Purpose of trip: Rubberstamping Workshop
Getting there: Train to Darlington, bus to Barnard Castle
Travelling companions: 0
Extra points for:
- My map reading skills which got me to a hidden craft gem in Darlington
- Meeting fellow crafter/blogger/Graphicus devotee Lesley who I'd previously only exchanged e mails with
- Overnight stay at Homelands Guest House in Barnard Castle. A real 'personal touch' guest house as opposed to the faceless lodge type hotel I usually go for
- Homemade bread toast with breakfast
- Rubbing shoulders with real artists
- Ditching my backpack in favour of a small case on wheels
- Mr Buns - ooh yes!
- Great travel reading in the form of 'The Book Thief'. Thanks, Stacey, for recommending that one.
Points deducted for:
- Repeating routines. Jo, that is cheating! Fish and chips and Costa coffee are all well and good but it's time to live beyond the comfort zone!
- Poor stamina. I lost concentration before my craft projects were complete
- Hot weather. Say no more.
1 comment:
Hi Jo, LOL I just caught up with that.. the heat was a killer as far as concentration went for me too... well that and it was just so exciting to meet other lovely crafy people. A word of advice about those fish and chips... next time try the Jersey Farm just outside of Barney... yummy!
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