I finally made bread

After a week of trials, and tribulations. I finally made both white, and wholemeal bread that looked attractive, and was edible. I have passed it around my family, who have all rated it TEN. I have begun to get the 'feel' of the dough. And learning to have the patience. We are off on holiday tomorrow, (caravanning in Cornwall), and I have today, made fresh bread to take. I must have trolled every site that mentions the word 'bread', but all the info is here. Not great on baguette, as yet, but that will come when we return. I was determined to mix and knead by hand. My daughter takes the 'cant be doing with that', and uses her panasonic. Which is good, I admit. And even Nigella in her book, almost suggests that a trip to the local bakers save all the hassle. But I am loving the experience. As a skilled carpenter, then later a biker/mechanic, it must be the artisan mentality in me, that says 'I can do that'. Just loving it. Thanks