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Yes, I am a dork. I am comfortable with my geekiness. It's something that comes with maturity. Now, to get some of that fine wine that goes along with it....
Monday, September 25, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Update!
Baby Madelynn has been found safe and sound in our family room closet. I guess we just need a search team of children, even though they were searching for different toys.
It was a happy reunioun for H-bomb, as Madelynn is her favorite baby. (She doesn't know that you're not supposed to show favoritism to kids. Maybe baby dolls are an exception?)
On to Icarus....
I have 14 rows left of chart one. I think I should be able to finish them either today or tomorrow at school. I'd rather finish them at home, but I have an exam to study for, so I might finish them during my breaks at school.
I cast on last weekend for the Father and Son socks in the fall IK. They're moving along pretty quickly. I like having smaller projects to work on in addition to a large one. I'll feel like I've accomplished something when they're done, even if I still have most of another project to finish.
It was a happy reunioun for H-bomb, as Madelynn is her favorite baby. (She doesn't know that you're not supposed to show favoritism to kids. Maybe baby dolls are an exception?)
On to Icarus....
I have 14 rows left of chart one. I think I should be able to finish them either today or tomorrow at school. I'd rather finish them at home, but I have an exam to study for, so I might finish them during my breaks at school.
I cast on last weekend for the Father and Son socks in the fall IK. They're moving along pretty quickly. I like having smaller projects to work on in addition to a large one. I'll feel like I've accomplished something when they're done, even if I still have most of another project to finish.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Icarus Progress.... With Photos!
Ok. So blogger doesn't want to put my photos where I want them. Anyway....I started classes on Monday. Bright and early at 7:30 in the morning. I'm not really what people call a "morning person". I like to sleep. I like my bed. I like my eyes to be closed during the dark morning. I'm sure that I'll adjust in a few weeks, but until then, I'll be dragging.
Right now, I'm taking a break from my urinalysis studying (oh, yeah) to get these photos up.
I've been spending my breaks before and after class working on Icarus. It's taking roughly 30 minutes to do 2 rows, so I'm not getting a lot done at one time, but it is adding up. I have four more rows left to do on the third repeat. I'm using Mondial La Lana Merino Fine and size 2 Turbos.
Icarus is still small enough to take with me in a small fabric gift bag and fits nicely in my backpack. I've really been enjoying talking with the random people who stop to ask about the project. Finding new people to talk to is something I enjoy doing. As SweaterGirl and IKTI know, I'll talk to just about anybody about anything.
Other than school, I haven't been doing anything new. I'm finally getting some ripe tomatoes in my garden, although my plants were really damaged during the storms last week. I'm hoping that the huge holes in the leaves won't hurt the tomatoes, pumpkins and cucumbers too much. The weeds seem to have weathered the storms (ha, ha) just fine, but my super-tall sunflowers were broken by the wind before I had a chance to get photos taken. But, thankfully, there's always next year.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Icarus Progress
I finally finished detangling my yarn for Icarus yesterday. 1250 meters of superfine merino.
I got through the second repeat of chart 1 this evening. At this rate, I might be done by December...
On the home front, I emptied out my black hole of an office yesterday and ripped out the nasty pink carpet. I'm not sure which previous owner decided on the carpets in our house, but they obviously had no taste. I spent a few hours scraping tape that was under the tack strips, and it's still not done. I have a feeling that Mema will be upset if I don't do it right, so I'll get back at it tomorrow. But until it's all done, I have a black hole of a dining room.
I got through the second repeat of chart 1 this evening. At this rate, I might be done by December...
On the home front, I emptied out my black hole of an office yesterday and ripped out the nasty pink carpet. I'm not sure which previous owner decided on the carpets in our house, but they obviously had no taste. I spent a few hours scraping tape that was under the tack strips, and it's still not done. I have a feeling that Mema will be upset if I don't do it right, so I'll get back at it tomorrow. But until it's all done, I have a black hole of a dining room.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Sesame Street Rocks!
If you know me, even a little bit, you know that I'm a little obsessed with Law and Order. All of them. Even the repeats on USA and TNT and every other channel that plays them.
So, imagine my delight when watching Sesame Street with H-bomb on Monday night and this clip came on. I had to turn it up and tell my family to be quiet so I could hear what was going on. SuperGeek and I were left wondering where Ice-T's character, Finn Tutuola, was though.
On the knitting front, I've finished Sister Amy's shawl. It's thinner than I thought it would be, but that will probably change with blocking and gravity.
I've started the second repeat on Icarus. I know I shouldn't be, but I'm a little concerned because it looks like a blob of yarn right now. The pattern looks much more complicated than it is, but I've found it to be a nice "watching TV" project to work on.
I've also been making baby hats, since everybody seems to be reproducing at an alarming rate right now. They're nice and easy and can be finished in a few hours.
The painted bedroom floor looks so much better. I'm very pleased with the way it turned out. I think, though, that I will get the primer tinted next time to cut down on the coats needed for good coverage. I'm thinking that I could spend a few days this week working on fixing the "Black Hole", as SuperGeek calls my office. I'd love to rip out the nasty pink carpet and organize everything. I'm just not sure where I'd put the 'puter while I was working, since our house is so cozy....
One more thing.....
We had an awesome dinner party on Saturday night, and I'd like to thank everybody that was there for making it so wonderful. We're planning on putting in the dishwasher that's been hanging out in the garage before we have another one. Although, eating off the paper plates was convenient.
We were all missing the Honeymooners2006 a few minutes after they left. Come back soon! You don't need a reason to visit us!
So, imagine my delight when watching Sesame Street with H-bomb on Monday night and this clip came on. I had to turn it up and tell my family to be quiet so I could hear what was going on. SuperGeek and I were left wondering where Ice-T's character, Finn Tutuola, was though.
On the knitting front, I've finished Sister Amy's shawl. It's thinner than I thought it would be, but that will probably change with blocking and gravity.
I've started the second repeat on Icarus. I know I shouldn't be, but I'm a little concerned because it looks like a blob of yarn right now. The pattern looks much more complicated than it is, but I've found it to be a nice "watching TV" project to work on.
I've also been making baby hats, since everybody seems to be reproducing at an alarming rate right now. They're nice and easy and can be finished in a few hours.
The painted bedroom floor looks so much better. I'm very pleased with the way it turned out. I think, though, that I will get the primer tinted next time to cut down on the coats needed for good coverage. I'm thinking that I could spend a few days this week working on fixing the "Black Hole", as SuperGeek calls my office. I'd love to rip out the nasty pink carpet and organize everything. I'm just not sure where I'd put the 'puter while I was working, since our house is so cozy....
One more thing.....
We had an awesome dinner party on Saturday night, and I'd like to thank everybody that was there for making it so wonderful. We're planning on putting in the dishwasher that's been hanging out in the garage before we have another one. Although, eating off the paper plates was convenient.
We were all missing the Honeymooners2006 a few minutes after they left. Come back soon! You don't need a reason to visit us!
Monday, August 07, 2006
Fabuloso
I found this cleaner at Target, and I love it. If you haven't tried it, spend the $1.49 on it. It took off who knows how much dirt from under the carpet. And it smells good, too.
Awesomeness in a bottle.
Awesomeness in a bottle.
Update to Waiting
I got my grade via email yesterday afternoon....
I got an A!!!!
I was very excited about it, since I hadn't done as well on the first lecture exam as I would have liked and I was worried that I would do the same the second time around. But I only missed 8 points!!
So to reward myself, I pulled out the carpet in my bedroom. It was old and gross and stinky. Now we have the nice asbestos tiles showing. The plan is to paint them until we can afford to recover them with wood flooring. Or laminate. Or tile. I'm sure we'll figure something out....
Lolla was a blast, too. We saw Death Cab, Built to Spill, Calexico, Sonic Youth, Dresden Dolls, Flaming Lips and New Pornographers.
We were all getting tired after spending the day in the heat with sweaty, sticky people all around, so we went back to Amy 2's house for a dinner of ice cream and chips and dip. That's one of the fun things about travelling without children...
I'm almost done with the first chart of Icarus. I'll start on the first repeat in roughly three rows. I'm near the end of Amy 2's shawl, with plans of embellishment dancing in my head. I'm thinking a fringe with a bead on the end at the short edges, but she seems a bit wary of that idea. I'm going to try it and see how it turns out and if she hates it, I can change it.
I'm off to check for ripe tomatoes in my garden. We'll be using them for dinner if I can find some.
I got an A!!!!
I was very excited about it, since I hadn't done as well on the first lecture exam as I would have liked and I was worried that I would do the same the second time around. But I only missed 8 points!!
So to reward myself, I pulled out the carpet in my bedroom. It was old and gross and stinky. Now we have the nice asbestos tiles showing. The plan is to paint them until we can afford to recover them with wood flooring. Or laminate. Or tile. I'm sure we'll figure something out....
Lolla was a blast, too. We saw Death Cab, Built to Spill, Calexico, Sonic Youth, Dresden Dolls, Flaming Lips and New Pornographers.
We were all getting tired after spending the day in the heat with sweaty, sticky people all around, so we went back to Amy 2's house for a dinner of ice cream and chips and dip. That's one of the fun things about travelling without children...
I'm almost done with the first chart of Icarus. I'll start on the first repeat in roughly three rows. I'm near the end of Amy 2's shawl, with plans of embellishment dancing in my head. I'm thinking a fringe with a bead on the end at the short edges, but she seems a bit wary of that idea. I'm going to try it and see how it turns out and if she hates it, I can change it.
I'm off to check for ripe tomatoes in my garden. We'll be using them for dinner if I can find some.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Waiting is the Hardest Part
I'm sitting here waiting for the email from my A&P instructor giving me my grade. I had my final exam this morning. I felt more prepared for this test than the first one, but I could only miss 23 points to get an A in the class. I could, however, have gotten only 17 out of 200 for a C in the class.
Later this afternoon, SuperGeek and I will be heading down to Chicago for Lollapalooza. I'm pretty excited to go, as I've never been before. We're planning to see Death Cab, Raconteurs, Gnarls Barkley and New Pornographers. And whatever other bands sound good.
On the knitting front, I've made progress on Amy's shawl, but not as much as I would like. I also cast on for Icarus last night during a study break. I've only finished 15 rows, so I'm not sure how it will look when I'm done. I also need to finish untangling the skein of yarn that I'm using. Perhaps yarn stores wouldn't go out of business if the owners were more neat with their product?
I'm not sure that I'll be able to make it to any yarn stores this weekend, but I will post about them on Monday if I do.
I hope you're all staying cool!
Later this afternoon, SuperGeek and I will be heading down to Chicago for Lollapalooza. I'm pretty excited to go, as I've never been before. We're planning to see Death Cab, Raconteurs, Gnarls Barkley and New Pornographers. And whatever other bands sound good.
On the knitting front, I've made progress on Amy's shawl, but not as much as I would like. I also cast on for Icarus last night during a study break. I've only finished 15 rows, so I'm not sure how it will look when I'm done. I also need to finish untangling the skein of yarn that I'm using. Perhaps yarn stores wouldn't go out of business if the owners were more neat with their product?
I'm not sure that I'll be able to make it to any yarn stores this weekend, but I will post about them on Monday if I do.
I hope you're all staying cool!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
I'm Busy!
Wow! I'm almost done with my summer session of A&P. It's a bit harder than sociology. I can't knit during this class, because I need my hands to write. I suppose I could get a voice recorder and take notes at home, but I'd rather knit in the comfy chairs at home.
I just found out that I can start the clinical lab tech program at MATC this fall. I went from #20 on the list to #1. Which is a much better place for me to be.
On the knitting side of things, I finished the prairie tunic a few weeks ago. I love the reactions I get from people who think it must have been incredibly difficult to make it. But if you don't know how to do something, it can seem very hard. Plus, it looks like it was hard work. (photos aren't working right now, so will try to post on flickr.)
I was in Chicago over the 4th of July weekend. The ladies and I went to a yarn store near my SIL's house in Wheaton. She chose a ladder and an eyelash yarn for me to make a shawl for her. It's nice working with a "good" novelty yarn. It doesn't feel like it's cutting into my skin when I work with it.
I'm also working on another baby blanket. It's the Oat Couture spiral baby blanket that was the inspiration for the grumpecue. I'm using cream Cascade 220, although I took a break during the heat wave last week. The last thing I wanted in my non-air conditioned house was a pile of wool on my lap.
I'll be cleaning up from the storm last night and spreading mulch later today. It was a very thoughtful gift from Mema. Or maybe more of a trade, since she's taking the landscape rock to use in her rain garden. Either way, I appreciate it!
I just found out that I can start the clinical lab tech program at MATC this fall. I went from #20 on the list to #1. Which is a much better place for me to be.
On the knitting side of things, I finished the prairie tunic a few weeks ago. I love the reactions I get from people who think it must have been incredibly difficult to make it. But if you don't know how to do something, it can seem very hard. Plus, it looks like it was hard work. (photos aren't working right now, so will try to post on flickr.)
I was in Chicago over the 4th of July weekend. The ladies and I went to a yarn store near my SIL's house in Wheaton. She chose a ladder and an eyelash yarn for me to make a shawl for her. It's nice working with a "good" novelty yarn. It doesn't feel like it's cutting into my skin when I work with it.
I'm also working on another baby blanket. It's the Oat Couture spiral baby blanket that was the inspiration for the grumpecue. I'm using cream Cascade 220, although I took a break during the heat wave last week. The last thing I wanted in my non-air conditioned house was a pile of wool on my lap.
I'll be cleaning up from the storm last night and spreading mulch later today. It was a very thoughtful gift from Mema. Or maybe more of a trade, since she's taking the landscape rock to use in her rain garden. Either way, I appreciate it!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Where Do You Knit?
Young knitters in Madison are having a hard time forming good knitting groups. At least, that's what I'm getting from Madam and the writer of this blog.
To be honest, I'm not big on knitting groups. I do enjoy knitting with friends that knit, but the few knitting groups I've been to have made me long for something more. Like beer or wine or some kind of cocktail. Something to make things more exciting. SweaterGirl and I have discussed plans to create a bar/knitting store. I'm not sure how things would work out, since I wouldn't want tipsy knitters to spill their drinks on the yarn or poke somebody with a stick. But the conversations would be sparkling and ideas flowing freely and probably a lot of laughter and tears, since that's what knitters do. And I have an idea in my head that a tipsy knitter will buy a lot of yarn.
I think it would be great if Madison had a young knitters' group. Not too young, because even though I have a vast depth of patience, it runs out quickly when I'm around whippersnappers.
To be honest, I'm not big on knitting groups. I do enjoy knitting with friends that knit, but the few knitting groups I've been to have made me long for something more. Like beer or wine or some kind of cocktail. Something to make things more exciting. SweaterGirl and I have discussed plans to create a bar/knitting store. I'm not sure how things would work out, since I wouldn't want tipsy knitters to spill their drinks on the yarn or poke somebody with a stick. But the conversations would be sparkling and ideas flowing freely and probably a lot of laughter and tears, since that's what knitters do. And I have an idea in my head that a tipsy knitter will buy a lot of yarn.
I think it would be great if Madison had a young knitters' group. Not too young, because even though I have a vast depth of patience, it runs out quickly when I'm around whippersnappers.
Hooray, Hooray! I Got An 'A'!
In soc. I'm not surprised by this bit of information, but it is always nice to see that letter on an official letter from school. I'm glad that I was able to get those credits worked in around my knitting time.
But since that class has ended, I've been studying human anatomy and physiology. Unfortunately, it's not a knitting-type class. And I actually have to put some effort into the studying. I did take an anatomy class in high school, so it's not brand new information that I'm trying to process. Which seems to be the case with the young whippersnappers in the class. Except that they didn't learn anything in their high school classes, and they're trying to get through this class without learning anything, too. Kids these days...
On the knitting front, I have just about an inch and half to go on my prairie tunic before I start my short rows. It's taken a very long time to get to where I'm at and I've decided that I will have to modify patterns so that I can stop purling forever. The tunic would be much easier and faster to knit if the pattern had been written for circular knitting, which is probably true for a lot of patterns. Live and learn, I guess.
But since that class has ended, I've been studying human anatomy and physiology. Unfortunately, it's not a knitting-type class. And I actually have to put some effort into the studying. I did take an anatomy class in high school, so it's not brand new information that I'm trying to process. Which seems to be the case with the young whippersnappers in the class. Except that they didn't learn anything in their high school classes, and they're trying to get through this class without learning anything, too. Kids these days...
On the knitting front, I have just about an inch and half to go on my prairie tunic before I start my short rows. It's taken a very long time to get to where I'm at and I've decided that I will have to modify patterns so that I can stop purling forever. The tunic would be much easier and faster to knit if the pattern had been written for circular knitting, which is probably true for a lot of patterns. Live and learn, I guess.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
You know what's not fun?
Algebra.
I'm studying for a placement test that I need to take before I can register for fall classes. I don't remember much of the algebra I learned almost 10 years ago, so I have a feeling it will be remedial algebra for me.
On the knitting front, I finished 6 dishcloths last week. I also did 6 more inches on the prairie tunic and started a shawl for SuperGeek's aunt. I'm going to have it done in time for the ladies' weekend in Chicago.... hopefully.....
I'm studying for a placement test that I need to take before I can register for fall classes. I don't remember much of the algebra I learned almost 10 years ago, so I have a feeling it will be remedial algebra for me.
On the knitting front, I finished 6 dishcloths last week. I also did 6 more inches on the prairie tunic and started a shawl for SuperGeek's aunt. I'm going to have it done in time for the ladies' weekend in Chicago.... hopefully.....
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
I started school (again) today. Intro Sociology. I spent most of the class knitting today. It was quite nice, actually. I cast on for the front of the prairie tunic yesterday and have about 20 rows done so far. The amount of purling really makes me wish it was a circular knit. And my needles seem to be about a mile long.
On the home front, our lawn mower decided to eat its own cord on Saturday. Just before H-bomb's birthday party, so we had a meadow in the back yard. Correction... we have a meadow in the back yard. I used the weed wacker to create some paths for gardening and briefly thought that it would be possible to mow the lawn with it. Luckily, I was able to talk myself out of it.
We are also the proud owners of a new fridge. After spending most of last evening trying to hook up the water line, we decided to get a different one. We ended up using plastic tubing which was far easier to work with than copper. When we get around to fixing up the kitchen, we can put in a copper water line, but for now a leak-free plastic tube is fine with me.
On the home front, our lawn mower decided to eat its own cord on Saturday. Just before H-bomb's birthday party, so we had a meadow in the back yard. Correction... we have a meadow in the back yard. I used the weed wacker to create some paths for gardening and briefly thought that it would be possible to mow the lawn with it. Luckily, I was able to talk myself out of it.
We are also the proud owners of a new fridge. After spending most of last evening trying to hook up the water line, we decided to get a different one. We ended up using plastic tubing which was far easier to work with than copper. When we get around to fixing up the kitchen, we can put in a copper water line, but for now a leak-free plastic tube is fine with me.
Monday, May 15, 2006
What a Weekend!
Phew!! My dancing legs are tired! Saturday was the big day for Kara and Dan. The wedding went very smoothly, as did all of the preparations in the two days leading up to it. SuperGeek and I left Mad-town on Thursday afternoon, arrived at the hotel and then went to Kara and Dan's house. It's super cute. We drank some wine and beer and ate bar food. Then went back to the hotel, which had the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in.... at a hotel.
Friday was spent eating garlic for lunch, decorating the reception hall and wrapping the bouquets. The flowers turned out lovely, if I do say so myself, and Kara got many compliments on them and requests for the florist's name. We wondered briefly if we could start up a business, but decided that it probably wouldn't work, mostly because of the 5 hour drive time between us.
The rehearsal went almost smoothly.... Mrs. Jesberger has some particular ideas for how things should work and is not shy about sharing those thoughts. After running through the ceremony a few times and making sure our foot angles were right, we watched the guys move tables. They did a wonderful job and it was very nice having room for the dip.
We had a rehearsal dinner at the hotel, with many pitchers of beer and lots of good conversation.
Then came Saturday morning! It was very relaxing getting my hair done. I think the last time it was styled was for my own wedding. Jessica, another bridesmaid, and I spent time working on our knitting projects. After getting dressed, it was time to head down for photos. As we were standing on the hotel restaurant's deck, it started snowing. And we got locked out.
Heading over to the Smith Avenue Overlook, it started pouring, but was done by the time we got there. We then went back to the Bluffs of Mendota to get ready for the wedding and reception. A few last minute decisions were made and guests began to arrive. The whole night went smoothly and we all had a lot of fun.
Kara and Dan seem to be made just for each other and I wish them the best in their long life together.
Friday was spent eating garlic for lunch, decorating the reception hall and wrapping the bouquets. The flowers turned out lovely, if I do say so myself, and Kara got many compliments on them and requests for the florist's name. We wondered briefly if we could start up a business, but decided that it probably wouldn't work, mostly because of the 5 hour drive time between us.
The rehearsal went almost smoothly.... Mrs. Jesberger has some particular ideas for how things should work and is not shy about sharing those thoughts. After running through the ceremony a few times and making sure our foot angles were right, we watched the guys move tables. They did a wonderful job and it was very nice having room for the dip.
We had a rehearsal dinner at the hotel, with many pitchers of beer and lots of good conversation.
Then came Saturday morning! It was very relaxing getting my hair done. I think the last time it was styled was for my own wedding. Jessica, another bridesmaid, and I spent time working on our knitting projects. After getting dressed, it was time to head down for photos. As we were standing on the hotel restaurant's deck, it started snowing. And we got locked out.
Heading over to the Smith Avenue Overlook, it started pouring, but was done by the time we got there. We then went back to the Bluffs of Mendota to get ready for the wedding and reception. A few last minute decisions were made and guests began to arrive. The whole night went smoothly and we all had a lot of fun.
Kara and Dan seem to be made just for each other and I wish them the best in their long life together.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Party Stores....
Are incredibly overwhelming.
I went out to find invitations and other supplies for a birthday party for H-bomb. After taking University to Middleton, I was ready to get off the road. I went to the party store next to Target. I wandered around the store for a while, trying to find Princess Party Stuff. Well, they have about 8 different styles. H-bomb wants a Sleeping Beauty party, but there weren't any supplies for that. Instead I went with Cinderella invitations. I haven't made a decision on tableware, but it will probably end up being the heart-shaped Princess stuff.
While I was there, a man was looking at the same sort of stuff. I wanted to ask how old his princess was going to be, but he was on the phone, presumably with his wife. I felt sorry for the guy. If it was too much for me, I'm fairly certain he was about to faint. They were calling each other back and forth, trying to decide what sort of gift bags and activity kits to buy. I had gone into the store with the idea of getting foamy tiaras for the girls to decorate, but they didn't have any that I liked.
So I headed over to Michaels, which was full of women planning what sounded like a bachelorette party. Since I haven't had one, and one has been promised, I would like to take this time to suggest that foamies are for kids. I'm hoping that the women get the bride nice and drunk before springing the foam accessories on her.
On the knitting front, I finished the decrease rows on GG last night. I also cast on for the Prairie Tunic from the latest Interweave Knits. I started with the medium size, but it would have been way too big, so I ripped it out and started over with the small size. The lace pattern is similar to the Green Gable's, so it should be a nice tank to layer over a cami for the summer.
I went out to find invitations and other supplies for a birthday party for H-bomb. After taking University to Middleton, I was ready to get off the road. I went to the party store next to Target. I wandered around the store for a while, trying to find Princess Party Stuff. Well, they have about 8 different styles. H-bomb wants a Sleeping Beauty party, but there weren't any supplies for that. Instead I went with Cinderella invitations. I haven't made a decision on tableware, but it will probably end up being the heart-shaped Princess stuff.
While I was there, a man was looking at the same sort of stuff. I wanted to ask how old his princess was going to be, but he was on the phone, presumably with his wife. I felt sorry for the guy. If it was too much for me, I'm fairly certain he was about to faint. They were calling each other back and forth, trying to decide what sort of gift bags and activity kits to buy. I had gone into the store with the idea of getting foamy tiaras for the girls to decorate, but they didn't have any that I liked.
So I headed over to Michaels, which was full of women planning what sounded like a bachelorette party. Since I haven't had one, and one has been promised, I would like to take this time to suggest that foamies are for kids. I'm hoping that the women get the bride nice and drunk before springing the foam accessories on her.
On the knitting front, I finished the decrease rows on GG last night. I also cast on for the Prairie Tunic from the latest Interweave Knits. I started with the medium size, but it would have been way too big, so I ripped it out and started over with the small size. The lace pattern is similar to the Green Gable's, so it should be a nice tank to layer over a cami for the summer.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Mother's Day
I was talking with Sweater Girl earlier this week and she asked me if I was getting a gift for Mother's Day. We barely celebrate regular holidays at our house, so greeting card holidays are mostly ignored. I'm not one to turn down a gift, though, so I've been thinking about what I might like. While I do spend a lot of time with my knitting, I don't really need anything. That's not to say that I don't want anything. And a lot of my time has been spent outdoors this spring, where it has been sorely needed. So maybe I should be lobbying for gardening supplies.
Or we could just skip a celebration and I can use the day for rest and relaxation, however I see fit. Knitting and gardening, with my family fanning me with palm fronds while I sip an ice cold drink.
Or we could just skip a celebration and I can use the day for rest and relaxation, however I see fit. Knitting and gardening, with my family fanning me with palm fronds while I sip an ice cold drink.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Here's one from the Peanut Gallery
Which Muppet are you?
I'm Waldorf and Statler. Now, for those of you who know me, you'll see that these internet quizes simply can't be trusted.
In knitting news, I received 3 sets of steel needles yesterday afternoon. Nothing too exciting about them, other than they came from Goodwill. $20 goes a long way there. H-bomb is the proud owner of 4 new books; 3 Berenstain Bears and 1 Disney Cinderella's Stepsisters.
I'm almost finished with the right front side of her cardigan, and am waiting for the camera battery to charge so I can take some photos.
I like the lace pattern and the yarn I'm using is so soft. The sweater would be knitting up much faster if I wasn't spending so much time outside in the yard.
I'm running out of room for planting and I want to add so many more plants. I need to find some space for 2 third generation plants I'll be getting from my dad, a bleeding heart and lilac shoot. It's kind of neat having something living as an heirloom.
I'm Waldorf and Statler. Now, for those of you who know me, you'll see that these internet quizes simply can't be trusted.
In knitting news, I received 3 sets of steel needles yesterday afternoon. Nothing too exciting about them, other than they came from Goodwill. $20 goes a long way there. H-bomb is the proud owner of 4 new books; 3 Berenstain Bears and 1 Disney Cinderella's Stepsisters.
I'm almost finished with the right front side of her cardigan, and am waiting for the camera battery to charge so I can take some photos.
I like the lace pattern and the yarn I'm using is so soft. The sweater would be knitting up much faster if I wasn't spending so much time outside in the yard.
I'm running out of room for planting and I want to add so many more plants. I need to find some space for 2 third generation plants I'll be getting from my dad, a bleeding heart and lilac shoot. It's kind of neat having something living as an heirloom.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Weird plant part 2
I'm starting to think that it is maybe an asiatic lily. I don't remember planting any in that area, and none of the ones I have planted are sprouting, but weirder things have happened in my yard.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Weird Plant
I'm not sure what this plant is.... Can anybody help? It's growing in a shady spot under two huge Norway Spruces, next to some daylilies. And a tree that's growing through the fence. (We have a few of those.) My neighbor doesn't have any on his side. They're really soft and unscented. I'm planning on letting them grow to see what they do.
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