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Did you know that the directional is dead?  That’s right.  The one and only device that lets us know someone plans to make a left or right-hand turn has bitten the bullet.  RIP.

Yup, Miss America is telling us how hairspray can be used to prevent underarm perspiration and ‘excessive jiggling’ while wearing a bikini.  OK, as if that is not bad enough…Butt Glue and WD40?  I won’t even begin to tell you how these are used.  Just gotta tell you, the life of a beauty queen is not a glamorous one.  Creepy.

I bet you are expecting some sappy farewell to 2009.  Well sorry to disappoint!  Message to 2009: Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out!

Since our last visit to the SPCA, our feline friend ‘Cookie’ and his brother ‘Julio’ have been adopted!  Yeah!  They were two of the sweetest kittens EVAH!
Our latest visit introduced us to Oreo and Kathy, a black and white and a calico kitten.  Both were very playful.  Kathy has already been adopted but I am certain Oreo is not long for the shelter.
In spite of our subsequent allergies, we had a wonderful visit and cannot wait for the next opportunity to visit the pets.
I am going to be knitting coats for the dogs so I welcome all yarn donations!  We are going to be visiting the shelter every week so anything you wish to donate can be left with us.

Women are the worst drivers!

Ain’t it loverly?

Let me tell you a story about Slinkmeister, Junior and Bob. It began quite innocently with the arrival of a Slinky for my desk. Slinkmeister was the favorite plaything with the kids at school. He was sent slinking down stairs, chairs, desks and places I would rather not mention, always to return to my desk safe and sound. He was stretched and spun and twirled, but never a complaint was uttered. His favorite job was holding notes and bus passes for the kids; making him feel very important. Then one dark day Slinkster disappeared. No sign of him anywhere. It was a sad day for everyone. Flyers went up around the school and kids came in everyday hoping to see him sitting in his usual spot waiting for someone to play with him. Days went by; then weeks. One morning I arrived to find a box left on my desk from a colleague. Inside, a shiny new slinky. Granted, nothing can take the place of ‘the meister’, but we welcomed Junior to the family. As if trying to lift our spirits, Junior sang when he slunk. His little coils always sparkled. But Junior knew he could never fill the shoes of Slinkmeister. A few days passed when a student entered the office with a box in her hand. Inside another shiny bright slinky. Bob. Junior and Bob were fast friends. Brothers almost. Together they sit on our desks bringing smiles to the kids faces. Like the Slinky before them, they have seen every nook and cranny of the building. They are selflessly enduring the stairs, step ladders, desks and lockers knowing they are making the children happy.
Then the rumors started. Terrible rumors that sent chills down everyone’s spine. I would look at Junior and Bob and they appeared to be shaking. Was Slinkmeister kidnapped? What kind of torture has he endured? Is he outside freezing while some sicko makes him slink down frozen steps? Is he being stretched beyond recognition, never to slink again. Oh the horror of it all! If the kidnappers are reading this (which I highly doubt, but I could not afford an ad on a milk carton), I am offering a handsome reward for the safe return of the Slinkmeister. No questions asked, no police and I promise not to beat you with my shoe. Just bring him back to the desk where he belongs…do it for the children. (cue the music).

This message has been brought to you by The Friends of Slinkmeister.

Lovin’ the way this scarf is working up! The yarn is perfect for cables.

From Cosmicknitter

My Beautiful Boy!
I cannot believe he is entering his Junior year of high school.
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Now that I have conquered “the sweater”, I am diving head first into the next on my list-“Swellligant Scarf” from Debbie Stoller’s “Son of a Stitch ‘n Bitch”. I love this pattern, I love this yarn. Here is an early shot of the project. See how the nice twist of the yarn shows of the stitch definition? As for the color? Scrumptrelescent! It is called ‘Zinfandel’. Anything named after a wine is ok in my book! I suddenly feel thirsty. Is 11am too early for a glass of wine? Cool thing about this pattern is that you can knit and sip without fear of screwing things up. ;D