Saturday Sky

Another picture from Jim Thorpe PA......

I'm still alive. This bronchitis really kicked my butt and I just did not feel like doing anything more than I had to, ya know? I'm on the upswing finally, just in time for Thanksgiving! ack! Its like this week! How did that happen?????

Knitting has continued and I finished Sitcom Chic (and decided its not for me ) and 2 dickies, as well as some polymer clay gnomes (thanks Kristy!)

Pics soon!

Saturday Sky

Yesterday's sky (I know, I'm late again) was taken in Jim Thorpe PA. Cloudy, chilly and a little rainy. Perfect weather for our Murder Mystery Weekend.
Unfortunately, I've come down with a bad case of bronchitis (formerly just an upper respitory infection) and could not fully partake of the enjoyments. Bleh. Got meds (again) so I'm hoping to be lots better soon!

OH and I did manage to finist Puppy Paws for the Mayor- I've posted them to Ravelry and will upload pics here soon...

Must nap now...

Saturday Sky

Nice and Chilly! Fall is really here and I can wear my fingerless mitts and sweaters, hurray!
Have a great weekend

Saturday Sky- um, late?

I just remembered! I took the picture but never uploaded it- DOH!

It rained. Lots.

But all is cool and dry now! Yippie! And the baby sweater is finished! Plus a hat to go with! Yes we are very excited today!

Now if I can get the camera to upload the pics all will be well....

Oh and Happy Halloween! You have to stop back tomorrow, I have pics of The Mayor & Gunnar in their comstumes- really, really funny! really.

Saturday Evening Sky

Hayride tonight with a bonfire, hotdogs and smores! Perfect weather and lots of kids for the Mayor to run around. Fall has finally arrived, Thank God!



Well, the Internet has spoken and my yarn substitution for the 3Squares 2Sleeves is a no go. Way too fuzzy and with me being short and roundish, well it wouldn't be a good look. sigh. Instead I'm using that money to purchase some Herbalife products and see if they help reduce my um, circumference? (well them and better eating in general Plus some exercise- you know the drill)
I'll stash dive and see if I have a better substitution or maybe even re-do the pattern in a lighter weight wool... Bummer I thought I'd get away with a quickie FO for me!

Have a great weekend!

FO's soon, really

Saturday Sky

Its still like summer here.... 89 degrees with 96% humidity. bleh. I will be SO GLAD when the weather changes.The Mayor and I went to the Grist Mill today. We met Kim the Potter and her son, LT. I'm shocked neither fell into the water. They were both running around and getting VERY close to the edge.

The hayride was nice and long, with lots of hay in the cart! The boys had a blast.

In knitting news, I'm still knitting spa sets for Christmas. 3 down, 9 to go. I'm making good time, but its boring for the blog. I did a bit of spinning this week too... a batt from Amanda's Etsy shop called Goth Princess! Fun stuff... I'll post a pic soon.

Have a great weekend

Saturday Sky on Sunday

I had a visit with the Knit Boss yesterday, did a bit of spinning, knitting and lots of chatting. Then DH, The Mayor and I went out to dinner for our anniversary so I'm catching up now... Beautiful day! Perfect sleeping weather at night. I'm so happy to have the windows open for a bit.

Here is some bonus knitting: The September Mid-Month KAL

I did the first dishcloth dress, then had so much left over did another + a tribble! I used the Sugar & Cream Twists and really like how it knits up. It seems much softer than the regular cotton.

Have a great weekend

Saturday Sky

Overcast and Muggy. I don't think I'm mowing the lawn today....

Saturday Sky

Absolutely Gorgeous. Gone to play.
Talk later

Saturday Sky day & night

Saturday Day Saturday Night
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Pics of spun yarn soon....

Saturday Skys

At the PA Renaissance Faire
The Dungeon
The Jousting Field
The Living Statue (aka how to freak a little boy- she stole his hat!)
The Jousting Field for an archery demo
The Field for the big finale with the Queen! "Long Live the Queen!"
Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Saturday Sky

At Cherry Crest Farm

Near the Strausberg Rail Road- which passes right through the farm, as you can see!

Lost in the corn maze (2hrs and we did not find all the clues for our map)

Trying to "rope cattle" (while still in the maze)Riding the horsesHolding baby chicks (he wants to buy one now... we had to explain they are really not cuddly and grow into chickens quickly)And more sky from the parking lot... yes, this is the neighboring farm! Lots of cows.

Wow what a day in eleventy billion degree heat but so worth it! I highly recommend the farm to everyone. Clean, fun, beautiful area, nice people and great fries!

ps bring quarters to 1. buy clues in the maze 2. get feed for the animals in the petting area

pps Llamas & ALPACAS

'nuf said.

Saturday Sky

Tree branch with cicada shell.Beautiful weather today! Yippie!
I'm way behind on email so if you are waiting for anything from me... it will be a couple more days. Vacation and the cold took up more time than expected.

OK off to play with dogs (we are dog sitting for the neighbors), kittens (2) and guina pigs (2- my brothers) plus my 2 cats. All I need now is a big rain!

Saturday Sky

So.Hot.

Brain.Melting.

Must.Stay.Inside.

Saturday Sky & Socks

Nice sky, but really muggy today. My hair is crazed and I think I need to trim my bangs again.. I can't see with them flopping around. I finished one re-do of the toe up socks. (the one on the left is the re-do)
It fits much better and you can see by eliminating those 4 extra stitches every row, I got lots extra for the cuff.
BUT I'm still not thrilled with the heel. You can not even tell from these pics that there is a difference between the PGR heel on the left and the short row with wraps on the right. It does look a bit better in person, but I'm going to try the short rows another way for the next heel (no, that will not bother me)

I'm going to try the heel Noolie told me about too... a Sherman Short Row Heel. Looks neat!

Stay Cool...

Saturday Skys

Morning

Evening
Night

Have a great weekend!

Saturday Sky

A beautiful blue sky this morning... its gonna get hot again!

BTW, if you are looking for me on Ravelry I am cbast25. I spent some time this week updating and getting pictures sorted. I even put up some pics of the yarn I spun!

I even had a chance to test a pattern for Vikki- crochet fishies! I found her via Noolie via Ravelry and commented how much I liked the fish. She emailed me back asking if I would like to test the pattern- Oh Boy!

Aren't they cute!? They are going to be fun in the tub for The Mayor and every kid in my family. Sugar & Cream cotton on an H hook.

Stay Cool!

Saturday Sky

A good day to mow the lawn....

Saturday Sky

over the NEW CAR !!! Yes, finally! and its really NICE! Huraay, Hurray! (plus it has a really nice stero, so I'm going to go out and knit in the car for a bit)

OTN: weaving in ends for the Mitered Square Rug, another cotton bunny and the Monthly dishcloth KAL.

Stay Cool
Just.Keep.Knitting.

Saturday Sky

I didn't think it was supposed to rain....
Still working on the Mitered square rug... on square 10 of 15 .

Stay cool and Just.Keep.Knitting

updated later.... See, I was right! No Rain.