Just after I put off the computer last night I realised that Pining for the West is 2 today.

I started blogging because everybody else in my immediate family is a blogger and I thought I would give it a go too. They are the only people who know that I have a blog, apart from the readers of course. I knew that things were going to be changing around here with our sons moving into their own homes, I’m not spending lots of time ‘mothering’ now, and blogging and following other bloggers has given me a new interest. For me it’s a bit of fun, an interesting hobby and a great way of ‘meeting’ people and sharing and gaining information.

Originally I had thought that I would be having much more in the way of crafts on Pining but books have been far more prominent this year although I have quite a few ongoing craft projects (as ever) which I hope to feature soon. Even if it’s just a way of shaming myself into getting something finished before starting something else!

I haven’t been doing so much in the way of baking, it’s not that I don’t enjoy it but not having two ravenous sons around the house to eat it all means that we have to, and it’s not good for our waistlines!

Anyway the stats have gone up every month so far and I’m really chuffed that it’s going so well so a big thank you to everyone who takes the time to visit Pining for the West and especially those who make comments. It’s a great way for someone with reclusive tendencies (Is that all readers?) to keep in touch with people and get a wee look into their way of life.