I'm dying...yarn. Nov 22, 2006 (moved)

And I'm back! Nevermind that it's been nearly a month - but I haven't had anything new to post!

However, that's all changed now thanks to the arrival of my much anticipated order from knitpicks. I got some lovely bare wool to dye, along with some yummy coral colored sport weight for a project under wraps and one ball of cushy moss colored goodness that I don't know what to do with yet.

Last night I took the plunge into Kool-Aid dying. Exhibit A:

See photos of the whole process here.

The color didn't turn out as saturated as I had hoped. I used more than enough Kool-Aid for the amount of yarn, but I think this wool just soaked it up differently than my test run with some Argentine wool did. It's not very even either. But I'm still excited about it and can't wait to get the project for which it is intended done!

I do have a couple of finished projects that I can't show you at this time because they are Christmas presents. Actually, everything I'll be working on for the next month will have to stay a secret until after they're gifted. So watch out!

J is picking me up in 2 hours for our arduous journey to the Northern reaches of Utah. But spending 3 whole days with the fam, eating pie and knitting and visiting will be well worth the drive. I miss those kids. Happy Thanksgiving yo!

P.S. And a very Happy Birthday to Kelly on the 23rd and to Christen on the 27th! I love you girlies!

Pilot. Oct 30, 2006 (moved)

Okay, we're going to give this blog thing a whirl. I'll probably lose interest in a couple of days but we'll see how long I can keep it up, to keep you peeps in the know. Also, since I'm way too lazy to keep an actual journal for myself and my future progeny, maybe this can be a substitute that I'll actually use!

So my lovelies, this weekend was spent with friends and my knitting needles. Friday night was a night of Dinner/Sunkist/Mario Cart debauchery at Ruth & Eric's house. A fabulous time was had by all and resulted in my spilling soda all over their living room rug on my way out - one of my specialties.

I spent the majority of Saturday cleaning, organizing, and finishing my first knitted garment. Ta da!

See the rest of the pics here!

(Okay, I just lost half of this blog when I went to post it, so if the rest of it sucks, it’s cause I’m not doing a very good re-write job.)

John and I went out on the town Saturday night for dinner at P.F. Chang’s (AKA The Most Delicious Delectables Ever) and to see Running With Scissors (AKA Occasionally Funny, Mostly Disturbing Movie).

Sunday was one of the most lovely, delicious days I’ve ever experienced. The weather was just perfect and autumn-y (if a tad warm for my October Weather Preference). I had all the doors and windows open and just had a grand time knitting and cleaning and other favorite activities like hand washing sweaters and vacuuming. I’m cool.

But sadly, that night, we bid farewell to our dear, dear friends Ryan & Kelly who are moving away. The just bought a house about two hours south of here – about which we are so stoked for them. We will miss them terribly and will miss not being able to party at a moment’s notice but look forward to many visits and fabulous adventures as often as possible. I’m really good at grammar and run-on sentences.

So, today is the start of another workweek. The weekends go by much too quickly for my liking but I cherish ever second. Until next time, my dears!