tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380146032024-03-13T16:00:02.419-04:00Knitting KnutCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.comBlogger263125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-58647475178169455452020-04-29T15:35:00.003-04:002020-04-29T15:35:56.128-04:00A Green Eye Pixie4 years ago today, my beatiful Mom passed, rather unexpectedly. She passed in the hospital, with most of her children nearby in the waiting room, a few in the room. I am blessed as I was with her for quite some time the previous night with a few siblings. As we kept watch through the evening and into the night, she entertained us with jokes, and spoke often to our, Dad in heaven. <br />
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Being a medical person, I could surmise what was going on with her and marvelled at her strength. She did receive some medication, but the degree of discomfort had to be unbearable. She was a grand lady who did not want to be seen without her wig, so when she exclaimed she was quite hot and took it off, it was a surprise. We had to swear to not let the nurses take her wig away and put it back on before there were more visitors. My Mom had the greenest eyes, most of us have blue eyes and over the years she didnt care for her grey hair so started wearing the wigs. When the wig came off, there she was in all her beauty. She had been cutting her own hair, and the being before us was this beautiful silver hair, green eyed pixie. Stunning. We werent allowed to take a picture, which I regret, but you don't go against your mother.<br />
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Mom wanted to come back as a butterfly and shortly after her passing, a butterfly landed on me. I knew it was her letting me know she was ok. I get my love of jewelry and bling from her and have a butterfly necklace I don't take off very often. Today, four years later, the tears still pour freely down my face. The only solitude I have is knowing she and Dad are safe from this horrible virus plaguing the world and our lives. Mom lived her final days in a lovely assisted living apartment type place. I know, one of us would<br />
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have snatched her up in the early days to stay with family. I also know my beautiful geen eye, silver hair pixie would have put bling on her mask,<br />
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Till I see you and Dad again..I love you, old lady.<br />
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<br />Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-87659543994209473502020-04-29T12:34:00.001-04:002020-04-29T12:34:23.386-04:00Round round Baby, round roundNo knitting pics, or pics of any kind today, but there will be tomorrow or day after Pinky swear<br />
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I have decided to cut down stash by likely more than 50% I am too intrigued with new yarns and patterns to remain true to what was going to be. I have a very small craft group on FB, please feel free to join us at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/121246899275199/">The World of Creative Folk</a> I am just starting to post my stash to be given away on Fridays. All I ask is for the funds to ship. It can get quite costly, lol.<br />
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This past Friday I posted sock yarn, primarily Lorna Laces. I was very excited when only 5 of 26, I believe, skeins were unclaimed. 4 of those 5 I may knit into socks. Not sure . My plan was to start a bag of unclaimed to donate to a nursing home.<br />
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The last time I sorted and documented my stash I had 2700 skeins. It has increased from there as I sample knit for WEBS and get a gift card for my efforts. I know, what can I do but turn around and buy yarn, right? My new strategy is a loom, a new swift, new winder...not sure. I enjoy the sample knitting as I am a process knitter. I like the activity and process of creating, using yarns I may not have and knitting something I may not have. Then I send it back to them and dont have to put it in the collection of now what do I do with you?<br />
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We are still on Pandemic guidelines here, I know it is getting to many folk. I miss my family, terribly, but am grateful for adventures with DH.<br />
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I need to go and sew. Finishing up a group of masks and I want to make a jacket this weekend and maybe finish some overdue drapes. Also, I have at least 8 skeins of yarn needing winding immediately. I will show more tomorrow or the nest day.<br />
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PeaceCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-35199868993016341652020-04-24T11:32:00.001-04:002020-04-24T11:32:37.901-04:00Keep the Cables ComingKnitting continues on the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alford-aran-cardigan">Alford Cardigan</a> despite having sewn through my index finger...A little adapting has been made and frequent breaks, but I love this cardigan so much...<br />
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We do not care for the buttons procurred from<a href="https://www.moodfabrics.com/lacquered-natural-leather-button-36l-23mm-5560?utm_source=adwords&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Shopping+-+SPAG+-+Buttons&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_mt=&hsa_acc=9705552228&hsa_tgt=pla-295980148442&hsa_grp=66972951073&hsa_cam=1681207111&hsa_src=g&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&hsa_ad=326767510688&hsa_kw=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgYHLta-B6QIVDSsMCh2jeAHKEAQYASABEgL-T_D_BwE">MOOD</a>, which is a bummer. They were well priced and will be used for another project, perhaps a natural color Aran. The search will continue..</div>
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Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-11539352395798000842020-04-21T10:46:00.002-04:002020-04-21T10:46:55.691-04:00Life Gets in the Way, Doesn't it?OK, hopefully this will wrap up the mask tutorial. So many of you have come upon your own tweaked style and pat yourself on the back. I will finish this pleated mask and show a few quick pics of the other mask I like A LOT<br />
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So I believe we had stopped just passed cutting and fusing the interfacing. Next up is to add the elastic. If you want around the ear loops, you need 8 " x 2 loops for adults and 6" x 2 loops for children. I have made mine a bit longer than suggested as feedback says the loops are too tight. I, however, have started adding the elastic so it goes over your head, not your ears. for this you need two pieces of elastic 10-11" in length for adults and 8-9" for children. (the ear loop version will have you pinning the elastic to the sides not the top and bottom)<br />
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Orient your mask so the printed fabric and right side up and in a landscape position. Pin to elastic a hair over 1/4" in from the sides, but in a vertical position, do this on the top and bottome. ATt his point it may be handy to know I use 1/4" seam allowances. Pinning just a smidge over will ensure you do not catch the elastic in the side seam. Pin mask to lining. You will sew, starting at the bottom, around . Be sure you do not accidentally catch your elastic Back stitch each time you cross the elastic, and ALSO leave a 3" opening on the bottom. You will need this for turning the mask. Clip the corners so there isn't as much bulk when turning.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CbMc-LFZje_I8j-lUfQYBI2sE5hAF4Gs8P4598boxW2DJYxbIuf5uJdb2OX91I95wuE5Zqr1ke873a3bMU_e9xp6JUPzKlzBWuRCGrsL70vFI_jJsVdU35fp7_-epSsNZIzA/s1600/IMG_4855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CbMc-LFZje_I8j-lUfQYBI2sE5hAF4Gs8P4598boxW2DJYxbIuf5uJdb2OX91I95wuE5Zqr1ke873a3bMU_e9xp6JUPzKlzBWuRCGrsL70vFI_jJsVdU35fp7_-epSsNZIzA/s320/IMG_4855.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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I turn and give it a good pressing. At this point you can use the pleat hack, I provided the video link in the prior post or make little marks on both sides, left and right, not front and back, on the lining side. The Flexion pens will leave marks that disappear with heat. Pretty cool. Make this marks at , from the top, 1 1/2" 2 1/4" 3 1/4" 4" 5" 5 3/4" I must laugh as I had to check these measurements. I had them written down for a few days then put a mask, freshly pressed on top and the info disappeared... oh silly me. I then pinch at the 5 3/4" mark on each side of the mask and fold on the 5" mark heading up from bottome to top. I repeat this with the other two sets of marks, stopping to press carefully in between each step. At this point you can unfold the whole shebang and turn it over.<br />
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You still have that opening at the bottom, yes I will fold it neater before sewing the opening. Take whatever you are using for nose wire and insert through the opening and wiggle it into place at the top. Rememebr there is a bit of fabric there, I make sure my nose piece is flush against the top seam and secure it with pins, clips. You can now pin, clip the opening closed and pin, clip the pleats in place. This is quite a thick seam going on at the sides of your mask. A walking foot is helpful, or perhaps your maching can just handle it. I do back tack at the top and bottom of sides. I try to get about a 1/8" topstitch going on. When you get to the top, remember you have something metal up there so stop before you hit it and make that seam accordingly to secure the nose piece in place. I do give it a very heavy pressing at this point to be sure the interfacing is secure inside. Avoid the elastic as it isn't fond of heat. There you have it.<br />
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The other mask I like very much is called the <a href="https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/simple-step-by-step-tutorial-for-the-olson-mask-pattern">Olson Mask</a> This pattern has the option of adding a filter pocket. I do like it has three sizes, including children. I use just the face pattern piece and cut one pair from print fabric and one pair from lining fabric. I also cut one pair from interfacing a bit smaller(i actually printed two copies of the pattern and gut one of them on the seam line to use as the smaller interfacing piece.) Follow the instructions for sewing, inserting the nose piece. I use the shorter aluminum ones for these and the pattern makes a mask that is long enough from ear to ear that you can use the pony tail ties. Just be sure to get the thinner ones.<br />
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<br />Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-59269718423890304192020-04-19T12:36:00.001-04:002020-04-19T13:06:45.346-04:00Crazy serious scary and things that go bump in the nightHello...I have been reading and watching and thinking about the construction of masks. I will not discuss medical masks in this post, or near medical quality..that will likely happen overnight. I spent 42 years in healthcare. Oh so many times masks and contact precaution techniques were employed. You get very good at at because you have to. With the pandemic we are in, and the liklihood the general public will need to wear masks in public situations for some time, I have made some masks. I learned a lot from others and tweaked to what I feel I would want to wear.<br />
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This is for the pleated mask you see tons of. I have an adult size and a child's size. Adult masks do not fit children well and vice versa. PLEASE be sure to use tightly woven cotton for the public side. Quilters cotton is ideal, tea towels are being claimed to be even better. Use what you have but if you are going to spend you time and heartfelt intentions making these, please make them usable. Leggings are not good, towels, no, flannel is brushed cotton but gets hot and holds moisture. The other thing I BEG you, do not use the same fabric on both sides. I have been using white for the side that touches the face. Tee shirt fabric is fine too for the lining side ALSO it is a personal belief that adding a layer of nonwoven interfacing adds significant benefits. OK ready?<br />
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Outer fabric and lining fabric 9.5" wide x 8.5" tall<br />
Interfacing 9 x 8<br />
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Outer fabric and lining fabric 7" wide x 5.5" tall<br />
Interfacing 6.5 x 5<br />
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Non woven fusible interfacing is best. You don't want it shifting around and non woven is an added layer of protection<br />
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THESE are a miracle. I use them for marking where the pleats go and the marks then disappear when ironed. Be careful though, I pressed a piece then marked and the fabric was warm enough that the marks disappeared before I could use them, lol I got them on Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009QYH644/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">FRIXION Pens</a><br />
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Nose pieces, yes or no. I vote yes as you really do need some sort of a seal. You can use pipe cleaners, I got these plastic coated wires at ULINE, I chose an 8" length as it works really well with the size I have decided upon I got these aluminum nosepieces on EBAY..the took a bit of time to get here but they are great for the child size as well as the other style mask I am making. You can search on EBAY but here is the link for ULINE <a href="https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-567C/Twist-Ties/Plastic-Pre-Cut-Twist-Ties-8-Clear?FromOrderHistory=Y">Plastic precut ties</a> They come in quite a large quantity and offer many lenths. These were just my preference<br />
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Elastic is getting so difficult to find. I have had success on ETSY and personally prefer the 3/8" width..For the other mask you can use pony tail holders but be careful on the thickness. I got about 100, but they are 4mm and too thick, the medium ones, adult length are about 2mm and much more ear friendly You can also use cord or bias tape, There is an adjustable mask that is very cool, but I have not worked out the details yet. I have done both around the ear masks and around the head. I am leaning towards the latter as noone needs sore ears although the general public will not wear these for the length of time essential workers will so keep that in mind.</div>
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I tend to buy fabric in 1 yard increments. During this time I have both ordered online for delivery and ordered at Joanns for curbside pickup. When you get your fabrics, don't forget the white and the interfacing. WASH AND DRY the fabrics( not the interfacing) before using, it gets rid of sizing and if there is to be any shrinkage it will happen prior to the fabric becoming a mask.<br />
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I then iron the fabric and fold it neatly so several masks can be cut out at one time. If you have a cutting mat and rotary cutter you will save yourself much time. Otherwise a pattern from cardboard that can be traced works also. If doing the pattern route be sure to pin through the layers so it won't shift suring cutting.<br />
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I have actually layered two different prints so I am cutting through 8 layers at once. I line the fabric up on the mat and slice off the raw edge to start with a clean straight edge. Remember if your print has a correct orientation due to a picture on the print to be mindful when cutting<br />
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Below I have cut both adult and child size masks</div>
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The interfacing is cut a bit smaller for ease of application. If it is cut the same size as mask fabric, there is every liklihood it will shift when fusing it. Fuse it to the wrong side of the printed fabric</div>
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I flip the piece over when putting it on the ironing board and press from the right side. As long as you have cut the interfacing correctly it will be fine If you have cut it too large the interfacing will melt to your board or your iron.<br />
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<br />Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-51262610062182430032020-04-18T10:01:00.003-04:002020-04-18T10:01:36.195-04:00WHAT?? TWO posts mere minutes from one another?Oh dear Blog....as you likely know, once your FB is aware of the places you browse, your feed floods with such items of interest. This popped up when I ventured back to FB <a href="https://www.kitterly.com/rosemary-romi-hill-i-shall-wear-purple-shawl-kit.html?fbclid=IwAR2oLFpktQwikh7RvTIlv2LUfAuqENLjtwoT2oDv1D9UTYFXvAFdnLkduHE">Oh Dear Gorgeousness</a> I do not need this, I do NOT need this, I DO NOT need this...sigh..I really do. BUT I frequently can placate myself by purchasing the pattern on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a> I then convince myself, try to convince myself, that I will make it from stash yarn. What actually happens is life goes on and I forget about the beautiful shawl until I reread this Blog or look at patterns I have marked as favorites in Rav or it pops up on my feed again. I am attempting to psyche myself out by only providing the link, not an actual photo, of said tempting yarny goodness.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-7303955036361997202020-04-18T09:36:00.001-04:002020-04-18T09:36:58.034-04:00If Coffee is wrong....Good Morning! It is April 18 and I am sitting looking out the window at snow. By the time it comes to an end, it will have snowed for 12 hours. They predict it will do nothing for an hour then the rain will start. I have to get out and walk in the hour and am perplexed as to footwear choice, lol. Compared to what the world is in the midst of, doesn;t that seem like a silly concern?<br />
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I will backtrack, over the next few posts, finished projects from this year, at least. I do need to figure out this posting pictures....wish me luck.<br />
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One of my favorite yarns to use is <a href="https://www.yarn.com/products/cascade-yarns-ecological-wool?via=5e0a35b46170700ca5011d21%2C5e0a35c461707031780a09b0%2C5e0a35d26170706fb40000b7">Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool</a> The skeins are huge and I adore the natural colors. They do also offer it in fashion colors, but for this post we rave bour rhis subset. The yarn winds into a silly oversize cake and you must be mindful when winding as it is larger than the surface of the winder. Just go slowly at the end and it works out fine. Before winding, the hanks feel a bit scratchy, but as you knit and the yarn passes through your hans it breaks down a bit and becomes oh so cozy. I am using the colorway coffe and am making this cardigan <a href="https://www.yarn.com/products/figheadh-yarnworks-alford-aran-cardigan-pdf">Alford Cardigan</a> for DH. I have chosen the color Coffee. The pattern is interesting, in that, it is worked all in one, meaning the fronts and backs are done at the same time. Right now, eacj row containing 344 sts is making the rows neverending, but I do so appreciate not having to seam and having the sweater exxentially done when it is done. The pattern of the most complex cable is 24 rows long<br />
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Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-27016075042832211282020-04-17T10:46:00.002-04:002020-04-17T10:46:56.067-04:00Well Hello There....two more years have passed and here I am. I am back reading my favorite blog, The Yarn Harlot and have been inspired to revive this. I remember it took me a bit of time to learn all the ways of blogging, but I am going to try. I almost said I will sit on the feck and blog each morning, or every few days, but we are having snow tomorrow. Yes past the halfway mark in APril and we are having snow. I truly believe these weird weather issues are due in part to the pandemic we are in the midst of.<br />
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So, dear readers, if any of you are still out there, please check back from time to time, to see what I am working on, hear my ramblings and maybe laugh at something I have said.<br />
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Hug those within your social distancing space. Often.<br />
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Will speak with you later. Not years, just hours,,,going to try and figure out some of the lingo I need to know to be able to put out a worthy blog.<br />
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PeaceCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-6164714967504063362018-01-07T10:26:00.001-05:002018-01-07T10:26:51.255-05:00Here We Are<br />
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Isn't it a great feeling to follow through? I really enjoy "talking" to you all through this blog and am happy I have designated Sunday as they day of communication. In my online clothing business, it was to be my day off, but I am actually going LIVE three times today so LOTS of communicating. Going LIVE....I thought, NEVER, but I must say I enjoy that the absolute most of all the seling techniques employed. People from all around the country log on, say hi and shop with me. Sometimes I have created exactly what they are looking for....what a rush that is....I have always claimed to not be a people person, but obviously that can't be true or my business would fail. I think I am not a demanding people person. Nearly all the ladies I have come across, and particularly those in my VIP group are lovely, caring, interesting people. Their lifestyles are varied and their knowledge amazing.<br />
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OK this IS a knitting blog so...this week I decided I would finally attempt thrumming. My beautiful little GS is the recipient, because his hands are little but also because he will love them. Knitting a toddler size pair really messed with my decision of the length of the thrums. I restarted 4 times at least and didn't choose a thrum pattern, just a regular pattern and added thrums. Not sure if this matters. I also chose to knit on two needles not dpns. In retrospect that will not be my method of choice in the future as the mittens get so puffy they are difficult to seam, although the small size of them may also be a contributing factor, lol. I can see myself getting obsessed with these. Living in the NE that isn't a bad thing. Once the new garage is built and my inventory has relocated, I can get inside the knitting closets and retrieve roving.<br />
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My goal is also to thin out the knitting stash. I have so much gorgeous yarn that sits. If I sell it at a good price, someone will love it and hopefully use it. I have had the good fortune of being able to afford higher end yarns, not everyone can, so maybe offering it at lower prices will allow the joy to be shared. So today I will make the second mitten to present them to my pal on Tuesday, go LIVE three times, which is about 3-4 hours of business air time and spend 2 hours in the LLR room trying to gain room. An impossible feat at this point, lol.<br />
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I miss my Mom everyday. She would have gne on air with me. Our middle puppy Phineas, may not be here much longer. He has lived his life on pain meds and now has something neurological/sinus going on. He is on so many meds and while sometimes seems to improve, other points I fear he has stopped trying and worry about the frozen ground. I bring him up because he loved Mom and she, him. I take a certain amount of solitude in knowing he will be reunited with his cat, Artemus, who has been gone 5 years in April and my Mom 2 years in April. We will not let him suffer needlessly but even as I type this the tears flow.<br />
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OK, lets get back to lightness. Knitting goals for 2018 I hope to come pretty close to checking them all off the list.<br />
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1. Thrummed mittens for GS<br />
2. Cowl for friend<br />
3. Latvian mittens kit I was gifted with<br />
4. watchcap kit I was gifted with<br />
5. GS aran sweater<br />
6. Baby blanket for Mrs F<br />
7. Spiderman blanket for GS<br />
8. Thrummed mittens for everyone(that would be 7 pairs)<br />
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I was so excited to get a comment from Bev...a longtime knitting friend. Bev I tried your old link, but...can you share your link? Bev is also a knitting designer extraordinaire.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-11768498869584547072018-01-01T11:48:00.000-05:002018-01-01T11:48:32.398-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year, Friends! Shortly after my last entry in March 2016, we lost our beloved Mom. It is still difficult to deal with but knowing she is with her Babe, Dad, is the only thing making it bearable. It is odd to not have her to drop in on or call or mail little surprises to. Mom always asked when I was going to retire and enjoy life. Oddly, I did enjoy life. I am a worker. But shortly after her passing I decided I would retire. We lost her in April 2016, and in September 2017 I officially began early retirement. But, still being a worker, I decided to become a small business owner and am a LuLaRoe retailer. This is a clothing line make for comfort and fashion. I love it. Mom would have loved it and would most likely be my biggest supporter. I know she would have wanted to go on air with me to sell and my groups would have loved her. So thanks Mom. I miss you every day.<br />
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As 2018 starts my first year of retirement, I decided I wanted to try my best to get back in shape, I say back as several medical issues have deterred my gym and yoga participation, become organized and revive this blog. With you tube being so popular I think blogs are losing their popularity. But here I will regale you with tales of clothing, knitting and interesting tidbits. My knitting has taken a backseat to my business. The hours are very long but so much fun. I have outgrown my room in the house and Kevin needs a garage for one of his many antique vehicles so a structure is being built. I will gain lots of space which make the business much easier to run. I have just celebrated my one year anniversary, it went by in a whirlwind.<br />
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My darling grandson is already 2 years old and has settled on calling me Shashel. I love it! He is inquisitive and bright and daring and social and loves most everyone and everything. He is a character and likes taking on the persona of characters. Some days he is Tom Brady, sometimes a wrestler, sometimes a Troopie. He loves Star Wars!!! He also has watched very little television in his life and I feel, as a result, has the most magnificent imagination. I am so blessed to be able to take care of him weekly. Needless to say he thrills us all. It is wondrous to witness your child being a parent. DS1 and his lovely wife are busy with life and the boy and DS2 and his lovely wife are always involved in something. My family is my joy.<br />
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I postponed my capstone project as there were medical issues and time wasn't there. I may get back to it down the road, but right now it is not my priority.<br />
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The animals are getting on in years. Oliver is essentially blind and Nickolas has taken on the seeing care of him. Phineas, poor Phineas, has lost a great deal of hearing, currently has breathing issues and it seems an eye infection. Oliver just turned 1, Phineas will be 10 in May and Nickolas just turned 8. The cats don't seem to age at all and are very well tolerated by the puppies.<br />
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So there you have it. The first post of the new year. I hope your families are well and that you hug them oftenCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-46820303318217463622016-03-02T12:13:00.000-05:002016-03-02T12:13:27.680-05:00I Need ThisIt has been some time and I am back. I need to get back to organized days and time for me. So much going on always. <br />
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I do not know where to start....I will post as though this is my first post.<br />
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Hi, I am Knittingknut. I have been knitting, crafting for longer than I have not. The only thing I have done longer is crochet which I have suddenly gone mad for again. I have far too many WIPS and an outlandish amount of yarn. But all is good.<br />
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Hmmm, let me take the time to brag about my family. My DS1 and his lovely wife of almost 5 years (wow) blessed us with a grandson October 5. He is the delight of my life. People make so many odd comments when something as momentous as this takes place. Comments that upset me and I don't understand why they feel this way or why they think I should feel this way. Just a few,"Grandchildren are better than your own children" ???????I have always considered it a privileged to have my sons. They are my greatest contribution to this world. "You love your grandchildren more than children"I wonder want scientific research this is based on? "You can spoil them and do whatever you want. You are the grandmother" WOW, really? This little boy has parents who make the decisions for him until he reaches an age he can make his own decisions. Seriously people? OK,that's enough. I am further blessed by having the opportunity to take care of him 1 day a week. We are already forming a bond I treasure and will forever.<br />
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DS2 also married a delightful young lady almost three years ago. They have grown so much as a couple and as people. We are very very blessed and so proud of both couples life choices.<br />
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DH and I are almost empty nesters. We do still have three dogs and three cats. They are getting on in years and have some medical issues. They bring so much joy to my life. I never had animals before them. <br />
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I have finished all the required classes for WEBS Expert Knitter Program and am working on my Capstone project which will be unveiled at graduation in June. I wish I were a bit further longer but life gets in the way so often.<br />
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OK, that's a start. I will add pictures tonight or tomorrow. I have missed it here. Right now I am off to slice vegetables for a Tian.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-72838793127331168252014-07-31T12:09:00.000-04:002014-07-31T12:09:23.402-04:00I Want it to Slow DownGeez, I promise myself I will post weekly then months go by.<br />
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Kitchen not complete yet,1/2 wallpapering left<br />
Fence has not been touched in more than a year, truly want to finish up this fall.<br />
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Animals<br />
Oliver,our beloved 6.5 year old black lab has developed cataracts rather suddenly. They began in March and one is already mature and one not so much. He had an appointment with a specialist who came into the exam a little too exuberant and Oliver growled and jumped. The rest of the exam both the doctor and Oliver were shaking. Needless to say he will not be our surgeon. Oliver is beside himself as his eyesight changes...we are hoping to have surgery done on one eye before the end of the year.<br />
The kittens are 16 months old and as cute as can be. Chesterton insists he should live life sitting on your shoulder and Barnaby believes he is a dog, sometimes to Oliver's disapproval. Chesterton has claimed NIckolas as his dog and is frequently found cuddled up into or on him. Annabel has grown to tolerate them but you can tell she still misses her brother,Artemus, as do I.<br />
Poor Phineas has an equal amount of good and bad days and each day I am grateful he tries as hard as he does. Scatter rugs are everywhere as he can not get his footing on the wood floors. We have a lot of leeway with his pain meds,fortunately, and adjust them accordingly.<br />
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my oldest son and dear wife celebrated their third anniversary in May and my younger son and his bride celebrated their first in June. All seem to be enjoying home ownership and the specialness of being married. We have a family trip planned in September and are all quite excited. My DH has been working a horrendous amount of hours as there is a major computer changeover upgrade at work and he is under a mountain of work. Hoping soon it will end as it is taking its toll.<br />
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I feel I have finished a lot of projects this year, I am certainly knitting a lot! I am heavily into the classes for my expert knitter certification. I have signed up for two classes for the fall and that leaves 6 to complete next year. Already know what I want to do for my capstone project and am starting to swatch. It has to be accepted by the committee,but I am not worried. My Knitting Circus group at work has grown again and all the clowns are progressing wonderfully. It is an amazing group who offer one another encouragement and support. I keep trying to think of a way we have a getaway but we all work quite different schedules.<br />
I worked for months going through my stash and sorting and logging,and it is still quite large, but I am selling off a bit. I discovered knitting 50 skeins a year I have 40 plus years worth and I will likely not live 40 more years.It was quite a realization...So, do I knit faster,sell more,not buy orjust stop....IDK, so far I am ahead of the 50 goal for this year,but I also have purchased project specific yarns. HOWEVER I asked and was answered with great enthusiasm from my first DIL that on our family trip there will be knitting instruction. Can you say YAY!! My second DIL crochets and I am not sure she has an interest in knitting but I will ask.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by, Hi Mom!Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-15365392021749482842013-09-30T09:27:00.000-04:002013-09-30T10:20:20.504-04:00Still Here<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Work on kitchen redo continues. More cabinet painting, trim painting, wall papering The clutter is not a permanent part, just an interruption in the process</div>
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Poor Phineas is worse and worse with an occasional good day thrown in I took him for a walk, less than a tenth of a mile and it took nearly 40 minutes. But he was at least made happy by two groups of the University's girl running club who stopped to pet and admire him. He loves ladies and the visit put a little pep in his step. It was so sweet.</div>
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Barnaby always tries to get out so I harnassed him up and out we went. He hated it, so perhaps he will stop trying to wander.<br />
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This is Miss Winnie Cooper. She is My DS1 and his wife's almost 6 month old rescue puppy. I was planning a visit and went a bit early to take Miss W out for a walk. She is learning commands at puppy school and while she does do great with stop, at which time she sits, I had a bit of time trying to get her to move again, lol. She was intrigued with the flying leaves and we had to run a few of them down. They met their demise as she pounced them<br />
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After the walk and some play the little pup slept at my feet while I knit<br />
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Barnaby the Grey believes himself to be a puppy and snuggles the dogs, drinks their water, trying to at the same time they are drinking, and commandeers there beds. here he snuggles Phineas having slipped his paw under Phin's. He is a gorgeous little kitty.<br />
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How can one even think of moving off the couch when two 6 motnh old kitties wrap themselves around your legs and go to sleep.I stayed like this for some time.<br />
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As of this writing, one of the work babies has been born and the other will be here soon. Baby Boy B arrived last Thursday and is an extremely handsome little man. I got to visit and hold the angel, so heartwarming to see new life. he and his Mom looked wonderful and so much in love. I made this little 3-6 motnh cap and sweater for him from cascade 220 superwash. The yarn bloomed and became wonderfully soft after a washing. I was pleased as I am not a fan of 220 regular. The sweater was an extremely quick knit. The color is turtle and I love it.</div>
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I wanted to make this item and decided I would. Another work friend is a blossoming phographer and will do the newborn shoots. Ihad such fun with the.I plan on making more and selling them. Four strands of yarn makes this quite cushy<br />
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The peas are grape fruit size and right now Baby Boy B is having his photos done!!<br />
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I will leave you with a picture and a story. In March we had a Mad Hatter Bridal Shower for DS@ and his now wife. These are some of the cupcakes I made.19 boxes of 18 in each. Not many leftovers. The flavors were salted caramel,ricotta lemon raspberry,mint cappuccino, malted milk ball and ketchup(the couple loves ketchup.)</div>
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And this is a story DH wrote and put on FB...it is wonderful<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">A true story.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">We are blessed to have three wonderful dogs. While they are each amazing, they are very different. A point that was illustrated in an astonishing way today.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">We were playing tennis in the back yard. (This involves me hitting tennis balls for the two black labs to retrieve, while Phin, our Aussie Shepherd sits and chews a squeaking tennis ball. His knees are too bad to run). </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I h</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #898f9c; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">it a tennis ball, it traveled high into the air, and lodged in a branch. There it stuck.<br />Here's where the differences showed.<br /><br />Oliver, the big black lab, stood patiently, tail wagging, waiting for the ball to magically appear.<br /><br />Phineas, got up, slowly walked over, and sat under the tree, nearly beneath the ball, and stared up at it.<br /><br />Nickolas, our youngest black lab, looked up at the ball, then turned his head, and ran over into the lilac grove, causing an unseen commotion. Seconds later, a squirrel shot up through the lilacs, leaped to a large red cedar tree, and then into the maple tree where the ball was stuck. Sure enough, the squirrel ran along the very branch in question, and as it leaped from that branch to another tree, the ball dropped to the ground, right in between Phin, and Nickolas, who merely stood grinning knowingly.<br /><br />Olliver ran over and scooped up the ball he had been waiting for the whole time.</span><br />
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<br />Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-64389477897533524762013-09-16T12:21:00.002-04:002013-09-16T12:21:51.182-04:00Rainy MondayI have been working on redoing the kitchen as the kittens wreaked havoc with the wallpaper, but it is a rainy day and I cannot take the cupboard doors outside to prime and paint so I will strip more wallpaper and paint the trim. I wallpapered and painted the tin ceiling 5 years ago but have never been happy with the cabinets. A reno is down the road but needing to redo the wallpaper gave me the opportunity to refinish cabinets.<br />
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The previous owners were smokers and try as I might the cabinets never looked or felt clean. When we moved in I scrubbed them and spent a bit of $$ replacing the horrid knobs with beautiful glass ones. I actually questioned reusing them as they are amber glass and the paint color is beehive :) </div>
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The kittens are almost 6 months old and cute as can be. Annabel is 4y6months and it is evident she misses Artemus tremendously, as do I. Nickolas is almost 4 and the sweetest dog ever, Phineas is almost 5.5 and has more good days than bad lately, I think we have finally figured out the right combination of his meds and Oliver will be 6 in December. He is not always comfortable with kittens and is somewhat high strung but this manifests itself with vomiting and pacing rather than aggression . He is a wonderful dog who tries and takes care of everyone in the house. </div>
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Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-56007896821406420482013-09-05T13:10:00.000-04:002013-09-05T13:17:58.298-04:00On A RollSo may as well post when time allows....remember the group of knitters from work? Cheryl's Knitting Circus? March 24 one of the Clowns suggested we make something for the two pregnant Clowns in the group. It was suggested I take charge of this endeavor. I must say in the midst of all the goings on at home and wedding and class this was a biggie. However, the Clowns stepped up to the challenge and the results were amazing. We voted many times and after I designed several blocks, we decided to knit bears and bunnies. When we started we did not know the sex of the little Clowns but one Mom found out and let us know Baby G was on her way. We had already started a gender neutral bear blanket which we decided would be for the other Mom. This worked out well as Baby B turned out to be a little boy. The bunnies were earmarked for Baby G. I designed blocks, with some variations, ordered yarn , printed patterns, wound yarn and handed out little kits.<br />
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This is one of my favorite pictures. Bear kits waiting to be handed out. Many of the Clowns learned the skill of long tail cast on which is what I insisted it be and they learned lessons about gauge. I am not sure they were always happy to learn the lessons but did. Deadlines were set and for the most part met. Clowns helped Clowns, squares were redone and finally I had 30 bears in my possession. Next came bunnies, one Clown really wanted to do white tails on her squares and after much discussion, I ok'ed a few white tail bunnies and redrafted the pattern. I learned intarsia was not a lesson easily learned for some, but they persevered and some time done the road I had 20 bunnies waiting to be assembled<br />
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As you can see, that while all the squares are beautiful, some are a bit different in size. BUT with tweaking all went together and the results were gorgeous.<br />
During the bunny production we all starting talking about the one baby that had been born shortly after the creation of the Circus and in fairness how we wanted to make a blanket for Maverick, who will be one in December. We wanted to present this blanket at the same time as the other two so more designing, winding and knitting and trucks starting rolling in.<br />
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Each blanket also had its own special border design. The bears had paw prints, the bunnies had carrots and after much thought I designed hammers for the trucks.</div>
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We met last knit and surprised the recipients with dinner and the blankets. I also made pink strawberry cupcakes and blue lemon blueberry cupcakes as a special treat</div>
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The Clowns were very touched and the knitters seemed quite impressed with their work in the resulting blanket. It is a wonderful group to be part of. We are all CT Techs who participated in this endeavor. I will leave you with a few pictures of the final results. These will be part of the book I am in the process of writing so the designs are copyrighted.</div>
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Here we have the two expecting Clowns</div>
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Middle Clown gave birth to Maverick last year.<br />
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So, there you have it. If you are interested in some impressive stats, the bear yarn was given out April 25 the final truck was turned in August 16. I had many many many hours of finishing, constructing, borders, embroidery after the fact. 113 days of block knitting 70 blocks, 270000 stitches and 11.2 pounds of yarn. WOW</div>
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Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-71081829082985339192013-09-03T09:57:00.001-04:002013-09-03T10:09:20.719-04:00Rose of TraleeWhere oh where has my life flown away to? This has been a most busy year. I will try and update, but as I sit watching QVC and the Rose of Tralee special, I admire the Aran sweaters and miss my blogging friends. SO I am back! There have been many many things going on that have kept me from having the time to post, but this is the fall of Cheryl. So here we go.<br />
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As is the case, when time allows and on breaks, I knit at work. Last year many of my co workers showed interest in and asked to learn or further their skills. I am in the process of getting my Expert Knitter Certification from <a href="http://yarn.com/">WEBS</a> and of course was thrilled that the art is in another resurgence so was quite receptive to aiding those interested. One new knitter in particular thought it would be fun to form a secret group on Facebook where they could show progress, ask questions, cheer one another on. I am the Knitmaster and we are all Cheryl's Knitting Circus. It has been quite the adventure. The skills of these knitters has progressed and I am quite proud of all that they accomplish. I will share some of their accomplishments from time to time. Another Clown, as they are referred to, suggested we should do something as a group and we started knitting Chemo Caps we will donate next month. I had hoped to give about 50 hats as a donation but at last count we are over 130!! It is amazing...they have learned to knit in the round, read patterns, use DPNs and even design their own hats. <br />
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I, decided on a long term project of writing a knitting book. The first project that will surely go in is a pair of mittens I designed with the collaboration of one of the Clowns. It started as a silly conversation of "hey we should do..." and then we did. Our weekend supervisor suffered the loss of one of her beloved Golden Retrievers, so A pair of mittens honoring him and his "sister" was designed by me and knit by the both of us. I am not sure they will ever be worn as they are a very emotion filled symbol for her, but they are gorgeous and I am extremely proud of them.<br />
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In March, a lovely Bridal Shower for DS2 and his then Fiancee was the focus of my attentions. My DIL and the bridal party and I were very busy. DH and I designed and made the centerpieces, my DS2 FMIL and I made the favors. Much cooking and baking by all and the results were a beautiful Mad Hatter themed shower for the couple. They got married in June and agaan, I was quite busy. I knit the Bride's shrug, the groom's socks, made the Bride's petticoat, my dress, all the groomsmens ties, the Groom's vest and tie, DH's tie, the Bride's bag and bags for the bride's maids and flower girls shrugs were knitted. Sadly the bridal shrug was somehow lost after the wedding but we do have a picture or two and I have promised to knit a replacement for DIL2. I am so blessed, two wonderful sons married two incredible women. ALSO, both of the couple bought homes this year. one in April and the other in June. It is a wonderful thing to see your children reach goals so quickly.<br />
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In April, I was getting ready to work an errant Monday shift(happened to be the day of the marathon) and before leaving for work found my beloved Artemus on the guest bed in a pool of blood trying so desperately to clean himself. He always met me at the door when I returned from work late in the night and the previous two nights had not and it struck me as odd. Finding him in this state was heartbeaking. DH took him to the vet while I went off to work. At one point during the trainride underground, the train stopped abruptly and all cell phones went off. people starting screaming BOMB, we were under the area where the bombs had gone off. The train took off not stopping til it reached the hospital. That shift was very emotional, and so busy and sad. Coupled with worrying about my Artemus and praing that anyone I might know at the Marathon was safe, made the shift almost unbearable. But we did what we do and got through. In the meantime DH let me know the Vet was sure it was a UTI but when she tried to aspirate some urine there was only blood and it was likely bladder cancer. They could do surgery but Artemus had a very bad heart and was never to undergo anesthesia according to his cardiologist, so we decided he should not suffer. I know Annabel tried very hard and was successful at cleaning him as he was immaculate the next day. We decided he should start his journey in his favorite place, the deck, and for two hours he sat there with me, still, occasionally moaning but enjoying the sun and the many visits from his brothers and sister. Annabel would not leave him and the dogs came and paid their respects. I will forever hate the vet who was kind enough to come to the house within hours of being called and let Artemus gently go assisted with meds. I held him and we gave him a beautiful site where we can visit . I will never be at peace with letting my very first cat, one of my first pets go at the very young age of 4 years. We could have let him go naturally but it would have been two to three days of suffering as his organs shut done. I miss him greatly. Annabel had a very hard time, she was heartbroken and we were so worried about her that within a week we were blessed to get two brothers, 5 weeks old. It took her several weeks to accept them, but it gave her something to do watching them, teaching them. Now they are a trio, eating off the same plate, drinking from the dogs bowls, it is a hoot.<br />
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On the subject of pets, my Phineas is doing poorly. His hips and knees are bad, were bad and the horrendous winter we had did him in. He is lame, and on so many meds I wonder everyday if it is his last. He is medicated for pain and the number of pills he takes inceases as time goes by. he will let us know when he is ready and I have already asked the children if they need time with him before the day he leaves and everyone agreed yes. he has been a wonderful dog and is just 5 years old. We have had a cart and a brace specially made for him and they do help but neither can be used unsupervised or for long periods of time. DH built a ramp onto the deck so Phin could get up and down, primarily unassisted. I am saddened eerytime I think of putting this always smiling puppy out of his pain...but we knew when we rescued him he would not be ours very long. We have given him a good life and now it is going to be as close to a pain free life for however long we can.<br />
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Renovations continue on the house and new projects abound. But for now I will say see you next week after a few pictures are added. <br />
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Remember to hug your family. Hi Mom<br />
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Kevin and I, I made his tie to match his sneakers and my dress<br />
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My two sons, very diifferent but so alike. The Groom is wearing an Avengers belt and I made his tie and vest and his brother's tie. Both weddings the shoes of choice were sneakers<br />
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It was a picnic themed wedding reception and he loves burgers so what else would I line his vest with?<br />
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Very old school multiple color wedding. The entire event suddenly took on a very retro feel.<br />
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The Groom, when he sees his Bride...<br />
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ALL MARRIED!!! The girls wore flip flops, there is a multi colored petticoat under there.<br />
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I had this signage made up after consulting with the couple. They had never heard of it and loved it so much I had this picture printed on cards to be used as thank yous.<br />
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My gang, so beautiful, kind, smart and in love. My DIL1 is holding one of the bags I made. We could not find ties to match the dresses, so I got wraps made for the dresses and made ties from the wraps and had leftover fabric so made the bags for the girls.<br />
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See the petticoat, isn't she a gorgeous Bride?<br />
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Here is the silly group photo<br />
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EVERYONE should be this happy<br />
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The shrug, it's only wearing as the day was quite hot, it disappeared after this.<br />
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My Design, the white fur on their chests is angora, I need to find a picture of the other side as the thumb is a hydrant<br />
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Closeups of the Bridal shrug, over 500 beads<br />
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Beautiful<br />
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Groom loves video games ...the hi score is their wedding date and the numbers beside the aliens is the date of their first date<br />
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Barnaby, 5 weeks old and stinking cute<br />
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Chesterton, my littlest love<br />
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Barnaby has the most gorgeous coloring They had to be bottle fed for a few weeks...so tiny.<br />
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Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-21887337756471961502012-09-08T22:05:00.000-04:002012-09-08T22:05:00.791-04:0011 months flew by!!!Almost a year!!! WOW!!!! SO much to tell.....I have a new work schedule now so will be trying to update weekly. Not sure if I haveany readers left out there but you never know.<br />
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Brief overview:<br />
Family, DS1 and his lovely DW have been married for 15+ months and continue to be an amzingly adorable couple.<br />
DS2 and his DF are on the countdown of 9 months til their wedding which promises to be as much fun as the wedding of 15 months ago.<br />
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No new animals,...<br />
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Lots of work on house will add pictures this week.<br />
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Lots of sewing , moderate knitting.<br />
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On the health road and exercising again with some regularity due to new work schedule.<br />
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For now, til Wednesday that is it. <br />
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I hope I will still have a few readers.<br />
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Missed you all and have been reading your blogs with semiregular consistency.<br />
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Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-70785142868725059332011-10-28T11:06:00.002-04:002011-10-28T11:10:13.916-04:00Just Saying....So, here it is the weekend of Halloween and last night it snowed. I don't like to turn the heat on before November 1 but twice this week we have had to turn it on. It is going to be an expensive winter with oil costs. I will have to check the oil level and plan for a delivery soon. Just saying....I am tired of working and then having to spend the money. The house does not have a fireplace or I would be burning the wood pike that sits waiting to go into a dumpster. If I had a fireplace I would chop up the old shed and burn it. Just saying.....Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-74550469327971065432011-10-25T16:35:00.009-04:002011-10-25T21:58:12.067-04:00Ready for more Reading???So we have to replace the fence around the yard perimeter..there is a lot and we are getting started with the side front that Irene blew down. Even that is quite a bit and I had hopes it would be done before the winter. It SHOULD be, but we shall see. Anyways, they old fence is quite crooked as you can tell from new posts we have placed which are perfectly plumb...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJceOVd1USkZI9RBbY_V4poCkCwBOnUKxTPcSo5nNauWrx9eMepIAmA65z8r1n1fdA3qT25YL8_RQReU8hANJSPpw7zpP-dNOYBlsvqEmDJeE8Lv-VZdWJpWLfCXyHg09-CwT2/s1600/IMG_0704.PNG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667537925421111362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJceOVd1USkZI9RBbY_V4poCkCwBOnUKxTPcSo5nNauWrx9eMepIAmA65z8r1n1fdA3qT25YL8_RQReU8hANJSPpw7zpP-dNOYBlsvqEmDJeE8Lv-VZdWJpWLfCXyHg09-CwT2/s320/IMG_0704.PNG" border="0" /></a> There will be a ten foot wide gate for entry into the backyard for vehicles and the tractor.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jhNsKU54mU-wY2-E-pGGXP2WAzHl4LA1ejTwbn60-1Hsxru6rGDGHwk1HMY3XYEz-p-GAM9rYp8OlkgNt2N8-_C1tNa3B_735yXuZOlFpRUKQNncGZFzW8WjctmotCywCItv/s1600/IMG_0866.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667537957312608306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jhNsKU54mU-wY2-E-pGGXP2WAzHl4LA1ejTwbn60-1Hsxru6rGDGHwk1HMY3XYEz-p-GAM9rYp8OlkgNt2N8-_C1tNa3B_735yXuZOlFpRUKQNncGZFzW8WjctmotCywCItv/s320/IMG_0866.JPG" border="0" /></a> While DH was digging I was leaf peeping into my own yard.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXtNzduuHGaE0_Dnvo_j_BSAlkNAxgVtXFzeNGlWVI1VAwgFhXZt9YGTzT36YpTkMuUJZ_7wO7VfoXa8atq4m2VbhQuoFH5qHxQafpByBs3w-x70lYST5I3o_39Nfi_A3U9wN/s1600/IMG_0864.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667537918718202322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXtNzduuHGaE0_Dnvo_j_BSAlkNAxgVtXFzeNGlWVI1VAwgFhXZt9YGTzT36YpTkMuUJZ_7wO7VfoXa8atq4m2VbhQuoFH5qHxQafpByBs3w-x70lYST5I3o_39Nfi_A3U9wN/s320/IMG_0864.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">DS</span>2 and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">GF</span> carved these lovely pumpkins. Unfortunately they have already rotten and were tossed. I want to get the fake pumpkins so they can carve them again and keep them...the one on the left is from The Nightmare Before Christmas, the one on the right took me a few looks to figure out but it is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Tigger</span> I first though a witch on her broom flying in front of the moon.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93tG95kRPtR54pPHvSWXSRtn5gSdqD-anYxHtQWLOIrt9nysw5Ipl7LUdVHrrCmrhmBPeOizOyj76hbrSoSbgc8vEs5SVlur1REmPWnQ_MEt51_RJJNeWo-a3wBbrw3mLGVWI/s1600/IMG_0808.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667537904666462546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93tG95kRPtR54pPHvSWXSRtn5gSdqD-anYxHtQWLOIrt9nysw5Ipl7LUdVHrrCmrhmBPeOizOyj76hbrSoSbgc8vEs5SVlur1REmPWnQ_MEt51_RJJNeWo-a3wBbrw3mLGVWI/s320/IMG_0808.JPG" border="0" /></a> I was scheduled to take a class at WEBS, I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">persuing</span> my knitting certification and this would have been an elective class, Double Knitting. Something I am interested in and signed up right away for. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">There</span> were not enough people signed up so a few days before they called to say it was cancelled. I had placed a yarn order to be picked up when I attended the class so once they called I called DH and within 15 minutes were on the way to Northampton. I tried to get some pictures of the foliage but had only my phone.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1ON34crTZg1dai5EtbifBw0McdODFSzR7bP8IfywcPEaz5a208Jr8RkiAtnPrwMlivZjlVwLk7nNrfjfRB_OLDSohHZGS1H1nKtsyQKbrfvehfSAcbG2eV6d-HqOy7HSdT79/s1600/IMG_0873.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667537900807699618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1ON34crTZg1dai5EtbifBw0McdODFSzR7bP8IfywcPEaz5a208Jr8RkiAtnPrwMlivZjlVwLk7nNrfjfRB_OLDSohHZGS1H1nKtsyQKbrfvehfSAcbG2eV6d-HqOy7HSdT79/s320/IMG_0873.JPG" border="0" /></a> Just so you know I was really there, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">lol</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLx5Le21ISOG7YeOZwHL76YwvvKsqlxkFMZZPBvtWly22QyuFgWiLFGPEgohSd97XK-hlgNH1bVYQIFc0Haby1Ucdeg0w76uuk3_KYZu1YOqxi89x-cJWrXiwK4J3cy_UIGHN/s1600/IMG_0881.PNG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667536321408276098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLx5Le21ISOG7YeOZwHL76YwvvKsqlxkFMZZPBvtWly22QyuFgWiLFGPEgohSd97XK-hlgNH1bVYQIFc0Haby1Ucdeg0w76uuk3_KYZu1YOqxi89x-cJWrXiwK4J3cy_UIGHN/s320/IMG_0881.PNG" border="0" /></a> DH was quite intrigued by this yarn, at 66 dollars a skein for little yardage I cannot imagine the need. I had actually considered this when making <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">DDIL</span> shrug for wedding but opted for something else. Glad I did as she did not wear it...the color did not work..white..<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoTTMBVNifUSl0gFn22BwvtOwQhuCjLF0ndCbBef9M72uYdh6Uo2sapckPoDIQXQXmR57UsWSoRXE_ISxWLpZupJWNBHINRLCxgH2OAQJPivuTwzPqSrVpmuBrIhu9K_hXoE9/s1600/IMG_0882.PNG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667536310594484162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoTTMBVNifUSl0gFn22BwvtOwQhuCjLF0ndCbBef9M72uYdh6Uo2sapckPoDIQXQXmR57UsWSoRXE_ISxWLpZupJWNBHINRLCxgH2OAQJPivuTwzPqSrVpmuBrIhu9K_hXoE9/s320/IMG_0882.PNG" border="0" /></a> These are the most wonderful needles ever. I just got the one circular and then a circular that is not square. I need, truly need more. It is marvelous and beautiful to look at<br />It came with this warning on the back of the package.....</p><br /><br /><p><em>"The contents of this pack(needle or any other item) have to be used carefully and for needlework only. These should be used with all due care as these may cause injury if used improperly by and untrained/unfamiliar person. Always restrain children's access to these tools and store these securely"</em> I am so very glad I am a trained professional...</p><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2q9jZIpf1OMjIQwsA_4SURUH1wIIHkrR30h123j-PPprTlv8z6OanxIercjCTBtE1QbI0qfx9T5__UxW1BUv8cwG8qW-aG4hLDGIzJtjubS_I6zpx6fjLterTGor1R3CvmKnh/s1600/IMG_0886.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667536293274283602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2q9jZIpf1OMjIQwsA_4SURUH1wIIHkrR30h123j-PPprTlv8z6OanxIercjCTBtE1QbI0qfx9T5__UxW1BUv8cwG8qW-aG4hLDGIzJtjubS_I6zpx6fjLterTGor1R3CvmKnh/s320/IMG_0886.JPG" border="0" /></a>The back room is where the bargains are for the most part. It is where they <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">gather</span> your yarn to fill <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">orders</span> as much of that was going on. there are 6-8 aisles like this<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_gf1tIhXl0XZDw-tEhOeyaVqKtA9L04bOtdffbuzqhFNzCrTA60c3gQFZgo9DVLVDrWKO_agKHxNSPYwvOVby7xVLTpnH116qdZf0wTg0M2xSSg8Px7t4Uym_VSdJEk5yW2t/s1600/IMG_0875.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667536909433157154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_gf1tIhXl0XZDw-tEhOeyaVqKtA9L04bOtdffbuzqhFNzCrTA60c3gQFZgo9DVLVDrWKO_agKHxNSPYwvOVby7xVLTpnH116qdZf0wTg0M2xSSg8Px7t4Uym_VSdJEk5yW2t/s320/IMG_0875.JPG" border="0" /></a> The front room is much newer in appearance, lots of yarn, lots of books, buttons, needles<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYt8whf_fJ8S3RS2jo_Go1GfJOMwMjSISTs5yS6Q0b5iAWPaMHi554co30HOw9Kf10Ps58PZWv6I09D1jcIAOMRJgj0tm_Dnebr7q5AGbBbq7miTirkn27vcDZGL1xkWol7oH/s1600/IMG_0876.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667536899800720626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYt8whf_fJ8S3RS2jo_Go1GfJOMwMjSISTs5yS6Q0b5iAWPaMHi554co30HOw9Kf10Ps58PZWv6I09D1jcIAOMRJgj0tm_Dnebr7q5AGbBbq7miTirkn27vcDZGL1xkWol7oH/s320/IMG_0876.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">DH</span> did buy me this beauty as it reminded him of the foliage on the way out.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGoeuwNolfCAUzd2RCSuAWz0oDuuQDqD3ICc8H5Z3RJ9hhbR0OcscFNIGRFVHGCzJ1I4KNXqt_n4Dp1sXV2zAfqw_8e7dSTG5zHo1xXqIo6TJqnPOc8Eze4FFgDd90SUQgWRD/s1600/IMG_0879.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667536891266209634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGoeuwNolfCAUzd2RCSuAWz0oDuuQDqD3ICc8H5Z3RJ9hhbR0OcscFNIGRFVHGCzJ1I4KNXqt_n4Dp1sXV2zAfqw_8e7dSTG5zHo1xXqIo6TJqnPOc8Eze4FFgDd90SUQgWRD/s320/IMG_0879.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This is an ID badge holder made from the caps of medicine bottles. We were collecting them for a nurse and this is what she made. I didn't get one, but I thought it was pretty clever.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667536914252689986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGezeU4m5c2uxZ9O036HyixJ8V5mlPCP7iwiDYVHz_sEfWmqFsI5wPCJg72dKr183o_VSHMz4XQu_YiIA0nn9JPIZfEC52CwNwm0_D6Zs7HVB7IhSYEQsPQPNQdb6t_3EwVtb/s320/IMG_0893.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><br /><p>The cowl mentioned in the last post. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">GYRE</span>, I am making at least three to be gifted<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSv-kh_62rEa4pj8jTwM0qevD2DpbqaYoTDbSwOmnELQFwbep0LDafVGlkPQ7KzKzz5Io-zdCV71pr5YDfR0IYigWCQsN_xYjC8m_f56HByoHw6jT7clLxoVKOFyTbaNDmCbwU/s1600/gyre.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667541532170215282" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 288px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSv-kh_62rEa4pj8jTwM0qevD2DpbqaYoTDbSwOmnELQFwbep0LDafVGlkPQ7KzKzz5Io-zdCV71pr5YDfR0IYigWCQsN_xYjC8m_f56HByoHw6jT7clLxoVKOFyTbaNDmCbwU/s320/gyre.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">TAKOMA</span> sweater is in the latest <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">KNITTY</span>...I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">love this</span> style sweater. I am making it from Ecological Wool, most I had in my stash ,however it is not for me.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WoWeqJ8jY9pizu4BfteOmFH74sfD4RDpkrUhjSUN02TplrGGpOw_tv6bzcyw4XfnTsJ0c0TeaMqjbpW6SZ7g36SZOLdjMljlOMj8SoFYw09lMTdGJq5EU75IMNl9cOMAPHec/s1600/takomaBEAUTY.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667541537267758530" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WoWeqJ8jY9pizu4BfteOmFH74sfD4RDpkrUhjSUN02TplrGGpOw_tv6bzcyw4XfnTsJ0c0TeaMqjbpW6SZ7g36SZOLdjMljlOMj8SoFYw09lMTdGJq5EU75IMNl9cOMAPHec/s320/takomaBEAUTY.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiRmiT-WZAViYQeH_De9LO8OWuA-BwTVkAUf20Hbj7Q21EPY5kGOAb1NiubHn6Esh74N3HrMR7Frl-VNekSwSTUQQX2t01SJN4d5knQMF_c4Yvkq_Qfyzkcnm2urkFotde27N/s1600/lumberjack.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667541533440319874" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiRmiT-WZAViYQeH_De9LO8OWuA-BwTVkAUf20Hbj7Q21EPY5kGOAb1NiubHn6Esh74N3HrMR7Frl-VNekSwSTUQQX2t01SJN4d5knQMF_c4Yvkq_Qfyzkcnm2urkFotde27N/s320/lumberjack.JPG" border="0" /></a> Last year a coworker asked if I would make a similar hat. I was very busy with the wedding and this year, of course, one showed up on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Ravelry</span> and I will having him pick yarn from my stash<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is also a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">KNITPICKS</span> pattern that was the yarn order from WEBS..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2B_SnDvKR4luiVyeFxr091pqT8OGYt-1fkI0brvrNolhJMMWnMy4H6FUeyLPTwy00rcacGnm7SaheHXUd-v9XswUeQL1W4PDbaPoXrF0K-ECA5ytl8bg-0e9qsyb3S1PAeo8X/s1600/ksweater.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667544065335970018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2B_SnDvKR4luiVyeFxr091pqT8OGYt-1fkI0brvrNolhJMMWnMy4H6FUeyLPTwy00rcacGnm7SaheHXUd-v9XswUeQL1W4PDbaPoXrF0K-ECA5ytl8bg-0e9qsyb3S1PAeo8X/s320/ksweater.jpg" border="0" /></a> So that is it for now. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Be back</span> in a few days with knitting updates. I have a few stealth things <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">OTN</span>...cannot post them til they are no longer stealth.</p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>Hi Mom...</p>Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-38508788237832454752011-10-22T21:14:00.035-04:002011-10-24T17:14:18.530-04:00Here We AreFew randoms as I update the others, little Nickolas 23 months old in this picture. In two days he will be two years old! He is a beautiful boy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n39pUim9mRVrdua56qLzKP9UREbWfUZeW5wQRIlcDm9i24wmk0IlizuGgbmqqYU8twCS2nWDYGbj4tdUUyrR-Ce3NMEhgu8vo6HZnFD5V6MnIxTyRHpY1Tq54kWs9Qj38LA4/s1600/nick.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n39pUim9mRVrdua56qLzKP9UREbWfUZeW5wQRIlcDm9i24wmk0IlizuGgbmqqYU8twCS2nWDYGbj4tdUUyrR-Ce3NMEhgu8vo6HZnFD5V6MnIxTyRHpY1Tq54kWs9Qj38LA4/s320/nick.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667168231405326274" border="0" /></a>Our poor Oliver post op after some surgery for another play injury. They all play so hard sometimes one or the other gets caught on a tooth of the other and the result is wound requiring surgery. This is the second time for Oliver.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6Xu8lHLJPFG_TByPOqdRC5tT_bRs8wHBMzL21htTgOk27rJwR5rO9nVX7edeUCWdWGodXHHvedvQj_GidGOM7Cgh6PDfsPv7ZkpGTXcFJgJHMxz5A7N9I03uK688PmDHqXHn/s1600/drugged+Oliver.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6Xu8lHLJPFG_TByPOqdRC5tT_bRs8wHBMzL21htTgOk27rJwR5rO9nVX7edeUCWdWGodXHHvedvQj_GidGOM7Cgh6PDfsPv7ZkpGTXcFJgJHMxz5A7N9I03uK688PmDHqXHn/s320/drugged+Oliver.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667168226841178130" border="0" /></a>My Princess Annabel. She is such a girly girl. When she comes on the deck, this is where she sits. They go out once or twice a week for a few minutes, always monitored.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbc3lwpwHD35CgNCGDhFG0PYZjPHTffXtSqRZCzAah-56D7dskZS1iD_AtmhNfNuzY9vR_w4LCmWWAlC3yKxkWZdFHO7zUKzSMlJweUntEwUsDTw0TAYhHZlabUyqPIVs5xFlw/s1600/annabel2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbc3lwpwHD35CgNCGDhFG0PYZjPHTffXtSqRZCzAah-56D7dskZS1iD_AtmhNfNuzY9vR_w4LCmWWAlC3yKxkWZdFHO7zUKzSMlJweUntEwUsDTw0TAYhHZlabUyqPIVs5xFlw/s320/annabel2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667168219161893922" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Ok, TONS of pictures, trying to arrange this post chronologically, but not successful. Pretty close...anyways.<br /><br />She-knits has designed so many beautiful things. I signed up for the "She-knitsMystery Shawl 8- GWEN". I was so busy over the summer, I did not finish it will absolutely will. It used beads and turned out to be the most interesting shaped little shawl with beaded flowers on it. Most of the participants used light summery colors, but I chose to go dark and mysterious..not really, :), but I did want more fallish colors. Isn't she a pretty little thing?<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc84yXfVoyMyMYgh0VBdQmo5Iv8KblkfgHptnyDOSxsf2EdfSc6S-F3PordlBIBGLkNaEBNw4Dil8V2qjDBQt1yKo-TgasGxTuNUXi6Q02mLgKCSRGQSu4B5_Vwr2A4pjiDngz/s1600/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666492929061972338" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc84yXfVoyMyMYgh0VBdQmo5Iv8KblkfgHptnyDOSxsf2EdfSc6S-F3PordlBIBGLkNaEBNw4Dil8V2qjDBQt1yKo-TgasGxTuNUXi6Q02mLgKCSRGQSu4B5_Vwr2A4pjiDngz/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRDL_7ZlMNccnv4cMsJilptV4jAaNDnt-dgycJ3q_hGi3A5i7FNyt6GbzdqN0966LqtWeX2QAQlrOOMWaY742LqGQ5GyBmKvD8jE3iF1UmJ3zdA-c7i8hVwoYU80sX4MpuzJ1/s1600/036.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666492049048193682" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRDL_7ZlMNccnv4cMsJilptV4jAaNDnt-dgycJ3q_hGi3A5i7FNyt6GbzdqN0966LqtWeX2QAQlrOOMWaY742LqGQ5GyBmKvD8jE3iF1UmJ3zdA-c7i8hVwoYU80sX4MpuzJ1/s320/036.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiIFaYOQ4SQZDZnhKVwS6Vxd7tRpmOuNrEJxqWcMw3jWh-4HGtklCMHkVh1PWhHt3rYZbsNXycmJkyOpZvDvcDB5oikS_iQBr1uoysqZ1y29uJpsd_88R1Q0Di40_8mvG1nSP/s1600/029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666492036746777506" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiIFaYOQ4SQZDZnhKVwS6Vxd7tRpmOuNrEJxqWcMw3jWh-4HGtklCMHkVh1PWhHt3rYZbsNXycmJkyOpZvDvcDB5oikS_iQBr1uoysqZ1y29uJpsd_88R1Q0Di40_8mvG1nSP/s320/029.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This year during the Tour de France I also took on the challenge of knitting a project during the three weeks of the Tour. I chose Natalie Servant's Sunflower Fields. I used Bugga yarn for this. I adore this yarn and of course added beads into several places in the pattern. I cast on July 2 and finished July 20. I love this shawl ETA oops this was showcased in the last post, sorry.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkmu7FlHOr_xQLzYGNuMVW_n-5-g1uuGi5RZbOoaOw-aM4rPJciWB7d4WEY33zoVYEJHHSSs6GRjavDHnO3EBL-6Gu39hhYOqShoSd94riNRzBAsZLPbQui_geJg1OSlvzL_3/s1600/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491079062738002" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkmu7FlHOr_xQLzYGNuMVW_n-5-g1uuGi5RZbOoaOw-aM4rPJciWB7d4WEY33zoVYEJHHSSs6GRjavDHnO3EBL-6Gu39hhYOqShoSd94riNRzBAsZLPbQui_geJg1OSlvzL_3/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMcxW244JqyoDKmO73KcSdkCYARE1b7fvHQRUDAjpBhfHtxb3OPrGqHoH8CgASTe2U1JLeKMfUZtrbAH3GiXs7W73cJ8zaTFyl1PLmCjT9lvPUZ8eH0fv1bYb-dBoqj2h3Ubh/s1600/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666490538181261138" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMcxW244JqyoDKmO73KcSdkCYARE1b7fvHQRUDAjpBhfHtxb3OPrGqHoH8CgASTe2U1JLeKMfUZtrbAH3GiXs7W73cJ8zaTFyl1PLmCjT9lvPUZ8eH0fv1bYb-dBoqj2h3Ubh/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>I showed the sleigh that we were building for our "Christmas in July" barbecue. But now we have pictures. My DDIL made this Holiday Jello cake. I was raised with it being more cake than Jello, she was raised on more Jello than cake, lol. Either way it was quite tasty.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYclEg0MsWuNjzVyyB7hADbnqrUIWnQBonK-nFd6QSz7-QsDGfBiK2-vP_q9WKCPy7HBbfBiiNAajHPB381eaUlOiQAYlM0an6A8ImiRjX7Mydx9YAF2yXsk-tgQl6hyrH448A/s1600/022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666492033114076898" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYclEg0MsWuNjzVyyB7hADbnqrUIWnQBonK-nFd6QSz7-QsDGfBiK2-vP_q9WKCPy7HBbfBiiNAajHPB381eaUlOiQAYlM0an6A8ImiRjX7Mydx9YAF2yXsk-tgQl6hyrH448A/s320/022.JPG" border="0" /></a>DS2GF was on decorating detail and she did a wonderful job. The gazebo on the deck was adorned with Christmas balls aplenty....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBjxafsnU_5FHeXMvGE8QDzx0yfVmFZklRpPKytI7C7J73P3hKtnx6doRDw6_Ri0-JLMp8rS_IUG2XzG17NNZz-ePMVGwY-3LOY1gLsiz3JrraYQJ0xqgawRpOMl1QOMXIpu1/s1600/017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666492014788720802" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBjxafsnU_5FHeXMvGE8QDzx0yfVmFZklRpPKytI7C7J73P3hKtnx6doRDw6_Ri0-JLMp8rS_IUG2XzG17NNZz-ePMVGwY-3LOY1gLsiz3JrraYQJ0xqgawRpOMl1QOMXIpu1/s320/017.JPG" border="0" /></a>DH and she put up and decorated our 9 foot Christmas tree...very nice..this is a prelit tree but I don't believe we plugged it in :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXXBlb4MKzMZw1gUqhaeeQsSvmdWndcyG4vzdfslb3aAXmHh-LdLgGGOJaaaorEOnd3JPUYl4wITy2sPaGwq6u6Py_kogP__AAXMBdkvvkFMguO8PGi1aWcX9NvAfSeXVXiPWC/s1600/015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666492014508968242" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXXBlb4MKzMZw1gUqhaeeQsSvmdWndcyG4vzdfslb3aAXmHh-LdLgGGOJaaaorEOnd3JPUYl4wITy2sPaGwq6u6Py_kogP__AAXMBdkvvkFMguO8PGi1aWcX9NvAfSeXVXiPWC/s320/015.JPG" border="0" /></a>A few folks sat in the sleigh for Christmas pictures...these are two of my friends from work. Actually J is a fellow CT tech and is engaged to B who I worked with at a perdiem job. She is an ER nurse. They are a lovely couple and I am thrilled they are getting hitched.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvX61xIYoj9Qw26L80BTD-pui-J66C0i1nAToxTN-CAhvYdRGt8ZiRyBIKOJhLZdJ02gzm6IKYkboQ_9ZLb5m6pM84NWMli6_QHdSqnxvmcYGVaqyeOfMT3RiqycncZoAWmPy/s1600/013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491537479132946" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvX61xIYoj9Qw26L80BTD-pui-J66C0i1nAToxTN-CAhvYdRGt8ZiRyBIKOJhLZdJ02gzm6IKYkboQ_9ZLb5m6pM84NWMli6_QHdSqnxvmcYGVaqyeOfMT3RiqycncZoAWmPy/s320/013.JPG" border="0" /></a>I made very very cute melted snowmen cookies. I have a better picture somewhere and will add it in when I locate it. I am not sure why these would be Christmas cookies as he would not melt. SO I thought PERFECT for Christmas in July....(first picture is the added in one)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JuWzKv35OGDg4B_-QDgDwYg2CqLjuKQHY5_f3iPxG95Z_OaLAF9rgLYGwO2hTUgP15R8haYdKuu_8jmw7KMQhyLIAW68Nd39lFvgw17vIpli_tIYc8Z6ZRyblKzFb7MsaQAM/s1600/cookies.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JuWzKv35OGDg4B_-QDgDwYg2CqLjuKQHY5_f3iPxG95Z_OaLAF9rgLYGwO2hTUgP15R8haYdKuu_8jmw7KMQhyLIAW68Nd39lFvgw17vIpli_tIYc8Z6ZRyblKzFb7MsaQAM/s320/cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667168241602765730" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-pyOk4VeTB1D41ppS6ECOSRKLvuzILlaha8Q9IuepqHWdWiDEP2X6t52jfbOd23vtNECXjkD31-KdBi7ymAApA6aUHXjJIaiKBevMOP2iqOUG3U9lyqTJvNjE6t6V4g1Q3WT/s1600/011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491518623888674" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-pyOk4VeTB1D41ppS6ECOSRKLvuzILlaha8Q9IuepqHWdWiDEP2X6t52jfbOd23vtNECXjkD31-KdBi7ymAApA6aUHXjJIaiKBevMOP2iqOUG3U9lyqTJvNjE6t6V4g1Q3WT/s320/011.JPG" border="0" /></a>Ahhhh....DS2 and the aforementioned GF. She came to our family in January and will be staying :) They are a great couple and once again as with the newly married , we are blessed with this great pairing...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SOLtgzI3-dRSsa2gFES3Wo-Wsj0-LDqATMtbJ26lBLMLMwt_a3FotwXju3KroiTI0-kRYeYGCnBlCPbdUwBKn_w0rycnw5bpJuA0pop2RaQXxp91tMRc99e7cLfSzOvXTBl6/s1600/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491501854476674" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SOLtgzI3-dRSsa2gFES3Wo-Wsj0-LDqATMtbJ26lBLMLMwt_a3FotwXju3KroiTI0-kRYeYGCnBlCPbdUwBKn_w0rycnw5bpJuA0pop2RaQXxp91tMRc99e7cLfSzOvXTBl6/s320/007.JPG" border="0" /></a>Two more of my friends, from work. They were good sports climbing in and posing for pictures. both J and G are fellow techs. They make the work experience so much easier...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5knXtzwMtpVHBXX1GiQzol_1kdRVj9afg79lJqm5Tn0077EP0ejCz7Bqa64a0ZqUb9ugP1n0nf-mDVjq9mOB8a4TG1r3lc1jNqfMCuObCGKDUJjX4d-v48Zysq9mZ1BWN2gF1/s1600/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491496161929026" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5knXtzwMtpVHBXX1GiQzol_1kdRVj9afg79lJqm5Tn0077EP0ejCz7Bqa64a0ZqUb9ugP1n0nf-mDVjq9mOB8a4TG1r3lc1jNqfMCuObCGKDUJjX4d-v48Zysq9mZ1BWN2gF1/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /></a>Guess I couldn't decide which picture was cuter....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPa3RjQx2dADNaOPgLfwq2nXMNcYtNlIPEFQIDyNM-uigttENcLZ0iwvYv7FkkY34-SWlzSULb6ZPv1vKl63rqr0mg-Gh1XQGiWjzOQ8Ki5z-Vug_YlW_-fIaob2akbSVSGLb/s1600/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491494658837010" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPa3RjQx2dADNaOPgLfwq2nXMNcYtNlIPEFQIDyNM-uigttENcLZ0iwvYv7FkkY34-SWlzSULb6ZPv1vKl63rqr0mg-Gh1XQGiWjzOQ8Ki5z-Vug_YlW_-fIaob2akbSVSGLb/s320/002.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />So backtracking, when the sleigh was being finished up DS2 thought it looked like a great place for lounging. We need to reattach the appliques as it rained and they fell off and then weathercoat the whole thing. We will be putting it out the lawn in about a month's time....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQP3iUiUC2GBRLPOi52VzEZS2KlLxl1pKutHHxCQqfG-GQ_MulOjJ1BW_YckNM8nKHrurAstAAqgtW943x6Mv5xrCnupjDyyP3M8br2Wb34k1Gf55ugRTLjr9Y5eZhhUxnITuh/s1600/038.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491066528012802" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQP3iUiUC2GBRLPOi52VzEZS2KlLxl1pKutHHxCQqfG-GQ_MulOjJ1BW_YckNM8nKHrurAstAAqgtW943x6Mv5xrCnupjDyyP3M8br2Wb34k1Gf55ugRTLjr9Y5eZhhUxnITuh/s320/038.JPG" border="0" /></a>Wanted a picture of the red pleather upholstered seat<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbsyTXTfNILr54TDjgf0XrFCWZnKwniW-xSyYUlvKaGowleE75KTyimq2wTsrd0DgmiylGzyPYJB3aFh-1lUnrXtpQ8NEK7yyepdngFFrQBWL3VtOe3ZlYrVXo9KzEfYVSBSL/s1600/023.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491058844086866" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbsyTXTfNILr54TDjgf0XrFCWZnKwniW-xSyYUlvKaGowleE75KTyimq2wTsrd0DgmiylGzyPYJB3aFh-1lUnrXtpQ8NEK7yyepdngFFrQBWL3VtOe3ZlYrVXo9KzEfYVSBSL/s320/023.JPG" border="0" /></a>I love the back, DH designed this change to the original instructions to make it fancier<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJgCOMrhFWu4J-dJ8yCgaZFMw_5zm4v9xtHpriq7noBtDCFYXFbjvlGpQjlWN29lN8atHyuKpkV6Awdf72DNOiG0V-wT-JYuJHfxwlTKJxF4Shofn_Wh1UzCWlsTcwrFsCG6i/s1600/021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491051981038866" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJgCOMrhFWu4J-dJ8yCgaZFMw_5zm4v9xtHpriq7noBtDCFYXFbjvlGpQjlWN29lN8atHyuKpkV6Awdf72DNOiG0V-wT-JYuJHfxwlTKJxF4Shofn_Wh1UzCWlsTcwrFsCG6i/s320/021.JPG" border="0" /></a>Don't know why but I just like this shot<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGw8S0acE9zrJf-kAiYoRnnRak0UApsn5WWuUK_wM0KG43wyKCVCnz-RwfL0YC9nJVjHmiQX2aF91NtNeAXxCKglRJ0Y9dPdK876rpUjUHAfgmBTQ_FEv8g9X0tQrZfI1GGxJR/s1600/012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666491046010012178" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGw8S0acE9zrJf-kAiYoRnnRak0UApsn5WWuUK_wM0KG43wyKCVCnz-RwfL0YC9nJVjHmiQX2aF91NtNeAXxCKglRJ0Y9dPdK876rpUjUHAfgmBTQ_FEv8g9X0tQrZfI1GGxJR/s320/012.JPG" border="0" /></a>The wood appliques after being spray painted gold<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0umruei_M-Qkd-WCywD9AaLKefWZa14QE-_3NFlabGaXHMI9n8tHPp5KtCYsUb-tMPzeocp0eH53EbjWBjsiraVaIqNSKZ77BN4vYWqIreLf98y-sC6LZihGY6DMj1c1k8vpo/s1600/023.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666490530127813394" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0umruei_M-Qkd-WCywD9AaLKefWZa14QE-_3NFlabGaXHMI9n8tHPp5KtCYsUb-tMPzeocp0eH53EbjWBjsiraVaIqNSKZ77BN4vYWqIreLf98y-sC6LZihGY6DMj1c1k8vpo/s320/023.JPG" border="0" /></a>This was during the Tour and these looked like a bunch of helmeted riders. I loved that these bolts ended up looking like studs when in place<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDIcRB5v4H2p5-g57ABRVkZzxDYIA-_0NrZukdcmtON-PGLvlUeAf5BCuonhiN5KFKwho5LQDoC0G7w-wLw0DZqHY0GWoV5hmN7ChYcnK5AtEQ_7fjc1qSdjZxvlr3I_snYGx/s1600/025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666490525871540178" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDIcRB5v4H2p5-g57ABRVkZzxDYIA-_0NrZukdcmtON-PGLvlUeAf5BCuonhiN5KFKwho5LQDoC0G7w-wLw0DZqHY0GWoV5hmN7ChYcnK5AtEQ_7fjc1qSdjZxvlr3I_snYGx/s320/025.JPG" border="0" /></a>Ahhhhh, the seat<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVm7kjSo2WzLft6fKq4J-BOtyKsOfpHyKfK0DUCdWYOJysIGePB9Yo4whq_FP2BQVBXeP86Dvf9SgNoHGrfucAO4K9pENIPnfR48mGVEuq4Vf8RfP9qY0vCbnuZC-g9rLxLVP/s1600/009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666490510547351586" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVm7kjSo2WzLft6fKq4J-BOtyKsOfpHyKfK0DUCdWYOJysIGePB9Yo4whq_FP2BQVBXeP86Dvf9SgNoHGrfucAO4K9pENIPnfR48mGVEuq4Vf8RfP9qY0vCbnuZC-g9rLxLVP/s320/009.JPG" border="0" /></a>The runners, looked like Santa made a quick landing and got stuck<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgLKWGgmvwTFo5E1i_o6hrlbK-2e_ktyfxFY9fnRIhCCVZx9rhdqhuI4seatKckitn9_ZoLEXHM3uVIhVmVVNasF4ob1hx8ZPjvA3W0Vn5FIDmUSv5Q39g5hVi6EATD1MlrtIp/s1600/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666490504801465586" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgLKWGgmvwTFo5E1i_o6hrlbK-2e_ktyfxFY9fnRIhCCVZx9rhdqhuI4seatKckitn9_ZoLEXHM3uVIhVmVVNasF4ob1hx8ZPjvA3W0Vn5FIDmUSv5Q39g5hVi6EATD1MlrtIp/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We decided to take the dogs to the beach on day, unfortunately still to early to let them wander off leash but we will go back...They had a great time.</p><p>It was a grand surprise that Phineas went into the water. This is a puppy we would get run over by a vehicle rather than step in a puddle. He was barking at the ocean and daring the waves to come back. He will be the main reason we take another ocean field trip before it gets too much colder.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWRKVFGYYsX8LPKzdeOXkhXck69vycOIRZ1Ni3qjySbmpLiRKiJGjh9OtdxBsgkqHBeSQLPT2JHUEu5pewE2PoDMXCZqPf8Y_DmPc9l1TqpcxJJlTSJxYq4tChxWPH4BsyoZOm/s1600/036.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666494456867215138" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWRKVFGYYsX8LPKzdeOXkhXck69vycOIRZ1Ni3qjySbmpLiRKiJGjh9OtdxBsgkqHBeSQLPT2JHUEu5pewE2PoDMXCZqPf8Y_DmPc9l1TqpcxJJlTSJxYq4tChxWPH4BsyoZOm/s320/036.JPG" border="0" /></a>Puppies running not quite full force but close. Oliver , far right, isn't even touching ground<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzTw9l9wngoBH6acBf-Dt3opmlXrQk5J7cCeiu24h_BRhN-mlGM7VRrXqBt0LXmIjeeC65GGZ-d7IAmLQ2hO62POZQN-lLnP8iWcxuGjLEwX7auMFkVaqUExrnIp4Gq_ZytnI/s1600/042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666494446883389042" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzTw9l9wngoBH6acBf-Dt3opmlXrQk5J7cCeiu24h_BRhN-mlGM7VRrXqBt0LXmIjeeC65GGZ-d7IAmLQ2hO62POZQN-lLnP8iWcxuGjLEwX7auMFkVaqUExrnIp4Gq_ZytnI/s320/042.JPG" border="0" /></a>This a jetty which we normally walk the full length but at a point there is ocean on both sides and it would have been a great temptation for the puppies...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_lVbBMgr6sBer-8g5JTUt5Kw6ouHQgt8p01D56Zg8Lwx5JE7g4ToXUdfLYlmnVfZ3mWCKBAFiRNARAFbHkZsw4SBrPrxecyGj10tnMS1uxfrxLR8__HJaqcVaiwrwWBN9c8t/s1600/035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666494032852290674" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_lVbBMgr6sBer-8g5JTUt5Kw6ouHQgt8p01D56Zg8Lwx5JE7g4ToXUdfLYlmnVfZ3mWCKBAFiRNARAFbHkZsw4SBrPrxecyGj10tnMS1uxfrxLR8__HJaqcVaiwrwWBN9c8t/s320/035.JPG" border="0" /></a>The boys, DH looks great in that color...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFcvpGuQMkl3dI1_QE8bbhkXHLZPuu6FMG7y4ZN9EnROnApaQNbDl-kIkgeQ4t9wtBJ-NihETy_2GHlCGa-FXUQip0Kw1_qFKAr8iavPRERQDuhDSsYuHAStUjjbKk00QMTD0/s1600/018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666494017999616066" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFcvpGuQMkl3dI1_QE8bbhkXHLZPuu6FMG7y4ZN9EnROnApaQNbDl-kIkgeQ4t9wtBJ-NihETy_2GHlCGa-FXUQip0Kw1_qFKAr8iavPRERQDuhDSsYuHAStUjjbKk00QMTD0/s320/018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Years ago, so many years ago, I made several yoked sweaters for different children in the family. Those children are now having their own children. I had been quite busy in the months leading up to the wedding and now am trying to get caught up on knitted gifts. I have 6 toddler sets to make and here is the first. My nephew and his wife are both Marines. A year ago they had their first child , a beautiful tow head little boy, A,. I basically knew the name of the sweater designs but in this wonderful WWW world, I searched and found a source for the Ginger Original patterns. I scooped up quite a few which means soon I will find my old copies :) But anyways, A got this red and blue truck version. The hat has always been one of my favorite and I adore the pompom.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGtNp7Z28f1Msrt7Z4QD_t2wEEQpT3lbu5FiosB7YaTYsyv2yEVECAPy2_gY9aSMmLJGiZ_ayiSEuda07ByYGw1nfN9IWvVD9xlQ-EEnODjRcvBo6ESE8ADD-WRamArPwkBbg/s1600/014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666494009593023266" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGtNp7Z28f1Msrt7Z4QD_t2wEEQpT3lbu5FiosB7YaTYsyv2yEVECAPy2_gY9aSMmLJGiZ_ayiSEuda07ByYGw1nfN9IWvVD9xlQ-EEnODjRcvBo6ESE8ADD-WRamArPwkBbg/s320/014.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOk6QZfduIfDtb83EBXzB6fPXo2TEvw8orWdYJpGflnox3gh2coO9rCRlE7kUaoixG41B9BDL-CdFl1RJzox3yZhcb4JKOhhpLWRcTr1t-dWbVnzMRJF5XUr-CwrErwmXIV1Qd/s1600/document_upload20082-4_medium2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666673014728804834" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 239px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOk6QZfduIfDtb83EBXzB6fPXo2TEvw8orWdYJpGflnox3gh2coO9rCRlE7kUaoixG41B9BDL-CdFl1RJzox3yZhcb4JKOhhpLWRcTr1t-dWbVnzMRJF5XUr-CwrErwmXIV1Qd/s320/document_upload20082-4_medium2.jpg" border="0" /></a>The next set is for my niece's daughter, G. I have foregone the ribbing and done a picot edge. I believe there will be pictures in a few days<br /><br />Sheri, owner of The Loopy Ewe had a most fantastic idea. This summer she held Camp Loopy, from June15-Jul15, July15-August 15,August 15-Sept 15 there were assigned projects...the first was the Sedna shawl showcased in last post. The next project was to be cables,for feet, head or hands......the third was a project, any project using 800 yards minimum of a yarn. If all projects were complected in the time allotted the prize was a skein of Wollmeise and a pattern and this is what I received....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB24XSGY57Ax9iW5b0l7des9_p7KuElZTEzEwd6RCONznWzqhmaw1VetayVfEwZ0dVWiZSJwRXJnnn0KQ8Fj4wSklC2jPljofNZJ1ZDoG3sM7ybiDsep3PfZO7hSXGGggY80CL/s1600/010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666493996166758658" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB24XSGY57Ax9iW5b0l7des9_p7KuElZTEzEwd6RCONznWzqhmaw1VetayVfEwZ0dVWiZSJwRXJnnn0KQ8Fj4wSklC2jPljofNZJ1ZDoG3sM7ybiDsep3PfZO7hSXGGggY80CL/s320/010.JPG" border="0" /></a> I came a cross a cowl pattern I fell in love with, GYRES and this is yarn for three which will be gifted. I love this yarn and the pattern and will link to both after I review how...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZDb2J0sfCxyDNA-dD8Zg3SQir4Asm3b0dJ8q2B_hyphenhyphentKPp8kilnsBuM-Nyg6cyyq8lFagFZDTWfwAiyMLIFqrSEMv0R8AZI7GrJilK4RYvZWKM4RU4PjHeJAJQC737HiKP2N7/s1600/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666493991614549058" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZDb2J0sfCxyDNA-dD8Zg3SQir4Asm3b0dJ8q2B_hyphenhyphentKPp8kilnsBuM-Nyg6cyyq8lFagFZDTWfwAiyMLIFqrSEMv0R8AZI7GrJilK4RYvZWKM4RU4PjHeJAJQC737HiKP2N7/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://http//www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gyre">http://http//www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gyre</a><br /><br /><br /><p></p>I love WEBS and I love KNITPICKS almost as much. I spied this kit and had to grab it.Knitpicks Mittens Kit It contains the instructions and yarn for all six pair!!! That would keep one busy for a bit...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvN2DwQ-MH0Gt9KP0toIsv6TN4kgvX73xxX-0CVvY0gVmw9l0isab1HKDO35ntdSg5bDsynriLYC1Ud8Tn3dEovFIE3filJIVcQrj9yN-mu3AknAb5v1GX9WQ4b5wA-GoMS5j/s1600/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666493490301353138" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvN2DwQ-MH0Gt9KP0toIsv6TN4kgvX73xxX-0CVvY0gVmw9l0isab1HKDO35ntdSg5bDsynriLYC1Ud8Tn3dEovFIE3filJIVcQrj9yN-mu3AknAb5v1GX9WQ4b5wA-GoMS5j/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hurricane Irene hit the NE maybe two months ago and we were mildly involved. The area was heavily involved but this very old farmhouse and lot of land fared pretty well. We lost a few trees in the woods and many branches and parts of the fence and our power, lol but we fared so much better than most.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrYbqypnFbpsC3U018bDguvgGLgHJ6erJ6N4NYetLbK90Q8cgcbPAU5WCDZtKFa6zNFWikK-MmHDk0aEw4l22Qp4LbbxSO7YX3zKM-j8koxlFInBVB_DlsGSrQZNjaer-MTXY/s1600/014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666493471787751458" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrYbqypnFbpsC3U018bDguvgGLgHJ6erJ6N4NYetLbK90Q8cgcbPAU5WCDZtKFa6zNFWikK-MmHDk0aEw4l22Qp4LbbxSO7YX3zKM-j8koxlFInBVB_DlsGSrQZNjaer-MTXY/s320/014.JPG" border="0" /></a>This tree would bend waaaaaay over than straighten again. Next time we have a storm the top 15 feet or so are coming down :(<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5wMv7DJN7Udx9wpVEUST2VRyrTq9vsQNSoVRs9AiL9Zv84Q-jnOfWJioV4bDlQeK2woYVFNn6qAGNCtRx6U_Y7Oo3SFpKgAAzf-4N1i9xVsDKHs885O4GLOCcyJKY3uV5lN7/s1600/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666493460328100690" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5wMv7DJN7Udx9wpVEUST2VRyrTq9vsQNSoVRs9AiL9Zv84Q-jnOfWJioV4bDlQeK2woYVFNn6qAGNCtRx6U_Y7Oo3SFpKgAAzf-4N1i9xVsDKHs885O4GLOCcyJKY3uV5lN7/s320/007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihR3b_0Pnw5MsqDmGUy-dZbmYDAdo-MhiCYugXMo-fcwfA5zug1xTXeStegJtvVXsX0yDEOPDf1otOMkl7KdFtw8ku2FdFyis4xbZFi5IVoF8zd09Lcv6btRGFdpP5cj1lF_Hs/s1600/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666493449815852322" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihR3b_0Pnw5MsqDmGUy-dZbmYDAdo-MhiCYugXMo-fcwfA5zug1xTXeStegJtvVXsX0yDEOPDf1otOMkl7KdFtw8ku2FdFyis4xbZFi5IVoF8zd09Lcv6btRGFdpP5cj1lF_Hs/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></a>These trees also were bending much more than I would have thought possible but I couldn't catch it..<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ScKXFOoC0JckmGHzjiCjg7MFTc4q4FchBvMQogy1Ve-NccBVNwdqg3RFzPvjp4Iyo9p4P5c1fRwtLeBZgXF31TwYrCIQKkcVjx-Qm7vAPQPnZI1cboFtpsiZJD5rMYOppH-I/s1600/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666492953123303346" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ScKXFOoC0JckmGHzjiCjg7MFTc4q4FchBvMQogy1Ve-NccBVNwdqg3RFzPvjp4Iyo9p4P5c1fRwtLeBZgXF31TwYrCIQKkcVjx-Qm7vAPQPnZI1cboFtpsiZJD5rMYOppH-I/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Yep, we are jumping around a bit but trying to get this posted. here is my Project 2. The pattern is not well written but the mittens are worth the pain.<br /><br />I cast on July 25, ten days late and finished by August 15. They are Mondaro Cable mittens by Marit Saettern in Sweet Paprika Minuet. I fiddled with the top decreases leaving out many rows as they would have been a few inches too long. But they cover quite a bit of the arm as well and will be wonderful this winter.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieV9z01ZX5NunyMoF_rYA711yu0dUIFBsfNhsG0QrYQI0T3lWBw7vlgABf5Hy-6bL3pz8bEM3A2P6m4OxhMuVUYvswF89UaqYEGMCzB3UfgWwixUwa9Mh-rD2y0hphulYD7txB/s1600/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666492935444504322" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieV9z01ZX5NunyMoF_rYA711yu0dUIFBsfNhsG0QrYQI0T3lWBw7vlgABf5Hy-6bL3pz8bEM3A2P6m4OxhMuVUYvswF89UaqYEGMCzB3UfgWwixUwa9Mh-rD2y0hphulYD7txB/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Project three I decided on a cardigan. one month to utilize at least 800 yards is a feat, especially since I am not a monogamour knitter. CHloe and Spud FINGERING weight yarn, hmm, 1300 or so yads, I added in beads to the design and figured out I added in 880 beads!! I loved the pattern, I loved the beads and am silly enough to think I will knit this again.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOQayfk94QGacjD9cR2NPMeTyA_RrFpA6d2UTj6OoRA2Q5nFy4yOQOeshkdRF-ATfL-IPiG9RypIefm97QRpM00wmyg-34fLtarYKU93f686gVuy9kIXDKVmG2shi8_yNWFgC/s1600/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666492945223456834" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOQayfk94QGacjD9cR2NPMeTyA_RrFpA6d2UTj6OoRA2Q5nFy4yOQOeshkdRF-ATfL-IPiG9RypIefm97QRpM00wmyg-34fLtarYKU93f686gVuy9kIXDKVmG2shi8_yNWFgC/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /></a>The colorway is Shitake, a perfectly wonderful neutral. I adore this and will wear it often.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie76Y07NUq1ubkw8S_O8VTMt1eFIh4bR1ZCZab1S2AdlMHAciiP4yswq21ldsySs5NmQj9QY77cB8OfPE_ZSQthC_ndtHU8I6A0ELccUOJCSfPQMm_AN7U2rHtn1Ml5wimzNmE/s1600/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666493475383232482" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie76Y07NUq1ubkw8S_O8VTMt1eFIh4bR1ZCZab1S2AdlMHAciiP4yswq21ldsySs5NmQj9QY77cB8OfPE_ZSQthC_ndtHU8I6A0ELccUOJCSfPQMm_AN7U2rHtn1Ml5wimzNmE/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /></a>DS1 and his wife had decided to get a second kitty. DDIL came into the family with a very large, polydactyl slightly cantankerous cat, Morris. Morris, a beautiful orange tabby had some problems his entire life and shortly after the wedding needed surgery to remove part of his tail. It was learned at that time he likely had this tail issue his entire life(which they believed to be somewhere around 12) and it was want made him cranky. True enough for a short time he seemed to be enjoying his peeps and life. Enter new rescued kitty. Alexander Hamilton, who I just met, seems to have quite a bit of Coon in him. His mother was fostered, as best as one can foster a feral, during her pregnancy and gave birth to three kittens. The kind person taking care of her tried to get the kittens but an animal stole one, :( and she managed to get the other two. Wanting to rescue Mom also, she tried but Mom escaped and unfortunately was killed by a car. The two kitties were fostered and a surrogate Mom took them on. Enter DS1 and wife. They fell in love with this little boy and even Morris was starting to show the most minimal interest in his little brother. I wanted Hamilton to have his own place so knit this cat bed, extra large, figuring Morris would day join him in it. I knit a beret for Morris, not wanting him to feel left out. Before I could gift the kitties, Morris suddenly became ill and had to be allowed to go to the Rainbow Bridge. The vet determined his age was more likely 18-20 years old. Of course DS and DDIL were devastated and this little black cat took on the responsibility of trying to help with the hurt. Morris is gone only 10 days and Hamilton is accomplishing his goal with great success. He is playful and cuddly and knows who his peeps are and appreciates a good game of catch. Hopefully soon, he will feel comfortable in the bed and sleep many hours there.<br /><br />I doubled worsted wool to make it heavy. Prefulling it was 34 inches or so across and 11 and a half inches tall. I choose colors DDIL likes and that would coordinate with their livingroom. The rusty color I chose as it was the color of Morris and I wanted to see a picture of him in the bed n the future. That won't happen, but someday I will tell DDIL why the orange color is there.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUo5_-8KBHvm8JznDPioEh09lvknt6LWgO7ExUHUrhKjqrjuq-Y-77qlMdCRb2MB0H7WvLmfcrxx69RMaSa_VZWtzsGeKJE9libvVF5nhvtUqn61qbifTybgDMPeKWsJ8pzvRk/s1600/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666494469058883650" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUo5_-8KBHvm8JznDPioEh09lvknt6LWgO7ExUHUrhKjqrjuq-Y-77qlMdCRb2MB0H7WvLmfcrxx69RMaSa_VZWtzsGeKJE9libvVF5nhvtUqn61qbifTybgDMPeKWsJ8pzvRk/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /></a>After fulling, the height is 6.5 and the diameter is 21.5 DS2 wondered what was going on with the Shrine to the Ice Tea...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJIiVIUcYtfNiZWrfTIh69tpJFOjqD-RuFDeGCoerC2PYx-3BXVkPDWJJIn-xzSSdK8g1ueTS0SOJywC1IelfZ4-i1ARORzWZ9H87Q9jKZExwZ5xpezc-RTupj89PPmAzV0G7/s1600/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666494472752508306" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJIiVIUcYtfNiZWrfTIh69tpJFOjqD-RuFDeGCoerC2PYx-3BXVkPDWJJIn-xzSSdK8g1ueTS0SOJywC1IelfZ4-i1ARORzWZ9H87Q9jKZExwZ5xpezc-RTupj89PPmAzV0G7/s320/007.JPG" border="0" /></a>Annabel and Artemus both loved it so I will have to make another. Their scent is part of what is keeping Hamilton from claiming it as his own<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEica6mOKthSbr_Y2zLHDUa_RgIWg_fRhyybC5Ha5luhs_XlFux025ynqFm8SiYfGL8MY1VxyaA5RoEJNqiKbuyoj6rVFMPc56c4vwPRW6zCE4ul_X9c9xNGYgkwa73duH-PMbfv/s1600/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666494634519255682" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEica6mOKthSbr_Y2zLHDUa_RgIWg_fRhyybC5Ha5luhs_XlFux025ynqFm8SiYfGL8MY1VxyaA5RoEJNqiKbuyoj6rVFMPc56c4vwPRW6zCE4ul_X9c9xNGYgkwa73duH-PMbfv/s320/002.JPG" border="0" /></a>7 month old Alexander Hamilton<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWK3pG7cwhvLhQ8576MkBrQpx2-Irj2GkV2dNxX98qFJxNw43MgfTl_7Rlk9XdInktPCbmwkcyf10qpnWvf2imAHVq9SxGMc0dRQ5MBA07ndi1EzQFHJp81S91S6tQQ12GC5E/s1600/hamy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWK3pG7cwhvLhQ8576MkBrQpx2-Irj2GkV2dNxX98qFJxNw43MgfTl_7Rlk9XdInktPCbmwkcyf10qpnWvf2imAHVq9SxGMc0dRQ5MBA07ndi1EzQFHJp81S91S6tQQ12GC5E/s320/hamy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667168228482689634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEr8UN7RGeUvK_rBpRnADMcB3VdoEsV3rMIiEqtFPykFnHepDrmPCfaX34I-s8GKoZ-sF1_RWQkep9y-Q7dqFS0t-vHHGDJoFOLoAC872SvFp6du74JIGnvpO0wqzAMT8Dw0C/s1600/shaylin.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEr8UN7RGeUvK_rBpRnADMcB3VdoEsV3rMIiEqtFPykFnHepDrmPCfaX34I-s8GKoZ-sF1_RWQkep9y-Q7dqFS0t-vHHGDJoFOLoAC872SvFp6du74JIGnvpO0wqzAMT8Dw0C/s320/shaylin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667104324638348194" border="0" /></a><br />RIP Morris the Cat<br />So that is it for now....I will try to be more chronological in the next post. Hoping for once or twice a week.<br /><br />Keep warm, tell your family how important they are...<br /><br />Hi Mom<br /></div>Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-50009798387753049712011-10-22T21:05:00.000-04:002011-10-22T21:06:15.669-04:00Give me a minuteI am redesigning the page then an update...I will get it organized at work tonight and then add pictures Sunday night. Lots happening. LOTS of knitting getting done. SOME home improvements....you'll see, there will be lots to read...Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-15811705277413877522011-07-12T23:06:00.009-04:002011-07-13T05:47:13.072-04:00Shawls and Sleighs, must be Snow Soon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwHtPWnZcuGyuFFK1OftEw87VuocHjFfI5qXbo3nTcfOSTPjolNy_GwB9sfWhphUQwAu57RXW9cvtSTTOuPYNVYLWILoECH029s4OwZEjxUAw8OuBHX6Wu7Swmb44bT5qQ1eD/s1600/004_medium2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628743351075369330" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwHtPWnZcuGyuFFK1OftEw87VuocHjFfI5qXbo3nTcfOSTPjolNy_GwB9sfWhphUQwAu57RXW9cvtSTTOuPYNVYLWILoECH029s4OwZEjxUAw8OuBHX6Wu7Swmb44bT5qQ1eD/s320/004_medium2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This was Project One for Camp Loopy. Project Two can be cast on this Friday and must be gloves or mittens with a cable. I have chosen Rococo. I cannot for the life of me remeber how to do links so will study that later tonight and correct this issue, :). But that said, isn't she lovely?? She is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sednas-shawl/">Sedna<br /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />DH and I love to go to <li><a href="http://jordans.com/About%20Us/Store%20Locations/Avon/Colossal%20Clearance%20Center.aspx/">Jordan's Furniture</li></a>and walk around their clearance room which is the size of a football field. We oftentimes find great things. This mirror is the top piece to a hallway bench and mirror set sans the bench. There is a tiny scratch in it, It is 3.5 feet or so by 4.5 feet high...or so. We plan to hang it in the entrance hallway and add a few coat hooks. (We didn't even know it is what it was,lol)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPRHe9NVA6HpfU20yQxU5svi9IPM_6siYQJUliyJmh5M5lzfjIXYzcRKBk7Prb-rgNl5GapYL6VSkvF5_9_SOFYcnNUunOCNvlvHvXcVu20b82MBJVCsfOC2lGza92Rgc7ZOS/s1600/268010_1921887129292_1305489811_31801951_4067310_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628668063873503154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPRHe9NVA6HpfU20yQxU5svi9IPM_6siYQJUliyJmh5M5lzfjIXYzcRKBk7Prb-rgNl5GapYL6VSkvF5_9_SOFYcnNUunOCNvlvHvXcVu20b82MBJVCsfOC2lGza92Rgc7ZOS/s320/268010_1921887129292_1305489811_31801951_4067310_n.jpg" border="0" /></a> We went online and looked for some hooks and found this silly man. I love him!! He has two coat hooks and a hat hook. We got two to see how they will fit and all and make sure the coats hanging from them will not overburden the mirror. I would love to put two more but time will tell. But he just makes me smile.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2ZLTdtyjw9yZ2ri-hRoLWf5aGFVOv8MkqN-HwNygUOl_NahlfIVfEZ9LgqTOeo4JVo33bUYYFaWwLdo7qx6CdEO-e0iN0OB7oybu6Ey6hILIJjtIUqky-82FTYNJYOSgt64t/s1600/269169_1921888569328_1305489811_31801952_6148326_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628668067804556178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2ZLTdtyjw9yZ2ri-hRoLWf5aGFVOv8MkqN-HwNygUOl_NahlfIVfEZ9LgqTOeo4JVo33bUYYFaWwLdo7qx6CdEO-e0iN0OB7oybu6Ey6hILIJjtIUqky-82FTYNJYOSgt64t/s320/269169_1921888569328_1305489811_31801952_6148326_n.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Last December, we had to cancel our Christmas Open House due to inclement weather so being a New ENglander and always trying to outsmart the weather, we are having a Christmas in July Barbecue in a few weeks. I have always wanted a sleigh on my lawn and what better time to build one then in 90 degree heat? LOL...it is called a <a href="http://www.thewinfieldcollection.com/product/5310/Reindeer_Sleighs/">GIGANTIC SLEIGH<br /><a href="http://www.thewinfieldcollection.com/product/5310/Reindeer_Sleighs/"></a>, likely because the reindeer meant to go with it are NINE FEET tall, lol. The sleigh will be 8 feet by 6 feet by 4 feet. We are making it extra sturdy so two people can sit in it for a picture. I ordered red pleather to upholster the seat. The plan will be to put it on the front lawn come holiday time and I wanted the upholstery to hold up. It was fun cutting it out, not so much sanding it and noqw I get to prime it. The exterior will be a deep red, interior a deep green and I think I have decided to make the runners black. DH keeps saying gold but I am thinking black.<br /><br /><br /></a><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-wuIRlc68meA0q0SA8LVGmbRNLrARdAiuXWCJ8q5Y8sfFC008Fc4Lfe8vAKvhNYpPGblZzFGEaWwfv6Ad8E3JF-1Cmy5NbPlj6ZQ0Akhd-j3YuaX2FmeraHVwn2ixQURA_1Z/s1600/271046_1920357051041_1305489811_31799201_5153446_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628668068465883986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-wuIRlc68meA0q0SA8LVGmbRNLrARdAiuXWCJ8q5Y8sfFC008Fc4Lfe8vAKvhNYpPGblZzFGEaWwfv6Ad8E3JF-1Cmy5NbPlj6ZQ0Akhd-j3YuaX2FmeraHVwn2ixQURA_1Z/s320/271046_1920357051041_1305489811_31799201_5153446_n.jpg" border="0" /></a> it took a little time to get this first set of patterns taped to the board as it came in two piese, but once done and traced it was easy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0OAKtiaDR-YArS5qrotgfusqWCqq55fCPb1TEb9i5o4D6L27VZD0smAdwMyxbNdKPuS3LkuUEqnrB_DxNk7uWa1TtH8YB1tGvdjW86EJt6lIN5GT1_1LR8wIDpU67MyBno0f/s1600/267451_1920362651181_1305489811_31799225_1656831_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628668073969145410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0OAKtiaDR-YArS5qrotgfusqWCqq55fCPb1TEb9i5o4D6L27VZD0smAdwMyxbNdKPuS3LkuUEqnrB_DxNk7uWa1TtH8YB1tGvdjW86EJt6lIN5GT1_1LR8wIDpU67MyBno0f/s320/267451_1920362651181_1305489811_31799225_1656831_n.jpg" border="0" /></a> This was the first runner being cut.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKn4_9Lw9CkbMLZapviQRtAuRgQ8N6e05jWAfzDpZCiRE-UDHEz-faxm5DX3smtTw6PoskNMvJLCuQjJTajgoqbXyauHwY3LHT08Tg7A9-wXOClgsf_dVxCVzeZRS5TK7jbX5j/s1600/268155_1920363171194_1305489811_31799229_437569_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628668190567666690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKn4_9Lw9CkbMLZapviQRtAuRgQ8N6e05jWAfzDpZCiRE-UDHEz-faxm5DX3smtTw6PoskNMvJLCuQjJTajgoqbXyauHwY3LHT08Tg7A9-wXOClgsf_dVxCVzeZRS5TK7jbX5j/s320/268155_1920363171194_1305489811_31799229_437569_n.jpg" border="0" /></a> The second all traced to be cut.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2xA3lJsP_9E2yjcVeT7GcJVklUeCbkAHGnfhPXFpBr1NLtMCozLVc5VLCZztOHhtGaCnvzUetV4Pyt6E6LLTTe2isZrGhgnMZFkT3Ixx6kXQKSGTxHufyPTPonh21eBd1dJI/s1600/281224_1920362971189_1305489811_31799228_2560884_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628668200105759602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2xA3lJsP_9E2yjcVeT7GcJVklUeCbkAHGnfhPXFpBr1NLtMCozLVc5VLCZztOHhtGaCnvzUetV4Pyt6E6LLTTe2isZrGhgnMZFkT3Ixx6kXQKSGTxHufyPTPonh21eBd1dJI/s320/281224_1920362971189_1305489811_31799228_2560884_n.jpg" border="0" /></a> For scale, the sleigh sides took up nearly the entire sheet of plywood 8' x 4'. </p><br /><p>There will be pictures of this process of building a sleigh. Strange things I do 'eh?</p><br /><p></p><br /><p>Hi Mom..Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-63373784250876362832011-07-09T13:16:00.006-04:002011-07-09T14:57:23.958-04:00I Have Been BusySometimes I wonder where all the time goes to. I don't spend a lot of it sleeping, should spend more of it at the gym, work a fair amount of it....then I post here and see my pictures of home, animals, family, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">WIPs</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">FOs</span> and think ,"AH HA!! THAT is where it has all gone,"<br />My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sedna</span> Shawl has been done for 10 days and I am just blocking her. Not ever being a shawl wearer, I am not sure what will become of the lovelies. I am determined to learn to wear them!! ANOTHER PROJECT,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">lol</span>... <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Anyways</span>, she is sport weight yarn which made some of the beading a little tough, but has bead along the top edge as well as the angled sides and throughout the crocheted edging. I like her very much.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBbXrmejgS3Vt-FvK0diYxPyUvPhhJ531NNvujibZNDO48-uswMdMcHNFMxF6XUG1yPbJBOgQzGRS5e4aflbOC6QM0uDBOBJADuNG_jdJgapOIoNbCSImrgvcD2uiNT1Ihoif/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBbXrmejgS3Vt-FvK0diYxPyUvPhhJ531NNvujibZNDO48-uswMdMcHNFMxF6XUG1yPbJBOgQzGRS5e4aflbOC6QM0uDBOBJADuNG_jdJgapOIoNbCSImrgvcD2uiNT1Ihoif/s320/016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403191905483922" border="0" /></a>Having three colors of one row a piece striping was a bit tangled at times, but it all worked out<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GoGOtQFwNnE9bebXbnso3WFnQbswYZohTto4xZfEkpHb-5K6xdQ5KWBZjnkzjthQukQI3Gstu7pnek1tEyF9Ps_VfRNV9kQgUxE54ZDvKLYqeqrjlSkaeohS5xVt3dBUfgPz/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GoGOtQFwNnE9bebXbnso3WFnQbswYZohTto4xZfEkpHb-5K6xdQ5KWBZjnkzjthQukQI3Gstu7pnek1tEyF9Ps_VfRNV9kQgUxE54ZDvKLYqeqrjlSkaeohS5xVt3dBUfgPz/s320/013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403189609969442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0TMbURp5qMShU3Wqtep_uDeE_EZ5g057SgUuVi62UWnvMSr6hNamtJoWJiTiqssqA3YNvE8xCmsFrKO9-sHtfQm8HXXTKs4JhXTAfEJxAdrYEE-q4be4cRolH1eKyBfcSzwm/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0TMbURp5qMShU3Wqtep_uDeE_EZ5g057SgUuVi62UWnvMSr6hNamtJoWJiTiqssqA3YNvE8xCmsFrKO9-sHtfQm8HXXTKs4JhXTAfEJxAdrYEE-q4be4cRolH1eKyBfcSzwm/s320/012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403170482409330" border="0" /></a>She is still resting outside, I will bring her in shortly and let her nap on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">guest bed</span> til tomorrow.<br /><br />Our Christmas Open House was cancelled due to weather this past December and I decided we would beat the snow and have a Christmas in July, much decorating and projects in the works. However, it seems much of my family has plans that weekend, :(, oh well, there will be quite a few folks, still, but I still have family members who have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">not</span> seen my home. Another time...<br /><br />But I had been holding off replanting the flower boxes til now. The rain knocked off a lot of the white blooms last night but they will be back. I wanted Christmas <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">colors</span> and think I achieved that quite nicely.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjos6rWUYZSpfjdfdwHJ8eCqO1oNasb8SaPvnP-h7M53goFR7Jh4a_B5oGx7uYVskEDJctpRFweV6iMfhFsx7R0gQXrtpvGW6CSxRVeHEk7HiW_vX6YuLnmRom5qa9fEtSJ-C97/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjos6rWUYZSpfjdfdwHJ8eCqO1oNasb8SaPvnP-h7M53goFR7Jh4a_B5oGx7uYVskEDJctpRFweV6iMfhFsx7R0gQXrtpvGW6CSxRVeHEk7HiW_vX6YuLnmRom5qa9fEtSJ-C97/s320/019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403651681495266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv1X4EhRkpFIGiKqchifjNyktlX2o1w3s3ouduUGmJM0MZ72aC0t084sV0XqLCm8uV480WqoWrZfqiEpkaD3bHfJOLGNTU4xdGZPq_itV4L9o3OvoEF1VkHs3pDvTSEe9CLbP7/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv1X4EhRkpFIGiKqchifjNyktlX2o1w3s3ouduUGmJM0MZ72aC0t084sV0XqLCm8uV480WqoWrZfqiEpkaD3bHfJOLGNTU4xdGZPq_itV4L9o3OvoEF1VkHs3pDvTSEe9CLbP7/s320/018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403643099323058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WtNpV_iLPK2zQi84YayNlJdkxkzgetyvFgxYkdG7q9iLoZ97KgW7NutpxfOmRt8vnTj99RAhwoixZqv24rIwyT7_ecAnYDXltNpKx5ThFG17R4hotMRscJD6ENF_IJ3jrRGd/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WtNpV_iLPK2zQi84YayNlJdkxkzgetyvFgxYkdG7q9iLoZ97KgW7NutpxfOmRt8vnTj99RAhwoixZqv24rIwyT7_ecAnYDXltNpKx5ThFG17R4hotMRscJD6ENF_IJ3jrRGd/s320/017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403637827526114" border="0" /></a>Here is the update on the Sunflower Shawl. the smaller version would stop here with three repeats of the center leaf panel but I am <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">forging</span> ahead for another if not two more repeats. The sunflower part is done so the sides are stockinette now and it will go quickly until the border. I love it though, the petals have amber beads and the leaves have green. The pattern does not call for beading but I am in a groove. DH thinks the beads going up the center leaf panel look like the riders in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">peloton</span>, lo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROSie8IM3ewbWFH6kXxWsL3WVdUFpUzjLDegre-kQAxEwZw1FTvaf0UViHxxd1IhWWAcRXWVFPhGlhu0KJYHwrg4ELy1kOwJNSCTxdnHFUxiThF5Nm6peD-o2HeYaB74qnx_x/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROSie8IM3ewbWFH6kXxWsL3WVdUFpUzjLDegre-kQAxEwZw1FTvaf0UViHxxd1IhWWAcRXWVFPhGlhu0KJYHwrg4ELy1kOwJNSCTxdnHFUxiThF5Nm6peD-o2HeYaB74qnx_x/s320/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403635038639138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9czTbi3KYFTaYq6Y3jsDLhyK26Xxqxhh710MBILPOx7-A1MeJ5Pfk9YdDtc31nUqpQpTJAHPNyVW5ue8grE1ZiuJ3cDWa-W8VpqQcPDaWODGoO-AxAmT9L1Uz5fmaYOB8kzRm/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9czTbi3KYFTaYq6Y3jsDLhyK26Xxqxhh710MBILPOx7-A1MeJ5Pfk9YdDtc31nUqpQpTJAHPNyVW5ue8grE1ZiuJ3cDWa-W8VpqQcPDaWODGoO-AxAmT9L1Uz5fmaYOB8kzRm/s320/010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403632127881186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1_LRJOUrg6QL-lAbbJl9RsOx29f9227AMYhbQ2KPd1xiQ4zbguFnmq1GcRYyGV_FK3u73v3Wg_0rqDXf-POc6kXMDb_1xq51cnCuRP41oYNlbFX87sC4_wqr1RH3ELWtB748/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1_LRJOUrg6QL-lAbbJl9RsOx29f9227AMYhbQ2KPd1xiQ4zbguFnmq1GcRYyGV_FK3u73v3Wg_0rqDXf-POc6kXMDb_1xq51cnCuRP41oYNlbFX87sC4_wqr1RH3ELWtB748/s320/007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403211205937906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYD00H39gjuqePNSsvSN0OdAAQ8wI5GPzsLHNQncpks4sIVJ9LV5ob4_-M9LwE4_Co58C-b5YRWpbISFbYBBDfW2yZRpcaLVAlDK1K_C-CViv3KeN3hf3wWLQWbLmq4p5g9IMc/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYD00H39gjuqePNSsvSN0OdAAQ8wI5GPzsLHNQncpks4sIVJ9LV5ob4_-M9LwE4_Co58C-b5YRWpbISFbYBBDfW2yZRpcaLVAlDK1K_C-CViv3KeN3hf3wWLQWbLmq4p5g9IMc/s320/011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403205761422770" border="0" /></a>OK just a quick update as it is a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">work night</span> and I have laundry and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">cleaning</span> to do yet. Oh I am also 65% done with my February 21 Lady and 95% done with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Aestlight</span> shawl, hoping both will done before the month's end. Just didn't want you all top think I have been slacking since the wedding. Off to trace patterns onto 4 x 8 foot sheets of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">plywood</span> for the sleigh I will build for the next Gala..see you soon<br /><br />Hi Mom, wish you could come, maybe we can figure it out.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-34830013788367374202011-07-04T18:44:00.006-04:002011-07-09T14:42:39.996-04:00Happy July 4th!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTjv9qTubri07KdcCLJH0lJPIi_eYOCGYiZYEJw_gJApnL-SCw8lpZuBdUCHS4X_kj6r5YdJ0MIXKcAxfjfH2Mmtcuy3PEF-I5jJ3_vHN2nuyvYn87YwWB2kkBjMxiZyI5-9w/s1600/thumbnail.aspx.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTjv9qTubri07KdcCLJH0lJPIi_eYOCGYiZYEJw_gJApnL-SCw8lpZuBdUCHS4X_kj6r5YdJ0MIXKcAxfjfH2Mmtcuy3PEF-I5jJ3_vHN2nuyvYn87YwWB2kkBjMxiZyI5-9w/s320/thumbnail.aspx.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625631976898989298" border="0" /></a><br />Happy July 4th!! A day, celebrated in the USA marking our Independence from the Mother land,lol. Yet, where do DH and I want to live , England or Ireland! Go figure, guess we return to our roots. This is the safe way to be this close to fireworks. Growing up in a firefighter family, we were not encouraged to attend firework displays. Too dangerous...but as an adult I have attended a few, but always looking out for the potential mishap. This year DH and I were home with the puppies and kitties. DS1 is married and spent the day with his wife and friends, DS2 is involved and spent the evening with friends and her family. Quiet time around here.<br /><br />When we were purchasing the house in Dec 2007, the inspector had mentioned the fragility of the stairs leading to the cellar, yes I said cellar, there are certain spots I can stand upright but poor DH has to walk like a troll. A few weeks back GF of DS2 was vacuuming his room and came to tell me she broke the power. The circuit breaker for that area had flipped and no worries, I will go reset it. I almost went through one of the stairs. We have been nursing the whole stairway for some time and finally it is time to replace it and get the cellar cleaned up. While we did build new stairs that will be here long after any of us, the cleanup is still to happen, but I am confident August will be the time.<br /><br />Here is the beginnings, three new stringers and the risers going up. DH does the figuring and cutting and I generally do the putting together after the stringers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgya-DzmxwPWQKu6if6ljQsr-WwUrkTtCD5jZ2QyLsAQmfFK2cgtsAg7GKGf4kohnlVUrShocSwd2_KziD0nWU2hNk0I75XShH-4-0MQKGHWsH1zHwZ9V7zad2F9SnSglZoFc/s1600/177.PNG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgya-DzmxwPWQKu6if6ljQsr-WwUrkTtCD5jZ2QyLsAQmfFK2cgtsAg7GKGf4kohnlVUrShocSwd2_KziD0nWU2hNk0I75XShH-4-0MQKGHWsH1zHwZ9V7zad2F9SnSglZoFc/s320/177.PNG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625633163625014882" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9jAtv6F-IcKmto_riJ-y20fPKrtJLg2Uc0t39b5mesHY3ccsvP9jkX5wNh4Vqyt0dHAjzX6OtcObvKaZH410aiGcYOFmMXDY2zPQCGUnFbcunTwj9BNKaywkg_HU5SmScmOW/s1600/176.PNG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9jAtv6F-IcKmto_riJ-y20fPKrtJLg2Uc0t39b5mesHY3ccsvP9jkX5wNh4Vqyt0dHAjzX6OtcObvKaZH410aiGcYOFmMXDY2zPQCGUnFbcunTwj9BNKaywkg_HU5SmScmOW/s320/176.PNG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625633148934485298" border="0" /></a><br />All risers in place, I thought I broke the screwgun, but it was actually a power driver, very loud but quite effective, lol<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwonUNgkFS4HY9wRUeQoMmIFHsmI5QijPkD1-uxfepaxeGJv5HgGX6ogFGYpnnwWQT_Tiey4ghBXX0p503oMub_m-9Um5RWOdnQaC-eo9uIDUY4V8KHj3rbbuEICHBh0t532SR/s1600/178.PNG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwonUNgkFS4HY9wRUeQoMmIFHsmI5QijPkD1-uxfepaxeGJv5HgGX6ogFGYpnnwWQT_Tiey4ghBXX0p503oMub_m-9Um5RWOdnQaC-eo9uIDUY4V8KHj3rbbuEICHBh0t532SR/s320/178.PNG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625633174160430770" border="0" /></a><br />The skeletal system, apparently under the old staircase this is where the coal was stored to be put into the stove, we found lots of small pieces after ripping out the old structure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-puX09VGYJ1yLyj4FFh8ZdQBoMBtY8hsmXuBbfTP_vYE61ppKS9ITVttLRwgOUzEMhBTUDuV8FEJCGffb54_to4-ECm5EpUL4cev7ZVBqK4m8DPn6TcnBnzlMlueVwsRMBqe/s1600/179.PNG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-puX09VGYJ1yLyj4FFh8ZdQBoMBtY8hsmXuBbfTP_vYE61ppKS9ITVttLRwgOUzEMhBTUDuV8FEJCGffb54_to4-ECm5EpUL4cev7ZVBqK4m8DPn6TcnBnzlMlueVwsRMBqe/s320/179.PNG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625633185790300386" border="0" /></a><br />Nickolas giving the new stairs a try, lol It is a field stone foundation home, primarily and is quite cool in the cellar so the dogs visited quite often.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGAVfrqAe9BHJaa89WRBitaEv5wLIZH9nkEluczpPgEbrK5Af8giR_8Lik7eSA1XC884e690QPILNjwwibYrGNwMkysXMX5jzFnBTqiiNa5w68Qq7lmIMbqPyJ7HwF6LTknk_/s1600/180.PNG"><br /></a>Nickolas is getting quite big, he is within pounds of Oliver but not as tall. He is one solid little guy though. This is 3y 7m Oliver on left at 77 pounds and 1y 9m Nickolas on right at 74 pounds. They are still so cute, and Phineas is every one's favorite. Everyone has said they will steal him from us, lol. Right just try!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERCCPw_4jXHGEiopsdEkTDznaaB53brjWYbVaJAIMO_JYeHz4Sp7x1D6dHcMpkXa0sseq9fliIwS4PZ743i_1V-hk9VwZxYYhZXNIz4cUp-IS_7KmrOUPhvFM90DRDN3Bpqq1/s1600/098.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERCCPw_4jXHGEiopsdEkTDznaaB53brjWYbVaJAIMO_JYeHz4Sp7x1D6dHcMpkXa0sseq9fliIwS4PZ743i_1V-hk9VwZxYYhZXNIz4cUp-IS_7KmrOUPhvFM90DRDN3Bpqq1/s320/098.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625632641548732770" border="0" /></a>There is lots of knitting going on. I finally joined a group to knit a project during the course of the Tour de France. I never watched this until becoming involved with DH who is a big cycling enthusiast though he has not been in the saddle for some time ....This is Sunflower Fields shawl(I will provide link later) by a Canadian designer. She is doing a series of TdF inspired shawls and I want to make them all. I am hoping to test knit one in the future. Her name is Natalie Servant, do look her up Ravelry. I am using Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in Smaller Yellow Ant and am adding green and amber beads. When I knot I am constantly looking for places to add bling. Might be my age, might be I am easily distracted by shiny things..<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yhRf7gPNfe5Pc_7hHVhh_A5vBH_5IZvmNwGQH5m9hXV57bKyBWGaBrsSsSC4uKy6i9KYFN1qmMY5uO4jcKlDOjFgspSjmqiEd-xfSthCbaaRLdPDAo2IPG-0Pbo4dvXls4Ui/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yhRf7gPNfe5Pc_7hHVhh_A5vBH_5IZvmNwGQH5m9hXV57bKyBWGaBrsSsSC4uKy6i9KYFN1qmMY5uO4jcKlDOjFgspSjmqiEd-xfSthCbaaRLdPDAo2IPG-0Pbo4dvXls4Ui/s320/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625633527458430162" border="0" /></a>This is Sedna's Shawl, my first project for Camp Loopy. Sheri thought it would be fun to run a three month camp. Premise being, one month to complete and post a picture of three projects, meeting certain criteria, and then at the end be rewarded with a special kit containing Wollmeise yarn. How can you not participate. Note, the presence of beads again. LOL...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIFGuHx1slCCsjfiwaqydvm8y0fEW9ZHaDGciiipZPEPYE65fywsAq8w-WqGwYaoHcKwiubGgZkAxcUxYyO-jSf25s1fCN5ENve_6tlf261T-hhUCZZmvqJ1h6aXrpLCdBkW3/s1600/193.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIFGuHx1slCCsjfiwaqydvm8y0fEW9ZHaDGciiipZPEPYE65fywsAq8w-WqGwYaoHcKwiubGgZkAxcUxYyO-jSf25s1fCN5ENve_6tlf261T-hhUCZZmvqJ1h6aXrpLCdBkW3/s320/193.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625633520717908578" border="0" /></a>DS2 GF celebrated her 22nd birthday on June 18 so we had a little party for her. Never has anyone requested vanilla cake with vanilla icing in this house before!! I actually made a scratch vanilla cake with raspberry filling and vanilla frosting with raspberry frosting for the little flowery parts. The gigantic sprinkles were too funny to not use, after removing the orange and yellow ones as DS2 is allergic to the dye.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenF9qR_Xc_qGgx3TGZVJyttXkc8v-CCD0dYaV9N08xfcXSBo8qhjz6mdDkKwcxWnVJrEXxPw3jImCiKCYkmlutvX6JQFcE5CEcW1f0nKam83zDUsV7sEMf2F9mmGCyQofvkul/s1600/021.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenF9qR_Xc_qGgx3TGZVJyttXkc8v-CCD0dYaV9N08xfcXSBo8qhjz6mdDkKwcxWnVJrEXxPw3jImCiKCYkmlutvX6JQFcE5CEcW1f0nKam83zDUsV7sEMf2F9mmGCyQofvkul/s320/021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625632598938106802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2g0cKshJeIV_qZdPx_zhfSKsys-hG2lTGYNoqFp6_6zz7crwG2yu5HieIrG_x8O9KPk0rd2lwduffwneNRVpV_hvGOLasjOTpukAHkfYOn3Emsh3cH3Q_vDmphIJiIjR5pHnV/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2g0cKshJeIV_qZdPx_zhfSKsys-hG2lTGYNoqFp6_6zz7crwG2yu5HieIrG_x8O9KPk0rd2lwduffwneNRVpV_hvGOLasjOTpukAHkfYOn3Emsh3cH3Q_vDmphIJiIjR5pHnV/s320/005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625632600015976514" border="0" /></a>The very cute couple. Note she has put the ribbons into her hair. DS2 is colorblind, completely, yet managed to wrap her gift in her favorite color, yellow...awwww<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ayLNrgXWI_6eclhGzI6tuf9bNmz5elyZgWDy6N25swuYo5pwJfqDOBtVTY_1O9jC6ddug1kDml1TnpDAvxilrQrJSYKOsQnqU50zaL-yzl0rjFPXuGAmDkK3jtw22adTYfxn/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ayLNrgXWI_6eclhGzI6tuf9bNmz5elyZgWDy6N25swuYo5pwJfqDOBtVTY_1O9jC6ddug1kDml1TnpDAvxilrQrJSYKOsQnqU50zaL-yzl0rjFPXuGAmDkK3jtw22adTYfxn/s320/014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625632626635736642" border="0" /></a>So, another house project ticked , knitting getting done, until next time..<br /><br />Hi Mom!!!Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38014603.post-25245436467633853592011-06-19T10:00:00.009-04:002011-06-19T10:36:16.766-04:00Happy Father's Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn50Ubl1zTnqzFXCUtsPkQtWNNhQ-5id7bnRoLuNPETEMgOyRNDNJEfjtk9DxtyxUa4mxzvXoc65je2yrm05RnQ1C0Mpc803cA_eZBHZEjoTUVN1V8H9I36ETyfRsLx9QNLqA-/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp64%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A35%25253C745ot1lsi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619934860721671250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn50Ubl1zTnqzFXCUtsPkQtWNNhQ-5id7bnRoLuNPETEMgOyRNDNJEfjtk9DxtyxUa4mxzvXoc65je2yrm05RnQ1C0Mpc803cA_eZBHZEjoTUVN1V8H9I36ETyfRsLx9QNLqA-/s320/232323232%25257Ffp64%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A35%25253C745ot1lsi.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#cc0000;">Me and Dad and oldest brother Steven</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bHo2yCCY2uTSOY2CwvXjqFPQNCxpkLtMwa1ooWXuXPs_T1vk1OWavqExrnuDLGDK_gzt5rQJI2EOsdDSkAWNDxSPemmzupnXCIFn0t9JzfbrtpqhGeF7QmNpExnYtxT3A92d/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp64%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A35%25253B748ot1lsi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619934787556021618" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bHo2yCCY2uTSOY2CwvXjqFPQNCxpkLtMwa1ooWXuXPs_T1vk1OWavqExrnuDLGDK_gzt5rQJI2EOsdDSkAWNDxSPemmzupnXCIFn0t9JzfbrtpqhGeF7QmNpExnYtxT3A92d/s320/232323232%25257Ffp64%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A35%25253B748ot1lsi.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My Dad has been gone 6 years now. The time has gone so quickly and I am sometimes saddened by the things he missed. The additions to his already large brood of grandchildren and subsequently the newer additions of great grandchildren. The blossoming of my sons into fine men. The wonderful women they have chosen to be partnered with and most recently married to. He would refer to them both as "cute little numbers". My Dad passed before we bought our home. I believe he would have loved the fact we have a three story barn, 1.5 acres of land and animals. We did not have pets growing up, there were many of us,lol. He would think it was wonderful I climb the ladders and paint the house and tile the bathroom we ripped out. He would have enjoyed the deck we built and loved that I cut the boards at 45 degree angles and predrilled the holes for the screws in each one.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;">Mark,Steven, Me, Donna and DA being held by Dad (first 5 of 11)</span><br /><br />He would have beamed with pride when DS1 got first his Bachelor's and then his Masters degrees and clapped the loudest as his now wife followed with hers.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJ2Ao32hYffGObFkZqibvSx1_qE9EDOuD_EeasFbyqSdoAAUZPsQLQR3k5UFje5ruzh4-uFxy2Dmj_ynl2cbgPbStE1r7Enm1Jms5hKwc8j5__pnp50d-Z2nIif_HWC6nvPig/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp63%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A363232ot1lsi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619934729408105682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJ2Ao32hYffGObFkZqibvSx1_qE9EDOuD_EeasFbyqSdoAAUZPsQLQR3k5UFje5ruzh4-uFxy2Dmj_ynl2cbgPbStE1r7Enm1Jms5hKwc8j5__pnp50d-Z2nIif_HWC6nvPig/s320/232323232%25257Ffp63%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A363232ot1lsi.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;">Mom,DS1 Ben and Dad (ben's Jr High Grad, 12years old)</span><br /><br />He would think it an honor DS2 picked as an emblem on his High school ring the firefighter insignia for his Pa. He would be there next January when DS2 walks the stage and receives his bachelor degree.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMm04Ik2MUQVCxuTkTscFJpIZO8nMfdODK8dTw4MD8b6UdemTyWNiYPDVb9_Oilm91UEIzJbxDEGIkXP9PxvxsmU9uJVXiBvnYd-Repr0y1c0vt9xSVj8W4kuFcl1qiJgUtTk/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp63%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A3588%25253B6ot1lsi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619934670327429298" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 215px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMm04Ik2MUQVCxuTkTscFJpIZO8nMfdODK8dTw4MD8b6UdemTyWNiYPDVb9_Oilm91UEIzJbxDEGIkXP9PxvxsmU9uJVXiBvnYd-Repr0y1c0vt9xSVj8W4kuFcl1qiJgUtTk/s320/232323232%25257Ffp63%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A3588%25253B6ot1lsi.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;">Dad and DS2 Shamus 2 years old</span></p><br /><p>And he would have come for every Christmas Open House and event we have held.<br />I comfort myself knowing he likely attended all those events, watching from above, taking time out from his pool game to say ,"That's my family"...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkQRhVQa1Y77RGK33NhTPHvQM4uDBEOEj8F_y06uhO9-TmcksJmGD3jO4XYnFzz1OzDRW2nXbUt4EOEoBnKwOMDyNmkP53S0cnKHYko_74dZ2hFrrBzT5frdDYjpBleRkkn1v/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp64%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A363259ot1lsi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619934946412877490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkQRhVQa1Y77RGK33NhTPHvQM4uDBEOEj8F_y06uhO9-TmcksJmGD3jO4XYnFzz1OzDRW2nXbUt4EOEoBnKwOMDyNmkP53S0cnKHYko_74dZ2hFrrBzT5frdDYjpBleRkkn1v/s320/232323232%25257Ffp64%25253Dot%25253E2329%25253D629%25253D9%25253A6%25253DXROQDF%25253E232375%25253A363259ot1lsi.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I have many fathers in my life, husband, ex husband, father in law, brothers, nephews, brothers in law and I wish them all a beautiful day. Happy Father's Day.<br /><br />Hi Mom..</p>Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com1