In case anyone was wondering, I haven't quite finished the mobius scarf in the lovely Seminole colors. I had hoped to have it for tomorrow. Looking doubtful. Didn't get any work done on it tonight after I got home. There's 6 of us tomorrow, so I'm going to drive the truck over. Looking forward to the fun we'll have. We'll have to see how the game plays out. Would be wonderful to get the win. Either way, I made brownies tonight because I refuse to hear any comments about how the 'Noles didn't win because I didn't make brownies. Seriously, I think there are other factors folks, but my friends are supersitious or something.
In other news, I did manage to get a tree put up yesterday. Hope to get more done Sunday after Church. Obviously, since I'm leaving at 10 in the morning, I won't get anything like that done tomorrow. I love putting all the decorations up. This is my favorite time of year. I'll be taking some pictures as rooms come together. Right now, it's all torn apart. Very sad, but it will get better soon.
And while we're talking about Christmas...I managed to purchase one of my presents and one that my parent's are giving to someone in our family. (I don't want to get to specific since I think they actually read this blog every once n awhile.)
Enjoy the weekend!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Much to be thankful for
According to the news tonight most people don't have as much to be thankful for this year as they did last year. That's sad, because it means as a country we've begun to be thankful for "things". Don't get me wrong. I'm thankful that I have a place to live that is warm and has a decent roof. I'm also thankful that I have a job, but I'm more thankful that earlier this year when I was seriously looking for a job there were people who cared enough about me to pray and send good thoughts my way about the situation. You see, I realized something a few years ago. "Things" are way less important then people and the relationships we have in our lives.
I've been blessed with an amazing parents who have always encouraged me and been there to help when they can. Not only great parents, but I also have a wonderful extended family that I'm thankful for.
Then there are friends. I seriously don't know how I would have survived the last couple of years if I had had a few of you around to call and talk to, cry with or just hang out with. That's just the people who I know IRL, then there's the amazing people who I "hang with" on Ravelry, especially the girls in my NASCAR groups. You all rock! (Even if some of you haven't been to Waffle House or Cracker Barrel. That we can remedy with a well thought-out trip.)
Last night I went to the Thanksgiving Eve service at church and our minister asked those who were there and willing to share what they were thankful for. The lists ranged from the traditional family/friends to the continued healing of a grandchild from a brain tumor, to those who serve and protect us here at home and away from home. One young man stood up and said he was thankful that his friend thought enough of him to invite him to church that night. The minister shared that one lady that week had said she was thankful that our church was able to help her provide her family with food and now she was able to pass that help along to others.
This year, I hope you stopped long enough to think about all the things you have to be thankful for. Yes, the stock market isn't looking so lovely, and some of us are wondering if we'll ever be able to retire and actually afford to live. Others are wondering if they'll have food for tomorrow's dinner or where they'll live next week or next month. But we still have much to be thankful for. We live in a country where the possibilities are endless. Where as my mother says, you can be born in a small coal mining camp and grow up to own your own business, or travel the world, or become anything you want. Where if you're willing to work, you can not just dream dreams, you can make those dreams come true.
Tomorrow we'll return to our normal lives of trying to "get" as much as we can, but for today, I pray, we all took time to be thankful for what we've really "got".
I've been blessed with an amazing parents who have always encouraged me and been there to help when they can. Not only great parents, but I also have a wonderful extended family that I'm thankful for.
Then there are friends. I seriously don't know how I would have survived the last couple of years if I had had a few of you around to call and talk to, cry with or just hang out with. That's just the people who I know IRL, then there's the amazing people who I "hang with" on Ravelry, especially the girls in my NASCAR groups. You all rock! (Even if some of you haven't been to Waffle House or Cracker Barrel. That we can remedy with a well thought-out trip.)
Last night I went to the Thanksgiving Eve service at church and our minister asked those who were there and willing to share what they were thankful for. The lists ranged from the traditional family/friends to the continued healing of a grandchild from a brain tumor, to those who serve and protect us here at home and away from home. One young man stood up and said he was thankful that his friend thought enough of him to invite him to church that night. The minister shared that one lady that week had said she was thankful that our church was able to help her provide her family with food and now she was able to pass that help along to others.
This year, I hope you stopped long enough to think about all the things you have to be thankful for. Yes, the stock market isn't looking so lovely, and some of us are wondering if we'll ever be able to retire and actually afford to live. Others are wondering if they'll have food for tomorrow's dinner or where they'll live next week or next month. But we still have much to be thankful for. We live in a country where the possibilities are endless. Where as my mother says, you can be born in a small coal mining camp and grow up to own your own business, or travel the world, or become anything you want. Where if you're willing to work, you can not just dream dreams, you can make those dreams come true.
Tomorrow we'll return to our normal lives of trying to "get" as much as we can, but for today, I pray, we all took time to be thankful for what we've really "got".
Not so fascinating
Have you ever thought of a great blog post during the day, only to come home and promptly forget what you thought would be so fascinating for others to read about? Maybe it's the fact that I spent over 3 hours on conference calls today on practically the same subject that has my brain revolting. Or maybe it's because it's almost 1:30 in the morning and I should be asleep but obviously I'm not. Whatever the reason nothing fascinating here today folks. You can probably keep moving along to see something fun and entertaining on some other blog.
If you're still here and you commented on yesterday's "Wink" post let me just say this.
a) I believe I've made the case of non-border collie status, however, if it's easier for you to think of this person as "border collie", then go right ahead.
b) Male
c) Marital Status unknown, but leaning towards single due to 2 facts.
*no wedding ring - which in and of itself is not a solid indicator
*he was staying late tonight to run the job that will produce the raw data we're both going to use Friday to create files with, me for test, him for the production run. The thought here is that he could really do that from home, so if he were married/cohabiting/whatever, he'd go home and do that, but I could be wrong, it's just a guess.
d) He's no Daniel Craig or Hugh Jackman, but he's not that hard on the eyes.
e) I'm going with non-retarded, unless you're talking social skills, then who knows. I do know he's seems smart and apparently knows what he's doing at work.
Well, that was fun. Not sure it means much, but fun. Don't eat too much turkey tomorrow!
If you're still here and you commented on yesterday's "Wink" post let me just say this.
a) I believe I've made the case of non-border collie status, however, if it's easier for you to think of this person as "border collie", then go right ahead.
b) Male
c) Marital Status unknown, but leaning towards single due to 2 facts.
*no wedding ring - which in and of itself is not a solid indicator
*he was staying late tonight to run the job that will produce the raw data we're both going to use Friday to create files with, me for test, him for the production run. The thought here is that he could really do that from home, so if he were married/cohabiting/whatever, he'd go home and do that, but I could be wrong, it's just a guess.
d) He's no Daniel Craig or Hugh Jackman, but he's not that hard on the eyes.
e) I'm going with non-retarded, unless you're talking social skills, then who knows. I do know he's seems smart and apparently knows what he's doing at work.
Well, that was fun. Not sure it means much, but fun. Don't eat too much turkey tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
When is a wink a wink?
Ever had someone wink at you and wonder what they mean by it? I've had it happen to me a couple of times in the past few days. Interestingly by the same person. Which started me wondering. When is a wink...a wink?
I realize I'm a fairly friendly person, so sometimes people talk to me and tell me things that they wouldn't tell someone else. Apparently I also give off the aura of trustworthiness, which I am, but still does everyone have tot ell me things that they don't want anyone else to know? But what's up with the wink(s)?
I realize I'm a fairly friendly person, so sometimes people talk to me and tell me things that they wouldn't tell someone else. Apparently I also give off the aura of trustworthiness, which I am, but still does everyone have tot ell me things that they don't want anyone else to know? But what's up with the wink(s)?
Monday, November 24, 2008
Monday, Monday
Some Monday's feel like Mondays. You know what I mean? Today felt like a Monday at times and at others it was just plain strange. Of course, with a holiday in the middle of the week, things are almost always off kilter.
The best part of today was the yummy Egg Curry my co-worker brought for lunch today. For those who don't know me well, I am a fairly adventurous eater. I draw the lines at only peas and beans, and even then I will sometimes try something different just to see if I'll like it. I love the spices you find in traditional curry. So I was very excited that C. said she'd bring lunch today. I've tried several different curries, and liked them all, but never Egg Curry. It was yummy! Basically hard boiled eggs in a fantastic red and green chili pepper curry gravy. She made rice with cardamom pods and brought some naan to go with it. The best news is she made enough that we'll have it for lunch tomorrow.
Otherwise work was all busy, then trying to find something to do. Although, towards the end of the day it seems I inherited some work that I'm not sure is really my responsibility, but hey, I'm going to do it.
No pictures of the tea cozy yet. I found a tea pot that it will fit, but haven't had a chance to take any pictures. I wish it were a tad longer, but it will work fine I think.
Nothing really exciting happening in my life, but then that's kind of normal. Maybe tomorrow something amazingly exciting will happen. Maybe I'll meet the man of my dreams and he'll sweep me off my feet...oh wait, this is the real world...ok, maybe I'll get all my work done and will manage to have tomorrow evening to do some things that I need to do that aren't work or church related. Yeah, not too exciting to most, but it would make me happy. Enjoy your Tuesday!
The best part of today was the yummy Egg Curry my co-worker brought for lunch today. For those who don't know me well, I am a fairly adventurous eater. I draw the lines at only peas and beans, and even then I will sometimes try something different just to see if I'll like it. I love the spices you find in traditional curry. So I was very excited that C. said she'd bring lunch today. I've tried several different curries, and liked them all, but never Egg Curry. It was yummy! Basically hard boiled eggs in a fantastic red and green chili pepper curry gravy. She made rice with cardamom pods and brought some naan to go with it. The best news is she made enough that we'll have it for lunch tomorrow.
Otherwise work was all busy, then trying to find something to do. Although, towards the end of the day it seems I inherited some work that I'm not sure is really my responsibility, but hey, I'm going to do it.
No pictures of the tea cozy yet. I found a tea pot that it will fit, but haven't had a chance to take any pictures. I wish it were a tad longer, but it will work fine I think.
Nothing really exciting happening in my life, but then that's kind of normal. Maybe tomorrow something amazingly exciting will happen. Maybe I'll meet the man of my dreams and he'll sweep me off my feet...oh wait, this is the real world...ok, maybe I'll get all my work done and will manage to have tomorrow evening to do some things that I need to do that aren't work or church related. Yeah, not too exciting to most, but it would make me happy. Enjoy your Tuesday!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
I had good intentions
No, really I did, but the day got away from me. Actually, the last 3 days I've had good intentions but things just got in my way. I do have a couple of items to bring up before it's Sunday and I've missed another day of blogging.
1. I did manage to finish the tea cozy for class today. That's part of why I haven't blogged. No pictures yet. I need a smaller tea pot. I've been looking, but tomorrow I'm just going to get one. Then there will be pictures.
2. I managed to hook up the new printer. That's good. I can even get the Mac to print on it. That's good too. However, (and you knew there was a however didn't you?) I can't seem to get the PC that's on the network to recognize and print to the printer. I'll try again when I have more patience. Tonight was not that night.
3. I'm still loving the mobius scarf!
4. Myron Rolle, a FSU football player and amazing scholar, was named a Rhodes Scholar tonight! As a fellow 'Nole I'm so excited that this dream of his has come true. If you want to know more about this young man, who I feel has so much to offer our world, read this article.
5. I really do need to finish my "Mrs. Beeton meets Brown" fingerless mitts.
This cold weather so early in the season, combined with the fact that I seem to have developed pains in my hands that I didn't have last year, means I need something to keep my fingers warm at work and in my office.
Thanks to everyone who chimed in with their current reads. I love hearing what other people are reading and enjoying. We'll have to do that again some time. Until tomorrow...which has become today (Sunday)...
1. I did manage to finish the tea cozy for class today. That's part of why I haven't blogged. No pictures yet. I need a smaller tea pot. I've been looking, but tomorrow I'm just going to get one. Then there will be pictures.
2. I managed to hook up the new printer. That's good. I can even get the Mac to print on it. That's good too. However, (and you knew there was a however didn't you?) I can't seem to get the PC that's on the network to recognize and print to the printer. I'll try again when I have more patience. Tonight was not that night.
3. I'm still loving the mobius scarf!
4. Myron Rolle, a FSU football player and amazing scholar, was named a Rhodes Scholar tonight! As a fellow 'Nole I'm so excited that this dream of his has come true. If you want to know more about this young man, who I feel has so much to offer our world, read this article.
5. I really do need to finish my "Mrs. Beeton meets Brown" fingerless mitts.
This cold weather so early in the season, combined with the fact that I seem to have developed pains in my hands that I didn't have last year, means I need something to keep my fingers warm at work and in my office.
Thanks to everyone who chimed in with their current reads. I love hearing what other people are reading and enjoying. We'll have to do that again some time. Until tomorrow...which has become today (Sunday)...
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Book update
I rarely talk about the books I've been reading but I'm making an exception. Technically I haven't been reading these books since I've been listening to them as audio books, but still. So, if you like a literature mixed with a little sci-fi, mixed with some hilarious comments, then this series is for you.
The main character is named Thursday Next and she's a woman I can relate to, even if she can leap into books and travel through time on occasion while I can do neither. I think what I like most about these books is that they assume you've actually read something other then the comics section in your local paper. It assumes you already know the story of Jane Eyre, or any of the other stories that might be mentioned. Jasper Fforde has certainly crafted 5 books that are a great read. I'm currently listening to the 5th book, "First Among Sequels". I love listening to these books mainly because the reader has such a great voice and does such a great job with the different characters. So, if you're looking for a great "listen" while you're on a trip or going to and from work check these books out. I warn you though, start with the first book, "The Eyre Affair" and go forward in order, you'll be hooked and will want to know how things turn out in the end...if there is an end.
I've also been reading my way through Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum's books. These are just fun and a great easy read. Nothing else to say. All of these books are just a good "romp".
So, what are you reading?
The main character is named Thursday Next and she's a woman I can relate to, even if she can leap into books and travel through time on occasion while I can do neither. I think what I like most about these books is that they assume you've actually read something other then the comics section in your local paper. It assumes you already know the story of Jane Eyre, or any of the other stories that might be mentioned. Jasper Fforde has certainly crafted 5 books that are a great read. I'm currently listening to the 5th book, "First Among Sequels". I love listening to these books mainly because the reader has such a great voice and does such a great job with the different characters. So, if you're looking for a great "listen" while you're on a trip or going to and from work check these books out. I warn you though, start with the first book, "The Eyre Affair" and go forward in order, you'll be hooked and will want to know how things turn out in the end...if there is an end.
I've also been reading my way through Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum's books. These are just fun and a great easy read. Nothing else to say. All of these books are just a good "romp".
So, what are you reading?
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Being single = busy too
I'm always amazed when people assume that because I'm not married and I don't have children I must have LOADS of time on my hands. That is about the furthest thing from the truth. I don't think I'm alone in this. Most, if not all of my single friends are busy as well. I realize that most of my time is spent with church stuff, but still, even I think my schedule is a bit ridiculous at times.
Both last week and this week I have something to do every weeknight, including this Friday if I decide to go to Knit-Night. Not to mention Saturday I'm teaching a class that I'm not ready for yet. I so need a couple of nights at home to get it all finished. But, that's not going to happen so I'll just work on it as I can and in the words of the wonderful Tim Gunn "make it work".
Oh, and because I'm so busy, this is it tonight. I'm so tired I can't think of anything else to say. Which just proves that single girls/women aren't always full of plithy and fun things to read.
Both last week and this week I have something to do every weeknight, including this Friday if I decide to go to Knit-Night. Not to mention Saturday I'm teaching a class that I'm not ready for yet. I so need a couple of nights at home to get it all finished. But, that's not going to happen so I'll just work on it as I can and in the words of the wonderful Tim Gunn "make it work".
Oh, and because I'm so busy, this is it tonight. I'm so tired I can't think of anything else to say. Which just proves that single girls/women aren't always full of plithy and fun things to read.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Home again!
I survived the weekend, but maybe just barely. We had fun, even if the team forgot that you're supposed to WIN the Homecoming game. Oh well, it was fun to be with friends.
DF Jill and I managed to visit a couple of yarn stores. We stopped by Wooly Bully first since it was the closest to our hotel. They have some nice yarns and both of us managed to find something we just couldn't leave without. I found this
It's a lace weight merino from a company called Ella Rae. I'd never seen it and it's so pretty I just had to have it. As you can see I also found a pattern I thought it would be perfect for. I adore Ilga Leja's patterns and have a couple in my library. I might actually start this one!
From there we headed to Really Knit Stuff. I told you about this shop last year and I can't sing their praises enough. But be warned, you too might be forced to sit down and start a project that you bought the materials for while you're there. It's not all bad, I started a lovely project from Cat Bordhi's "A Treasury of Magical Knitting". I wanted to start while there since the lovely Terri was there casting hers off and could show me how the "magic" cast-on works for the mobius. I worked on it off and on the rest of the day and today and this is what it looked like before I picked it back up and knit on it for another hour tonight.
I'd love to have it finished by the last game of the regular season which happens to be a home game against UF. Well see. It does got really fast though, so maybe, just maybe it's doable.
Finally I was enticed by the sparklies and purchased this...
This photo doesn't show the sparkly factor all that well, but believe me it's amazing! It's from Blue Heron and is a Rayon Metallic yarn. The color is Curry/Copper. I'm excited about it, first because it's just so beautiful and secondly because it's so different. I'm pretty sure what I'm going to make, but I may change my mind. We'll just have to see.
So those are my pictures. I forgot my camera in Jill's car so you'll have to wait and see what she decides to post on her lovely blog.
DF Jill and I managed to visit a couple of yarn stores. We stopped by Wooly Bully first since it was the closest to our hotel. They have some nice yarns and both of us managed to find something we just couldn't leave without. I found this
It's a lace weight merino from a company called Ella Rae. I'd never seen it and it's so pretty I just had to have it. As you can see I also found a pattern I thought it would be perfect for. I adore Ilga Leja's patterns and have a couple in my library. I might actually start this one!
From there we headed to Really Knit Stuff. I told you about this shop last year and I can't sing their praises enough. But be warned, you too might be forced to sit down and start a project that you bought the materials for while you're there. It's not all bad, I started a lovely project from Cat Bordhi's "A Treasury of Magical Knitting". I wanted to start while there since the lovely Terri was there casting hers off and could show me how the "magic" cast-on works for the mobius. I worked on it off and on the rest of the day and today and this is what it looked like before I picked it back up and knit on it for another hour tonight.
I'd love to have it finished by the last game of the regular season which happens to be a home game against UF. Well see. It does got really fast though, so maybe, just maybe it's doable.Finally I was enticed by the sparklies and purchased this...
This photo doesn't show the sparkly factor all that well, but believe me it's amazing! It's from Blue Heron and is a Rayon Metallic yarn. The color is Curry/Copper. I'm excited about it, first because it's just so beautiful and secondly because it's so different. I'm pretty sure what I'm going to make, but I may change my mind. We'll just have to see.So those are my pictures. I forgot my camera in Jill's car so you'll have to wait and see what she decides to post on her lovely blog.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
I got an award and now you might too!
Last Friday TMTIHeather gave me an award that I need to pass along. Since when you read this I'll be in Tallahassee probably looking around a yarn store or in a grocery store buying what we need for tailgating I thought I'd pass along the award. I hope those who receive understand that I love their blog for different reasons.
So, here are "the rules":
For those of you who have been awarded, please post the following rules on your Blog:
1. The winner can put the logo on their Blog.
2. Link the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other Blogs.
4. Put the links to those Blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the Blogs of those you’ve nominated.
1. For the lovely knitting, and the times she has even more lovely hand dyed yarn, How Raven Lit the World.
2. Because you can always count on Kim to find the best sock yarn and show you pictures of it... Knit Kimber Knit
3. She doesn't post often enough, but when she does I love the eye candy Yarntender
4. Dan's blog always gives me something to think about. I don't "participate" but I always read it.
5. Because she has great stitching eye candy! Willow Tree Stitcher
6. More great stitching eye candy for you stitchers out there can be found at Sally's blog
7. I think I've told you about Heidi's stitching site, but she also has another site about her life, Celebrate The Seasons. Pure eye and soul candy. Take your time browsing her site.
Whew, that's 7. I don't have time to notify folks right now. But I will. However if you see your blog name, consider yourself notified. Play along if you want, but don't feel obligated. I will still love each of your blogs!
So, here are "the rules":
For those of you who have been awarded, please post the following rules on your Blog:
1. The winner can put the logo on their Blog.
2. Link the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other Blogs.
4. Put the links to those Blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the Blogs of those you’ve nominated.
1. For the lovely knitting, and the times she has even more lovely hand dyed yarn, How Raven Lit the World.
2. Because you can always count on Kim to find the best sock yarn and show you pictures of it... Knit Kimber Knit
3. She doesn't post often enough, but when she does I love the eye candy Yarntender
4. Dan's blog always gives me something to think about. I don't "participate" but I always read it.
5. Because she has great stitching eye candy! Willow Tree Stitcher
6. More great stitching eye candy for you stitchers out there can be found at Sally's blog
7. I think I've told you about Heidi's stitching site, but she also has another site about her life, Celebrate The Seasons. Pure eye and soul candy. Take your time browsing her site.
Whew, that's 7. I don't have time to notify folks right now. But I will. However if you see your blog name, consider yourself notified. Play along if you want, but don't feel obligated. I will still love each of your blogs!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Time to leave!
I just got a call and my friends will be here for the trip to Tallahassee. I can't wait. I love Homecoming. It's a night game and the weather looks to be perfect. I'm all packed and now I've told you why this is such a short blog. But check back tomorrow, I have a little something special planned. I should have pictures on Sunday after the weekend. See you all then. Now, talk amongst yourselves while I'm gone, but be sure to be nice!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Long day
It was one of those long days. You know the kind where you leave the house in the morning at some awful time, say like 6:30 AM, and don't get home until night-time, you know like between 8:30 & 9 PM. (Ok, in the spirit of full disclosure I did stop by the house long enough to grab a sandwich and something to drink and my book I needed for the meeting tonight.)
That being said, I thought earlier today I'd talk some about my upcoming weekend, or the fact that I've been knitting on my sock at stop lights (don't get all crazed, it's during rush hour and really I have the lights timed to how long it takes me to do a round on my sock). Then I thought no, I'd talk about the fact that I have so been enjoying listening to the Tuesday Next series of books on audio book and I'm so excited that I downloaded the 5th, and latest, the other day and started listening to it on the way home. Or that we had 90 people at our middle service at church Sunday and it wasn't a special weekend like Mother's Day, Christmas or Easter. Ninety! And that made our discussion on Wednesday in our planning meeting even more exciting, and more maybe made us start thinking what we need to move to the next level.
But then I got home and I was tired and I had to put in some laundry so I'd have something for this weekend. So, instead, you get this almost stream of consciousness entry that will hopefully not be too boring.
That being said, I thought earlier today I'd talk some about my upcoming weekend, or the fact that I've been knitting on my sock at stop lights (don't get all crazed, it's during rush hour and really I have the lights timed to how long it takes me to do a round on my sock). Then I thought no, I'd talk about the fact that I have so been enjoying listening to the Tuesday Next series of books on audio book and I'm so excited that I downloaded the 5th, and latest, the other day and started listening to it on the way home. Or that we had 90 people at our middle service at church Sunday and it wasn't a special weekend like Mother's Day, Christmas or Easter. Ninety! And that made our discussion on Wednesday in our planning meeting even more exciting, and more maybe made us start thinking what we need to move to the next level.
But then I got home and I was tired and I had to put in some laundry so I'd have something for this weekend. So, instead, you get this almost stream of consciousness entry that will hopefully not be too boring.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Keywords
I took a look today to see what kinds of searches people have done that landed them here. Mine are no where as entertaining as my DF Heather's, but still one or two are interesting.
First it seems that there are a few people trying to find out about "cubie", or as it's really called "All Year Squared" by Betsy Morgan. If you're here for that you can read about it here, or see better pictures here.
At least one person wanted information on "Patrick's Wood/Sherri Jones" classes. In case you're still wondering, I love Sherri's classes and her designs and I highly recommend you take a class from her if you have the opportunity. And no, I haven't finished any of the pieces from classes I've taken with her.
Then there were a few about certain yarns. The 2 most curious were "big daddy sock doll", "Spirit of Cross Stitch festivals" and "needles in candy". The first one I'm stumped by. I do call my father "Big Daddy" on occasion, but I don't think I've put his name and "sock doll" together. Although, I have mentioned the socks I'm knitting Big Daddy, so maybe that's it.
The "needles in candy" was a big hit around Halloween. Sorry folks, this is relatively a non-kid zone so no discussions on how to keep your young 'uns from eating candy spiked with needles or something equally as atrocious.
Finally Spirit of Cross Stitch. In case you were wondering, there hasn't been one in years. It's really a shame too, because they were fun and you had such wonderful teachers and for those who didn't have a local shop, a great place to shop for supplies. I'm not sure I miss the long days of rushing from one class to another because I didn't have enough sense to realize I was overbooking myself, but I do miss the fun and the atmosphere. Plus, without Spirit, I would never have met the aforementioned Heather.
To those who are more regular readers, thanks for sticking with me when I haven't been such a good blogger at times. For those who are new, welcome! Hope you enjoy your visit and that you'll come back again.
First it seems that there are a few people trying to find out about "cubie", or as it's really called "All Year Squared" by Betsy Morgan. If you're here for that you can read about it here, or see better pictures here.
At least one person wanted information on "Patrick's Wood/Sherri Jones" classes. In case you're still wondering, I love Sherri's classes and her designs and I highly recommend you take a class from her if you have the opportunity. And no, I haven't finished any of the pieces from classes I've taken with her.
Then there were a few about certain yarns. The 2 most curious were "big daddy sock doll", "Spirit of Cross Stitch festivals" and "needles in candy". The first one I'm stumped by. I do call my father "Big Daddy" on occasion, but I don't think I've put his name and "sock doll" together. Although, I have mentioned the socks I'm knitting Big Daddy, so maybe that's it.
The "needles in candy" was a big hit around Halloween. Sorry folks, this is relatively a non-kid zone so no discussions on how to keep your young 'uns from eating candy spiked with needles or something equally as atrocious.
Finally Spirit of Cross Stitch. In case you were wondering, there hasn't been one in years. It's really a shame too, because they were fun and you had such wonderful teachers and for those who didn't have a local shop, a great place to shop for supplies. I'm not sure I miss the long days of rushing from one class to another because I didn't have enough sense to realize I was overbooking myself, but I do miss the fun and the atmosphere. Plus, without Spirit, I would never have met the aforementioned Heather.
To those who are more regular readers, thanks for sticking with me when I haven't been such a good blogger at times. For those who are new, welcome! Hope you enjoy your visit and that you'll come back again.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Take 5 Tuesday
I'm taking what I thought would be the easy way out today, but it turned out to be a bit harder then I thought. (Thanks to Take5 Tuesday for the meme.) Here goes.
1. 5 of your favorite kinds of tea - in no particular order:
To those who have lost a loved one in any war, or conflict, or while serving in peacetime, Thank You. To all who are currently serving, and to their families, I send my thanks and prayers for safe returns, or as they say in the Navy "Fair winds and Following Seas" to you and yours.
1. 5 of your favorite kinds of tea - in no particular order:
- Earl Grey/Lady Grey
- Empress of China (yeah, I know they don't make it any more)
- Kamiya Papaya Oolong
- almost anything mixed with Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls
- brewed Chai, not the stuff out of a box, the real stuff
- Pu-Erh
- Lapsang Souchong
- Matcha
- Lapacho
- I don't have another one to give you
- work
- church
- Hilton Head Island
- Gainesville (this pains me to say on a certain level)
- the Apple store
- green beans
- peas
- ketchup
- lettuce on sandwiches or burgers
- almost all reality shows - the exception is Dancing With the Stars
- mayo on french fries
- mayo on hot dogs (are you seeing a trend?)
- does stitching count? Most people I know love it, but "most people" could probably care less
- knitting socks - again, most of the people who read this blog probably agree with me on this one, but the more general population think we're crazy, just ask the Yarn Harlot.
- driving
To those who have lost a loved one in any war, or conflict, or while serving in peacetime, Thank You. To all who are currently serving, and to their families, I send my thanks and prayers for safe returns, or as they say in the Navy "Fair winds and Following Seas" to you and yours.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Crisp, Cool Mornings
I love this time of year. I always feel like I have more energy. The mornings are cooler like this morning when it was 42°F. I left home and the sun was just coming up, there was no fog so as I drove across the St. Johns River there was an absolutely stunning sunrise. It made up for the rest of the day, which for the most part didn't live up to the sunrise. But we won't worry about that.
On another good note, I may have solved the TV sound problem at the house. My father is practically deaf, which means for him to hear the TV it has to be at a level so our next door neighbors can hear...and we live on 2 1/2 acres. There is a local electronics store going out of business, so I stopped in hoping to find a pair of really good wireless headphones that you can hook into the TV. I scored! Found the last pair of some really great headphones and they were on sale, plus I got a little extra off. Now, if he'll wear them for more then a week and then say they don't work and stop wearing them everything will be wonderful.
What this means is there is no sound but my fingers typing on the keyboard. No TV sound. Just me typing. It's heaven, and to celebrate, I'm going to put away the computer and go to sleep so I can get up early and maybe catch another great sunrise tomorrow morning.
On another good note, I may have solved the TV sound problem at the house. My father is practically deaf, which means for him to hear the TV it has to be at a level so our next door neighbors can hear...and we live on 2 1/2 acres. There is a local electronics store going out of business, so I stopped in hoping to find a pair of really good wireless headphones that you can hook into the TV. I scored! Found the last pair of some really great headphones and they were on sale, plus I got a little extra off. Now, if he'll wear them for more then a week and then say they don't work and stop wearing them everything will be wonderful.
What this means is there is no sound but my fingers typing on the keyboard. No TV sound. Just me typing. It's heaven, and to celebrate, I'm going to put away the computer and go to sleep so I can get up early and maybe catch another great sunrise tomorrow morning.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Sunday drive
I ended up taking an old fashioned Sunday drive today. It was nice to get away and do exactly what I wanted to do and not get in any hurry to do it. To top it all off we found a great little place for Sunday brunch in Starke. Seriously, in Starke. There have been good restaurants in Starke for years, but this one was new to me. They had great home cooked food and I highly recommend the fried chicken. Plus the price was reasonable. It wasn't a huge buffet, but it had plenty of good, home cooked food to choose from, plus some cakes and cookies to top off a really good meal. So, if you find yourself driving through Starke, FL take a turn on E. Call St. and find Charlotte's Bistro.
The rest of the day was spent shopping; a little Fresh Market, a little yarn store (Hanks), a little bead shop (Avalon) and finally a cup of Peppermint Mocha Twist (YUM!). In between the shopping that occurred, I did manage to knit on my "O Dublin" socks. Got home in time to watch the end of the race in Phoenix and then worked some more on the tea cozy. It's so close. Now that I know how I want to finish it it's going along pretty quickly.
I'll have pictures of the stash enhancement from today later this week. My aunt & uncle from MI will be stopping by to spend the night Tuesday on their way to spend the winter in Melbourne. Plus I have meetings scheduled at church for every night this week. Thankfully today was a great way to get ready for everything that will be going on this week. Hope everyone else had a great weekend and took some time to relax and do something they enjoy.
The rest of the day was spent shopping; a little Fresh Market, a little yarn store (Hanks), a little bead shop (Avalon) and finally a cup of Peppermint Mocha Twist (YUM!). In between the shopping that occurred, I did manage to knit on my "O Dublin" socks. Got home in time to watch the end of the race in Phoenix and then worked some more on the tea cozy. It's so close. Now that I know how I want to finish it it's going along pretty quickly.
I'll have pictures of the stash enhancement from today later this week. My aunt & uncle from MI will be stopping by to spend the night Tuesday on their way to spend the winter in Melbourne. Plus I have meetings scheduled at church for every night this week. Thankfully today was a great way to get ready for everything that will be going on this week. Hope everyone else had a great weekend and took some time to relax and do something they enjoy.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Where do Saturday's go?
I always think I'm going to get so much done on Saturday's and then all of a sudden it's 2 minutes until midnight and I realize that I didn't accomplish as much as I wanted. Part of the problem may be that I slept in until 9:30, which was really nice and helped a lot in how I felt. Then there was breakfast, laundry, checking out a new online program for the church, NASCAR Cup practice, college football...speaking of which my 'Noles won...dinner to be made and a bunch of shows to watch that I'd recorded during the week.
In knitting news: I managed to work on the tea cozy. I think I've figured out what I'm going to do to make it work and not have to drive myself insane decreasing the cables. I've also been knitting on the 2nd of a pair of socks I've named "O Dublin". (Yes the link is to Ravelry, why don't you have an account yet?)
That about covers Saturday for me. Tomorrow will be interesting I'm sure.
In knitting news: I managed to work on the tea cozy. I think I've figured out what I'm going to do to make it work and not have to drive myself insane decreasing the cables. I've also been knitting on the 2nd of a pair of socks I've named "O Dublin". (Yes the link is to Ravelry, why don't you have an account yet?)
That about covers Saturday for me. Tomorrow will be interesting I'm sure.
Friday, November 7, 2008
It couldn't have come soon enough
It's been a tough week and I'm glad it is Friday. I completely forgot it was payday today, that made it a little better. Plus I'm going to sleep in tomorrow. This weekend promises to be a little bit of fun.
I want to stitch so I'm going to make this short and wish everyone a lovely weekend. Enjoy some time doing something fun. We all need fun in our lives and this week I've decided that people just don't have enough of it and that's why they aren't as nice as they could be to everyone. So, have fun and be nice to others, especially those who actually speak to you first and are attempting to be friendly.
I want to stitch so I'm going to make this short and wish everyone a lovely weekend. Enjoy some time doing something fun. We all need fun in our lives and this week I've decided that people just don't have enough of it and that's why they aren't as nice as they could be to everyone. So, have fun and be nice to others, especially those who actually speak to you first and are attempting to be friendly.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
I have nothing to say so I'm going to answer a few questions and the like.
1. geeky Heather - They've discontinued Empress of China. Of course I have almost none when I thought I had a whole bunch. I'm not happy. I must find a suitable substitute. Feel free to make suggestions.
2. Ria - The last 2 on the list are wonderful. I have the Tarocco Ruby Orange Herbal & Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls mix at my desk and me and my fellow tea drinking team mates decided it would be our morning brew. We managed to get 4 brews from "one pot". Thanks to the Jasmine Pearls I'm sure.
3. As a matter of fact Ceramix-boy I did see that amendment and decided to abide by it whether it passed or not. Call me crazy, but maybe the world would be a little better if we all watched the Dr.
4. Jackie, it's NaFinaSweUBnKni4Yr Month of course. Now that's silly.
5. I would love to write a novel some day. I even have an idea. Until then I will console myself that there are some really talented writers out there still and that soon one of my favorites will put out another book. Not that I don't have enough to read. My bookshelves are overflowing as it is, and no there won't be pictures of that.
6. Tomorrow is Friday and I'm glad. I have a few plans for the weekend, but nothing too special. I want to get some things together for the swaps I'm in. Would be nice to get at least 1 of them off in the mail soon.
That's it for this Thursday.
1. geeky Heather - They've discontinued Empress of China. Of course I have almost none when I thought I had a whole bunch. I'm not happy. I must find a suitable substitute. Feel free to make suggestions.
2. Ria - The last 2 on the list are wonderful. I have the Tarocco Ruby Orange Herbal & Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls mix at my desk and me and my fellow tea drinking team mates decided it would be our morning brew. We managed to get 4 brews from "one pot". Thanks to the Jasmine Pearls I'm sure.
3. As a matter of fact Ceramix-boy I did see that amendment and decided to abide by it whether it passed or not. Call me crazy, but maybe the world would be a little better if we all watched the Dr.
4. Jackie, it's NaFinaSweUBnKni4Yr Month of course. Now that's silly.
5. I would love to write a novel some day. I even have an idea. Until then I will console myself that there are some really talented writers out there still and that soon one of my favorites will put out another book. Not that I don't have enough to read. My bookshelves are overflowing as it is, and no there won't be pictures of that.
6. Tomorrow is Friday and I'm glad. I have a few plans for the weekend, but nothing too special. I want to get some things together for the swaps I'm in. Would be nice to get at least 1 of them off in the mail soon.
That's it for this Thursday.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Sit down and have a cup of tea with me
I should never, I repeat NEVER, be allowed to go to Teavana by myself when they have a bunch of new teas. I can only say that I did my part to help the economy. I kid myself that I did it because of the articles that have been out which extol the virtues of tea, including that it helps you loose weight. Ok, sign me up for that and if it can make me less tired when I want to be awake and sleepy at night, then I'm totally all over that. So, those of you who are big tea fans are wondering what I managed to purchase. Here's the quick rundown:
Imperial Acai Blueberry White tea
Fruta Bomba Green Tea
Kamiya Papaya Oolong Tea
Emerald Bamboo Forest White Tea
Tarocco Ruby Orange Herbal & Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls mixed (my idea)
I also got myself one of the perfect cup brewers so I can make decent tea at work. And I may have gotten other teas. Ok, I did get something else but I can't remember what 2 chai's they had blended together. I just know it was one you could try in the store and it was delicious! I also got 2 different 4 oz bags of tea free. They were teas that have been discontinued but that's 8 oz of tea for free, well sort of free it was because I bought so much so I had to spend to get the free, but still. I am sad that they discontinued one of my all time favorites, but I'm sure I'll find another to take it's place.
Plus, it was the perfect day for tea. Kind of misty and grey with a chilly wind that blew every once in awhile. Oh, and if you're going to have a cup of tea and enjoy Earl Grey, I also tried the new Earl Grey White and loved it. I'll have to go back next week and buy some for my tea stock.
Imperial Acai Blueberry White tea
Fruta Bomba Green Tea
Kamiya Papaya Oolong Tea
Emerald Bamboo Forest White Tea
Tarocco Ruby Orange Herbal & Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls mixed (my idea)
I also got myself one of the perfect cup brewers so I can make decent tea at work. And I may have gotten other teas. Ok, I did get something else but I can't remember what 2 chai's they had blended together. I just know it was one you could try in the store and it was delicious! I also got 2 different 4 oz bags of tea free. They were teas that have been discontinued but that's 8 oz of tea for free, well sort of free it was because I bought so much so I had to spend to get the free, but still. I am sad that they discontinued one of my all time favorites, but I'm sure I'll find another to take it's place.
Plus, it was the perfect day for tea. Kind of misty and grey with a chilly wind that blew every once in awhile. Oh, and if you're going to have a cup of tea and enjoy Earl Grey, I also tried the new Earl Grey White and loved it. I'll have to go back next week and buy some for my tea stock.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I voted!
I think the entire world knows that here in the US we had ourselves and election today. I did what I've done every election since 1984, I voted. Now when I say that I don't just mean the big ones, like today's, I mean EVERY election. I haven't missed a primary since I became old enough to vote. So today was for me, just another opportunity to voice my opinion by voting for the people I think would do the best job, oh and on a few state constitutional amendments along with a few things that dealt with our local county's government. That happened all over the nation, but I wonder, how many people who went to vote today actually took the time to find out about those amendments and judges and all the other things they might have had a vote in?
I wonder because when I went to vote a woman came in and was asking some questions that got me thinking. First, she wanted to know if you could vote if you weren't registered. Couldn't you just show your driver's license and get a ballot? The poll worker said that no, you can't just show your drivers license and get to vote. At which point the woman continued and asked why not? It was proof that you are who you say you are. The poll worker, who was a very nice woman, again said that in this state you have to be registered and you have to register ahead of time. At this point the woman, who was there to vote, started to question why you would have to pre-register, that didn't seem to fair. Everyone should be allowed to vote. I think the poll worker was getting a little upset and wondering what point this woman was trying to make. It's not like there was a line of people, I mean I just walked up, proved I was me and got my ballot. And it's not like the woman wasn't registered. So the poll worker says, "Here's the deal, in this state we like to know that the people voting actually have the right to vote, and we don't think it's too much to ask that anyone follow the rules and register at least 29 days prior to the election they want to vote in. Because if we just allowed you to show a drivers license you could vote here, then drive up to GA and show them a drivers license and vote, then head to SC and vote and we'd have no way of verifying you are who you say you are. Does that make sense?" It was a good answer, at least I thought so. But what really got me thinking is then she switched and asked "If I don't vote fore everything will my ballot still count?" I'm not sure what bothered me more. The fact that the woman didn't know the answer to her own question, or the fact that she probably only felt that oe part of the election had any importance and was only there to vote for that part.
All that being said, whatever happens it's still worth it to go and vote every time they open the polls, at least I think so.
On a lighter note, I worked on my tea cosy for a class I'm teaching later this month and watched Anne of Green Gables. I've got the 1st DVD for the "new" Dr. Who that I'm also watching tonight. Am I fun or what?
I wonder because when I went to vote a woman came in and was asking some questions that got me thinking. First, she wanted to know if you could vote if you weren't registered. Couldn't you just show your driver's license and get a ballot? The poll worker said that no, you can't just show your drivers license and get to vote. At which point the woman continued and asked why not? It was proof that you are who you say you are. The poll worker, who was a very nice woman, again said that in this state you have to be registered and you have to register ahead of time. At this point the woman, who was there to vote, started to question why you would have to pre-register, that didn't seem to fair. Everyone should be allowed to vote. I think the poll worker was getting a little upset and wondering what point this woman was trying to make. It's not like there was a line of people, I mean I just walked up, proved I was me and got my ballot. And it's not like the woman wasn't registered. So the poll worker says, "Here's the deal, in this state we like to know that the people voting actually have the right to vote, and we don't think it's too much to ask that anyone follow the rules and register at least 29 days prior to the election they want to vote in. Because if we just allowed you to show a drivers license you could vote here, then drive up to GA and show them a drivers license and vote, then head to SC and vote and we'd have no way of verifying you are who you say you are. Does that make sense?" It was a good answer, at least I thought so. But what really got me thinking is then she switched and asked "If I don't vote fore everything will my ballot still count?" I'm not sure what bothered me more. The fact that the woman didn't know the answer to her own question, or the fact that she probably only felt that oe part of the election had any importance and was only there to vote for that part.
All that being said, whatever happens it's still worth it to go and vote every time they open the polls, at least I think so.
On a lighter note, I worked on my tea cosy for a class I'm teaching later this month and watched Anne of Green Gables. I've got the 1st DVD for the "new" Dr. Who that I'm also watching tonight. Am I fun or what?
Sunday, November 2, 2008
...completely covered in scales!?!
First, I had no idea there was a NaBloPoMo, or National Blog Post Month this month as well. That's obviously what I'm going to attempt to do. Maybe next year I'll work up to writing the novel, but not this year.
Some weeks I love Monday's others not so much. Today wasn't all that bad. Plus to cap the whole day off I just turned on Lifetime to find that Bridget Jones is on and it's at my favorite 2 scenes. You know the one...where Bridget is at the dinner party with all the lovely marrieds and couples and they ask her why there are so many unmarried women. Seriously, these things happen. For some reason married people seem to think that if you aren't married, or living with someone, or at the very least dating someone, you must be unhappy and there must be something wrong with you. And it's not just married folk. It's so common that it's almost comical, if it weren't sad and sometimes bordering on annoying. That's not to say that I wouldn't love to meet my own Mr. Darcy, because believe me, I would. The trouble is there really aren't that many people who actually like you "just as you are".
All this sounds like I'm a little down, but to be honest, I actually feel pretty good about things right now. Work is good and I'm hopeful that they might ask for me to stay past Dec. 31st. When I left work today there was a cool breeze blowing and I love this time of year. Plus, I managed to get my existing PC networked in to the new wireless network that I got when I got the shiny new Mac. (Which still needs a name. I haven't felt inspired yet, but maybe soon. If you have a suggestion, let me know.)
I'll leave you with some great eye candy. Some of you, who have stuck with me in my attempt to blog, will remember the lovely flowers from early in my blogging days that bloom at night. Well, they put on a show a couple of weeks ago and I haven't had a chance to show you what we saw. Hope you enjoy the Night Blooming Cereus
Some weeks I love Monday's others not so much. Today wasn't all that bad. Plus to cap the whole day off I just turned on Lifetime to find that Bridget Jones is on and it's at my favorite 2 scenes. You know the one...where Bridget is at the dinner party with all the lovely marrieds and couples and they ask her why there are so many unmarried women. Seriously, these things happen. For some reason married people seem to think that if you aren't married, or living with someone, or at the very least dating someone, you must be unhappy and there must be something wrong with you. And it's not just married folk. It's so common that it's almost comical, if it weren't sad and sometimes bordering on annoying. That's not to say that I wouldn't love to meet my own Mr. Darcy, because believe me, I would. The trouble is there really aren't that many people who actually like you "just as you are".
All this sounds like I'm a little down, but to be honest, I actually feel pretty good about things right now. Work is good and I'm hopeful that they might ask for me to stay past Dec. 31st. When I left work today there was a cool breeze blowing and I love this time of year. Plus, I managed to get my existing PC networked in to the new wireless network that I got when I got the shiny new Mac. (Which still needs a name. I haven't felt inspired yet, but maybe soon. If you have a suggestion, let me know.)
I'll leave you with some great eye candy. Some of you, who have stuck with me in my attempt to blog, will remember the lovely flowers from early in my blogging days that bloom at night. Well, they put on a show a couple of weeks ago and I haven't had a chance to show you what we saw. Hope you enjoy the Night Blooming Cereus
November
I'm not quite sure how it happened but I realized this morning that it was November. That means two things.
1. It's NaNoWriMo. No, I'm not going to attempt to write a novel, but in the spirit of the month I am going to attempt to blog each day. No promises that it will be interesting, or that each day will be very long, but there will be something.
2. The knitting communities answer to #1 - NaKniSweMo - or in other words, National Knit a Sweater in a Month. I'm not going to attempt that, but I am going to attempt to finish a sweater I've been working on for over a year. That alone would make me extremely happy.
Anyone else have dreams of grandeur and going to really try and meet the goals of these fun times?
In other news, I had a rotten football weekend. Not only did I not get to go to Atlanta for the FSU vs. GA Tech game in Atlanta, but they lost too. Then my hometown Jags lost today. But that's ok, Carl got another win tonday at Texas Motor Speedway. The Chase got interesting again.
No stitching this weekend, but I did finish a little something on the knitting side. Can't post a picture here, but if you belong to Ravelry, I'll be posting a picture there very soon.
They say it will rain tomorrow. Seems like a fitting beginning to another work week. Hopefully it will go well though.
1. It's NaNoWriMo. No, I'm not going to attempt to write a novel, but in the spirit of the month I am going to attempt to blog each day. No promises that it will be interesting, or that each day will be very long, but there will be something.
2. The knitting communities answer to #1 - NaKniSweMo - or in other words, National Knit a Sweater in a Month. I'm not going to attempt that, but I am going to attempt to finish a sweater I've been working on for over a year. That alone would make me extremely happy.
Anyone else have dreams of grandeur and going to really try and meet the goals of these fun times?
In other news, I had a rotten football weekend. Not only did I not get to go to Atlanta for the FSU vs. GA Tech game in Atlanta, but they lost too. Then my hometown Jags lost today. But that's ok, Carl got another win tonday at Texas Motor Speedway. The Chase got interesting again.
No stitching this weekend, but I did finish a little something on the knitting side. Can't post a picture here, but if you belong to Ravelry, I'll be posting a picture there very soon.
They say it will rain tomorrow. Seems like a fitting beginning to another work week. Hopefully it will go well though.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
More ASG 2008
I left you on Friday after our first class. That evening we decided that we'd just stay at the hotel to eat since there was a nasty nor'easter storm and to be honest, I didn't want to get out in it, no matter how much I was looking forward to eating at the Hilton Head Diner.
Saturday morning we started the day off with Sherri Jones of Patrick's Woods. Sherri apparently doesn't have a website, but you can see quite a few of her lovelies here. Our project was lovely, but then I love most of Sherri's pieces. Here's what it will look like finished...
Then there's the inside...
Here's the fob we were to work on in class, only mine will have a T
Here's what I managed to accomplish...
Now, I realize it doesn't look like much, but that one wave-like stitch took me a bit of time, thank you very much.
Then it was on to a lovely lunch and a trip to the room before we headed to our final class with Rae. Every year I think Rae will not be able to out-do herself. Every year she comes up with something I love even more then the year before. This year she's really gone and done it. I love all things Celtic. And this is the outside of her tri-fold piece...
Stunning is the word I'd use. The inside is equally magnificent...
I did get a little more of this fob done in class then the other. I would have had more done but for some reason I thought the branch wasn't in brown and stitched it in the purple color. Silly me. Of course, I don't have a picture yet. I'd love to finish it first since it's fairly close to being done.
Saturday night has been a costume party, if you want to dress up and make a fool of yourself, for a few years now. This year my DF Jean, who was also my roommate, decided we should go as "pit lizards". For the uninformed a "pit lizard" is a woman who hangs around the NASCAR pits trying to "catch a ride", so to speak. (Yes, you may read heavily into that comment.) So, we put together our costumes, we got all tarted up, as Grant would say, and we headed down to dinner looking like this.
The other occupants in the elevator were probably scared. One asked if we were going as "driver's wives". My response was, "Something like that." Oh, and we'd come up with new names, Candi (Jean) and Brandi (me). Top it off with some killer shoes, that didn't make the pictures, and "cutie, little girl voices" (yes Heather, I promise not to use that voice ever again...unless I resurrect Brandi for another party, then all bets are off.) As crazy as we looked DF's Jill & Heather were adorable, see...
Here's a group picture of those in our group who dressed up.
Sunday morning we had a lovely brunch and then we said our goodbyes. Most of the gang heading to Atlanta, with one then on to Knoxville, while I headed south to home.
Yes, the weekend was a success. Not just because we had 3 wonderful classes, but because we got to hang out with friends and other women who understand our fascination with fiber and linen. Who get, why we would spend a weekend, and a fair amount of money, to sit in classes and get new projects when we have more then enough to keep us going for way too many years to come. Already making plans for next year!
Saturday morning we started the day off with Sherri Jones of Patrick's Woods. Sherri apparently doesn't have a website, but you can see quite a few of her lovelies here. Our project was lovely, but then I love most of Sherri's pieces. Here's what it will look like finished...
Then there's the inside...
Here's the fob we were to work on in class, only mine will have a T
Here's what I managed to accomplish...
Now, I realize it doesn't look like much, but that one wave-like stitch took me a bit of time, thank you very much.
Then it was on to a lovely lunch and a trip to the room before we headed to our final class with Rae. Every year I think Rae will not be able to out-do herself. Every year she comes up with something I love even more then the year before. This year she's really gone and done it. I love all things Celtic. And this is the outside of her tri-fold piece...
Stunning is the word I'd use. The inside is equally magnificent...
I did get a little more of this fob done in class then the other. I would have had more done but for some reason I thought the branch wasn't in brown and stitched it in the purple color. Silly me. Of course, I don't have a picture yet. I'd love to finish it first since it's fairly close to being done.
Saturday night has been a costume party, if you want to dress up and make a fool of yourself, for a few years now. This year my DF Jean, who was also my roommate, decided we should go as "pit lizards". For the uninformed a "pit lizard" is a woman who hangs around the NASCAR pits trying to "catch a ride", so to speak. (Yes, you may read heavily into that comment.) So, we put together our costumes, we got all tarted up, as Grant would say, and we headed down to dinner looking like this.
The other occupants in the elevator were probably scared. One asked if we were going as "driver's wives". My response was, "Something like that." Oh, and we'd come up with new names, Candi (Jean) and Brandi (me). Top it off with some killer shoes, that didn't make the pictures, and "cutie, little girl voices" (yes Heather, I promise not to use that voice ever again...unless I resurrect Brandi for another party, then all bets are off.) As crazy as we looked DF's Jill & Heather were adorable, see...
Here's a group picture of those in our group who dressed up.
Sunday morning we had a lovely brunch and then we said our goodbyes. Most of the gang heading to Atlanta, with one then on to Knoxville, while I headed south to home.
Yes, the weekend was a success. Not just because we had 3 wonderful classes, but because we got to hang out with friends and other women who understand our fascination with fiber and linen. Who get, why we would spend a weekend, and a fair amount of money, to sit in classes and get new projects when we have more then enough to keep us going for way too many years to come. Already making plans for next year!
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