Katrina

I finished the top I was making with her and just for the record, I didn't cheat on her at all. I may have lusted after Noro but there was no actual cheating. I think that I should be awarded a medal or something. The temptation was definately there.




Details:

I didn't actually make gauge. I was a half a stitch more than I needed when I swatched but that didn't seem to matter, for she is still a tad bit tight. Ray thinks it looks fine. I'm concerned about the curling at the bottom. OH she likes to curl. Did I mention that? I couldn't even block the curling out. I made the size that I would normally make to fit me (Large) but it was a bit too small for my personal comfort. I may make this top again but a bit bigger.

The fabric is thick and lovely and oh so warm next to the skin. I'm glad that I got the amount that I did. I'm thinking that I could use a v-neck t-shirt out of it as well. However this will have to wait as Noro is calling.

Pot of Gold

Today I went to Chelsea Michigan to the Spinners Fest. There was a ton of roving and would make any spinner salivate. I saw some ladies from Thursday Knit Night and they were trying to talk me into spinning. I have to admit, I almost went for it and then remembered the size of my home and we absolutly DO NOT have room for a wheel plus the roving stash I would eventually accumulate. I did find some yarn, some buttons and a book.

Now I know that I'm spending a lot of time with Katrina. And I'm almost done with her, and I know that there is more Katrina that does in fact deserve my attention. But there has been alot of talk about miters lately and I'm not really all that interrested in making a bunch of squares.

Then the stash was calling. "Libby, Libby remember me? The Noro at the bottom of the big crate in closet? I'm perfect for that project you have in mind" Well I came a runnin' and swatched and sure enough I agree with it. The Noro is gonna be EZ's Adult Suprise Jacket. Now I know I don't have enough for the jacket but then another yarn came a callin' and I said that it was OK for it to play along as well!

TGIF

Its over. Its finally over. I keep telling myself that. The week that is. I really didn't think that it would never end and next week is worse. Honestly, but more about that later.

Around July at my daughters 18 month well baby visit the doctor was concerned about her not talking. Sure she talks but not as advanced as other kids her age. I think that she says about 10 words and those are hard to distinguish. Sure I know what she is saying cuz I'm the mom and all but others? Well that is gonna take some getting used to.

The Dr. said that there wasnt anything that we could do about it at that time and to come back in 3 months. We did and he said to go to the Ear Nose and Throat Dr. He ran some tests, said she has "diminished hearing" and recommended for Karolyn to have tubes because of the number of ear infections during the summer. Apparently the winter is worse. Is that even possible? The surgery is scheduled for this Thursday. I'm scared to death.

We also saw the Speach Pathologist. She agreed that K has diminished hearing and said that she is about 3-5 months behind other kids her age. I told her about the upcoming surgery and she thinks that while Karolyn can in fact hear, to her it sounds like her head is under water. I just want her to talk. I keep thinking "Please talk, Please talk, Please talk"

Dinner is always tough cuz she is a picky eater. On the menu tonight was chicken and cooked carrots. She fed the dog all of her carrots and then ate the chicken.

Then she said "Nana" She was asking for a banana, I gave it to her and thanked God.

Wednesday was homework night. We colored and put the stuff she did at day care on the frig! Thursday was Purple Day at day care. We wore puple.

Next Wednesday I have to talk my way out of jury duty so I can take Karolyn for her surgery on Thursday and then we can recover on Friday.


So tonight I'm having a drink!

Morgantown, WV

Morgantown is gorgeous. It is a quaint little college town, home of the West Virginia University. Everything is on a hill. If you have to go anywhere there is a hill involved! It reminds me of my college town of Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho. It too is situated on the top of a hill. I think that the University developer said.... "Joe? Where is the tallest hill/mountain in the state?" "Why Bill, I think that is located in Moscow." "Then that is where the University is gonna be located!" Oddly enough about 10 miles across the border into Washington state is the Washington State University which is as you guessed it, on a hill.

Now Labor Day weekend in Morgantown is fun. There was a big game going on between the WVU vs. Marshall. From what I understand, Marshall is a lesser University and not even in the same league as WVU. Well Marshall really really wanted to play the University so they got the governor to mandate it and now its called the "Friends of Coal" Bowl. It was on ESPN and everything! Jonathan and Andrew were able to get scalped tickes for about $65 a piece. Ray, me, Cathy and their aunt and uncle stayed at the house and heard all of the commotion going on at the stadium (down some hill and up another). Everyone had a great time! While the guys were at the game getting drunk, we were at home getting drunk on some local wine.

This stuff is simply great! We were feasting on the "Niagra" wine. I have an incredible sweet tooth and I'm not a fan of dry wine however this stuff was not dry and just sweet enough. Cathy, Ray's sister, and I enjoyed a bottle with some of Aunt Darron's bread pudding with some wine sauce. It was soooooo good I thought that I died and went to heaven!

Knitting Reviews

On the 7 hour drive to Morgantown I was reading my new book. I have to say that I'm not all that crazy about it. Sure its chatty and has some funny moments but for the most part, I could live without it. I know I know, I'm gonna go to hell for saying that but its the truth. I think that the majority of the projects in the book are not by the authors and the one blanket that I did like which was pictured, did not include a pattern. To their credit, they did tell you where to go and get the pattern, but still. I'm wanting instant gratification here and it just wasn't there for me.

Dear Ann and Kay,

Please refrain from giving us a picture without the pattern, that is just plain cruel and mean and could be considered cruel and unusual punishment. I think that there should be a law against that sort of behavior. I'm tempted to get the governor of West Virginia on that cuz he has more time on his hands now that he got the game between the WVU and Marshall all sorted out.

Thanks
Libby


Questions Answered

Sandra asked if the knit picks needle cord was long enough. I have to say that I believe that it is. I was knitting with them on the drive to WV and had no problem with the needles being short. I was using the 24" cord with the US6 and US7 needle and had no problem at all.