The big news of the day by far is that Uncle Joe is becoming responsive; they’ve brought him up to the surface and he seems to be fighting to come back to us. He’s doing a lot of breathing on his own, and while he’s still agitated about not being able to talk, he’s made [...]
Continue reading about Whirlwind Vacation Birthday Trip, Day Two
The day began at 3 AM when the alarm went off. You can all imagine the flurry of packing, showering, cat-snuggling, and triple-checking that the stove was off, I’m sure Gainesville airport – swank! The upgrades look nice. Flight to Atlanta – Holy mother of Gawd, we were in a tin can with seats. Horrid [...]
Continue reading about Whirlwind Birthday Vacation Trip, Day One
We’re about to leave for dinner, so I don’t have time to really write about the day… so here are some teasers.
I can not believe that I’m functioning enough to type right now. We’re leaving the house as soon as I suck down some more coffee and get in the shower; then off to airport and off to Cincinnati to be with Aunt Gay and Uncle Joe and Rusty. I’m even almost packed! Vacation knitting – [...]
A tilt-shift day at Disney. ZOMFG, this hits every single one of my happy places!!!! — Oh Bank of America, you slay me. I have no arms yet I must thumbprint. — I HAVE GONE BLIIIIIIIIIND! Oh gawd, my eyes. MY! EYES! — People are stupid. Very stupid. — How to make a mushroom shelf. [...]
Fiber: Superwash Corriedale & Nylon Colorway: Soul Windows Yardage/Weight: 291 y/211 g Notes: from the Spunky Eclectic Fiber Club (April 2009)
And the Question of the Week is… how much knitting is *too much* knitting to bring on a six day vacation? I KID! I KID! The real question is… what are you getting me for my birthday? It’s Sunday, you know! OK! I KID AGAIN! REALLY! I KID! (seriously, just a “happy birthday, be-yotch!” is [...]
I know I haven’t posted an update in a couple of days. It seems sort of pointless to say “READ THIS! NO CHANGES!” but on the other hand, if I’m not saying anything, are people worried? I mean, I’m worried. But I feel like I can’t say I’m worried — admitting that I’m worried seems [...]
Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted in “Maple Grove” Pattern: Pioneer (Knitty.com; Ravelry) Notes: Well… I had every intention of giving this as a Christmas present. Yup. I sure did. Uh-huh. Yup. That was my intention. Yes, indeedy. And now? After finishing and trying it on? Hey! Look! Over there! It’s Superman! :runs away while [...]
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