KnitTech

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Pair of socks for Grilltech. I haven't done much with them since this picture.

A now finished dish cloth.

My fingerless mitts for the Olympics.

Side one of my blanket, I've switched to larger squares to help make the knitting go faster.

Side two of the blanket.

We had a hail storm in March. Pretty sweet.

List Day

I counted one car at the bar this morning
There are 279 days left until the end of the year
For some reason, I kept thinking today was Wednesday
The vending machine man hates me, last week it was zingers, this week: cherry pies
Ate lunch, still hungry. Wonder if the cherry pie is really worth it
Crap, dribbled soup down the front of my shirt
Stupid hiccups
I’ve got pictures to post, just haven’t gotten around to doing it yet

Who Knew

That hemming two pairs of pants would be so frustrating?

A Good Day

Today is knitting and an Ancient Aliens marathon.

It doesn't get any better than this...

List Day

I counted two cars at the bar this morning
There are 293 days left in the year, or there was a week ago
I'd rather be home sleeping
According to the wii last night, I gained 3.3 pounds. I think it lies
The wind is really blowing out there
A real serious time suck
Okay, seriously, I need to quit playing that game and get to work
(sigh) C++ is a really picky language that doesn't tell you where the error is, it just says there is one...
Monday, I deleted some files. Today one of my cow-orkers says I might - MIGHT - be able to get them back
WOOT!!! I got my data back. Sure it was missing two weeks, but it's better than five years

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Down the street on a rainy afternoon

Finished my socks

Spring is coming...

For the past 24 hours, we haven't had internet at the house. (Yes, I paid the bill.) When we got home yesterday, Grilltech called support to get it fixed. Turns out it's a line issue. Hopefully this issue isn't in the house because it can get pricey to fix. Anyway, we have to leave work today at noon to make it home to meet the repair guy. Fun times.

In other news, I'm fighting with a program. Er, I'm fighting to program? I figured out one thing, but now I can't make it do something else. Ick.

I really haven't been knitting. Not much to show on that part. And even if I did have pictures, you couldn't see them, the internet is broken at the house.

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Down the street on a rainy afternoon

My first sock, the second one is half finished

Made a practice hat

Changed the hat to a seed stitch and made mittens to match. These are for a teddy bear

Perky made a color wash cloth for me. I made the green one

Blah

Last week, I did something to my back and ouch! I didn't do karate because it was achy and sore, but I did do some gentle stretching to try and loose it up. By this week, it was feeling much better. So, I went to karate. Today? I'm sore. Not as bad as last week, but it's sore. Grilltech is being such a sweetheart and putting Bengay on me.

I have finished another set of mitts. This pair is mine and I'm really like them. Where Perky's are busy and the pattern doesn't stand out, mine you see it all. I've also been working on dishcloths, only because I don't have to pay attention to charts. (I'm looking at you, Grilltech's scarf!!)

Time dilation seems to be going on in my bay. It should be closer to 1400, then noon. BLAH. I want the day to be over now!, not in two hours. Not sure why, I want the day over because tonight is house cleaning. woot?

List Day

I counted one car at the bar this morning
We're suppose to get rain until Sunday, blah
Friday is Valentine's day. Grilltech is off gaming that night, with my blessing
He is making me ribs on Sunday....
I've started my mitts, they're not going as fast
Somehow I pulled a muscle in my back, hopefully it'll be better soon
Found out one of my Uncles died yesterday
Potato soup is going into the freezer and Grilltech is taking me out for dinner
We're re-watching Chuck and there are a few wacky references... Like Jack Burton and Lo Pan....
Be safe everyone, the weather is dangerous

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Grilltech's Dragons Breath Socks

My first sock

Perky's fingerless mitts, she might be swinging by to pick them tonight

Opening Day

Last night was the opening of the Olympics. I didn't get any knitting done, instead I went to karate. I'm not sure I'll even get to cast on tonight, because it's game night. I could, but since it's lace work I don't want to split my concentration. So, it appears Saturday is the day for me.

Perky decided she wanted the Merletto Mitts. I must admit, I do like those better then the other pair.

Last night, the area got one to two inches of snow. It made the drive in interesting to say the last. I kept the speed down, because Fay likes to fishtail in spots.

Speaking of game night, I'm going to make cookies for it and guess who forgot to get out the butter. So, I'll be using the microwave to soften it. I just hope it won't change anything.

List Day

I counted two cars at the bar this morning
Ran out of dental floss at work
The chat program keeps crashing, so chatting with Grilltech is spotty
I've been watching Say Yes to the Dress, last night I had strange wedding dreams... Can't imagine why
The sun is almost trying to peek through the clouds
Several hours later, the sun is out and we have blue skies. I haven't seen the sun in over two weeks
Karate tonight
We didn't plan anything for dinner, so having a hard time thinking of anything
Have a good evening. Tomorrow is Friday!

Today

Yesterday, we had to dress in business casual. Since I'm pretty lazy and I haven't shaved my legs in ~~years~~ months, I wore a skirt with leg warmers. I'm sure several people laughed at me, but I was warm. Today, I'm in jeans and wishing I had worn the leg warmers, because I'm chilly. It doesn't help that my cube mate has a fan going because he's hot. Yes, a HIM.

We're getting freezing rain here. While the water is really needed, the freezing part I can do without. Right outside my window is a ice covered tree, it looks amazing. Not the same way a sun rise or set looks, but lovely the same. Water is dripping from the icicles, I can't tell if it's still raining or it's melting. The drive home should be very interesting.

I finished my sock and started the second one. My knitting funk has loosened, but it's still a death grip. I'm about half way through the first chart of the double knit scarf with five more charts to go - really 11 because Grilltech wants a long one. I'm two squares away from finishing the current row on the blanket. In the evenings, so I do any of those? No, I play stupid video games. Deep breath This too, shall pass.

Winter Games

Is anyone else doing the Ravellenic winter Games 2014 (Rav)? I'm signed up for team Oh No, Not Again on the Uuuuugh I hate this project board. I usually don't do so good knitting on a timeline, but I went with smaller projects so I won't freak out as much.

This year I'm making both Perky and me some cute mitts, either these mitts or mitts, I just haven't decided which pair to make yet. Maybe since I'm going to be making two pairs, I should do them both.

I can't wait until Feb 6th to come, so I can start my new projects.

Adventures in OS

On Tuesday night, I backed up my email and asked Grilltech to scrub my OS. I couldn't take not being able to use my computer anymore. It had Windows 7 on it and I couldn't do anything. Playing a game of solitaire was an exercise of sainthood, because the lag was bad. Wait 30 seconds for the card to select bad. If I was listening to music and tried to do anything, it would sputter. Perky described it as Tourettes. I could not take it anymore, because what is the point of having a computer if I can't use it?

Grilltech, being the wonderful husband he is, had XP loaded within three hours. The next day, I started loading programs. I don't know why or how it happened but I got some sort of a virus on the system and it crashed again - NTLoader not found. Another OS load, because with the NTLoader gone, there is no OS. Grilltech sighed but had it going within 45 minutes.

Did you know Winzip 18 doesn't work with XP? We didn't either until last night. However, Winzip 15 does work. I was able to get Civ loaded, so I can start playing it. Just not tonight, because it's game night. Once Office installed and flash player is installed I'll be all set.

Not quite a new computer, but better than Windows 7.

List Day

I counted three cars at the bar this morning
The sunrise this morning is a lovely dark pink
My SAD light showed up yesterday and I used it this morning. My eyes are feeling a bit strained
The Gnome is rampaging, team mates are getting annoyed
This morning I'm having a problem doing math, wonder if it's because of the headache I have
We're having grilled cheese for dinner tonight
Not going to make it to the gym, my head is still hurting
I’ll need to remember to get on the computer at home, otherwise I’ll forget to post
Have a good evening everyone

List Day

I counted two cars at the bar this morning
It was an interesting mix of rain and freezing rain during the drive in
Thank you for the understanding about my issues, it's nice to know I'm not alone
It appears I'm not the only one in a mood, Gnome is rampaging around the team
Emailed my drug councilor and she's going to call me back soon(TM)
Gah!!!! Why is there only one week showing in this forecast?!
We're off to the gym after work, wish us luck

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It's the middle of winter and I'm sick of it all. I'm ready for warm summer days and nights. I'm sick of being on the verge of tears. At least I hope that's the reason for my depression. If it is depression. Tomorrow I go talk to my therapist, maybe she'll give me some helpful hints to deal. I don't want to go from January to April feeling like this again.

I've got one project on the needles right now - okay two but the blanket is long term. I'm not sure if I dislike double knitting or having to look at the pattern every couple of stitches. But the scarf is going slow. Okay, I lied. I have three projects - a pair of socks for me.

We've started back to the gym. Yesterday was cardio, today will be weights. Plus karate tonight. I like the idea of losing weight and getting fit, but hate the work to do it. Isn't it easier to be fat and happy? Oh wait, I'm not happy.

List Day

I counted one car at the bar this morning
Everyone who took a week or so off during Christmas is now back. And some are sick
Shoot, I forgot to start the roast this morning, not sure what dinner will be now
We watched Cirque Du Soleil: Words Away, it was amazing
After two weeks of being down, they finally fixed the CMS feed
I wonder what they call two new moons in a month. It's not a blue moon, because those are full moons
I need more than two days’ notice to get a new skill created. Don't make me hunt you down and hurt you

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Down the street, a month ago.

Down the street today, very cold and gray

I made a hat for Perky's birthday, she decided she wanted to wait until her birthday to get it. (I don't think she knows what she's getting.)

The back with Fran supervising

My finished hood, very warm. People think it's cute

My finished sweater. It's thick and warm

Grilltech's new scarf

List Day

I counted one car at the bar this morning
Today is Thursday there was a short time this morning that I was sure it was Wednesday
I got three compliments on my hood scarf; two - you look ready for the cold and one - you should sell those!
We're having leftover turkey soup for dinner tonight
Two months ago, I brought artichoke dip tarts to a potluck. Today, one of the girls asked for the recipe. Yes, I am flattered
She's bummed, the 12 days of snacks starts tomorrow with cheesecake and she's going to miss it
The sun is peaking through the cloud cover, which is better than yesterday's trying to snow most of the day
Teacher has the plague, so I won't be going to learn tonight
I've already started making plans for the solstice, I can't wait
Hope everyone has a good night

We're Home

I had a lovely Thanksgiving. We went to Washington to spend it with Grilltech's family. They were warm and welcoming, who talked quite a bit about the current and past events of family members I didn't know. I'm sure they felt I was rude because I hardly spoke. No, I don't know that cousin, and no, I didn't want to ask for more background. When it was a common topic I was more forth coming, I hope.

I did get some knitting completed. Finished the hood scarf. It's waiting to be blocked. Then it will truly be done.

I also got several inches of Grilltech's second sock completed. I was going to start his scarf, but decided it was too dark to knit. So, I waited until Saturday night pick it up and work on it. At that point, it was decided there wasn't enough contrast between the two colors. Who knew black and dark green wouldn't be a good combination. Hopefully tonight we'll swing by the LYS to see if they a grey to use. If we don't make it, I'll need to check the stash. I might have something.

Perky took care of the cats while we were gone. Then went above and beyond by sweeping and vacuuming the house. I asked her to drop off a skein of yarn to make her some socks as a thank you for her hard work.

List Day

I counted two cars at the bar this morning
I'm wearing my blue sweater, it's perfect on this chilly morning
My water glass is empty and I need to use the bathroom, but I'm still sitting here
Grilltech's dragon's breathe socks have half an inch to go before the toes
Listening to a co-worker talk about how he was swindled for close to five hundred bucks! O.O THIS WEEK!!
I'm leaving work early today. Happy Friday to me!
Have a good weekend

Oops

One of Grilltech's sweaters made it into the laundry and felted. Badly.

I think the rest of his sweaters will be made from cotton.

List Day

I counted one car at the bar this morning
Here is a link to a very clever way to patch a sock
My machine isn't done yet, so doing the little work on that side, I need to do, isn't happening
Grilltech went home, I'm jealous
Roxie the scarf is just a short row hood that is commonly used for socks
Day is mostly over. Mostly
Hope everyone has a good weekend, I'm going to knit

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Down the street on a cloudy fall day

My heel scarf, I could have finished two of these already, if I'd stop ripping back. And I have an overwhelming fear of having too much yarn left over when I'm done. Usually my fear is I won't have enough.

Grilltech's Blue Dragon Scale socks. They remind me of the spell chain lightening.

My sweater, only a few more rows to go and it will be done. I'm thinking of adding a crochet edging to make it more feminine. As if peach wasn't girly enough.

Drive by Posting

I've been taking a mood stabilizer drug. It's been a life saver because I didn't realize how bad I was, until I wasn't. The down side? I couldn't come up with a sales pitch for the twelve days of snacks at work. Nothing. Not sure if it's really the medication or just an off day on my part.

So, what have I been doing? Work (dull) and knitting (exciting). I've been working on my heel scarf - past halfway point. I've got another set of socks for Grilltech going - blue Dragons. When I get a picture of them, you'll understand (blue's breathe lightening.) I ripped back on my sweater. I decided to go with a scope neck and bound off. Then I completed the yoke and tried it on. To say, I was flashing the world more then I should have been was an understatement. I'm back close to being semi-done but the sweater is in time out. I'll pick it up soon, because I want to work on a scarf. I know, a scarf (RAV).

That's my excitement. Hope yours is just as thrilling.

List Day

I counted no cars at the bar this morning, it still must be hunting season or ladies night was very dull
I left the car keys in the car this morning, had to walk that quarter mile to go get them
The roof across the way looks like it's covered with snow, thankfully, it's not
My right calf is still sore from a leg cramp two nights ago
I'm having such a hard time staying awake. Time for a soda
The daystar came out, love the color of the sky
I've got a doctor's appointment right after work, it will be quite a run
Karate wore me out
I'm on 60mg of medication now, hope that works as well as the 80mg
A day late is better than not at all
Have a good weekend everyone, I know I will

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Down the street on a fall day.

Finished my socks a couple of weeks ago, finally got around to posting them.

Dog sitting

Two dogs plus one leash equals twice as many walks for me.

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Down the street on a fall day

My sweater is close to being done. Still haven't decided on a neckline.

Finished my row. Forever to go.

I made cookies today...

...and made a mess in the oven.

List Day

I counted one car at the bar this morning
My parents came home from hunting with a whit tailed deer
I'm about half an inch from starting the toe on my sock
I joined the sleeves on my sweater. I've got about six to ten more rows before I have to decide on the type of neckline I want
Five more hours left in my day (of work that is)
Dude, you're standing there for five seconds, it doesn't give you the right to close the blinds
Back to studying. We hates it
Only a few more squares to go and this row is done

List Day

I counted one car at the bar this morning
I've got the sneezes, damn cat - she's been sneezing for the past couple of days
Crap, is today Wednesday or Thursday? Now, I'm not so sure
Great, someone is saying it's Friday. It's going to make me crazy
I’ve been working on my blanket, now I’m thinking WTF was I thinking even starting it!
Donna Lee it's just a made up sock

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Down the street on a cloudy day

Grilltech's finished socks

Quick Programming Note

Today I finished his second sock, but forgot to put in the re-inforcemeat thread. Debating if I want to rip back and redo the toe right or leave it. I mean, come on. Done is done. But it's not right. I mean, this would be a perfect test to see if the thread really works.

Ok, so I ripped back and redid it. Pictures tomorrow.

A Regular Post - Almost

Guess who has two thumbs and worked on a project she wanted to, instead of the most current project. That's right, I gave myself permission to do the blanket instead of the sweater I'm supposed to do. I managed to get about seven squares done, so I'm really pleased with myself. I missed karate last night, which was kind of a bummer. I wasn't feeling well, and the fact I was able to sit and knit was a benefit.

I've finished the instep on the second sock. It's really coming along. Course knitting while training people at work is really helping the speed. It might be done by next week.

List Day

There was no cars at the bar this morning - it's hunting season
I'm working on the instep of the second sock, training is really helping this sock along
Galad, these socks are made up. Basic sock pattern with two cables per side thrown in for excitement
The weather has cooled considerably, I'm hoping to finish my sweater soon, so I can work on my blanket. I'm very much itching to work on it RIGHT THIS MINUTE
The medication I'm on knocks me out, hopefully I'm adjusting to stay up a bit later then two hours afterwards
Ick! Added a bunch of MIO to the the 1/4 cup of water in my cup, because I was going to get more water. I got busy and forgot about it, then took a drink of strongly MIO flavored water. >.<

3.5 more hours of my day left, I'm still fighting to stay awake

It looks like it's going to rain out there, but so far it hasn't

We turned on the heat last night, the cats are happy

We're disk three of Grimm, I'm liking it

Time to go study for certification. UGH!

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Down the street on a cool fall day.

Grilltech's next sock, still have the second one to start.

The start of my sweater.

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Down the street on a warm summer day

Grilltech's sweater, pre-wash (37" x 22.5")

Grilltech's sweater, after washing (34" x 26"). He wore it today and loved it.

I started my sweater, only took three times to get the pattern right

List Day

I counted three cars at the bar this morning
The car had to go back to the shop yesterday, turns out it was split hose
I'm trying to update my resume, it's pretty hard to do
Now I'm trying to update documentation on how to do my job, it's not going well either
Maybe I should level set and call it good
Oops, maybe I should have checked to see if we have any mac and cheese before I start boiling water
Still waiting on the car, it appears we won't get it back today
Ah well, tomorrow is Friday the 13th, what could go wrong?

Green Blob

I have been working on his sweater zealously. I'm at that point where it's a love/hate relationship. It's HUGE because let's face it, neither of us are small people. I've separated for the neck line; it's now a purl row instead of a knit one. I really hate the purling. I've also had to rip back on it, twice. And I really hated that.

My current mantra is 3.5 inches, 3.5 inches. It does help, but you know how it goes. It's still taking forever to finish or just feels like it is, because it's really not taking overly long. (Is that my true neutral showing up?)

I'd show pictures, but honestly, you've seen one green blob, you've seen them all.

List Day

I counted five cars at the bar this morning
Words rarely heard here: flash flood warning in effect
Last night, I dreamed I killed a guy. Okay, I didn't kill him, but my actions resulted in his death. I woke up gasping. Sure the fact the guy was out to get me didn't make me feel any better
Not sure, why I'm feeling guilty about not helping a cow-orker enough. Clearing VM's, logging events, and doing data validation for yesterday and today for biggest site is enough. Stop already
Riddick opens this weekend. I can't wait
A couple of trees in the court yard are turning. It's not even fall yet
Funniest thing seen today? 13/31/13 - I want to know what the 13th month is called
Oops, might be working rich today. Nope, guess this means I should finish out the day
I'm going to make a deathflake pot holder (RAV). I'm not the only person to come up with this idea for the Deathflake Chart (RAV)
Another storm is blowing through, I can't wait for the rain to start