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: #@$! socks!
#@$! 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.
List Day!
- Counted three cars at the bar this morning
- Spent the past two days bitching I was cold
- Last night, I put my USB blanket in Griltech's bag, today I'm warm!
- Did 30 minutes worth of Wii last night, today I'm a tad sore
- We're suppose to get lots of rain today
- So far, it's only partly cloudy
- About gave Grilltech a coronary at work today
- Got home to no power in the neighborhood
- Spilled diet peach Snapple in my bag
- The cursed
thirdsecond sock was spared - But the USB blanket wasn't
1000 Words
My supervisor for this photo shoot:
A scarf for Grilltech
Swatch for my sweater
Glove for parents to sell
Grilltech's cursed sock, yes, there is a story there but I'll tell it later
Remember the peacock shawl?
I ripped it out. Will try again later.
A scarf for Grilltech
Swatch for my sweater
Glove for parents to sell
Grilltech's cursed sock, yes, there is a story there but I'll tell it later
Remember the peacock shawl?
I ripped it out. Will try again later.
It's not a good idea to...
....take first place on the board when you've never done the event before. The other players get crabby, especially when they've been practicing and own it.
New High Score...
I decided to take a minute and play basic soccer on the Wii. 525 points later, I'm number one. #@$% two misses...
List Day!
- There were only two cars at the bar this morning
- The full moon was breath taking
- But then full moon's usually are
- Today is SandTech's birthday
- Sunday is Grilltech's
- It has been getting almost downright cold in the building in the morning
- It's 0905 and I'm still wearing my jacket
- I keep walking by the board and thinking the date (09/XX/2010) is wrong
- Thought it was October for some reason
- I have over six gigs of music on the iPhone and this is the second time today I've heard this song
- Not that's it's a bad song mind you, but there are a bunch of different ones I could be listening to
- Perky decided she was going to show me who really rules the board
- We watched Prince of Persia last weekend, thought it was sweet
- Had to put my jacket back on, it's chilly
- I need to find some dark green sock yarn to finish Grilltech's scarf
- Called Twisted Ewe to see if they had more, but I don't think they do
- She hasn't called me back yet
- 40 minutes on the Wii is a killer
Why I Rule the Board....
I'm a child of the 80's. I cut my video gaming teeth on cutting edge games like Pong and Mario Bros. The kids have a Wii with a Wii Fit Plus - well they have Wii Fit, we picked up the plus. Anyway, the Wii really speaks to my I’m playing a video game! and I have high score, don’t really notice I’m exercising!. Shhh high score at stake here.
I've gotta say, I really, really like the Wii Fit Plus. Not only does it have the games, but additional benefits like it can design workouts for you. Harder games - WTF?! What do you mean I have to walk and pay attention to remote? That's crazy talk!! that not only work you body but mind as well. Hopefully it will keep me motivated to stay with an exercise program.
Oh and Perky... I'm eight steps away from taking over first place on Wii Step Plus Seriously? That's not me, but it would be awesome if it was.
I've gotta say, I really, really like the Wii Fit Plus. Not only does it have the games, but additional benefits like it can design workouts for you. Harder games - WTF?! What do you mean I have to walk and pay attention to remote? That's crazy talk!! that not only work you body but mind as well. Hopefully it will keep me motivated to stay with an exercise program.
Oh and Perky... I'm eight steps away from taking over first place on Wii Step Plus Seriously? That's not me, but it would be awesome if it was.
List Day!
- There was only one car at the bar this morning
- Which is odd because Wednesday had five cars plus a bike
- Today this system is dragging
- I should save often
- Grilltech is scheduled for Saturday out patient surgery
- The day is almost over
- My tooth is still a bit sore from Monday
- I was asked if I can run across the park on Saturday, can I game?
- He was told no...
- I moved seats at work, but didn't set-up the computer before I left
- Wow, Just Desserts
One of those days
Grilltech has a kidney stone. Not one of those run of the mill-average ones, but a 7mm one. Which means, Friday he's going to the doctor to have it removed.
More knitting time for me.
More knitting time for me.
List Day!
- I counted five cars at the bar this morning
- I never realized, you'll need to go look yourself actually means yes, please email us to ask the same question I just answered
- C1 (Computer 1) crashed hardcore and needed a manual shut down, which means, I lost quite a bit a data
- You know, important things like a blog post (I write it in notepad then e-mail it home) and a SQL query I was in the middle of writing and hadn't saved
- I was told not spam the support group with negative comments
- I can see how making the statement calling the help desk is useless can be taken negatively
- Maybe the guy on the other end shouldn't have said, we only create tickets and assign them
- No knitting tonight, my arm is still sore
- OMG!! Not work safe
1000 Words
Fran* loves her job.
It's not blocked yet, but the colors POP!
I started a swatch, but didn't like how it was turning out. I thought the cables was lost in the colors.
So it's been ripped back. I started another one in black...
It's blocking!!
Close up of the point.
Thankfully it's at the end of the season, so no birds were harmed in the defoliation of our yard. However, the butterflies were dive bombing everyone.
* She hid while the tree was coming down, because she is pretty smart.
It's not blocked yet, but the colors POP!
I started a swatch, but didn't like how it was turning out. I thought the cables was lost in the colors.
So it's been ripped back. I started another one in black...
It's blocking!!
Close up of the point.
Thankfully it's at the end of the season, so no birds were harmed in the defoliation of our yard. However, the butterflies were dive bombing everyone.
* She hid while the tree was coming down, because she is pretty smart.
Recap
This morning wasn't the best, thankfully I wasn't overly crabby or annoyed at the overall situation. Someone stole my chair, so I went down and traded for an icky chair, that's actually fairly comfortable. Couldn't get logged into the chat program. I went and changed my password, was able to get in after that. iTunes had an update come down, so I dutifully installed it. Now Outlook doesn't run, unless it's in safe mode. I'm hoping they - those guys in black suits - fix it soon. If I do the uninstall of the Apple Mobile Device fix, then I can't sync. I think that's my whining done and out of the way, but I might be wrong.
Donna Lee posted some pictures of the Whoopie Pies she made. (Okay she posted pictures of from Epicurious.) They good really good. I wonder how a cream cheese filling would work instead of using marshmallow. I'm not a real big marshmallow fan.
Grilltech and friends spent most of the day Sunday cutting down the tree in the front yard. (Go read about it on his blog.) I stayed in the house with SandTech and we played on the Wii*. While the tree was coming down, Grilltech was making ribs and chicken thighs. They turned out pretty tasty.
The server is also up and running, so I'll be able to post pictures. Because some people would like to see what I've been working on.
* Remember need to pick up size AA batteries and bring gum to work
Donna Lee posted some pictures of the Whoopie Pies she made. (Okay she posted pictures of from Epicurious.) They good really good. I wonder how a cream cheese filling would work instead of using marshmallow. I'm not a real big marshmallow fan.
Grilltech and friends spent most of the day Sunday cutting down the tree in the front yard. (Go read about it on his blog.) I stayed in the house with SandTech and we played on the Wii*. While the tree was coming down, Grilltech was making ribs and chicken thighs. They turned out pretty tasty.
The server is also up and running, so I'll be able to post pictures. Because some people would like to see what I've been working on.
* Remember need to pick up size AA batteries and bring gum to work
List Day!
- A day late, does that mean I lose 10% of the total grade? =^.^=
- Drove a different route to work, so I don't know how many cars were at the bar
- I hope my East coast friends are safe and doing well
- They shut down East coast operations until noon today
- They it conjures images of men in suits, dark glasses, ear pieces, guns and black helicopters
- It's Friday before a three day weekend, it should be dropping off around here about noonish
- Plus the whole hurricane thing...
- I must be watching too much Food Network, because I'm having strange cooking dreams
- The palm of my left hand is itching like mad
- One of the songs from the Matrix Reloaded came up in queue, can totally see Neo kicking ass
- Maybe it will be a Matrix weekend
- Today is almost over... I'm so glad
- The Gnome was awesome today, allowed me to cut out early
- Had house burgers and pasta salad for dinner
- The Eldest came over to show me her shawl project
- Love the deep burgundy color
- I still haven't picked up Grilltech's blanket
- I started a simple scarf instead
- Yea, I know, just how much do I have on the needles now?
- I've been wearing my shawl at work, I also wore it tonight when we walked around the block
- Meanest Wife in the World! Grilltech's not feeling well but I made him come with me anyway
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