tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186243452009-07-06T00:15:09.144-07:00JulieLoves2Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057591630639536758noreply@blogger.comBlogger273125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18624345.post-7863289338135444332009-07-04T20:24:00.001-07:002009-07-04T20:32:48.988-07:00

This is the first weekend in ages I've had two days off....so I did nothing but sit and read two great books since last night!! Pumpkin hogged the hammock!I'm knitting another sweater like the last one - will have to back finished tonight (Since I'm out of books for the moment). Am home looking after Miss Kennedy - don't want to scare her with the fireworks! Girls are off on their own adventures.

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Kennedy is my new photo assistant - turns out she loves socks!! We seem to missing them from the laundry!! Thanks Roxie for the wonderful yarn - I really like the way they turned out - such a little bit of work and such great results!!!For the record, summer is NOT here today.ttfn

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I know it's been way too long.<!--[endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

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REI Girl and I took a long one-tank road trip on Sunday. Drove north to Maupin and had yummy cinnamon roles at an old haunt from my younger years - The Oasis Cafe - was the place to go after rafting the Deschutes...the best milkshakes in town - which isn't saying much because Maupin isn't much. A pretty place in a deep canyon, not much more than a wide spot in the road. But really hot in the

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Spring came and went - but they say summer will be here this weekend! Last Saturday the girls showered me with flowers for my garden - which we planted - some of which froze last night - so goes the weather in Central Oregon! You just never know what to expect. The Geek was on a big hiking adventure - so not here - but he also sent flowers - what a nice boy. All in all Mother's day was about

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Sorry friends - just haven't had much to comment on! It's pretty normal around here in Central Oregon. Spring came - it was glorious for a few days - but now it's gone again. I did have few wardrobe concerns - knit T-shirts just don't work for me anymore! Of course everything else requires ironing...just one more thing to worry about. But the short spring was great - got outside and worked in the

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I know - I've done nothing buy complain about winter this year - but above is the proof that this too shall pass. Spring is here today - it's 65 out and I'm loving it!loving it so much - the photo shoot could take place outside!The vest - should have made it a size smaller - but I'm going to still wear it and like it. Four Seasons "Man's" Vest - I'd do this again!The Eyelet Yoke Baby Cardigan -

JulieLoves2Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057591630639536758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18624345.post-11668969896506401682009-03-21T10:26:00.001-07:002009-03-21T11:02:57.876-07:00

I actually have been knitting - this is my "Man's Vest" left front. The back is finished. As you can see this is going to take a lot of effort in the blocking - the edges roll! Hopefully it will all come together correctly....I need this vest!My available clothing options are dwindling as the weather improves. So far winter has worked for me because I've always got a sweater on - great camouflage

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Kiwi Toes - Finished these off to send to College Girl. She only likes short socks....Some Assembly Required Sock yarn in Kiwi - from the old Sisterhood of the Traveling Stash box!I started this vest - the back calls for three rows of seed stitch and then stockinette - but the edge rolled (I had 6 inches of the back done) so I took it out and restarted with a looser cast on. Hope this helps. The

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I've got projects going - I'm just not that into them... Don't know why but I can't decide which one to pick up. These socks are from free yarn I got at the Knit and Crochet show last fall. Love the colors - I think I'm just socked out.This "Sunrise-Sunset" scarf is just feather and fan - the picture doesn't do the colors justice. It's really pretty...will go into the gift stash. I'm totally into

JulieLoves2Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057591630639536758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18624345.post-7216033301058286242009-02-07T13:55:00.000-08:002009-02-07T14:11:30.639-08:00

The girls and I walked on the Deschutes this morning - oh it felt good. We're having a nice weekend - but snow is again in the forecast - so am glad we got out!I got Hillary's socks in the mail - but forgot to take a picture of them finished. Dumb. Have started Ameila's - Smooshy in Ruby River - love this yarn and color. Pattern is a Zig Zag Eyelet - Cast on 70 stitches. Wish I could finish them

JulieLoves2Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057591630639536758noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18624345.post-81662961916393140792009-02-02T19:48:00.000-08:002009-02-02T20:06:19.272-08:00

I've decided there are two sides to this story -1) I am so glad I did what I did - both breasts=no more cancer2) I hate what it has done to me - not the losing the breasts part (I could care less) but the recovery is the pits (somewhat literally)! I'm into my third week since the surgery and I still feel like I've been hit with a Mac truck. My range of motion is limited (yes I've been doing my

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Besides the wonderful emotional support I've received from my family, friends and new friends, I also received wonderful knitting treasures that will keep me busy the next few months.My Sister's daughters wanted socks - so they picked out the yarn and sent it over with their Mom (whose help has been incredibly wonderful). I've started one pair - they are sooo soft. She wanted no pattern - just

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It's been one week since my surgery and I am doing well. I think my expectations where much to high! I thought I'd be back at work the first of next week, I thought I'd be much more mobile than I am, I d idn't know I'd be this uncomfortable....but I AM CANCER FREE - WOOHOO!! I went to the Doc yesterday and it turns out I really did the right thing - there were suspicious cells in the other breast

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So today I picked up my knitting needles...so I must be better! Actually I am, although sore and stiff. I'm hoping knitting will work a few of the kinks out!The surgery went well - guess what - I don't have Breast Cancer any more!!! TOTALLY COOL! I'm hopping to be back to full schedule in a week or so - but I have to admit that my expectations were higher than the reality. So it will be just one

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Well, this is REI Girl. I decided to update my mother's blog because she isn't able to right now. We are sitting in the hospital room. Mom got out of surgery earlier today. The doctor said that the operation went really well. I will admit, I was scared. But I am glad that it went okay. She is resting now. A little uncomfortable, but as usual, Mom has that spirit about her that even when it hurts

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This has been such a roller coaster journey. First you have the mammogram and they call you back - you think "Oh bother - it's just a funny spot" Then they stick you with a long needle and pinch a piece of you while your breast is being flattened to a pancake (quite a feat)...and you think "They won't find a thing". Then you wait and wait for the pathology to come back. By then you're really

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Since Christmas knitting was completed on time - with some custom modifications for fit...Convertible Mitts for Marianne - left over sock yarn. Lots of fun to do. Finally figured out how to do the loop for the button - NOT I-cord - it's too thick - so we braided a piece and it works great. College Girl loved them. (I've got to brag a minute - she got an "A" in Anatomy - hard class but she really

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REI Girl is home – Oh my gosh she had a wonderful time…I’ll only share a few of her pictures – it was fantastic, everything and more than she expected. Is making plans to go back for an extended stay later this spring or summer. I should have known!! She really loved working with the children. I have been knitting – but can’t show yet – think the new Sundance Catalog…. Winter has FINALLY

JulieLoves2Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057591630639536758noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18624345.post-83335316823689311102008-12-01T14:51:00.001-08:002008-12-01T14:58:34.202-08:00

life is good...Thanksgiving was great. Sister and Brother were here at my house. A little quieter than usual because three girls were missing - my sisters daughters are away at school and REI girl is still adventuring...she comments:"Life here is good. The past few days have been sad though. I can't believe that I am leaving in a week and a half. The time has gone by too quickly. I feel that if I

JulieLoves2Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057591630639536758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18624345.post-45003886843555888182008-11-11T18:06:00.000-08:002008-11-11T18:58:40.063-08:00

I have been doing a wee bit of yarn stashing....This is "Rockscape" for my boss - Dream in Color Classy - Color Coco Kiss! Looks just like Rocks to me and my boss will love it. (Since I've put in a few 50 hour weeks lately - he better love it!) The pattern is Here and There Cables from Scarf Style - easy to remember!The top skien is my new fav...Araucania Ranco - superwash. I really wanted to

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REI Girl's big adventure was to begin today - and it did - Sort of..We had a great evening with the family in Portland - running around getting last minute things and helping my sister pick paint colors (they have to repaint the entire interior of their house due to the smoke damage - and they are still staying in a hotel and will be for a few more weeks!) Had a great dinner - Uncle Paul's Prime

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I would have finished earlier - but with about 6 inches left to cast off - I ran out of yarn...what a drag that was. I had to rip out the border and one entire repeat of the pattern. But my third Forest Canopy Shawl is finished! Now to finished one pair of socks (only a toe to go!) and my felted bag. Then my WIP's are down to the same old Celtic Cardigan - which I think I'll rip, it's just going

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Two more weeks and REI Girl is on her way! Asante!! (thank you in Swahili) She moved home this weekend...I only had to haul one load - now that was cool.Sweater is finished (need to wash and block still) so now I can get on with other things - have to start the Christmas rush!!

JulieLoves2Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057591630639536758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18624345.post-68977474207206032482008-10-12T20:43:00.000-07:002008-10-12T20:45:44.582-07:00

My book club meets at my house this week and I get to choose the book....I've read so many that I love this year I need help figuring out my choice - any suggestions would be appreciated. My list so far this year is on my side bar...no duplicates allowed.Thanks!

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