I’m not sure that many of you knew about Pierre. Pierre was my LeClerc loom that stood faithfully by while I igmored it for knitting and even another loom (rigid heddle). I have no excuse. Many months ago I made a half-hearted attempt to find Pierre a loving home where he would be more cherished and used as more than a cat jungle-gym. Then I get a phone call about a month ago from a lady that just took a weaving lesson at the shop and had heard about Pierre. She fell in love instantly and took him away today. I’m sad yet happy for Diane and Pierre. May they live a long and happy life making beautiful things together.
Archive for February, 2009
Thank you to everyone that welcomed me back. And thank you for your compliments on Tang. I wore it today and love it even more!!!
I wanted to quickly respond about the cat news. Besides feeling that we are being taken over, all are well, so don’t worry.
Remember LK and Curly? They are doing well. This is a picture of them sleeping together a few weeks ago. A real Ying and Yang, aren’t they?
I noticed that Curly was limping a little so I took him into the vet. Yes, he had been into a couple of fights and had some wounds on his legs and was missing a couple of claws (ouch!), but the main thing that the vet was concerned about was a fungal infection on his skin. He was sent home newly bathed and with a bottle of special shampoo for me to continue to bath him once a week for 3 more weeks. Right! So that is what I have been doing, with a lot of help from a very, very, very good friend! Its not easy bathing a stray cat even if it is Curlique.
In the meantime, poor LK has been out on her own probably wondering where her man has run off to. And then another, Bob, starts coming around to take Curly’s place. I decide to catch LK and move her into the Florida room with Curly for a little vaca. Unfortunately, LK is not as dumb as she looks and she avoids the have-a-heart-trap. Bob is dumber than he looks and walks right in. Do you think Bob woke up that morning and said, “this seems like a good day to have my balls cut off!”? Hhhhmmmm. Yeah, well, it happened anyway. I eventually get LK into the FL room and she is none too happy but none the worse for it.
So that is all. The count stands that at my house there have been 6 neuterings and 4 spayings. Want to come hang out in my back yard?!?
Dexter says it is time for bed and to please turn off the lights as you leave.
Don’t blame you if you aren’t. I’m not sure I would have kept coming back.
Where have I been? Nowhere and everywhere. Christmas and a few events after just took it all out of me. Plus, you really just get to the point where…oh, nevermind. Hopefully, I’m back. I know I certainly have a lot to talk about…both knitting and sailing related.
I’ve started a new page (see the tabs at the top) for items I have finished in 09. I would like to go back and catch up on all of that BUT let’s start small.
In the world of sailing, INDIGO sold! Yep, you heard that right! We’ve have already headed down to TX to pick out our new baby, a Valiant 42. We are told that it will take approximately 7 months. Its kind of a short gestation but I might get a few things knitted in there. I’d like to do an afghan and maybe a pillow or something.
I’ll share this with you…I finished it last night. Hopefully I will have some better pictures of it soon.
Tang by Wendy Bernard (from Custom Knits)
Twist by Laines du Nord #666
Wonderful book and wonderful pattern. All the patterns are top-down and seamless. It really spoils you cause when you are done, you are done! I’ve started a Crochet sweater (more about that later) and, while it is going quickly, I have to keep reminding myself that I am only working on the back right now. Bummer.
Other things I am working on…
Opart Blanket (from Knitty.com)
for SDC (Jennifer’s new baby)
I am much further along now…only 4 (?) more stripes to go. Of course the stripes get wider and you add 4 more stitches with every row, so it can be slow going right now.
I am also working on a scarf for my mom and a poncho for my niece. I can’t remember when I started them…oops.
Oh, and I have cat news. Remind me to tell you. But right now I have to run. Thanks for stopping by again!
