Finally kicked myself out for a run this morning. Did better than I expected, despite the last couple of minutes having to run through our buzzy, busy, Saturday morning village centre, sporting a deep purple head of course, severely clashing with my alarmingly bright orange hair. Feeling rather smug despite this (not sure if I had any pride to uphold in the first place, so am hardly in a position to mourn the loss of it).

Also feeling fired up to launch my new-look web site in time for British Wool Week, which runs from 11 Oct. Must come up with a big incentive for people to see my new site; competition, or discount, or prizes or what…. Please drop me a line if you've got any requests!

In the meantime, the kids go back to school this coming week. Miss and bliss rolled into one emotion. Summers go too fast; I love having the kids at home, but also love the prospect of having 6 hrs per day again of being able to dive into my venture, which, judging from the steady growth of web-orders and increased turn-over at shows, can no longer be classed as a little start-up. Making me proud, excited and positively bubbling with ideas that desperately need executing. Once the camping gear has been put away properly that is…pppfffft!

From the logo to the communication, from the name tags to the volunteer helpers, from the choice of exhibitors to the super-enthusiastic customers, Knit Nation 2010 was a SUPER show. Thank you again so much, Alice and Cookie, for this fantastic initiative. I went on holiday straight after the show, which ran from 29 – 31 July at the Imperial College in London so did not have time to rave about it. Fingers crossed that there is enough momentum to organise a Knit Nation 2011; I'll be the first one to sign up. I noticed that the Knit Nation site is down, but they have left an opportunity for you to register your interest in any future initiatives. Please go sign up! www.knitnation.co.uk