When you are driving down a road and see that a cop has pulled someone over, and you know that you'll be returning on that same road in just a few minutes, be sure that on your return trip you are going the speed limit! Sheesh, I really am getting old. I went for my lunch time trip to get an iced coffee, saw a car pulled over and said to myself, "Self, make sure you are not speeding on the way back." I continued on, got my iced coffee, and promptly forgot all about the cop. Another tip: it really is helpful to admit why you were stopped when said cop asks, "Do you know why I stopped you today?" and act like you are sorry (even though the only thing you're sorry about is that you are old and forgetful). Thankfully, I only got a warning.
On a happier note, let me show you the decadent purchase I made last night while at Chicks with Sticks:
Tilli Thomas 
This is, without a doubt, the softest yarn I have ever had the pleasure of fondling and now it's mine, mine, MINE!
Oh, you want to know what I'm going to make with it, do you? I've been thinking about this pattern for a while and bought it yesterday:
It's the Simple Knitted Bodice by Stefanie Japel. Isn't it lovely? Of course I won't make the V-neck quite so low (sorry, Roger) :-) I can't wait to cast on for this, but I have forbidden myself from casting this on until after I finish the May Holiday Headstart project and my MayDay socks for the Sockamania and SAM3 KAL's and the blankie portion of the monkey doll/blanket.
I've done a little on the blankie; and I do mean A LITTLE!
Notice the arm reaching in there; Peaches is trying to claim this as hers. 
"It's mine, I tell ya; all mine!"
She also tried to nab the silk.
"What, you can fondle it, but I can't?"
I'm telling you, ever since she started knitting, I really have to fight for my own yarn!
Finally, I decided if she really wanted to help, I'd put her to good use modeling the Spare Square I made for Colleen's blanket project. 
"Can I model the silk top when you finish it?"
Dream on!
Those cats - so demanding, aren't they?! Oh, that's going to be a luscious top...
Posted by: Chris | May 23, 2007 at 01:35 PM
Very lovely top that will be! And -- still wishing you luck with the quitting!
Posted by: AuntieAnn | May 23, 2007 at 01:48 PM
I'm glad you only got a warning. And you can't be held responsible for forgetting something when you're on your way for an iced coffee.
Posted by: Carole | May 23, 2007 at 02:00 PM
You're very lucky to have a helper like Peaches. I could get tons of knitting done if I could just get my dog to help me. I guess he's a pretty good dog, if you need someone to bark or eat weenies, then he's right there on the job.
That's a beautiful sweater, I can't wait to see it.
Posted by: Amy | May 23, 2007 at 02:12 PM
Holy crap! That is gorgeous yummy silk!
Aww, what a nice police officer, just gave you a warning...seriously!
(Amy, you are so funny)
Posted by: marianne | May 23, 2007 at 02:24 PM
Lucky you!
Maybe if you bought a skein for the kitty, she would leave yours alone. ;^)
Posted by: Cookie | May 23, 2007 at 02:33 PM
Yeah for only getting a warning! Maybe he realized you were just a little forgetful. The silk is beautiful and I love the top you're going to make.
Posted by: Brenda | May 23, 2007 at 02:57 PM
Oh my, that is beautiful yarn, and that top will look so pretty on you! What a nice helper, so if you buy yarn for her does it count against you?
Posted by: Bea | May 23, 2007 at 03:02 PM
Nothing like having soft silk and a beautiful pattern waiting for you to give you a PUSH finishing the works in progress!!!
Posted by: Pat | May 23, 2007 at 03:02 PM
Lovely sweater! Must resist! Damn.
Posted by: Jeanne | May 23, 2007 at 04:50 PM
The yarn and pattern you got are beautiful. I love the detail on it.
Posted by: Amanda | May 23, 2007 at 05:23 PM
oooher....glad it was just a warning. You know sometimes i don'tremember stopping at lights and am amazed that I get home without thinking about my driving, I go off dreaming and just arrive back somehow! Good advice anyway, thanks. And that silk it looks delicious. I have looked at that pettern many a time, good choice!
Posted by: Marianne | May 23, 2007 at 05:38 PM
I have noticed more of the boys in blue on the roads of late. Must be time for summer... Glad you got by with just the warning!
Lovely, lovely yarn. Kitty has good taste!
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | May 23, 2007 at 06:46 PM
I get so flustered if/when I get pulled over I just start babbling like crazy. its pathetic.
Peaches has great taste in yarn! Such a good girl helping Mommy!
Posted by: colleen | May 23, 2007 at 08:40 PM
Phew, that was close! Gorgeous looking yarn for your SKB! Great kitty help there too! :)
Posted by: Zonda | May 23, 2007 at 11:52 PM
Glad you only got a warning! My hubby loves to worry about my speed. LOL
Peaches looks like a smart kitty, choosing the best yarn for herself.
Posted by: Arleta | May 24, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Beautiful fiber and beautiful pattern! I think you should go low, Noolie, and be the "hot granny." ;) Congrats on getting out of a ticket; that just made your day, huh? Miss Peaches is too cute coveting your stash. Have a wonderful weekend. XOXO
Posted by: Dana | May 24, 2007 at 09:11 AM
Quick question for you....Did you knit your monkey head or are you using a sock? I googled several different terms, but I can't find an actual knitting pattern (not involving socks) for monkeys. Any advice would be sooooo appreciated. (I'd really like to try one your monkey blankies).
Posted by: Dana | May 24, 2007 at 09:28 AM
I LOVE that yarn!!!! Gimme, gimme, gimme!!!! You will look fantastic in that bodice. I love those designs!
Posted by: Gina House | May 24, 2007 at 09:39 AM
oh yeah.. now I'm jonesin' for an iced coffee..!
And I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one that has those "self" conversations ::laughing::
And good speeding advice too :)
Posted by: Mia | May 24, 2007 at 11:15 AM
Yeah for nice cops and warnings. If you'd received a ticket, that iced coffee may not have tasted as good.
Oohh silk! That color is beautiful!
Posted by: ~Kristie | May 24, 2007 at 12:05 PM
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I just wanted it to be said,
that I'm working hard on socks for you!
P.S. please try to stay away from the men in blue! :)
Posted by: sock pal | May 24, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Oh, speeding past the cop sounds just like something I would do! That was a great indulgence at the LYS, and a lovely pattern, too! :0)
Posted by: Charity | May 24, 2007 at 06:39 PM
So happy to hear that you got off with a warning. I got that pattern for the Simple Knitted Bodice and put it in a binder to knit some day. My daughter was helping me organize the binders last weekend, saw that pattern, and fel in love. Mybe some day will arrive sooner than I thought.
Posted by: Hillary | May 24, 2007 at 10:15 PM