I had a great day with Trixbear, Songferret and knitSB on Saturday. I wanted to get together so I could make a necklace from some stitch markers that I bought from Jennie the Potter when I was at Knitters Connection. I think the necklace turned out perfect for me.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Urgent Request for Help!
Hi,
I need your help. The proposed budget for 2009-2011 for the state of Ohio would reduce library funding significantly.
Please consider taking time to voice your opinion on the proposed budget and the impact it has to libraries.
There are only a few days available to let your voice be heard.
If you need to know your representative, you can do a zip code search on this website.
http://www.house.state.oh.us/
On a personal level, I am proud that the Columbus Library has been helping people find jobs, giving kids help after school so they can graduate, and helping parents and kids become readers! ANY budget reduction will cause libraries to close, programs to stop and jobs to be lost. Ohioans need their award winning libraries more than ever!
You may find additional information about the impact by going to these links.
http://www.olc.org/news_story062009.asp
http://www.librarybytes.com/index.html
http://saveohiolibraries.com/
Thanks for considering this request for help. Your voice needs to be heard!
I have copied the following names from the Save Ohio Libraries website. These areConference Committee contacts. people you need to reach!
Below are the e-mail addresses for the Conference Committee. They will be the ones determining the final budget. They need to hear from everyone state-wide!
House
Vernon Sykes
Phone: 614- 466-3100
Fax: 614-719-6944
district44@ohr.state.oh.us
Jay Goyal
Phone: 614-466-5802
Fax: 614-719-3973
district73@ohr.state.oh.us
Ron Amstutz
Phone: 614-466-1474
Fax: 614-719-0003
district03@ohr.state.oh.us
Senate
Dale Miller
Phone: 614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
John Carey
Phone: 614-466-8156
SD17@senate.state.oh.us
Mark Wagoner
Phone: 614-466-8060
SD02@senate.state.oh.us
I need your help. The proposed budget for 2009-2011 for the state of Ohio would reduce library funding significantly.
Please consider taking time to voice your opinion on the proposed budget and the impact it has to libraries.
There are only a few days available to let your voice be heard.
If you need to know your representative, you can do a zip code search on this website.
http://www.house.state.oh.us/
On a personal level, I am proud that the Columbus Library has been helping people find jobs, giving kids help after school so they can graduate, and helping parents and kids become readers! ANY budget reduction will cause libraries to close, programs to stop and jobs to be lost. Ohioans need their award winning libraries more than ever!
You may find additional information about the impact by going to these links.
http://www.olc.org/news_
http://www.librarybytes.com/
http://saveohiolibraries.com/
Thanks for considering this request for help. Your voice needs to be heard!
I have copied the following names from the Save Ohio Libraries website. These are
Below are the e-mail addresses for the Conference Committee. They will be the ones determining the final budget. They need to hear from everyone state-wide!
House
Vernon Sykes
Phone: 614- 466-3100
Fax: 614-719-6944
district44@ohr.state.oh.us
Jay Goyal
Phone: 614-466-5802
Fax: 614-719-3973
district73@ohr.state.oh.us
Ron Amstutz
Phone: 614-466-1474
Fax: 614-719-0003
district03@ohr.state.oh.us
Senate
Dale Miller
Phone: 614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
John Carey
Phone: 614-466-8156
SD17@senate.state.oh.us
Mark Wagoner
Phone: 614-466-8060
SD02@senate.state.oh.us
Monday, June 15, 2009
The Evil Sock Genius Knitting a Top-down sock
I have evidence that yarmando has knit a sock in the top-down method. Spread the word!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Knitting with Cat
knitSB and I had a pleasant time knitting with Cat this evening. She completed a Baby Bolero from One Skein that is rather cute. It is a project that KnitMary has knit but I've just not gotten around to doing it myself.
I continue to knit on the lining for the Medusa Hat. I'm almost finished knitting the sides and I'll be doing the top with three points of decreases. This will mirror the top of the hat.
This was the first time I ha picked up the needles in two weeks and it was wonderful to be around great people knitting.
It is almost spring and I am looking forward to getting out into the yard and clear away the fallen twigs and make it easier for things to start growing.
How about you? Are you looking forward to spring?
I continue to knit on the lining for the Medusa Hat. I'm almost finished knitting the sides and I'll be doing the top with three points of decreases. This will mirror the top of the hat.
This was the first time I ha picked up the needles in two weeks and it was wonderful to be around great people knitting.
It is almost spring and I am looking forward to getting out into the yard and clear away the fallen twigs and make it easier for things to start growing.
How about you? Are you looking forward to spring?
Monday, March 16, 2009
Hugo @ 7 months
this picture is a bit out of focus but I like the way it shows Hugo's face. He's grown a lot sine we go him about 6 weeks ago. He's healthy any is enjoying the nice weather because he can go inside and outside without waiting for us to open the door. He's a spunky dog.
knitSB and he worked on the flower beds on Sunday afternoon while I was at the theater. The flower beds look nice. The theater experiene has been great this time around. I've got 4 videos in the can that I need to post. 5 shows down and 10 more to go. Do bring the family to the show. It's a good one.
Alas, I have not knitted for almost 3 weeks. In case you're wondering, that is the is distrubance you've been feeling in the Force. I'm catching up on the knitting this week with a visit to Cat if our schedules match up.
knitSB and he worked on the flower beds on Sunday afternoon while I was at the theater. The flower beds look nice. The theater experiene has been great this time around. I've got 4 videos in the can that I need to post. 5 shows down and 10 more to go. Do bring the family to the show. It's a good one.
Alas, I have not knitted for almost 3 weeks. In case you're wondering, that is the is distrubance you've been feeling in the Force. I'm catching up on the knitting this week with a visit to Cat if our schedules match up.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Spring 2009
About 6 weeks ago I was out in the cold at a local shopping center and stepped into a gardening store. I was feeling a bit low because if the extended cold. I had a nice conversation with one of the shop workers. I left with a bag of bulbs to force.
I put them in the pots and waited.
and waited.
About two weeks ago the bulbs started to bloom. I have them in our bathroom. They are beautiful to see when getting out of the shower.
I need spring to come.
I put them in the pots and waited.
and waited.
About two weeks ago the bulbs started to bloom. I have them in our bathroom. They are beautiful to see when getting out of the shower.
I need spring to come.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Celebrating a Birthday
I really enjoyed the evening celebrating knitSB's birthday. I think he did too. I can tell by his smile.
Maybe he'll comment about what he got for his birthday. If he doesn't, there will be photos on my flickr page.
Maybe he'll comment about what he got for his birthday. If he doesn't, there will be photos on my flickr page.
The Perfect Birthday Gift
Everyone join me in wishing knitSB a "Happy Birthday."
I know I try to find the right gift for someone to celebrate their birthday. I think it is fun to listen over several months and then remember what hints have been dropped.
True, you might not expect to have someone ask for pink flamingos for a gift...but he happened to be talking about his plans to spend more time in the yard. We passed these flamingos while out and about. We smiled at them and moved on. I had an opportunity to pick them up. He was honestly surprised and pleased. The smile is worth it.
I know I try to find the right gift for someone to celebrate their birthday. I think it is fun to listen over several months and then remember what hints have been dropped.
True, you might not expect to have someone ask for pink flamingos for a gift...but he happened to be talking about his plans to spend more time in the yard. We passed these flamingos while out and about. We smiled at them and moved on. I had an opportunity to pick them up. He was honestly surprised and pleased. The smile is worth it.
Monday, February 23, 2009
B&W bathroom
I went to see Twight with friends on Sunday. After the movie, I stopped in the restroom and was overwhelmed with the amount of black and white checks. I snapped a photo to lool at the image again and to make sure that I wasn't crazy.
The reminds me of some of the first year projects during art school.
The stark white of the urinals really stands out.
and Twilight was too dark a movie to be able to knit during. I'm working with a dark purple yarn on dark needdles so it wasn't going to work. :)
The reminds me of some of the first year projects during art school.
The stark white of the urinals really stands out.
and Twilight was too dark a movie to be able to knit during. I'm working with a dark purple yarn on dark needdles so it wasn't going to work. :)
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Dzined sock FO2009
Here is a picture of the Dzined Hemp and wool sinks that I finished. What I'm concerned with is the extra fold of fabric at the top of the foot. I think it is because I used and afterthought heel.
I cannot feel a difference with this extra fabric and it just looks poorly made
I cannot feel a difference with this extra fabric and it just looks poorly made
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Update on #1's Medusa Hat
Thanks for sending my friend, #1, your thoughts, prayers and healing light. Her surgery went quite well and her recovery continues to be amazing. She's recovering nicely at her parent's house through this week.
I'm just about finished #1's hat. The Medusa Hat pattern is by Tracy Bonkers and is found in Handpaint Country. My experiences with this hat are blogged here.
I'll be finishing the hat with an inner skull hat attached to the Medusa Hat. It will be softer on her head and will keep the edge down.
Now, go hug someone you love. You never know when they might not be there to hug.
Go, right now.
Hug them.
I'm just about finished #1's hat. The Medusa Hat pattern is by Tracy Bonkers and is found in Handpaint Country. My experiences with this hat are blogged here.
I'll be finishing the hat with an inner skull hat attached to the Medusa Hat. It will be softer on her head and will keep the edge down.
Now, go hug someone you love. You never know when they might not be there to hug.
Go, right now.
Hug them.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
D's Special Gloves
Here's a picture of the special gloves worn by the recipient. D has a great smile, doesn't she?
I reworked on these gloves a couple of times to make them fit. The first reworking was to adjust the finger length. The second time was to tighten the wrist ribbing. It looks like they don't quit fit. *dang*. I hate disappointing someone who is "knit worthy."
I reworked on these gloves a couple of times to make them fit. The first reworking was to adjust the finger length. The second time was to tighten the wrist ribbing. It looks like they don't quit fit. *dang*. I hate disappointing someone who is "knit worthy."
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