Friday, 11 June 2010

Work experience and turning a new leaf maybe?....



Ernest has been a willing helper most of today. He helped staple fabric on a bed headboard. It was a lot easier having an extra beak around. We were able to stretch the fabric well between us and the finished result was wonderful.









He then helped me cut out a waistcoat. He has learned to pin on a paper pattern, tailor tack and cut out the fabric. He really does seem a natural at this sewing lark.











He worked hard all morning so I said he could take the afternoon off. I found him a deck chair so he could really relax for an hour.












I really thought he had turned a new leaf until I caught him helping himself to yet another miniature bottle of alcohol...this time brandy!


6 comments:

1. Linby said...

RFLOL!!! classic
Linbyx

2. BadPenny said...

Ernest really does seem to be being very helpful ( where is this leading I wonder? - I know that sounds cynical but I know Ernest )

I suppose a teeny nip of Brandy would revive him as long as he didn't polish off the whole bottle...
drunken young Roosters is not a pretty sight ( especially when
they start to sing bawdy songs )

3. Doina said...

Very nice! I see that it helps you to work.
Please put on your blog Google Translate. I do not very well English.

4. Twiglet said...

Oh bless him!! Or .... you don't think he is after my job do you????

5. chris, milatos said...

Glad you are keeping busy, a little drop of the hard stuff never hurt anybody, but make sure its only a little, Ernest. A hangover is not very nice.

6. Julia Dunnit said...

Ooh finally I get to catch up! Well Ernest landed well - thank goodness you can keep him busy..bored teenagers, oy! What amazing experiences you're giving him.crikey, by the time his gap year is over, he may be a fully evolved, well rounded and sensitive young erm, boy hen!