Winter is Upon Us

I could sense the chill when I finally pried open my eyes this morning. My spider senses were correct.
This is what I woke to:


And just think, some of it had already melted. I don't actually step outside until 900-ish.

On a more fun note:
Check out this neato torpedo stocking stuffer:


Finally. A mouse/night light!! It comes in all sorts of colours. The orange however spoke to me. It asked that I adopt it. I just couldn't refuse.
It moves very quickly across the screen as well. We found at Wal Mart for under $10. What can I say? I'm attracted to things that are very shiny!

There is actually not much else to share at this point. I'm happy Friday is almost here. I can't wait to get back to sewing my curtains. I need a full day for that task. I hate having to reset the machine. Napoleon is not very helpful in that department. Just when everything is located comfortably, the little terror tries to run with the fabric or the actual pedal for the machine :( He is very committed to being the center of attention. Lord help us if I look at anything else for more than a minute, even if it is inanimate.

Hope you all have awesome plans for the week end. I would love to hear what you all have on tap. Night all!

Just Another Evening at Home

Here is a little update on my wheels. It is still sick :(. Apparently, the little heat I had felt coming through the vents earlier in the week was actually a minor event of flamage. Who knew? So, my truck is still under the watchful care of the mechanics.
We enjoyed a great supper. It wasn't anything spectacular. We just had a craving for Chinese food. What better to wash it down than with a nice bottle of sparkling wine:


It was also a wonderful aid to help clear off a few little projects and start a few more.


I completed the back portion of the little sweater for a special little person I have yet to meet.


I made a huge dent in my curtains for the living room. There are four panels that resemble this one.


I completed my section for the Traveling Scarf group:

I knit up a scarf just for me.

I need to feel a bit of extra warmth since we have been hoofin' it for most of the week end.

Rebel was a great supervisor:

He is careful to inspect every stitch.

And on another off topic thread from my mind, I have yet to take down my Hallowe'en decorations.

I just wish we could celebrate for longer than a night. Perhaps a week long event?

I hope all your weekends was just as much fun, or more so. Enjoy the start to another possible good week!

Is It Friday Yet?

Perhaps it's just me, but this week has particularly long. I was absolutely swamped at work. We are down on staff members due to illnesses and cheap travel accommodations to warmer places. I have been playing catch-up all week as a result. I think I should follow Rebel's lead and hide out until it all goes away.


On a more pleasant note:

• It will be Friday in under a minute.

• I have received a mail package that does not require payment to be made.

• It was a scarf from the Traveling Scarf group on Ravelry!

• I'm sleeping very well at night because I am actually tired.

• I have started a scarf that I think will make someone very happy. That someone is me by the way. :)

• My truck will be cured and have heat on Saturday!
• I came across a web site that offers a cure to a very difficult week.
  

Has anyone else noticed that people have been exceedingly bizarre? I'm going to go now and do some research and see if a full moon is in order.
Hope all of your weeks are progressing a little more calmer than mine. Stay well everyone. :)

Another Addiction?!?!?

I have stumbled onto another world of addictions for myself. Its on Facebook. It's a very cool RPG (role playing game) called Elven Blood. You create a party; Do quests; Level up; Make Friends; Shop; and omg, so much more. I barely sleep as it. This is going to provide me with endless hours of stimulation. If anyone is already a part of that game and need new members to join their party, hook me up. I'll be glad to lend my services.
I have started the final sock in the Pentathlon group on Ravelry. I love it. When I first saw all the little charts and symbols, I was very hesitant. Once I dove in, it proved much easier than I could ever imagine, (and I have a very vivid imagination!). What else is super cool, is the author of the pattern was kind enough to provide photos of what the stitches were. I am very much a visual person, so this was a huge help.
Here is my progress so far:


I have to be careful and mind my stitches. I was watching a movie called The Go-Getters, and found I had to re do a number of rows. If you haven't seen this movie, I think it would be one to look out for if you ever find yourself in the video store. Without trying to spoil if for you:
The main character steals a car from car wash where his friends works. He needs a set of wheels to find his half brother to give him the sad news that their mother has died. The owner of the car, ends up calling him on her cell phone. (It's in the car.) The develop a very odd relationship. Her conditions she provides him to follow are as follows: He telephones her and tells her of his adventure. She will be entertained and not report the car stolen. It's an odd little affair. Very fun to watch though.

Since is just teeming in rain today, we stayed in and did laundry. Since none of my articles are put into the dry for fear of shrinkage, everything is hanging from whatever bar would provide enough support.

On one of my lunch hours this past week, I found myself once again in a yarn store. They were having a sale on sock yarn!!!!
I adopted these:

Not the clearest pics as I now see, but you get the idea.

Well I guess since I have shown my laundry and yarn, that is about all for now. I hope you all enjoy your week end!

Gone By So Fast

We celebrated a very awesome Halloween. So many interesting visitors to our little abode.



Even Pyramid Head made an appearance.


Anyone who owns those cool boots is alright by me.



I'm not so sure how worried I should be that Napoleon befriended him so easily.






He's such a perfect little minion.

Rebel is above it all. He will be no minion to no one.


Today we just spent relaxing at the mall. A few purchases were made:
Nice little skirt for work.



A few comics to read.



Something shiny that just happened to fall into my hands.


And a warm hat for our winter walks.


I'm sure this is not a healthy behaviour.

I'm not sure how to break him of this habit.


The pattern was released a day early from the SKP group on Ravelry. There are a few unhappy souls. I can understand their frustration, but I just don't like to let little glitches like that bother me. It is only a contest afterall. It should be participated in with a sense of fun. People are taking this just way too seriously for me. I might feel different if I actually knitted to win. That is just not my style. My goal in this amusement is just to complete the socks in the alloted time. So far so good I might add.
This is the yarn I have selected for my socks. I used a varigated yarn for the Rattlesnake Creek Socks and found the cables to be lost. I have learned my lesson and will use a more solid colour choice.


I have done a bit of knitting this week end. I completed my section for one of the Travelling Scarves that I recieved in the mail the other day:


I also worked on my Sea Wool Bordello Socks.


I really like how these are going. The pattern is so simple but it doesn't appear to be as such.

I hope you are all enjoying your week end and the ghouls of Halloween did not do too much damage to your worlds.
Night all.

They're Here....

I love getting things in the mail. Especially if it does not involve payment. This delightful surprise was awaiting me upon my arrival home today:
Two scarves from my Ravelry Travelling Scarf Group.
Now then.....


What to do.....


What to do......


I am also pleased to announced.....Drum roll please.....

A pair of socks completed three days before the deadline.

I have no idea what possessed me to finish. This is very out of character. No matter. It is completed project I am pleased with.
Have a good Wednesday everyone. Just a few more days until Hallowe en. :)

Hmmm

Perhaps I won't be posting my finished socks seconds before the deadline. Once I managed to iron out the few troublesome details, I'm finding these troublesome Ziggy's to be moving right along!


Gosh that foot looks rather large. Well then, let's keep going and see what happens.

Napoleon is busy being guardian of the sock until it has a mate.


We had a great time at Octoberfist. It was held at the Elements club in Kitchener.



Aside from the fact that is was standing only, (I will wear more suitable footwear next time) it was awesome.


Nothing else to report for the moment I guess. I'm a bit anxious about going in to work tomorrow morning. I have no idea what my desk will look like, nor do I know what work has be set aside for me to finish. I would like to think that when I last seen my desk, it was clear and all files were taken care of. I doubt that is what I am returning to.

5 More Days Until Hallowe'en!!!


Sleep well everyone.