Dinner..yum yum

My daughter's good friend is a great cook....after babysitting she sent me home with a wonderful dinner!!!
Her flat breed us wonderful!!!!

Happy New Years

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

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

December Happenings

I've been trying to stay busy.. knitting, cleaning house,
bible study, and cleaning the house. I'm going to have
a low key christmas. I did not decorate. Too hard. Ken
would help me with the tree and the christmas letter.
He also did some of the special treats. I did write a letter
of sorts. But will mail after christmas. I've been listening
to audio books:
On Agate Hill - Lee Smith
Anne Frank Remebered
Scarpetta Factor - Patricia Cornwell
Deep Dark Secret - Kimberly Roby
Rain Gods - James Lee Burke
Plum Pudding Murder - Joanna Flue
The Blossom and the Nettles - Diane Noble
Heaven - Randy Alcon

I've been knitting a project for my "Hand and Foot"
buddys so I can't tell. I've got to knit Chases' stocking
but the pattern isn't here yet... rats.

January 28th

What I'm Doing – I've been busy between work and putting Christmas decorations away. My big project is loading my "stash" on to Ravelry. WIP – I finished the baby hat and gave to the baby. I started a birthday scarf and fingerless mittens for a friend. I'm using my own pattern for both. I made 1 fingerless mitten flat and planned on seaming but decided that I didn't like. I frogged and then made in the round. The only tricky part was the thumb hole. Woo woo I did it. I posted my pattern on my Ravelry project page. I had 2 skeins of "bumpy lumpy" yarn that my sister gave me for Christmas and it I knit the scarf out of the 1st skein but that oh hold, made the "fingerless mittens" now I'm finishing the scarf with the remainder of the yarn. What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I finished "Gone"by Jonathan Kellerman. Read by John Rubinstein. 3* I just finished with "Cruel Intent" by J.A. Jance. Very good. I'm listening to "Cross Country" by James Patterson. This is my car book. I just finish 24 hours by Greg Iles was excellent. As usual. Now I'm listening to "Spare Change" by Robert Parker. I just downloaded them from the library on my "Fuze".Download then drag n drop. What's On My Night Stand - "The Gold Coast" by Nelson De Mille. Still...... L What's Pod Cast - On My Sansa - I-POD – "Knitpicks" and Philospher's Zone" - Recommended by Dave Reidy from "Sticks and Strings". Weather – Snow showers tonight. Low 16 with NEE wind. Brrr. 1 to 2 inches of snow. old and a little snow. Boooo.

Birthday Scarf

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Originally uploaded by zingis2000

My sister gave me this scrumpsous (sp)
yarn for christmas... (I couldn't wait to knit)
And what to my delight! A surprise Birthday
invitation... but woozzz we had tickets to the "THIRD DAY" concert and so I knit onthis during the concert.. but I didn't finish.I gifted the person at church and said "I need this back" - WHAT and indian giver....no I just need to finish!

Friday September 12

What been going on – Well we made it back from vacation. Whew was it hot in Modesto. 100 degrees is way too hot for this Alaskan Chick. There for 5 days and then we spent 4 days in Washington state. Oceanshores for 2.5 and Seattle area for 1.5 days. Hey I went to "So Much Yarn". It's a neat yarn shop on 1st Avenue in Seattle. I saw it on Ravelry. One of my "people" had gone there early this spring and it sounded like a place to scope out. I did buy some yarn and a pattern. I'll post pictures. My DH doctor's appointment went very well…so he was all up for the journey "Downtown Seattle". (They do not have good parking). We managed to find a parking spot. $3.00 later for 30 minutes. It was worth it. They we're very very friendly and I got a link to a pattern on Ravelry that they we're knitting called "Cashmere Neck Warmer". One skein, quick gift and I plan on making! Hey how about that Sara Palin! What I'm Doing – Tonight "Friday Night Knit @ the grounds and then "Knitter's of the North" ,our local guild, tomorrow. I've signed up for a "Lace" class next week. The class got filled up while I was gone and a friend who signed up relinquished her spot to me! Thank you Karolyn you're a jewel. Catching up with work this week has been a "bear" WIP – The "Forrest Canopy Shawl" is not coming along as planned. I really need to finish and I will put in on the front burner to finish this weekend I hope!!! My friends husband whom I pray for while knitting it will be in the hospital this weekend for a procedure and it would be great if I could give it to her Sunday….. we'll see.I did finish the "Fingerless Gloves" and I gave the to Bobbies dear friend at Oceanshores. We cried and laughed and we miss Bobbie terribly. I worked on my "2 socks on 2 circulars" and am pass the afterthought heel. What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I finished "Break No Bones" by Kathy Reich just today. And finish the playaway "The Lincoln Lawyer" by Micheal Connelly. Both we're very good. I'm listening to tge Playaway "Full Speed" buy Janet Evanovich. I just can't get into it. I also have "Full Blast" and "Thanksgiving" by Janet Evanovich… I might return till later time. I really want to start "The Broken Window" by Jeffery Deaver. What's On My I-POD – The "Cast on", Knit Picks Podcast, Letsknit2gether (Video Podcast, and 11 Episodes of "Sticks and Strings" that I'd hope to get caught up while I'm on vacation didn't pan out. I did listen to a few but time got away from me. The "Letsknit2gether" it turning to be a very good find! What's On My Night Stand – I finished the 2nd book by by Gilbert Morris now in the Series "Yellow Rose" and am ½ done with the 3rd book. If you like frontier based books Gilbert Morris is for you. Weather – Still raining …. I was hoping for an Indian summer…. Today: Overcast with rain showers at times. High 53F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. . Tomorrow: Rain likely. High 53F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Sunday: Chance of showers. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 40s

August 26th

What I'm Doing – Olympics ended and I finished my project. I picked a simple pattern. "Sprial Socks" by Kathy Meggit. The socks will be for "The Knitters of the North's" fall charity project. I entered it in "Ravellympics' and TEAM ALAKA. This was an easy pattern that I picked on purpose. I knew I could finish the toes during closing ceremonies so I just knit both pairs from one skein using 2 sets of DP sz 5 needles. I would work one pattern repeat with #1 sock then the same set on sock #2. I knew I would do more watching than knitting so the total length is only 13 repeat or 12". A nice pair of socks for a women size 6. There's a method to my madness. I will post a picture later. We leave for vacation tomorrow night. We're going to California for a softball tournament then to Seattle for doctor's appointments then to Oceanshores to visit a friend. WIP – The "Forrest Canopy Shawl" is on its last repeat, then the edging. I'm taking that and my 2 socks on 2 circulars with me. I also plan on finishing the "Fingerless Gloves". Well Il have to because when we get to Oceanshores I plan on giving them to Bobbies' walking buddy. What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I finished "Bones to Ashes" by Kathy Reich. It was so good I'm now listening to "Break No Bones" read by Barbara Rosenblat. The playaway I'm listening to is "The Lincoln Lawyer" by Micheal Connelly. I've been listening while I'm tanning as its light weight and easy to carry in your pocket. I'm listening to "Scream for Me" by Karen Rose on my CD-Player! What's On My I-POD – "Cast on", Knit Picks Podcast, Letsknit2gether (Video Podcast, and 11 Episodes of "Sticks and Strings". I hope to get caught up while I'm on vacation. I came across "Letsknit2gether" and I've listen to a few. It's very good. Lots of information on knitting and a good listen. What's On My Night Stand – If finished "Deep in the Heart" by Gilbert Morris now I'm reading book 2 in the Series "Yellow Rose". Weather – Autumn… fall.. rain

A little cabin time- In the wilderness

This is me this past weekend Knitting for the 2008 Ravelympics-

This spiral socks. By the fire with a little TV. Just hanging out!

Enjoying the Alaska summer

August 8, 2008

What I’m Doing – Olympics starts tonight! I’ve joined TEAM ALAKA (http://teamalaska.blogspot.com) see link on side bar and Ravelympics. Tomorrow a wedding. And of course Friday Night Knit @ theground.

WIP – I felted my DH slippers. See the pictures I posted. I'm thinking of entrying in the State Fair. Not my first choice ..but a "done project" that hasn't been soiled. Rather plain. Nothing to write home about. Ladies in the guild have been encouraging us enter even the simplist of items.The “Forest Canopy Shawl” is on hold and I’m almost done with the second baby sock. I will cast on the Spiral Socks for the “Olympic Team Alaska". I’m going to try 2 on 2 circulars.

What Audiobooks I’m Listen To - In the car I’m still listening to “Break No Bones” by Kathy Reich read by Barbara Rosenblat. I finished "Silent in the Grave" by Deanna Rayboural. I’m listen to “Lovely Bones”at work, written and read by Alice Sebold. Very heart wrenching. It slowly grows on you. I’m still listening to the playway called “Bad Business” by Robert Parker when I’m at curves.

What's On My Night Stand – I finished Dee Henderson’s book “God’s Gift”. Now I’m reading “Deep in the Heart” by Gilbert Morris, a christian writer. I’m really enjoying this light reading about the Texas frontier.

Weather – Chance of a shower or two during the evening, followed by partly cloudy skies overnight. Low 48F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. High tommorrow near 55F with occasional rain showers. Sunday - Cloudy with showers. High around 55F – 50% chance of rain.

"HAPPY
BIRTHDAY"
to me

















Cute
little
Belle













Oh yes
my DH
slippers
I plan on
felting
this
weekend













Wild
Lupines
at the
cabin

"Elton-John"

Made for my almost
sister Renee's New
Granddaughter

What’s Going On - – Memorial day on the way!!! Finally a 3 day weekend.

WIP – I’m working on the “Forest Canopy Shawl”. I think I finally got the hang of it. I love the way you can add a life line with the “knit pick” needles. Now if I can remember the Yarn overs! I’m also trying to finish the “buttonhole” purse. I plan on giving it to a friend moving to Illinois. I taught her to knit last year. She’s a natural. I also have been trying to finish my “baby socks” that I started from the “Sock Seminar” in April.

What I’m Doing – We are planning on going to the cabin tomorrow for a day. Some serious knitting will be done. I’ll be working on my DH “felted clogs”. I work on felted items when sitting by the “fire”

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I finished “HOME TO HOLLY SPRINGS” by Jan Karon. I love Father Tim and I’m glad this is the first of a series. I also finished “THE 2 MINUTE RULE”. Now I’m listening to “THE SISTERHOOD” by Michal Palmer. Very good. A medical murder mystery.
What's On My Night Stand – PEOPLE OF THE WEEPING EYE by Kathleen O’Neal Gear and Micheal Gear. Very good. About the people of America- The great Mississippian chiefdom's from long ago before civilization and Columbus. The authors are very knowledgeable historians and archaeologists. Almost done then on toe “BEFORE GREEN GABLES” by Budge Wilson.

Weather -
Today: Overcast with rain showers at times. High 51F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 56F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Occasional showers possible. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.
Monday: More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.

What's up – Well it’s Friday and time to update. It’s Boo Boo’s birthday weekend so it will be busy. Also tonight is game nite. I plan on going by knitting first then on with hubby. The short row seminar last week was good and I was able to work on my short row scarf or rather start over. The technique we learned does look better. I was not picking up my stitch correctly. Next week we gear up at work for the summer. I think things will be a little slower here with the gas $$$. I finished my friend’s babysweater for her Great Grandson yesterday and got it in the mail today. His birthday is the 23 and Boo Boo’s is the 21st so they are very close in age. I also sent Renee her Birthday present. A book on Looming and a small loom for making baby hats.

WIP - I blocked the babysweater using the wet towel method. It worked great. I think finding the buttons and sewing them is one of the hardest things when it comes to sweaters. I think I will always try attached the buttons while I knit.. it makes it so much easier. I started the “Forest Canopy Shawl”. Several people on Friday Nights are knitting. There are several pictures posted on “Friday Night Knits” blog. I also started the “Toe up Socks” – Magic loop technique. Man … finally settled on the “figure-8” cast on.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – Still listening to "Home to Holly Springs" by Jan Karon. And the car – “2 Minute Rule” by Robert Crais, RB: Christopher Graybill. It’s a book about ex-con Max Holman who get out of jail and tries to connect with his son. The son (a police officer) gets killed before that can happen and Max tries to put the pieces together. Very good so far.

Weather : Is is summer yet?

This is the
Sweater














This is the
snow ..I
thought it
was April 25th

What’s up - We had a wonderful Easter!

WIP – The “Blue boy baby sweater” is finished!!! I have also finished a newborn hat.. hmm. The booties I made with matching yarn.. well that’s another subject. I didn’t have enough yarn. So I’m going to keep as a sample. I need 6 oz of yarn on size 3 needle. Oh well I though I weighted 13 oz. Guess not. Everything is on hold for now. Fingerless gloves, scarf, etc. Now I have to figure what to take on vacation to Az.

What I’m Doing - My husband and I are headed for Az. We have someone to watch the dog and someone to say at the house and we are are having one of our bathrooms remodeled while we are gone. Lots going on. We are have my DH father’s memorial service next week so we will have lots of family. The Az. House has been sitting for 9 months…hmmm lots of cleaning but then lots of sun. I’ve got to pack and get everything ready.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I finished “Lady Killer” by Lisa Scottoline- I loved it. I’m just finishing ”Double Cross” by James Patterson. Very thrilling.

Weather : Its spring.. hoorah and the roads are dry but all the cars are muddy.