what a day!

What a productive day today has been (especially compared to yesterday which was just a stupid day all around...basically all I got done was the lawn)! Got up a 6a.m.....got coffee going (organic fair-trade ethical bean 'Lush Sumatran....very yum!), made 4 loaves of whole wheat bread, took the dogs for a run with the bike, made a huge Kale salad....picture shows only 1/4 of it....pumpkin date muffins, Sarah's Hot Greek Salad, Meat Free BBQ Balls (from my new fav site have cake, will travel) also Pumpkin Fauxsage from the same site, a huge Rosemary Garlic Foccacia (already ate some...good but a bit salty...will reduce salt on top next time) from rebar cookbook, did all the laundry and now I am just waiting for the veggies to finish roasting so I can throw together a Lasagne! MMMMMMMMMMMM. I was going to make Polenta, Seitan Chorizo crumbles, and Crispy Seitan Bacon but those will have to wait for another day.
Went to knitting group at Starbucks...had a coffee when I should have had a Decaf!! Oops. Took an Opinion Poll about my Darkwood cardi and am now satisfied that I can continue along according to the pattern...Yay! Thanks gals.

Back to Normal...Almost

A hundred years ago in July I hurt my back at work and it's been a frustrating struggle to get back to normal. Many people could argue what normal is but for me it means that I can go running, hiking and biking without pain (or almost) and to be able to go to work (though I would rather stay home if they would still pay me....good luck with that) sit to knit instead of trying to do it while standing and pacing, stand for ages at the stove creating a fabulous dinner...you know...NORMAL things!
I am still going to Physio but that will come to an end soon I think. I did manage to knit a few things...socks, a mobius shawl, a doll outfit (which is another story altogether!). Also attended my first yarn swap and it was soooooooo much fun! Lots of new knits planned.

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.