tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104529752009-12-19T08:28:55.341-05:00A dedicated "fiber-addict," sewing & knitting get me thru life's challenges and bring me joy, along with the antics of a certain Siamese known as "The Meezer!"KnitNanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337300042637714815noreply@blogger.comBlogger1219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10452975.post-13431529432249948852009-12-19T00:01:00.001-05:002009-12-19T08:28:55.352-05:00

I'll do my best to keep the blog updated on this record-breaking storm. The local news gave a quick rundown on our "record" snows: 1969, 1983, 1993, 1996 - the last of which was the year my mom died and I well remember (as does Big Sis!) that snowstorm that stranded her here in Roanoke (fortunately at the time, the NOVA schools were closed so she didn't lose time from her teaching job in Fairfax

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We're smack dab in the middle of that purple, if you didn't know.Locally, we're being told that the snow totals could climb as high as 19 inches. I probably don't have to tell you that this area, because we don't get a lot of snow, isn't well prepared to deal with it.At present the plan is for me to keep my eldest grandson (yes, they're back home, long story, too long for the blog, but they're

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Christmas 2009 at the Ravishing Reds of Roanoke!Where? Coach & Four Restaurant (only my favorite place in town!)I'd just gotten terrific news at my Weight Watchers group that I'd made my 10% goal (there's a new one up there now, see? And that goal? It's set for January 4, 2010. Not so far away...but not that much to lose, either!)And as I walked into WW, I happened to look into the salon next

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Knitty!I've got to take stock of the stash, but I truly think I have everything I need to knit:Knotty But NiceSavianoBitterroot Frost DiamondsAilbe (hmm..in Louet Gems purple?)Mrs. Roosevelt'sMr. Popper (possibly, as a stuffed pillow, rather than a hot water bottle cover - but I think I'd have to knit 3 of them! and I would have to buy orange yarn)Interestingly? I think Mr. Darcy is lovely - and

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It's that boring time of year for a knitting blog: the Christmas gifts are in process and you know it's entirely possible that the recipient could happen to see what you're working on if you post about it.(sigh)Suffice to say, I'm making progress. Yesterday I had Christmas with my daughter's family (yes, they left today for parts south), and then I also had to do my client's books, too, over this

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Join up on his son's Facebook Page, add a comment about your experience, or that of a loved one, with smoking related issues. When there are 1,000,000 members of the group, John has told his son he'll quit.(He doesn't, I don't think, understand the power of the internet - but it's so important for him to quit, for everyone who smokes, to quit, that I'm hoping I can help a little by sending my

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This is one week I'm happier than I've been in a long time to see come to an end. My auditors are gone.YAY!They're nice folks, don't get me wrong, but I am always glad when the angonizing "On Stage, Under the Microscope" part of my job is over.Until next year, of course.(sigh)So tonight, I'm tired. Tomorrow is my first of at least a couple of Christmases - this one with my daughter's family. I

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I've been a bit lucky in the midst of my annual financial audit that our Consumer Christmas Party fell in the middle of the week. The auditors knew we wouldn't be in so didn't bother to come in either. Off we went and a good time was had by all...it's a lot of work, tho' and when lunch and Bingo are over, we trundle everything back to the office and close 'er down for the rest of the day.So I

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Ten on Tuesday this week has me pushing it to come up with the things I love about the holidays. I have mixed feelings about this time of year, because expectations are so high and usually aren’t met. I’ve worked for a good many years to lower mine and feel pretty comfortable with where I am, but again and again I see folks set themselves up for a fall. I love the holidays for these reasons:1. My

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And this close to Christmas, what do you know?I finished the Recycled Sari Silk Yoga cushion last night...and took both pieces downstairs, hoping that the lightbulb would go off before I finished sewing in the zipper and I'd think of something to use as cushioning inside the pillowcase. I had no proper pillow forms that would meet the size requirement, and I had thought of cannablizing a

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Brand new...and those dragons are one of a kind now...

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We didn't go to Blacksburg (sigh) but I did get a lot done here...of course, it was mostly for holiday gifting, so I can't show it to you...It's really cold. Going to about 23 tonight, and since I'm keeping the thermostat down to try to beat the electric company...well...Surprise! I turned around from the computer tonight to discover that The Meezer has changed her mind about the faux leopard

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I'm bummed. Diana and I were really looking forward to this little road trip, and they've constantly upgraded the forecast all day till now? Blacksburg is in the 3-5 inches of snow forecast with it starting overnight, and Roanoke is predicted to get 2-4 inches, mostly tomorrow, last I heard. (sigh)I won't risk heading up that mountain in the snow - or for that matter being UP there when it hits.

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Our Knit Night at the Salem Library was tonight and so it wins the prize for earliest holiday get-together. We were a smaller crowd than normal. With it being so close to Thanksgiving, I think a lot of folks are all tuckered out from traveling. But we had a good group, lots of yummy stuff (a couple of us are on Weight Watchers, and others were kind to remember we were, so there were selections to

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There's IS something I'd love to have, but it isn't so much an issue of not being able to afford it at this point - what I want isn't available...I wish, wish, wish - we'd see either:1. Addi Lace Clicks or2. Blonde Knitpicks HarmoniesSEE? I do have a wishlist!;)I know, you've heard it all before...The other thing on my wishlist is in process: the rest of my weight loss! See the ticker?

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This week's Ten on Tuesday is asking me to tell you ten things I really want but wouldn't buy for myself. Hmmm...IF I want it, I'll buy it and even if I can't afford whatever *it* is right now, if it's something I truly want, I will save up for it...So this particular week's assignment just doesn't apply to me. (sigh)Move along, nothing to see here...(Not even a cute photo of a cat!)I'll be back

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I hope everyone reading had a wonderful holiday weekend, if it was long or short, that if you were out shopping on Black Friday, you found exactly what you were looking for and got it at a good price, and I hope, I truly do, that you've not had problems with traffic heading home, and that you're ready to go back to work tomorrow.What? Oh noes...work?*wink*Are we ever ready for that?I've spent my

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Turkey-Day Dinner was quite satisfactory. I stayed within my plans for the dinner, and didn't go over my allotted points for Weight Watchers. I'm pleased. DD said, "Well, what can you eat? Nothing, right?" and I was happy to reply, "I can eat anything I want, as long as I keep portion control in mind, and make healthy choices."It's exactly what I did!Then I came home with some thoughts to finish

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Here we are, THE day to be thankful, and I've had a month of Thankful Thursday courtesy of Carole having this lovely idea...I'll try to finish up the month with a few odd things I'm thankful for, having spent the last weeks already mentioning all the most important ones!1. I'm thankful that my mother's family was raised vegetarian. I have such an appreciation (not to mention, a recipe box full of

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I shouldn't be too surprised that Ten on Tuesday this week asks us to list ten things we're thankful for. I've already listed 9 so far this month - on Thankful Thursdays. The fourth installment of three to make an even dozen has been written and you'll see it on Thursday. (They asked me first!)So I kinda thought, rather than go off all willy-nilly and do whatever I wanted or totally disregard the

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Even if I do get a lot done, I usually end up wondering how Sunday night got here so fast...it's not a lack of a feeling of accomplishment, I promise you - because I really did a lot this weekend!I'll start by thanking everyone who commented on my sweater advice question on Friday night, and for those who emailed me privately. I think I'm going to be fine with the row gauge. And will probably

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I've not quite cast on yet for Cheryl Oberle's Three Sisters cardigan. (Ravelry link) A caution - the data on the page are not correct. Gauge on 9s is supposed to be 16 sts and 26 rows, but it says 6 rows!)I knit my gauge swatch. Twice. The first time, blocked I was off using the recommended size 9s. I went down to 8s and got the row gauge - spot on. Blocked, 16 stitches over 4 inches. Isn't this

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Last night was Red Hat Ladies, and I was terribly bummed by the fact that I'd spent quality time with the O'Charley's nutrition website and thought I had my dinner all planned, only to discover that the way they made a certain substitute for dressing on the salad made it impossible for me to eat.(Pico de Gallo, the last time I checked had a nice mix of onions (often green), peppers and tomatoes

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Can you believe it's Thursday again already?Hmm...Ok. Three things I'm thankful for this Thursday are:1. Weight Watchers, and the decision I made to join. Every week, regardless of the amount I lose (or don't) I meet up with folks in the same boat, who have great ideas, and mostly positive outlooks (and by the time Meghan gets thru with us, we do again, if we didn't when we came in!). I'm

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Ever since I signed up for the Community Supported Agriculture program way back last February, I knew this day was coming. I've had it marked on the calendar as a vacation day for some time, and I have to admit, I wasn't anticipating it in a good way. About a week ago, it dawned on me that this could be fun, even tho' I knew there'd be physical work involved, tho' I also knew it wasn't going to

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