I actually did some spinning last night, for the first time in about three weeks. And I just realized–I’ve missed it!! I only spun (span?) for about half an hour, but it was nice, and I was delighted to see that my hands haven’t completely forgotten what to do. We’re still doing short-draw, mind you, but it was nice! It’s just unfortunate that I only really think of spinning at night when I watch TV in my room–which means at 10:00 or later, and about the only show I watch at 10:00 is “Medium” on Monday nights. Otherwise, I tend to come in and turn the computer on instead.

Knitting, you see, is easily portable in a bag, down to the family room for evening television viewing (8:00-10:00). My spinning wheel on the other hand . . . yes, it’s a Lendrum, and yes it’s technically portable, but it’s still a pain to carry up and down the stairs. So, basically, it sits in my bedroom, looking needy . . . though not as needy as my Kiwi, which has barely been touched since I got the Lendrum–poor thing!

I’ve decided I’m going to let my Peacock rest for a couple weeks–until the beginning of June–so that I can time finishing the shawl as closely as possible to the finishing of work in my bathroom, at which time I can move the stuff back where it belongs and have access to the guest room bed again! (Of course, I’m not altogether sure that the shawl is going to FIT on the bed and may end up using the floor . . . is it possible to pin into wall-to-wall carpeting??)

Hey, do you all know that June 11th is World Wide Knit in Public Day?? Be sure to get out there that Saturday and knit!!

I had a delivery from Amazon today: Sharon Miller’s “Heirloom Knitting,” which is supposed to be the bible for lace knitting. I’ve only had a chance to flip through it so far, but I’m impressed. I was amazed when I pulled up the link for all of you, though. This was a lot cheaper when I ordered it a month or so ago! This, by the way, brings my library up to 2,645 volumes.

Also, I must wish my niece a happy 16th birthday. I cannot believe she’s getting so grown-up. (Actually, let’s face it, she practically IS grown-up, I suppose I’m just still in denial.) The joint birthday party for her and my nephew (who you’ll remember turned 12 on Friday) is on Sunday. Can’t wait.

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