Tuesday, 22 March 2011

WOYWW from Lueneburg

I'm here, in Germany, visiting my family and this is my "desk"... the apartment dining table, which looks out onto the balcony, where we are staying. We have spent quite some time shopping whilst my DD and her DH are unexpectedly back at the hospital with the little one so you can see some of the stash I've acquired. Shopping is good therapy! My fave craft shop closed but I found an even better one and they sell a great range of German stamps. I'm knitting to keep myself busy too and I plan to marble those eggs just like I saw being demonstrated at the craft shop. The rose plant and the Hundertwasser postcard was a welcome gift from DD's thoughtful inlaws. There's a lovely rooftop view, beyond the balcony, as we are two floors high, if only you could see a little more!
Call in on our wonderful leader, Julia's blog... stamping ground to witness an amazing range of so many more desks from all around the world and here is where I am this week....
Above, down by the river a really lovely spot..... below the special cart and horses will take tourist around this lovely picturesque historic town.
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35 comments:

  1. Neet22 March 2011 at 23:40

    Lovely piccies Jo, I thought you said it was cold - must be cold but sunny. I also thought you were home now - shows what "thought" did. LOL

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  2. SheRar23 March 2011 at 00:06

    Looks like a delightful place, I am so glad you have traced another Baxter for your grandee:)
    Keeping her in my prayers.

    Sheilagh

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  3. Cardarian 23 March 2011 at 00:20

    Am am glad you went to Germany to be close to your family - even though you can't do much I am sure they are happy you are there! Lovely place Lueneburg!
    Lots of hugs
    Cardarian

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  4. Twiglet23 March 2011 at 00:37

    Ooo those yarns look fab Jo. Hope all Ok there. Love to all - Jo

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  5. Annie23 March 2011 at 00:41

    Lucky you to find such a craft store Jo. Look forward to seeing all the lovely things you make. My thoughts are with you and hope your little Granddaughter is coping with whatever treatment she is needing.
    Hugs to all,
    A x

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  6. Helen23 March 2011 at 01:04

    At least you are in a beautiful place. I hope your granddaughter is being well cared for and getting all the treatment she needs, much love to you.

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  7. Cath Wilson23 March 2011 at 01:10

    Hope you're feeling a bit better, being within reach of the little one, Jo. Glad you're finding something to enjoy, too. Love to Dave. x

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  8. Dragon23 March 2011 at 01:36

    Been thinking of you, honey. Glad you have a replacement and can do a bit of crafting in those long moments between visits and supporting your family... take care and keep in touch, you know where I am
    Frankie
    xx

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  9. rach23 March 2011 at 04:15

    What a beautiful place to stay. Hope everything goes well with the little one.

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  10. Zoechaos23 March 2011 at 04:29

    The little one is home you say? have I read that right? Such good news. Wonderful for you and them that you can be there. XOXO Zoe

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  11. Scrapcat 123 March 2011 at 05:43

    keeping you all in my prayers, looks like you are in a lovely place, hope little one improves really soon.

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  12. olive23 March 2011 at 07:06

    at least the weather is looking good and you can get out and about..... loving the busy desk, looking colourful too. take care, love to all. hugs xxx

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  13. Dotpat23 March 2011 at 07:18

    Lovely photo's Jo, hope you are getting to see the little one, our Kim spent weeks in hospital with Kaitlynn

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  14. Carola Bartz23 March 2011 at 09:03

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful town. I have been thinking of you and your granddaughter a lot. You are in my heart and I hope that the little one will be better - and good for all of you that you are closer to the family.
    I love the color of the yarn, very rich and yummy.

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  15. donnalouiserodgers23 March 2011 at 09:18

    Hi Jo,

    glad you are keeping in touch with us, German 'craft' shops are some of the best, they take it SOOOO Seriously.....
    Dx

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  16. peggy gatto23 March 2011 at 09:23

    what a lovely spot!
    hope you can enjoy your visit despite the circumstances.
    thinking of you!

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  17. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)23 March 2011 at 09:25

    What lovely picture. It looks like a beautiful place. Hope the rest of your visit goes well and the little one is soon recovering.

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  18. Caroline Hallett23 March 2011 at 10:25

    nice yarns, and looks like a lovely place to be visiting. Happy WOYWW - Hugs - Caroline xoxo

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  19. Morti23 March 2011 at 12:41

    A nice change of scene - pity about the little one being back in hospital. I did chuckle seeing the German buildings - I have house stamps that look just like them, coming from The Netherlands. Hope you have a safe journey home.

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  20. Unknown23 March 2011 at 13:23

    Hope all is well with your family.
    Nice to meet someone else from the North West.

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  21. lisa23 March 2011 at 14:09

    I'm glad you are keeping occpuied while in Germany, Jo. Shopping is good therapy and it looks a beautiful place. I'm sure your DD is comforted to have you close. I think about you all often.
    If you want something else to do with those eggs as well as marbling them, have a look at the gorgeous ones Michelle has done. Her blog is Midnight Crafter.
    Take care of yourselves. Big Hugs
    Lisax

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  22. cockney blonde23 March 2011 at 14:14

    What a picturesque town, pity you couldn't be there in better circumstances. Hope littl'un is doing OK, and mummy and daddy of course. Take care and see you soon, x

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  23. Julia Dunnit23 March 2011 at 15:07

    Knitting in gorgeous colours of course! What a pretty looking town, and in the sunshine too. Know that your blog friends hold you and your darlings tight at the moment.

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  24. Anonymous23 March 2011 at 20:24

    My prayers for you and your granddaughter. Lovely stash you acquired. Yes shopping is good during times like this.

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  25. jude23 March 2011 at 22:50

    Looks beautiful place hunni .The wool looks goregeous too.Cant wait to see what you do with those eggs never tried marbling.Do hope things looking up at the hospital
    .Thinking of you hugs judex

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  26. karen23 March 2011 at 23:38

    I wish all my best wishes for you and you family. Good to hear that Twiglet found the bear for your grandchild! It looks beautiful there in Germany!
    xoxo Karen

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  27. sandra de24 March 2011 at 02:45

    Lovely view from the balcony. Must be such a comfort to your family to know that you are with them. So pleased to hear that twiglet found you the bear.

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  28. Liverpool Lou (Anne)24 March 2011 at 07:22

    Hi Jo, yes you need to keep busy. lovely knitting yarn and looking forward to seeing the eggs ;-) Hope things are prgressing ok with your grandee though.
    lovely pics, thanks.
    Hugs Anne xx

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  29. Kirsty.A24 March 2011 at 12:52

    What a pretty town. Supports my unscientific theory that any German town ending in burg or berg is worth a visit

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  30. The Crafty Elf25 March 2011 at 06:34

    Thank you for sharing those beautiful pictures with us. Don't you love the finding of a new store! Hope we get to see those german stamps. TFS

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  31. Anonymous26 March 2011 at 14:54

    What a great desk! Please share images of your new stamps with us!
    Thanks for sharing.
    nickipeex

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  32. Sherry27 March 2011 at 10:58

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos - it does look like an amazing place.

    All my best wishes to you and your family and especially your little one xxx

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  33. okienurse27 March 2011 at 13:41

    Great workspace this week. I am sorry to hear your granddaughter is doing poorly. Hope everything turns out okay. Sorry I am so late making it around but last week was very busy. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #162

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  34. Spyder28 March 2011 at 13:54

    Lovely pictures Jo, and knitting! I haven't knitted in ages..years! Thanks for the very nice snoop!!
    (((Happy Very Late WOYWW Lyn)))

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  35. Anonymous29 March 2011 at 05:42

    I love seeing all of your photos of Germany Jo, they're really beautiful as are the ones of Brighton and Lewes too! Very sorry to hear about your little Grandee back in hospital again and what an awful thing for you all to have to endure. Life just doesn't make sense sometimes does it? How wonderful that Twiglet found her a new bear too! Very pretty little hats, it's good to have something to concentrate on.

    Hugs to all
    Brenda

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