Happy 2nd Birthday Jacob

Little Jacob turned 2 on Sunday. He had a lovely afternoon with a few friends and some relatives. The storm hit Toowoomba that afternoon but didn't spoil it for him; there was enough time to play on trampoline and in the sandpit.
He was a little worn out that night though.
Next weekend-weather permitting he has another celebration, this time at the beach and zoo.
I returned to Brisbane next morning-power had been out since the storm hit there, and remained off for more than 24 hours.We were fortunate to have a lead running from our neighbour's home, as he has a small generator. That helped keep the fridge going and we have always had emergency gas equipment for lights and cooking.
The explosion of the insulators on the power pole was loud and made an incredible mess.
While we didnt have any tree damage we did have a loss of some electrical equipment but others around us were not so lucky and will be feeling the effects for some time to come.I think most people in Brisbane and surrounds were affected in some way by this one.If nothing else it can help make people aware of the need to keep gutters cleared and trim overhanging trees.
Meantime it is back to the everday grind.
A very few Mini soaker keyrings are being given with instock knits until stock(of keyrings) runs out.
The intro to cloth packs will be up and running before the month is over, on the www.ceejaynappies.com.au site

Crikey Set for Steve Irwin Day

15th November is again Steve Irwin Day. Once again I have one special Crikey Set, proceeds to one of Steve's Conservation charities. This one is a bluey green soaker in organic wool and merino, quite thick although wool was sold as 8 ply- it is nearer Aran (10 ply), and there is the option to have Crikey embroidered on the back- or alternatively I will knit a regular crikey soaker (beige with green lettering). It comes with a teeny mini soaker keyring, and these will be given with all instock soakers sold between now and Christmas. The nappy is a large size night/day fitted, quilters cotton outer with croc design, bamboo velour inner and concealed full layer of lightweight bamboo and one of double napped flannel, plus soaker of BKT. Booster is snap in bamboo which can be folded to give absorbency where most needed. This set is normally over $60 but is a special price for one day only on the Gossamer Dreams store November listing on 15th.
I am spending the weekend with my grandons, Jacob turns 2 on Sunday.
I hope to start listing the budget nappies after all the celebrations are completed- we are also taking off to the beach and Australia Zoo in a few days time.

Budget Nappy site opening

Sometime this month I will be relaunching the Ceejay Nappy site where I will be offering our budget nappy options
The first pack will be aimed at people who are interested in trying cloth but know very little about it. This would be an ideal package to give as a gift to someone having a new baby. Nappy is a revamped ceejay, but is a sized version and will come in a variety of basic fabrics (including bamboo)and wool.
I am running a little late with these as I have had such a frantically busy couple of months.
More info will be available very soon.