Reporting back

[wiseheart]

Well, we are home again. Thanks for the good wishes. We had a lovely time, not too tiring for Mum, who had a medium-sized cold, unfortunately, and we came back with an earlier train because we both felt a bit exhausted. Nonetheless, it was fun.

I bought a set for making paper angels and paper balls, respectively, for Christmas. Was a bit annoyed when it turned out they didn't have the slightest instructions within the package. Apparently, they want one to buy the books for the technique, too. Drat. They weren't cheap, and now I'll have to see where I can find some basic instructions how to make the things. I almost figured out the angels, but there's one step - the first and most important one - I still have no idea how to make. I'll have to experiment with cheap office paper first.

Not that it would be cheap much longer, mind you. Our government, in one of its not-so-rare moments of self-proclaimed brilliance, has just declared that they're planning taxing office papers. And cosmetics. And washing powder. And artificial flowers. And the internet. So, I think I should stock up on basic things for the next decade or so.

Comments

[espresso-addict.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed your jaunt to Vienna! Hope your mother's cold goes away as speedily as possible.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Well, she's still coughing, the poor thing, and has a stuffy nose, but no fever, thank God!

And yeah, Vienna is great. One day, when the two of you can travel again, we can meet there. I know the city well enough by now to show you around - we visit it twice or thrice each year, after all.

[espresso-addict.livejournal.com]

I've only been to Vienna once, as I recall, but it's a lovely city with some great art collections.

[bk_forever]

All governments are run by idiots.

Glad you both had a good time and a safe trip. Hope your mother's cold is gone soon.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

They say that every country deserves the government it gets. But what about the innocent ones who voted for the other side and got outnumbered?

Mum is feeling slightly better, thanks. I won't let her out of the house for the next two days, as a warm, even temperature is the best for a head cold.

[bk_forever]

Honestly, I'm not sure any country deserves the governments we keep getting stuck with - over here at least, there are no good choices that I can see. =(

That's good to hear!

We still have no heating and will be without for another week at least, I think.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

No heating still? Goodness, that sound awful!

[bk_forever]

It's not much fun, but we might finally have someone coming to check the fire on Monday and see what needs to be done to make it safe to use. It's cold most of the time, but we're just wearing a lot of clothes.

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed your trip. Our Government is run by idiots too.

Here are some links for paper crafts. Good luck.

http://www.dltk-bible.com/paper-angels.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0p6VYwioXs
http://www.allfreechristmascrafts.com/Paper-Christmas-Ornament-Crafts/Quilled-Snowflake-Pattern-and-Christmas-Ornaments

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the links! The one of the cone angel will be especially useful.