining in with WOYWW Stay safe everyone.

17 comments:

Helen said...

hope the rest of the Clarity retreat is enjoyable. Happy WOYWW Helen#1

Neet said...

Glad the new car is proving a huge success. Even promoted to giving a lift to mum's friend - that will be lovely for your mum having someone stay.
Keep enjoying yourself, you certainly have a lovely smile on the photo, surrounded by friends. Look forward to seeing what you did.
Hugs, Neet xx 2

My name is Cindy said...

Oooh, Blogger looks different again! I can never tell if it's my crazy pc or some new upgrade. Look at all that gorgeousness on the walls behind you in the photo - I bet you are having a blast! Glad to hear the new car has been put through its paces and not found wanting!! Enjoy the rest of your retreat. Love n hugs Cindyxx

Kyla said...

Ooh the retreat sounds amazing and glad the car was OK, enjoy the journey back through Gillingham.
Kyla

Annie said...

How lovely. Hope you all have a lovely time.
Hugs,
Annie x

Lunch Lady Jan said...

So glad you had a great time and the car was a success too.
Hugs LLJ 8 xx

Lisa-Jane said...

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. I do love a retreat and a good crafty catch up. Great news on the car too - amazing how it can make such a difference. I got an automatic electric whizz bang car through Motability and it has been a total game changer. Have a great week, Lisa-Jane #9 www.prettymypage.co.uk

BJ said...

Oh wow how wonderful can't wait till we can see what you made there. BJ#9

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Pleased to see you're having a good time and the car is doing well too. Enjoy the rest of the week and happy woyww, Angela x12x

Mary Anne said...

Harder to comment from the iPad , in bed, with the new comment method so had to wait to get to my desktop! Which Gillingham? Guessing Kent, cause I don't think Clarity is near me LOL! Looks like a lovely retreat and lookng forward to seeing some fab projects from you.
Getting as many in as I can before knitting…
Happy WOYWW!
Mary Anne (6)

Twiglet said...

That sounds like a great event- enjoy every minute x x

Spyder said...

Have fun! Looking like you've all had a fabulous time. Drive safe! Happy WOYWW!?((Lyn))#15

Crafting With Jack said...

Sounds exciting and an enjoyable drive as well. Happy WOYWW. Angela #14

Lynnecrafts said...

Enjoy your crafty retreat in Ditton, Sarah, and I’m glad your new car is up to it. To avoid the jams round Brum I go up the M11/A14 then up the M1, and along the A50. Hope that helps!
Take care and happy WOYWW
hugs
Lynnecrafts 11 xx

Lindart said...

Sound like you had a wonderful time! I always enjoy learning new things, even re-learning old things! Glad your new car is working out so well! Have a great week, Lindart #16

Susan Renshaw said...

I am sure you had a wonderful crafty retreat! Look forward to seeing your makes in later posts...
My post was done on my phone and so ended up with several errors - notably a missing link. It is there now!
Happy WOYWW! Susan #3

Deborah Wheeler said...

Fabulous to have spent a couple of crafty days with you!