Happily
So remember a week or so ago, when I “caused” snow squalls by spinning my Spunky Eclectic Snow Squall Roving? Well, I finished spinning it last night . . . all more or less lace-weight singles.
But I really don’t think you can blame me for this, because it was in the forecast long before I sat down at my spinning wheel last night.
Still, we’re not complaining, because Chappy finally had some snow to play in again. Knee-deep in snow–just the way he likes to be! My office was open this morning, so I trekked through the snow–slid a bit on the roads, but didn’t have any real trouble (love that AWD Volvo!)–and made it on time, but the office was pretty much a ghost-town. About half the people who should have been there were there, and we closed at 11:45. Woohoo! (An especial “woohoo” when you consider that I basically had nothing to do all morning and was bored stiff.) When I walked in the door, Chappy was RIGHT THERE, saying (I swear), “Yay, you’re home. Let’s go play!” I’m lucky he let me eat my lunch first.
We went out back around 2:00 and played with his Flying Squirrel toy for about half an hour, even though by then things had changed over to light rain . . . but we didn’t let that stop us!
I mean, look how happy he looks, all covered in snow…. (I love the cheesy smile, too–with his eyes closed, yet–like he’s just savoring the moment.)
And, if you can’t see it clearly, you’ll note that he’s doing his sheep impression. (Maybe he’s enjoying the new lamb photos too much?) If he hadn’t been wearing his coat, he would have had these little snow balls all over.
The only way to get all that snow and ice out of his fur is by melting it with warm water, which essentially means a bath . . . he says it’s not a fun way to end all that fun romping, but considering I was out in the snow and rain with him AND he gets to sleep on the bed tonight, I don’t think complaining is really fair, do you?
All in all, we’ve gotten about 6″ of snow from this storm. About 4″ of that (that’s 10 cm) came overnight and the steady, all-day snow was so fine, it only added a couple more inches on top of it. It’s hovering right around 32 degrees right now (aka 0 cm), so any precipitation that comes down at this point can kind of go either way in terms of rain or snow, and I don’t think it’s done yet.
Oh, and this is an encouraging sign. I’ll be printing out my book this weekend, though I’m trying not to get my hopes up. Could use some good news, though….
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Step away from the wheel!
I can’t take any more snow!
Congrats! Here’s hoping good news comes your way. Hey speaking of publishing have you checked out wordclay yet? I recently ran into the site and thought of you - so I figured I would pass it on just in case
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Ohhhh Chappy looks so happy. I love all his snow clumps on his fur. He must have been one worn out puppy.
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That’s one happy pup!
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OK. Let me be excited for you. This is very encouraging. Keep us posted, pullleeeeeez.
Looks like Chappy had a load of fun today! Love the little snow balls in his fur. How cute and definitely needed a nice bath after all of that.
I will keep sending good thoughts your way on that little note you showed. Anything is possible!!!
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My girls look like that when they come in from the snow! I’ve been thinking about some sort of leggings, because, like Chappy, their legs get it the worst.
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Oh! Good luck with the manuscript!!!
Sounds like a perfect day from Chappy’s perspective (well, other than that bath).
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Glad Chappy finally got some snow to play in.
And Woo-hoo! You may not want to get your hopes up, but I’m sure plenty of us will do it for you.
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I have had a couple agents ask to see the whole manuscript before (though, not for years, since of course, it’s been years since I sent it out!), but it’s never panned out . . . so I’m trying not to get my hopes up. It is encouraging, though!
But, of course, if YOU folks want to get excited and send good vibes FOR me, well, I don’t see how that could hurt anything! And, meanwhile, I’ve got my fingers crossed….
Woo hoo! What a great note to get!
Good luck with the book! It’s wonderful to get that kind of encouragement.
I love Chappy’s grin:) Dogs are so much fun in the snow.
The yarn looking great in lace weight. What pattern do you think you’ll use for it?
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Chappy looks like a little lamb with all that snow all over him. I enjoyed the snow from my living room sofa. Rested and drank tea all day (and knit).
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