I am really getting tired of this snow. I can’t go anywhere. It has been over two weeks since I’ve been out for a walk. I’m going to become a couch potato and turn into a warm brown turd. Yesterday’s big event was going to Pizza Hut. It’s ridiculous. We need a few warm days and some rain to wash it all away. All this snow is so depressing. My girlfriend called this morning. She wanted to go to the yarn shop in St. Michael’s. I said my driveway was clear, but not the loop and my street was still snow-covered. I invited her up to help her with her gloves, but she didn’t take me up on it. 
Posts Tagged ‘Cora’
Snow Sick
February 16, 2010
First Day Out
February 12, 2010Flo and Olive went out for the first time this morning.
They were only out for a few minutes.
Cora was out for a lot longer. She has very thick fur and cold doesn’t affect her much.
There was only one lonely duck this morning.
And Again with the Snow
February 11, 2010Last night, it sounded like rain, but it was freezing. This morning, it started to snow. Now it’s impossible to tell how much snow we had, it’s blowing so hard. Jenn called around noon. They had around a foot. She says only emergency vehicles are allowed out. He doubts anything will be open tomorrow either. Cora went out a few times, then gave up.
Flo spent the day watching the birds. Doug had put out some birdseed at the cellar door under the deck. She was fascinated.
I was planning to sew today. I’m making a night-shirt, robe and tunic. Instead, I found another pair of jeans that need alteration. I liked this little cat for them. I thought it was right.
Finally Finished
February 3, 2010
At this point, I thought I had finished. The sleeves came to the same point as the picture in the book. I must have tried it on at least six times, trying to tell myself that it was fine. But it wasn’t. I like sleeves to be too long. So, what do I do? I make cuffs.
It hangs out a little in the back, but I can live with that. I also sewed in hooks and eyes down the front. It’s finally finished and I’m finally happy.
While I was away, I started another pair of socks. I didn’t want to take the sweater with me.
The pattern is from Socks, Socks, Socks on page 70. I used more stitches and smaller needles. I may also change the heel. The pattern is relatively simple and fun.
I want to get back to my Stars sweater. It depends on how many cats I have in my lap.
For a change, there was more snow on the shore than in Baltimore. I was surprised to see all this. Cora has been having fun.
Alone At Last
January 19, 2010It’s quiet. Doug is fed. The animals are fed and have gone out to play. I figure I have about 45 minutes until Doug comes in and turns on the TV. Sometimes days go by with no chance of this kind of peace.
I am not happy with my sweater. I finished the front band and attached it. I held it up and didn’t like the way it hung. I tried it on and stood in front of the big bathroom mirror. Nope. I still didn’t like it. So I took the band off. It needs the band so I am re-making it. I think I will re-attach it differently, too. I won’t give up on it. I’ll get it right. All this effort is not going to waste.
Yesterday was knitting group. I had a birthday gift for Maria. She is determined to make gloves. I gave her some sock yarn, which is also good for gloves, and my old ball winder. I had her make a swatch and told her to start the ribbing. She’s going to try and come one day soon her help. She’s trying to get Leslie to do it, too. We have such a great time together.
Cora is doing very well with the swift. She is so helpful!
My sewing is going well. One robe is almost finished. I need to do some embroidery on it before sewing the side seams. It’s much easier that way. I plan to complete the first night-shirt tomorrow and hopefully get halfway through the second. Everything should be ready by the time I cross the bay.
I talked to my son yesterday. He tried to get me to volunteer to pick a doctor for him. He complained that it was hard to call anybody since he was at work. I suggested he call one each day at lunch time with his questions. ‘Are your accepting new patients? What are your hours? Etc.’ I had all ready knocked the list down to four for him. Sometimes you just have to make your kid do things for himself.
And A Good Time Was Had by All
December 28, 2009
My babies! My son went out and bought his sister a nice present and even wrapped it.
I know that he may look like he doesn’t have a brain in his head, but he is rather bright. He’s also my grandson.
I showed Cora my gift from my grandson, but she was unimpressed. What does she know?
Well, It Snowed
December 20, 2009
Then it rained, and then it snowed again. Cora was the only one who ventured out this afternoon. She didn’t stay out long. Even though it had snowed several inches, her feet didn’t make much of a dent in the snow. 
I am making good progress on the booties. I should have them finished tomorrow. 
Knitting group is tomorrow afternoon,but I don’t know if I will be able to go. I don’t do snow or ice so we’ll see.
Olive has been enjoying the Christmas tree. She prefers it to going out in the snow.
No Ornaments on Our Christmas Tree
December 14, 2009I’ve decided hat I don’t need them. Why do I need them? I’ve got three little girls to decorate it. And they are not breakable. Cora is very good at picking the ornaments off and carrying them off to parts unknown. I am also very afraid that she will do it to one that is very special to me.
It has been raining all day. It’s only n the mid-fifties, but I am chilled to the bone. It really sucks. No wonder I’m in a bad mood. I have finished the machine sewing. I even made hangers of it. Hopefully, I’ll get the hand sewing accomplished in the next day or two. The babes are sleeping now, so perhaps I can get a lot of it finished tonight. The baby sweater is finished except for the snaps and buttons. I haven’t made up my mind yet.
Herringbone Kimono
November 22, 2009
I am very happy with the way this is looking. There are no shoulder seams. You knit down from the back.It nice to do something different. The yarn is a lovely combination of cotton, wool and nylon. It feels soft and is easy to knit.
Olive helped.
Cora is doing her exercises. She likes to drag herself across the rug.
Lots of Water
November 15, 2009At least it’s not raining any more. We had some flooding in the yard. I am so glad we had our bulkhead done a foot higher than the rest.
Cora had a grand time. She was outside most of the day. Now, she’s sound asleep on the living room rug.
Here she is checking out some geese.
The Man.
Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware 
