Fi G
@figenfrance.bsky.social
Franglaise statistician, crafter, mum, not necessarily in that order.
The field of corn behind our house has been harvested and I am glad that when I saw them starting I shut all the windows, to avoid dust and spiders, after finding this on the outside wall.
September 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The field of corn behind our house has been harvested and I am glad that when I saw them starting I shut all the windows, to avoid dust and spiders, after finding this on the outside wall.
That feeling when fibre finally arrives never gets old … having experienced it today for the third time in 5 years! 🎉 🥳 🙌
July 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
That feeling when fibre finally arrives never gets old … having experienced it today for the third time in 5 years! 🎉 🥳 🙌
That feeling when you’re stood in the backend of Stansted watching the arrival of the plane that will be taking you home on flight tracker getting later and later 😰 At least my 11 year old loves reading, so is occupied!
July 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
That feeling when you’re stood in the backend of Stansted watching the arrival of the plane that will be taking you home on flight tracker getting later and later 😰 At least my 11 year old loves reading, so is occupied!
07:25 and a distant neighbour has bought their child’s recorder practice to a quick end 😂 Doesn’t bother me, I’m part of the “Get up and open up gang”, whilst the neighbours with AC sleep!
July 4, 2025 at 5:28 AM
07:25 and a distant neighbour has bought their child’s recorder practice to a quick end 😂 Doesn’t bother me, I’m part of the “Get up and open up gang”, whilst the neighbours with AC sleep!
The joy of a British 1980s primary education is that when you only have a 1m metal ruler and a cutting board with inches on but you need to cut the draw liner to 1125mm, you simply work with the two tools and cut 1m 5 inches without a second thought!
April 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The joy of a British 1980s primary education is that when you only have a 1m metal ruler and a cutting board with inches on but you need to cut the draw liner to 1125mm, you simply work with the two tools and cut 1m 5 inches without a second thought!
Mirror mirror moebius designed by @kathandrews.bsky.social knitted in Eden cottage yarns Tempo 4ply shade salvia. My first ever Moebius cast on #FastenOffYAL
December 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Mirror mirror moebius designed by @kathandrews.bsky.social knitted in Eden cottage yarns Tempo 4ply shade salvia. My first ever Moebius cast on #FastenOffYAL
Rinlet cowl designed by @lizcorkeknits.bsky.social knitted in Eden cottage yarns Bowland DK shade red goosefoot. Pattern was very easy to follow and I managed the garter tab start #FastenOffYAL
December 31, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Rinlet cowl designed by @lizcorkeknits.bsky.social knitted in Eden cottage yarns Bowland DK shade red goosefoot. Pattern was very easy to follow and I managed the garter tab start #FastenOffYAL
Forestry slouch hat designed by @woollywormhead.bsky.social knitted in Eden cottage yarns Oakworth 4ply shade passionflower. Pattern and yarn both a pleasure to knit #FastenOffYAL
December 19, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Forestry slouch hat designed by @woollywormhead.bsky.social knitted in Eden cottage yarns Oakworth 4ply shade passionflower. Pattern and yarn both a pleasure to knit #FastenOffYAL
Sunrise over the Pyrénées this morning
December 17, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Sunrise over the Pyrénées this morning
According to the weather forecast, tomorrow we wake up in one of the coldest parts of France but then end up in one of the warmest, with out moving.
December 16, 2024 at 9:34 PM
According to the weather forecast, tomorrow we wake up in one of the coldest parts of France but then end up in one of the warmest, with out moving.
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Since I've been here for a while… here are some useful features on Bluesky that you might not have discovered yet! 🧵
November 20, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Since I've been here for a while… here are some useful features on Bluesky that you might not have discovered yet! 🧵
My 10 year old requested broccoli with dinner tonight … I think there may have been a moment she regretted the request during the meal but she persevered! 🥹
November 11, 2024 at 8:31 PM
My 10 year old requested broccoli with dinner tonight … I think there may have been a moment she regretted the request during the meal but she persevered! 🥹
Pick of the pops 1989, is taking me back to the sounds of the juke box in The Griddle, Tonbridge.
October 12, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Pick of the pops 1989, is taking me back to the sounds of the juke box in The Griddle, Tonbridge.
I discovered the existence of AAAA batteries today
October 8, 2024 at 11:51 AM
I discovered the existence of AAAA batteries today
Husband is watching foot volley, which seems to have some 70s soundtrack remixed for the 2020s, not sure about any of it!
August 19, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Husband is watching foot volley, which seems to have some 70s soundtrack remixed for the 2020s, not sure about any of it!
Proud of my nephew who, after two trips to the hypermarché, understands if you shop before midday, it’s sushi for lunch!
August 11, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Proud of my nephew who, after two trips to the hypermarché, understands if you shop before midday, it’s sushi for lunch!
There was a time ‘Pick of the Pops’ on radio 2 was just the old songs my parents liked. Now it’s a reminder of what I have on vinyl in storage!
March 23, 2024 at 1:34 PM
There was a time ‘Pick of the Pops’ on radio 2 was just the old songs my parents liked. Now it’s a reminder of what I have on vinyl in storage!
My entry for “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” … a knitted advent Christmas tree complete with 25 knitted ornaments, designed by Alan Dart. Not my finest work, but possibly my most entertaining!
December 30, 2023 at 2:16 PM
My entry for “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” … a knitted advent Christmas tree complete with 25 knitted ornaments, designed by Alan Dart. Not my finest work, but possibly my most entertaining!
Finished work and got the traditional Christmas cold, so it’s comfort food tonight - homemade sausage rolls and pickled egg with a dash of HP sauce!
December 22, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Finished work and got the traditional Christmas cold, so it’s comfort food tonight - homemade sausage rolls and pickled egg with a dash of HP sauce!
Most Christmas films stretch reality, but I am sorry pastry top on cottage pie is one step too far!
December 1, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Most Christmas films stretch reality, but I am sorry pastry top on cottage pie is one step too far!
@woollywormhead.bsky.social I haven’t picked my yarn yet but have already learnt something. You made me find out how to open a pdf in Apple Books. How, why did I not know this??!!! Much better for reading. Thank you!! #WoollyWormhead #WWEtereoHat
November 2, 2023 at 1:52 PM
@woollywormhead.bsky.social I haven’t picked my yarn yet but have already learnt something. You made me find out how to open a pdf in Apple Books. How, why did I not know this??!!! Much better for reading. Thank you!! #WoollyWormhead #WWEtereoHat
I forgot thé entertaining side effect of this Halloween colour changing light on the outside window ledge, is we end up with the disco loo inside! 🎃 🪩 🚽
October 31, 2023 at 7:20 PM
I forgot thé entertaining side effect of this Halloween colour changing light on the outside window ledge, is we end up with the disco loo inside! 🎃 🪩 🚽
Back from the UK having discovered my French GPS on my phone doing English roads is as funny as my English sat nav doing French ones!
October 21, 2023 at 10:12 AM
Back from the UK having discovered my French GPS on my phone doing English roads is as funny as my English sat nav doing French ones!
Smooth travel to Stansted with Ryanair today. Arrived to a sunny day!
October 14, 2023 at 3:34 PM
Smooth travel to Stansted with Ryanair today. Arrived to a sunny day!