Whoever Has the Most Yarn Wins................

..........and in this case, that would be Rebel.

It has been a very long week considering I was only at work for four days. I've been trying to be a good little knitter and get these Ziggy's off the sticks before the end of the month. This is the first pair of socks for this little Ravelry group that has given me a hard time. I'm on my third take now and I believe, I have finally got it:

I ripped them down once again and decided to hell with it. I'm going to do it right or not at all. So, I have re-casted and added six more stitches. I am so much happier with the result. The fit is more comfortable and I don't feel guilty anymore. I would hate to just finish them without any little love towards them. That just misses the entire point of a hobby. It is supposed to be fun. Something you enjoy to take the stress away from those little quirks of the day.

I love my drive into work as of late. So much colour and interesting things to see on the way.



Lately, I've been walking more as well. Last night, I was right into the Halloween spirit. Check out the moon. If that does not say Halloween, I don't know what does.

Well, okay, perhaps this:


Or this:



This week end, Husband and I will be celebrating our sixth wedding anniversary. It honestly does not feel that long. As both of us are sill suffering from these blasted colds, it will be very low key. So far, we have rented a few movies and I believe take-out will play a role.

Hope you all enjoy the week end. I know in my neck of the woods, it promises to be a very autumn day. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's night walk. Good night everyone.

Just Call Me...

Typhoid Mary, Bringer of the Plague.
I was suffering from a horrible cold earlier this week. Thankfully, I'm feeling much better, however.......I have managed to share my illness with.......everyone! Guess who's not very popular at work this week.

Since today was P. A. Day (students not attending school) we all agreed at work to wear jeans and just take it a little bit easier. I took it a lot easier.
I probably shouldn't have photographic evidence, but, I'm just really proud of my shoes and love to share.


I have had to restart my Ziggy socks. Again. It would seem the creative team has a thing with my choice of yarn. They keep absconding with the work in progress. Don't be fooled! They only look sweet and innocent.




Yes. Rebel is laying on an LCBO bag.


So here is my third attempt:

I'm finding this fit a lot tighter than what I'm used to. If I were to knit these again, I would cast on an extra 6 stitches to make them easier to wear. So far, they fit, just a bit tight.


And oh ho, what have we here?
A blue sky!

and the moon?
This was taken around 1700 today. It just caught me off guard to see the moon so early in the afternoon.




What are every one's plans for our long week end? Mine is laundry. We won't be traveling too far, as I have infected the Husband :(
Sorry Hun. Remember that bit about in sickness and in health? hehehehe.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

October Sky

We have had some very chilly weather this week. The skies have looked like something out of a movie, all dark and brooding.


Tonight however, was an awesome picture.


Since it was so chilly, we decided to stay in. I worked diligently on my Ziggy socks:


I have had to import the Baggy System because the strands get very tangled otherwise:


and Husband played Gods of War on PS2.


Napoleon was close by to supervise.


Let me share my little snack with you:

Ground cherries. They are amazing. You peel back the paper covering and inside is a very tasty little treat.

I've been listening to the radio a lot lately on my way into work. I'm very glad I started. There is a ton of new music out on the shelves. I picked up these on my outing today:


Next time, I will be looking for the Metallica, Econoline Crush, ACDC and Guns 'N Roses. I loved this group when I was in school. I have heard a few tracks and was quite happy and curious if they sound any different from how I remember them.


Well, I guess that is all my news for now. I am off to work on Ziggy for a bit before I decide to go to sleep. Have a great Sunday everyone!

OK, I'm Sorry :(

It would appear I owe my printer an apology. In return, I shall speak sternly with my media player. Apparently, that is where my dispute lies. I was finally able to extract my pictures from the memory card.
Here is the snack I was looking forward to:


And..........


Awesome cookies baked by the half naked man in the kitchen:

Yea cookies!

It was snack time for everyone:



Napoleon enjoyed some ice cream and Rebel tried to absorb the tasty treat through osmosis.
I don't understand the logic either.

I also completed my Bad Kitty Scarf:




Internal Bad Kitty:


I can't believe how long I had that one on the needles. I feel a very good sense of accomplishment.

Tonight was great.
I enjoyed some Laura Croft.

I love how the story moves along in this game. The mode I am playing in also does not require me to jump and shoot at the same time......for the most part anyway.

We were finally given the return of Dexter. I love this show. This season will prove to be as good as last I'm sure. They have introduced some new characters and a great sub plot is in the making. I won't spoil it for you. It's difficult, but I will behave.
Speaking of good television.....
Has anyone heard anything about the series Sanctuary that will start on Friday? It is on the Movie Network. It looks like a witch and vampire type of series. I have marked it down on a post-it note so I won't forget to watch.
Hope the start of the week is pain free for you all. I'm not really sure how mine will shape. I guess I will just have to go with it.
Have a good night everyone.

I Love Saturdays

Which Card are You?

You are Strength

Courage, strength, fortitude. Power not arrested in the act of judgement, but passing on to further action, sometimes obstinacy.

This is a card of courage and energy. It represents both the Lion's hot, roaring energy, and the Maiden's steadfast will. The innocent Maiden is unafraid, undaunted, and indomitable. In some cards she opens the lion's mouth, in others she shuts it. Either way, she proves that inner strength is more powerful than raw physical strength. That forces can be controlled and used to score a victory is very close to the message of the Chariot, which might be why, in some decks, it is Justice that is card 8 instead of Strength. With strength you can control not only the situation, but yourself. It is a card about anger and impulse management, about creative answers, leadership and maintaining one's personal honor. It can also stand for a steadfast friend.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Good to know.

Today was great. I worked on this little sweater for a future human:


It will eventually look like that white and blue pictured:

Ah yes. It would appear they are both blue and white. OK. Mine will be the more white one. Does that make sense?

Rebel has been supervising:

He loves the eye lash yarn. I think that is one of the main reasons why I keep it. I don't really knit with it too often. I just can't bear to part with it. He actively goes into the bag where I store it and digs it out.

I played a ton of Tomb Raider. I love action games, especially if the lead character is a female who can kick some serious butt!

I also enjoyed my snack:
and at this point, I would share a lovely picture of said snack, but the computer will not allow that for the moment. Not sure why. :(

I also thought I would share a few pictures of my drive home from work. Since I required new brakes, I had discovered new ways to get home to avoid heavily trafficked areas. That silly need to stop. I just want to drive and keep going until I want to stop, not when someone in from me decides I should stop.

I have some really cool pictures of all the leaves changing around here, but the printer will not co-operate and remove them from the memory card. I am off to have a little chat with the printer.
I hope you all enjoy the week end. :)

Got a New Bag and Pair of Socks

I love my week ends. It is always a mini holiday for me, well for the most part. This week end I feel like I actually did something. When Husband and I were walking through the mall (a very dangerous shortcut), we stumbled upon this little gem:


It is the perfect size to fit my work gear.




and a cat or two,


My other purse (luggage) was beginning to look diseased. It was peeling, holes were forming, and was missing the zipper. It had a good life, but it was time to put it out of its misery.
This one looks to be quite durable. It's fabric is a poly-blend of some sort. It is also kitty approved.


I felt so productive. I had completed the Smelly Socks. They look just like the book. I'm so impressed with myself.




I am now able to focus my attention on the next pair of socks from the Ravelry group:

The beginnings of Ziggy.


I also finished a book I was reading, The Mistress in the Art of Death. I have started another:


I love sci-fi, witch and vampire stories, especially when the lead character is an ass-kicking woman. I'm also a sucker for a good picture on the cover. I know I should not judge a book by its cover, but it does get my initial attention.

While I was knitting up a storm, Husband baked muffins!!!


I've said this before, I absolutely hate cooking or baking or anything involving the stove. He loves it. So, he cooks, I enjoy. It's a win-win don't you think? Those are blueberry by the way. I think tomorrow will be chocolate chip cookies!

While all this domesticity was going on, I am now a brunette. The box said Honey Blond. It lied. Badly.


Not a great picture, but it was midnight. I'll take a better one a little later. I keep jumping when I see my reflections in the mirrors. I'm just not used to it. I do like it though. At least my clothes do not clash like they did when I was a red-head.

On our walk yesterday, we noticed these little guys mucking about on the sidewalk. We had never seen them before. If any of you know what they are, can you please let me know? I found them quite interesting.


They were like amped up ants on a mission.


I think I have filled you all in on what is going on in my little world for the time being. I'm off to enjoy my snack:


I hope Monday wasn't too harsh for any of you. Have a great evening.
P.S New episode of CSI Miami!!! We get to maybe see what in the world is going on with Horatio.
Night all.

An Unexpected Day

The Kitchener/Waterloo Knitter's Fair was yesterday. I had received the postcard in the mail, but I did not really have the intention of going. When I woke up around noonish......Husband asked if we were going. Hmmmmm. So it was decided we would go to the fair. I had thought, (very glad I was wrong), that Husband would be much too tired to wander in and amongst the many knitters and their wares as he was soundly passed out on the couch the night before:


I also discovered my camera has a black and white feature:

Don't think I won't be experimenting with this little lens a lot more in the future.

We were off to a late start, but made time quickly on the highway.

Me and my happy face because I am driving!

Usually when we go to this event, some sort of weird occurrence happens along the way. Last year there was a massive truck tire that blew in front of us. The year prior the 401 was completely closed due to a very bad multi-car pile-up. Yesterday's events were just a lot of rain, which I'm very happy to deal with. That is why vehicles are equipped with wipers




Upon arrival, we found Wannietta armed to the teeth with a good day's worth of discovery. From the expression of fun on her face, I could tell we were in for a treat when we finally get to go into the show.

The show was in two rooms this year. There was so much to see. I'm glad Husband came along as he is the better equipped to see colours. (You bring home what you think is a soft pink only to learn after the socks are made, it is in construction worker orange! I just claim it was a bold choice for fashion that day.) There were so many vendors. All of which were yarn sellers with the exception of the wooden button manufacturer and the Bead FX Inc. booths. Usually when I attend these events, I'm disappointed with the lack of yarn and the over representation of quilters. I have no problems with these crafts, but when I am told a creative needle festival, I would love to see every one's crafts represented equally. I am not a quilter and nor do I intend to start. My poor little apartment can only house so much of my hobbies.

Here is the yarn that managed to find its merry way into my bag:

Now this is a cool thing:

I love the kits that this company puts together. I was very successful with the last one I purchased that contained a cute little truck sweater. Sometimes, I just don't want to have to hunt for the right amount of skeins in the same dye lot. I'm lazy like that at times. With this, that part of the work is done for you. I loved this sweater. It is so soft and vibrant, something every little girl should have. I had a Dickens's of a time trying to figure out the sizing. The kind lady that manned the booth asked if I required assistance.
Well, I started, If you were about 3 and this tall and this wide, what size would you be? Greatfully, she set me on the right path and I believe this sweater will also be a success.

My colour translator has informed me, that this is a bright pink and red combo. It is from Cotton Licious and the colour is called Sunset. It also came in a perfect little plastic carrying case that the recipient can use to store whatever it is three year old needs to contain.

These two balls came in a bag together. The person who grouped them, also included a pattern for a scarf. I'm not sure if that will be their purpose, but I am curious to see how they will develop. I just like the contrast between the two, one is of a paper quality and the other a super soft chunky merino. I love the colour the blue. It is usually one of my "go to" choices.


Now here is something very awesome:


The label has been torn through shipping and handling. The label should read Tofutsies. (I had to google that name several times to make sure i had it spelt right. It is not an easy word to wrap your mind around!) And... as a bonus, it says, Limited Edition. I didn't notice that until just now. Upon closer inspection, it says it is Chitin. A fiber made from crab and shrimp shells. Now that is super cool. I just bought it because I loved the colour. I feel so special now.

This one is also a neat choice. It is made of Fiesta and the name of the skein is Ballet and the colour is Safari. I love how the people that man these booths are so passionate about their work. The woman kindly explained to me that the people who make this yarn, use the colours they are strongly influenced by in Mexico. The texture is so soft and it reflects the colours used in the skein wonderfully.


I found this one at the same booth as the ones above put together for a scarf. A few winters ago, I had made a toque out of similar wool. My mother loved it so much, I gave it to her. I missed it in my collection of woollies, and was forever searching for another similar but never quite finding the right one until yesterday. So this red little number will become a toque. It is a fast knit. I made the other during an episode of Law & Order. Every now and again, you need a small quick project to get the juices going.

The picture does not do it justice. I can't seem to find a happy medium. With the flash on, you can see the colour and not the label. Without the flash, it is vice versa. This is Rowan Biggy Print. 100% wool. The colour is red, but they don't have an actual colour name on the label. I will christen it Awesome Red!

Husband chose these skeins:


He is as attracted to bright colours as I am. The girl at the booth was awesome. She was a young lady with a few piercings and a very kick ass pair of boots. Anyone who can pull those off is a cool rocker chick in my books! We are few and far between. Anyone can dress as a yuppie or a suburbanite mom. Very few can pull of a bold punk/rocker look and make it real. I should have taken her picture but I did not want to appear freaky :(

I am not sure what these will become:

I just liked the colours. It reminded me of the plaid shirts I wore in high school during the nasty grunge phase. Let's call it homage to Le Grunge. hehe.


Overall, it was a wonderful day. There were so many colours. I think I felt up a thousands skeins of yarn. hehehehe. The stamp on my hand that says I paid to get in, is very correct in being a smiley face. I had a wickedly good time and I couldn't ask for a better day.
Because I have rattled on so much now, here is more of what happens when Husband has the camera, enjoy:

Husband looking oh so pensive.


Took me a while to figure out what he was giggling over.

A Biker convention?


We can't help but be attracted to bright, shiny and flashing.


This one just appealed to our East coast roots.


These are just some cool shots I would love to paint one day:

Hope you all enjoy the rest of day. Thank you for hanging out with me and ramblings. I'm off in search of food. The kids next door are heavy into the ganja tonight and it is making my appetite scream. Who knew second hand weed would have that effect?
Night all.