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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 16

Wool delivery number 1 this week - wonderful fluffy selvage balls!

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 15

Problems you may not think about: keys are really difficult for me. Getting a key out of a bag / off a hook and into a lock is challenging. We have a front door which I can unlock via a phone app, but if I need to use a toilet with a radar lock, I have to ask someone to do it for me. #Accessibility

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 14

Here's where I got with my peg loom weaving... Then decided I couldn't see myself using it so pulled it apart to reuse. I've already rewarped the loom and started a rag rug. Photos will follow.

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 13

Duke and Daisy enjoying their walks with James. #DogWalking

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 10

My fourth dog training lesson with Dogzaloud. #DogTraining

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 9

I'm two weeks into using a peg loom and already planning my next project. I took a trip into Bedford and called at various charity shops to see if they had any duvet covers which I could cut into strips for my weaving. IMPAKT housing and Salvation Army charity shops had these beauties.

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 8

When I go out, I try to remember to take a straw with me and usually ask for a mug for any drinks. Although I can manage cups, it's difficult as my arms are short, painful if the drink is hot and can be risky. So straws are part of my going out kit. #QuadrupleAmputee

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 6

Using pegs to hold excess warp. #PegLoom #Weaving
#quadrupleAmputee

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 5

Another month, another theatre trip. This was a return to Theatre MK to see Calamity Jane. For this performance we were up in the Dress Circle which gave a different perspective; we definitely prefer the stalls.
We loved the show: fabulous cast with great performances all round. #theatre

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 4

Another bit of problem solving: using pegs to hold excess warp and to prevent the warp sliding off. Most peg loom weavers loop and slip knot the warp from what I can see, but that is very difficult for me. #QuadrupleAmputee #PegLoom #Weaving

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 3

I'm enjoying the sights, sounds and smells on my daily dog walks. I've enjoyed damp farming land scents; rainwashed pine needles; woodsmoke; wild garlic by the river and ripening blackberries. #nature #wheelchairWalks #TinyJoys

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 2

As a quadruple amputee, my problem solving skills are frequently put to the test. Here's one example: a new threading tool from threading loops for hairstylists (to allow beads to be added to hair) plus a foam tube for grip. #QuadrupleAmputee #ProblemSolving #Weaving #PegLoom

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Aug 1

Using my prosthetic hooks to warp up my peg loom. By trying out different tools and techniques I have speeded up the process considerably. #quadrupleAmputee #pegLoom #Weaving

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 31

Part 2 of my Summer Wool Festival haul. I bought a peg loom from Fire and Fibre swiftly followed by selvedge yarn from YorkshireBlankets (who have a fabulous no-waste ethos) and more yarn from doneinyarn . A starter book about weaving on a peg loom finished it off! #Weaving #WoolAddict

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 30

Hannah and I had a fantastic (and very generous) afternoon tea at Cakestand and Crumb - my birthday present from her. It's a lovely little vintage tea shop and I managed the walk from the car park, steps into the shop and rather low seats without a problem, showing the results of my gym efforts!

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 29

Part of my woolhaul from Saturday's trip to the Summer Wool Festival. Lovely colours from TedKnitsUK, sari wool and ribbon from WonkyWeaver and a wonderful mixed threads hank from CoolWoolings. #Weaving #WoolAddiction

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 28

Daisy and I taking turns practising walking backwards at #DogTraining this week at DogzAloud. I'm not sure who found it most challenging, but I do know that I wouldn't have considered trying this on a wet, uneven field with a group of strangers 6 months ago! #QuadrupleAmputee

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 27

Climbing downstairs: sideways is safest for me. #QuadrupleAmputee

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 26

A very damp dog training session at DogzAloud. Daisy was better at going to, and staying on, her mat; loved searching (but hated waiting for her turn!); did really well with sit / stand / down / stay and didn't decide to go AWOL (except when she couldn't reach a ball during search!) #dogTraining

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 25

A lovely gift of appropriately-named wine!

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 24

My stair-climbing has definitely improved. #QuadrupleAmputee

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 23

#sepsis

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 21

A lovely ride across the fields with Daisy in summer sunshine. My off-road chair gives me the freedom to do this. #WheelchairWalks #DogWalking

Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 19

We had a fab outing to Salcey Forest at the start of the week. #Accessibility has been well thought out here: there are 3 routes and two of them are surfaced and easy for wheelchair users. The forest has ample Blue Badge parking and even a Changing Places toilet. #WheelchairWalks #TinyJoys

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Caroline Coster @ccquad.bsky.social · Jul 18

After my London travel problems last week, I contacted our local newspaper. Erica has written a great article and, thanks in no small part to her efforts, it looks like the lift problem at Bedford is due to be repaired. www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/disabled-pas... # DisabledByTheRailway

Disabled passengers and campaigners demand answers over Bedford Station lift delays - Bedford Independent

After complaints from passengers, councillors and the local MP, and nearly a month out of order, Network Rail says that a lift at Bedford...

www.bedfordindependent.co.uk

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