“If I had to save the world by eating cereal…find someone else!” — Alex #
Here it is…
Finally!!
Thanks to all the encouragement from my friends-especially Maven, Nathalie and Sue Mc.-I finished the sweater for my husband. My concerns about the freakishly large looking neckline were quickly dispelled when I knit up the seed stitch border. I washed, blocked it, and inspected my ends to make sure all were worked in neatly. After smelling it and rubbing it against my boys cheeks (it was buttery soft alpaca) I wrapped it and left it on his pillow. I did the final touches in the afternoons before he arrived home from work so he was not aware it was near completion. When he opened it he was thrilled! Trying it on right away he bagan parading around the house showing the boys. He declared “I love it”, planted a big sloppy wet one on me and started planning outfits around it. He kept saying “I feel so European”.
After all the fretting and doubt, I have completed the project and cannot wait to start another. I feel so much better about myself as a knitter and will definitely use this experience as a reminder to keep on keepin’ on! I have been taking notes since I began knitting but mostly about the yarn, guage, and the likes. I think I should add a section on my person experiences so I can reflect on them and hopefully use them as a reminder of the hurtles and hang-ups I have over come. Oh my! I sound like a grown up again. I cannot wait for school to start so I can hang with the middle school kids and regain my ‘tween’ mentality!
Once again, thank you to all my knitting friends for pushing me to see this through. #
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RV Time!
My oldest son wants to go cross-country in an RV. Personally, I would like that as well. We don’t have an RV so I asked my friend Sue some questions about renting one. Sue and her family own Interlake RV Park in Rhinebeck, NY, about 10 minutes from our home in the village. She was very quick to offer us the chance to stay for a day or two at her site in one of the many rentals they have on the property. I am telling you, this is such a cool place. We have our own RV on our own site with 4 bunk beds, a master bedroom, full bath, eating area, sitting area and kitchen. There is a screened-in porch off the entrance that is furnished with comfortable Adirondack style chairs and a patio set for 4. A few feet away from the porch is a gas grill and barbecue pit. I think the first thing that struck us was how spotless the rental was. Seriously, the sliding doors leading you inside were so crystal clear that I walked right into them, knocking my eye glasses right off my head! Ha! I fooled so feelish. If I could take a picture of my nose and cheek print I would; even at the expense of my pride.
There must be close to one hundred hook-ups here. We went for a walk last evening and though it was dark there were enough lights to see you along but not to the point where they were glaring in your window at night. One thing that really struck us was the quiet. To look around and see all the other RVs and campers, I thought there would be quite a bit of noise and activity. Utter silence. While on our walk we came upon the Rec Hall and swimming pool (heated, no less), pretty nooks with shade plants growing and a wonderful goldfish pond surrounded by stone and impatiens carefully watched over by a little cherub.
We have not been to the lake yet; we are heading there now. I have taken a few photos to give you an idea, but they cannot possible convey the homey comfort this park exudes.
Interlake stays open into October and I have recommended this site to many of my fellow knitters who come from all over the states to attend the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Knowing Sue like I do, I was very comfortable referring people here site unseen. After this experience, I will certain encourage people to consider this over a motel in Kingston or otherwise. I plan on snapping more pics during the day so check back later. Meanwhile, I will provide you with the link so you can see things for your self. If you do plan a stay, just tell her ‘Regina sent you’! Here are some pics…
I have added some pictures of the lake area, but they really do not show the natural beauty of the area.
Dig this! I saw a Blue Heron, Cedar Waxwings and (drum roll…) a Kingfisher. I have a sharp pencil and my field guide is open so look out!
Thank you Susan and Tina for providing us with an AWESOME get away. We love you!
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"Memories of my Melancholy Whores"
Not mine, dumb-asses! It is the title of the book I just read. So your in the library, looking for a good read but without a particular title in mind. I am checking out the new releases but nothing catches my eye. A few years ago, I read “Living to tell the Tale”, the first volume of an autobiography written by one of my favorite authors, Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Checking the computer to see if the next volume was published, I came upon this title instead. Regardless of the author, isn’t it just something you gotta read? Written by Garcia Marquez made it a no-brainer. True to form, this was an amazing story that was at times rude and raw but softened by the words of a man beginning his 9th decade of life. As always, when I read the last page-the last paragraph, I found myself close to-if not in-tears. The books are not sad by any means. He writes with such a passion that you can feel the warm breezes, smell the air after the rain and know the books in the libraries of his deteriorating home are rife with mold. I cannot help finding myself knowing the characters as if they were real and wishing I knew them in my own life. Colorful, sad, passionate and humorous. Whatever the journey, I mourn the moment when it comes to an end but the last few paragraphs of his novels somehow make it bearable with some of the greatest closings I have ever read. Do you know people who read the last page of a book before they begin? If you are like that-and I admit I was guilty when I was younger-you are doing yourself a disservice. Enjoy the journey and savor the endings; they are some of the best written…in my most humble opinion. Read him. I would love to know how others view his work.
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Back Story on the Violet
My friend at work had a beautiful African Violet on her desk. It began a slow and steady decline due to lack of light and our boss pouring water on it to 'help it' along not realizing you cannot get water on their leaves. I have a problem. I cannot throw plants away no matter how sickly they are. I took that poor plant home, repotted it in a shot glass (a spare one of course!!) and it is now residing beautifully in its new home. No sign of flowers yet, but when it gets just a bit larger I will begin to feed it with violet food. The lesson from all this? Always have more than one shot glass in the house! HA!
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Yup, it worked
If you email or text to your blog, at the end of your post add a hash (or number sign) followed by the word 'end' and it will eliminate the 'This message was sent via LG Dare if you want to blah, blah, blah…. so here I go…adding my little thingy to end my message…
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Happy Birthday Alexander!
My little fella turns 14 today! Right about this time, 14 years ago, I was seriously regretting the Nathan’s hot dog I had for lunch at the mall.
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