Too Cool

My Dad is so cool. How cool is he? He is so cool that he finished my #19 dbl-pointed needles for me:)
I wasn't quite sure how I was going to get the ends like I wanted them but he worked his magic with the lathe and voila!
Now I have no excuses for not making that Urchin Beret I mentioned months ago! I am going to use Cascade Magnum.

Vacationing

Just got back from Nelson, BC. It's a great place full of heritage buildings, funky shops and interesting people. It's also where my parents live and I had a great time visiting. Took in biking, hiking and canoeing with them. My first trek into town to find the LYS was a bit disappointing because both were closed. *Note* Don't go on a Monday. Had better luck the second time around but was shopping with my Dad and he is not into yarn like I am. LOL. I did manage to pick up a few things.....a gift for a friend, some nice Debbie Bliss Cashmerino and some LanaDesignsKnits Allhemp6 for making a bag.

modern times

Well, let me say first of all, hats off to the women of a previous era. I can appreciate the hard work that went into what is now a simple task.....Laundry! My poor hands are red and raw feeling from wringing out the wash. At least I didn't have to actually scrub it clean on a washboard and feed it through the wringer! Though a wringer would be handy right now.
My front-load washer that I (USED to) Love is now not spinning out at the end. This is one of the reasons 4 years ago that I decided to splurge on a new washer. That and the fact that it uses less energy and water than my old style one. I called Repair Guy and he saved me a call-out by suggesting that the floor was 'sprung'...what's this ? Well! At 2000 rpm these suckers really move the floor! After months of vibrating it's socks off...the floor actually lifts from the joists and is no longer supportive. Sort of like when your bra sags out. Useless!
So, we replaced the floor. Nada! Still not working. Guess I'll call Repair Guy again:(
Now I have two options for hanging the wash out on the line. Open the window to access said clothesline and allow 3 million mosquitoes to invade my space.....or invade the space of the mosquitoes by going outside and risking 6 billion mosquito bites, blackflies, west nile, swine flu...oh, ok not swine flu but still...
I guess option 3 would be to use the dryer in the house but that is for the dead of winter.
OK, 2 it is. Shall don proper mosquito attire....long pants, long sleeved shirt and a bug net over my head. OK, move along, move along. Nothing to see here.
LOL.

Tuff Socks

I finished my Dad's Tuffy work socks and I am now working on a pair for my step-mum. Since I didn't have enough of one colour, I decided to do stripes. What do you think? Cool or what?

sick again

Here I am, Sick again! I am miserable and not worthy of your audience. I cannot believe I have not posted ANYTHING! for over a month!!! The last three weeks have been trying at the least. Disheartening also. I wish that people would pay attention to policies at work and not wear/use fragrances. I may not be in the state I am now.
Well, I am tired of lying down but my energy level sitting upright is limited so I will be brief. I have just read Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minute's' and it was a really good read. She always has such controversial topics. I have learned that I can knit lying down! LOL...who woulda thunk it? Haha.
Well the good news is I have time to knit...currently working on my Dad's socks. Surprise! I chose Ann Budd's Basic Sock Pattern again. It's the one I feel most Comfy with. I am using Briggs & Little Tuffy as they need to be tough socks for my workaholic Dad. I will be sure to get pictures (read: Evidence) of the event so he will Remember this time:)
Bad news is I cannot exercise! Getting worried about that but I know I need to rest right now.
Hope you got out to Vote.

Restless

I seem to have excess energy today or something. I am very restless and panic-y. Pacing...pacing...all day! Maybe I should go for a walk outside. Todd said lay off the coffee but I think it is not that. Cabin fever???
Tonight we are going to the Blues Club to see James Rogers. Here is a clip. Tried to just post that You-Tube clip but I seem to be techno-challenged. So, you'll have to click on the link.
I picked up Briggs & Little Durasport in Oatmeal and some B & L Tuffy in Smoke. Also got their patterns for Fine Socks and Heavy Socks. Guess I'm in sock making mode. I have completed one of Aaron's socks and am about to cast on the second. Still planning a felted rug.

April Showers?

April showers bring May flowers....hahaha...not if it's snow showers. Sigh. Oh well, I guess I still have more xc-skiing time.
Speaking of which, my ski yesterday was more like resistance training! Take one Sunny Spring Day, Fresh Snow and a set of Skis and there you have it. The snow stuck to the bottom of my skis and actually stacked up like high heeled shoes!!! I discovered it is actually possible to 'trip' while wearing skis. It's really more like a body in motion stays in motion...only the skis have stopped! LOL.
Feeling a bit 'run over' today but it was fun.
Finished the Cat Hat for G-babe #2. All I need is a nifty button to complete. Also finished the Ninja hat for G-kid #1.