Just completed a 4.33 km run with RunKeeper
Author: Kris
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Knitters Guild Camp
This weekend was the bi-yearly Knitters Guild NSW Camp at the Kurri Kurri Conference Centre. I left work early Friday afternoon to catch the 5.15pm train from Central Station to Maitland with Fiona and Alison. It was a three hour trip, so we had a picnic dinner on the train and entertained ourself with – what else? – knitting. We finally got to the venue and settled into our rooms before breaking open the wine. I was happy to see that I had Optus internet access, albeit patchy at times, so I was able to twitter and keep in touch with the Snook. Saturday Fiona and I went for a run and saw lots of kangaroos! All day Saturday I taught my “Socks on Two Circulars” class, with Fiona ably assisting. Nearly everybody managed to finish their two sample socks. I even found time to cast on some new socks for myself! Afterwards I went to Alison’s excellent yoga session, which really helped to work out some of the kinks. Saturday night I set up the new Guild projector and helped Phyll with her presentation on the Guild Archives. Sunday I slept in before heading to my Knit One Below class. It was a challenging technique at first, but I soon got the hang of it. I made a couple samples. I suppose it’s good to know, but I don’t really see myself using it anytime soon. (The bulky textured fabric just isn’t for me.) I did another yoga class Sunday night, and then after dinner we had Show & Tell. Fee showed off her fabulous wedding dress to much acclamation. Then it was time for my “Welcome to the Knitternet” presentation. It went really well! We had quite a big crowd, and many of them chimed in with their own experiences. Fiona then did her “Colour and Knitting” presentation, which was well-received and even got some nods from special guest Prudence Mapstone! We finished the weekend with another run on Monday morning before catching an early train back to Sydney. I had a nice time, made some new friends, and hopefully even taught a few people a thing or two… -
WTF?
My gaydar works across continents.
On the weekend, I logged in to Facebook to see a message from someone at my high school. It basically said, “I know you live really far away and you probably don’t know and it’s probably none of my business anyway, but is [person from our high school that I used to date] a homosexual?” My brain nearly fell out. I tried to think of what possible responses she could expect me to send back.- “Yep. Totally gay. I chose to date him anyway.”
- “Yep. He was straight when we went out, but decided to try men after me.”
- “No. He’s just thin and neat.”
In the end I went with pretty much the only answer I could give: “I have no idea. I haven’t seen him in over ten years. And yeah, it’s none of your business.”
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@redambition I’m way impressed! You’ll be rockin at Halloween. 🙂
Snook and I have been inspired to rock out on Guitar Hero. Debating whether to get GH:5 or Beatles Rock Band. Thoughts?
@zephyrama No way! That makes my day. Which one was it??
“Man, I missed our bed. I can’t sleep in other beds.” “Next week you’ll be sleepin’ in a sack in the desert!” Crap. #fb
@zephyrama I guessed as much! LOVE Joan. Did some yoga together too. We just friended each other on FB. 🙂
I think I’ve killed about 50 slugs in the past 24 hours. The rain inspired them to mount an attack on my garden.
*tap tap* “There’s a bin with an ashtray RIGHT THERE.” I’ve been playing bus stop vigilante again.
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Final tally of Knitting Camp weekend: more than six hours on the train; two socks half-knitted; two runs; two yoga classes; two bottles of wine drunk; one class taught; one class attended; one presentation given; one Huntsman spider squealed at; and about ten kangaroos spotted. And several new friends made!
“Man, I missed our bed. I can’t sleep in other beds.” “Next week you’ll be sleepin’ in a sack in the desert!” Crap.
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@beccakr You have been discussed. RC has been sitting behind me all day. 🙂
My Knit 1 Below swatch has been turned into a bitchin’ wrist cuff: http://twitpic.com/k79fm
It’s show & tell, and @mrs_sockvictim just showed off her wedding dress. http://twitpic.com/k7yw3
Internet presentation was very well received by knitters. A great way to finish camp! Sleep, then catching train home in the morn…
Just completed a 3.90 km run with @runkeeper, check it out http://bit.ly/nPuWf #RunKeeper
Catching the train home. Looking forward to the Snook and a decent coffee. http://twitpic.com/kazn4
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Just completed a 3.90 km run with RunKeeper
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Sock class is going great! Everybody is nearly finishing their first socks… http://twitpic.com/k159n
This is what camp is like in Australia. http://twitpic.com/k1en0
Me with some of the knitters I’m teaching. http://twitpic.com/k1xum
Another nature sighting! Tiny baby rabbit. Watch out for the goannas, bunny!
I’ve even managed to get some knitting done today. Sheri’s Posies Socks by WendyKnits: http://twitpic.com/k26mu
@Kat13v I saw 3D! Not sure whether it was super better, but it was less distracting than I feared.
Great 1st day at knitting camp. Taught my class, ran, saw roos, knitted, did yoga, drank wine. Looking forward yo tomorrow. #fb
@redambition Sharre’s birthday?? HAPPY BIRTHDAY, @sharre!!!
@witty_knitter @kat13v All good so far, though it appears SWMBO is avoiding us…
The question is: will iPhone auto-update for daylight savings? Or am I going to oversleep an hour tomorrow?
iPhone is set to auto update time. I will Trust in Steve.
Today I’m learning the Knit 1 Below technique. Challenging at first, but fun once you get going. http://twitpic.com/k5uj7
Had another wildlife sighting. A Huntsman spider and I had a standoff in my room this morning. We’re buddies now.
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Great 1st day at knitting camp. Taught my class, ran, saw roos, knitted, did yoga, drank wine. Looking forward yo tomorrow.
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If somebody wants to give me a Google Wave invite, I will happily handknit them a custom pair of socks.
@that_alison I saw that. I’m not much bothered though. I figured I’d just throw it out there in case anybody had any that were unclaimed. 🙂
@Bex_the_Femme Heehee. I thought of it the day after it happened, but then it got too played. But it’s come out the other side again!
Heading out to Knitting Guild Camp!
BEHOLD! If you’re reading this, we have achieved Internet at knitting camp. The wine is flowing. http://twitpic.com/jy0gs
@Kat13v So far no controversy, but our little friend is definitely watching Twitter. (It was the first thing she said tonight.)
Just completed a 4.13 km run with @runkeeper, check it out http://bit.ly/25e8cy #RunKeeper
Went for a run with @mrs_sockvictim and saw two kangaroos and a Joey! http://twitpic.com/k0acp
