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RavingRabbit

RavingRabbit
Date Joined: February 16, 2008
Last Online: July 9, 2009
Birthday: June 24
Country: UK

About Me

Hello there - I'm Jan; pleased to meet you.

I'm 41, happily married. We have 5 children between us, a very stupid English Bulldog, and an adorable but demanding Ragdoll cat.

How to describe myself; Of a maturing vintage with definite notes of boho/rock-chick/M&S girl. This fruity mixture has a good sense of humour, with a tendancy to over-indulge in chocolate and covet yarn and pretty fabrics.

After walking the dog early evening - I can usually be found sporting a glass of red wine as an accessory.

I'm finding myself rapidly turning into a computer geek, as I locate yet more fabulous sites I want to get involved with!

I'm a full-time carer for my father, and have a little part-time job as a bar-maid which gets me out of the house once a week.

My favourite hobbies are reading, crochet and patchwork, watching movies and listening to music - and I have recently joined a ladies choir.

Favorite Music

Rock Music is my first choice - I like all of it, particularly Nickelback, Limp Bizkit, Foo Fighters; I could just go on and on.....

I do like pretty much all music though - it's all got its place. (except for Jazz - I hate it)

I'm also very keen on some of the recent acoustic soloists - James Blunt is on constant play in my kitchen at the moment; I just love the lyrics on his new album.

Favorite Books

So many! I'm an avid reader - I just adore books; though they have to be paperbacks to enable ease of reading in bed and the bath!

I've just discovered the Shelfari web-site for listing all your reads. If only that had existed years ago. Several times I've bought a book only to discover I've already read it; and it had just been reprinted with a new cover - grrrrr!!!! I shall certainly be using it from now on.

My read of choice has always been thriller/murder mysteries, but of late I've got tired of them as I have usually figured out the plot before I've got half way through. Instead I've been going for fiction based on reality; such as The Kite Runner, Half a Yellow Sun, The Bookseller of Kabul - wonderful stories! One of my all-time favourites has to be Birds Without Wings - which is based on Turkey at the beginning of the century; absolutely marvelous.

Favorite Movies

I don't think I have any real favourites. My husband and I are movie mad and we tend to watch nearly everything that is released.

I can't watch films that are just pure violence from start to finish - hate them; but I do like a good horror film! (even if I have to watch from behind a cushion) Does anyone else always jump at the same spot during The Descent? It gets me everytime. The first time I saw it I actually ended up on the back of the sofa!

Favorite Television

I don't watch a great deal of television - though it does tend to be on nearly all the time in our home as hubbie has square eyes. There are a few series though that I really enjoy;

My name is Earl (awesome stuff) Weeds (though I think it has finished now) Ugly Betty (deliciously silly) Dexter (just come across this one - great gruesome stuff) Shameless (UK series. Absolutely brilliant and wickedly funny. The best TV series ever)

and I do like watching various home programmes, such easy viewing! and documentaries on the History channel

Favorite Crafts

Crochet - I'm well and truly hooked; and I've turned into a complete and utter yarnaholic! I've got my own group on Ravelry for anyone who's interested - Oddballs (it says it all!)

I'm a very keen photographer - and really enjoy my camera and messing around with Photoshop.

I also like painting, drawing and sewing. In fact I will have a go at just about anything. I go through fads when I'll try different things.

Just a shame that I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none!

Oh no!!! I've found something else to become addicted to. Patchwork. It's all my mother-in-laws fault.

Things I love

Ancient Civilizations - Egypt, Aztec, Rome; absolutely fascinated by them.

Bags and Boots - it's something of an obsession. Must be leather (apart from beach bags of course). Can't get enough of them. Can a girl have too many?

Blue and White china - (not willow pattern). I've got quite a collection; all junk shop and car-boot treasures. It's the only time I ever do blue!

Books - I'll never turn my nose up at a good story (just not slushy romance). Unless of course - I've already read it!

Buttons & Beads - been fascinated by them since a child, but never know what to do with them when I've got them! (perhaps adorning a dotee)

Cats and Dogs - we have an incredibly stupid British Bulldog called Buster. I would never have believed it possible to have a dog so thick - I'm convinced he has no brain; instead there's a little fly buzzing around on it's back in circles in there. We also have a beautiful Ragdoll kitten called Archie, who is very vocal and follows me everywhere meowing away at the top of his lungs.

Chocolate - Chilli chocolate is my new fave (how did I ever survive without it). I'm also one of the rare breed who adores coffee flavoured chocolates -ooh and champagne truffles, chocolate gingers, chocolate covered nuts, chocolate mints..... need I go on?

Coffee - super-strong and black and Tea - only herbal varieties, especially peppermint.

Colours - plums, magentas, raspberries, fuschia, purples, chocolates, caramels, mossy greens, burnt orange, (anything but yellows, blues and pastels)

Crochet supplies - hooks (anything unusual), yarn - any natural material in a favourite colour.

Dragonflies - adore them. My whole back is a tattoo of flowers, leaves, butterflies and dragonflies. I'd still scream if one landed on me though.

Fabric - paisleys, old-style florals, muted flannels, vintage prints, velvets, suedes, chenilles; if it's old-fashioned I'll love it!

Glasses (the reading type)- don't laugh! ready-readers, the wackier the better. 1.5+ Can't read without peering otherwise. I have zebra and tiger print frames and am always on the lookout for the strange and beautiful. Need loads so there's a vague chance of finding a pair.

Kindness - it means such a lot. It's the simple things in life like simple good manners,kindness and consideration for others that impress me most about people.

Lavender - I just adore it, my favourite plant by far. Cyclamen and sweet peas are gorgeous too, oh - and old-fashioned tea-roses.

Notebooks/Journals/Pens - I'm such a sucker for these in snazzy designs. Can't resist them.

Smells - Lemon, Almonds, Rose, Lime, Mint, Orange, Lavender, Spices

Stationery - very hard to find in my part of Turkey. Been searching today and could only find office-style supplies anywhere. Very boring.

Style - Victoriana, William Morris, Art Deco, Toille de Joue (it's somewhere close),Boho, Eclectic; that's me!

Things I hate

Bad manners, ignorance, arrogance and selfishness. There's too many people in the world like this, and I don't want anything to do with them.

Bananas - loathe them, detest them (it's almost a phobia)

Custard - blurgh, blurgh, blurgh

Jazz Music

Milk

Spiders

Tea (unless herbal)

Twee things - sickly sweet collectable little nick-nacks. I'm definitely not a kawaii type of person (however - my daughter would love it - so don't be afraid to send anything if this is your passion - it would still be gratefully received)

Ratings

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Comment: Thanks for the beautiful card! I enjoyed reading what you wrote too :)
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Comment: I so much enjoyed learning about your "neck of the woods" what a great description of you and your area and loved the pictures...thanks so much!! :)
Response: It was great fun to do. Kind regards and happy swapping - Jan :)
lorikyles rated for 20 Questions Letter: Where I Live on Sep 23, 2008
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Comment: Dear Jan, Thanks so much for your brilliant letter, I absolutely loved reading it, and keep giggling at your description of your dog, I have one just like it! Cheers, Kylie
Response: So glad I made you smile - kind regards and happy swapping, Jan :)
goldfish rated for One Photo: On a Walk on Sep 22, 2008
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Comment: I absolutely adored the photos and the accompanying letter/map. Outstanding! Thank you so much.
Response: Thank you for your lovely comments. Kind regards and happy swapping - Jan :)
LuldaCasadaga55 rated for One Photo: On a Walk on Sep 21, 2008
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Comment: Simply awesome...you are so lucky to have that view on your walks. Next time in the pub sent me a "cheers" across the pond! :)
Response: So pleased you enjoyed it - cheers, and happy swapping :)
animalchatter rated for One Photo: On a Walk on Sep 20, 2008
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Comment: Truly an extra special swap...my husband and I BOTH enjoyed the map and pictures! Thank you so much!!! :)
Response: It's a pleasure - kind regards and happy swapping, Jan :)
Minou rated for List your aspirations! on Sep 18, 2008
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Comment: I really enjoyed reading your list...I love your sense of humor-it's just like mine. Good luck on the quilt!
Response: Thank you - kind regards and happy swapping, Jan :) PS - I've just finished a quilted bag and it's lovely - think I'm hooked!
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Comment: I Love, Love, Love the ocean waves crashing on rocks, so I loved this postcard lady. Thanks!!!
Response: Thank you - kind regards and happy swapping, Jan :)
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Comment: thank you very much! & dachshund's definitely have a personality all of their own :D
Response: Thank you - kind regards and happy swapping, Jan :)
kawaiibuttons rated for List your aspirations! on Sep 16, 2008
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Comment: thank you, I enjoyed reading your list!
Response: Thank you - kind regards and happy swapping, Jan :)
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Response: Thank you - kind regards and happy swapping, Jan :)
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Comment: Janis, Thanks so much for the beautiful postcard. We use to see Jack-in-the-pulpits walking through the woods near my house when I was a kid...I always loved them. Lynnie
Response: Glad you enjoyed it. Kind regards, Jan :)
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Comment: Love the card and your comments touched me deeply. You're a sweetheart, thanks!
Response: It's a pleasure - kind regards, Jan :)
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Comment: Your vintage card was great! I also sent out vintage cards.
Response: Thank you kindly :)
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Comment: Thanks for your kind words regarding my art and Willie yips his thanks too :-) Every time I see an old photo of the Horse Guard, this first thing I do is look for my cousin. LOL he was in the Guard during the '70 so the photo is way before his time but still a great one! Thanks so much!!
Response: Pleased I managed to send an apt card. Kind regards :)
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard, its very pretty. --and thanks for visiting my etsy!
Response: It's a pleasure :) (That was a quick delivery!)
meggert rated for letter with a cup of tea!! on Sep 2, 2008
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Comment: what an interesting letter from you. The presentation is beautiful and such fun to read. I will be writing back to you soon.Although your presentation will be hard to compare to. Love and peace Mary
Response: Blimey! It's got there already - that was really quick. I look forward to hearing from you :)
fandrea rated for No cost- Easter mosaic swap on Apr 5, 2008
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Shirley rated for No cost- Easter mosaic swap on Mar 23, 2008
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Comment: Aw how cute, the bunny mosaic is lovely :) Have a Happy Easter!
Response: Pleased you like it. Kind regards and happy swapping - Jan :)
Chamsie rated for Crank It to 11 ! Music Swap on Mar 23, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the great selection of songs!
Response: Glad you like it. Happy easter. Kind regards and happy swapping - Jan :)

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Comments

dragonfly on Mar 22, 2008:

Thanks for sharing the additional poem with us, it was a nice touch.

AngelFaeryKathleen on Mar 21, 2008:

"My Favourite Poetry" swap was great and I was introduced to severl "new" poets. I love how you did the background on yours and would love to know how you did it. Kipling is an old favourite of mine and it was a real treat to receive your page with all the pictures. Many, many thanks and hugs:-)

SCSwap08 on Mar 19, 2008:

Your favorite poem was great and I really enjoyed learning more about the writer. Thank you so much!

biasbabe on Mar 17, 2008:

Welcome to the group Love Our Dogs Society

ELanza on Mar 5, 2008:

Thanks for letting me know.I can't wait to get my first swap package.

bubblygreek on Mar 4, 2008:

Thank you for Thalia's goodies for the Pay it Back - europe tag. The dotee doll was so cute - we are honoured to be the recipients of your very first one!!

zombee on Mar 3, 2008:

Hi! I just wanted to say that you have been an amazing host in the "Newbies Try-a-Swap Challenge!" I think that you deserve a dozen stars for being so patient and supportive. :)

lamborama on Mar 2, 2008:

Hello, I just wanted to say that I could never put my feelings about custard into words until I read your "blurgh, blurgh, blurgh." That sums it up so exactly!

fivecats1 on Feb 26, 2008:

thank you so much for the beautiful tag you sent me!!! I love the hand crocheted heart bag, and the fabric and embelishments are all perfect! Great swap!!!

Helena on Feb 24, 2008:

Glad you enjoyed the swap! I'm making my second mosaic right now (or trying anyway, as our Internet connection has been super sluggish for the last few days... sigh!). I checked yours out and they're really nice, the one with the bunny in the center really put a smile on my face. Thanks for your appreciation!

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