So the pesky tendonitis has completely curbed my knitting habit these days, and I have been hankering for something crafty. Partially inspired by this crafting hottie, I finally dug around in the yarn stash and came up with this nifty kit that I got from my brother in law about two (?!) years ago.
Only when it was in kit form, that there stuff wasn't wound on the spindle yet. (That stuff was formerly roving which is washed and combed wool that has yet to be spun into yarn.) That there stuff henceforth will be known as MY FIRST YARN EVER!
Yeah, its a bit lumpy and uneven, but the process is surprisingly satisfying, fun, and quick! Yay, new craft! (Try to ignore the fact that the new craft is completely reliant on the old craft for actual use.) Now I just need me some more roving stuff, look out credit card!
Oh my heavens, I totally fibbed, 'cause look what I found on the camera card today!
A picture of two totally forced smiles, in which you really can't tell that we're soaked to the skin! That would be Elizabeth Lake behind us, and very grey skies above.
And speaking of grey skies, things were not looking too sunny for Sunny the Sunflower...
His wee spindly stem got broken, but we quick like bunnies popped him in some water where he's been rather perky ever since...
And now, just 'cause its funny, TankBoy HobbitFoot
Tank Boy was walking around with his shirt like this: And promptly walked into a chair and gave himself a right-eye shiner: Which of course never looks noticeable in photos, but the clerk at the market could sure tell. Hubsand thinks its hilarious to pretend that he knocked him around. Yours truly, the old stick in the mud, does not find the humor in this...
But what I do think is funny is the whole goofyshoe thing... Yup, I tried them, but see that pinky toe there that is about a half an inch shorter than the other toes? Mine aren't. I lasted about 15 minutes. Back to Amazon with you, you pinky torturers!
I cannot believe all this crazy hoo hah over the attempt to change our health care insurance system. Imitationgrass rootsorganizations with lobotomized slogans like "Just say no"?! What do they think Obama is trying to do here, bite the heads off puppies? Is it really so offensive to try and provide affordable health care for each and every american?
As soon as the post man can get here, I will be sporting this new political accouterment. Please note that our friend John Allison has chosen to portray the USA as a DINOSAUR!
Shouting down your political opponent instead of informed discourse? Evidently its the American way!
And this, my friends, is my newest and rightest tool! (Aside from the fact that when looked through, it makes you look like an alien.) For those of you who have not met these before, it is a spring loaded camming device (SLCD) that is as big as my head. With this little puppy, or more specifically, big dog, I was able to safely wrestle my way to the top of that climb that thwarted me last week! Yay!
Previously my largest piece of "protection" (stuff you put in the crack to secure your rope through) was a size three. This Mammajamma is a size FIVE! Yep, that's right, I skipped right over poor number four in favor of the purple people eater! I'm crazy that way.
And in other news that is not AAM (all about me!), I would like to present all the things that are wonderful about little boys. He's not afraid to rough and tumble football and snuggle his teddy bear all at the same time. Gawd I love him.
Lone West Coaster wandering the empty aisles of the Howard County Fairgrounds in Maryland after a spectacular Sunday (a whole week ago!) including some of these scenes...
AKA, momma took a solo trip to the east coast for family, fun, and fibers! Highlights included: a boozy lunch with the brother in law, a girlie shopping day at the Steve and Barry's, the country's largest Sheep and Wool Festival and just plain relaxing on the plane with knitting, music, and 36 channels to chose from. It was glorious!
So I'm back home now with a sick tot and husband, and lots and lots of yarn to knit! Life is good!
Hey Blogosphere! Did ya miss me? I was on quasi-vacation, house sitting in the always stunning Yosemite Valley! Witness the glory that was our home for nigh on a week!
And while the Bub and Hub were laying on the couch Sunday (watching the fabulous HUGE television) feeling a little under the weather, I got to go out climbing all day! Oh so fun! And being so close to the soaring walls of the valley meant that I was home in time to cook a nutritious dinner for my ailing men. I can bring home the bacon! (Though evidently I can't take any pictures worth posting, rats!)
And on the subject of things that don't suck I would like to share a few items with you! This first item is a public service announcement to those friends of mine who find themselves to be on the slighter side of the cup. I have searched high and low for an adequate small-cup post-nursing bra. (The girls need quite the structured boost these days.) And I have to say that the pickens have been rather slim until NOW! But no longer! This is the world's most comfy contraption, and it makes the girls look just FABULOUS! So run out and buy one, and get an extra for me, because I have never loved a bra before, and this one is like a firm reassuring hug for your boobs!
Next is some random handmade goodness from Etsy, these and these are totally awesome!
For you knitters out there, these are super duper dual duty groovy!
And a list of my new favorite things would not be complete without a little Toddler flavor...
