Tick, tick, tick.........

So, one more full week to go.  It's all action on the packing front.  You will be pleased to know I found the  elusive 'striped-woollen-hat-from-the-last-kathmandu-sale' (bottom of one of the plastic storage boxes under the bed in case you are wondering).  In the hunt I found more socks than I knew I had, why have I been buying so many pairs of socks??.  Its a mystery.  And today was spent shopping for essentials  - got a little distracted by the accessories sale 2 for $20 at Just Jeans (I just know I will need that hair band and the very cool coloured bracelets in Guernsey).  Got back on track by going to the CURRENT Kathmandu sale with the purchase of a water bottle for the plane, travel alarm clock and hand wipes (2 for $1 - score!).  Ok a little off track but made up for it by finding some half price walking boots and managed to stop myself buying more socks - so tempting, I am obviously a secret sock-aholic, wonder what the 12 'steps' are for dealing with that (yes that pun was intentional).

Been keeping an eye on the temperatures in Guernsey - lets just say those socks will be very much needed.  Found this very helpful website so you can keep up with the weather too.
Just how cold is it in Guernsey? This cold....

Good thing one of my lists is titled 'things to do with Evie inside the house' is all I can say.  Bought a very handy and informative book today so I can tick off my 'fairy-stuff' item on that list - 'Fairy things to make and do WITH STICKERS'  (and for members of the sisterhood reading this it also came 'with wings').  Can't wait to make the fairy pop-up card on page 16 and the fairy tiara on page 27.  Will post some pictures of our creations for your delight and wonderment.

Right, time to think about sorting out the sock situation - not sure whether they should be chosen by colour, thickness or condition, I tending towards thickness I think.

The Guernsey Plan - a plan so cunning......

So, here's the plan.  I am going to see Evie and Cherie and James in Guernsey very very soon.  And I can't wait to get there.  I'll get to hang out with some of my favourite people on a beautiful, if a bit chilly at this time of year, island.  If you haven't been to Guernsey (and lets face how many of you have, except you Kerry) the link below will give you a wee taste of where I'll be spending the next few weeks Guernsey??
Its one of the Channel Islands, part of the UK but closer to France than Britain.  The lovely Haughton whanau have been living there for over 5 years. They live in St Peter Port, the main township which is according to the publicity:
'....a captivating blend of styles, framed by a tumble of terraces and tiered gardens and criss-crossed by worn steps and hidden alleys'.
Before the kids went there my knowledge of the Channel Islands was limited to what I learnt from watching John Nettles in Bergerac (before he moved to the equally picturesque but much more murder-prone Midsummer) and before that a few episodes of 'Enemy at the Door'.  Now I know a little more but I'm looking forward to finding out much more and exploring the island with 3 year old Evie as my guide.  Hopefully she has been paying attention when going out and about and will be able to give me clear directions to all the best places to see.
The adventure starts when I arrive on 9th February.  In the meantime I am making lots of lists (I love making lists), pulling out all the winter clothes (not as much fun as the list writing), lamenting my poor packing technique and trying to remember where I put that multi-coloured striped woollen hat I got at the last Kathmandu sale.