Finally Friday!
We are ALL glad that it’s Friday–at last. Chappy has been so tired all week (all that barking and guarding and watching, you know), I’m sure he’s enjoying having a quiet day at home. Mom is off looking for a dress to wear to my sister’s brother-in-law’s wedding in August, and also quite happy about a quiet day at the house–and being free! Dad is so wiped out from the hot weather this week, he’s actually taking the day off from golf. And I’m just looking forward to getting home from work and it being the weekend.
Weekend plans? Celebrating my sister’s birthday. For the last several years, we’ve gone to lunch at my Dad’s golf club for Patty’s birthday–only fair, since hers is the last of four inside of a month, she’s always wiped out from doing “birthday” things, baking cakes, and so on. This way, she gets to just relax and have a nice meal, and we all enjoy it.
So, that’s tomorrow. I will also be bringing my knitting with me, because tomorrow is Worldwide Knit in Public Day, and this is my chance! (Mom bets I’ll be the first person ever to have knit at Panther Valley . . . I don’t know about that, but I guess I’m at least in a tiny, elect little group of people.)
Tina posted pictures of the not-yet-open Nonna’s Yarn Cafe coming to Denville in the near future. The location used to be a tea shop which I have been in, and so I can tell you that she took this picture standing outside the door. It looks like it’s almost ready to open to me! I just wish there were a “Grand Opening” sign somewhere giving a date.
Also this weekend, in preparation for the sixth book’s arrival in five weeks, I’m starting my re-read of the Harry Potter books. I’ll start one each Saturday between now and publication day for Half-Blood Prince (July 16th). I’m a fan of the books, you see, and a fast reader, and while it’s not going to take me a whole week to read each book (not by a long shot!), by starting one each Saturday, I’ll have a nice little rhythm going for when #6 arrives at my door, courtesy of Amazon.com. Not to mention a refresher course in case I’ve forgotten anything. (I don’t think I have, but you never know! And, well, I’ve only read Order of the Phoenix three times–which may sound like a lot for such a huge book, but which really shows what admirable restraint I can display when needed.)
And, I have been knitting–just nothing noticeable enough to be worth progress photos. I’ve got 5 or 6 more rows of pattern on my Peacock, so that’s 5 or 6 more nights’ worth of knitting, plus the crocheting/cast-off.
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what a great plan re: harry potter books – i’m especially fuzzy about the last book since so much happened and there were all these twists. yay! i’ll start next week when classes end, can’t wait
great idea.
KIP, KIP, KIP! Enjoy your weekend.
Hi: I have not read any Harry Potter books yet. I wanted to wait and read them to my girls. Sono books no movies and I leave the room if someone starts talking about them. Soon it will be time!
I felt like leaving them a post it note asking them when they’re opening. They did have a piece of paper on the side of the door that might’ve had a telephone number..but I’m not sure. I’m looking forward to seeing what your Peacock shawl will look like finished.
I’m such a HP fan too! Have you listened to them on audio (read by Jim Dale)? He’s awesome. I just finished rereading OotP and I’m torn between doing the Amazon thing or waiting in line like last year.
Have fun KIP! Glad Chappy had a day of rest! Oooh a LYS, awesome! Lucky you!
I’m a big HP fan. I’ve read all 5 books so far but only once. Then I sold them all at a yard sale. I can’t wait for #6 to come out. I have the first 3 movies on DVD. Can’t wait for the 4th movie to come out. Good idea about re-reading….wish I still had my books.