it's been a while

some random bits of updating:




melanie was curious about the coach purchase- stylish and chic (the bag not me, but trying)


the w&s bag- (mary) nothing super fun, but got some bits for the kitchen that were awesome deals: pizza pan, itty bitty scrapper, infuser for mulling spices for this fall, strainer, itty bitty spoonula (love these) new dishtowels, brining bags for this year's turkey, and a candle















the green cardi- done, done and done! love it, put it through the washer and dyer after this photo was taken. helped a bit with the fit and general look::: note to self- put together before doing sleeves in order to adjust for the shoulder drop (if present)















a huge mess- the family photo project underway- lotta progress made- plan to do some "mini" books as discussed on ali's blog. not anything overly detailed, just want to make sure the photos are in a central spot, and the suspects identified.















post photo- nicely organized---see anyone you know??

more progress on the moss sweater- working on the sleeves, and have picked up stitches rather than do the sleeve as a separate piece, hope it works- no photo yet

no pj for nearly a week:: jekyll island youth retreat- must be staying out of trouble as i haven't received any phonecalls! mohawk is gone- he decided it was boring! andrew enjoying not having "big" brother around, and the house to himself, doesn't pj make a cute swift? future blackmail photos

















outing to cast on cottage to pickup the rest of mom's yarn and lunch for andrew and i at henry's- yum!

play day with kathy and her girls:: pool, knitting, quilting, yummy snacks (no photos as there was no make up and seriously bad hair!)

got this gorgeous stuff for the PRSC- wow- what a difference from the last two

















hmmm, i think that's it- got some new recipe ideas for giada and mom comes home next week- wow- has anyone see july? i think it's missing!

a few of my favorite things

had several days to experience some of the things i really enjoy-
♥-time off (yea)
♥-knitting and quilting time
♥-visiting a new place- airforce museum and ga music hall of fame-both very cool and who knew ga had so much influence on all genres of music -some photos here, here, and here. ♥-time with the family- especially with no clock watching!
♥-shopping and bargains at the outlet mall

♥-the views and vistas while driving to dawson county


♥-had to stop to take a picture of these

♥-time to myself with no rushing, set agenda (except store purchases!), etc. would enjoy company next time.

♥-dinner with friends (friday night)

♥-brunch with SILs and sara-who made the most awesome carrot cake-wonder how they'd taste as cupcakes-hmmmmm?

-casting on a new project with SILs-and reunion of the zombie socks

all good stuff- don't you agree? guess that leads to a very belated "Gratitude":: having the opportunity to take it all in, and reflect on how lucky i am right now. looking at each day full in the face, and "saying" i'm going to get all i can out of you today!

capre' diem ya'll!

Social Hour

Okay, so Friday and Saturday included a jam packed list of activities, what else is new.

On Friday, we got together for a special project for a special person. Again, here's Mary's post, this is so easy.


Here's my photo of "the box".


Can't wait to put the "finishing touches in November.
Of course, along with making this project, it was great fun spending time with Mary and Karen, at Karen's including some "gourmet" snacks, and great wine. Lots of laughs-- look forward to doing this again.





Saturday, had to get up extra early so I could get my walk in before the neighborhood yard sale.
Rewind for a sec - - - -

I had to work part of the day on Friday, which meant that Mom, Donna and Barry maintained order,

SO on----- Saturday I stepped in so Mom could sleep in a bit. We didn't make a much money, and I only got enough for 1/2 a shrug (one Mary and I saw at Knitch), but we did get rid of a bunch of "LITTLE" stuff, and managed to turn the 11:00 hour into Happy Hour. Barry makes a MEAN Bloody Mary, and I've never really had a taste for them. He is the official BM maker in my book! I brought over the left over cheeses from Wednesday and Friday.

We know how to do it right in our neighborhood!

Later that day, Debbie Campbell and Lynette Fisher came over for knitting lessons courtesy of Gina Kurtzeborn.

Lynette gets the whole cast-on thing! yea Lynette. Debbie and Jean observe Gina demo how to pick up dropped stitches- a must for ALL knitters. Gina also showed Mom and I how the 2 circular needle sock thing works- will definately try this! I will conquer those little **&%%$.


The ladies had a great time, and later on the guys joined us for lasagna, pinot grigio and chianti. Our next meeting will be on the 27th.

Again, another great weekend with family and friends.

TTFN

Ya'll come back now ya' hear!

Wow, hard to believe that the Yarn Harlot has come and gone. She was fabulous fun, and I think Mary agrees it was worth the long wait to have our books signed. I think the YH was fairly impressed with our city. Scroll down the YH posting, Mary and I are forever memorialized in the archives of the Yarn Harlot's blog- how cool is that!!!!???

It's great having Mary to blog with, so I can tag her sight, she took different photos, and had a great posting of our "picnic". In the words of Scarlett O'Hara- I'm sure they were pea green with envy!!.


Here's some of the photos I got. Yes, Sara, oh observant one, that's a LOT of knitters!!









photos just prior to the YH appearance

My row mate, he had on a gorgeous vest that his wife had done, that was multi-colored, she had on a beautiful shawl, and he was knitting. My photo isn't great, a bit out of focus, what a cool guy to show his support for his mate!

Here's Mary back at Knitch getting her book signed. . . say "yarn!"

I think she was actually excited to get her dish clothes, Mary and I each did one, mine purple and Mary's, peach- get it? Georgia peaches??

Anyway, despite the fact that I got very little sleep after this event, it was totally worth it. I've figured out there are 3 kinds of knitters:

♥ those that knit and have NEVER heard of the Yarn Harlot, gasp, I know.
♥ those who have read her books, but have not read her blog, they are so missing out!
♥ those, like Mary and I, who daily stalk her blog anticipating the next enlightened posting!

TTFN