The Time Goes Again
Mon, 09/10/2007 - 7:46pm
The cutest kindergartener ever!
Today was Chelsea's first day of kindergarten, and this picture arrived in my email. I can't believe she's already in kindergarten. She's a December baby, so we had already passed the 5 mark, but that wasn't as traumatic for me as kindergarten!
Ed and I have been together for 6.5 years. His sister in law got pregnant with Chelsea a month after we started dating, and even though Andrea and I weren't close at all at the time, I KNEW on December 8th that Chelsea would be born. I don't know how I knew, I just knew. I spent A LOT of time babysitting her when she was younger.
Since I'm still not sure about the whole my-own-kids thing, I'm absolutely happy being Auntie (though Chelsea is very much looking forward to the wedding, so I will be her Aunt "for real!")
It seems she had a good time. She had Gym today.
Today was Chelsea's first day of kindergarten, and this picture arrived in my email. I can't believe she's already in kindergarten. She's a December baby, so we had already passed the 5 mark, but that wasn't as traumatic for me as kindergarten!Ed and I have been together for 6.5 years. His sister in law got pregnant with Chelsea a month after we started dating, and even though Andrea and I weren't close at all at the time, I KNEW on December 8th that Chelsea would be born. I don't know how I knew, I just knew. I spent A LOT of time babysitting her when she was younger.
Since I'm still not sure about the whole my-own-kids thing, I'm absolutely happy being Auntie (though Chelsea is very much looking forward to the wedding, so I will be her Aunt "for real!")
It seems she had a good time. She had Gym today.
Yarn Burn...Again!
Sun, 09/09/2007 - 9:07am
I knit on the Tangled Yoke Cardigan all day yesterday. My finger hurts! It's got a nice split in it. I guess my callus wasn't as developed as I thought. I may try covering it in a band aid to continue. Or perhaps I'll switch to Ed's crocheted blanket for today. I knit English, so when crocheting, I carry the yarn in the other hand from when I knit.
Who knew knitting could be so painful!
Who knew knitting could be so painful!
Joy...and Sadness...
Mon, 09/03/2007 - 8:00pm
I finished two projects this weekend!
First, the Monkey socks, with the picot edge.
They are knit in Shibui color 4201. I do love the color, and they are super soft! They were knit two at a time on one circular needle. Quite helpful for the bout of not-being-able-to-finish-anything phase I seem to be going through. There are just too many projects that want to get started.
The pattern was easy once you get the repeats memorized, which also wasn't hard to do. It became second nature. I did do a slip stitch heel instead of the straight knit as in the pattern. I prefer this heel.
And, I also FINALLY finished the Cropped Leaf Tie Cardigan from Fitted Knits. I had intended to finish this back in May, but didn't work out.
Yes, I chopped my head off. I don't know if I'm thrilled with the results yet or not, and it's hot tonight, and the cotton/silk blend of the Cascade Pima Silk wasn't agreeing with me. Also, not a fan of applied i-cord...or i-cord in general for that matter, so I'm not sure what possessed me to tackle this. I'll probably wear it a few time before deciding it unworthy because I am a horrible knitter :) (It's what I do.)
I frogged my Flicker socks. They were supposed to be a gift back in June, but never got finished, and I'm pretty sure I made a mistake somewhere, but can't remember where, so I figured I'd just start over again.
Now, on to the next new project...I think it's going to be the Tangled Yoke Cardigan from the latest issue of Interweave Knits. I also need to continue plugging away at my long unfinished projects. Like Ed's blanket that I started a year ago.
Speaking of Ed, his grandmother passed away on Saturday. The funeral is Thursday. Trying not to be sad. (It is reminding me of my grandparents...) She lived a long life though. One day past her 92nd birthday (which is all she wanted to live to...she said that often), and wherever she may be now, at least she is no longer suffering.
First, the Monkey socks, with the picot edge.
They are knit in Shibui color 4201. I do love the color, and they are super soft! They were knit two at a time on one circular needle. Quite helpful for the bout of not-being-able-to-finish-anything phase I seem to be going through. There are just too many projects that want to get started.The pattern was easy once you get the repeats memorized, which also wasn't hard to do. It became second nature. I did do a slip stitch heel instead of the straight knit as in the pattern. I prefer this heel.
And, I also FINALLY finished the Cropped Leaf Tie Cardigan from Fitted Knits. I had intended to finish this back in May, but didn't work out.
Yes, I chopped my head off. I don't know if I'm thrilled with the results yet or not, and it's hot tonight, and the cotton/silk blend of the Cascade Pima Silk wasn't agreeing with me. Also, not a fan of applied i-cord...or i-cord in general for that matter, so I'm not sure what possessed me to tackle this. I'll probably wear it a few time before deciding it unworthy because I am a horrible knitter :) (It's what I do.)I frogged my Flicker socks. They were supposed to be a gift back in June, but never got finished, and I'm pretty sure I made a mistake somewhere, but can't remember where, so I figured I'd just start over again.
Now, on to the next new project...I think it's going to be the Tangled Yoke Cardigan from the latest issue of Interweave Knits. I also need to continue plugging away at my long unfinished projects. Like Ed's blanket that I started a year ago.
Speaking of Ed, his grandmother passed away on Saturday. The funeral is Thursday. Trying not to be sad. (It is reminding me of my grandparents...) She lived a long life though. One day past her 92nd birthday (which is all she wanted to live to...she said that often), and wherever she may be now, at least she is no longer suffering.
...
Tue, 08/28/2007 - 7:39pm
Done and (almost) Done
I had a major sit and knit weekend.
Well, first of all, Ed and I went the the Northfield Drive-IN on Friday for Underdog, The Simpsons and Transformers.
Underdog was surprisingly entertaining...then again, it's from Disney! I found myself laughing out loud a few times, but I'm all for lame humor :)
We had already seen The Simpsons, but it was funnier the second time.
Transformers was about 45 minutes too long, and I could have done without the lame love story and "hot" girl leaning over cars, but it was entertaining anyway.
Saturday and Sunday were for knitting Mystery Stole 3. I finished at 10:30 on Sunday night and blocked it yesterday.
I am LOVING it. I wasn't sure about the wing at first, but it is my favorite part. It's Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk in black. It has silver lined amethyst beads.
Before I blocked it, I wasn't in love, but the 2/14 is so soft and drapes so well...OH, I just LOVE it!
I am glad it's done though. There were a couple of times I had to unknit many rows...it was tear inducing, but I'm thrilled with the finished product, especially for my first real lace project!
And in the almost done front, we have the Monkey socks. Two at a time on one circular needle.
I really want to get them closer to done, but I didn't sleep last night, and I'm getting REALLY tired as I type this.
Oh, and I'm also trying to get through the Leaf Cardigan...almost there on the body. It's on the list to get finished (hopefully before, but probably during) this weekend.
I had a major sit and knit weekend.
Well, first of all, Ed and I went the the Northfield Drive-IN on Friday for Underdog, The Simpsons and Transformers.
Underdog was surprisingly entertaining...then again, it's from Disney! I found myself laughing out loud a few times, but I'm all for lame humor :)
We had already seen The Simpsons, but it was funnier the second time.
Transformers was about 45 minutes too long, and I could have done without the lame love story and "hot" girl leaning over cars, but it was entertaining anyway.
Saturday and Sunday were for knitting Mystery Stole 3. I finished at 10:30 on Sunday night and blocked it yesterday.
I am LOVING it. I wasn't sure about the wing at first, but it is my favorite part. It's Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk in black. It has silver lined amethyst beads.Before I blocked it, I wasn't in love, but the 2/14 is so soft and drapes so well...OH, I just LOVE it!
I am glad it's done though. There were a couple of times I had to unknit many rows...it was tear inducing, but I'm thrilled with the finished product, especially for my first real lace project!
And in the almost done front, we have the Monkey socks. Two at a time on one circular needle.
I really want to get them closer to done, but I didn't sleep last night, and I'm getting REALLY tired as I type this.Oh, and I'm also trying to get through the Leaf Cardigan...almost there on the body. It's on the list to get finished (hopefully before, but probably during) this weekend.
We're going on an advennnttuuurrreee....Part 2
Thu, 08/23/2007 - 7:10am
So, we woke up Friday morning and onward we traveled (after stopping at Hershey one last time for some last minute chocolate and a lunch milkshake) to King of Prussia (the largest mall without a roller coaster). We stayed at the Radisson Valley Forge because they had a special hotel package. The hotel was alright, but I much preferred the Garden Inn. You could tell that this one was older from the doors and elevators and such. The first staffer we spoke to was kinda flighty, but the second was great. When we had gone upstairs to our first room the door was open, so we went back down, and the good one gave us a different room. We decided this was good, because we didn't remember seeing a No Smoking sign on th door of the first one. 
And of course, yarn stores. The first stop was Loop. A downright lovely store! The store itself was beautiful, had great lighting and a great clean feel. It was easy to find yarns, and patterns, and was bigger than most city yarn stores I've been in. The staff was super nice too. They asked me if I needed help a few times, but not in that annoying-you're-trying-to-steal-from-me way. You could just tell th ey wanted to help. They were helpful to the other customers as well. One customer came in with a difficult question and they did a great job answering it. Another was sitting at the table (she said) making the same "stupid" mistake and they didn't degrade her at all. I bought some special striping Lorna's Laces
and some Koigu,
and a pattern.
Next, we moved on to Rosie's Yarn Cellar. Also a nice shop. It is small, and the yarn is crowded, but not in a bad way. The yarn was easy to find, and they did a great job labeling the shelves. They had some O-Wool Balance and I actually seriously considered buying some. I wasn't a fan of the O-Wool Classic that we had in the store...far to itchy for me, but this cotton/wool blend had a really nice feel. Alas, I only left with some Nature's Palatte sock yarn though, because I didn't want to seriously injure the credit card :) This is going to be birthday or Christmas socks for my mom.
The room was rather large. Had a Sleep Number bed, which I actually wasn't all that impressed with. I couldn't get over the feeling of sleeping on an air mattress. We hung around the room for a while and headed to the mall.
Oh, the mall!! It was huge and slightly confusing, but glorious. We ate at The Cheesecake Factory. I had Quesadillas and Ed had Four Cheese Pasta. Both were quite delicious, but the Strawberry Cheesecake we shared...disappointing. There were three strawberries on it and we weren't impressed with the flavor of the cheesecake. Ed once made a cheesecake from Alton Brown's recipe and it was MUCH better, and we're pretty sure he messed it up some how (still tasty anyway).
Look what followed me home though?
There was a $50 mall gift card included in our package, so it went toward this beauty.
Once we got back we rented a movie...also included in the package, which was good because it would have cost $11.99!! INSANE. We watched Knocked Up. It was reasonably funny, but a little on the long side, and by the time it was over, we were wide awake again and the air conditioner was not working properly and freezing up. Annoying!
The next morning we woke up and headed to Philadelphia. It was nice, but I much prefer Boston...probably because I'm familiar with it, and for some reason Boston seems easier to get around. We visited the Liberty Bell.
And of course, yarn stores. The first stop was Loop. A downright lovely store! The store itself was beautiful, had great lighting and a great clean feel. It was easy to find yarns, and patterns, and was bigger than most city yarn stores I've been in. The staff was super nice too. They asked me if I needed help a few times, but not in that annoying-you're-trying-to
and some Koigu,
and a pattern.
Next, we moved on to Rosie's Yarn Cellar. Also a nice shop. It is small, and the yarn is crowded, but not in a bad way. The yarn was easy to find, and they did a great job labeling the shelves. They had some O-Wool Balance and I actually seriously considered buying some. I wasn't a fan of the O-Wool Classic that we had in the store...far to itchy for me, but this cotton/wool blend had a really nice feel. Alas, I only left with some Nature's Palatte sock yarn though, because I didn't want to seriously injure the credit card :) This is going to be birthday or Christmas socks for my mom.
We departed Philadelphia and got stuck in traffic...which was a whole lot of not fun, but we eventually got home. Connecticut and the short bit of Massachusetts we went through were fine, but New York and New Jersey...not fun. We listened to podcasts the whole time. If you like food, I suggest checking out MunchCast from the same people who bring us such geeky podcasts as This Week in Tech and MacBreak (also good, but only if you're interested in tech). I really liked this one and will be adding it to my regular list. Ed found it when trying to find stuff that wouldn't put me to sleep.
Oh, and look what I came back to work to....
Brooks Farm Riata? Isn't it beautiful (thank you, thank you, thank you Kathy!) In fact, I think I will take a page from Kathy's book and crochet a scarf out of it. Oh the possibilities :)
And, since I didn't knit while away, I'm WAY far behind!
Candy mountain
Sun, 08/19/2007 - 10:08am
Candy Mountain....We're Going on an Advennntuuurrreee Part 1.....
I love that animation. Charlie the Unicorn...check it out on YouTube.
Anyway, Ed and I spent Wednesday and Thursday in Hershey. Well, first of all, on the way down, we went to Bird in Hand, PA for to take a quick peek at the places of the Amish. I have never seen so many farms. We didn't really visit any, because if I want to see a farm, I just have to go over Ed's (his family has the BEST sweet corn, and I'm not just saying that because I have an in...really, we ate it before Ed and I even knew eachother! Yes, their tomatoes are good too, and I don't even like tomatoes, but I digress...)
We went to the Bird in Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord. I'm not one for buffets, but this was pretty good. I had some FABULOUS chicken and rice soup. Actually, the best chicken and rice soup I've had. The people there were wonderfully nice and our fellow dinners were senior citizens, which takes me back to the bus trips we took with my great-aunt and grandparents (though that's another story for another time).
Onward we traveled through the great farmland of Pennsylvania. It was actually really pretty, but I didn't take out the camera. I've never seen so many silos!
We arrived at our hotel, and I was pleasantly surprised. I have to admit, I'm kind of a hotel snob, and when I stay somewhere I haven't stayed before, I get nervous. Anyway, the Hilton Garden Inn in Hershey (so they say, but the zip is Hummelstown) is really quite nice and comfortable. You get to control your own thermostat (always a plus with me...I MUST sleep in the cold), our room has a flat panel LCD tv built into the bureau (nice touch), and a fridge and microwave. The bed didn't make my back hurt and you can plug your MP3 player into the alarm clock.
Now for the part I know you're wondering about...Hershey itself. Wednesday night we took in Chocolate World.
We went to see the "Chocolate Tour" a simulation of the actual factory...though I'm sure there isn't as much singing at the real factory. Then we decided to take in the Trolley Tour...a must if you ever find yourself in Chocolatetown. It's a 45 minute trolley ride complete with history, singing, and a few surprises (don't want to ruin it for you). Educational and fun (and air conditioned) what more can you ask for.
Here are a few pictures:
Here we have the factory...not super pretty, but it's a factory...what do you expect?
Another view of the factory, complete with the "Hershey's Cocoa bushes."
We were completely overwhelmed at the Marketplace...so much so that we only purchased the new limited edition Elvis Peanut Butter cups (rest in peace...30 years...yes, I like Elvis, but don't tell anyone :)). They were...interesting...See, I'm a fan of peanut butter banana sandwiches. I actually used to have one before my soccer practices when I was a kid, but this...I think if is sliced a banana and plunked it on a Peanut Butter Cup it would have been better.
Thursday morning we woke up to rain! Of course, such is my luck. The park didn't open til 10 so we took our time getting ready and went over to Panera for breakfast. (The other great thing about our hotel location...restaurants everywhere AND a grocery store. I had to go buy fruit...couldn't take the junk food anymore). We decided to head over there around 10:30 and the rain started to let up. Within 10 minutes of entering, it had stopped. I chickened out on the upside down coasters. Usually I'm fine, but something about them was freaking me out this time...maybe it was the rain, but we rode all the wooden ones. Lightning Racer being the best of them. The first one, Comet, was built in like 1945 (I can't remember exactly what the sign said) and it was a little rickety for my taste. The third was Wildcat....surprisingly high for a wooden coaster.
The rain did clear out and the sun arrived, along with the steam. It was quite humid. There were thunderstorms forecasted, but none arrived in the daylight hours. We did have some Dippin' Dots (our favorite) and also rode Wild Mouse. I'm not sure why I wanted to ride it. I did have fun, but felt like I was going to fall out and held on for dear life!!
Here's Ed enjoying some Dippin' Dots (we shared)
We rode the Monorail, and I snapped some good pictures.
See the Hershey Kiss lights?
Roller coaster I don't remember the name of, but was WAY too scared to go on!
All the while, Ed and I couldn't help but compare it to Disney...we've been spoiled. No waiting in lines, characters that make sense (there is something just a little odd about a Peanut Butter Cup half unwrapped and with eyes), more space. The rides were kind of right on top of eachother....not that we didn't have fun. We did. Actually, our favorite ride was the Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge. Very much like Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Disney (another favorite), you shoot targets with your laser gun.
We decided we'd had enough heat (I'm so not a summer person...why I go to Florida in November or January, which I prefer) and enjoyed lunch at the Tudor Grill right outside the entrance to the park. We had a chocolatey dessert that totally did me in for chocolate, but it was helpful when going back to buy presents and such at the Marketplace :)
But, we DID go a LITTLE overboard!
While it's not Disney, I definitely suggest checking it out if you get a chance. They claim to be the number one park outside Orlando, and I'd have to agree with that. The one thing...part of the Park is called Boardwalk. It's basically a mini water park in the middle of the park. They have signs denoting where you can and cannot where your bathing suit...wasn't really followed, and unfortunately, there were some people there...yeah...well, more power to them for having such self-confidence.
OH, one thing they were better at than Disney...they are a smoke-free park with designated areas (like Disney), but the areas were actually followed. I saw security go up to someone and tell them to put their cigarette out. I was pleased. I wish they would do that at Disney, but they are far too nice.
Oh, and my favorite thing of all that I spotted, but have yet to try....
Yes...not just Bubble Yum...HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE Bubble Yum!!
(And no, I haven't had enough chocolate :))
Friday, was the King of Prussia Mall followed by Philadelphia (and yarn) on Saturday, aka Part 2 of our Advennntttuuurrreee....which will be posted in a day or so.
I love that animation. Charlie the Unicorn...check it out on YouTube.
Anyway, Ed and I spent Wednesday and Thursday in Hershey. Well, first of all, on the way down, we went to Bird in Hand, PA for to take a quick peek at the places of the Amish. I have never seen so many farms. We didn't really visit any, because if I want to see a farm, I just have to go over Ed's (his family has the BEST sweet corn, and I'm not just saying that because I have an in...really, we ate it before Ed and I even knew eachother! Yes, their tomatoes are good too, and I don't even like tomatoes, but I digress...)
We went to the Bird in Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord. I'm not one for buffets, but this was pretty good. I had some FABULOUS chicken and rice soup. Actually, the best chicken and rice soup I've had. The people there were wonderfully nice and our fellow dinners were senior citizens, which takes me back to the bus trips we took with my great-aunt and grandparents (though that's another story for another time).
Onward we traveled through the great farmland of Pennsylvania. It was actually really pretty, but I didn't take out the camera. I've never seen so many silos!
We arrived at our hotel, and I was pleasantly surprised. I have to admit, I'm kind of a hotel snob, and when I stay somewhere I haven't stayed before, I get nervous. Anyway, the Hilton Garden Inn in Hershey (so they say, but the zip is Hummelstown) is really quite nice and comfortable. You get to control your own thermostat (always a plus with me...I MUST sleep in the cold), our room has a flat panel LCD tv built into the bureau (nice touch), and a fridge and microwave. The bed didn't make my back hurt and you can plug your MP3 player into the alarm clock.
Now for the part I know you're wondering about...Hershey itself. Wednesday night we took in Chocolate World.
We went to see the "Chocolate Tour" a simulation of the actual factory...though I'm sure there isn't as much singing at the real factory. Then we decided to take in the Trolley Tour...a must if you ever find yourself in Chocolatetown. It's a 45 minute trolley ride complete with history, singing, and a few surprises (don't want to ruin it for you). Educational and fun (and air conditioned) what more can you ask for.Here are a few pictures:
Here we have the factory...not super pretty, but it's a factory...what do you expect?
Another view of the factory, complete with the "Hershey's Cocoa bushes."We were completely overwhelmed at the Marketplace...so much so that we only purchased the new limited edition Elvis Peanut Butter cups (rest in peace...30 years...yes, I like Elvis, but don't tell anyone :)). They were...interesting...See, I'm a fan of peanut butter banana sandwiches. I actually used to have one before my soccer practices when I was a kid, but this...I think if is sliced a banana and plunked it on a Peanut Butter Cup it would have been better.
Thursday morning we woke up to rain! Of course, such is my luck. The park didn't open til 10 so we took our time getting ready and went over to Panera for breakfast. (The other great thing about our hotel location...restaurants everywhere AND a grocery store. I had to go buy fruit...couldn't take the junk food anymore). We decided to head over there around 10:30 and the rain started to let up. Within 10 minutes of entering, it had stopped. I chickened out on the upside down coasters. Usually I'm fine, but something about them was freaking me out this time...maybe it was the rain, but we rode all the wooden ones. Lightning Racer being the best of them. The first one, Comet, was built in like 1945 (I can't remember exactly what the sign said) and it was a little rickety for my taste. The third was Wildcat....surprisingly high for a wooden coaster.
The rain did clear out and the sun arrived, along with the steam. It was quite humid. There were thunderstorms forecasted, but none arrived in the daylight hours. We did have some Dippin' Dots (our favorite) and also rode Wild Mouse. I'm not sure why I wanted to ride it. I did have fun, but felt like I was going to fall out and held on for dear life!!
Here's Ed enjoying some Dippin' Dots (we shared)
We rode the Monorail, and I snapped some good pictures.
See the Hershey Kiss lights?
Roller coaster I don't remember the name of, but was WAY too scared to go on!All the while, Ed and I couldn't help but compare it to Disney...we've been spoiled. No waiting in lines, characters that make sense (there is something just a little odd about a Peanut Butter Cup half unwrapped and with eyes), more space. The rides were kind of right on top of eachother....not that we didn't have fun. We did. Actually, our favorite ride was the Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge. Very much like Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Disney (another favorite), you shoot targets with your laser gun.
We decided we'd had enough heat (I'm so not a summer person...why I go to Florida in November or January, which I prefer) and enjoyed lunch at the Tudor Grill right outside the entrance to the park. We had a chocolatey dessert that totally did me in for chocolate, but it was helpful when going back to buy presents and such at the Marketplace :)
But, we DID go a LITTLE overboard!
While it's not Disney, I definitely suggest checking it out if you get a chance. They claim to be the number one park outside Orlando, and I'd have to agree with that. The one thing...part of the Park is called Boardwalk. It's basically a mini water park in the middle of the park. They have signs denoting where you can and cannot where your bathing suit...wasn't really followed, and unfortunately, there were some people there...yeah...well, more power to them for having such self-confidence.OH, one thing they were better at than Disney...they are a smoke-free park with designated areas (like Disney), but the areas were actually followed. I saw security go up to someone and tell them to put their cigarette out. I was pleased. I wish they would do that at Disney, but they are far too nice.
Oh, and my favorite thing of all that I spotted, but have yet to try....
Yes...not just Bubble Yum...HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE Bubble Yum!!(And no, I haven't had enough chocolate :))
Friday, was the King of Prussia Mall followed by Philadelphia (and yarn) on Saturday, aka Part 2 of our Advennntttuuurrreee....which will be posted in a day or so.
Catching up
Mon, 08/13/2007 - 8:28pm
Catching Up...
So, I knit all weekend with the intention of getting some things done...I didn't, but I'm getting close. The number of unfinished projects has got me really agitated now, so I MUST finish them.
I'm catching up on the Mystery Stole. I got a little behind with the twins sweaters to be done.
Remember the Curse-ed Socks...the Lorna's Laces Purple Club....
Frogged it...it's becoming a Chevron Scarf now.
The Arm Warmers....frogged last night.
I can't take the unfinished. I either need to finish or forget.
In other fiber news, here is Anna's latest needle felted project...quite impressive for a second project. He has a tail too!
I gave him a name, but now, I cannot remember what it was....
Yesterday was Dad's birthday, and we all shared a delightful blend of yellow cake, sweet cream ice cream, cookie dough and frosting from Cold Stone.
And now, I am on vacation. Tomorrow shall be knitting, and pre-trip shopping (no matter what, I always end up having to buy sunscreen...I shall not turn red on this trip!) Ed and I will be heading off to Pennsylvania for some amusement, chocolate, shopping and history (not necessarily in that order, and yes, there will be some yarn shop shopping [shop recommendations accepted and appreciated]!). Should be a grand time. I will still have internet access (we can't seem to go anywhere without that, or without our computers), but I probably won't post until I return Saturday night. I hope to get some knitting in. We'll see how I fair car-knitting.
So, I knit all weekend with the intention of getting some things done...I didn't, but I'm getting close. The number of unfinished projects has got me really agitated now, so I MUST finish them.
I'm catching up on the Mystery Stole. I got a little behind with the twins sweaters to be done.
Remember the Curse-ed Socks...the Lorna's Laces Purple Club....
Frogged it...it's becoming a Chevron Scarf now.The Arm Warmers....frogged last night.
I can't take the unfinished. I either need to finish or forget.
In other fiber news, here is Anna's latest needle felted project...quite impressive for a second project. He has a tail too!
I gave him a name, but now, I cannot remember what it was....Yesterday was Dad's birthday, and we all shared a delightful blend of yellow cake, sweet cream ice cream, cookie dough and frosting from Cold Stone.
And now, I am on vacation. Tomorrow shall be knitting, and pre-trip shopping (no matter what, I always end up having to buy sunscreen...I shall not turn red on this trip!) Ed and I will be heading off to Pennsylvania for some amusement, chocolate, shopping and history (not necessarily in that order, and yes, there will be some yarn shop shopping [shop recommendations accepted and appreciated]!). Should be a grand time. I will still have internet access (we can't seem to go anywhere without that, or without our computers), but I probably won't post until I return Saturday night. I hope to get some knitting in. We'll see how I fair car-knitting.