Grindstone
So . . .back to work today. You know, usually, a day or so off doesn’t really make that much of a difference in my work load, but today was insane. Four different clients completely revamping their renewal series, all on the same day . . . Crazy That’s almost a week’s worth of work, boom, all at once. Sheesh.
Chappy, of course, was sulking this morning as I got ready to go to work–Monday mornings are hard enough, but when they come on a Wednesday after a four-day weekend? Unfair!
I still don’t have anything interesting to show you, knitting-wise. Of the three projects I’m working through–while they are moving on apace–none are actually showing any real progress. I’m making progress, you understand, but it just doesn’t show in photos.
I have been getting some spinning done, though. Not a lot–some weeks, the only time I spin is while watching “Medium” on tv. (Don’t ask; I don’t know why it seems such a good combo, but it works for me, so we’re going to just leave that alone.) Still, I’ve got my two bobbins filled with orange corriedale, and one bobbin filled with the wine-colored corriedale. I’ve started my second red bobbin, and the plan is to ply the two colors together.
Now, socks. Check out Claudia’s new pair. Not only are they lovely, but they made me think of my nephew. Blue and Orange are NY Mets colors, folks, and my nephew and brother-in-law are huge fans. And then, Cindy posted pictures of her very first pair of socks . . . She keeps apologizing for them. Go tell her they’re not that bad, would you? It’s just wrong to be both proud of and apologetic for your first pair of socks!
If you haven’t yet, you must call Stephanie’s toll-free number (877- SOS-KNIT, toll free in Canada and the US) and listen to her helpful suggestions for getting through Holiday Knitting. It’s absolutely hilarious.
I made Mom stop dead in her tracks on our walk with Chappy this afternoon. She had just asked, “Where do . . . ” when she got her tongue tangled or something and ended the question with “bluh bluh bluh?” I smiled, said, “I don’t know where I want to go for dinner for my birthday this year,” and kept right on walking, while she came to a complete stop, flabbergasted. “How did you know what I was going to ask??” she wanted to know.
Darn it. I keep telling her not to think so loudly.
Incidentally, speaking of dogs–if you’re a dog owner, have you heard about the new strain of the doggie-flu going around? Apparently it’s a new strain and it’s deadly . . . scary! Be careful with your pooches!
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House Calls
Your spinning is always beautiful!
The new canine flu is especially scary for dog sport people. Lots of dogs in close quarters.
i like medium! it is the only show worth watching monday nights. your corriedale looks lovely–can’t wait to see the two colors plied together!
When you are so close to someone, that happens a lot. My hubby and I do that pretty frequently.
I know even the slightest difference in Max’s behavior as well as that of my cats too… It’s better to be in tune with your animals than shocked by a bad illness.
As for the dog flu, wow, that is scary! Thankfully, even though my hubby sometimes thinks I am overly concerned about Max’s health, 99% of the time I am right though and he needed to see the vet.
Oh, and that spinning is SO gorgeous!!!!!! I can’t wait to see that plied yarn! You’re making me really want to spin up that similarly colored merino in my stash!
My mom and I do that too - and we call each other on the phone at the exact same time. Genetics, learned behaviors, ESP, who knows?
And I love the colors of your spinning, so perfect for fall.