Education at its finest. Not that I have any interest in knitting a purse. I've got an awesome knitting bag/purse.
I'm having such a hard time staying awake today. There really isn't any valid reason for me to be so tired. We went to bed at a reasonable time. 2000. I fell asleep pretty much right away. I was however, waking up every couple of hours. People talking, husband tossing, and cats all contributed to a poor night's sleep. Do you really think people would notice if I put my head down and snagged 40 winks.
I lost ten bucks while playing Texas Hold'em. Usually I'm a better, but glare helped me loose - that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I worked on the voyager hat while playing, because it kept me busy. When I was large blind I wouldn't even bother to look at hand. No point, I was already in.
The stripper gloves are completed. They'll be dropped in the mail today. So they can be sold, along with the voyager hat my parents picked up earlier. I needed about another hour to finish the trim on the gloves.
At 1030 I decided I should check my lottery ticket. Nope, didn't win. Guess it's a good thing I came to work today. Earlier this morning I was freezing, Now I'm sweltering. Ick. It makes the wool sticky to knit with. I should pull out my little fan to cool off, it will make things bearable. Does this mean I'm starting to reach menopause? Heaven help Grilltech.
Grilltech looked for Ladyhawke to put in for me on Sunday, but he couldn't find it. Do you think Sam and Dean would investigate missing movies? Even if I figure they've fallen into the void?
When we walked out of work today, I noticed the car was leaning to the left. Crappy, the driver's side front tire is flat. Without to much swearing, Grilltech was able to put on the spare tire. Only to find out it also was flat. A quick call to the kids, didn't do us any good. They didn't answer their phones. I called the Bride, she had enough time to come bail us out. I talked her into coffee and left Griltech to deal with the tires and drive home.
I'm so happy this day is over. Tuesday will be better right?
Friday Edition
I've almost finished the first pair of stripper gloves. They still need to have trim put on them.
I've got a strong urge to cast on something else. I haven't quite decided if I want the peacock shawl - which most of you know I've been lusting after forever - or this little lace cardi. Because I can't make up my mind, I haven't done anything. However, I have been working on the vest trying to get it completed. So honestly, I can move on.
The temporal displacement is getting worse. Yesterday I decided it was Friday. Today I decided it was Wednesday. Wednesday. Ugh.
I finished the maze socks. I think the maze pattern turned out rather well!
GRRR I can't believe how much of a difference the needles made. There's a quarter of an inch difference. That's HUGE! I have two options: a) knit two more socks (one on each different needle to make complete sets) or b) live with it. It shouldn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what I'm going to do.
I've got the Lady Hawke sound track in my player, every time a song plays I have a strong desire to watch the movie. I may throw it in this weekend to get my fix. It won't be tonight, because I'll be playing poker with the boys.
With this post, I have 582 posts. Using my vast superpowers (this is where algebra saves the world) I figure sometime in the second week of August I'll reach 600. The contest? Figure out the exact day I reach my 600th post. I'll put together a goodie bag* for the winner. Leave your guess on this post in order to win.
One of the supervisors is walking around saying hey, nice shoes. Keep it up.
* Heather if you win, I'll make you a pair of socks instead of forcing you to fish.
I've got a strong urge to cast on something else. I haven't quite decided if I want the peacock shawl - which most of you know I've been lusting after forever - or this little lace cardi. Because I can't make up my mind, I haven't done anything. However, I have been working on the vest trying to get it completed. So honestly, I can move on.
The temporal displacement is getting worse. Yesterday I decided it was Friday. Today I decided it was Wednesday. Wednesday. Ugh.
I finished the maze socks. I think the maze pattern turned out rather well!
GRRR I can't believe how much of a difference the needles made. There's a quarter of an inch difference. That's HUGE! I have two options: a) knit two more socks (one on each different needle to make complete sets) or b) live with it. It shouldn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what I'm going to do.
I've got the Lady Hawke sound track in my player, every time a song plays I have a strong desire to watch the movie. I may throw it in this weekend to get my fix. It won't be tonight, because I'll be playing poker with the boys.
With this post, I have 582 posts. Using my vast superpowers (this is where algebra saves the world) I figure sometime in the second week of August I'll reach 600. The contest? Figure out the exact day I reach my 600th post. I'll put together a goodie bag* for the winner. Leave your guess on this post in order to win.
One of the supervisors is walking around saying hey, nice shoes. Keep it up.
* Heather if you win, I'll make you a pair of socks instead of forcing you to fish.
List Day!
- We passed eight officers this morning, plus there was something happening on the freeway
- The bar's name is Club Sassy's and 3 cars were there this morning
- Friends who routinely drive by bars have started counting the cars in that lot
- I find it quite funny
- I have about 20 more posts until the BIG 600
- Somehow I've managed to lose my badge between the house and work
- The funniest thing about the whole situation? This morning on the drive in AM Coast to Coast the guest was talking about... luck
- I went home and looked but I couldn't find my badge
- There is only one room I didn't look in and that was the kitchen
- I sent Perky a page asking her to look for it when she gets up
- Okay, dumbass (me) I can't find those type of people in that campaign
- Nice, an e-mail stating can't wear athletic shoes or flip flops to work and shorts are no longer acceptable
- This day is getting better and better
- Did I mention I saw Friday the 13th? The one with Jarad Padalecki. Yea it sucked also
- I did manage to work on the vest last night, four more rows!
- Instead of coming back to work, maybe I should have stayed home
- I get completely and I do mean COMPLETELY different gauge on the 12 inch circulars in the round and 32 inch circulars using magic loop
- First time, I thought it was a mistake on my part - wrong number of stitches or something equally stupid
- I mean it wouldn't have been the first time I've done something idiotic when it comes to knitting
- Turns out it was gauge! I guess the simplest explanations really are the best
- I really should put on head phones and quit communicating with people
- Billy Idol makes everything better
- Reminder: bring dental floss - I used the last of it this morning
- The only thing that will make this day better, the forced domain switch of my main working computer
- The switch would put me out of commission for two-three hours AND I'd have to be here clicking on stuff instead of working
- I guess it wouldn’t be all bad, I could knit through it
- Okay, the sock is going back into the bag and the striper glove is coming out
- Well that was phrased poorly
- Perfect, the next song on the player? Cheap Trick's I Want You to Want Me
- Let's see: I want you (I want you to want me), you're hot (I believe in Miracles), you cheating whore (Take a Letter, Maria); am I reading too much into these songs?
- I have half a day to go and for whatever reason I have decided it's now Friday
- It's amazing how no one believes you when say hypothetically what would happen if...
- OMG OMG OMG and it's not yummy, yummy hot guys
- Shocking I know
- I'm thinking it's close to being nap time, I know Grilltech would agree with me
- We're celebrating the death of PET, I used the brownie incentive to make it die direct quote from PL
- Me: Uhhh what's PET? Her: Exactly!
- Guess what I found in the car? Yip, my badges
- Maybe I am lucky
- Oh wait, the
damnbird is still screaming - Yea, gauge...
- I think I'm going to call it a night guys
- Be safe out there
Ramblings
Every June I go to the doctor. (Happy birthday to me.) Every year I hear the same thing: lose weight and exercise more. This year? Same thing plus - ready for this? - you're low on vitamin D. Seriously vitamin D? It comes from the being out in the sun.
Oh wait, that's right, I don't do the sun. I burn so fast and easily that going out into the sun is dangerous. If I wear sun block, it negates the reason for going into the sun in the first place. You should have seen me on the 4th. I stayed in the shade. If I had to walk into the house, I'd slink from shady spot to shady spot. Maybe less than 15-20 minutes of direct sunlight. Yip, slight pinking of the shoulders.
So, I'm taking a prescription - seriously? - strength vitamin D for eight weeks. Any suggestions from you guys to improve my vitamin D in take? Yea, I don't drink milk either. Okay I drink chocolate milk.
In knitting news, it's way too hot to work on the vest. The wool/bamboo/silk blend is sticky. And hot. I'm thinking about bringing it to work because it's way cooler here and it is a simple knit. I'll need to think about it.
I picked up new shoes. I'm now able to sneak up on people. The killings can begin again!! Not really sure I like the new shoes. I may end up giving them to one of the girls and getting a different pair.
Speaking of doctor, I'm on some new medication and I must say it's working. It seems to be the time of year when most everyone is crabby. Work stress, the heat, and other factors are making people crazy. Even me. Before I'd be snappy and not care. Now I realize what I'm doing andalmost care in the few nano seconds I can adjust my reaction. It also helps to know everyone is feeling the same way. What's the word? Empathy? Apathy? Whatever. Does this mean my list day posts will be any different? Probably not.
It smells like rain in here. I really hope not, I left the back car window down. Although in this heat it should be dry but the time we get out there. The other day, I was freezing in here. Today it's a frakkin' sauna. I know, I know, new rope. It did rain and I was right it did dry out by the time we left.
Oh wait, that's right, I don't do the sun. I burn so fast and easily that going out into the sun is dangerous. If I wear sun block, it negates the reason for going into the sun in the first place. You should have seen me on the 4th. I stayed in the shade. If I had to walk into the house, I'd slink from shady spot to shady spot. Maybe less than 15-20 minutes of direct sunlight. Yip, slight pinking of the shoulders.
So, I'm taking a prescription - seriously? - strength vitamin D for eight weeks. Any suggestions from you guys to improve my vitamin D in take? Yea, I don't drink milk either. Okay I drink chocolate milk.
In knitting news, it's way too hot to work on the vest. The wool/bamboo/silk blend is sticky. And hot. I'm thinking about bringing it to work because it's way cooler here and it is a simple knit. I'll need to think about it.
I picked up new shoes. I'm now able to sneak up on people. The killings can begin again!! Not really sure I like the new shoes. I may end up giving them to one of the girls and getting a different pair.
Speaking of doctor, I'm on some new medication and I must say it's working. It seems to be the time of year when most everyone is crabby. Work stress, the heat, and other factors are making people crazy. Even me. Before I'd be snappy and not care. Now I realize what I'm doing and
It smells like rain in here. I really hope not, I left the back car window down. Although in this heat it should be dry but the time we get out there. The other day, I was freezing in here. Today it's a frakkin' sauna. I know, I know, new rope. It did rain and I was right it did dry out by the time we left.
Secret Pal 14
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Wool blends are good. I don't care for knitting with acrylics, but they are required for babies and some muggles.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I have a large plastic case, which used to be my knitting bag.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I'd say more of a fearless knitter than advanced. I'm always open to learn new things and try something. First time maybe ugly, but the second or third time is very refined. I took up knitting about 1999/2000; I needed something to keep myself busy.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? No, don't really shop on Amazon.
5. What's your favorite scent? Lavender/vanilla
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Chocolate almond is the best.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I make simple beaded necklaces and bracelets. I know how to spin, but would rather knit.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) My musical tastes vary, I do use my computer as a non-portable MP3 player. I like Enya, Foreigner, Disturbed, Offspring, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Alan Parsons.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I love purples and blues. Can't really say I hate bright orange.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? Married 19 years this year. Two grown daughters and one granddaughter. We have four cats.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Scarves and mittens yes. Hats and ponchos no.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Socks! (Because they are portable.)
13. What are you knitting right now? I always have socks on the needles. Currently working on a vest for Grilltech. I'm thinking about working on the peacock shawl for me.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I mostly use circular's (Addi's) or Bamboo DPNS.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes to both
17. How old is your oldest UFO? I've got an afghan that's been in time out for about six years now
18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe? Spring Equinox - sex and candy, need I say more? We do Christmas, but the Winter Solstice makes me happy because I know the days are getting longer.
19. Is there anything that you collect? Penguins!
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Hyrna Herborgar Shawl. I don't have any subscriptions to mazagines to many patterns to choose from on the internet.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Yes, but I can't think of what they'd be. I pick up a pattern, cuz it looks interesting, then realize I don't know how to do that.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Yes, I knit socks. My foot is 9.5 inches.
23. When is your birthday? 12 June
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? I'm Knittech on Ravelry.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I have a large plastic case, which used to be my knitting bag.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I'd say more of a fearless knitter than advanced. I'm always open to learn new things and try something. First time maybe ugly, but the second or third time is very refined. I took up knitting about 1999/2000; I needed something to keep myself busy.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? No, don't really shop on Amazon.
5. What's your favorite scent? Lavender/vanilla
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Chocolate almond is the best.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I make simple beaded necklaces and bracelets. I know how to spin, but would rather knit.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) My musical tastes vary, I do use my computer as a non-portable MP3 player. I like Enya, Foreigner, Disturbed, Offspring, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Alan Parsons.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I love purples and blues. Can't really say I hate bright orange.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? Married 19 years this year. Two grown daughters and one granddaughter. We have four cats.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Scarves and mittens yes. Hats and ponchos no.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Socks! (Because they are portable.)
13. What are you knitting right now? I always have socks on the needles. Currently working on a vest for Grilltech. I'm thinking about working on the peacock shawl for me.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I mostly use circular's (Addi's) or Bamboo DPNS.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes to both
17. How old is your oldest UFO? I've got an afghan that's been in time out for about six years now
18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe? Spring Equinox - sex and candy, need I say more? We do Christmas, but the Winter Solstice makes me happy because I know the days are getting longer.
19. Is there anything that you collect? Penguins!
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Hyrna Herborgar Shawl. I don't have any subscriptions to mazagines to many patterns to choose from on the internet.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Yes, but I can't think of what they'd be. I pick up a pattern, cuz it looks interesting, then realize I don't know how to do that.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Yes, I knit socks. My foot is 9.5 inches.
23. When is your birthday? 12 June
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? I'm Knittech on Ravelry.
1000 Words
Grilltech's Dice Bag - he loves it.
Havac resting, because herding cats is a rough job.
Uggy picks the safest place in the living room to rest.
Fran picks the hall, when the gate is down.
Sabrina meeting Havac.
This day isn't getting any better.
No, seriously guys, this isn't funny. I'm an American cat, that gate is too high.
Sabrina guarding her dish.
Our celebration. I won't tell the story of DT lighting multiple fireworks with bugspray.
Havac resting, because herding cats is a rough job.
Uggy picks the safest place in the living room to rest.
Fran picks the hall, when the gate is down.
Sabrina meeting Havac.
This day isn't getting any better.
No, seriously guys, this isn't funny. I'm an American cat, that gate is too high.
Sabrina guarding her dish.
Our celebration. I won't tell the story of DT lighting multiple fireworks with bugspray.
List Day - Double Shot!
- Six cars at the bar this morning
- Engaged couple conversation: her I didn't tell anybody! him you posted it on facebook!
- Hell yea, it was that funny
- Reports wasn't working this morning, so I opened a trouble ticket
- I then rebooted, they work fine
- Stitch Marker jumped off the needles and tried to hide under the desk among the cables
- It was found within seconds then pressed back into service
- I'm coming up on my 600th post, I may need to do some sort of a contest
- Today is Friday, plus its a three day weekend!
- Uggy (the Raptor) was being a pest last night
- If the shower door is fixed early enough on Friday, Grilltech will get to go see Transformers
- He's going to start the process today
- I've started a pair of stripper gloves
- This time I may even get pictures of them
- GAH! Database just slammed shut on me
- Heyyya, only six hours of my day left
- If I skip lunch, five and a half...
- The right arm of this chair is half an inch different than the left
- Maybe I should try adjusting the left side, instead of only the right
- My right palm is itchy today
- I never did get my thank you notes in the mail
- Grilltech and OT spent three hours getting the shower door installed
- MIL got her bags, she liked them
- It's 2115 on a Thursday and I'm still up
- I have a pair of Grilltech's socks I need to darn
- Culinary combat? Knife fights?
- Food network is bizarre
List Day!
- My left shoe squeaks when I walk, even on carpet
- It makes it very difficult to sneak up and assassinate people
- Its summer, I shouldn't be here shivering
- Its also 0648, I should be wide awake
- This isn't the DOD; I shouldn't need to log in 10 times to the same frakkin' database just to use it
- I have an hour before I'll be taking a company sponsored road trip!
- Memo to self: don't EVER leave ID card unattended again
- I'm about ready to start the heel on the second maze sock
- That's it! I'm getting new shoes tonight
- Do you think they'd notice if I crawled under the desk and napped for a while?
- Finished the maze pattern while waiting; started the heel
- Watched a chatty one knit, very interesting. I wasn't sure what she was trying to accomplish, but it looked like lace
- I showed her how to k2tog and YO to achieve the same purpose
- Not sure if it will stick
- 45 more minutes of the day left
- I need to go wash my soup bowl
- While heating up my lunch I saw a cherry pie in the vending machine
- Now I'm full, I know I'm full; but I keep thinking I need it
- I want it; but don't need it
- Yea, guess who was a dumbass and left her ID card unattended again?
- Sure, I only went to the break room and had locked my computer but still
- We decided to make chili for dinner tomorrow
- Tonight we're having BLT's
I'd Better Get to It
I've finished a couple of projected.
First up, the 1Bag. I've made two of them. One in less then 24 hours.
Followed the pattern on this one, ALMOST.
This is feather and fan pattern.
Joan is finished.
While taking pictures, I had a supervisor. Not my usual one.
Hand detail.
Fran and Havac having a meeting of the minds.
Perky and I found a good deal on a chair.
Now I'm thinking the couch needs to be replaced....
First up, the 1Bag. I've made two of them. One in less then 24 hours.
Followed the pattern on this one, ALMOST.
This is feather and fan pattern.
Joan is finished.
While taking pictures, I had a supervisor. Not my usual one.
Hand detail.
Fran and Havac having a meeting of the minds.
Perky and I found a good deal on a chair.
Now I'm thinking the couch needs to be replaced....
List Day!
- There were three cars at the bar this morning.
- Both Grilltech and I had a strong desire to sleep in
- It's been established that Grilltech & Alpaca don't get along
- Guess what I'm making his dice bag out of...
- GRRR!! I'm off somewhere on this chart and will most likely need to rip back
- Being able to count - two not three - is really going to be the biggest help
- In my defense, solid black square with no contrasting line make counting blocks difficult
- I woke up this morning and realized I haven't been able to remember my dreams for the past four days
- I've got to remember to get thank you notes in the mail this weekend
- Not sure what's going on, but I'm fighting to stay awake this morning
- Tomorrow is my six month review
- Not sure if I should be nervous or not
- Writing documentation sucks, when they want theory not directions
- Grilltech will be grilling burgers next Tuesday
- At the bookstore yesterday, I pointed out to Grilltech the book Low & Slow Everything you know about BBQ is wrong
- Somehow I don't think it applies to him
- I've been eating more meals but less food
- Right now, I'm starving and having nothing on hand to eat
- I have most of the pattern done on Grilltech's bag, but I'm going to rip it back
- I'm having Perky pick me up some new needles
- I've checked, I don't have this length
- But I do have four other sets of size six in various lengths
- I'll have pictures tomorrow
- Not all of them are knitting related
Today
Ironic is working for a computer company and having a guard have to stand at the door to let me in because our computers are down.
On the long stretch of road where people like to speed an officer flipped a U-turn and followed us almost to the building this morning. It was the second time today we'd passed officers, the first time three of them were parked along the side of the road in front of houses. Since they were so close together, I assume they were visiting the same location. I could check the police logs if I so inclined.
The Peregrine chicks are almost grown up. Guess this means the mated pair we pass every day will be gone soon. Which makes me both happy and sad. Happy that another generation has grown up and will grace the sky with their beauty. Sad because now there will be an empty box for another year.
The gloves are almost completed. I do need to rip back on the middle finger on this one. Only need to increase it by 1/4th of an inch. Shouldn't take long at all.
On the long stretch of road where people like to speed an officer flipped a U-turn and followed us almost to the building this morning. It was the second time today we'd passed officers, the first time three of them were parked along the side of the road in front of houses. Since they were so close together, I assume they were visiting the same location. I could check the police logs if I so inclined.
The Peregrine chicks are almost grown up. Guess this means the mated pair we pass every day will be gone soon. Which makes me both happy and sad. Happy that another generation has grown up and will grace the sky with their beauty. Sad because now there will be an empty box for another year.
The gloves are almost completed. I do need to rip back on the middle finger on this one. Only need to increase it by 1/4th of an inch. Shouldn't take long at all.
Cursed Socks
Today I'm wearing my sacrifice cursed socks. I picked them out last night, woke up about 2300 and I. Could. Not. Get. Back. To. Sleep. I believe I drifted off about 0030 or so. When the alarm went off this at o'dark thirty, I hit snooze three, maybe four times. On Friday I had left my ID in the computer using the reader under the desk - because the one in the keyboard doesn't work for me. Grilltech came home Friday night asking where the card was; uhhh in my bag? Nope in your drawer because BBQ Partner put it there. I get into work pull the card out, try to log in. Nope it's locked. So for the first hour of my day, I couldn't log into one computer. The company will now spend a couple of hours driving me out to the base. Cheers for me! More knitting time.
I'm starting the fingers on the glove. Which means I'm almost done!! Yesterday I started the 1bag, it's a fairly easy knit. I used Samurai Knitter's provisional cast on. It's pretty clever, I'll be using it more as needed. I left the finger lengths at home, so I'll knit the pinkie two inches long then stop. I don't want to go longer than that.
The day of locked account is continuing. It appears the account locks on its own with little provocation. Which means most of my morning has been spent walking between my desk and Grilltech's. I've logged out of the other computer so Bob can install software OT isn't able to get installed.
It also appears the cursed socks blew up the database. Maybe it wasn't the socks, it was all the corrupted data. All I know is it's not working and until Bob gets it fixed, reports can't be run.
Sharks and serial killers, who knew? Speaking of serial killers, Amy you'll get a kick out of this. The weekend we picked up My Bloody Valentine. Yea, not so much, turns out I grabbed the 1981 version. We watched it anyway, because we're both lazy. I kept pointing out things that people don't do anymore like smoking in buildings. Pull-top tabs. No cell phones. MICROFICHE!
OMG!! Nothing like jumping back in the workout routine after (cough, cough) a couple of weeks off. My arms are ready to fall off. I'm off to cook dinner and collapse into bed.
I'm starting the fingers on the glove. Which means I'm almost done!! Yesterday I started the 1bag, it's a fairly easy knit. I used Samurai Knitter's provisional cast on. It's pretty clever, I'll be using it more as needed. I left the finger lengths at home, so I'll knit the pinkie two inches long then stop. I don't want to go longer than that.
The day of locked account is continuing. It appears the account locks on its own with little provocation. Which means most of my morning has been spent walking between my desk and Grilltech's. I've logged out of the other computer so Bob can install software OT isn't able to get installed.
It also appears the cursed socks blew up the database. Maybe it wasn't the socks, it was all the corrupted data. All I know is it's not working and until Bob gets it fixed, reports can't be run.
Sharks and serial killers, who knew? Speaking of serial killers, Amy you'll get a kick out of this. The weekend we picked up My Bloody Valentine. Yea, not so much, turns out I grabbed the 1981 version. We watched it anyway, because we're both lazy. I kept pointing out things that people don't do anymore like smoking in buildings. Pull-top tabs. No cell phones. MICROFICHE!
OMG!! Nothing like jumping back in the workout routine after (cough, cough) a couple of weeks off. My arms are ready to fall off. I'm off to cook dinner and collapse into bed.
Friday Catch Up
On today's drive in I saw the crescent moon hanging low in the eastern sky. We also passed a fox who was hurrying towards his own destination. Even being fifteen minutes late this morning, I managed to keep it only five miles per hour above the speed limit. The girl who sits next to me called in sick today, so in addition to my duties I'll be picking up some of hers.
The breakfast burrito turned out really good. Way better than the fast food we usually pick up on Friday's. The main reason why we eat out is because we're too lazy to cook. But then, isn't that the main reason why everyone eats out?
I haven't been working on Grilltech's vest, only small things. Socks and mittens so far. I've got a HUGE skein (skane) of cotton constantly reminding me I've promised MIL two shopping bags. While she's not asking about them and will be happy when she gets them its bothering me. I'm thinking I should cast on to get it off mymental list.
Father's day is this weekend, so far Dad has a skane of yarn. It will most likely be next month before he gets his present. A pair of socks - what else would I give? Oh yea, I could purchase something.
Oh great, something else to worry about. Maybe I should put an alert on my calendar for a billion years. Do you think M$ calendar's go that far?
Amy and I did an exchange. I picked up a copy of cheap copy of yummy, yummy hot guys (well Perky picked it up and I paid her back) for her and she sent me blue/purple yarns. A win-win anyway it's looked at.
A lovely skane of bluish sock yarn.
Some yummy, yummy angora.
Some killer alpaca! Look at the fangs!
I've completed the gusset on the second glove, so it's a bit further along then pictured.
Now this is interesting Glow in the dark yarn. I wonder how it looks knitted up. Amazing! In action
I've really have to remember, not to wear the pink shirt with the blue bra. Its thin enough the tattoo is visible, I don't know why I thought the bra wouldn't be that bad. But to me it is. Grilltech doesn't have a problem with it.
I don't mind helping out but when the other person spends an hour shooting the breeze, instead of working. I'm done. I work and talk at the same time. Work and knit between hour glasses, I can see how it appears I'm not working. But she wasn't working at all. Yes, I'm being unreasonable.
The breakfast burrito turned out really good. Way better than the fast food we usually pick up on Friday's. The main reason why we eat out is because we're too lazy to cook. But then, isn't that the main reason why everyone eats out?
I haven't been working on Grilltech's vest, only small things. Socks and mittens so far. I've got a HUGE skein (skane) of cotton constantly reminding me I've promised MIL two shopping bags. While she's not asking about them and will be happy when she gets them its bothering me. I'm thinking I should cast on to get it off my
Father's day is this weekend, so far Dad has a skane of yarn. It will most likely be next month before he gets his present. A pair of socks - what else would I give? Oh yea, I could purchase something.
Oh great, something else to worry about. Maybe I should put an alert on my calendar for a billion years. Do you think M$ calendar's go that far?
Amy and I did an exchange. I picked up a copy of cheap copy of yummy, yummy hot guys (well Perky picked it up and I paid her back) for her and she sent me blue/purple yarns. A win-win anyway it's looked at.
A lovely skane of bluish sock yarn.
Some yummy, yummy angora.
Some killer alpaca! Look at the fangs!
I've completed the gusset on the second glove, so it's a bit further along then pictured.
Now this is interesting Glow in the dark yarn. I wonder how it looks knitted up. Amazing! In action
I've really have to remember, not to wear the pink shirt with the blue bra. Its thin enough the tattoo is visible, I don't know why I thought the bra wouldn't be that bad. But to me it is. Grilltech doesn't have a problem with it.
I don't mind helping out but when the other person spends an hour shooting the breeze, instead of working. I'm done. I work and talk at the same time. Work and knit between hour glasses, I can see how it appears I'm not working. But she wasn't working at all. Yes, I'm being unreasonable.
List Day - Double Shot!
- Happy Friday Eve!!
- The economy must be getting better, there were five cars at the bar this morning
- Picked up an I-phone for Komadant; Perky is soooo jealous
- She can't get hers until January
- I have 838 songs - over 4 gigs of music on the phone
- They have knitting applications as well, but the Apple servers are overwhelmed
- Amy sent me some really, really nice yarns
- We won't talk about how she tried to kill Grilltech; Grilltech + Alpaca = breathing problems
- It just means he won't be petting the baby alpaca or trying to boost what I make with it
- Yesterday was the annual doctor's appointment
- Next week I start a new mood altering drug
- Hopefully the PMS will be a lot less in the future
- The new neighbor keeps looking at me funny because I'm laughing at my internet friends
- Ick, it's only 0600
- Half an inch to go before starting the hand on the glove
- I guess stating the half an inch before the cuff is completed would have worked better
- Do you think they'd notice if I napped for an hour?
- Strange mix of music its going from AC/DC to Enya to Alan Parsons to Michael Flatley to Disturbed
- On the plus side, I only have to turn my head to the right and I can look out the window
- Errr Dorkfish (me), it's red because 5 is greater than 2 (5>2)
- They're telling me a couple of the computers went down yesterday because we're power hogs
- Freaky Dr Who dreams last night
- Maybe I should move the phone, it's not a mouse
- Me + long wait times = lots of knitting
- Grilltech is the bestest husband EVAH
- Downside to the new spot? Right where high muckity-mucks like to hang out
- The upside to karma? I can be PMS bitchy to people and assume they deserve it
- It’s not good to eat chocolate zingers when one is trying to lose weight
- Okay, I'm not really bitchy to people - well, in my mind I am
- Maybe I am bitchy and don't really realize it
- The Gnome startled me
- Hey, it's 0910!
- Stupid, stupid merger. I'm having to change computer domains
- Ahh the crazy is starting
again - Seventy more minutes and my work day is over
- I need to go wash my cup
- The mouse on the right side is very squirrely
- Only ten rolls of TP in the stall
- Why does it bother me? Because it's wasteful! They're not the 1/4th rolls but almost full rolls
- Came home did dishes and vacuumed
- Told OT I'd make him cookies next Saturday
- Not sure where Havac made off to; on the plus side thank God for baby gates
- Sabrina's not happy about either
- All the puppy toys were picked up about five seconds ago for the cleaning; now he's in the process of scattering them again
- Grilltech is out mowing, but he'd rather be in playing on the computer
- Started the gusset on the glove, I'm that much closer to be done!
- Can't promise good posts from now on, but I'm working on it.
- Have a good Friday!!
Finally, a Post
- I had five days off in a row, coming back to work was rough
- Gambling is giving money to the mafia according to my dad
- However, we came back with eight more dollars than we left with
- I was told on Monday our department was moving locations
- I informed the Gnome there is no way I'm crawling under my desk while wearing a skirt
- He did it for me
- We stayed Saturday night at my parent's in Cascade
- It was comfortably warm; but I did have to use the electric blanket
- Uggy plotted to kill Grilltech, but he thwarted her
- I gave myself a flat screen TV for my birthday
- Had to do something with that left over gambling $$
- Both Grilltech and I picked up new phone
- We're now really leet now
- I've got a ton of yarn floating around my desk
- Grilltech is cleaning, which makes me feel guilty for not helping
- My desk is a bit neater - does that count?
- I've decided I'm going to blog instead of clean
- I wonder if playing with my new phone would count as cleaning
- Second glove is almost seven inches long
- Hopefully I'll get back into the swing of writing posts instead of lists
Monday WIP/FO
The navy blue socks are done and shipped out. The person really liked them.
Grilltech was a sweetheart and got me a awesome birthday present.
One side has my purse stuff and the other side carries my sock.
What else have I been making? Row counters! Rose quartz, jade and hematite.
Every once in a while Grilltech makes a sacrifice to the grilling gods. He doesn't do it on purpose, it happens. Ribs might be a tad dry, hot dogs are burned - I happen to like mine blackened but it's easy to overdo them - or it isn't cooked right. Mind you right is relative. This month I've made a sacrifice to the knitting gods the lupine socks. They're done. They're not perfect by a long shot. One sock is half to three quarters of an inch longer than the other. The yarn ran out for the second toe. But they're done. They'll be worn and cherished the same as any other sock in my drawer.
But gods above, I don't want to knit on them again. On the plus side, this means I should be able to block out Nicole with very little problems and a ruler. Life is good.
I've started knitting a pair of mittens. Yea, I know it's June and starting to get hot, but I want to get them done.So the person I'm making them for will quit asking about them.
Grilltech's maze socks are also being worked on. One repeat finished, one and a half more to go. We'll talk more about those later.
A view from our driveway.
Grilltech was a sweetheart and got me a awesome birthday present.
One side has my purse stuff and the other side carries my sock.
What else have I been making? Row counters! Rose quartz, jade and hematite.
Every once in a while Grilltech makes a sacrifice to the grilling gods. He doesn't do it on purpose, it happens. Ribs might be a tad dry, hot dogs are burned - I happen to like mine blackened but it's easy to overdo them - or it isn't cooked right. Mind you right is relative. This month I've made a sacrifice to the knitting gods the lupine socks. They're done. They're not perfect by a long shot. One sock is half to three quarters of an inch longer than the other. The yarn ran out for the second toe. But they're done. They'll be worn and cherished the same as any other sock in my drawer.
But gods above, I don't want to knit on them again. On the plus side, this means I should be able to block out Nicole with very little problems and a ruler. Life is good.
I've started knitting a pair of mittens. Yea, I know it's June and starting to get hot, but I want to get them done.
Grilltech's maze socks are also being worked on. One repeat finished, one and a half more to go. We'll talk more about those later.
A view from our driveway.
List Day!
- Next week is a short week and I'm so looking forward to it
- A count of four cars at the bar this morning
- We saw lightening in the distance, while it was thinking about raining
- I've finished my second breakfast burrito, now I'm stuffed
- Dude, seriously. Please review your notes before you come over to run the reports
- Remember last week's chickens running around? It's still going on
- Mantra? It's Friday Eve!
- Dropped two things in the mail yesterday
- One was the navy blue socks - I'm so pleased they're done
- I was caught getting ready to send an IM to Grilltech from OT's machine
- I think one of his cow-orkers gave me away, he wasn't paying attention
- Spent several hours training a person to do my job while I'm off for three days next week
- I've gained five pounds, it's time to get serious again
- Seriously? An effective date of 01 March 2009 when you put it in on 04 June 2009 is going to be 04 June 2009
- Perky made chocolate cake last night
- We's hates her
- The other thing in the mail? I'm not talking about it
- Tomorrow Amy will have five more days of work... then she's off for the summer
- I'm willing to bet she'll be writing and playing with her kids like a real trooper
- I get to go home and make a cheesecake for a pot luck tomorrow
- Is it really any wonder why I've gaining weight?
- To be fair, I haven't had any cake
yet - Friday is swim day, so today will be cardio and routine
- Grilltech has to work an hour of OT - not to be confused with O'Terrorist - today, I'm debating if I want to stay and work also
- I did go home early on Monday
- It's now clear out side, I was looking forward to more rain
- We've got some of the popcan games on the system at home, have I been doing much knitting?
- Didn't go to the gym, instead I walked around the grounds for 45 minutes
- Made the cheesecake; forgot to put the chocolate chips in until after it had been in the oven for two minutes
- I've also had three pieces of cake
- Yea, another five pounds
- I've got over 400 spam e-mails
- Almost time to fold clothes
A Yarn by Uggy the Raptor
Dear Diary,
It's day 8912 of captivity. I was lounging in my semi-private chamber, when one of the human slaves came in. For a midday snack, I've requesting smoked salmon in a crystal bowl.
Instead of salmon, the slave brought some sort of a green snake. I don't play with green snakes, that's a Fran thing. In protest, I've decided to sleep more, because I've only had eight of my required sixteen hours. While trying to go back to sleep, the slave picked me up and dumped(!) me into the darkened corridor. In order to save feline honor, I'll sit at the door and demand politely to come back in - LOUDLY and repeatedly.
The evil human slave has refused to listen to reason, so time for plan B. I'll have the dark one break down the door. Yea, Uggy about breaking down the door, that's a lot of work and I'd rather lay here.
Plan C: I'm going to sit in the chair and be crabby. I'll also plot my next move.
Plan D: Stupid human slaves, still won't let me in or listen to reason. Tonight while they're sleeping, I'm going to cough up a hair ball.
My semi-private chamber is open again. Maybe the human slave has made the modifications I've requested over the years. No, I don't see any changes. I'll be putting this in my log book, so when we finally take over the world; I'll know...
Must plot revenge on the human slaves. Must make a list of mistreatments and ...
I'll get right to it, after my nap.
Uggy the Raptor
While Uggy was screaming at the door, and I do mean screaming. I blocked the pink blob.
It doesn't look like a blob any more.
Now?
Its in time out because one side blocked out an inch and a half longer then the other. I'm so disgusted, right now it's sitting in time out. It will most likely block out to the same length. I'll recount before I block to make sure. Otherwise I'll be ripping back and reknitting again.
It's day 8912 of captivity. I was lounging in my semi-private chamber, when one of the human slaves came in. For a midday snack, I've requesting smoked salmon in a crystal bowl.
Instead of salmon, the slave brought some sort of a green snake. I don't play with green snakes, that's a Fran thing. In protest, I've decided to sleep more, because I've only had eight of my required sixteen hours. While trying to go back to sleep, the slave picked me up and dumped(!) me into the darkened corridor. In order to save feline honor, I'll sit at the door and demand politely to come back in - LOUDLY and repeatedly.
The evil human slave has refused to listen to reason, so time for plan B. I'll have the dark one break down the door. Yea, Uggy about breaking down the door, that's a lot of work and I'd rather lay here.
Plan C: I'm going to sit in the chair and be crabby. I'll also plot my next move.
Plan D: Stupid human slaves, still won't let me in or listen to reason. Tonight while they're sleeping, I'm going to cough up a hair ball.
My semi-private chamber is open again. Maybe the human slave has made the modifications I've requested over the years. No, I don't see any changes. I'll be putting this in my log book, so when we finally take over the world; I'll know...
Must plot revenge on the human slaves. Must make a list of mistreatments and ...
I'll get right to it, after my nap.
Uggy the Raptor
While Uggy was screaming at the door, and I do mean screaming. I blocked the pink blob.
It doesn't look like a blob any more.
Now?
Its in time out because one side blocked out an inch and a half longer then the other. I'm so disgusted, right now it's sitting in time out. It will most likely block out to the same length. I'll recount before I block to make sure. Otherwise I'll be ripping back and reknitting again.
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