These bears were outside one of the restaurants we ate at while on vacation.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Pi Shawl
Here is how much I have of my Pi Shawl finished. As you can see there is no way I can finish by the end of today. Oh, well. I guess I'll just keep working on it.
Labor Day-Amazing Lace
It is Labor Day. The final day of the Amazing Lace Challenge. I have not finished my Pi Shawl. That is ok. I will continue to knit it. I'm not sure when I will, but I will let everyone know when I am finished.
Labor Day-Amazing Lace
It is Labor Day. The final day of the Amazing Lace Challenge. I have not finished my Pi Shawl. That is ok. I will continue to knit it. I'm not sure when I will, but I will let everyone know when I am finished.
Monday, August 28, 2006
One Skein Bowl
Cute bowl. The first one I"ve made. Didn't take long. Used yarn from my stash so I have no idea what it is.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Amazing Lace # 6
I just realized that my last picture for Amazing Lace should have been #5. If I get time I'll go in and change the number.
I'm up to 598 stitches or something like that. I bound off so I could see what it looks like. I will need to knit some more. I know I have another pattern to use. I'll have to look it up. The Pi Shawl looks very nice but it is a large doily size and not a shawl size.
I'll try and get a picture taken as soon as possible. I know I've missed every deadline for the Amazing Lace contest. It doesnt' bother me. I didnt' get into it to win a prize, just to see other lace and knit lace has been fun.
Now to go and wind up another skein of yarn and find my pattern so I can continue.
I've only used 1 skein of yarn so far. 220 yards of laceweight yarn goes along way.
I'm up to 598 stitches or something like that. I bound off so I could see what it looks like. I will need to knit some more. I know I have another pattern to use. I'll have to look it up. The Pi Shawl looks very nice but it is a large doily size and not a shawl size.
I'll try and get a picture taken as soon as possible. I know I've missed every deadline for the Amazing Lace contest. It doesnt' bother me. I didnt' get into it to win a prize, just to see other lace and knit lace has been fun.
Now to go and wind up another skein of yarn and find my pattern so I can continue.
I've only used 1 skein of yarn so far. 220 yards of laceweight yarn goes along way.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Did I remember to pack my knitting?
I forgot to make that the title of the Amazing Lace Post.
One of these days I'll figure everything out.
One of these days I'll figure everything out.
Amazing Lace #4
I know I"m late posting my entry. I don't care. I took the picture before the deadline.
I am almost finished knitting my 48 rows for the 3rd section of the Pi Shawl. I will then take it off the needles and hopefully I can take a picture to be included in the running for Amazing Lace #6.
Can't see my knitting? Hint: Think red.
I am almost finished knitting my 48 rows for the 3rd section of the Pi Shawl. I will then take it off the needles and hopefully I can take a picture to be included in the running for Amazing Lace #6.
Can't see my knitting? Hint: Think red.
Ballband Dishcloth #2
I do enjoy using my dishcloths. This one is the mirror image of the first one.
Saturday Sky 8-5-06
I'm not a part of the Saturday Sky group, but I thought I would show that sometimes San Francisco does have sun in the summer.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Duplicate Post
I just realized that I've been posting duplicate pictures. Oh, well. Must pay better attention to what I am doing.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Woodstock
Last year there were statues of Charlie Brown around Santa Rosa. This year it is Woodstock.
The American River in Coloma
Hard to believe that in one area of the American River it can be calm and just around the bend you can have rapids.
This spot was just up the stream from where Gold was found. If you want to can pan for gold on the shore.
This spot was just up the stream from where Gold was found. If you want to can pan for gold on the shore.
Vacation Over
I am back at work. So I guess that means vacation is over.
I'll get back to my account of vacation.
On the Saturday we went up to Coloma, Ca to Sutter's Mill. That is where gold was found. It was very interesting to see everything. We did stop in Placerville on our way up. The rode along Hwy 49 to Clomoa.
Continued on Hwy 49 at the end of our day to Auburn. Then we got onto 80 to head home.
Sunday we just hung around Elk Grove. We did go to the movies. We saw John Tucker Must Die. It was ok. I think the kids enjoyed it. We were just glad for an air conditioned place to sit in for a while.
Monday we did nothing. Siobain went back to work and we just hung around. Got laundry done. Did some work in the front yard.
Tuesday we were up early to ride into Sonoma with Siobain. I think it has been over 2 years since we were in Sonoma.
Then we went into Santa Rosa. We stopped in at the Luther Burbank Gardens to take the kids picutes.
Then the ride home. Luckly all of our trips have been without incident. We do joke about the differnt things that can happen, but they don't.
I'll get back to my account of vacation.
On the Saturday we went up to Coloma, Ca to Sutter's Mill. That is where gold was found. It was very interesting to see everything. We did stop in Placerville on our way up. The rode along Hwy 49 to Clomoa.
Continued on Hwy 49 at the end of our day to Auburn. Then we got onto 80 to head home.
Sunday we just hung around Elk Grove. We did go to the movies. We saw John Tucker Must Die. It was ok. I think the kids enjoyed it. We were just glad for an air conditioned place to sit in for a while.
Monday we did nothing. Siobain went back to work and we just hung around. Got laundry done. Did some work in the front yard.
Tuesday we were up early to ride into Sonoma with Siobain. I think it has been over 2 years since we were in Sonoma.
Then we went into Santa Rosa. We stopped in at the Luther Burbank Gardens to take the kids picutes.
Then the ride home. Luckly all of our trips have been without incident. We do joke about the differnt things that can happen, but they don't.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Heather ready to travel
We had just come out of the antique store when we decided to do a photo shoot with Heather, the suitcase and traincase that my sister bought. The trains pass thru Old Town Elk Grove right behind Heather. We even saw a pasenger train go by.
The American River in Folsom
It is amazing to think that there can be rapids on one section of the river and then it can be calm on another section.
The American River in Coloma
The American River, where you can raft and pan for gold.
We did neither.
We had fun anyway.
We did neither.
We had fun anyway.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Summer Vacation 2006 Part 2
Wednesday we went to Folsom.
It is a nice little town along the American River.
We did not get started until 4pm, which meant we arrived in old town Folsom after all the stores closed. I wanted to eat at the tea shop there. We will go back some other time. Hopefully when it is cooler.
We did have a lovely lunch at the Stage Grill. It is in the building where the Folsom Hotel use to be. The food was wonderful. While it was very hot even after 5pm we did walk around for a bit.
We stopped at the Folsom Outlet Mall on the way home. Can't pass up a chance to spend money. The only thing about the out let Mall is that some of the stores charge the same as they do in their regular stores. No fun there.
WE were able to see the lightrail station in Folsom. Now we know how to get there without a car.
Thursday we took my mother to get her hair done. It was the first day when the temps were under 100 degrees. She was very thank full to be able to get out and get her hair done. Brian also got his haircut.
The big event for today was the Strauss Festival in Elk Grove Regional Park. We brough our dinner with us. We even put wine into a water bottle. Then we also bought wine to get glasses that have the Strauss Festival 2006 etched on them. I gave my glass to my husband. It is a very nice little glass.
The weather was just beautiful. The music was lovely. The costumes on the dancers were unbelievable. To bad the pictures of the dancers didnt' come out.
There were fireworks afterwards.
Friday: We went to the Crocker Museum in Sacramento to see the MC Escher exhibit.
The museum is in the Crocker Mansion. The building is absoutley beautiful. The other exhibits in the museum are wonderful. We had a great time looking at everything.
It is a nice little town along the American River.
We did not get started until 4pm, which meant we arrived in old town Folsom after all the stores closed. I wanted to eat at the tea shop there. We will go back some other time. Hopefully when it is cooler.
We did have a lovely lunch at the Stage Grill. It is in the building where the Folsom Hotel use to be. The food was wonderful. While it was very hot even after 5pm we did walk around for a bit.
We stopped at the Folsom Outlet Mall on the way home. Can't pass up a chance to spend money. The only thing about the out let Mall is that some of the stores charge the same as they do in their regular stores. No fun there.
WE were able to see the lightrail station in Folsom. Now we know how to get there without a car.
Thursday we took my mother to get her hair done. It was the first day when the temps were under 100 degrees. She was very thank full to be able to get out and get her hair done. Brian also got his haircut.
The big event for today was the Strauss Festival in Elk Grove Regional Park. We brough our dinner with us. We even put wine into a water bottle. Then we also bought wine to get glasses that have the Strauss Festival 2006 etched on them. I gave my glass to my husband. It is a very nice little glass.
The weather was just beautiful. The music was lovely. The costumes on the dancers were unbelievable. To bad the pictures of the dancers didnt' come out.
There were fireworks afterwards.
Friday: We went to the Crocker Museum in Sacramento to see the MC Escher exhibit.
The museum is in the Crocker Mansion. The building is absoutley beautiful. The other exhibits in the museum are wonderful. We had a great time looking at everything.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Vacation 2006
Glad to be home and see the fog.
We arrived last Sunday it was 109. I don't remember the last time I felt such opressive heat. It was my siter's birthday, so we stopped off to get her gifts and dinner.
We had a nice quiet celebration. I worked Saturday night. I woke up at 5:30pm on Saturday and went to bed at 12:30am on Monday morning. I was not happy over the lack of sleep.
I did sleep for 12 hours.
Monday was 108. We had plans to go to the River Cats Game. It took us all day to get ready to go. I cannot belive how hot it was.
The game was fun, but we were miserable because of the heat. We talked about how even in the middle of summer when you are going to the Giant's game you need to think if you are going to need a blanket or not.
Here we were looking for ice, ice cream, cold drinks. My little fan got a workout.
Tuesday was 103. We went to IKEA in West Sacramento. We spent about 4 hours there. I cannot belive we spent that much time there. We all had fun dreaming about everything we would buy if we could.
We arrived last Sunday it was 109. I don't remember the last time I felt such opressive heat. It was my siter's birthday, so we stopped off to get her gifts and dinner.
We had a nice quiet celebration. I worked Saturday night. I woke up at 5:30pm on Saturday and went to bed at 12:30am on Monday morning. I was not happy over the lack of sleep.
I did sleep for 12 hours.
Monday was 108. We had plans to go to the River Cats Game. It took us all day to get ready to go. I cannot belive how hot it was.
The game was fun, but we were miserable because of the heat. We talked about how even in the middle of summer when you are going to the Giant's game you need to think if you are going to need a blanket or not.
Here we were looking for ice, ice cream, cold drinks. My little fan got a workout.
Tuesday was 103. We went to IKEA in West Sacramento. We spent about 4 hours there. I cannot belive we spent that much time there. We all had fun dreaming about everything we would buy if we could.
Monday, July 31, 2006
55th Wedding Anniversary
My cousins next trip was up to my parents. The kids had a great time making this poster to put up outside the house.
Fireworks
July started with a visit from my cousins from Ireland.
They had a wonderful time watching the 4th of July fireworks on the Bay.
They had a wonderful time watching the 4th of July fireworks on the Bay.
Dolores Park
A sunny day in San Francisco, you can see the fog rolling into the city.
We were here for Opera in the Park.
Everyone had a great time.
We were here for Opera in the Park.
Everyone had a great time.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Second Felted Bag
I used Cascade 220. This bag will be going to my friend in England. It will now be a housewarming gift. While I'm on vacation I'll try to find something cute to put inside.
Kimono
I used Cotton Tots. The color is a nice buttercup yellow. I haven't decided if I'll add buttons or ties.
Close up of my Pi Shawl
Here is a close up of the stitches on my Pi.
To me the color is on the green side. I was shocked to see this color on my computer.
To me the color is on the green side. I was shocked to see this color on my computer.
Pi Shawl
Here is the progress on my Pi Shawl.
I'm at 288 Stitches. I followed the pattern as written up to here. Now I'm using Barbara Walters Small trees pattern. It is very nice looking
I'm at 288 Stitches. I followed the pattern as written up to here. Now I'm using Barbara Walters Small trees pattern. It is very nice looking
Lucky's Adoring Fans
This was Lucky's last weekend with us.
He had such a great time with everyone.
He had a great send off.
Good thing we didn't know he wasn't going to live much longer.
He had such a great time with everyone.
He had a great send off.
Good thing we didn't know he wasn't going to live much longer.
Close up of my Pi Shawl
I'm using Barbara Walters small trees pattern for this section It looks very nice
Heather with Anthony Bourdain
Heather dragged us all out for a book signing with Tony. She had a great time and even got her apron signed
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Amazing Lace
Welcome any one from Amazing Lace.
I promise I will make my daughter help me get pictures of my Pi Shawl up.
Now to go and take some pictures. LOL
I promise I will make my daughter help me get pictures of my Pi Shawl up.
Now to go and take some pictures. LOL
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Anazing Lace #4
I've got to get pictures up.
My plans for the Amazing Lace #4 challenge is to take a picture of my Pi Shawl on one of my stuff animals. It will look like a hat if I can find a big enough animal.
My plans for the Amazing Lace #4 challenge is to take a picture of my Pi Shawl on one of my stuff animals. It will look like a hat if I can find a big enough animal.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Monday, July 03, 2006
Amazing Lace #3
I never got a poem together. Boo Hoo. LOL
I just couldn't think of any thing to write.
I'll try and get all my pictures up this week.
Now on to the new challenge.
I just couldn't think of any thing to write.
I'll try and get all my pictures up this week.
Now on to the new challenge.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
bartsign
These signs are up all over the BART system. Aren't they neat?
I like to sit and knit just below the sign but haven't found one right at a seat yet. I'll have to keep looking.
I like to sit and knit just below the sign but haven't found one right at a seat yet. I'll have to keep looking.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
First felted bag was well recieved.
i brought the second felted bag into work and everyone loved it. I have that package almost ready to send out. Hopefully by the end of the week.
Still knitting on the kimono. I end up ripping it out so many times I'm surprised I'm still knitting it.
Haven't touched my Pi Shawl in awhile. Maybe this weekend.
Still knitting on the kimono. I end up ripping it out so many times I'm surprised I'm still knitting it.
Haven't touched my Pi Shawl in awhile. Maybe this weekend.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Felted Bag
I finished another felted bag. Need to run it thru the washing machine again.
Still have lots of pictures to take and post.
On 288 sts on my Pi Shawl.
Trying out different lace patterns.
Not sure which one I'll end up using.
Currently knitting on a kimono from Mason-Dixon Knitting.
Still have lots of pictures to take and post.
On 288 sts on my Pi Shawl.
Trying out different lace patterns.
Not sure which one I'll end up using.
Currently knitting on a kimono from Mason-Dixon Knitting.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Amazing Lace #2 Extreme Knitting
I was reading the rule of the Second Challenge and I couldn't figure out how I could ever come up with anything that was extreme.
I thought I go to the fire station and see if they will let me knit on the engine.
I'll have the kids take a picture of me knitting on a a packed MUNI streetcar.
Then last night while I work, I engaged in EXTREME KNITTING!!!!!!!!!
I had my pattern, my yarn, my circular needles, but not my dpn's.
I wanted to start my Pi Shawl now. Not wait until I got home.
I went and got 4 packs of cotton tipped applicators. I've made them into dpn's before. I usually just cut of the cotton tip and then file down the ends.
This time i did not have an emery board to do the filing with. I only had a pencil sharpner.
Let us just say it is not easy to make stitchs using cotton tip applicators that have been sharpned with a pencil sharpner.
Pictures to follow.
I thought I go to the fire station and see if they will let me knit on the engine.
I'll have the kids take a picture of me knitting on a a packed MUNI streetcar.
Then last night while I work, I engaged in EXTREME KNITTING!!!!!!!!!
I had my pattern, my yarn, my circular needles, but not my dpn's.
I wanted to start my Pi Shawl now. Not wait until I got home.
I went and got 4 packs of cotton tipped applicators. I've made them into dpn's before. I usually just cut of the cotton tip and then file down the ends.
This time i did not have an emery board to do the filing with. I only had a pencil sharpner.
Let us just say it is not easy to make stitchs using cotton tip applicators that have been sharpned with a pencil sharpner.
Pictures to follow.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Amazing Lace
I have my pattern. It was right where I thought it was. My yarn. My needles, my stitch markers. I ready to go. I will start tonight on my way to work.
I'll knit on the Pi Shawl this weekend and then go back and finish a few things that are hanging around here.
I'll knit on the Pi Shawl this weekend and then go back and finish a few things that are hanging around here.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
I bought yarn
Yesterday I went out to buy my daughter's birthday gift. While I was out I went and visited a yarn store that I haven't been to yet.
It was very nice, clean and new. I bought the book One Skein and I bought one skein. LOL
The yarn I bought Manous del Uruguay. I've never bought it before. It was the only wool yarn in the whole store that even looked purple. It is a very rich deep color at home. I want to make the felted bag I just finished with this yarn.
The birthday girl asked for a felted bag. Of course I cannnot find the pattern.
I am ashamed to admit that I went over to my bed and without moving anything I picked up 12 knitting books.
I don't think I need anymore knitting books. LOL
So guess which book I can't find?
EZ's Knitter's Almanac. I'll find it later when I move things.
I also have some patterns to fill in the center of my pie shawl. I just need to decide which ones I want to use and where I want to put them.
It was very nice, clean and new. I bought the book One Skein and I bought one skein. LOL
The yarn I bought Manous del Uruguay. I've never bought it before. It was the only wool yarn in the whole store that even looked purple. It is a very rich deep color at home. I want to make the felted bag I just finished with this yarn.
The birthday girl asked for a felted bag. Of course I cannnot find the pattern.
I am ashamed to admit that I went over to my bed and without moving anything I picked up 12 knitting books.
I don't think I need anymore knitting books. LOL
So guess which book I can't find?
EZ's Knitter's Almanac. I'll find it later when I move things.
I also have some patterns to fill in the center of my pie shawl. I just need to decide which ones I want to use and where I want to put them.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Felted Bag-04
I think I'm back in business photowise. So here is a pic of my felted bag. Took only a day to knit and one run thru the washing machine. I have enough yarn to make 3 more.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Amazing Lace
At this point I'm suppose to have a picture of my yarn, pattern, needles and whatever else I need to sell myself. LOL.
My digital camera doesn't seem to be working. I'll keep working on it I have to get it working soon enough.
I have my yarn.
Knit Picks Shadow the color is Lost Lake. I have 3 skeins. I hope that is enough. I am making the Pi Shawl from Elizabeth Zimmerman.
Right now I cannot find the pattern. I do think I copied it a few years ago when I made a pi shawl so if I can't find the book it is in maybe I can find the copy.
So that is my update for now.
My digital camera doesn't seem to be working. I'll keep working on it I have to get it working soon enough.
I have my yarn.
Knit Picks Shadow the color is Lost Lake. I have 3 skeins. I hope that is enough. I am making the Pi Shawl from Elizabeth Zimmerman.
Right now I cannot find the pattern. I do think I copied it a few years ago when I made a pi shawl so if I can't find the book it is in maybe I can find the copy.
So that is my update for now.
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