Hi! It's the girls on Idol tonight, I can't honestly say that I have watched every season of this show, but since this season seemed to start when nothing else was on - I started! Can't say I really like any of the contestants..but whatever! It's on in the background while I knit! I am not a singing expert, but I have no idea how Simon, Randy and Paula find "pitch" differentials etc!!!
Anyway, was able to get some "cross border" shopping done today, and Joanne's had on Sugar N' Cream yarn (note: made here in Ontario, but can you readily buy it here? No!), they had the large skeins on for 2/$3! So of course I stocked up! I am wanting to make some Mason-Dixon items for my sister.
I haven't done much knitting this week, I started a shawl with Divine by Patons, but frogged it, as I didn't like the texture of it - it was hard to knit with as well, even on bamboos.
I received a great package from my "secret sister" swap partner today, she sent me a skein of Pantagonia, some double-pointed needles, knitting stationary and a cable needle! I was really impressed and appreciative! Thanks Secret Sister!!
I will post a pic tomorrow, we are to get another storm tomorrow, snow, then freezing rain, then rain -- oh boy, what a mix!!
TTFN!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Tea Swap!
Well, another package in today's mail! It was my first of 3 tea parcels, from Tea Swap #6 on SwapBot. Kathy sent me this super package, when I opened it, the aroma was fantastic! I will definitely be ditching my usual Tetley decaf tonight, and opting for one of these! Kathy also knits these fantastic "Coffee Condoms"! As I am a Tim Hortons fanatic (for those of you who are getting the wrong idea, Tim Hortons is the most famous of all coffee franchises here in Canada, from here on in referred to as "Timmy's" - I usually have about 3 a day, so this will come in very handy! Thanks so much Kathy - a great package!!
I have rented "Babel" tonight, I have just noticed on the box that it is 143 mins. so I better get moving. TTFN!
Monday, February 19, 2007
Winter Scarf Swap!
I received this great package from my Winter Scarf Swap partner on Swap-Bot today! Juli in North Carolina sent me this great box filled with tea, a mug, pattern and this super yarn that she dyed herself, as well as some shiny Berocco and needles. I really think it is neat to open up a box with a theme, and have no clue what is in it! This was my first swap, I sent mine to Pennsylvainia - I had to purchase, and find a scarf pattern for a male knitter, so this was a bit of a challenge! Thanks again Juli!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Valentines / Snow Day
Well, what a site outside in our city today! As a lot of the eastern part of North America has received a wolop of snow in the past 24hrs, we really got hit! Most of the city has closed down, and it is sooo pretty to look at (hubby is so thankful that we have a snowblower!).
We received about 3 feet of snow in 24hrs, even though we are part of the snowbelt here, this is the most I have seen at one time here in a very long time -- maybe 10 years?! So, little one is off school, hubby's work is closed also. He has gone down to the lakeshore to take some pictures, as photography is his hobby. I will try to post some of them later when he gets back.
I have to say that I am so grateful today that our local Tim Hortons was open!! I closed the business today, as who in their right mind would go shopping for floors in these conditions?? We did pop out for a quick lunch (I have an SUV) - and noticed that I had probably made the right decision, as a lot of the businesses are closed as well. It looks like we are now at the end of it, as the sun is coming out..and everything is so peaceful....with the exception of the cat sitting at my shoulders snoring!!
We received about 3 feet of snow in 24hrs, even though we are part of the snowbelt here, this is the most I have seen at one time here in a very long time -- maybe 10 years?! So, little one is off school, hubby's work is closed also. He has gone down to the lakeshore to take some pictures, as photography is his hobby. I will try to post some of them later when he gets back.
I have to say that I am so grateful today that our local Tim Hortons was open!! I closed the business today, as who in their right mind would go shopping for floors in these conditions?? We did pop out for a quick lunch (I have an SUV) - and noticed that I had probably made the right decision, as a lot of the businesses are closed as well. It looks like we are now at the end of it, as the sun is coming out..and everything is so peaceful....with the exception of the cat sitting at my shoulders snoring!!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Pictures Are Being Taken!!
...but in the meantime, I am slowly playing around and learning! Tonight I have just linked to my business on the left hand side - if you want to check it out! At least I still get to deal in fibers all day! If I don't get to post the pics tonight, I will tomorrow! I am so excited!!
I finished this last week, it is made from Berocco Ultra Alpaca - and I cannot wait to get more! This stuff is wonderfully soft and cozy! The pattern was purchased from The Loopy Ewe, it is by Knitting Pure & Simple #223.
Ok, we are now 30 minutes later!!!
This was my first "project" last summer, I have a feeling I will be doing a few more of these in the near future, as my sister is expecting her first baby in July!! Yey, I will be an auntie!!!!
This was my first "project" last summer, I have a feeling I will be doing a few more of these in the near future, as my sister is expecting her first baby in July!! Yey, I will be an auntie!!!!
I finished this last week, it is made from Berocco Ultra Alpaca - and I cannot wait to get more! This stuff is wonderfully soft and cozy! The pattern was purchased from The Loopy Ewe, it is by Knitting Pure & Simple #223. 
Finally for tonight, this is a blanket for my son, something he can grow with, and have when he is older, I have been working on it slowly for the past few months, using Mission Falls Superwash Merino. I love this yarn, it has such a great price point and knits up beautifully. It started off as the Mason-Dixon Log Cabin blanket, but it has changed as I have gone on!!
Anyway, I am so proud of myself...I can load pictures! Woohoo!!
Off to "listen" to the Grammy's as I try and finish another Loopy Ewe pattern purchase, the childrens pattern of the one above, (#253), but the earflap version. I will have pics later this week, it is being made of Magic Gardens "Buttons" in orange! He picked the colour himself!
Anyway, I am so proud of myself...I can load pictures! Woohoo!!
Saturday, February 10, 2007
All Flooring and no Knitting!
Can you believe me!! What did I say the last time...ummm I will post pictures and I will be updating my entries daily!!! WELL, where do I begin! The 3 of us in this house, first had the flu, then colds, and then I develped Bronchitis!! These have all just cleared up, and we got them the second week of January!! I would have thought that the cold weather would have killed all of those bugs, but since we had an exceptionally warm January - it acted in reverse I guess!
How do you get into your knitting of hats and blankets (my current WIP's) when you are wearing a t-shirt outside, and your kids are supposed to be wearing snow pants!!
Well all that changed a few weeks ago, when we dipped WAAAAY down - where -- and we have all told ourselves "that is ridiculous" -- you wrap the scarf around them so many times, they say "Mommy, I can't breath!" to which we reply "Well it just has to be like this or you'll get cold!"
Anyway, back to the knitting. You probably noticed the title - well, as I have mentioned before I own and operate a flooring business, we are mid to high end materials, so there is always a lot of work and customer consultations to deal with. Today (my day off) my full-timer called me and told me that he was sick (he is never sick!) could I go in, so I thought this will be great, as usually at this time of the year it isn't too busy, so I will take my son's hat (WIP) with me, and be able finish it up - yey! WELL...I was so busy, breakfast was at 12:45 this afternoon, at which time the coffee and egg-bagel thingy my hubby and son had brought me was stone cold, and I felt like someone stranded in the desert- I was parched from all the talking to customers! As usual, I don't have any drinks in the fridge, as when I am in the office, there is usually another staff member there, so we do runs for coffee ALL the time - to Tim Hortons of course! So I pretty much collapsed as I got home, desperate for a drink of anything, and....am still staring at the knitting I stashed in my bag at 9:30 this morning (litterally pulling my slacks on as I flew out the door!) and haven't knitted a stitch yet!
Well, bedtime for the little man in my life! Posting WILL continue, I would love you comments, just so I know there is someone out there in cyberspace reading my bletherings!!
How do you get into your knitting of hats and blankets (my current WIP's) when you are wearing a t-shirt outside, and your kids are supposed to be wearing snow pants!!
Well all that changed a few weeks ago, when we dipped WAAAAY down - where -- and we have all told ourselves "that is ridiculous" -- you wrap the scarf around them so many times, they say "Mommy, I can't breath!" to which we reply "Well it just has to be like this or you'll get cold!"
Anyway, back to the knitting. You probably noticed the title - well, as I have mentioned before I own and operate a flooring business, we are mid to high end materials, so there is always a lot of work and customer consultations to deal with. Today (my day off) my full-timer called me and told me that he was sick (he is never sick!) could I go in, so I thought this will be great, as usually at this time of the year it isn't too busy, so I will take my son's hat (WIP) with me, and be able finish it up - yey! WELL...I was so busy, breakfast was at 12:45 this afternoon, at which time the coffee and egg-bagel thingy my hubby and son had brought me was stone cold, and I felt like someone stranded in the desert- I was parched from all the talking to customers! As usual, I don't have any drinks in the fridge, as when I am in the office, there is usually another staff member there, so we do runs for coffee ALL the time - to Tim Hortons of course! So I pretty much collapsed as I got home, desperate for a drink of anything, and....am still staring at the knitting I stashed in my bag at 9:30 this morning (litterally pulling my slacks on as I flew out the door!) and haven't knitted a stitch yet!
Well, bedtime for the little man in my life! Posting WILL continue, I would love you comments, just so I know there is someone out there in cyberspace reading my bletherings!!
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