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Friday, June 29, 2007
Happy 4th of July
Mood – It’s Friday. This is my usual day for posting. It’s a nice hot day for us. Looks like the weekend will be nice. I’m planning on going to my LYS tonight to knit. Tomorrow I think I will go garage sale…ing. The to the cabin for the day. If we don’t go to the cabin I might go to the Mentors meeting.
What I’m Doing – Been busy taking DH to the doctor’s etc. He’s not been feeling well and we’re trying to get to the bottom. Work is busy with people from out of town ordering for the season. I’ve also been helping my friend with a buttonhole purse. I helped her finish this week and I took it home and felted it for her. She’s going to like it. I thought it turned out great. The colors are allot lighter after the felting.
WIP – All done with “Guide Post Charity Sweater”. All the seams are sewn up now I just have to turn it in. It wasn’t as easy as I thought. I blocked it first then used the mattress stitch to sew up the sides. It still seems a little stiff. If I do again I will knit in the round for sure. The shoulder seam didn’t turn out like I thought. They will do. I will have to do more research next time. The buttonhole purse is still on hold. I’m still working on the top down sweater for my grandson. I plan on a major attack this weekend. I did work on the sleeves this week. I’m still working on the washcloth. I’m on my decreases so I’m over half done. I started my “Scramble socks” out of the yarn that I dyed. I call them “scrambled” because of the yarn colorway.
What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I’m finished with “Dream When Your Young by Elizabeth Berg. It's a story centered around WWII and a family with 3 young ladies and their lives while the “boys” are away at war. I’d give it a 3. I’m listening to
“Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child read by Dick Hill my favorite reader. Very good book so far.
Weather –
Today: Sun and clouds mixed. High 67F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight - cloudy intervals. Low 51F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High 64F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 50s.
Monday: Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 50s.
What I’m Doing – Been busy taking DH to the doctor’s etc. He’s not been feeling well and we’re trying to get to the bottom. Work is busy with people from out of town ordering for the season. I’ve also been helping my friend with a buttonhole purse. I helped her finish this week and I took it home and felted it for her. She’s going to like it. I thought it turned out great. The colors are allot lighter after the felting.
WIP – All done with “Guide Post Charity Sweater”. All the seams are sewn up now I just have to turn it in. It wasn’t as easy as I thought. I blocked it first then used the mattress stitch to sew up the sides. It still seems a little stiff. If I do again I will knit in the round for sure. The shoulder seam didn’t turn out like I thought. They will do. I will have to do more research next time. The buttonhole purse is still on hold. I’m still working on the top down sweater for my grandson. I plan on a major attack this weekend. I did work on the sleeves this week. I’m still working on the washcloth. I’m on my decreases so I’m over half done. I started my “Scramble socks” out of the yarn that I dyed. I call them “scrambled” because of the yarn colorway.
What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I’m finished with “Dream When Your Young by Elizabeth Berg. It's a story centered around WWII and a family with 3 young ladies and their lives while the “boys” are away at war. I’d give it a 3. I’m listening to
“Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child read by Dick Hill my favorite reader. Very good book so far.
Weather –
Today: Sun and clouds mixed. High 67F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight - cloudy intervals. Low 51F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High 64F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 50s.
Monday: Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Mood – It’s Friday. Boy summer has finally come to Alaska.. but so have the wild fires. There are several that are burning out of control so the smoke and haze that is hanging over Anchorage is terrible. Visablility is very limited. Apparently visablility in Kenai and up north where the fires is o.k. The wind is blowing the smoke our way. We might see the sun later today.
What I’m Doing – We won’t be going to the cabin this weekend because of the fire danger and the fire that is burning up in that area. I was thinking of going knitting tonight then garage sailing tomorrow. I need to look for a portable crib for BOO BOO. Our father’s day picnic was a success.
WIP – I’ve finished knitting the “Guide Post Charity Sweater”. Now all I have to do is sew up the seams. I wish I could have gone to the finishing class last month that the guild offered. The buttonhole purse is on hold. The hat for “Hat’s for the homeless” is done and turned in. The twisted stitch turned out just fine. Because the yarn was soft (encore) it didn’t spiral too much. I’m still working on the top down sweater for my grandson. I’m almost done with one sleeve. I just need to finish the second and add the ribbing on the sleeves and the bottom. I want to finish it so he can wear it camping. I started a wash cloth for a “take along” project. Just plain garter.. start with 4 stitch then increase every row till 44 stitch then dec. 1 stitch down to 4 stitches.
What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I’m finished “Fresh Disaster” by Stuart Woods. 4*. I need to finish “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult. We’ll see. I listened to Alibi Man by Tami Hoag ….. 5* -excellent. Now I’m listening to “Dream When Your Young by Elizabeth Berg. She also reads this novel but I’m not too fond of her voice.
It’s a little slow.
Weather – Mostly cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 62F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
WARNING ---- KENAI PENINSULA FIRE SENDS SMOKE TO ANCHORAGE...THE CARIBOU HILLS FIRE NORTHEAST OF HOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SMOKY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE ANCHORAGE AREA THIS MORNING. SOUTH WIND DEVELOPED OVERNIGHT ACROSS THE KENAI PENINSULA AND IS SPREADING SMOKE NORTHWARD TO THE ANCHORAGE BOWL. THIS SITUATION WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE WINDS BEGIN TO SHIFT TO THE SOUTHEAST LATE THIS EVENING. AT THAT TIME SMOKE WILL BLOW AWAY FROM ANCHORAGE AND IS NOT EXPECTED TO RETURN.
Sunrise : 4:22 am Sunset: 11:43 pm
What I’m Doing – We won’t be going to the cabin this weekend because of the fire danger and the fire that is burning up in that area. I was thinking of going knitting tonight then garage sailing tomorrow. I need to look for a portable crib for BOO BOO. Our father’s day picnic was a success.
WIP – I’ve finished knitting the “Guide Post Charity Sweater”. Now all I have to do is sew up the seams. I wish I could have gone to the finishing class last month that the guild offered. The buttonhole purse is on hold. The hat for “Hat’s for the homeless” is done and turned in. The twisted stitch turned out just fine. Because the yarn was soft (encore) it didn’t spiral too much. I’m still working on the top down sweater for my grandson. I’m almost done with one sleeve. I just need to finish the second and add the ribbing on the sleeves and the bottom. I want to finish it so he can wear it camping. I started a wash cloth for a “take along” project. Just plain garter.. start with 4 stitch then increase every row till 44 stitch then dec. 1 stitch down to 4 stitches.
What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I’m finished “Fresh Disaster” by Stuart Woods. 4*. I need to finish “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult. We’ll see. I listened to Alibi Man by Tami Hoag ….. 5* -excellent. Now I’m listening to “Dream When Your Young by Elizabeth Berg. She also reads this novel but I’m not too fond of her voice.
It’s a little slow.
Weather – Mostly cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 62F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
WARNING ---- KENAI PENINSULA FIRE SENDS SMOKE TO ANCHORAGE...THE CARIBOU HILLS FIRE NORTHEAST OF HOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SMOKY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE ANCHORAGE AREA THIS MORNING. SOUTH WIND DEVELOPED OVERNIGHT ACROSS THE KENAI PENINSULA AND IS SPREADING SMOKE NORTHWARD TO THE ANCHORAGE BOWL. THIS SITUATION WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE WINDS BEGIN TO SHIFT TO THE SOUTHEAST LATE THIS EVENING. AT THAT TIME SMOKE WILL BLOW AWAY FROM ANCHORAGE AND IS NOT EXPECTED TO RETURN.
Sunrise : 4:22 am Sunset: 11:43 pm
Friday, June 15, 2007
Summer has come to Alaska
Mood – YEAH summer is here!!!
What I’m Doing – Getting ready to go to the cabin!!! My husband is recoping from his surgery and we are going to try and stay all weekend at the cabin and celebrate “father’s day”. Getting packed and ready will fall all on me but that’s o.k. He can help a little but I don’t want him to over do it. Hopefully we’ll be able to fish. And his sister and family will be up on Sunday for our annual picnic.
WIP – I'm still working on the “guide post charity sweater”. I’m also working in my grandson’s sweater, just finishing the first sleeve. The buttonhole purse is almost finished. I also started a hat for “Hat’s for the Homeless” project that we we’re doing in conjunction with the “Yarn Harlot's" visit. I will finish soon .. I’ll take a picture and post next week. I’m using a twisted stitch. I like the look. I did finish the baby sweater for my friend’s new grandson and mailed off before I got a “finished” picture. Oh well maybe she’ll take a picture for me.
What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I’m listening to “Fresh Disaster” Stuart Woods - A Stone Barrington Novel. Good no brain listening/mystery. I finished “6th Target” by James Patterson but could not finish “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult. Kids shooting kids didn’t settle well with me.
Weather – Partly Cloudy – 61 with a high of 63 /low of 52. Wind (cold) from the north 5 mph. Sunrise 4:22 am Sunset 11:40pm.. Lots of sunshine!
What I’m Doing – Getting ready to go to the cabin!!! My husband is recoping from his surgery and we are going to try and stay all weekend at the cabin and celebrate “father’s day”. Getting packed and ready will fall all on me but that’s o.k. He can help a little but I don’t want him to over do it. Hopefully we’ll be able to fish. And his sister and family will be up on Sunday for our annual picnic.
WIP – I'm still working on the “guide post charity sweater”. I’m also working in my grandson’s sweater, just finishing the first sleeve. The buttonhole purse is almost finished. I also started a hat for “Hat’s for the Homeless” project that we we’re doing in conjunction with the “Yarn Harlot's" visit. I will finish soon .. I’ll take a picture and post next week. I’m using a twisted stitch. I like the look. I did finish the baby sweater for my friend’s new grandson and mailed off before I got a “finished” picture. Oh well maybe she’ll take a picture for me.
What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I’m listening to “Fresh Disaster” Stuart Woods - A Stone Barrington Novel. Good no brain listening/mystery. I finished “6th Target” by James Patterson but could not finish “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult. Kids shooting kids didn’t settle well with me.
Weather – Partly Cloudy – 61 with a high of 63 /low of 52. Wind (cold) from the north 5 mph. Sunrise 4:22 am Sunset 11:40pm.. Lots of sunshine!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee - The Yarn Harlot
Look who I'm standing next too..Oh my gosh....
she was here last night.. oh my gosh.............
I had such a blast and so did about 250 Knitters!!!!
It was well worth the wait in line for 30 minutes
to get in the 3rd row. She signed all my books!!!
And guess what??? She may be famous but she's is
just like a normal person!!!!! And funny too!!! And
a very nice and wonderful person.
Thank you very much Stephanie.. I wanted her to
give me her WIP but she was reluctant. It's gorgeous. Go to her site and find out all about it.
http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/ Have fun and happy knitting.
Monday, June 04, 2007
What I’m Doing – It's been a month since I've posted. My husband is having medical issues... a "brain tumor" meningioma. We've been in Seattle for brain surgery the last few weeks. God is good. My husband is doing fantastic and we're home recuperating for 6 weeks, then back to seattle. I haven't had much time to knit but I did go to knitting on friday night what fun. I'm knitting on the "Guide Post" sweater and am almost done!!! I can't wait for monday night. I will post more!!! Thank you to all my knitting friends for praying for my husband and I as we go through this journey. God Bless you. Linda
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