The start of the body of the sweater.
Finished sleeves, they look pretty close to the prior pictures.
What's left over of Grilltech's green sleeves.
2/5th of the Week
The view down our street, today when we got home.
The start of the body of the sweater.
Finished sleeves, they look pretty close to the prior pictures.
What's left over of Grilltech's green sleeves.
The start of the body of the sweater.
Finished sleeves, they look pretty close to the prior pictures.
What's left over of Grilltech's green sleeves.
No Name Post
We had another storm on Saturday. It snowed most of the day. Not a lot in the way of moisture, it was the small little flakes that turn to ice when compressed. The drive way and porch were shoveled several times during the course of the storm. I'd say there is about two or three inches of snow out there and bitter cold. The news is saying more is coming on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Man I hate winter.
I did quite a bit of knitting this weekend.
Cut off several inches of sleeves Grilltech's green sweater, because he was always pulling the sleeves up. I picked up and knitted a cuff of 20 rows. He's wearing the sweater today. Now the sleeves are too short. We decided to add another 20 rows, which will make it a bit longer and him happier.
On Thursday, I finished my sleeves then casted on for the body of the sweater. In order to save myself some stress and knit the whole thing as one piece instead of seperate three parts like the directions state. Start knitting the pattern, (63 stitches) it's not working. Snarl and rip out all 250 stitches. Re-cast on all stitches, decide to purl a row to help make next row stitches stand out better. Pattern still isn't coming out right. Snarl again. Go get another skein, cast on 126 stitches to knit the two fronts at the same time. Pattern still isn't working out. Rip out again. Snarl more. Decide it's time to walk away from the knitting. An hour later cast on the 250 stitches only this time I decide to read the pattern directions. Oh, find the reason why the pattern wasn't working out. Feel like a complete and utter dumbass. Right front is completed. Move on to the back, it's dead on. Left front do opposite of the right. Whew, first row is done! Work second and third row. Realize on the fourth row that the left front is slightly off. Stare at it and decide at this point I can live with it.
With the kids moving out the Wii will be going away, so that means it's time to get serious about going to the gym again. It will be a while before we can afford one. So, today after work we're off to the gym. Wish me luck.
Turns out we're not going to the gym, Grilltech needs to swing by and drop a package in the mail. Which is okay, the gym will still be there. Oh wait, that's what I've been saying for how long now?
I did quite a bit of knitting this weekend.
Cut off several inches of sleeves Grilltech's green sweater, because he was always pulling the sleeves up. I picked up and knitted a cuff of 20 rows. He's wearing the sweater today. Now the sleeves are too short. We decided to add another 20 rows, which will make it a bit longer and him happier.
On Thursday, I finished my sleeves then casted on for the body of the sweater. In order to save myself some stress and knit the whole thing as one piece instead of seperate three parts like the directions state. Start knitting the pattern, (63 stitches) it's not working. Snarl and rip out all 250 stitches. Re-cast on all stitches, decide to purl a row to help make next row stitches stand out better. Pattern still isn't coming out right. Snarl again. Go get another skein, cast on 126 stitches to knit the two fronts at the same time. Pattern still isn't working out. Rip out again. Snarl more. Decide it's time to walk away from the knitting. An hour later cast on the 250 stitches only this time I decide to read the pattern directions. Oh, find the reason why the pattern wasn't working out. Feel like a complete and utter dumbass. Right front is completed. Move on to the back, it's dead on. Left front do opposite of the right. Whew, first row is done! Work second and third row. Realize on the fourth row that the left front is slightly off. Stare at it and decide at this point I can live with it.
With the kids moving out the Wii will be going away, so that means it's time to get serious about going to the gym again. It will be a while before we can afford one. So, today after work we're off to the gym. Wish me luck.
Turns out we're not going to the gym, Grilltech needs to swing by and drop a package in the mail. Which is okay, the gym will still be there. Oh wait, that's what I've been saying for how long now?
Day is Started
Breakfast is done. (Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy)
Kitchen is mostly cleaned in preparation for dinner.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Kitchen is mostly cleaned in preparation for dinner.
Happy Thanksgiving.
List Day
- Counted two cars at the bar this morning
- Both tools I use are down
- Remember this song?
- Completed all the increases for the sleeves, now I only have three inches to knit
- We're having ham for dinner tomorrow
- The promised 4-8 inches of snow didn't come, but the cold temperatures did
- Anyone remember this one?
- WOW, not sure who walked by, boy-howdy that's some strong perfume
- It was a bad night of sleep at the Tech house
- This one bring back memories?
We're losing the WiiThe kids are moving out!- Left work early
- This snow makes everything brighter, my eyes hurt
- Havoc is like Tigger, he bounces
- Last one, how about this one?
All's Quiet on the Western Front
I am still alive. In fact, I had half a post written out but I didn't get around to posting it. Something about I'm lazy or forgetful, whatever. (Gooo team Apathy!)
Winter has arrived with a vengeance. We woke up to snow on Sunday morning.
About 1000, it looked almost comfortable.
Then about 1400, it started snowing again.
It's suppose to flurry most of the day then really snow tonight and most of tomorrow. Not looking forward to it at all.
I have been knitting, working on Grilltech's blanket. (Yea, I know, it looks like the last time I pictured it only it's the next pair.) I've sewed them together and held it up. Did some cursing when I realized I need at least eight more pairs. It's going to be very colorful at the end because I'm buying local and in batches.
I have been working on a sweater for me. Sleeves are coming along. I've got a gut feeling I'll be running out of yarn. (See what happens when I send a skein as a blog prize?)
I did clean the counters and the fridge door. The handles are white! It’s been so long since I’ve seen it, I’d forgotten.
Winter has arrived with a vengeance. We woke up to snow on Sunday morning.
About 1000, it looked almost comfortable.
Then about 1400, it started snowing again.
It's suppose to flurry most of the day then really snow tonight and most of tomorrow. Not looking forward to it at all.
I have been knitting, working on Grilltech's blanket. (Yea, I know, it looks like the last time I pictured it only it's the next pair.) I've sewed them together and held it up. Did some cursing when I realized I need at least eight more pairs. It's going to be very colorful at the end because I'm buying local and in batches.
I have been working on a sweater for me. Sleeves are coming along. I've got a gut feeling I'll be running out of yarn. (See what happens when I send a skein as a blog prize?)
I did clean the counters and the fridge door. The handles are white! It’s been so long since I’ve seen it, I’d forgotten.
List Day
- Only one car in at the bar this morning
- We didn't get snow in the valley and it's still raining currently
- I took Friday off, it’s a four day weekend for me!
- Not sure how I feel about the plane off the coast of California
- I came to the conclusion it was solar flares
- While Grilltech is saying the dolphins (and whales) are making a bid to become a space power
- Three hours of schedule manipulation just became obsolete
- Finished the green shift scarf
- Okay, it was more ran out of yarn than finished
- Day is mostly over
- Well, then we get to go to the gym
I'm not ready!
My entry to Yarn Harlot's haiku contest:
Knit then up and over
No more counting or purling
Hey! I can have wine
They're talking snow on Wednesday. I'm not ready for snow in the valley. We still have a month to go before winter really should get here.
Knit then up and over
No more counting or purling
Hey! I can have wine
They're talking snow on Wednesday. I'm not ready for snow in the valley. We still have a month to go before winter really should get here.
List Day
- Counted ten cars at the bar this morning
- Wednesday only had four of them
- Didn't take the sweater last night, still working on Grilltech's green shift scarf
- I estimate about a foot and a half still to go
- While I did vote on Tuesday, I couldn't tell you who won
- Tomorrow is Procreator’s birthday
- We didn't plan anything for dinner, guess we'll stop by the store on the way home
- A gal down the corridor from me is wearing almost the same shade of purple as me, but a different style of shirt
- How do you handle the OM fondling your knitting?
- I was away from my desk at the time, so he thought I wouldn’t know
- The week is almost over, thankfully
- For some reason, my left knee is hurting
- Maybe it's the weather
Blah
About twenty minutes ago (1010), I decided it was time to heat up lunch. I was grabbing change to purchase some chips when the power went out. We still have computers, because of the generators. The down side? There isn't any power to the crap food machines and microwaves. Grilltech offered me his lunch, but I don't want to leave him without anything.
Power came back on at 1050, so I was able to get lunch. The big display clock on the wall is off by an hour, both a blessing and curse. I can dream it's that much closer to go home, but it's not.
On the plus side, I'm walking down to knit and drink coffee with the Bride. May be I'll take the newest sweater down to work on.
Power came back on at 1050, so I was able to get lunch. The big display clock on the wall is off by an hour, both a blessing and curse. I can dream it's that much closer to go home, but it's not.
On the plus side, I'm walking down to knit and drink coffee with the Bride. May be I'll take the newest sweater down to work on.
#@$! Sock
Today's photos was supervised by Havoc. His hair is starting to grow out.
Fall has made it's way to our street. I love the colors.
Don't they look so cute and innocent laying there? Don't be fooled. These socks are pure evil.
Evil.
I started them on size ones. Had one done to the heel flap, then tried it on my fore arm. It was way too tight. I had to rip it back. The leg was knit on size twos. They're now comfortable and will fit. I started the heel following the pattern (the pattern is suppose to go down to the turned heel), but I decided I didn't like how it was turning out. So ripped back the almost finished heel and did a typical slipped stitch heel.
I knew it would be close on the amount of yarn needed because there was an added repeat on the leg. So when the end of yarn showed up, it wasn't a total surprise. I wanted these socks done, so I used the dark green from the green shift scarf. It does look nice. (But don't tell the socks I said that!)
I was picking up the stuff and moving back to my desk. The sock bag felt odd. I reached in and found more black/gray yarn.
Not enough to do the entire toe, but that's not the point. Perky says the socks wanted to make sure they were included on the blanket.
Maybe. Maybe not. Either way: #@$! socks!
Fall has made it's way to our street. I love the colors.
Don't they look so cute and innocent laying there? Don't be fooled. These socks are pure evil.
I started them on size ones. Had one done to the heel flap, then tried it on my fore arm. It was way too tight. I had to rip it back. The leg was knit on size twos. They're now comfortable and will fit. I started the heel following the pattern (the pattern is suppose to go down to the turned heel), but I decided I didn't like how it was turning out. So ripped back the almost finished heel and did a typical slipped stitch heel.
I knew it would be close on the amount of yarn needed because there was an added repeat on the leg. So when the end of yarn showed up, it wasn't a total surprise. I wanted these socks done, so I used the dark green from the green shift scarf. It does look nice. (But don't tell the socks I said that!)
I was picking up the stuff and moving back to my desk. The sock bag felt odd. I reached in and found more black/gray yarn.
Not enough to do the entire toe, but that's not the point. Perky says the socks wanted to make sure they were included on the blanket.
Maybe. Maybe not. Either way: #@$! socks!
#@$! Sock
Did I not say these socks where cursed? Guess who ran out of yarn a mere 22 rows away from the end?
#@$! socks!!
#@$! socks!!
Nadda
It appears fall has come to our corner of the world. It started raining on Saturday, finally quit sometime on Sunday night. After Havoc and I went for a walk in the pouring rain. By the end of our walk, he was trying to run home because we were so wet. Today's walk was windier, but drier.
I've turned the heel on the sock. Only three more repeats to go and it's done.
I've turned the heel on the sock. Only three more repeats to go and it's done.
Open Letters
Dear Green Shift Scarf,
I like you, I really like you, but you're not moving fast enough for me. Was it only last month, when we coudln't get enough of each other? Things were hot & heavy. But now? It's the same old routine. Knit, turn, knit more. I want our fiery passion back.
Is that too much to ask for?
Knittech
Dear Mother's Moment,
You are sexy and smooth. It's hard to believe how much you and I have been doing so much dancing. Sure it's the avoid dance, but we're dancing, in my book that's a win. I might even get around to working on you again.
Until then, know how much I enjoy working with you.
Me
DearCursed Viper Pilot socks,
Can you believe it? He's asking for plain vanilla socks because I'm taking to knit you. To say, you and I had a rocky start would be an understatement. Wrong gauge, lots of symbols I had to learn, and a ripped back heel. I'm amazed both of us are still alive. For the record, I'm going to have you purified before your handed over to Grilltech. There is no way in hell I'm going to let a cursed item near him.
Here's hoping water is enough, because wool and fire don't mix.
Knittech
Dear Roxie,
On Sunday, there was one piece of fruit left from last week. Today we bought 10 pieces which is enough to get us through the week. My goal is to have none left next Sunday.
Wish us luck,
Saren
Dear Perky,
I want you to know, I mean this with all my heart. I'm so jealous of you. Starting over and taking first place, truly is impressive and make me feel old.
Keep up the good work.
Mom
Dear Eldest,
I'm looking forward to dinner on Saturday. Your dad is planning how he's cooking dinner that night.
Shopping?! You betcha!!
Mom
I like you, I really like you, but you're not moving fast enough for me. Was it only last month, when we coudln't get enough of each other? Things were hot & heavy. But now? It's the same old routine. Knit, turn, knit more. I want our fiery passion back.
Is that too much to ask for?
Knittech
Dear Mother's Moment,
You are sexy and smooth. It's hard to believe how much you and I have been doing so much dancing. Sure it's the avoid dance, but we're dancing, in my book that's a win. I might even get around to working on you again.
Until then, know how much I enjoy working with you.
Me
Dear
Can you believe it? He's asking for plain vanilla socks because I'm taking to knit you. To say, you and I had a rocky start would be an understatement. Wrong gauge, lots of symbols I had to learn, and a ripped back heel. I'm amazed both of us are still alive. For the record, I'm going to have you purified before your handed over to Grilltech. There is no way in hell I'm going to let a cursed item near him.
Here's hoping water is enough, because wool and fire don't mix.
Knittech
Dear Roxie,
On Sunday, there was one piece of fruit left from last week. Today we bought 10 pieces which is enough to get us through the week. My goal is to have none left next Sunday.
Wish us luck,
Saren
Dear Perky,
I want you to know, I mean this with all my heart. I'm so jealous of you. Starting over and taking first place, truly is impressive and make me feel old.
Keep up the good work.
Mom
Dear Eldest,
I'm looking forward to dinner on Saturday. Your dad is planning how he's cooking dinner that night.
Shopping?! You betcha!!
Mom
List Day!
- There was four cars at the bar this morning
- Grilltech stole! my blog post
- Guess that means I need to stop knitting on his stuff
- Oh wait, I have
- Working on a cowl for SandTech
- Amy do you recognize the yarn in the last set of pictures?
- The pool tried to kill us yesterday
- Today I did strength and yoga, and I'm not nearly as sore
- I've got a potluck and knit & eat tomorrow
- I'd better be careful
- There was something else I wanted to say, but I can't remember it
- Must be time to post while I'm ahead
Date Nyte, Tech Style
On Sunday night, I was getting ready for dinner. Manged to get the table mostly cleared.
Since we're trying to slim down, the candle goes away. In it's place a biscuit holder that was Granny's. Since biscuit's are a no-no, fruit works just fine.
Steaks for dinner, because we're carnivores.
We got two meals from those bad boys...
Since we're trying to slim down, the candle goes away. In it's place a biscuit holder that was Granny's. Since biscuit's are a no-no, fruit works just fine.
Steaks for dinner, because we're carnivores.
We got two meals from those bad boys...
Worst Mommy Ever!!
I've been in and out of the room where the good food is stored all day.
Cats keep checking out and are all ready to go into good food alert status
Got the good food dishes gathered up.
Every cat has begun screaming because they never get good food
Put them in the dishwasher and turned it on.
Cats are now plotting my death
Cats keep checking out and are all ready to go into good food alert status
Got the good food dishes gathered up.
Every cat has begun screaming because they never get good food
Put them in the dishwasher and turned it on.
Cats are now plotting my death
It's on!!
I threw down the gauntlet today.
Told Grilltech, you're not level 40. He's now reinforcing his first place status on a bunch of the games, so he can tell me the same thing later.
Told Grilltech, you're not level 40. He's now reinforcing his first place status on a bunch of the games, so he can tell me the same thing later.
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