Little Splodge

We have no van this week. DH took it to the garage on Monday for its MOT and we were told it needs a bit of work doing on it to get it through, plus a few advisory jobs. As we need the van for our holiday in a few weeks, we've left the van to get everything done. I don't think I fancy the idea of the clutch or brakes going when we're in the middle of nowhere! So, no van over the weekend = no wild camping for us either. Time to catch up on jobs at home instead! 

I finally got to finish my first painted wooden shape yesterday. A cat. A nice round cat. Reminded me of one of our first cats, especially when I painted it black. So meet Splodge .......

.....he comes with or without a ribbon collar and tinkly bell ......

I think he's quite cute. I have plans to make more little cats, all in different colours and styles (just need to find the time to do them!). I'm happy with my first attempt though, and enjoyed making him. 

I'm now on countdown to our holiday, even though it's not for a couple of weeks or so. I've started a 'food bag' for the van, so we've got a few bits to keep in - store cupboard items I guess - pasta, beans, coffee, dried milk powder. We have no idea where we'll end up - that's the fun of having the van, being able to take off and go wherever. Not long to go now......