From My Brain

Chrisney Parade

2009-10-31T13:04:00.002-05:00

Zac opted to march with his trombone for this parade. Typically for marching band he plays the baritone. There was some question as to whether he'd be able to play the trombone and march at the same time...he was :).

He's the trombone closest to the camera (jeans and black sweatshirt).

Marching Patriots - 2009

2009-10-25T18:04:00.001-05:00

dawnserly light

2009-09-03T12:40:00.001-05:00

So, work has installed motion-sensing light switches in many, many places around the building (break-rooms, restrooms, offices, etc.). Most of the time, these work just fine but occasionally I feel invisible because I fail to activate the sensor to turn on the light in an unlit area. Sometimes, when I do walk into a space and the light doesn't come on, I can just wave my hand in front of the switch and that triggers the light. Now, picture me walking into an office and the light doesn't come on...so I wave my hand over the switch, no light. So I exaggerate the movement to include my whole arm...still no light... now, I'm practically achieving lift off with all my flapping when it dawns on me (hehehe), it's a 'regular' switch and I actually have to switch the light on...

Hey, at least I amuse myself…

brrr.....

2009-01-15T07:52:00.004-06:00

Here's a little cold for you:

And if that doesn't seem cold enough, we can convert to Celsius:

Seattle Snow

2008-12-23T07:31:00.003-06:00

Marching Band - Semi-State

2008-10-25T21:18:00.002-05:00

This is the final performance of their season. Unfortunately, they did not qualify for State.

1Bag

2008-10-14T20:41:00.005-05:00

Pattern from http://www.iliveonafarm.com/1bag.html

Tuesday, Sept 16

2008-09-16T16:28:00.002-05:00

Well, Z had both his ingrown toenails cut out today...we just got back. The child talked through the ENTIRE procedure. The doctor and nurse were both in giggling fits by the time we were done. Z has still NOT STOPPED TALKING!

Just a little wind...

2008-09-14T18:37:00.005-05:00

http://www.14wfie.com/global/story.asp?s=9006467

Mt. Vernon is about 90 minutes west of where I am...

9/11

2008-09-11T11:03:00.002-05:00

Marching Band Performance

2008-09-06T20:58:00.002-05:00

Marching Debut

2008-09-06T14:53:00.001-05:00

Patience Rewarded

2008-09-04T18:44:00.004-05:00

On the needles again

2008-09-02T12:40:00.004-05:00

Here's my latest...

Pattern

Yummy, round goodness

2008-09-02T07:01:00.005-05:00

mmmmmmmmmmm! Homemade tortillas rock!!!!

Now I just have to figure out what neat stuff to do with them. The fajitas I planned didn't turn out so good. I tried to get some flank or skirt steak but my local store didn't have that cut. They did have something they called a 'breakfast steak' that I opted to go with. Even cutting against the grain, the meat was extremely chewy. Not very appetizing. Plan for next time, find/make a marinade and soak for a long time.

For the first attempt, I followed the recipe/directions exactly. Now, I'm ready to experiment. I think my first play date is going to be to add Lime juice to the dough and perhaps some chili powder. The possibilities... there is some neat ideas/recipes here.

Oh, I finally have a real coffee maker, thanks to DBF. He was tired of using the French Press or espresso machine. Actually, the espresso machine didn't get used that often 'cause we needed to buy the bulk coffee and have it ground properly. That coffee is much more expensive than we were willing to spend the money on regularly. Anyway, the machine is a hand-me-down but it works nicely. Now I just have to convince him that Folgers isn't good coffee. ;)

2008-08-30T10:28:00.001-05:00

when friends have gone

does love remain

we say goodbye

but hold our pains

our pains recede

and hope remains

the friends let go

released their pains

when friends have gone

and love remains

we say goodbye

release the pain

My next escapade...

2008-08-27T17:36:00.003-05:00

So, last time I just home-fried my taco shells. I think tomorrow I'm gonna make fajitas from scratch. Well, the tortillas anyway... the rest of the stuff isn't really a challenge. Anyway, I have a whole bag of Masa corn flour and am pondering the method in which I will flatten them. All the recipes call for a tortilla press but I'm just not willing to buy one. I'll probably just roll them out with a rolling pin or something. Now, don't laugh too much, this is a big undertaking for me. I'm definitely 'cooking challenged'. :)

Dinner

2008-08-20T17:21:00.001-05:00

Had some fun in the kitchen...

Note to self...

2008-08-17T14:20:00.005-05:00

When you put clothes in the dryer, it helps to actually turn it on. They just don't dry themselves.

First Day of School... Woo Hoo...

2008-08-12T21:58:00.006-05:00

So, Z started school today... as a freshman (I feel so old). Seemed to go down like a normal day...apparently he was late for a few classes 'cause he couldn't find them. Sounds like 'normal' freshman stuff to me.

He did have homework on his first day (much to his dismay). Nothing serious, just familiarization with the text books and stuff. Anyway, his German assignment was to practice the alphabet. Long story short, his alphabet is good (I guess) but his 'r' is French. The history, he attended a private school from Pre-K through 3rd grade and was taught in French. He didn't have an 'English' class until 3rd grade. He still has a unique take on the English language to this day...which BTW I think is why he gets head-ucks and everyone else gets headaches. :)

Au Revoir
Auf Wiedersehen

I've been chastised...

2008-08-07T10:29:00.004-05:00

I'm told my fruit salad is probably kinda yucky by now and I needed to post something new... :)

but there is nothing new to post.. We had some pretty wicked winds here two nights ago... B's parents had a tree fall on their house. (cell phone pics so there kind of grainy). There doesn't appear to be a lot of damage to the house (one window was broke) but there was a shed structure between the tree and the house that was pretty much demolished... Oh, no one was injured either.

and the opposite of eeewwww!!!

2008-07-17T18:29:00.002-05:00

eewww!!!!

2008-07-14T19:58:00.004-05:00

my yard has been invaded by the yuckies...!!!

From my Sis...

2008-07-14T11:36:00.002-05:00

Email from my Sister this morning... too funny/cute to not share:

B=my BIL; A=my nephew; E=my niece

"Well my work computer won't log on yet so I figured I'd take the time while waiting to tell B's story. So B took A and E to their respective places this morning. When dropping E off they saw a motorcycle which E immediately keys in on and starts saying "mocycle" (repeat 101 times). Well this particular rider did a wheely and took off. So B says "Yes there's a motorcycle but the rider's being a Jacka**". Well E of course went from saying "mocycle" to "jacka**" (also repeat 101 times!)! And to make it better it was right as they were arriving at school so she was repeating it on their way in! (I'm rolling!!!)"

Ups & Downs

2008-07-14T09:03:00.002-05:00

Down: Lost my job
Up: I can get a suntan now

Down: My back has a sunburn
Up: I don't have to wear a bra unless I go out

Down: I've been cooped up at home all week
Up: B took me out yesterday afternoon

Down: Spent money we probably shouldn't have
Up: I got to spend some time alone with B

aarrghhh!!!

2008-07-09T18:53:00.003-05:00

Day 3 of unemployment - I'M BORED!!!!

This really sucks... and what makes it worse I was called for a possible position today, in Indianapolis, 3-hrs away!!! I offered to telecommute...or, if it was still open in six months (and I still didn't have a job) to try me again, having to move would really SUCK though!!!! As Z says - Why can't there be any good jobs in here?!?!

Senior Moment????

2008-07-08T18:47:00.003-05:00

So... I just sent my son to get the mail. He did then turned right around to go back out again. When he came back the second time he was kind of freaking out.

Z: "I think something is wrong with me. I keep forgetting stupid things."
Me: "Like what?"
Z: "I just left the keys at the post office."
Me: "So... you went and got them, no biggie."
Z: "No, I really think something is wrong with me. I left them in the mailbox, and left it open!"
(of course I am having a hard time not laughing out loud by now)
Me: "It's OK... I do that kind of stuff all the time."
Z: "No it's not. I don't!"

Anyway, I think he's really worried... poor kid.

Now This is my Kind of Weather...

2008-06-30T19:53:00.001-05:00

This I could live with for a while...

80 degrees, breezy, sunny but not too much, cloudy but not overcast...

Got one of them...

2008-06-28T15:00:00.004-05:00

got one of the boys hanging laundry...

(phone video, so it's fuzzy but you get the idea)

Wee...

2008-06-27T20:36:00.001-05:00

This may be our first 'real' storm of the season. The contrast of the clouds and the speed in which they blew in was astounding.

oops...

2008-06-25T17:45:00.004-05:00

this is what happens on Z's first day on his new bike (free... woohoo!)

At least it wasn't his face ... :)

About the bike, B was driving me home from work and I saw the bike (and another and a washing machine) in a yard with the sign 'free' so I stopped... There was some minor maintenance to it (B took care of it) and we had to air the tires but other than that it is a seems to be a decent bike. Z is quite happy 'cause we have had to retire his roller blades (he wore them out).

Tuesday, June 24

2008-06-24T14:03:00.002-05:00

So, my son is making himself something to eat (yay). As he's reading the directions (yay)... he has to ask me "Is a conventional oven the microwave?" (not yay)

It's funny about the generations. I remember (and am often reminded) of a time when I was about the same age as DS, having to call my mother and ask how to heat up the spaghetti sauce because the microwave was not working.

Guess it's true... what goes around, comes around.

Saturday, June 14

2008-06-14T08:27:00.002-05:00

BEFORE

AFTER

Same bush, different season

Sunday, June 8

2008-06-08T16:01:00.007-05:00

Ack!!! I've been domesticated!

So my mom says, "At least the boys can help you with this."

Here is how that conversation went:

Me: So you gonna help me with this?
ZA: I don't know how to do it.
Me: Me neither, I've never done it before.
ZA: Well, it should come naturally to you.

WTH!!! Needless to say, we had a conversation about that! What a turd! :)

Friday, May 23

2008-05-23T20:03:00.003-05:00

Woo Hoo!!! All fixed up

(before, temp, perm)

Unfortunately, the tooth on the right is looking grey so it's likely that we will have to crown that one too, eventually.

Saturday, May 10

2008-05-10T06:32:00.001-05:00

So... my men have gone out hunting, does this mean I have to 'gather'?

And, if hunting is supposed to be a sport of quiet and stealth... why do they make sooooo much noise getting ready? Shouldn't they be practicing or something?????

Thursday, May 8

2008-05-08T19:24:00.003-05:00

Here are some videos of Z's final concert of the 8th grade year. The first link is of him in jazz band. The other two are of the whole band but you cannot see him, the trombone section is in the back...

1. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7249509746282805059&hl=en
2. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6748716537395966249&hl=en
3. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4602642860990654622&hl=en

Sunday, May 4

2008-05-04T08:48:00.001-05:00

"I don't think there is very much difference between Extreme Sports and Extreme Peril."

said Z while watching something on TV...

Thursday, May 1

2008-05-01T08:57:00.001-05:00

Here is Z's 'during' photo... he has a temporary cap now and we expect the permanent one to be here in 2-3 weeks. When the perm cap is placed, both front teeth will filed as necessary to 'look the same'.

Sunny, sun, sun

2008-04-26T17:22:00.003-05:00

Definitely spring! I got a sunburn on my feet while sitting on my front porch knitting.

Saturday, Apr 26

2008-04-26T08:29:00.002-05:00

Must be spring. I had dreams about wonderful, fresh fruit. Peaches, cherries, apples, grapes, strawberries, nectarines, kiwi (and some that I'm sure I just made up). I woke up craving a fruit salad... mmm...

Monday, Apr 21

2008-04-21T08:56:00.003-05:00

We've just been rocking and rolling this past week... it's been fun.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/Maps/US10/32.42.-95.-85.php

We had another 'feelable' aftershock last night/this morning, it was a 4.5 (prelim) and actually woke me up. B was awake already and Z slept through it.

For me, this was a more 'normal' shaker, just a few seconds and more of a jolt. The first one we had was long, 30-40 seconds, and was a rolling, wavy type.

Gotta love those technical terms...

Sunday, Apr 20

2008-04-20T10:12:00.004-05:00

I don't want to be a person who doesn't trust anyone...but I don't want to be so gullible either. Why do people make it so difficult?!?!?!

Friday, Apr 18

2008-04-18T05:17:00.003-05:00

We just had an earthquake... http://www.14wfie.com/Global/category.asp?C=132057 fun, fun, fun.

It's been many, many years since I've felt an earthquake. Loma Prieta was the last one and this was nothing compared to that.

Wednesday, Apr 16

2008-04-16T14:22:00.002-05:00

This is what happens when you land on your face...

And who landed on their face you ask... well that would be Z of course. He decided to pass out on Monday in gym class and, in true Z form, he landed on his teeth. He always lands on his teeth. Anyway, after the trip to the dentist it was decided that he will need a root canal and a crown stuff... 6 weeks (and $643 after insurance) from now I hope to have an 'after' picture with pretty front teeth.

Friday, Apr 11

2008-04-11T16:00:00.006-05:00

It's springtime!!! We had an 80 degree day yesterday and a night of tornado watches & warnings. WeeHaw!!!

I mowed (lol, the kids mowed) the lawn last weekend, along with all the neighbors. Now, I have beautiful purple flowers in my yard and I don't want to mow over them...

They are all over the front yard, I don't know if you can see them in the pictures below...

Monday, Apr 7

2008-04-07T08:04:00.002-05:00

Monday, Mar 31

2008-03-31T09:46:00.003-05:00

:::sigh::: haven't checked in for awhile. I'm just busy with life and very happy.

My Babies...

2008-03-21T10:47:00.003-05:00

Z is spending spring break week with his dad in TX. I was able to visit with the rest of my ex step-kids while Z was packing. It was such a wonderful few minutes!!!

Sunday, Mar 9

2008-03-09T11:49:00.002-05:00

Why does everybody else pronounce the word headache as such but Z pronounces it headuck. It may be a more accurate description but it makes me chuckle every time he says it. I think he really truly pronounces it that way, he's not just playing.

Saturday, Mar 8

2008-03-08T10:11:00.003-06:00

Just a picture post today:

You can view more here.

Tuesday, Mar 4

2008-03-04T10:23:00.000-06:00

How many can you get correct?

A Think Test

Sunday, Mar 2

2008-03-02T14:05:00.003-06:00

psssstt.... I have a secret. It got up to 70 degrees today... I cannot believe it. I have all my windows and doors open. YAY!!!

I also had a surprise visit from my sister (ex in-law) and her husband. We all went to breakfast (Z and I walked there and met them at the restaurant) and they had a birthday gift for Z. Zac was happy. He really likes them too.

Friday, Feb 29

2008-02-29T13:59:00.006-06:00

31% NORK

OK... for the record, I'm a NORK (nerd + dork). Not a geek.

Wednesday, Feb 27

2008-02-27T15:26:00.002-06:00

Sunblock

2008-02-26T14:49:00.000-06:00

Tuesday, Feb 26

2008-02-26T08:23:00.003-06:00

That's it...!!! I'm officially sick of cottage cheese. I will have to go back to the FF yogurt. Haven't had that in a while, it actually sounds good.

Cabled Hat

2008-02-24T19:35:00.003-06:00

Done...

Sunday, Feb 24

2008-02-24T09:18:00.004-06:00

It's snowing. It's not supposed to be snowing.

OK... I'm knitting another hat (surprise surprise), anyway I'm playing with cabling and I really like what I have but I cannot figure out how to start the decreases for the crown...

Friday, Feb 22

2008-02-22T10:25:00.007-06:00

My favorite picture.

This was the view I walked out of my house to one morning. It felt like my grandmother reaching out to give me a big hug.

Monday, Feb 18

2008-02-18T08:01:00.004-06:00

Woo Hoo... my phone stays on Slow Time...!!!

For those that don't know, I live in the Central time zone and work in the Eastern time zone. It's always been a challenge with my cell phone because, depending on which tower it received the signal from, it would show the time for that zone. Some phones have a setting where you can shut off this type of automatic updating but my old one didn't. I don't see where the new one has it either but it also doesn't update automatically...

See, it's the little things in life that make me happy!!!.

EDIT: I take it all back... the time has changed, it just takes longer. grrrr!

DUH!!!!

2008-02-15T12:37:00.003-06:00

OK... so I got my new cell phone in today (mid-morning). I haven't activated it yet, I was letting it charge first. I keep checking it to see how the charging is going and I keep wondering why there is no indication that it is charging. My old phone's battery indicator would blink while charging and, being the same brand, I kind of expected something similar. Well, here I am, 4 hours later, and it dawns on me. I never plugged the other end in.

Friday, Feb 15

2008-02-15T10:26:00.005-06:00

::::sigh:::: all the ice melted. No more pretty, sparkly plants. The snow is hanging around, I think there is some in the forecast for today but I really don't think we'll see any.

I've got two hats knit for the troops. I'll be sending those of to my contact Saturday. I'll try to remember to get pics of them to post, they are nothing fancy, just plain, black hats. If you don't remember, you can click here to see what I'm talking about.

Thursday, Feb 14

2008-02-14T13:32:00.005-06:00

So, they say the ice is supposed to melt off today. We're suppposed to get up to 45 degrees...
I don't see any melting...

I took a bunch more pictures, here are some of my favorites:

Huh???

2008-02-12T11:39:00.000-06:00

Take the Quiz

Tuesday, Feb 12

2008-02-12T08:43:00.000-06:00

Parenthood...

2008-02-11T20:55:00.000-06:00

I was reading a blog earlier and a comment was made by a daughter to a mother that maybe mom wasn't 'so crazy' after all. And then I started to think ... I started to find it amazing that our parents seem to get more 'sane' as we get older and I had to chuckle at myself. It was all a matter of perception, wasn't it. I mean no teen is going to think their parents are normal (at least not in front of peers). So it must be perception. Then it dawns on me (as I sit and relish my quiet time 'cause Z fell asleep early) it's not about perception. A parent is crazy when the kids are constantly around. It's only when the kids have their own kids that they join the ranks of the insanse (i.e. normal) and start thinking like their parents (i.e. crazy).

p.s. if this makes sense to you, you must be a parent :)

Monday, Feb 11

2008-02-11T19:18:00.000-06:00

So, we finally got some snow (and ice) today/tonight. Enough for early dismissal from school today and cancellation for tomorrow.

Z's comment...
"Winter's a little late, dontcha think?"
The boy is never satisfied... :)

These pix were taken early in the storm...later in the afternoon. I'll get 'after' images tomorrow.

Saturday, Feb 9

2008-02-09T10:30:00.000-06:00

The best measure of a man's honesty isn't his income tax return. It's the zero adjust on his bathroom scale. - Arthur C. Clarke

Thursday, Feb 7

2008-02-07T13:35:00.000-06:00

I must be in the middle of "that" week 'cause all I want to do is eat chocolate and drink coffee...

Wednesday, Feb 6

2008-02-06T20:29:00.000-06:00

Musical Inclinataion

Tuesday, Feb 5

2008-02-05T08:50:00.000-06:00

There are a few places wishing to 'knit for the troops'

http://whirledpeas.livejournal.com/716236.html

AND

http://www.theshipsproject.com/home.htm

There is a link at the above to 'approved' patterns.

I can knit... but they also have crochet and sewn patterns.

Superbowl...

2008-02-03T21:00:00.000-06:00

I'm torn...

I'm a Patriots fan... I really am.

but I'm really happy that the Giants (and Eli) won the game. I supposed I would have been equally happy if the Pats had actually one but yay for Eli. He has been put in Peyton's shadow all season and I glad he has emerged. It was actually a boring game until the last quarter... And that whole 1-second cluster... stupid.

Sunday, Feb 3

2008-02-03T19:05:00.000-06:00

Saturday, Feb 2

2008-02-02T15:04:00.000-06:00

Just in case you missed it, Punxsutawney Phil says we're in for 6 more weeks of winter.

Z is down with a strep-like ick. He has been moaning and groaning (like a man) since yesterday morning. We had to miss his solo performance/competition this morning. He was awarded a gold medal last year as was really looking forward to earning one again.

I finally got my new yarns in and my stash management stuff. I'm excited to start. I've been playing with my 'test' yarn and I think I've come up with a cool scarf pattern. We will just have to wait and see. It should be a fun design.

This is the color palette Z chose for his blanket:

Here's a sneak peak of the new design...

Thursday, Jan 31

2008-01-31T07:41:00.000-06:00

Thought for the day:

If winning or losing is all that matters to you, you've already lost.

Wednesday, Jan 30

2008-01-30T09:03:00.000-06:00

The storms that blew through last night were much worse than anticipated. Fortunately Z and I (and all my immediate friends here) are fine, but I am honestly stunned at the ferocity of the whole thing. We had winds gusting at 60mph (70mph to the west) and moments of intense rain. I happened to be driving home through the gust front last night and was shocked by the intensity of it. My wipers were useless. The rain was horizontal and the winds cause the blades to skip. There were times when I truly thought something was going to come down on my car. Even after that, I didn't realize how bad it was until reading the news online this morning. There are 3 deaths being attributed to the storm and an unconfirmed report of a tornado 1 or 2 counties west.

slideshow

Blown Away

2008-01-29T18:21:00.001-06:00

OK, not really but it wasn't for the lack of effort on Mother Nature's part... wowie! I couldn't put on my windshield wipers 'cause a) the rain was horizontal and I didn't need them and b) when I did try the wind would get under them and cause skipping. The temp dropped from 58 when I left to come home to 42 when I got home, 20 minutes later. The weathermen are saying this may turn into snow before midnight. Crazy, crazy weather.

Oh and Z's reaction??? "There's a storm?" He's still stuck on Guitar Hero. I guess that's good because normally he freaks out. Now he's sitting on the couch doing origami...

EDIT TO ADD: Two hours later, it is 28 degrees... Still quite windy. Did I mention it's crazy crazy weather?!?!?!

Tuesday, Jan 29

2008-01-29T12:50:00.000-06:00

6o degree high during the day + snow forecast for overnight = nasty weather in between...

so far it's just been rain and wind but the tornado watches are slowing moving east...

The Moon

2008-01-28T10:19:00.000-06:00

You are The Moon

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Monday, Jan 28

2008-01-28T09:11:00.000-06:00

OK... the answer to the mysterious picture is this:
Z took this picture with his cell phone. He was at a zoo and took this picture of a bear. However, the plexiglass reflected everything to what he got was the silhouette of the bear and the reflection of the two other kids. We both thought it was pretty cool.

Sunday, Jan 27

2008-01-27T18:39:00.000-06:00

Feeling a bit better. My headache finally went away.

I've been practicing a lace pattern for a blanket. I've also discovered that black yarn is not a good color for practice, you cannot see anything, so I switched to blue. Anyway, Sherry I'm ready...

Saturday, Jan 26

2008-01-26T19:23:00.000-06:00

I'm sooo tired. Went out Friday night and was out late. (I'm too old to do that, it takes too long to recover now-a-days).

I have purchased (online and in store) a bunch of yarn and stash management stuff. Now, as I play with my store bought stuff, I am anxiously awaiting my shipments. Have I ever mentioned that I have no patience?

I actually played Guitar Hero last night. It was rather fun. I was skeptical and didn't think I'd enjoy it. Glad I was wrong.

Did I mention...

2008-01-25T07:27:00.001-06:00

just how gosh darn proud I am of my son?

Honor Roll and Guitar Hero

2008-01-24T20:24:00.000-06:00

Z was very pleased with himself today, he found out he made the Honor Roll at school. We celebrated by purchasing Guitar Hero... Of course, I made him finish his homework before he could play (duh!). He's kind of surprised that I know some of the songs on it... heck I may even be a 'cool' mom :)

The heater is temporarily fixed (again). The service guy thinks it might be a fuse or something and has to order/get a part. He thinks he will have it in by tomorrow afternoon and will install it at that time. I really just want to be warm, is that too much to ask.

Finished the black & white scarf (after frogging it once). I picked up some sock yarn so I'm going to experiment with socks. I've decided not to knit the sweater for myself. I know me too well and I would a) make a major mistake in it somewhere; b) take so long to finish that it wouldn't fit; or c) even if I did do it all correctly, I wouldn't wear it. So there is really no point in spending that kind of money ($75 for just the yarn) on something I wouldn't use. KWIM?

Well, here's to going to bed and hoping the heater stays sorta fixed through the night.

Oh... here's a cool picture. See if you can figure out what it is.

Thursday, Jan 24

2008-01-24T05:52:00.000-06:00

brrrrrrr...my heater is not working again!!!! That figures, currently the temp. is 16 but the wind chill is at -10.

Frogged it

2008-01-22T20:47:00.000-06:00

I un-knit my doggie sweater. It just wasn't working. I will have to review some of the other patterns I found and go from there. I will definitely use one with a picture...Meanwhile, I picked up some yarn to make another scarf. This one will be black & white instead of brown & cream. It's really a quickie knit, I should be finished with it by tomorrow night.

Here's a picture of Miss Kitty for you viewing pleasure.

Tuesday, Jan 22

2008-01-22T05:47:00.000-06:00

Woo Hoo!!! More snow for us. This time there was enough snow (and ice) for a 2-hour school delay. Of course, that means I received a txt msg at 5am telling me that. Oh well, I would have been up in another hour anyway. Cannot wait to tell Z there is a delay. He was royally peeved last time that our county was the only one without a delay or anything. I wish I had a delay but it's still off to work for me...

I finished the back part of the doggie sweater and have started on the front/collar. It's still not looking like I'd think it should. We'll just have to wait and see. I'm really anxious to get shopping for yarn for my next projects. I actually have real things lined up.

Monday, Jan 21

2008-01-21T14:38:00.001-06:00

<<<whine>>> I want to go home and knit. I don't want to be here at work. <<<end whine>>>

OK... all better. I had an up and down day on Sunday. My Patriots won (yay team!) but my Packers lost (waaah). I managed to get a lot done on my sleeveless doggie sweater. The pup isn't legless and the sweater is supposed to have arm holes but it isn't looking very promising so far.

I have had more requests for scarves, one like the brown one only in black/grey/silver and the other like the picture but in different colors. I'm kind of excited. Now you can see why I want to go home and knit.

I'm also going to start trying to design my own stuff... I'm excited...

Scarf Completed

2008-01-19T20:37:00.000-06:00

Here is the finished product:

The difference in the coloring is just from the flash or the lack thereof.

Saturday, Jan 19

2008-01-19T09:56:00.000-06:00

You know what my favorite thing about Friday is (aside from the fact that it's Friday)? I get to actually shut off my alarm clock...my electric alarm clock. You see, I have to differentiate between electrical and biological. Now, you are probably thinking I have a cat or dog that wakes me up. If you are, then you are forgetting I have a son. For some reason, the child wakes up at 5am on the weekends. That's ok though because he doesn't come wake me up until 7am, usually. Occasionally, I don't get a wake up call until 8am but that's only when I've growled at him the night before. Of course, getting him up at 6:30 during the week is nearly impossible!

Anyway, last night he had pep band (for the high school varsity basketball) and he had a friend come over to spend the night. So now, I have two (young) teenage boys in my small little house. The house is fine, but the fridge is too small. He still came in to wake me up at 7am???

Oh well, today is Saturday. It's a beautiful sunny day so far. However, it is only 12 degrees (F) so I don't think I'll be outside much. I have taken some work in progress pictures of the scarf I currently have on my needles. I should be finishing it this weekend.

I have three pictures. The first is a whole shot, the second is a close up without the flash, and the third is the close up with the flash. I did the close ups both ways because the flash kind of picks up the slight shimmer in the frilly brown. If you click on the photos you will get a better view.

OK.. so I still can't really figure out this whole layout thing...

Friday, Jan 18

2008-01-18T06:27:00.000-06:00

So I was eating dinner the other night with my son (almost 14yo) and we were talking about taxes-I had just received my W2. I knew I was going to get a nice refund so he was getting excited (wii's, nintendo ds's, new games, etc.) and I had to explain to him that we were not going to just 'blow' it all. He sighed and said "I suppose you are going to get Pampers."

:::::long, confused pause::::::

"What!?!?!?!" says I.

"You know, Pampers." and he starts wiggling his fingers at me as if that will clear everything up.

"huh???" still looking at him funny. "Ohhhhhhh, you mean pampered (manicure, pedicure, etc.)." of course I hadn't even thought of that yet but what I great idea.

Thursday. Jan 17

2008-01-17T20:31:00.000-06:00

Well, the day is almost over for me and I am glad. The day itself was actually good, we had snow and it was beautiful. I got to play a little. Of course, all the snow was melted off by the time I got home from work but it was fun while it lasted. Oh, and just in case you are wondering, the pictures don't really have anything to do with the text, I just like them.

I had an adventure with my furnace yesterday... it didn't want to work but we got it all fixed up and running again. That's a very good thing because it is supposed to get really, really cold this weekend. It'll be a good time to really get some knitting done. I should have a finished scarf by the end of the weekend, that means a photo.

I have decided that I will tackle the sweater from yesterday's post. I just have to decide on the colors I want, get the correct yarns, and get the supplies I need (i.e. the correct size knitting needles). I was thinking I would do a deep purple for the body and lime green for the accent color. OR royal blue with a different shade of blue for the accent... such decisions. I guess it really comes down to what yarn I can get. First, the scarf then the Dachshund sweater.

Baby Blanket

2008-01-16T12:06:00.000-06:00

Here is the baby blanket I knit for my niece. I started when my sister (holding the blanket) told me she was pregnant. Well, the baby is now 16 months old... it took me a while :).

I have also knit a bunch of hats for my friends for Christmas but I neglected taking pictures. I can see now that I will have to do that in the future. I am currently knitting a scarf, then I will be working on a doggie sweater (for a Dachshund) and then back to the blanket/afghan for my son.

Hats were my first attempt at actually following a written pattern and I started with a really easy Rolled Brim Hat. Since I can pretty much knit that pattern in my sleep now, I guess it's time to move on to something more challenging. I really like this sweater and there is very little sewing involved.

First Post

2008-01-16T09:03:00.000-06:00

Well, I guess it's time to jump on the bandwagon and get my very own blog... The funny thing is, I really don't like writing and I really don't like writing about me. We'll just have to see how this goes.