New Socks

March 20, 2009

These socks only took about two days to knit.  I am so used to knitting socks on zeroes and ones that I felt like I was knitting with pencils.  It didn’t feel right to be knitting socks on size four needles.  Actually, I wish now that I had at least gone down to a size three with this yarn.  It is Fiesta Ballet, 50% baby Alpaca and 50% Tencel.  It feels marvelous.  But, I am not certain that it is appropriate for socks.  Except for a little variance in the ribbing, there was nothing interesting.  I will probably never use this pattern again or will I ever use this yarn for socks.  Come to think of it, I don’t think there is anything I would want to make with this yarn.

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Undercover Kitty

March 19, 2009

See this shawl?  I often lay it over my legs on cold evenings.

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What’s that sticking out?

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Why it’s the undercover kitty!

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What Are They Doing?

March 17, 2009

If they waited a couple of hours, they would have only needed rubber boots.  They found what looked like a sawed off shotgun.  I guess I’ll find out Wednesday when the paper comes. 

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I decided to make a pair of quickie socks.  I probably would have finished them this afternoon, but my organizational skills went out the window this morning.  I didn’t sleep well last night.  My stomach was upset.  I had dinner at Olive Garden with some girlfriends after kniting group yesterday.  The food was mediocre.  I should have just gotten soup.  Will I ever learn?

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Seaford Pizza Hut

March 14, 2009

We didn’t go out to dinner last night.  My girlfriend had been sick all week and didn’t feel up to it.  Hopefully, next Friday we will going to Old Mill in Delmar.

Earlier this week, we went over to Pizza Hut after doing some shopping.  We ordered a large Supreme stuffed crust and substituted the green peppers for anchovies.  The service was adequate.  There used to be an older woman who was very good, but I haven’t seen her the last few times we were there.  Considering the fact that all the staff seemed young enough to be my grandchildren, the pizza was surprisingly good.   We go about once a month.

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My Little Wooden Box

March 13, 2009

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The post person brought me a package today.  I was coming back from my walk.  If I hadn’t called out to her, I would have had to wait another day.   My friend, Christine, carved and painted it herself.  I really like it.  She has a lot of patience.  I probably would have taken a hammer to it and it would be in a hundred pieces.  I don’t know what I am going to put in it yet, but I’m certain I’ll find a use for it.  Being a sewer and a knitter, I can always use another container for all my doodads.  Something with a lid is even better since I have a little cat who likes to pull things apart.

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When I took the lid, this wonderful aroma hit me.  There was tea inside, so I made a cup.  It’s very good.   Today has been one of those raw, cold days.  Getting this gift really perked up my spirits.

Thanks so much, Christine.

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It Was That Kind of Day

March 12, 2009

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Curlique Socks

March 10, 2009

030909-012 I am really happy with my new socks.  They are soft and squishy and are a perfect fit, if I do say so myself. 

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I made a little mistake.  I didn’t notice until it was almost finished.  I wasn’t about to undo it. 

 

 

 

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I reversed the colors on the second one.  I kept messing up so I copied the patterns and colored them. 

My daughter asked me to take the flare out of  the sleeves on the cotton sweater I had made her.  I’ve already finished one and I should be finished in a few days.   Then I can go back to the handbag.  After that, I think I’ll make another pair of socks only on size four needles so they won’t take too long.  What should I do next?  I still have a sweater and a vest that I need to finish.  Can you that I am making myself crazy here?  I got to go.

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Wrong Jimmy’s

March 9, 2009

I’m sorry.  I neglected to mention which Jimmy’s.  I was talking about the one in Salisbury, not Bridgeville.  We went to the one in Bridgeville a while back and had a good meal.  We took home a couple of pieces of banana walnut cake and found it to be better than what was offered at the place in Salisbury.  I’ve been thinking.  I do that occasionally.  Since we normally go out to dinner on Friday with friends, I might try to get into the habit of critiquing the restaurant on Saturday.  What do you think?

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First Day Out

March 9, 2009

With the beautiful weather, we felt it was time for Olive to venture outside.  We left the screens open at little cat width and before long she tried the great outdoors.  She was very nervous and never left the deck.  She went in and out several times, but only for a few minutes each time.p1010994

Zip, on the other hand, had a great time.  It was so very nice not to have snow squishing between his toes with every step.p1010996

He checked the neighbor’s shed.  He can’t resist an open door.

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What Happened to Jimmy’s Grille?

March 8, 2009

We went there last night expecting to have another great meal like we had last month.  Boy, were we surprised!  Actually, I now wonder if the place was sold.  I think the cook used to work at MacDonald’s and it must have been the waitress’s first day.  The crab-cakes were more filler than crab-meat, the shrimp and scallops were overcooked and too few for the amount they were charging.  We were half finished our meal when the waitress got around to bringing the seafood and tartar sauce and Worcestershire.  And she never asked about dessert. 

Today was an absolutely beautiful day.  I spent all afternoon sitting on the deck and knitting.  I took lots of pictures, but I put them on the other computer and then deleted from my camera.  You’ll have to wait until tomorrow, maybe.   It was Olive’s first time outside.  So, I took a picture of my sock progress just for you. 

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