Gavin Dimmock. Writer.

These are the rather splendid hinges I’ve bought to fit onto the lid of the hall tree I have built. I hope to fit these tomorrow and partially assemble the base, seat and back. I may even be able to install the LED light tape.

The “Beast From The East” hit hard today. The Siberian wind and snow claimed a victim as, this morning, we discovered Baby, Elphie The Mini Schnauzer’s oldest and favourite toy, buried in the snow.

A few weeks ago I made a small blackboard for my workshop. Sarah very quickly added a chalk drawing of a flower. My rulers, straight edges and squares are pictured below the artwork.

The timber I spent yesterday afternoon carefully cutting has been assembled and our hall tree is taking shape. This is the base and seat top. The top will be oiled in Medium Georgian Oak Danish Oil as will the (yet to be sourced and sized) palettes for the main parts of the sides. The framework…

This is the hall seat/storage unit I built for Bethany and Liam. It was quite a quick project although I did have a few issues with the walls not being plum and causing some difficulties with accurately cutting the pieces.

My next DIY project is a hall tree for ourselves. I am using it as an excuse to incorporate LED light tape into its design. I have wanted to experiment with LED tape for a little while now and this is an ideal opportunity.

The booklet outlining all of the Arvon creative writing courses and retreats arrived today.

A bargain found in a local charity (thrift) shop today. Ten quid for an almost new denim jacket. And it is fleece lined! Perfect for my (yet to be booked) ranch holiday in America. Well, now I have the jacket, I HAVE to book the trip. Don’t I?

Sarah has finished “blinging” her denim jacket. And it looks terrific.

Close up of reflective tape and a fluorescent backed sign I made today for a client.

A belated Valentines Day meal out with Sarah. We both fancied burger and chips but they were out of burger….!?!?! At least the Guinness was still running!

I have been super busy this weekend and had no time to take an interesting picture. This is a shot of today’s Sunday Times magazine. I took the picture to send to my friend Steve who is an ardent Kylie fan and to let him know she is in the magazine. Personally, Kylie leaves me…

My bubbling cauldron of witches brew in my Wicked mug. Well, it’s a steaming cuppa tea!

As good dog parents, we have provided our two mutts with good quality, comfortable beds. Furthermore, we have enhanced their relaxing pleasure by putting an old pillow in their beds. Note to any readers/viewers of today’s picture: Feather pillows can prove problematic if the youngest mutt decides to savage her pillow. Here you can see…