New Stuff!

Look what I received in the mail today:

This skein is based on the television show, The Walking Dead.

...and this one I selected because I did not have any "plain" coloured yarn.

Both skeins are from the creative mind of Bohemia Fibers. One look at this shop and my control to stop buying yarn went over the cliff.

Now I am anxiously waiting for my Knitting Dead club yarns to arrive....which should be soonish?

I'm off to play Castleville before we settle in to watch a few shows tonight. Hope you are all having as much fun as I am tonight! :D

Prepping for a Zombie Apocalypse

There is a group on Ravelry that I have recently joined, tying into the television show, The Walking Dead. I may have mentioned this program on this blog a few times. If I have, forgive me. It is just such an awesome show. I am actually experiencing withdrawal. The good news is that I am not alone. A lot of other people are also eagerly anticipating the next season of The Walking Dead. To help pass the time, A knit-a-long group has been created with the goal to prepare for a Zombie apocalypse. It is rather reassuring to know that I am not the only one who wonders what would happen should this actually take place. :P
So far I have completed Zombie Killer Slouch. This was a very quick knit to help get me into the swing of the KAL.

I have also just finished tackling a project called, Vlad
It is a lace shawl pattern that moved surprisingly well. I would however, not recommend drinking and knitting at the same time. There was a lot of do-overs. Counting can be rather difficult when you reward yourself with a drink at the end of each row. The rows start to get a lot shorter. All that is required now is to block the hell out of it.

While finishing up with Pretty Little Liars, I cast on Monk's Travel Satchel with apparently questionable fiber content.

Since The Walking Dead has finished for the season along with Alcatraz, I have managed to get sucked into Pretty Little Liars. Who knew a teen drama could be so addicting. It is a great show to knit with in that I don't have to be so focused on the program to keep up with the story line.
Looking into my television programming, it looks like The Killing has recommenced.
Hmmmm. Re-reading what I just wrote. I watch a lot of television. I'm good with that. It is the only time I can knit and draw.

I have also finally finished my Skull and Crossbones stockings.

They stay where they are supposed to as well!

That will do for now. When I have made progress on my Satchel, I'll be sure to post more pictures.
Enjoy the last of your Monday!

Zombies and Goldfish

With the first day of Spring looming ahead, I finally finished my Goldfish Mittens created by Amy Christoffers. Since completion they have been involved in a number of battles on the hands of a very happy nine year old boy. Too bad he will have outgrown them by next winter.

Since I am unsure as to what to project to begin, I have decided to take up one of my many unfinished works. These are my Skull Stockings and are proving to me once again how much fun I have working on these socks.

With our home slowly starting to take shape, I have been able to catch up on my quality television time. I have been watching quite a few new shows and re-acquainting myself with some favourites. I started watching Awake yesterday. Oh boy! I really have to pay attention for this one. It involves two different realities, each with it`s own crime to solve.
This is our bedroom:

Just need a frame, headboard and some serious painting.

We have also been doing some soundproofing with some of the walls that form bedrooms.

It makes sleep so much more enjoyable during the day for me now :D

I'm addicted to The Walking Dead like so many other people I'm sure! At the end of every episode I'm pretty much in shock over the events that go by so quickly in those 40 some odd minutes.
I have been enjoying Once Upon a Time. It appeals to me because of the mere fact that I read all these stories as a very young child and the creators of this series have managed to make it very appealing to the adult audience.
My weakness America's Next Top Model has also returned to my television line up. This season pits the models of The of the United States against the models of the United Kingdom. Don't judge me! I enjoy this sort of thing. It is something easy to watch that doesn't involve playing too close attention. :)
I have also had to catch up on a back log of Fringe episodes. I never get tired of this show. I love the character of Walter, no matter which dimension he is a part of.
Soon I will be able to go outside and see what sort of treasures that backyard holds. At the moment it is a giant mud puddle with a lot of stick like things poking out of the ground. It does however look to have a lot of potential.
I hope you all had a fantastic week end.

Thoughts That Keep Me Awake

In no particular order:
Can I zombie proof my house should the need arise?
Will Napoleon's fur eventually grow back?
Did all my crops wither on Farmville?
What am I supposed to do now on that level of Little Big Planet?
Is cooking a turkey really that difficult?
Should I join that Smart Ass Knitters skein club?
Why am I receiving all that bizarre stuff in my junk file?

I've found our kitchen!

To celebrate this momentous event, I made soup. Not just any soup but a recipe from Bitchin' Kitchen. It is called Quick and Simple Tonkinese Soup. It came out just as expected, very tasty. I almost felt like a scientist as I was preparing it.

The Head chef looks on:

It will be one room at a time and I very OK with this progress!

I have just about finished my pattern for the Super Hero Mittens. I need to scan the charts and proof read the pattern directions. Then it will become available shortly.

As a treat, here is Rebel doing what Rebel does best, strutting his stuff:

Enjoy your week end everyone!

New Adventure

We have managed to move into our new home this past week end. The cats are having a wonderful time trying to navigate around the furniture and boxes. Rebel has even managed to negotiate the stairs a few times. Napoleon is thrilled he can explore the basement while Tom is enjoying all sorts of new hiding spots to keep out of Napoleon`s reach.
We are all sleeping much better. It`s amazing how much more comfortable you can be when you don`t have to worry about neighbours or bad influences. The highlight for me has been the dish washer. It is amazing to come home from work and all I have to do is push a button.
I`m still a little lost because all my belongings are scattered throughout our home. I keep telling myself that it will all find their proper place in time. After all, it`s not like I have to hurry and have it all complete by a certain time. I just try to unpack at least one box and clean something very thoroughly a day. At least the PC and television are unpacked. I even have a few of my projects around me to pass some time.
As soon as I locate the camera I will be sure to take pictures to show you.

Little Napoleon

He actually does sleep!

In other Napoleon news....
The Vet will be ordering pills for the fuzzy child to help control his twitching. Napoleon`s twitching, not the Vet`s. I`m not honestly sure if the Vet twitches or not. I`ve never actually met the Vet. The last appointment was in the afternoon when I was sleeping to prepare for night shift. Apparently, the twitches that Napoleon experiences are rather unusual in that they happen so often. The vet office do not keeps these magical pills on hand and they have to be specially ordered.

I really hope these pills work.