Return of the Five Questions Meme

[smallhobbit]

Questions from annofowlshire 

1. Where in the UK have you not been that you would really like to visit?
Shrewsbury, Chester and the area around North Wales is one area I've not managed to visit.  I'd also like to see more of Scotland.

2. What is the crafting project you're most proud of?
Probably the Klimt garden cross stitch, which took about 20 months to complete






and Mini Hobbit's unicorn cardi:

   



3. What has been your enduring fandom?  Why?
Sherlock Holmes (ACD).  I began in BBC Sherlock, and from there read/re-read all the original Holmes stories.  I found there are so many possibilities and can either remain in Baker Street or retire to Sussex.  Plus it's the setting for the Ferret and the rest of the gang, which allows me to entertain myself in all sorts of ways.  I've also made some great friends through the fandom.

4. Which play that you've seen performed has had the most impact on you?  Why?
I'm not sure there is anything which stands out.  Plays have meant something at the time but looking back I wouldn't say there was anything in particular.  For me, it would be old style musicals, Top Hat, An American in Paris, 42nd Street, Singing in the Rain and White Christmas, all the feel good favourites, which do just that.  Plus Sir Matthew Bourne's productions, with their combination of story, dance and music.

5. What led you to help out with Brownies?
I began with Guides, when the Daughter's guide unit needed helpers and I volunteered.  I became a guider and then took over the unit at a later stage.  A change of job meant I could no longer run the unit, which had to close as no other volunteers came forward.  I took a short break, but then joined the local Brownie unit as an assistant, which was much less time consuming. When we moved to Gloucester I wanted to continue, because I enjoyed the activities with the girls, and was put in touch with the unit in Kingsway.  I was there for 11 years, before retiring in the summer.  I thought I might miss volunteering with the Brownies, but I'm now co-leading a family based group at the church one afternoon a week, so I still have involvement but in a different way.


Perpetuate the meme: I'll leave five questions for the first five who leave a comment asking!

Comments

[castiron]

I'll play!

That unicorn cardi is adorable.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much.

1. Are you currently crafting a particular project at the moment? Or is there something you fully intend to pick up when you have the time....
2. Which book(s) would you say were the ones you enjoyed most this year?
3. What is your favourite season, and why?
4. How will you celebrate Thanksgiving, and are there family traditions you still keep or have rejected?
5. Which part of the States would you most like to visit?

[delphi]

Oh my goodness, that cross stitch is amazing! Also, my sister had a cardigan very similar to that when we were little, and seeing this one brought back a flood of memories.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. I now have the kit for Klimt's The Kiss, which I think will take me as long... I'm delighted to have brought by memories for you.

[nagi_schwarz]

That cardigan is gorgeous! She'll love it.

[smallhobbit]

That's last year's present - and she did love it. This year's is not yet completed.

[sister_raphael]

The unicorn cardi is EPIC!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much!

[solosundance]

Gorgeous examples of your crafting - both well worth being proud of!

And I'll play if I may.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much!

1. What got you into dance originally?
2. What is your favourite place in Europe (I realise that may be a difficult question) and where would you most like to visit that you haven't yet been to?
3. Which book out of all those you've read this year would you most recommend?
4. I realise it's still just over 4 weeks away, but have you started making Christmas arrangements, and do you have traditions you aim to keep every year?
5. What is your favourite colour?

[annofowlshire]

Thanks for answering my questions! The cross stitch and the cardigan are amazing! (Someday I'll finish a cross stitch kit...)

I'll take more questions if you fancy ^_^

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much - it helps being retired and not having immediate family commitments.

1. Does Enting have any knitting requests for you at the moment?
2. Given that there was plenty of thought before you moved, what has still surprised you the most about your new property?
3. And similarly about the location/living where you now are?
4. Are you establishing family Christmas traditions, or are you happily changing things year on year?
5. Looking into the new year, what one thing do you particularly want to do to your property?

[zephyr_phoenix]

I love the Klimt piece. Very nice!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. I now have a kit of Klimt's The Kiss, which I suspect may take even longer to stitch.

[zephyr_phoenix]

That will be amazing when done! :D

[verdande_mi]

Do you have any fave Sherlock Holmes (ACD) fics? I have not read any of the books, but I am considering buying the audiobooks read by Stephen Fry.

[smallhobbit]

There are so many Sherlock Holmes fics, it's hard to recommend anything. Stephen Fry is an excellent narrator - I've not listed to his Holmes narration, but my son has and he really enjoyed it.

[apachefirecat]

It is amazing how much work goes into something so small! Beautiful work, though, on both, and I'm sure Mini Hobbit is/will be thrilled with her cardi!!

Hit me!

[smallhobbit]

Yes, it takes hours, but since it's something I enjoy I don't notice the time. Mini Hobbit was delighted with the cardi (it was last year's Christmas present - this year's is still being made.)

1. It's only a month to Christmas, so have you started making any plans? Do you have any traditions you like to keep?
2. What is your favourite ice cream flavour?
3. Are there any periods of your country's history that particularly interest you?
4. What is your favourite season, and why?
5. What is your favourite fandom, and how did you get into it?

[apachefirecat]

Answers are here. Thank you!

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

I do like the Klimt garden. I agree it is one of your best! And that jumper is so sweet!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to stitching Klimt's The Kiss next year.

[therealsnape]

I love the cardi, and that Klimt cross stitch is fantastic!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much!