Archive for April, 2009

I Finished Knitting the Handbag

April 9, 2009

Now I need to block it.  Somewhere I have some silk that will make a nice lining.  I also thought I might cut a piece of plastic to put in the bottom.  I haven’t made up my mind about the ties yet. 

I started a pair of cable gloves.  They were in Vogue Knitting winter issue.  The cast-on was weird.  I did a long-tail instead.  I have finished several rows and I’m not yet certain that I like it.  The magazine also has a pair of opera gloves that I would like to make.  They start at the fingertips which I have never tried and i love the design down the arms.

I bought Sock Innovation by Cookie A this morning.  I read various sections and I am impressed.  I’ll be making good use of this book.

Elvis Scared Me to Death

April 7, 2009

He was gone ALL DAY and it was RAINING!  It must have been in someones garage or shed.  I worry about that old cat.   It didn’t do any good to call him.  He’s deaf.  He  was only a little wet when he showed up.  I was concentrating on the taxes when he came to the back door and started hollering.  We dried him off and got him some food, but he seemed more thirsty than hungry.  Zippo was really glad to see him.

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Smith’s Restaurant

April 5, 2009

We went to Smith’s last night.  If you’ve never been there, it’s on Route 13 north of Greenwood.  Heading north, it’s on the left.  The interior reminders me of a finished basement from fifty years ago and all the neighbors come over. 

Where should I start?  First of all, they serve real iced tea.  The rolls are good and endless, but they didn’t have the sweet potatoes biscuits this time.  The stuffed scallops and blackened catfish were superb and the fried chicken livers were very good.  He said the sauteed ones he got before were better, but these were very good, too.  We’ve been here several times and we’ve always gotten good food and good service.  Even the vegetables are good.   I’m told the spinach is exceptional.  I can’t eat spinach and kale.  We have never gotten dessert, but they look delicious.

Our friends won’t be around next week, but we will probably go somewhere.  We are hoping to go to Suicide Bridge in two weeks.

It’s Been a Few Days

April 4, 2009

And I’m tired.  Just being over there is tiring.  I feel a tension that never goes away.  I love my children and I love being with them.  I had a great time.  But I am so happy to be home.

Kevin had a great time

Kevin had a great time

Up past his bedtime

Up past his bedtime

Tomorrow, it’s off to Smith’s.

New Nightshirts

April 1, 2009

 It  was really windy so this is as good as it gets.  The grumpy old man is my husband.  He wanted to help so I thought I should include him in the picture.

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While I was there,  I walked over to the edge and took pictures of the geese.

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And, here’s my handbag.

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