Let it Snow.. Let it Snow..

WIP - Chase’s Christmas stocking is ¾ done.. woo woo. 2 preemie Baby Hat down and one to go. The last one is a mock cable. Lots of fun. I’m also trying to finish the Enterlac scarf and I started a “Flower Head Band”. Cute pattern that several FNK ladies are also knitting. I hope keep Chase’s stocking done this week. I also want to line it..

What I’m Doing – Tomorrow I have Knitting Guild. Our annual Christmas Potluck. Also I’m on the nominating committee and we have to gather names tomorrow. I got the Torro Shovel… and let me tell you it works great. I have company till Dec. 27. So I’m also trying to get my baking done. It’s not working though. I have my package ready to mail to Rene but……… I’m not done baking what I want to send here. I don’t know why I’m feeling the crunch.. Christmas is 15 days away. I also decided to mail a Christmas Letter. I wasn’t really up to it but I’ll put a picture of my grandson’s on it and that will help. It looks like it’s going to snow. I just wish it warm up. It’s been 10 and below all week. BRRRRR

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – “In the Company of Others” by Jan Karon” here at work. In the car “Wick Appetite” by Janet Evanovich. I’m not liking it.. Too weird. But I’m enjoying Father Tim. At home I’ve been listening to “Gingerbread Murder”. It’s 3 books and fun to listen to while I’m baking. I finished “Mckettricks of Texas: Garrett “ by Linda Lael Miller and “Worth Dying For” by Lee Child… 5*.

What’s on my Bed Stand – I finished Triumph : life after the cult a survivor's lessons by Carolyn Jessop. It was very good. Nothing on the bed stand right now.

Weather - cold… let it snow

My little dumpling















Hockey ..
Slap Shot






















Thanksgiving
Cataus









Baby Gift















Charity Knitting
Preeme Hats

WIP - Masters Level 1 – I found out that there is an updated instructions. If you do not finish within a year you’ll have to use the new… well I decided to get the new instructions so I am starting over as I never intended on finishing within the year. I also started Chase’s Christmas stocking. Also on my needles is a preemie Baby Hat that the Guild is knitting for Charity. They have little kits with enough yarn for 3 hats.

What I’m Doing – Tomorrow I have Knitting Guild. I plan on shopping for Thanksgiving and get some of my goodies for baking for Christmas. I’m not looking forward to that. I also want to get a power shovel.. Torro for shoveling the deck . It takes me 2 days to clean my deck and an area for my dog after each snowfall. I’m bless to have the neighbor kids do my driveway. I help support there hockey habit.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I just finished “Queen of the Night” by JA Jance. 4*. I’m also listening to “ Tough Customer” by Sandra Brown in my car. Last month I listened 18 different audio books .. I worked allot of overtime while working on our Dealer show. They helped me get through it. The best where - “The Red Queen” by Philippa Gregory, “Half Broken Horses” Jeannette Walls, “The Lonely Polygomist” by Brad Udall, “A Secret Kept” Tatiana De Rosnay, “The Whisper” and “The Mist” by Carla Neggars.

What’s on my Bed Stand – Triumph : life after the cult a survivor's lessons by Carolyn Jessop.

Weather - Cloudy skies with a few snow showers tonight. Low around 25F. Winds light and variable.

Happy Birthday Devin

T

This is a gift from a dear friend.

Qiviut Yarn that is spun by her

friend and dyed.. it's beautiful and
I can't wait to wear it.

Sept 15 --- Arizona

I'm here in Arizona with my sister in law and enjoying the sun... 103 . Well it's only hot in the evening then... when the sun goes down.... to the pool and hot tub. Getting our place ready to rent for Jan. thru March...

Me and Belle riding at sunset. Usually Belle is running along side me on her leash... she was tired so she hitched a ride!

Sunset

Flowers

WIP - Masters Level 1 – Swatch 2 done… after I frogging 3 x’s. Working on a pair of socks – shorty – for my friend whos’s having Chemo weekly. I wanted to make her a hat. She requested socks to keep her feet warm during Chemo. I also cast on another “baby hat”.

What I’m Doing – Tomorrow I have Knitting Guild and a baby shower at the same time ?!!?!!.

What Audio Books I’m Listening To - I just finished “KnitTwo” the second book by Kate Jacob. 4*. set. “The Keepsake” by Tess Tess Gerritsen 5*, the book that TNT Rizzoli and Iles comes from , “One Amazing Thing” Chitra Divakaruni 4* about survivors of an earthquake. “The Help” by Kathyn Stockette, 5*.
“South of Broad” by Pat Conroy. Very Very Good A friend sent me her assortment of audio books that she’s read for the last year. I have some good listening for the weekend and plan on working on the next swatch for Masters.

What’s on my Bed Stand – “Safely Home” by Randy Alcorn. Hmm I keep falling asleep,

Weather - Cloudy skies with a few showers tonight. Low around 55F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. Anchorage’s coldest summer. If a drop of rain falls today we will have tied the record for the most consecutive rainy days. Go figure…. 31 days of rain

Umbilical Cord Hat #11 and #12

These are my
beautiful
Birthday flowers
from my friend
Susan...
I love u
Susan..
Thank you










Baby Hat #11

WIP - Masters Level 1 – Swatch 3 done… seed stitch. I frogged swatch 2. Baby slippers – on back burned as is the “Touch Me” scarf… and I’m on the decreases on the baby hat.

What I’m Doing – My husband’s brother and nephew get in this afternoon. We’re spending the weekend at the cabin. He will take Nick fishing and sightseeing. Brian knows his way around .. he lived in Alaska for 10 years before moving back to Minnesota. I will take knitting with me . probably

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I just finished “Friday Night Knitting Club” … very good story. I like how the women in this story all support each other. I also finish “Remarkable Creatures” and “Traveling with Pomergranates “ by Sue Monk Kidd… 5***. I’ve downloaded several books to my SANSA for the weekend, so I should be set.

What’s on my Bed Stand – “Safely Home” by Randy Alcorn. It take place in China, present day. Two college roommates reunite in China decades after they graduated. Two different walks of life. 3* so far. I plan on reading more this weekend.

Weather - CHANCE OF RAIN .. RAIN RAIN AND MORE RAIN
• Today: Cloudy with showers. High 63F. Chance of rain 40%.
• Tonight: Chance of rain 50%.
• Tomorrow: Chance of rain 60%.
• Tomorrow night: Chance of rain 40%.
• Sunday: Chance of showers.
• Monday: Showers.
• Tuesday: Showers possible

Hmmm...
Do you think I need
to weed?

July 9th - Is it really summer...oh yeah this is Alaska!

Mood - Summer is suppose to be here… huh???? At least the flowers and garden are growing.

WIP- I’m working on my Masters Level 1.. so not much knitting getting down. Practice, practice, practice. I’ll try and post a picture of my finished swatches. Still working on the baby slippers. Still working on my “Touch Me” scarf… which I frogged and started over. #3 project on the needles is “another” baby hat…. Almost done.

What I’m Doing - This weekend .. home.. Friday Night Knit’s tonight and babysit my little munchkins. Tomorrow is Knitters of the North monthly meeting and annual picnic. I think I will bring potatoe salad.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - Lots of audio books… In the car…. I just finished “ The Surrendered" by Chang Lee … pretty intense. About a Korean orphanage and the aftermath o he Korean war. Also “The Double Comfort Safari Club” #1 Ladies Det." By Alexander Mc Call Smith… I just love his books. Here at work I’m listening to "Traveling with Pomegranates" by Sue Monk Kidd. This books is a true story about her relationship with her daughter. I like it.

What’s on my Bed Stand – "Looking for a Miracle" by Wanda Brunstetter - Almost done. I even spend some time reading in the Hot Tub now that it’s fixed… very relaxing.

Weather - CHANCE OF RAIN 60% …………… don’t you think ?
• Today: High 69F - Chance of rain 30%.
• Tonight: Low 54F - Chance of rain 60%.
• Tomorrow: High 61F - Chance of rain 60%.
• Tomorrow night: Low 50F - Chance of rain 60%.
• Sunday: Showers possible.

Happy 4th of July

Here's my latest baby hat.

Plan on knitting tonight at Starbucks...

Then on to the cabin tomorrow to eat smoke..

This is a "baby washcloth"

See the sailboat?

Another "Umbellical" cord

Hat for a friend!

Spring has Sprung!

Not a lot of knitting beeing done. This is a picture of my charity knitting hat.

I have gotten all my information and paper work for the TKGA "Master Knitting I" course.

Several of us from Knitter of the North knitting guild are meeting monthly to help encourage each other. I don't think I'll mind the knitting but the report writing is not me. With the help and encouragment from my friends maybe I'll finish. I will be working on swatches or should I say "Practice Swatches". .... LOL

WIP: I've started another "Forrest Conopy Shawl" using Knit Picks "Cloud" alpaca. It's seem sticky to me and I'm not happy with the results. I tried to de fuze and boy was that a mistake. Ripped a hole and had to start over. I will work on a little at a time. Still working on my olympic socks they are a little further. I'm also working on dishcloths for my on the go-project.

Have a good weekend... and Happy knitting

L

On Vacation

Well I'm on vacation in lovely warm Arizona... and I'm knitting... well a little. It's hot ... it's all about the pool and orange blossoms...mmmm smells soooo good.

Finished another

"Baby Hat" for a

friend!

Boo Boo and
Dumplin

Mood- I’m tired and stressed both at the same. So much to do and so little time – it’s my work that has me anxious. We are gearing up for our Shooting Sport Show and although things are coming together.. there not. Also my elbow is killing me again. I fell earlier this week, and now my hip pain is flaring up…. I think it’s my sciatic nerve.

WIP – The Ravelympics socks. A swatch for the class on Saturday. I finished the Ear Cozies for Autumn. I love the Strawberry Smoothie pink Lamb’s Pride. I’ll save the xsmall one for charity knitting or maybe a project at the fair that I can donate after.

What I’m Doing - This week is game night. I'll be missing Friday Night Knits thegrounds. My work is piling up… working on a big project at work… so much to do.. so little time.. or rather people aren’t co-operating. Also this saturday I’m teaching knitting at a Diva Day Out at church. I have 1 hour and 20 people signed up. My plan was to let them make thier own needles… I would supply the wood dowls with points.. that was before 20 people. I have made 12 pair and I obtained some from the guild. Thank you Knitters of the North. 3 bible studies … whew Tues, Wed. and now Thursday. Our small group is going to try and meet every weeks while we Walk thru the New Testament in 90 days. At least I’m staying busy that’s for sure. Plan on babysitting the boys tomorrow.

What I’m Watching – The Olympics of course… go USA. Last night I watched Lost.. Boy are things heating up. If I was confussed before? There must be at least 3 time lines to keep track of.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I listening to Last Lion the FALL and RISE of Ted Kennedy. Rb: John McDonough - I really like it. On my MP3 I’m listening to Good Wives – Part 2 in the Little Women Series by Louise May Alcott.

Weather : Cloudy Overcast and warm. Melting … the ice is building up on my driveway- and making it hard for me.. I need to chip.

This is day 3!
Done with the ribbing
on to the design!




After a mishap at the start line and tangled yarn ball being chased by doggie....

Knitting Olympics....

I'm in the Ravelympics2010 - Team Yarn Harlot Fans ....EventSockHockey. I'm using the pattern Berry Season by Melissa Morgan-Oakes . I'm making them for myself. Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Merino that has been hand dyed by Nancy Sopp. The color -Alaskan Wildflower. I'll post pictures tomorrow. Or go over to my Ravelry page or the Team Alaska Blog.... see the link on my sidebar. This is going to be fun.

Let the games......er.... knitting begin.
Happy knitting
Linda

Whats Up – I've been keeping busy… Things are just going. I’m taking it one day at a time. The pain is so overwhelming at tines but God will and is getting me through. January is almost over… and we gained 5 minutes of light today. Speaking of light.. I bought a SAD light for here at work… my name is now “moonbeam” and I get “Are you happy yet… Moonbeam” Went and watched Chase skate last night and went to his swim lesson on Wed. The hottub went out this week and is in the process of being repaired. Sigh.

WIP – I’m working on a new baby hat and a “14 stitch” Neck warmer the pattern is the “Fisherman’s” stitch where you knit into the row below. If you mess up… beware. I finished the fingerless gloves last week .. the last pair after making 6 pair for Christmas gifts. I frogged the pink baby hat .. to little will start a new one tomorrow and I’m signed up for th 2010 Ravelymics… TEAM YARN HARLOT and on blogger TEAM ALASKA. Now what to knit.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I just finished "The White Queen" by Philippa Gregory.
Now I’m listening to “The Priest” on my MP3 player.

Weather – 1 2 inches of snow in the works…. Well see..