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So, here’s my first bobbin-full of singles from my new Little Gem. Two ounces of lovely peaches and pinks and creams, all rolled into one, soft, merino length.
It’s sitting nestled in the next two ounces of deep magenta corriedale which I’ll be plying it with . . . you know, once I’ve got that spun up, too!
Overall, it’s a lot more “pink” than I usually go for, but I think it’s going to look just lovely when it’s done. And I’m enjoying spinning it a whole lot more than those Spinner’s Hill batts that were making my lungs fill up! (grin). And no, I don’t know what I’ll do with it when it’s done, but I’ve got 8 ounces of each, so that should be plenty for a sweater….
Hey, have you seen Sundara’s sweater pattern? So pretty. I’m really tempted….
And how cool are these postage stamps? (Thanks to YarnLife for the info on those stamps. )
So, remember how I tried to renew my driver’s license on Tuesday, only to find that the DMV was closed for, of all things, Election Day? Well, I couldn’t go on Wednesday because work was too busy, as was yesterday . . . so I went today. You can see where this is going, right? Because, guess what I found out when I got there? Closed for Veteran’s Day. Now, Veteran’s day is tomorrow. Not today. So . . . why (Why, why?) would New Jersey choose to give its employees not one, but two, days off in the same week on unofficial holidays? Since when is Election Day a holiday? And, Veteran’s Day isn’t until tomorrow. And . . . this is the part I found most interesting. Apparently the DMV offices where you renew licenses and such were closed today . . . but the inspection stations to get your car inspected?? Closed tomorrow. You’d think they’d at least be consistent, huh?
Sheesh. So . . . I’ll try next week, I guess! But I’m thinking Tuesday rather than Monday . . . with this kind of track record, I’m thinking going on the 13th might be a mistake, huh? Not that I have Triskaidekaphobia, or anything but . . . I still think it’s ironic that they suggested I renew in the first week of the month and then have basically been closed for half of it (grin).
Chappy got a bath today–he’s needed it, been scratching a bit lately, and all the allergens in the air and in the leaves on the ground . . . and he IS allowed to sleep on the bed on weekends! It’s so nice to see his curls back. He lost so much fur with that skin infection in September. (Remember? He practically had bald spots on his back, as well as on the backs of his legs, his chest…) Anyway, he wanted to show you how nicely his fur is growing back in, how nice and fluffy he is again. I don’t know which of us is happier.
Okay–off to do more spinning!
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weird i went today and it wasn’t closed! (to the dmv i mean).
Good thing you don’t live in Connecticut…your license expires ON your birthday here! Cool stamps…too bad they aren’t for this year. The good news is, no price increase at least through next December!
I’ll take this as a reminder that I really need to actually *put* the sticker on the license plate. Yep – I thought ahead and went last week.
Love the single. Very pretty. And I think it’ll be gorgeous plied with that other color.
Bummer about the DMV. LOL Banks and the post office were open here today (didn’t need the local DMV, so I don’t know), but schools were closed (at least K-12, don’t know about colleges, they often have a different schedule). I don’t remember getting Veteran’s Day off from school when I was a kid…
Like the Sundara sweater, love the new stamps, and Chappy looks all nice and clean again. I’ll just bet he’s a happy doggie.
Lovely spinning. Can’t wait to see it plied!
Great looking spinning. Glad you are enjoying the new wheel. You’ve also given me yet another reason not to change my license just yet! I would be so ticked. Glad to see your puppy is back to his fluffy self.
The spinning is beautiful and it looks like you and the new wheel are settling in nicely. As for this holiday, it’s been all over the map. The library where I work is closed today because today is actually the holiday. Schools in my town were open yesterday but school where I work were closed. Town Hall is closed on Monday. People are really confused with this one!
Your spinning is lovely. I like the color combinations. And Chappy is looking dashing.
Lovely spinning from your little Gem – looks like you and she/he have gotten to be good buddies
I love the wide range of things that wheel can do
Cool stamps – I hope we get some locally.
And we are laughing out loud over your week at the DMV.
Chappy looks so happy! He is a beautiful dog.
I checked out the older post and love the pics of his tricks.
My Kira is half Spaniel and she does the same tricks – I love when she stands and spins around. She taught herself that one when my friends dog did it and got a treat. When the next treat was brought out she stood on her hind legs and knocked Shadow down while she spun around. Cheeky!
I am at work today-the library is open. It was open Friday. I went to the post office yesterday. It is closed today. Go figure… I played with little bitty Majacraft wheels at the LYS.DH says I can get one when I retire… Puppies had jerky dog treats for the first time-Sis snatched one out of Honey’s mouth.
Love your handspun! Really nice color. Good luck with the license (organized gov?) yeah right. And the doggie boy looks like one Happy Chappy! Oh and thanks for the link to the stamps, they rock!
Your handspun looks great – I have heard a lot of great things about the Gem from a few different spinners. Looks like you two are settling in well together. Happy spinning!
Love the singles. I would do Tuesday too. Everyone else will probably (hopefully) do Monday and you will have clear sailing.
Hi,
I came across your web site when I was doing a search for boykin spaniels and was excited to see pictures of yours! I also have a boykin spaniel and was wondering where you got yours? I am interested in getting another one at some point, but there are few breeders that I have found and priority is given to hunters (which I am not).
If you want to e-mail me, my address is kristenforce@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks!
Kristen