Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow - Oh No

MMM,

Today has been the start of the seasons snow fall. This morning (of course, just at commuting hour) the morning turned nasty -freezing ice pellets and snow and wind. Of course, I felt guilty all day that Hannah had no boots - she had to go in trainers. Mind, you my boots from last year (last 4 years I think!) have holes in them and leak and the zipper is broken in one of them so I had to wear two socks one foot to try and keep the boot on while walking. This does actually seem quite funny now I think of it.

I did get a lift from Tom whom I work with as I usually walk but there was no way of walking today. I had three boxes of fundraising Xmas items for the people at the office and they were so heavy I actually twisted my wrist carrying it.

By the time I got to work I was "wound up to high doh". Dreading the walk home tonight.

Knitting is going slowly - still working on finishing item for the Xmas Around the World Xmas Swap - have to get the stuff off next weekend to Sweden so this weekend will be the big push. Have given up on the Fingerless Mitts KAL - have two different mitts started but yet to complete their matching pair. I think I just stress too much.

I get thru' all the obstacles and over all the hurdles and just have to remember that.

Fingerless Mitts KAL

Well,

Have problems with arthritis - in a lot of pain - had to lay off the knitting a bit. Finished another pair of mitts - in the middle of a cardigan for Hannah but think will have to rest this week.

I hate feeling this way.

Fingerless Mitts for Fall KAL

Hello Everyone,
Have finally managed to borrow a camera! although my photography skills are not that good.Both sets of fingerless mitts were made using yarn I bought at a bazaar for $2.00. The lighter yellow ones would be good for spring - I absolutely love the pattern. The green (although they look blueish) I adapted to be shorter - not so sure if I like them this way. The yarn is some sort of super soft wool (no labels).
Currently working on two other of my own designs. Fun stuff.Carolyn

It's Getting Better...!

Well, how quickly things can change.

Someone (Jim F.) came back from lunch and had bought me a big booster juice with echinea and other wonderful vitamins...then, someone (Bob D.) bought me a very large Kitkat from the Fund Raising Choc Box at main reception and then Mary the receptionist bought me a slice of cheese pizza as a present. What a lucky girl (or else they were all just sick of looking at my long face all morning) - and oh what a happy girl (now!)

Today is not so Great!

It's been a dismal rainy morning and I have had a throbbing headache which has not gone away even after 2 Tylenol and I have not heard from my Xmas Swap Partner, so am down (but not out!) today.

It will pick up (eventually!)

Today is Beautiful

Today is beautiful. The sun is shining. It is warm - 23 degrees. I had a great weekend. I managed to almost complete a pair of fingerless mitts for the KAL and I got my Christmas Around the World Knit Swap Partner. I actually found time to write something. Now how is that for being so lucky, lucky, lucky.

Christmas Around the World Knitters Swap (2)

Just posted the answers to the questionnaire.

Down to the wire - have had no time to get to this before now.

Been so busy at work and now that Hannah is back to school no time in the evenings for anything - the usual, homework, dinner, clean-up, prepare for next day and bed!

Still looking forward to taking part in this swap.

Chow for now

Christmas Around the World Knitters Swap Questionnaire

1. Are you religious? I was raised as Church of Scotland, but now I don’t go to Church, but I do have ”beliefs” and I do pray.
2. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced? Taught by my Dad to knit when I was 6 years old, used to knit a lot but lapsed for many years. I have only taken up the hobby again in last couple of years. Therefore beginning all over again! A Born Again Knitter.
3. Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? Making jewellery, all arts and crafts.
4. Favourite colour(s)? Purples – all shades from lavender to dark hues, I like browns, in fact I like everything except White and Yellow.
5. Do you collect anything? Happy memories.
6. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? Cat fur. I also have an allergy to “harsh wool” next to my skin. My mother used to knit vests when we were kids and I always remember sweating in the vast, hairy, itchy wool and always feeling like you had ’fluff up your nose”.
7. Do you have any pets? Yes, a rabbit named Hoppy –I sneeze a lot when I am around him but can’t bear to part with him – it’s my daughter Hannah’s bunny.
8. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate
9. Cookies or Sweets? In my dream world -Both!!! – I have a VERY sweet tooth. Actually, either is lovely to have.
10. Do you knit socks? No – last time I knit a pair I was in school and it took me the whole year to finish the project.
11. If not socks then what? (tell us about your favourite knits). In days of old I did knit a few sweaters; now I have NO time! I knit scarves, hats, gloves, fingerless gloves (for the moment!) and blankets for Hannah’s dolls and bears!
12. Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do? Yes
13. Favourite holiday treats? Scottish shortbread, chocolates.
14. Favourite holiday smells? Tangerines, cloves, chocolate, food roasting in the oven.
15. Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate. Well, we still leave out cookies and milk for SANTA and carrots for Rudolph – don’t know how much longer this will last as Hannah, my daughter is 11 ½ now!!! If we are not going to anyone’s for Xmas things proceed at a very leisurely pace throughout the day with lots, and lots of eating!!
16. What are your favourite holiday traditions? To eat chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. We like to watch the “Wizard of Oz” and I love “The Snowman” where there’s just the story with music and no words and I always cry! Usually play whatever new board games we have on Xmas day.
17. Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about……”spending time at home, relaxing and being thankful for what I have”
18. If you were a Christmas ornament you would be……? A special one? – one that people take out year after year.
19. What was your favourite gift you’ve ever received? Or given? Mm, difficult one – usually whatever hand-made item my daughter made at school. She also bought me some lavender body spray which she knows I love.
20. When do you start your Christmas? July – I try to start buyng in little “bits and pieces”. When I lived in Australia we actually had a Xmas in July event which was absolutely fantastic with music and real Xmas food and presents – the best one ever!
21. Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them? Yes, try to make for “special people” and buy the rest.
22. What is your favourite Christmas dish? Well, I like everything – roast potatoes, carrots, sprouts, gravy, roast beef, etc. etc. etc.!! Chocolate anything!
23. Carolers are at your door. What do you do? Be nice to them, Singalong.
24. When do you open presents? Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? If we cannot resist, maybe just open one on Xmas Eve and the rest on Xmas morning. I have been known to carefully unwrap a present from under the tree before Xmas, have a peek and then re-wrap it for Xmas day..tut!..tut!.
25. Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? Usually just Hannah and I if friends are otherwise busy (no family here), oh and Hoppy the rabbit.

That Friday Feeling

Thank goodness, Friday is upon us. Busy at work - trying to get things done as on holidays for next 2 weeks - (well, will be taking Hannah in to work with me at points as I have things to do!). Hopefully, time for more knitting, but entertaining Hannah and her friends will be priority.



Just saw Mandy's Candy Bag contest - mmm interesting, will try, but not sure if time or not to make. SSSOOO many things, SOO little time.

Later

Christmas Around The World Knitters Swap

Well yipee,

Really excited to have signed up for the swap. Looking forward to having "a new pal" and being able to share some Xmas goodies with them. Hannah and I (Hannah is 11 1/2) are both Scottish - have been living in Toronto for 5 years now. I have also lived in Australia, Africa, the Middle East - so I hope my new pal is from some far corner of the earth and I can visit her via the WWW! Xmas will be extra fun this year with someone else to share it with (usually it is just Hannah and I) and I can't wait (Hannah is also intrigued by the concept of it)! I used to knit a lot when I was younger and have only started again in the last year or so. I am teaching Hannah to knit as I want to pass the skill onto the next generation. Knitting is in my blood - my late Mum was an avid knitter (from the Orkney Islands and her ancestors are from the Faroe Islands, Fair Isle). It is also my form of therapy!

More later - back to the reality of the "modern world".Carolyn