Ornamentation
I got a new ornament for the Christmas tree today. From the brilliant mind of Franklin, his 2006 Peace ornament.
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, how can you not love this ornament?
Peace. Knitting. A Lion and a Lamb together.
What’s not to love?
I came home to a box from Vogue Knitting today, which was such a surprise. Months ago, I had agreed to a trial for a copy of the “Knitting Over the Edge” book . . . you know the kind. They send it, you take a look, decide if you want to keep it or not, but either way, keep this free gift….yadda yadda. That was June.
Well, I never signed up for a trial of “Knitting Beyond the Edge” but guess what came today? Yep. A trial for a book I’ve owned for a month now. Sheesh.
Is it wrong of me to take the free gift, a copy of VK on the Go Shawls? (grin)
After I got home from work, Chappy and I sat in the living room with the Christmas tree for a while. He played with his toy near it . . . not quite under it, but next to the tree skirt. He sat behind it to look out the window.
Chappy and I took a walk at lunch today, as usual, and we got to see three of his favorite people. First, as we walked down the street, Chappy’s favorite neighbor pulled over in his car to say hello to my boy–lots of tail wagging. Then, about 3/4 through with the walk, our mail-carrier drove by, pulled over, got out of her truck to say hello to my boy. Lots more tail wagging. Then, just a house away from ours, who pulled over? Mom! Well! Seeing a family member is ALWAYS good. The only drawback at that point was that he pulled me all the rest of the way home. You could practically hear him chanting under his breath, “Grandmagrandmagrandma….”
And, speaking of our great mail carrier, I’ve got her first Fetching almost done–woohoo! I think she’s really going to like them, too. I’ll be glad to have that last one done, though. I rarely ever knit a pattern more than once, and I’ve about had my fill of this one now, no matter how lovely.
At least the colors are different. Props to Stephanie for getting all those green step-outs one….
Oh, and while I was sitting with Chappy by the tree tonight? I played around with my camera.
Christmas lights are FUN.
Oh yeah. Level 51.
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Love the Christmas lights photo!! That is really cool.
Chappy is so well-behaved. Santa is definitely going to be stopping by for him, if he’s nice to the mail carrier! One thing about cats, you don’t take them for walks like you can a dog, which must be really nice when you need to get out for some fresh air.
I have no idea how you have gotten to level 51- I am so terrible at riddles. Any pointers?
I gave the riddles a half-hearted try and gave up when I couldn’t figure out #7.
Nice tree, you got a Chappy for Christmas! OK, that was silly. Love your pic of the lights! I haven’t been here cause I was really sick for while, but I’ve recently re-joined the land of the living. How can one not like Franklin’s humor? You’re giving your mail girl a much nicer gift than I. Mine’s just getting a check. Have a great day!
Cool photo. I love painting with light and long exposures.
I’ve been sidetracked from Weffriddles and holiday knitting by iTunes and a search for cool cover tunes.
That’s a wonderful ornament! And I love the Christmas lights picture.
Strange about the book, I think I’d be mighty tempted to keep the book afterall you have the hassle of having to send the other book back, when youd idn’t sign up to receive it in the first place.
That’s a cute ornament. I got suckered into the weffriddles and gave up somewhere around 33 when I was spending more time googling for hints.
sounds like a lovely walk, even if the last bit was a bit rushed.
fetching looks very nice.
and i still can’t get past level 1! no matter what hints i’m given!
Great ornament. I really want one now. The walk sounds quite lovely.
Christmas light photo looks like fun! Chappy had a nice social walk. Your tree is gorgeous and I love Franklin’s ornament.
I got that same box in the mail today. I don’t remember saying I’d preview it.
So now I don’t know whether I should just keep it or not.
Guess I’ll have to think about that one more.
That is a lovely ornament, but I’m afraid we don’t do a tree as our house is too small for one. Or, rather our rooms in our house are too small. The Christmas light photo is great!
I did NOT need to know about Weffriddles. Damn!
I’m on level 40 now. Gorp gorp gorp!