Calendar Girl
Well, here we are in my birthday month, and I wanted to do something to celebrate. So here’s what I came up with.
Now, when I was little, just about every calendar we bought had horrible, dreary, depressing pictures for the month of November, while my sister’s birth-month (June) would be sunny and bright and lovely. The epitome of this came when we both got a “Little House on the Prairie” calendar with photos from the tv show. Her picture? From the episode where Laura thought she’d found gold and was imagining buying her family all sorts of nice things. The family’s all dressed in elegant white clothing, standing in the sun. Just beautiful. The November picture? From the pilot–they’re all pulled over on a hill on a gray, misty, dreary day, hanging laundry to dry.
I ask you, was that fair?
Calendar makers have gotten better, though, and the November pictures are usually pretty decent these days. (Thank goodness.)
But here’s what I want. I want you to take a picture of your November calendar page, post it on your blog, and then leave me a comment here, with a link to that entry.
If I get enough people playing, we’ll make it a contest. I’m not sure what the prize will be, but it will be something worthwhile from my stash, I promise. I’ve got some good stuff in there, and would not pick out the dregs for you. I just haven’t gone to take a look yet. If only a few people decide to play, I’ll just leave this as a meme. (Because, you know you’re tagged just by reading this, right?) I’m not telling you what the magic number is, either!
But come on, I’d love to see this sweeping the blog-world like some other memes I’ve seen. People have photographed their stashes, their favorite place to knit, the cabinets on top of their refrigerators . . . bloggers will photograph anything!
So, come on. Show me your Calendar! It’ll be like a birthday present that doesn’t cost you anything! Wouldn’t you love to force me to give away some free yarn??? I’ll put a deadline of . . . the 15th. Halfway through the month.
How’s that??
Edited to add:
As many pictures as you want, as long as they from a November 2006 calendar . . . unless you actually have that Little House calendar from 1975 (grin).
Oh, okay, or 2007 if you don’t have a calendar from this year. But no OLD ones!
If I get enough people playing to turn it into a contest, I haven’t actually decided how the winner will be chosen. My favorite picture? Random selection? I haven’t decided yet. (Does this seem unfair to you? Hey, it’s my birthday!)
And, my two calendars? The top one is from the Sierra Club, and the bottom one is Peter Simon’s Martha’s Vineyard calendar–which I’ve had on my walls since college. Love his photographs!
Now . . . go take pictures and spread the word!

Tannenbaum.
House Calls


sounds like fun. one problem. i have THREE wall calendars. do you want all 3, or just one of my choice?
oh, i forgot. can i scan it? my camera is still awol
Wah!!!! I can’t play… I don’t have a 2006 calendar… But I bought a 2007 one for my gran while in the US (this is a tradition). I could post from that if it is okay with you?
Oh, and how about making your own calendar for next year? You’ve got enough gorgeous photos that you share with us. You could put up a dreary grey stormy one in June LOL.
Cheers Eva
Great idea. I’ve got a couple of calendars I can photograph for you. I’ll post them on Sunday.
Good idea
) Tomorrow is Dobby’s birthday so I can’t do it then, but I’ve already taken the photo and I’ll post it Friday ;o)
Photos will go up Thursday evening. Fun idea!
Too bad for me, my 06 calendar has no photos at all and I haven’t got an 07 yet. Happy Birthday anyway.
I have 2 calendar photos (okay 4 because I gave you the photo of the pretty picture, and one to prove that it is November on each one) at the end of a very looooooong post.
I’m thinking other people might not see these calendars much: Inner Reflections Engagement Calendar – Self-Realization Fellowship (Paramahansa Yogananda) and Healing Madalas.
http://zenknit.wordpress.com/2006/11/02/everything-old-is-new-again/
Enjoy!
I am going to try to remember to do my calendar at home and maybe I will take a lame cameraphone picture of the one I have here at work
neat contest, I can’t wait to see everyone’s calendars!
Oh, I have a couple of lovely ones… Hmmm, you know I also have my perpetual calendar that I cross stitched a while back… I’ll take some calendar photos and post them for tomorrow!
I have a Lang Calendar and the November picture is actually my favorite. I’ll post it next week.
I am a November birthday, too. Growing up, it bothered me that the calendar picture for my birthday month was always a turkey! Calendars are much better now, but it always really annoyed me. Sorry I don’t have a camera so I can’t paarticipate in your game.
Hmm, now I have to find where I stashed my wall calendar. I’ve been using the monthly that the school sends home that is on copy paper and lists what the kids are doing each week. I haven’t gotten novembers yet and well, there’s no pictures
Other than that I have a daily sudoku puzzle calendar at the office.
I’ve got a good one for you!
Count me in. I just have to change the month and get a shot.
Mine are up!
Oh fun! You will be SO EXCITED to see my calendar page – not! However, it’s equally dreary every other month of the year. Not that it’s up yet.
I posted photos of three different November 2006 calendar pages for you, gf. One each from my office, Dave’s office, and the family room.
Happy birthday!
I have posted a one of a kind calendar photo for you on my blog (http://noolieknits.blogspot.com). What a great idea this is.
You are on to something about the dreary November photos. Sorry, but even my Songbird calendar didn’t break the streak.
http://eaca.blogspot.com
Yeah – I’m in… it’s my birthday month too and my favorite flower this month on my favorite calendar.
A calendar contest. I love it! I’m just now beginning my Search For The Perfect Calendar for 2007. It’s a highly intuitive process. I know it when I see it.
Also, we posted about your contest on competizine.
OK, I’ll play!
oh that does sound like fun — i’ll play too. excellent idea!
I’ve got two for you!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dyedinthewool/287690202/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dyedinthewool/287689886/
Hope you enjoy!
Alrighty, I know you are more of a dog person, but I happen to be a kitty person, so here is a link to my november calender!
http://knitting-knot.blogspot.com/2006/11/twofer.html
I’m in too, I’ll do my work calendar! I write it up today at lunch time!
Happy Birthday! Cute idea. My November picture is quite bright. I’ll post it for you either this weekend or next week. I’ve frequently had the same problem with my January birthday. Cold grey month and people are usually in a funk after the holidays.
Mine’s up!
http://staceyscornercafe.blogspot.com/
Here you go: http://www.stumblingoverchaos.com/?p=312
Fun idea!
Love this! Check out my Friday blog entry for this! :0)
http://rabiesonmyshoe.blogspot.com/2006/11/november-calendar.html
I’m a sucker for a contest!
Happy Happy Birthday!
My birthday is this month too!! I want to play. I hope this link works. http://yearnsforyarn.blogspot.com/2006/11/november-calender-contest.html
And Happy Birthday!!!!
Not sure if you’ll think this is dreary or not… looks like dew on the pine! Enjoy your birthday!
My November Calendar, http://radarkaty.blogspot.com/2006/11/calendar-girl-november-thankfulness.html, compliments of Avon!
I’m playing, too!
Mine’s been posted.
http://betheany.wordpress.com/2006/11/03/no/
Oh – and I love the Celtic Icon cardi from Inspired Cable Knits. Can’t wait to see yours!
Happy Happy Birthday!! (sorry to be a little late.) I posted my calendar picture – it’s a really fun idea.
Oops, should have posted my url so everyone can see – http://quiddity.typepad.com
Oooh I have a great calandar none of the pictures are depressing.. uh that is til you look out your own window for comparison!
I’ll post it!
I have 4 calendars to take pictures of for you – and as my birthday is in November I know just what you are talking about! Could our birthstone be any uglier? And our flower – freakin’ chrysanthemums?! yay – it is ugly and it stinks. Just what you want in a flower.
I have to locate my digital camera so…look for the post tomorrow.
Yay for November birthdays!!! My calendar post is here: http://knitorious.typepad.com/knitorious/2006/11/and_so_it_begin.html
Oh, I had to play! My calendar is a hoot! Check out Saturdays entry.
YUM!!
Just so folks know if you have put your URL where it asks for it if people click on your name it will go right to your blog. If you didn’t and you just have an email it will open your email program.
I’ve got a picture of our calendar up on my blog now. You can find it here:
http://kittenyarnsandcrafts.blogspot.com/2006/11/another-contest.html
Happy birthday month to you:D I have three calendars on my blog at http://www.knitandpray.blogspot.com
November is the month my DH and I got married, so I love this month!
I took a few photos so tomorrow with my blog entry I will be sure to post and give your blog a shout out. Hopefully I am not too late on this.
Great blog you have here!!
and of course Happy Birthday to you!!!
As a fellow November baby, and Scorpio, I know JUST what you mean about the horribly dreary November photos. I have spent acres of my life-time searching for the perfect calendar with a good November image. Now I work as a designer for a company that publishes calendars, and there is no more wonderful thing than to be in control of what that all important November image will be!
I just posted pics of the 2 calendars in our house….
I’m in! I’m in!
http://knitthink.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/11/november_greeti.html
Keep an eye on my blog! I’ll be posting a calendar soon!
Happy birthday, Deb. Since you like dogs, I think you’ll love these
http://chaosvortex.blogspot.com/2006/11/calendars-and-shopping.html
I’ve finally gotten one up…I think it’s a relatively cheery Nov. pic!
http://www.anitaderouen.net/knitnut/weblogs/000494.html
hey birthday month mate!
mine’s the 16th. will post my calendar pages on my blog.
Happy birth-month!
http://nutmegknitter.blogspot.com/2006/11/november-calendar.html
Now I’ll think of you when I see the November page on all future calendars!
Here’s my entry – http://nextproject.typepad.com/for_my_next_project/2006/11/november.html
Here’s mine (thanks to Chaos, Mayhem, and Chris):
http://notplainjane.blogspot.com/2006/11/just-beautiful.html
Happy Birthday Month!
I have a November birthday, too, the 11th, and I’ve always been disappointed in the dismal November pictures. This year is no different. Mine is up.
Happy Birthday Month. I have a picture of my calendar. Not a wall calendar however.
Happy Birthday Month! My calendar is is posted. I did not post my son’s Shrek calendar but I can if you want. Let me know if you want to see it, too!
I’m always arriving late. *L*
Happy Birthday!
http://shutupandknit.typepad.com/knitgirl/2006/11/deb_asked_for_i.html
Okay, I posted a calendar photo for you. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Deb! I just put up mine.
Well, it’s not ‘quite’ a dog, but there is yarn involved.
Happy Birth Month!
http://needlefingers.blog-city.com/calendar_cat.htm
Happy Birthday month! Mine are up.
http://www.doctordirt.com/blog/arc20061105.htm
Happy Birthday! I posted my calendar page today.
http://knit-whit.blogspot.com/2006/11/novemer-blahs.html
As a fellow November baby, I had to participate! You can see it here: http://pepperknit.com/blog/archives/296
Happy Birthmonth! Looks like you’re getting a great response. Mine is posted at http://woolybuns.typepad.com/woolybuns/2006/11/calendarless.html
Ooh, fun. Here’s my calendar: http://www.unwindknitting.net/archives/2006/11/november.php#
How fun! Happy BirthMonth to you. Mine’s over at my blog: http://www.fiberfiend.blogspot.com
I’m a sucker for a contest with free yarn!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
http://miss88keys.blogspot.com/2006/11/dhs-surprise.html
My calendar has an awesome November pic – if you like Doctor Who!
Happy Birthday!
I posted a picture of my November picture. Near the bottom of the post from Nov 7. Thanks for having this contest!
Okay, Deb, here’s the link to my post:
http://ma2ut.blogspot.com/2006/11/one-down.html
Happy Birthday! I’ve got my calendar pic posted. Happy Knitting.
LOL, mine is from my local pizza hut; how boring is that? great idea tho…
I just posted my November calender. Happy Birthmonth!
Here’s a couple more for you. Enjoy!
Another November page for you!
http://knit-and-run.blogspot.com/2006/11/random-you-know.html
Happy November to you!
Funny. I just posed our calendar pic this morning and noticed it’s the SAME as your first one! It’s a beautiful calendar, I’ve enjoyed every month so far.
I’ll play… happy birthday to you too!
http://scrappychick.blogspot.com/2006/11/its-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown.html
I finally remembered to take a picture of my calendar at work. I’m sorry, but October was prettier!!
http://knittingrelaxesme.blogspot.com/2006/11/mostly-non-knitting-content.html
I think it’s a great idea. I’m also a november baby and yes, there are a lot of dreary pictures for that month. So I never get nature calendars, haha.
And happy birthday.
http://kittensmittensandknitthings.blogspot.com/2006/11/calendar.html
http://michelleknits.blog-city.com/november_calendar_memecontest.htm
Have a Happy Birthday! Here’s a link to my calendars. I have 2, one is pretty and one is useful!
Happy Birthday!
http://ellenalexandra.blogspot.com/2006/11/november-calendar.html
Just posted my November calendar page, see http://jerseyknitter151.blogspot.com/2006/11/big-game.html
Here’s my November calendar page.
http://threefates.wordpress.com/2006/11/10/for-chappys-mom/
Happy Happy Birthday! Here are my calendars!
http://celticcaston.blogspot.com/2006/11/kitties-kitties-kitties.html
oops – forgot to play by the rules!
http://woundtootight.blogspot.com/2006/11/time-passes.html
consider me an official contest enteree!!
I joined in, they are posted on my blog!
I just put mine up – what a fun idea!
I put a picture of mine, but it has no picture. And although it’s a disqualification, I wanted to be part of the crowd wishing you a Happy Birthday!!
http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2006/11/10/november-calendar/
I put mine up too… Happy Birthday!
http://slowknitter.com/2006/11/10/you-are-all-too-kind/
Well, I don’t have a calendar as I use my DayRunner. I’d like to say Happy Birthday even though I’m not sure which day is your birthday. Mine is tomorrow. November birthdays rule!
I vote for Wen, but then again I’m biased.
You’ve already seen it, but I’m leaving my comment as directed!
My calendar post is here: http://zarzuelaknitsandcrochets.com/blog/?p=136
Saw your calendar challenge on Kailana’s blog. Just posted mine.
Happy Birthday, by the way!
http://tanabata.blogspot.com/2006/11/november.html
Oh my another Little House fan! I will try to post my November calendar today. I hope. What fun!
Oh and have a fabulous birthday!
I’ve just heard about this, so I posted my pictures.
Chaos told me to, and one must obey the Chaos.
I’ve posted mine tonight!
I will ppost mine as soon as i get my camara back (monday), it’s my birthday month too, and I have cute west highland white terrier on mine – not surprisingly really as it is a westie calender.
I posted mine — you’re gonna love it. What a great way to celebrate your birthday month!
I’ve put up two for you to peruse. http://susaninstitches.blogspot.com/2006/11/november-photos-and-whats-on-my.html
Great contest! I agree that winter month pictures tend to be super drab and don’t help with winter moods.
Address is http://www.knitswellwithothers.blogspot.com
Here’s mine. I’ve been to your site before, but hadn’t bookmarked it, so am glad I saw this posted elsewhere.
http://lavendarknits.blogspot.com/2006/11/november-calendar.html#links
I just put up 3 calendar pages at http://knittingonthecam.blogspot.com
Great idea!
I know you’ve seen my calendar, but since I linked to it on a different post, officially entering the contest here.
http://brenda.typepad.com/close_to_my_heart/2006/11/weekend_yarn_sh.html
Happy Birthday Radius!
Here’s my November:
http://kamsarmer.blogspot.com/
I love this idea. My birthday is in January. We get all kinds of snow and dreary scenes too. You can find my calendars on my Nov 13 posting at http://theneedleandwheel.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday!
Here is my November page:
http://knittinggalnokc.blogspot.com/
I’ll play! My November calendar photo is very bright and happy. You can view it at http://bookfoolery.blogspot.com/
Here’s my entry – not so terribly gloomy I hope! http://craftypolymath.blogspot.com/2006/11/calendar-girls-for-contest-at.html
Ok, here’s my post with my three calendar photos. Notice that I’ll pay for comics. But the dancing one is quite nice, and the sailing one makes me long for summer again.
http://whiningprocrastinator.blogspot.com/2006/11/november-calendar-photos.html
Thanks for giving me a reason to try out the camera on my phone!
My calendar is definitely a Nov pick-me-up. Bright colors and sun.
http://doeslizknit.blogspot.com/2006/11/office.html
Mine is here: http://stariel.blogspot.com/2006/11/up-close-and-personal-with-yarn-and-my.html
Oooh, I’m in, too! Another November baby here
http://vastamount.blogspot.com/2006/11/random-tuesday.html
I posted my calendar page here:
http://poodlestar.blogspot.com/2006/11/baaaaaaaa.html
This was a fun idea – here are my calendar photos!
It was hard to choose just a few, but here are mine!
http://knittinginlimbo.wordpress.com/2006/11/15/november/
My calendar pages are on my blog, November 15th entry. I hope i am not too late! This was lots of fun.
Yikes! I’ve been out of town and got back just in time to post my November Papillon calendar picture on my blog.
Happy Birthday Chappy’s Mom!
Happy Birthday! A picture of my November calendar is now posted on my blog. Fun contest.
http://barefoot-knitter.blogspot.com/2006/11/my-november-calendar.html
Hoping to sneak in under the wire, I finally posted my calendar!
http://crazyfiberlady.typepad.com/one_crazy_fiber_lady/2006/11/ketchup.html
Did I say look for the post tomorrow? I must have meant look for on the 23rd!
Where did this month go??
Pics are finally up – oddly enough I can’t seem to find the 4th calendar…very, very weird.