The dang Nagini sock had me about to rip out my hair as I had to rip it back not once, but 6 times due to cables going the wrong way and a dropped stitch. This is my first toe-up sock, so its taking new brain cells that I am not sure I have. I did get several rows done on the sweater as it was the most mindless thing I took on my trip. My socks for soldiers socks are past the gusset decreases and on their way down the foot. I started a pair of socks with my Tofootsie yarn and didn't like it, ripped and started another..same thing. Will have to relook for another pattern. With the holidays, my mind is not up to snuff.
My family is getting together for the weekend to have our annual ThanksBirthHanuMas celebration. I think I have most everything ready to go. With 2 additional grandchildren this year, my son's house will be more than crowded.
DH's family gets together on Christmas day, so we will be heading there. I haven't bought anything for that get together yet. Time is sure slipping by fast.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Saturday, December 8, 2007
adoption
YEAH!!!! The adoption is final and we are now not just custodial grandparents, we are parents again. Although BG thinks its great that her cousin is now her neice, said cousin wasn't too happy and whined that she didn't want to call her Aunt..lol. 
If you look closely, you can see the devilish eyes of my kitten who insisted on sitting IN the tree while we tried to decorate. She has managed to take down everything we put up several times. She stays away from it during the day when we are around to yell at her, but sneaks in at night and strips the tree bare.
We had 5 inches of snow here this past week. And, of course, after I shoveled, we had another inch and are expecting freezing rain on top of it. Fun time of year....NOT.
Flying (FlyLady.net if you haven't heard) and family trials and celebrations have taken their toll around here. Homeschooling has been light or non-existent lately. Good thing we go year round around here!
Not much happening knit wise. Still working on the first Nagini sock which I have tinked or frogged about 6 times already. Finally turning the heel now. Still looking for the 'perfect' pattern to use for my 2nd skein of Wollmeise. Missed several of my Wednesday night group sessions and lost some of the motivation to get knitting done. Well, hopefully, next year I will get back on track.
Happy Hanukkah...Merry Christmas to one and all!!
If you look closely, you can see the devilish eyes of my kitten who insisted on sitting IN the tree while we tried to decorate. She has managed to take down everything we put up several times. She stays away from it during the day when we are around to yell at her, but sneaks in at night and strips the tree bare.
We had 5 inches of snow here this past week. And, of course, after I shoveled, we had another inch and are expecting freezing rain on top of it. Fun time of year....NOT.
Flying (FlyLady.net if you haven't heard) and family trials and celebrations have taken their toll around here. Homeschooling has been light or non-existent lately. Good thing we go year round around here!
Not much happening knit wise. Still working on the first Nagini sock which I have tinked or frogged about 6 times already. Finally turning the heel now. Still looking for the 'perfect' pattern to use for my 2nd skein of Wollmeise. Missed several of my Wednesday night group sessions and lost some of the motivation to get knitting done. Well, hopefully, next year I will get back on track.
Happy Hanukkah...Merry Christmas to one and all!!
Friday, November 9, 2007
Cheers and Growls
Editing this post to finally include the pic of my Fawkes Socks!
Man, I gotta get a working digital camera! Mine is acting to weird. You push the button and hold real still for about 4 seconds til you hear the click. I got several pictures of blurry floor before I figured out that it wasn't actually taking the picture when I pushed the button.
Anyway, finished my Fawkes socks last Wednesday after our knitter's group. They look and feel wonderful (if I say so myself). In place of a photo of the socks themselves (grrrr..camera) here is a pic of the yarn from the Wollmeise yarn shop http://shop.strato.de/epages/61425309.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61425309/Products/ss_00070/SubProducts/ss_00070-0002
So as not to reduce the number of ongoing projects, I started a sweater for dh.
I need a few projects to take with me on a trip next week, so the Nagini socks, the sweater (for those mindless knitting times), some fingerless gloves I just started and the BBS are being packed
Reading...well, actually listening to... "Mistress of the Art of Death" for the audiobook club in Ravelry. I am one book behind, but have "The Handmaiden's Tale" here to 'read' after this one.
Also got Terry Pratchett's new one "Making Money" to listen to in the car.
Audio books are favorites around here. I can clean, knit, whatever while enjoying.
I have reduced the number of possible patterns down to 6 (giggle) that I think I might use for the other skein of Wollmeise. I have heard alot of people say they like the Jaywalker pattern, but I have this really nice blue/black wool I bought at Knitter's Merchantile that would look good for those. I would tell you what the yarn is, but the shop wound it for me and the tag fell out and I can't find it! I realized I need to use it soon though. Its very tightly wound!!
Off for another fun day of cleaning, packing, and general trip readiness!
Man, I gotta get a working digital camera! Mine is acting to weird. You push the button and hold real still for about 4 seconds til you hear the click. I got several pictures of blurry floor before I figured out that it wasn't actually taking the picture when I pushed the button.
Anyway, finished my Fawkes socks last Wednesday after our knitter's group. They look and feel wonderful (if I say so myself). In place of a photo of the socks themselves (grrrr..camera) here is a pic of the yarn from the Wollmeise yarn shop http://shop.strato.de/epages/61425309.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61425309/Products/ss_00070/SubProducts/ss_00070-0002
So as not to reduce the number of ongoing projects, I started a sweater for dh.
I need a few projects to take with me on a trip next week, so the Nagini socks, the sweater (for those mindless knitting times), some fingerless gloves I just started and the BBS are being packed
Reading...well, actually listening to... "Mistress of the Art of Death" for the audiobook club in Ravelry. I am one book behind, but have "The Handmaiden's Tale" here to 'read' after this one.
Also got Terry Pratchett's new one "Making Money" to listen to in the car.
Audio books are favorites around here. I can clean, knit, whatever while enjoying.
I have reduced the number of possible patterns down to 6 (giggle) that I think I might use for the other skein of Wollmeise. I have heard alot of people say they like the Jaywalker pattern, but I have this really nice blue/black wool I bought at Knitter's Merchantile that would look good for those. I would tell you what the yarn is, but the shop wound it for me and the tag fell out and I can't find it! I realized I need to use it soon though. Its very tightly wound!!
Off for another fun day of cleaning, packing, and general trip readiness!
Saturday, November 3, 2007
back to 'normal'??
DS is back in Germany, DH is off for his reserve weekend and BG is sick, lying on the couch with some tea and videos.
When I walked (ok ..stumbled) down for the morning coffee, I realized how badly I had let the house go this past week in order to enjoy DS's visit. Sooooo..I sprang into action. (after I checked emails, my groups in Ravelry, got a second cup of coffee and generally poo-pooed around) Logged onto my Flylady chats for inspiration and a good kick in the franny, washed clothes, stripped and remade the bed and generally freshened up the house. Now I can go knit with a peaceful mind. I even started a big crock of chili!
Got "Eldest" from the library on cd to listen to, reserved Terry Pratchett's new one to listen to next week. I love listening to audiobooks. Seems if I have to read an actual printed one, nothing else gets done. So this way I can clean, knit, bathe..whatever...to my heart's content.
Found a couple of new groups on Ravelry to join.
One specifically for Pratchett fans...how cool is that!!!! AND another for audiobooks! ahhh..there's something in there for everyone.
Another group I joined is for Wednesday Night Knitters...this is too cool! While our little group knits at Luck Bros, there is a similar group knitting in BC, Canada. Sort of makes a bit of a sisterhood thing going.
When I walked (ok ..stumbled) down for the morning coffee, I realized how badly I had let the house go this past week in order to enjoy DS's visit. Sooooo..I sprang into action. (after I checked emails, my groups in Ravelry, got a second cup of coffee and generally poo-pooed around) Logged onto my Flylady chats for inspiration and a good kick in the franny, washed clothes, stripped and remade the bed and generally freshened up the house. Now I can go knit with a peaceful mind. I even started a big crock of chili!
Got "Eldest" from the library on cd to listen to, reserved Terry Pratchett's new one to listen to next week. I love listening to audiobooks. Seems if I have to read an actual printed one, nothing else gets done. So this way I can clean, knit, bathe..whatever...to my heart's content.
Found a couple of new groups on Ravelry to join.
One specifically for Pratchett fans...how cool is that!!!! AND another for audiobooks! ahhh..there's something in there for everyone.
Another group I joined is for Wednesday Night Knitters...this is too cool! While our little group knits at Luck Bros, there is a similar group knitting in BC, Canada. Sort of makes a bit of a sisterhood thing going.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
What a Week!
Visited DH's parents so they could see DS before he heads back to Germany.
DS's driving test...he passed!!! Now he can go back with his license and make his CO very happy. It would have cost about 2000.00 to get it there!
Finished sewing a pirate vest for friend's grandson to wear on Halloween.
Bg woke with a sore throat and was worried she wouldn't get to go trick or treating, but we made it. She looked cute in her witch's costume for a short while. Then the hat wouldn't stay on, the cape bothered her neck, so by the time we reached the 5th house, she was down to just her regular jacket. At least the weather cooperated this year.
Today we take DS and his GF to the airport to catch their plane back to Germany.
OLC will probably not make it thru the weekend.
OTN: turned the heel of the 2nd Fawkes sock, another few rows on the pair of BBS, 4 inches up on toe-up Nagini socks.
DS's driving test...he passed!!! Now he can go back with his license and make his CO very happy. It would have cost about 2000.00 to get it there!
Finished sewing a pirate vest for friend's grandson to wear on Halloween.
Bg woke with a sore throat and was worried she wouldn't get to go trick or treating, but we made it. She looked cute in her witch's costume for a short while. Then the hat wouldn't stay on, the cape bothered her neck, so by the time we reached the 5th house, she was down to just her regular jacket. At least the weather cooperated this year.
Today we take DS and his GF to the airport to catch their plane back to Germany.
OLC will probably not make it thru the weekend.
OTN: turned the heel of the 2nd Fawkes sock, another few rows on the pair of BBS, 4 inches up on toe-up Nagini socks.
Monday, October 29, 2007
New Granddaugther
Well, time was not favorable for me to actually make it to my daughter's for the birth of her new daughter, but all is well and Autumn made her appearance on Oct 27th at 1:09 pm. She is 7 lbs 5 ozs and beautiful. Hoping to make it up there this next weekend to see the baby in person.
I am 3 sets of pattern into sock 2 of my Fawkes socks and started the toe up Nagini socks.
Home study for bg's adoption went well and we only have the physicals to go. The case worker was very encouraging.
On a sadder note, I think the time for putting our Old Lady Cat down is rapidly approaching. Her cancer is getting worse and she is losing more weight. She spends her time curled up on a towel in front of the heater. It will be very hard for me as OLC was born on my lap and is the last of her line stretching back to great-grandmother that we have had in our family. Her mother also died of cancer and was also born on my lap. OLC is 15 now as was her mom when she died. We have the new kitten to console us, but as all animal lovers know, it is not quite the same.
I am 3 sets of pattern into sock 2 of my Fawkes socks and started the toe up Nagini socks.
Home study for bg's adoption went well and we only have the physicals to go. The case worker was very encouraging.
On a sadder note, I think the time for putting our Old Lady Cat down is rapidly approaching. Her cancer is getting worse and she is losing more weight. She spends her time curled up on a towel in front of the heater. It will be very hard for me as OLC was born on my lap and is the last of her line stretching back to great-grandmother that we have had in our family. Her mother also died of cancer and was also born on my lap. OLC is 15 now as was her mom when she died. We have the new kitten to console us, but as all animal lovers know, it is not quite the same.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Lions and Tigers and Bears..Oh My!
well...not really those things...but sometimes feels like I am being chased this week.
Took a trip to visit son and daughter last weekend with our other son while he is home on leave. Walked around Mosquito Lake for a while and enjoyed the warm fall day and peaceful atmosphere. Then it was back home to hectic cleaning and getting paperwork ready for BG's adoption home study, packing an emergency bag in case daughter goes into labor before her due date, reminding people that they owe letters of recommendation for the adoption, and generally frying my brain trying to remember all the things we need to do.
Finished the first Fawkes sock and it looks great (if I say so myself). Cast on the 2nd and have the ribbing just about done. Will work more on it tonight at my knitting group.
Added another inch to each of the BBS I am making for Socks for Soldiers. Almost have the gusset stitches reduced.
Speaking of SFS...our Sarge Kim Opperman has been nominated for Microsoft's Above and Beyond Awards for grassroots efforts in support of our troops. Of the 400+ nominated, she made it to the final 15 ... 3 nominees in each of 5 categories. There are some outstanding people out there and it is gratifying to read their efforts. If you would like to vote: http://www.microsoft.com/industry/government/federal/AboveandBeyondAwards.mspx
You can vote up to 5 times for each category.
Took a trip to visit son and daughter last weekend with our other son while he is home on leave. Walked around Mosquito Lake for a while and enjoyed the warm fall day and peaceful atmosphere. Then it was back home to hectic cleaning and getting paperwork ready for BG's adoption home study, packing an emergency bag in case daughter goes into labor before her due date, reminding people that they owe letters of recommendation for the adoption, and generally frying my brain trying to remember all the things we need to do.
Finished the first Fawkes sock and it looks great (if I say so myself). Cast on the 2nd and have the ribbing just about done. Will work more on it tonight at my knitting group.
Added another inch to each of the BBS I am making for Socks for Soldiers. Almost have the gusset stitches reduced.
Speaking of SFS...our Sarge Kim Opperman has been nominated for Microsoft's Above and Beyond Awards for grassroots efforts in support of our troops. Of the 400+ nominated, she made it to the final 15 ... 3 nominees in each of 5 categories. There are some outstanding people out there and it is gratifying to read their efforts. If you would like to vote: http://www.microsoft.com/industry/government/federal/AboveandBeyondAwards.mspx
You can vote up to 5 times for each category.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Fawkes Socks
I am loving these socks! Turned the heel, finished the gusset decreases and am moving down the foot now. They are such a vibrant red and the pattern looks very nice. I am SOOOOOOOO going to hate to cover these with shoes!
Took my wonderful German yarn to the knitting group tonight and everyone loved fondling the soft wool. Two newbies at group tonight and everyone was knitting away at great projects. Its great to get away to knit and chat and laugh.
Took my wonderful German yarn to the knitting group tonight and everyone loved fondling the soft wool. Two newbies at group tonight and everyone was knitting away at great projects. Its great to get away to knit and chat and laugh.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Fall is here...
...apparently, anyway. Rainy cool day with leaves falling rapidly from the trees. The big tree across the street is still very green and full...whereas the one in my front yard is nearly bare already.
Ds and his gf are here for a visit while he is on leave from the Army. They brought me the most scrumptious yarn! Rohrspatz & Wollmeise ( http://www.rohrspatzundwollmeise.de/ ) in 2 fantastic colors... Pfauenauge which is dyed in greens, blues and purple, and Indisch Rot which is in vibrant reds. I had started my Fawkes socks in Lorna's Laces, but ripped and restarted in the Indisch Rot. Both yarns are of the same weight and texture, but the LL has a bit duller reds and some purples. Have worked the first sock thru the leg and am now starting the heel flap. This pattern is fairly easy, doesn't get boring, works up fast...so hoping I don't get bogged down with SSS.
Ds and his gf are here for a visit while he is on leave from the Army. They brought me the most scrumptious yarn! Rohrspatz & Wollmeise ( http://www.rohrspatzundwollmeise.de/ ) in 2 fantastic colors... Pfauenauge which is dyed in greens, blues and purple, and Indisch Rot which is in vibrant reds. I had started my Fawkes socks in Lorna's Laces, but ripped and restarted in the Indisch Rot. Both yarns are of the same weight and texture, but the LL has a bit duller reds and some purples. Have worked the first sock thru the leg and am now starting the heel flap. This pattern is fairly easy, doesn't get boring, works up fast...so hoping I don't get bogged down with SSS.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Time.....
seems to be moving way too fast. Getting ready for son's 3 week visit (Army leave), birth of the new baby (12th grandchild..due Nov 3rd), Begger's Night costume, a week long conference in Nov, the court date for babygirl's adoption, hubby's 2 week training (absence from home), and by then it will be time for the family ThanksBirthHanuMas celebration in mid-December. Still getting the house ready for the home study we need to do to adopt babygirl...wondering if they will call ahead and will I actually be home when they do?
The plans I had about making more of the gifts this year are probably not going to happen...unless I can table everything and just knit for the next 8 weeks...sigh.
SOTN (still on the needles): BBS for Socks for Soldiers, The Heraldic Lion center panel for an afghan.
The stash grows in anticipation of wonderful things to knit. Patterns are added to the file. AH!!!..to have a full time cleaning lady so I could sit and do the 'womanly arts'.....
The plans I had about making more of the gifts this year are probably not going to happen...unless I can table everything and just knit for the next 8 weeks...sigh.
SOTN (still on the needles): BBS for Socks for Soldiers, The Heraldic Lion center panel for an afghan.
The stash grows in anticipation of wonderful things to knit. Patterns are added to the file. AH!!!..to have a full time cleaning lady so I could sit and do the 'womanly arts'.....
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Dark Mark Illusion Scarves
YEAH!!!.. Finished the scarves last night at the Girl's night out. Met with a couple of my Wednesday night knitters and also met a few new ladies. One was a true HP fan and gave a rousing approval of the scarves. (see "Update" post for link to pattern).
Babygirl spent the night at her aunt's so dh and I had the house to ourselves....mmmm. But Fate stepped in in the form of a clogged drain in the bathroom, and in the process of getting out the plunger, I tipped the shelves that are behind the toilet and got whacked in the head with a bottle of massage oil. The resulting pain and lump meant that..instead of romance..I got a backrub while I held a bag of ice on my head and cried. Such is Fate. (for more info on Fate..see Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of books)
Speaking of Discworld... (giggle) If you haven't read any of these wonderfully funny books, may I suggest that you check your local library for anything by Terry Pratchett. The first of the series is entitled "The Colour of Magic" and there are 30 books in the series (thus far). My son introduced me to the books by telling me about "Thud!" which turned out to be book #30. Being somewhat compulsive, I looked for all the books at the library and started with book 1. I then found them on audio at Audible.com and now own all 30 books plus a couple of extras such as "Going Postal". Pratchett writes fantasy/comedy and as you are laughing over one of his statements, you realize..Hey, that's actually quite profound! (for a rundown on all the gods mentioned..google Discworld and check out Wikipedia)
Babygirl spent the night at her aunt's so dh and I had the house to ourselves....mmmm. But Fate stepped in in the form of a clogged drain in the bathroom, and in the process of getting out the plunger, I tipped the shelves that are behind the toilet and got whacked in the head with a bottle of massage oil. The resulting pain and lump meant that..instead of romance..I got a backrub while I held a bag of ice on my head and cried. Such is Fate. (for more info on Fate..see Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of books)
Speaking of Discworld... (giggle) If you haven't read any of these wonderfully funny books, may I suggest that you check your local library for anything by Terry Pratchett. The first of the series is entitled "The Colour of Magic" and there are 30 books in the series (thus far). My son introduced me to the books by telling me about "Thud!" which turned out to be book #30. Being somewhat compulsive, I looked for all the books at the library and started with book 1. I then found them on audio at Audible.com and now own all 30 books plus a couple of extras such as "Going Postal". Pratchett writes fantasy/comedy and as you are laughing over one of his statements, you realize..Hey, that's actually quite profound! (for a rundown on all the gods mentioned..google Discworld and check out Wikipedia)
Friday, October 5, 2007
Ravelry
Got my invite last night and went immediately to check it out. WOW! Now I see what all the hype is about! Entered some basics and then went exploring. I found several sock projects to add to my queue of future projects, hooked up with the friends list, and even entered all my straight needle sizes on the handy chart area. (circs and dps will have to wait..need to sort and size...blush). Its going to take me several visits to explore farther.
This week's kniiting progress:
I have 10 rows to go to finish the pair of Dark Mark scarves!!!
I started a witch's hat for babygirl to wear out on Begger's night.
I dug out a crochet afghan project and added several rows.
Other news:
Babygirl's adoption process is finally moving again so I have been spending extra time getting the house ready for the homestudy. Court date is set for the 29th of Nov.
Daugter number 3 is getting ready to deliver, so I have to pack for a trip up to watch her son while she is in the hospital and recouping. Will have to plan several projects to take along.
Other than that...my life is dull...giggle.
This week's kniiting progress:
I have 10 rows to go to finish the pair of Dark Mark scarves!!!
I started a witch's hat for babygirl to wear out on Begger's night.
I dug out a crochet afghan project and added several rows.
Other news:
Babygirl's adoption process is finally moving again so I have been spending extra time getting the house ready for the homestudy. Court date is set for the 29th of Nov.
Daugter number 3 is getting ready to deliver, so I have to pack for a trip up to watch her son while she is in the hospital and recouping. Will have to plan several projects to take along.
Other than that...my life is dull...giggle.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
rainy day musings
As I ponder weak and weary..On a day so dark and dreary...
Its raining. Its been raining since yesterday. It actually would be a good day to curl up and just knit if there weren't so many other things that demand what little attention I have today. After 2 nights of really bad or little sleep, I am doing good to hold my head up.
Last night's WestSide Knitters meeting was very cool. I managed to get several rows done on my Illusion scarves. Only 52 more rows to go and then the fringe. Next project: a Heraldic Lion done as a center panel for an afghan. Hoping it works up well, and if it does, I want to do a smaller version as a Gryffindor scarf. Thinking already as I translate graph to written knitting terms, that I may want to fill in some areas and simplify it a bit.
BG found a cool cape in black mesh with purple spider webs on it for her Halloween costume, so I am starting a witches hat in black for her that will have purple eyelash trim on it.
Columbus Air show this Sunday! We are going then having friends in for middle eastern food after. Should be fun. hmmm...Where did I put that tabouli recipe?
Its raining. Its been raining since yesterday. It actually would be a good day to curl up and just knit if there weren't so many other things that demand what little attention I have today. After 2 nights of really bad or little sleep, I am doing good to hold my head up.
Last night's WestSide Knitters meeting was very cool. I managed to get several rows done on my Illusion scarves. Only 52 more rows to go and then the fringe. Next project: a Heraldic Lion done as a center panel for an afghan. Hoping it works up well, and if it does, I want to do a smaller version as a Gryffindor scarf. Thinking already as I translate graph to written knitting terms, that I may want to fill in some areas and simplify it a bit.
BG found a cool cape in black mesh with purple spider webs on it for her Halloween costume, so I am starting a witches hat in black for her that will have purple eyelash trim on it.
Columbus Air show this Sunday! We are going then having friends in for middle eastern food after. Should be fun. hmmm...Where did I put that tabouli recipe?
Friday, September 21, 2007
update, I guess
Been a while..so new to this blogging thing. Or should I say "So? Nu?"
Our Wednesday night knitting group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WestSideColumbusKnitting/ is going strong. We meet at Luck Bros. Coffee http://www.luckbroscoffee.com/rw/ at 6 pm on First Ave, Grandview, Oh...so if you are ever in the neighborhood and want to drop in... All crafters are welcome to come sit a spell, work on a project and chat and of course, enjoy the great coffee and tea choices.
OTN: 1) Still the Socks For Soldiers BBS. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCKFORSOLDIERS/?yguid=195932459
I turned the heel and am decreasing the gusset stitches.
2) Started the last pattern sequence on my Dark Mark Illusion scarf http://thestormmoon.blogspot.com/2007/05/dark-mark-illusion-scarf-pattern.html
I am knitting 2 at a time for gifts for the HP fans in the family. They are WAY COOL. Big thanks to Storm Moon Knits for posting the pattern.
3) Found a few older projects hiding in my stash. One is a black shawl, stocking knit triangle, very simple pattern....just need to keep at it. I figure its about half done.
O(ff) the needle...grrrr...a sweater for babygirl which I had done up to the armpits for her. I did a test wrap and it didn't look like it would fit her anymore, so I took it off the needles and then realized it was bigger than I thought, but couldn't get it back onto them..so its back on the ball..sigh.
Wish List: My Fawkes socks out of some yummy Lorna's Laces.
Babygirl and I went to the WoolGathering at Young's Dairy near Yellow Springs, Oh last weekend. I was very good...only bought 2 skeins of yarn. AH....to have an unlimited yarn budget!!!! I could be swimming in the wonderful colors and textures I drooled over while looking around!! BG was able to experience a little spinning tutorial with a drop spindle and a very nice older lady took her in hand to show her how to crochet while I oooo'd and aaaaaaaaahhhh'd and ran my fingers thru everything I could.
On the home front, Homeschooling is pretty much in full swing here. FlyLady routines are coming along. Anticipating the visit from my son who will be on leave from Germany soon.
Our Wednesday night knitting group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WestSideColumbusKnitting/ is going strong. We meet at Luck Bros. Coffee http://www.luckbroscoffee.com/rw/ at 6 pm on First Ave, Grandview, Oh...so if you are ever in the neighborhood and want to drop in... All crafters are welcome to come sit a spell, work on a project and chat and of course, enjoy the great coffee and tea choices.
OTN: 1) Still the Socks For Soldiers BBS. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCKFORSOLDIERS/?yguid=195932459
I turned the heel and am decreasing the gusset stitches.
2) Started the last pattern sequence on my Dark Mark Illusion scarf http://thestormmoon.blogspot.com/2007/05/dark-mark-illusion-scarf-pattern.html
I am knitting 2 at a time for gifts for the HP fans in the family. They are WAY COOL. Big thanks to Storm Moon Knits for posting the pattern.
3) Found a few older projects hiding in my stash. One is a black shawl, stocking knit triangle, very simple pattern....just need to keep at it. I figure its about half done.
O(ff) the needle...grrrr...a sweater for babygirl which I had done up to the armpits for her. I did a test wrap and it didn't look like it would fit her anymore, so I took it off the needles and then realized it was bigger than I thought, but couldn't get it back onto them..so its back on the ball..sigh.
Wish List: My Fawkes socks out of some yummy Lorna's Laces.
Babygirl and I went to the WoolGathering at Young's Dairy near Yellow Springs, Oh last weekend. I was very good...only bought 2 skeins of yarn. AH....to have an unlimited yarn budget!!!! I could be swimming in the wonderful colors and textures I drooled over while looking around!! BG was able to experience a little spinning tutorial with a drop spindle and a very nice older lady took her in hand to show her how to crochet while I oooo'd and aaaaaaaaahhhh'd and ran my fingers thru everything I could.
On the home front, Homeschooling is pretty much in full swing here. FlyLady routines are coming along. Anticipating the visit from my son who will be on leave from Germany soon.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
a little about me
So, here's the run down. I am mom to 6 kids. Yeah, you read that right, but it wasn't really all my idea. I have 4 actually birthed from me. Daughters are 36, 34, and 28 and my son is 30. All are married or have been married at one time or another with kids of their own. I am also mom to a step-son aged 22who is active duty Army and stationed in Germany. So I have been this close ~~ to being an empty-nester 2 times. 7 years ago my husband and I became custodial grandparents of (at that time) the youngest granddaughter. So I got to start all over with a 4 month old. Fun, huh?
All together, we have 11 grandchildren with a new one on the way by the end of this year. Hopefully, before then, we will finish the adoption process that will change us from 5 children and 12 grandchildren to 6 children and 11 grandchildren. And my granddaughter will become a sister instead of a niece and her cousins will be nieces and nephews....lol.. in fact her 16 yr old half sister will be her niece (no red-neck blood lines here...lol)
More later....
All together, we have 11 grandchildren with a new one on the way by the end of this year. Hopefully, before then, we will finish the adoption process that will change us from 5 children and 12 grandchildren to 6 children and 11 grandchildren. And my granddaughter will become a sister instead of a niece and her cousins will be nieces and nephews....lol.. in fact her 16 yr old half sister will be her niece (no red-neck blood lines here...lol)
More later....
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