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Thanks!
Saturday, July 31, 2004
Friday, July 30, 2004
Blog catch up
I'm still here. I've been busy knitting and working. I have managed to get quite a bit done on Alan's Alan. I've finished El Tigre socks and have cast on another pair.
Also, I'm working on Estonian Lace scarf from zephyr in the ruby color.
Pictures will be posted this weekend. I promise. Until then, use your imagination.
Also, I'm working on Estonian Lace scarf from zephyr in the ruby color.
Pictures will be posted this weekend. I promise. Until then, use your imagination.
Sunday, July 11, 2004
2 steps forward, 1 step back
That's what I'm doing with my Oregon. I picked up the stitches for the sleeves and just didn't like the fact that the "v" was pointing the opposite way as the rest of the sweater. So, I frogged it and cast on for the sleeve to be knit from the cuff up. I'm happier doing it this way as I can then knit the facing for finishing off the sleeves much like I do when I do Dale sweaters.
Also, I am going to have to frog the bands as well. I need to pick up the back of the neck stitches and knit up about an inch and then do the bands again. The back of the neck is much too low. This is my plan. Whether or not it will work remains to be seen.
I'm watching some buttons on e-bay that will just be perfect with this. See?
Also, I am going to have to frog the bands as well. I need to pick up the back of the neck stitches and knit up about an inch and then do the bands again. The back of the neck is much too low. This is my plan. Whether or not it will work remains to be seen.
I'm watching some buttons on e-bay that will just be perfect with this. See?
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
I know, I know!
It's been a long time since I've blogged. Sorry. I've been busy having a life. :-)
I got the front bands of Oregon done and the back neck looks awful. I picked up the stitches of the first sleeve and all seems to be going well with that. I've been asking for help on from the KBTH group regarding suggestions for the neck band, but so far no responses. Anyone else have suggestions or problems with the back of the neck being low? If so, please contact me!
This post will have to do until I have more time.
I got the front bands of Oregon done and the back neck looks awful. I picked up the stitches of the first sleeve and all seems to be going well with that. I've been asking for help on from the KBTH group regarding suggestions for the neck band, but so far no responses. Anyone else have suggestions or problems with the back of the neck being low? If so, please contact me!
This post will have to do until I have more time.
Saturday, June 19, 2004
Potpourri Blog
So, where did I leave off? Oh yes, last weekend my husband was discharged from the hospital just in time to get us home, showered, dressed, and to my daughter's graduation from UC Santa Cruz.
While sitting in the hospital with my husband I managed to finish my Fiona bag, which was my birthday present to myself. I followed the pattern, but I changed a few things. I didn't make the cell phone pocket as long as my cell phone is a really small one. Also, I lined the inside of the bag as well. Here you can see a photo of the outside and the inside. I didn't feel like dumping my purse, so pardon a peek at the contents inside.
Didya see the cute sheep pin above the flap?
Fortunately this weekend has been a lot more sane than the last two weekends. I have had a nice time working on my Oregon Cardigan. The colors are magnificent!!
I only have about another 3 inches and the body is finished.
Well, that's about it to bring my blog up to date. Of course, Alan still is in the basket waiting patiently. I'm having too much fun on the Oregon to stop!
While sitting in the hospital with my husband I managed to finish my Fiona bag, which was my birthday present to myself. I followed the pattern, but I changed a few things. I didn't make the cell phone pocket as long as my cell phone is a really small one. Also, I lined the inside of the bag as well. Here you can see a photo of the outside and the inside. I didn't feel like dumping my purse, so pardon a peek at the contents inside.
Didya see the cute sheep pin above the flap?
Fortunately this weekend has been a lot more sane than the last two weekends. I have had a nice time working on my Oregon Cardigan. The colors are magnificent!!
I only have about another 3 inches and the body is finished.
Well, that's about it to bring my blog up to date. Of course, Alan still is in the basket waiting patiently. I'm having too much fun on the Oregon to stop!
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
My, how time flies!
Wowzer! Lemme see where do I start?
Last I had written, my husband was in a bike accident. We returned to the doctor to check up on his fractures and they found cellulitis in the opposite leg. Of course, straight to a hospital bed he went with mucho IV antibiotics on board. He wasn't a happy camper but once he realized this could spread to the point of losing his leg I think he seemed a little more compliant. I guess the given nickname of "Peg Leg Pete" didn't seem so funny anymore.
The hospital sprung him merely hours before my daughter's graduation from UC Santa Cruz. We rushed home, showered and dressed and zipped on down highway 17 and over the mountains. I can't believe she's all grown.
While spending time in the hospital with him I made myself a Fiona bag. This was intended to be a birthday present to myself, but with the accident it was slow going. I made the cell phone pouch on the side not as tall as my flip phone is much smaller. I lined my bag as well.
I was so glad that he got home because that meant I could pick up the Oregon Cardigan I've been trying to work on.
I will post pictures of my finished Fiona and progress on Oregon in the next few days.
Last I had written, my husband was in a bike accident. We returned to the doctor to check up on his fractures and they found cellulitis in the opposite leg. Of course, straight to a hospital bed he went with mucho IV antibiotics on board. He wasn't a happy camper but once he realized this could spread to the point of losing his leg I think he seemed a little more compliant. I guess the given nickname of "Peg Leg Pete" didn't seem so funny anymore.
The hospital sprung him merely hours before my daughter's graduation from UC Santa Cruz. We rushed home, showered and dressed and zipped on down highway 17 and over the mountains. I can't believe she's all grown.
While spending time in the hospital with him I made myself a Fiona bag. This was intended to be a birthday present to myself, but with the accident it was slow going. I made the cell phone pouch on the side not as tall as my flip phone is much smaller. I lined my bag as well.
I was so glad that he got home because that meant I could pick up the Oregon Cardigan I've been trying to work on.
I will post pictures of my finished Fiona and progress on Oregon in the next few days.
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Happy Birthday To Me!
Yep. It's my birthday. My age? I'm 29 and I have some Enron stock for sale too.
My hubby was in a bike accident yesterday and broke his patella and has numerous scrapes and cuts. I've spent a nice afternoon reading through my birthday presents.... books! Here is what my family has given me for my birthday. They're all WONDERFUL additions to my library.
I have been working on the Oregon this afternoon and it's nice to just be able to knit. I took today and tomorrow off work to enjoy a nice few days of doing whatever I please.
Alan bought the ingredients to make an incredible chocolate cake. He insists on going into the kitchen to make it for me. However, the orthopedist said that he is to be non-weight bearing and to keep his leg straight. The brace keeps it straight, however, standing in the kitchen making a cake is NOT considered non-weight bearing. Of course, we won't mention the elbow he can't move or the fingers that have been crushed and have bandages on them.
So, I'm off to make my birthday cake. Quickly. Before my husband decides to be more noncompliant than he already is.
I'm such a happy birthday girl!!
My hubby was in a bike accident yesterday and broke his patella and has numerous scrapes and cuts. I've spent a nice afternoon reading through my birthday presents.... books! Here is what my family has given me for my birthday. They're all WONDERFUL additions to my library.
I have been working on the Oregon this afternoon and it's nice to just be able to knit. I took today and tomorrow off work to enjoy a nice few days of doing whatever I please.
Alan bought the ingredients to make an incredible chocolate cake. He insists on going into the kitchen to make it for me. However, the orthopedist said that he is to be non-weight bearing and to keep his leg straight. The brace keeps it straight, however, standing in the kitchen making a cake is NOT considered non-weight bearing. Of course, we won't mention the elbow he can't move or the fingers that have been crushed and have bandages on them.
So, I'm off to make my birthday cake. Quickly. Before my husband decides to be more noncompliant than he already is.
I'm such a happy birthday girl!!
Sunday, May 30, 2004
Four Sons
Roger.
Charles.
Maynard.
Marlowe.
Those were my Grandma and Grandpa Ray's four sons. I don't remember my Grandma and Grandpa Ray as they both were gone before I was born. However, I have pictures of them and stories retold by my family.
The Rays were a close family and Grandma and Grandpa loved their boys! Being a mother of 3, I can only imagine the emotions when their four boys served in World War II. Yes, all four. They all returned home safely.
Major Roger Ray, served in England and France as a pilot on a Martin Marauder B-28 bomber. He completed 62 missions. He held several well-deserved medals and citations, among them the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded May 11, 1944, the Silver Star, Bronze Star, the Air Medal with ten oak leaf clusters.
Sgt. Maynard Ray was a radio operator with the 20th Air Force ground to plane radio communications with B-29 Superforts. He had been stationed on Timon in the Pacific area.
Sgt. Marlowe Ray (my father) was stationed at Yusku, Japan before occupation forces. He was discharged November 24, 1947 and recalled into service March 1951. He was with MacArthur's First Calvalry on his first hitch. He was then stationed at Topeka, Kansas, 90th Maintenance Squadron, Forbes AFB, Topeka, Kansas. My mother joined him and found a clerical job at the base.
Captain Charles Ray, Jr. entered the service as an air cadet February 1943 at Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska. In 1944 he received his wings. For a short time he was stationed at Romulus Field and was sent overseas in June of 1944. He served in the Air Transport Command and flew a Curtiss Commander C-46.
My dad, Marlowe Ray
Roger Ray and Maynard Ray
Charles Ray, Jr.
Boy a lot has changed. Where there were B-28 bombers and C-46s, we now have B1 bombers, DC-10s, and 747s. Hand-written letters to home that sometimes took weeks to arrive have been replaced with the internet and e-mail.
Technology has changed the way we live and the way we fight wars. But the love families have for their loved ones has never changed. It's important to remember the service men and women who gave their lives so you and I can continue to enjoy the freedom that we enjoy in America. However, we need to remember there are other sons and daughters who are currently fighting for our country too.
In honor of Memorial Day, it is to the four Ray boys that I dedicate this blog post.
Charles.
Maynard.
Marlowe.
Those were my Grandma and Grandpa Ray's four sons. I don't remember my Grandma and Grandpa Ray as they both were gone before I was born. However, I have pictures of them and stories retold by my family.
The Rays were a close family and Grandma and Grandpa loved their boys! Being a mother of 3, I can only imagine the emotions when their four boys served in World War II. Yes, all four. They all returned home safely.
Major Roger Ray, served in England and France as a pilot on a Martin Marauder B-28 bomber. He completed 62 missions. He held several well-deserved medals and citations, among them the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded May 11, 1944, the Silver Star, Bronze Star, the Air Medal with ten oak leaf clusters.
Sgt. Maynard Ray was a radio operator with the 20th Air Force ground to plane radio communications with B-29 Superforts. He had been stationed on Timon in the Pacific area.
Sgt. Marlowe Ray (my father) was stationed at Yusku, Japan before occupation forces. He was discharged November 24, 1947 and recalled into service March 1951. He was with MacArthur's First Calvalry on his first hitch. He was then stationed at Topeka, Kansas, 90th Maintenance Squadron, Forbes AFB, Topeka, Kansas. My mother joined him and found a clerical job at the base.
Captain Charles Ray, Jr. entered the service as an air cadet February 1943 at Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska. In 1944 he received his wings. For a short time he was stationed at Romulus Field and was sent overseas in June of 1944. He served in the Air Transport Command and flew a Curtiss Commander C-46.
My dad, Marlowe Ray
Roger Ray and Maynard Ray
Charles Ray, Jr.
Boy a lot has changed. Where there were B-28 bombers and C-46s, we now have B1 bombers, DC-10s, and 747s. Hand-written letters to home that sometimes took weeks to arrive have been replaced with the internet and e-mail.
Technology has changed the way we live and the way we fight wars. But the love families have for their loved ones has never changed. It's important to remember the service men and women who gave their lives so you and I can continue to enjoy the freedom that we enjoy in America. However, we need to remember there are other sons and daughters who are currently fighting for our country too.
In honor of Memorial Day, it is to the four Ray boys that I dedicate this blog post.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Ragna swatch and photos
I finished the Ragna swatch today in the Black Water Abbey yarn in rust color. The pattern says to use size 8 needle which I did in the pink heather. The fabric was.... eh.... and when I washed it I was greatly disappointed. It bloomed and I lost some of the detail in the side cables, although the plait still looked okay.
I did the swatch today in rust on size 7 needles and after washing it still bloomed a bit but I think the tighter gauge kept a lot of the detail lost on size 8 needles. The fabric is perfect and the gauge is right on the money. Before on size 8 it was a tad off, but I would have been quite happy having it a bit bigger.
Here is the swatch I did today:
Nice, huh? I think this is a winner for Elsebeth Lavold's Ragna!
Now.... on to the Oregon. I am pleased with its progress and it's moving along quite nicely. As noted earlier I put down Alan for a while as I needed a change. I was ready for some color again. Here it is:
And to show you the color that is totally amazing to me, here is a close up. These are the colors that attracted me to Oregon the first time I saw it:
That's about it for now!
I did the swatch today in rust on size 7 needles and after washing it still bloomed a bit but I think the tighter gauge kept a lot of the detail lost on size 8 needles. The fabric is perfect and the gauge is right on the money. Before on size 8 it was a tad off, but I would have been quite happy having it a bit bigger.
Here is the swatch I did today:
Nice, huh? I think this is a winner for Elsebeth Lavold's Ragna!
Now.... on to the Oregon. I am pleased with its progress and it's moving along quite nicely. As noted earlier I put down Alan for a while as I needed a change. I was ready for some color again. Here it is:
And to show you the color that is totally amazing to me, here is a close up. These are the colors that attracted me to Oregon the first time I saw it:
That's about it for now!
I'm still here!
I haven't blogged in quite a while so here's a catch-up post.
I finished the front of the Alan sweater and it's turning out very well! I have started on the back. Getting rather bored with it, so have put it aside and picked up Oregon again last night. It's amazing how many different colors there are in this sweater and how many different subtle shades of the same color there are.
I received several one ounce skeins of Black Water Abbey Yarn to swatch with. I swatched the pink heather using size 8 needles for Elsebeth Lavold's Ragna sweater. I just about got gauge, perhaps a little bigger. I washed it and was disappointed that I lost a little of the stitch definition in the smaller cables. The plaits, however, turned out really nice. The color of this yarn is incredible! Today I am going to do the same swatch but this time in Black Water Abbey Yarn color Rust. I will do it on size 7 needles this time. I just love that sweater so I'm determined to go through my stash and find the yarn that will work the best for it.
Still working on Mom's Bedjacket. After I get Mom's Bedjacket and Alan done I will cast on for my sister's Abalone sweater. However, none of this is in stone and these plans could change at any time!
I will post pictures of the above progress when I can.
I finished the front of the Alan sweater and it's turning out very well! I have started on the back. Getting rather bored with it, so have put it aside and picked up Oregon again last night. It's amazing how many different colors there are in this sweater and how many different subtle shades of the same color there are.
I received several one ounce skeins of Black Water Abbey Yarn to swatch with. I swatched the pink heather using size 8 needles for Elsebeth Lavold's Ragna sweater. I just about got gauge, perhaps a little bigger. I washed it and was disappointed that I lost a little of the stitch definition in the smaller cables. The plaits, however, turned out really nice. The color of this yarn is incredible! Today I am going to do the same swatch but this time in Black Water Abbey Yarn color Rust. I will do it on size 7 needles this time. I just love that sweater so I'm determined to go through my stash and find the yarn that will work the best for it.
Still working on Mom's Bedjacket. After I get Mom's Bedjacket and Alan done I will cast on for my sister's Abalone sweater. However, none of this is in stone and these plans could change at any time!
I will post pictures of the above progress when I can.
Sunday, May 23, 2004
Sunday, May 16, 2004
Weekend update
I managed to begin the front of Alan's sweater this weekend. It certainly is different going back and forth instead of around on the circular. I figure I'll be done with this in no time!
This weekend was the annual Osugi Birthday Bash. Jennifer and Sydney's parents, Kim and Richard, throw this incredible birthday party for their girls. They are 2 years apart and Jennifer turned 7 and Sydney 5. As usual, there was a ton of most excellent food. If you leave this party hungry it's your own fault! We won't mention the birthday cake. This cake is ohmigosh incredible. We loved it so much that we had the same bakery make our wedding cake.
We arrived at the party today and like every year I quickly scan the masses of kids for Sydney and Jennifer. Unfortunately we only get to see them once a year so it's a challenge to find them as they have grown! Each year they have the coolest toys for the kids to play with and this year it was bubbles. Oodles and oodles of little toys that produce millions o'bubbles. Of course, I have to remind myself that I'm the adult and I just watch the kids. But I get to have fun by taking pictures of them.
Tonight I'm not going to put up a picture of one of the cats doing a cutsie belly-up shot or of a sweater in progress. I have something that is much more adorable.... Sydney (left) and Jennifer today at their party.
This weekend was the annual Osugi Birthday Bash. Jennifer and Sydney's parents, Kim and Richard, throw this incredible birthday party for their girls. They are 2 years apart and Jennifer turned 7 and Sydney 5. As usual, there was a ton of most excellent food. If you leave this party hungry it's your own fault! We won't mention the birthday cake. This cake is ohmigosh incredible. We loved it so much that we had the same bakery make our wedding cake.
We arrived at the party today and like every year I quickly scan the masses of kids for Sydney and Jennifer. Unfortunately we only get to see them once a year so it's a challenge to find them as they have grown! Each year they have the coolest toys for the kids to play with and this year it was bubbles. Oodles and oodles of little toys that produce millions o'bubbles. Of course, I have to remind myself that I'm the adult and I just watch the kids. But I get to have fun by taking pictures of them.
Tonight I'm not going to put up a picture of one of the cats doing a cutsie belly-up shot or of a sweater in progress. I have something that is much more adorable.... Sydney (left) and Jennifer today at their party.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
I thought it would never get here...
...Friday that is. What a week it's been!
I'm not going to blog again until Sunday afternoon at which point I will post a new picture of whatever I'm working on. It will probably be Alan. I'm ready to split to work either the back or front. I think I'll get the front out of the way first.
In case you haven't done so, you really need to see these books. I just checked them out from the library and are now on my wish list. (Hint to my husband there.)
The Best of Knitters Arans and Celtics. There are a lot of yummy things to knit here.
Knitting in the Old Way. This book is definitely for the advanced knitter. It shows in detail how to make any kind of a sweater to fit anyone. This is a definite for any knitters library and it certainly is my #1 wish on my wish list. Do you think my husband will get the hint?
I hope you all have a terrific weekend.
I'm not going to blog again until Sunday afternoon at which point I will post a new picture of whatever I'm working on. It will probably be Alan. I'm ready to split to work either the back or front. I think I'll get the front out of the way first.
In case you haven't done so, you really need to see these books. I just checked them out from the library and are now on my wish list. (Hint to my husband there.)
The Best of Knitters Arans and Celtics. There are a lot of yummy things to knit here.
Knitting in the Old Way. This book is definitely for the advanced knitter. It shows in detail how to make any kind of a sweater to fit anyone. This is a definite for any knitters library and it certainly is my #1 wish on my wish list. Do you think my husband will get the hint?
I hope you all have a terrific weekend.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
I'm up to my armpits in Alan!
Well, I will be in about 2 more inches. I have now knit 16 inches of "Alan" and will separate for the arms in another 2 inches. Here... I'll show you:
Wanna see a closeup of the stitches and bobbles? Hey, save your comments on my bobbles - I'm a bobble virgin, okay?
I don't know if it's burn out, but lately I haven't felt much like knitting. So, I've spent my time organizing my books and patterns, and might go through my stash once again to re-organize everything.
I did get my "pretty in pink" gift socks done and the recipient was thrilled.
I'm still chugging along on my mom's bedjacket. It's done in stockinette stitch so it's rather boring. However, it's a very small and short jacket with three-quarter sleeves. If I would just sit and do it, it would be done in no time. But as I said earlier, I feel kinda "blah" about knitting right now. If anyone else ever feels like that I would LOVE to hear from you. Is this something that needs therapy? Will my knitting libido ever return to its normal passion? Hmmm... I wonder if they make a drug for people like me when their drive for knitting has gone limp..... :gasp:
I watched the Sharks vs Calgary game tonight. Tsk tsk tsk. They lost. They're down 2 games to 0. Even Poppy was upset - he just couldn't bear to watch the last period.
Well, knit on everyone! Someone around here has to. :sigh:
Wanna see a closeup of the stitches and bobbles? Hey, save your comments on my bobbles - I'm a bobble virgin, okay?
I don't know if it's burn out, but lately I haven't felt much like knitting. So, I've spent my time organizing my books and patterns, and might go through my stash once again to re-organize everything.
I did get my "pretty in pink" gift socks done and the recipient was thrilled.
I'm still chugging along on my mom's bedjacket. It's done in stockinette stitch so it's rather boring. However, it's a very small and short jacket with three-quarter sleeves. If I would just sit and do it, it would be done in no time. But as I said earlier, I feel kinda "blah" about knitting right now. If anyone else ever feels like that I would LOVE to hear from you. Is this something that needs therapy? Will my knitting libido ever return to its normal passion? Hmmm... I wonder if they make a drug for people like me when their drive for knitting has gone limp..... :gasp:
I watched the Sharks vs Calgary game tonight. Tsk tsk tsk. They lost. They're down 2 games to 0. Even Poppy was upset - he just couldn't bear to watch the last period.
Well, knit on everyone! Someone around here has to. :sigh:
Saturday, May 08, 2004
My wonderful day
My daughter is nearly 23 years old. She is my oldest child and only daughter. This evening she was going to a formal dance and I was privileged to help her with her hair, dress, and makeup. I clipped roses from the garden and made some boutonnieres for her date and a few other friends she was meeting.
I realized that other than her wedding, I probably will never have this opportunity again. I savored every minute of it. I remembered all the prom dresses I made and the nights up late fretting it wouldn't be done in time. The nights spent up awake worrying and hoping that she was safe and sound.
Next month she graduates from UC Santa Cruz and she is a grown woman now. As her mother, I am so proud to have her as my daughter. Of course, I am proud to have my two sons as well.
I love being a Mom and I couldn't ask for 3 better kids! Happy Mother's Day to everyone.
I realized that other than her wedding, I probably will never have this opportunity again. I savored every minute of it. I remembered all the prom dresses I made and the nights up late fretting it wouldn't be done in time. The nights spent up awake worrying and hoping that she was safe and sound.
Next month she graduates from UC Santa Cruz and she is a grown woman now. As her mother, I am so proud to have her as my daughter. Of course, I am proud to have my two sons as well.
I love being a Mom and I couldn't ask for 3 better kids! Happy Mother's Day to everyone.
Sunday, May 02, 2004
One done one to go
Well, I managed to get one sock done and the other started. However, I sewed a skirt for myself and got other things done too.
I took this picture of my baby, Mia. Is she gorgeous, or what? Mia thinks she is!
I took this picture of my baby, Mia. Is she gorgeous, or what? Mia thinks she is!
Saturday, May 01, 2004
I'm in the pink!
Can I do it? Can I actually start a pair of socks and have them finished this weekend? Yep. I believe so. I started a pair of socks last evening in a pink and white variegated wool. It's from Joslyn's Fiber Farm in Sheep's Gift. I'm don't know of the name of the colorway. These are going to be a gift. Fortunately, the recipient has little feet (adult little feet).
The San Jose Sharks play against the Colorado Avalanche. If the Sharks win, they move on. I figure there will be some quality knitting time there.
Can I do it? Stay tuned!
The San Jose Sharks play against the Colorado Avalanche. If the Sharks win, they move on. I figure there will be some quality knitting time there.
Can I do it? Stay tuned!
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
YAWN
I have been feeling sort of "blah" about knitting lately... Tonight I knitted the ears of Shaun but that's about it. I watched the Stanley Cup playoff games between the Avalanche and the Sharks. I'll actually be in bed asleep before 10!
Last night I didn't do much knitting either. I don't know if it's burnout or what....
I have been putting other energy into getting signed up for my fall classes at San Jose City College. Yep. I'm headed back to school to see if this old dog can learn some new tricks. After finishing up my general ed classes I'll go to San Jose State University for my BSN degree. I figure it'll take about 6 years. Any knitting I do will be done before I go to San Jose State. I have a feeling that once I start nursing school there will be no time for anything else as I will be working part time as well.
So many projects - so little time. On the other hand, once I finish nursing school and start to work as an RN - I'll be making more $. More $ means more yarn. More yarn means more knitting! What a wonderful thought. Only my knitting comrades know the excitement this brings. Well, my hubby does too, but I think he's cringing.
Goodnight y'all. Happy Thursday to everyone!
Last night I didn't do much knitting either. I don't know if it's burnout or what....
I have been putting other energy into getting signed up for my fall classes at San Jose City College. Yep. I'm headed back to school to see if this old dog can learn some new tricks. After finishing up my general ed classes I'll go to San Jose State University for my BSN degree. I figure it'll take about 6 years. Any knitting I do will be done before I go to San Jose State. I have a feeling that once I start nursing school there will be no time for anything else as I will be working part time as well.
So many projects - so little time. On the other hand, once I finish nursing school and start to work as an RN - I'll be making more $. More $ means more yarn. More yarn means more knitting! What a wonderful thought. Only my knitting comrades know the excitement this brings. Well, my hubby does too, but I think he's cringing.
Goodnight y'all. Happy Thursday to everyone!
Sunday, April 25, 2004
Bedtime post
I was cruising around the net reading blogs and found this. This may answer many things.......
What Finding Nemo Character are You?
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What Finding Nemo Character are You?
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90 degrees
That's the temperature as of 5:15 p.m. "Alan" is big enough that it sits in my lap when I knit. The last thing I want sitting on my lap is wool. I already put Oregon away and it's wool too, so I'm not getting it out either. El Tigre socks are wool too.
So, I dug out a new project. It's a simple one, though. I'm making Shaun. Being a Wallace and Gromit fan, I find Shaun irresistable.
So, I dug out a new project.
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