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Author: Kris

  • Shared today on Twitter

    @titus_atticus Rockets are cool. I’m not a huge fan of FPS though. Also, he only did *slightly* better than me on SATs. I like geniuses.

    Ugh. Dealing with message board trolls who insinuate their detractors are un-Australian. And you thought knitters were all polite.

    On the train to Olympic Park. Have to change at that weird little platform in Lidcombe. *sigh* Driving probably isn’t any better, right?

    @witty_knitter Just random attention seeker who always gets oddly patriotic when she’s being chastised. Fun for the new mods. 🙂

    We’re here! Rav badge in place.

    Highly friggin’ commended, same as last year. And they’ve effing MANGLED it in the hanging. #fb http://twitpic.com/2y7go

    It’s the Stig! Robbed of a ribbon by the Greenhowe clones, of course. http://twitpic.com/2y82b

    Many, many glasses of wine. Lots of Ravelers. Photos were taken. Much merriment. Naked marquetry. It’s all a bit much. #fb

    On the train home. Three sheets to the wind. Snook got a pic of me with his poor fish-lined jumper. #fb http://twitpic.com/2yabz

    @knitness I have a Ravelry button for you. You must remind me. Many wines. Will leave it in my bag for Thursday.

    @knitness Me too. Just posted horrible, ungrateful blog post about the whole schmozzle.

    @lotsofco I totally know that feeling. Actually feeling PROUD of a cat and knowing that you’re anthropomorphizing but still… proud. 🙂

    @venks79 But they do have a fantastic domain name.

  • Shared today on Facebook

    Highly friggin’ commended, same as last year. And they’ve effing MANGLED it in the hanging. http://twitpic.com/2y7go

    Many, many glasses of wine. Lots of Ravelers. Photos were taken. Much merriment. Naked marquetry. It’s all a bit much.

  • Highly Commended… Again

    Na Craga and Me

    So I didn’t get the friggin’ blue ribbon. I told the Snook on the way to the Arts Preview tonight that me knitting Na Craga was pretty much the equivalent of Kate Winslet doing a Holocaust movie. I was pandering, and I knew it. If ever I had a shot, this was the year. We arrived and immediately ran into a couple Ravelers. “We won’t spoil it,” they said. “Go look for yourself.” I dragged Snookums through the throng to the knitting cases. And there was my beautiful jumper, completely bunched up and mangled with fishing line… and with a red “Highly Commended” ribbon on it. Again. I know I am a complete and utter ingrate, but I had to strain to be cheerful. Despite my protestations to the contrary over the past couple of weeks, it appears that I really did have a lot vested into the outcome of the contest. I know it’s silly. Still, I couldn’t help but look upon the blue ribbon winner – a cream cardigan with BOBBLES, for god’s sake – with scorn. Don’t they know how hot Snookums looked in it? Grrr. Anyway, I quickly drowned my sorrows at the open bar. (Hey, if they’re going to charge me $25 plus transport to get out there, I’m going to make it worth my while.) There were loads of Ravelers present, and we even managed to get together for a group picture. Congrats to Donna and Ailsa and Sally and Emma and Gemma, and everyone else who exhibited and who I missed in my irritated drunkenness. HOWEVER, I was extremely pleased to see that Gary Gentle has continued his wonderful tradition of naked lady marquetry. His 2009 entry was exceptionally exquisite!

  • The Locavore’s Dilemma

    The Locavore’s Dilemma. One woman’s struggle to use up the abundance of vegetables in her CSA that she doesn’t particularly like. I’ll be interested to see what sort of stuff we get in the winter. So far there have only been a few things that have been problematic for us: curly endive, silverbeet, celery, and oranges. (Yes, oranges. They really pile up if you don’t eat them regularly, and juicing by hand is a pain.) Some people get really freaked out when I tell them about our veggie box and that we don’t usually get to choose what’s in it. I guess we tend to think of it as a fun challenge, and it’s a good excuse to try out recipes you might not have otherwise. (Link courtesy of Mary-Helen.)

  • Stipey on Ravelry!

    Fun discovery! One of Michael Stipe’s friends is a knitter, and he regularly models her stuff for her Ravelry notebook.

  • Tropical Cat Explosion

    I think I just saw God in a Snuggie.

  • Shared today on Twitter

    @titus_atticus Half mine are spam. I want Twitter to identify them. “You are being followed by x, who’s 90% likely to be a lame marketroid.”

    Anybody ever run a requirements workshop before? Looking for tips or links to advice.

    Hm. Leaving work in the dark. Not so fun.

    is cold. Suddenly it turned into winter in the past 4 hours! Too bad Snook won’t let me get oil heater out til ANZAC day. #fb

    Pumkin/leek stew is simmering on the stove, and honey nut cookies are baking in the oven.

    is warning buddies going to Arts Preview tomorrow night NOT TO POST SPOILERS before I get there! I want my blue ribbon to be a surprise. #fb

    @randomknits I just like the idea of introducing trash talk to a knitting competition. YOU BETTER BRING IT, BEEYOTCH! 🙂

    spent last 10 minutes arguing over plots of Bloodsport & Kickboxer. Should have known better than to challenge Snook on JCVD ouevre! #fb

    got up early to go to Coles & get cat litter since we’re completely out and the cats are pissed. Yet another reason why we don’t have kids.

    AWESOME. @grantimahara, my fave Mythbuster (and source of Snook jealousy) is on Twitter! I’m a sucker for a nice guy who builds robots.

    @redambition Sell the old one! Probable get a couple hundred bucks to offset The New Hotness.

    I think I just saw God in a Snuggie. #fb http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=299756.0

  • Shared today on Facebook

    is cold. Suddenly it turned into winter in the past 4 hours! Too bad Snook won’t let me get oil heater out til ANZAC day.

    is warning buddies going to Arts Preview tomorrow night NOT TO POST SPOILERS before I get there! I want my blue ribbon to be a surprise.

    spent last 10 minutes arguing over plots of Bloodsport & Kickboxer. Should have known better than to challenge Snook on JCVD ouevre!

    I think I just saw God in a Snuggie. http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=299756.0

  • Cool and Sweet Dessert

    Argh! What was I thinking, baking cookies? I should’ve made Yoko’s Cool and Sweet Dessert. There aren’t many recipes that include the line: “Make sure to chant an affirmation that this sweet desert will bring peace and love to the lives of all who eat it.”

  • Autumn Yumminess

    Man, there has been a distinct chill in the air these last couple evenings! Tonight as I was heading out of work in the dark – we finally had Daylight Savings – I found myself thinking of warm, sustaining comfort food. We still had loads of veg from the box on the weekend. I got home and set to work making pumpkin, potato, and leek soup. While that was simmering on the stove, I decided that we needed some sort of treat to go along with it. A quick check of the pantry revealed several partial containers of honey that needed to be used up. Honey nut cookies!

    Pumpkin Soup and Honey Nut Cookies   Chocolate & Beetroot Cake

    The cookies turned out great. I subbed in walnuts for the cashews since that’s what I had to hand. I was worried at the shininess and wetness of the dough, but they didn’t spread too much in the oven. The soup was hearty and filling, if not exactly complicated in terms of flavour. (It’s basically onion, potato, and pumpkin simmered in milk for 45 minutes, then blended before adding fried leek and boiled white rice.) It’s very cheap though, and we’ve got plenty left over for lunch.

    The second photo there is of the Chocolate and Beetroot Cake that the Snook made on Saturday. As Rachel guessed, it was pretty earthy. However, it was still really good. I’m not the hugest fan of beetroot – I tend to think it tastes like dirt – but it was very well masked by the cocoa in the cake. It turned out dense and moist, and if you didn’t know that it had beets in it I doubt you’d guess. Parents – this is a good one to trick your kids into eating vegetables!