WARNING - Long Post Ahead

Today is Hubby and my 25^th Anniversary. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS!  How did that happen?  We have been married for more than half of my life – WOW.  Shouldn’t I be sipping a drink with an umbrella in it on a tropical beach somewhere right now? Isn’t that what you’re supposed to be doing on your 25^th anniversary?  Instead I’m sitting here in my heavy wool sweater, watching the snow fall outside my window. Just doesn’t seem right.

I know I haven’t posted in several days; sorry about that. I’ve really meant to; as a matter of fact, I’ve actually composed at least one post each day in my head. They just never made it to the blog.  So, what have I been up to? Let’s catch up, shall we?  Bear with me; this is where the title comes in:

I spent last night trying to get some good photos of Samm’s jewelry for her etsy shop. I got some of her necklaces done (although I need to try to get some better ones) and still have to do all her bracelets, watches, and earrings.  Hopefully, she’ll have the shop updated by this weekend.  Right now there are 6 of her necklaces listed; if you check them out, just keep in mind that they are really quite a bit brighter than the pictures would indicate. They are quite lovely; I’m very proud of the work she does!

 Friday was spent at a meeting all day in So. Portland, at SMCC. The morning session was spent listening to exciting speakers tell us all about State regulations concerning gravel pits and what to look for when assessing them. Doesn’t that sound exciting? I know you are all jealous that you didn’t get to be there. The afternoon session was a rehashing of a new tax law.  It was worth it though, because not only did we get lunch served by the Culinary Arts students, but I finished a pair of Toddler mittens for the Knit Unto Others and Month of Mittens knit-alongs.

Reynolds Odyssey Yarn
size 6 dpn's
Basic Mitten Pattern from
The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns

I got home with just enough time to change and get to work at the gym at 5.  I started a hat for my BIL while at the gym, but I have no picture.  It’s not really anything to look at yet.  I left my house at 7am on Friday and didn’t get home for the night until after 9pm. I was a wee bit exhausted! 

Saturday was spent running all over Nashua with a friend of mine. We take this trip every fall, stopping at all the same stores and eating burritos and drinking Margaritas at Shorty’s.  It’s always a fun day, although this year it really wiped me out.  I’m not yet over the stupid cold from hell (working on week 3 here!) and I tire very easily these days. There was minimal knitting on Saturday; I was able to complete a toddler mitten cuff in the car on the way to Nashua, but that’s it.

Up at 4:30 am on Sunday (well I guess after hitting the snooze it was more like 4:45). I have to get up this early to be at the gym to work for 6am.  I finished another pair of mittens while at work though.

Stats same as above except I used some very old Bernat washable wool from the stash.

I also started a pair of fingerless gloves/mittens for my BIL for Christmas.  Yep, I made him socks; I'm making him a hat; AND I'm making him some fingerless gloves.  One of the benefits of doing Holiday Headstart this year is that I have more time to knit now without all the stress. Here's what the glove/mitten looks like as of this morning:

The color is more accurate in the picture of the socks from this post. 
Yes, as a matter of fact, I am making matching socks, hat, and gloves.
I know; I'm a weirdo, but I'm hoping he'll like them.

Sunday evening was spent with Alice; I haven’t done any spinning for a while and it was really nice to get back to it. I’m spinning some gorgeous and wonderfully soft fiber that Manise gave me when she delivered Alice to me.  I’m not sure what the fiber is (Manise?) but I do know that it is sooooft! It’s a real pleasure to spin, too.  It is just the most luscious shades of blue with shades of green thrown in.

Manise, I am really enjoying spinning this.  Thank you so much!

Sometime  last week I loosely spun some yarn for the felted fish I wanted to make for Clover’s room. Well, it turned out much smaller than I expected (BEFORE) felting, so Samm and I decided that I should felt it and make it a catnip toy for the kitties.  Here it is as it sits now; I still haven’t felted it.

Okay, I think we are caught up and I’ve bored you enough for one day. If you’ve stayed with me this far, thank you! I keep telling myself that I’m going to post more often so that I don’t end up doing these long-ass posts, but alas, I just don’t find the time.

Have a great day and be sure to tune in tomorrow for WTF Wednesday.