Month: September 2007
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Steeking WorkshopI am the Hermione of fairisle knitting today! It’s a little embarrassing. Also: other than one lady’s 10-year-old daughter, I’m the youngest person here. Rock and roll…
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On the train heading north…We’re all packed up and on our way to Knitters’ Guild Camp! Wish me and Miss Fee luck as we battle the blue-hairs and practice our mad skillz…
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Why aren’t all beer bottles screw-cap? I’d even extend the question to include wine as well.
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Goooooood news! You remember that job I was going for? I have another interview next Friday.
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Remember my cousin Tony and his girlfriend Molly, who visited us while they were studying here a few years back? They just had a baby girl! I think some congratulatory Tim Tams are in order.
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Wisdom from my friend Sharon: “Reno[vation] photos are porn for the thirtysomethings.” Too, too true. In related house news, things are still progressing. The bank is sending someone out to do a valuation, which seems to be the last big hurdle. Sadly, I can feel my my hopes for a Halloween Housewarming party slipping away.…
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The official Race photos are up, and once again I’m giving everyone the big thumbs-up. Why do I always do that? I must run that way. And jeez, I’m all hunched over in this one. That’s probably when my legs were killing me. (No photos of the Snook, sadly.)
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and ClayI forgot to mention that part of my sluggishness at the race yesterday may have been due to the six hours of sleep I’d had the night before. Why? Because I was up til 1am devouring this book! Thank you guys so much for recommending it. I was trying…
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Funniest. Knitting Project. Ever.As part of our barter arrangement for the Baker’s Edge pan, I’m knitting a Yoda Halloween costume for Kristen‘s son Alexander. I found a great pattern for a felted Yoda hat along with a crossover Yoda sweater. I finished knitting the hat last week, so it was finally time to felt the…
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Another possible Halloween decorating idea: Witches’ Jars. Creepy!